JP2011110539A - Portable electrolytic water spray device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable electrolytic water spray device which has a function of optionally spraying electrolytic water by manually pushing a spray mechanism part while holding in one hand as a portable device carried around in a handbag or the like and in which a converter for converting kinetic energy to electrical energy is built-in to allow a structure that an independent charger is not required. <P>SOLUTION: A spray mechanism part 4 for spraying the electrolytic water is arranged above a body part provided with a water tank part 2 having an electrolytic water producing electrolytic part 5 arranged inside, an electrolysis part provided with an electrolytic water producing electrode for producing the electrolytic water by electrolyzing water flowing in from the cylindrical tank part is arranged in the cylindrical water tank, and the power source part 3 includes a power generator 30 for converting kinetic energy such as vibration or rocking to electrical energy, a power converting device 31 for converting the AC voltage generated at the power generator to DC voltage, a secondary battery chargeable based on the voltage from the power generator, and a voltage boosting circuit 25A for boosting the voltage of the battery for supplying to the 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.

  Patent Document 3 discloses an electromagnetic induction generator and an electronic device that charge an AC voltage generated in a coil by vibration or swing of a permanent magnet through a rectifier.

  Further, in Patent Document 4, an electromagnetic induction power generation device that generates an AC voltage in a coil by vibration or swing of a permanent magnet and a movable electrode portion including an electret film vibrate in a housing, thereby causing electrostatic induction. An electrostatic induction power generation device that varies the amount of charge induced in a current collecting electrode is disclosed.

JP 2004-130263 A JP 2009-154030 A JP 2002-374661 A JP 2009-081966 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. Paying attention to such points, the present invention adopts a form suitable for portable use that is carried in a handbag or the like, and has a cylindrical shape. Therefore, a portable electrolyzed water sprayer suitable for easily sterilizing an arbitrary part is provided.

  In this case, it is possible to use the portable electrolyzed water sprayer for a long period of time by using a rechargeable battery as a power source necessary for generating electrolyzed water. For this purpose, a dedicated charger is required, and it is troublesome to bring this charger on a long trip.

  The present invention is a portable electrolyzed water sprayer that incorporates a conversion device that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy in order to eliminate the need for such a charger. This converts kinetic energy, such as vibration or rocking, that occurs when carrying around in a handbag or carrying it or shaking it in your hand to electrical energy, and uses this electrical energy to charge the battery. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable electrolyzed water sprayer capable of obtaining predetermined electrolyzed water by effectively driving the electrolyzing unit by effectively utilizing the voltage of the battery.

  In the present invention, when sterilization is to be performed, the timer circuit is operated by the operation of the manual switch, and by allowing the electrolytic water to be sprayed during a predetermined time based on the operation of the timer circuit, The battery power consumption can be suppressed.

  The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to the first aspect of the present invention sprays the electrolyzed water on an upper portion of a cylindrical main body portion having a cylindrical water tank portion having an outer cylindrical shape and an electrolyzed water generating electrolysis portion disposed therein. An electrolysis unit having an electrolysis water generating electrode for disposing an atomizing mechanism and electrolyzing water flowing from the cylindrical water tank unit to generate electrolyzed water is disposed in the cylindrical water tank unit, and the power source The unit is based on a power generation device that converts kinetic energy such as vibration or swinging into electrical energy, a power conversion device that converts an alternating voltage generated by the power generation device into a direct current voltage, and a voltage from the power conversion device. It has a rechargeable secondary battery and a booster circuit that boosts the voltage of the battery to be supplied to the electrode.

  A portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a second 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 supply 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 power generation device that converts kinetic energy such as vibration and swinging into electrical energy; a power conversion device that converts AC voltage generated by the power generation device into DC voltage; and the power conversion device. A rechargeable secondary battery based on the voltage of Characterized in that and a booster circuit for boosting the voltage of the battery to be supplied to.

  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.

  A 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 a timer circuit as a timer control means operates by operating the manual switch, and a booster circuit as the boosting means operates by the operation of the timer circuit, A feature is that a predetermined electric power boosted is supplied to the electrode.

  A portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to fourth 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, the electrolysis unit is arranged in the water tank unit, and the convection of the electrolyzed water made by the electrolysis unit to the water tank unit can be suppressed by the division between the electrolysis unit and the water tank unit that stores water to be supplied to the electrolysis unit. Therefore, it is possible to provide a small portable electrolyzed water sprayer that can spray the electrolyzed water having a predetermined concentration generated each time and obtain the expected sterilization effect.

  In the present invention, it is possible to make the portable electrolyzed water sprayer usable for a long period of time by using a rechargeable battery that can be charged with a power source necessary for generating electrolyzed water. This battery is convenient because it does not require a dedicated charger for charging the battery, and it is not necessary to bring the charger for long-term travel.

  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. In addition, by supplying electricity to the electrode only for a predetermined time from when the manual switch is turned on, electrolyzed water is generated only when sterilization is necessary, so that the power consumption of the battery can be suppressed and a stable electrolyzed water generating operation can be obtained. Can do.

  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 the internal structure of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer which concerns on this invention in a cross section. It is an enlarged view of the outflow part of the electrolyzed water of the state which pushed the push part of FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of an air communication path passing through the communication path member of FIG. 3. 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 a related figure of the electric power generating apparatus of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer concerning this invention, a power converter device, and a secondary battery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the spraying state 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 cylindrical shape in appearance, and sprays the electrolyzed water on an upper portion of a cylindrical main body provided with a cylindrical water tank portion in which an electrolyzed portion for generating electrolyzed water is disposed. An electrolysis unit having an electrolysis water generating electrode that arranges a mechanism unit and electrolyzes water flowing from the cylindrical water tank unit to generate electrolyzed water is disposed in the cylindrical water tank unit, and the power source unit Is a power generation device that converts kinetic energy such as vibration and oscillation into electrical energy, a power conversion device that converts AC voltage generated by the power generation device into DC voltage, and charging based on the voltage from the power conversion device It has a possible secondary battery and a booster circuit that boosts the voltage of the battery to be supplied to the electrode. Examples thereof will be described below.

  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 figure shows a portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 in which a cylindrical body portion 1A is formed by a water tank portion 2 and a power supply portion 3 having substantially the same diameter, and a push type spray mechanism portion 4 is disposed thereon. ing.

  At the center of the water tank 2 is a cylindrical electrolysis unit 5 in which water from the water tank 2 flows in from the lower inlet 5E and flows out from the upper surface opening 5A to the spray mechanism 4 in the axial direction of the water tank 2 The periphery of the cylindrical electrolysis part 5 is a water reservoir part of the water tank part 2, and water in the water tank part 2 flows into the electrolysis part 5 from the lower inlet 5E. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the electrolysis unit 5 includes an electrode 6 for generating electrolyzed water for generating ozone and generating electrolyzed water so as to be immersed in the water therein, and generates ozone. By doing so, ozone water as electrolyzed water for sterilization is generated. 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. 6, the three plate-like electrodes are arranged in the vertical direction through the spacer 5B made of an insulating material so that the plus electrodes 6A and the minus electrodes 6B 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. The water present in the electrolysis chamber 5S is electrolyzed to generate ozone, and electrolysis as ozone water is performed. Water can be produced 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 tube in which water does not flow substantially other than between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B. What is necessary is just to be a shape structure.

  As described later, by applying a predetermined voltage (5.5 V to 5.6 V in the embodiment) to the electrode 6, water existing in the electrolysis chamber 5S between the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B is electrolyzed. Thus, ozone can be generated, and electrolyzed water as ozone water can be effectively generated.

  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.

  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.

  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 accommodates a power supply battery 24, a control circuit unit 25, an LED 26, a power generation device 30, a power conversion device 31, and the like in a synthetic resin casing 23. As shown in FIG. 1, the control circuit unit 25 operates from the power supply battery 24 to the control circuit unit 25 by operating the power supply battery 24 by the switch 27 operated from the outer surface of the power supply unit 3 by the operation unit 27P. Electric power is supplied and electrically connected so that electric power is supplied from the control circuit unit 25 to the electrode 6, and electric power is supplied to the plus electrode 6 </ b> A and the minus electrode 6 </ b> B constituting the electrode 6. The power supply unit 3 has a waterproof structure in which 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 power battery 24 is a rechargeable AA or AAA rechargeable 1.2-1.5 volt secondary battery, and is housed in a battery housing part in the housing 23 with a waterproof structure. The power generation device 30 is a conversion device that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. As shown in FIG. 7, the vibration of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 generated in the axial direction of the housing 30A (vertical direction in FIG. 7) By swinging, the permanent magnet 30D supported so as to be swingable by the spring 30B in the housing 30A swings in the axial direction of the housing 30A (vertical direction in FIG. 7). A coil 30C is wound around the casing 30A so as to surround the permanent magnet 30D, and an alternating voltage is generated in the coil 30C by the swinging of the permanent magnet 30D. The AC voltage is converted to a DC voltage by a power converter 31 (for example, a rectifier) that converts the AC voltage into a DC voltage, and the power source battery 24 is charged to 1.2 V to 1.5 V based on the DC voltage. .

  In the above description, an AC voltage is generated in the coil 30C due to the swing of the permanent magnet 30D. However, when the generated voltage is a DC voltage, the power conversion battery 31 is not generated by the power converter 31 and the power supply battery 24 is A door can be charged. Note that the power generation device 30 may employ an electrostatic induction power generation device that varies the amount of charge induced in the current collecting electrode by electrostatic induction as in Patent Document 4.

  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 1.2 volt to 1.5 volt secondary battery is used, and the voltage of the power source battery 24 is boosted by a booster circuit 25A to a predetermined voltage (in the embodiment, 5.5 volts to 5.6 volts) is applied. The control circuit unit 25 uses the power source battery 24 as a power source and applies the voltage of the power source battery 24 to a predetermined voltage in order to apply a voltage necessary for the generation of ozone water for sterilization in the electrolysis chamber 5S to the electrode 6. (In the embodiment, a booster circuit 25A for boosting the voltage up to 5.5 volts to 5.6 volts) is provided, and the power of the battery 24 is supplied to the electrode 6 after the switch 27 is turned on as will be described later. A timer circuit 25B for limiting time is provided.

  In the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, as a method of supplying the power of the battery 24 for power supply to the electrode 6, the switch 27 is turned on when the user uses the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 without providing a timer circuit. Although it is possible to turn off the switch 27 when the use is finished, 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 has run out. It tends to be in a state. In the present invention, in order to prevent such a situation, the switch 27 is configured to be turned on for an instant only when the operation unit 27P is pressed. For example, the switch 27 is turned on when the operation unit 27P is pressed and automatically turned off immediately. A reset-type pressing switch or a circuit configuration including a transistor that is turned on when the operation unit 27P is pressed and instantaneously turns off is employed. When the switch 27 is turned on, the timer circuit 25B is activated for a predetermined time (10 in the embodiment). The voltage obtained by boosting the electric power of the battery 24 by the booster circuit 25 </ b> A is supplied to the electrode 6 for 2 seconds. This operation will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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 AA 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.

  The water tank portion 2 has an upper surface opening 2A formed in the upper portion, which becomes the water supply opening 2A. A push type spray mechanism 4 is detachably coupled to the upper part of the water tank 2 so as to open and close the water supply opening 2A. Specifically, when the spray mechanism portion 4 is attached to the water supply opening 2A side of the water tank portion 2, the water supply opening 2A is closed. Further, when the spray mechanism unit 4 is removed from the water tank unit 2, the water supply opening 2A is opened, and water can be supplied from the water supply opening 2A to the water tank unit 2.

  As shown in FIG. 3, at the periphery of the water supply opening 2A of the water tank portion 2, that is, at the periphery of the upper surface opening 2A, the electrolyzed water of the electrolysis portion 5 presses the water in the water tank portion 2 and the nozzle 4A at the tip. The spray mechanism part 4 for spraying from the water tank part 2 is detachably coupled to the water tank part 2 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 2 is integrally provided in the spray body 4B. The communication 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 lead-out path 7 penetrating vertically is formed so as to communicate with the nozzle 4 </ b> A. The push part 4P forms a small-diameter electrolyzed water outlet path 7A that leads to the nozzle 4A, and the electrolyzed water outlet path 7A forms an extension part 4P1 that extends downward. This extending portion 4P1 enters from the upper side of the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B into the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B formed in the communicating path member 13, and is combined with the communicating 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 to form the electrolyzed water lead-out path 7, and the electrolyzed water lead-out path 7 communicates from the electrolysis unit 5 to the nozzle 4A.

  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. Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, by the pressing of the push part 4P, the extension part 4P1 pushes the ball 41 downward against the coil spring 40 to open the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B, and the electrolysis part as shown by the 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 upper surface of the base portion of 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 passage 15 penetrating the base portion of the communication passage member 13 and the water supply opening 2 </ b> A of the water tank portion 2. is doing. 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. The air communication passage 15 penetrating through the base portion of the communication passage member 13 may be provided at one location, but may be formed at three locations at a pitch of approximately 120 degrees as shown in FIG. In order to form the pump chamber 16, for example, the spray body 4 </ b> B has a configuration in which the top surface is formed of a separate top member 4 </ b> B <b> 1 that is integrated by bonding or the like.

  In the present invention, the tubular electrolysis unit 5 is disposed and supported at the center of the tubular water tank unit 2 so as to be in the axial direction of the tubular water tank unit 2. The spray mechanism unit 4 is configured to be attached to and detached from the cylindrical water tank unit 2 and the cylindrical electrolytic unit 5 so as to open and close the water supply opening 2A. In this regard, a specific configuration will be described below.

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. Arranged and supported.
The lower part of the cylindrical electrolysis part 5 is supported by a lower support part 17A provided at the bottom of the water tank part 2, and the upper part is supported in the water tank part 2 by an upper support member 17B made of synthetic resin described later.

  First, the structure supported by the upper support part 17B will be described. The cylindrical electrolysis unit 5 is disposed at the center of the water tank unit 2 so as to be in the axial direction of the water tank unit 2, and the cylindrical electrolysis unit 5 includes the positive electrode 6A and the negative electrode 6B as described above. It is arranged in the axial direction of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1, that is, in the center of the water tank unit 2 so as to be in the axial direction of the water tank unit 2, and the cylindrical electrolyzing unit 5 has a lower part at the bottom of the water tank unit 2. Is supported by the lower support portion 17A, and the upper portion is supported by the upper support portion 17B made of synthetic resin at the upper portion of the water tank portion 2.

  The water tank 2 can be made of a transparent member so that the amount of water inside can be seen. Moreover, the electrolysis part 5 can also be seen through by comprising the cylindrical water tank part 2 and the cylindrical decorative cylinder 50 with a transparent member.

  The lower part of the cylindrical electrolysis part 5 is supported in a lower support part 17A formed integrally with the upper surface of the housing 23 of the power supply part 3 in a rectangular ring shape. In the illustrated example, the lower support portion 17A is integrally formed with the housing 23, but a lower support portion 17A formed separately from the housing 23 may be attached to the upper surface of the housing 23. The inflow port 5E is formed so as to penetrate the lower support portion 17A, and the water communication in the water tank unit 2 and the electrolysis unit 5 is only the inflow port 5E.

  Regarding the assembly, with the upper support portion 17B attached to the cylindrical electrolysis portion 5 in advance, the inner surface of the water tank portion 2 and the disk-like support portion 17C of the upper support portion 17B are in pressure contact with each other. The upper part is supported. A plurality of through-holes 17P are formed in the support portion 17C, and the through-holes 17P are for passage of water injected from the water supply opening 2A into the water tank portion 2. The power supply unit 3 is fixedly coupled to the water tank unit 2 via the annular packing 21 at a screw coupling unit 22 so as not to be removed by the user. In addition, since the spray mechanism part 4 and the upper part of the cylindrical electrolysis part 5 are detachably connected by the upper support part 17B, the upper support part 17B can also be called a connection part.

  As described above, in the state where the tubular electrolysis unit 5 is supported in the water tank unit 2 by the lower support unit 17A and the upper support unit 17B, the spray mechanism unit 4 is removed from the water tank unit 2 and the water tank unit Water is supplied from the water supply opening 2 </ b> A to the water tank unit 2. At this time, the water flows down through the through hole 17P of the support portion 17C, accumulates in the inner region of the water tank portion 2, and also accumulates in the cylindrical electrolysis portion 5 from the lower inflow port 5E. The amount of accumulated water can be visually observed from the transparent water tank 2. In this state, the spray mechanism unit 4 is attached to the water supply opening 2 </ b> A side of the water tank unit 2 by the screw coupling unit 11. With this attachment, the lower end portion of the communication passage member 13 is fitted in a watertight state to the upper support portion 17B attached to the upper portion of the tubular electrolysis portion 5, and the spray main body portion 4B and the water tank portion 2 are annular. A watertight state is achieved by the packing 10.

  In the state of FIG. 3 in which the spray mechanism unit 4 is attached to the water tank unit 2 in a watertight state in this way, the timer circuit 25B operates by boosting the power of the battery 24 by turning on the switch 27 as will be described later. The voltage boosted by the circuit 25A is supplied to the electrode 6 for a predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment). The LED 26 emits light for this predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment).

  Within this predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment), the extension portion 4P1 opposes the coil spring 40 by pressing the push portion 4P urged upward from the main body portion 4B by the coil spring 8. The ball 41 is pushed downward to open the electrolyzed water outlet path 7B, and the air in the pump chamber 16 passes from the position where the air pressing part 4P2 of the push part 4P passes through the air introduction hole 9 to the inside of the water tank part 2 through the communication path 15. Pressurized air acts on the upper surface space AS of the water surface HL, and the water in the water tank unit 2 is pushed into the electrolyzing unit 5 from the inlet 5E by this pressurized air. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower end opening 7A1 of the electrolyzed water outlet 7A is opened by the enlarged diameter portion of the electrolyzed water outlet 7B, so that the electrolyzed water outlets 7A and 7B communicate with each other. The electrolyzed water 5 is ejected from the nozzle 4A through the electrolyzed water outlet passage 7. Since this action is performed for each push of the push part 4P, by pushing the push part 4P a plurality of times during the predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment), the electrolyzed water can be sprayed each time. . The LED 26 is turned off (non-light-emitting) after the predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment) has elapsed, but when the operation unit 27P is pressed again to turn on the switch 27, the predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment) is reduced. In order to start, electrolysis water can be sprayed each time by pushing the push part 4P several times within this time.

  When water is supplied to the water tank unit 2, the water tank unit 2 and the spray body unit are rotated by rotating the spray main body unit 4B in a direction in which the screw coupling unit 11 is disconnected from the water tank unit 2. The connection with 4B is released, and the lower end portion of the communication path member 13 is released from the upper support portion 17B attached to the upper portion of the tubular electrolysis portion 5. For this reason, the water supply opening 2A on the upper surface of the water tank portion 2 is opened, and water can be supplied from the water supply opening 2A to the water tank portion 2 in the same manner as described above.

  When the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is not used in a handbag or the like, in order to prevent the electrolysis water from being accidentally ejected from the spray mechanism part 4 by the push part 4P being pushed in some state, the spray mechanism part 4 is You may attach a nozzle cover (it is also called a cap) so that it may cover.

  In FIG. 9, a timer circuit 25B includes a time constant element of a capacitor C and a resistor R, a transistor TR1 connected to the capacitor C, and a switching transistor TR2. The capacitor C is instantaneously charged by 1.5 V, the transistor TR1 is turned on (conducted), and thereby the switching transistor TR2 is turned on (conducted). 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 immediately after being turned on, when the switch 27 is turned off, the voltage of the capacitor C starts to discharge through the resistor R, and accordingly, the input level of the transistor TR1 gradually decreases. After elapse of a predetermined time (10 seconds in the embodiment) from the time 27 is turned on, the transistor TR1 is turned off (non-conducting). 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 turned off and then turned on again.

  As described above, the time until the transistor TR1 is turned on (conductive) and turned off (non-conductive) (referred to as timer operation) 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.

  As shown in FIG. 9, 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 boosting 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 (10 seconds in the embodiment), the power supply to the booster circuit 25A is cut off, and the power consumption can be suppressed.

  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 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.

  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. As one embodiment, 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 with a diameter of 22 mm. 78 mm, the length of the tank part 2 is 53 mm, and the total length of the portable electrolyzed water sprayer 1 is 163 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the electrode 6 in this case has three plate-like electrodes opposed to each other so that the plus electrode 6A and the minus electrode 6B are alternately arranged, and the middle plate-like electrode is the plus electrode 6A. The plate-like electrodes on both sides are defined as negative electrodes 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 an AA or AAA battery 24 of 1.2 volts to 1.5 volts by 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 with a single full charge.

  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 has been used for a long time, scales such as calcium adhere to the surface of the electrode 6 and the electrolysis action is hindered. By immersing the electrode 6 by putting in, the scale such as calcium adhered to the surface of the electrode 6 can be removed.

  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 1A ... Cylindrical body part 2 ... Cylindrical water tank part 2A ... Opening of upper surface of cylindrical water tank part 3 ... Power supply unit 4... Push type spray mechanism unit 4A... Nozzle 4P... Push unit 5 .. cylindrical electrolysis unit 5A. ... Inlet 5P ... Cylindrical body 5S ... Electrolytic chamber 6 ... Electrode 6A ... Positive electrode or negative electrode 6B ... Positive electrode or negative electrode 7 ... ... Electrolyzed water outlet 7A ... Electrolyzed water outlet 7B ... Electrolyzed water outlet 8 ... Coil spring 9 ... Air introduction hole 10 ... Ring packing 11.・ ・ ・ Screw coupling part 12 ・ ・ ・ Annular packing 13 ・ ・ ・ Communication passage member 16 ・ ・ ・ Pump chamber 15 Communicating path of the air (water supply opening)
17A ... Lower support part 17B ... Upper support part 21 ... Ring packing 24 ... Battery 25 ... Control circuit part 25A ... Booster circuit 25B ... Timer circuit 26 ... ..LED
27 ... Switch 30 ... Power generation device 31 ... Power converter 52 ... Selection membrane

Claims (5)

  A spray mechanism for spraying the electrolyzed water is disposed on an upper portion of a cylindrical main body having a cylindrical water tank portion in which an electrolyzed portion for generating electrolyzed water is disposed. An electrolysis unit having an electrolyzed water generation electrode for electrolyzing water flowing in from the tank unit to generate electrolyzed water is disposed in the cylindrical water tank unit, and the power source unit has kinetic energy such as vibration and oscillation. A power generation device that converts electric power into electrical energy, a power conversion device that converts an AC voltage generated by the power generation device into a DC voltage, a secondary battery that can be charged based on the voltage from the power conversion device, and the electrode A portable electrolyzed water sprayer comprising a booster circuit for boosting the voltage of the battery to be supplied.   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 for spraying the electrolyzed water of the electrolysis unit from the nozzle at the tip while pressing the water of the electrolyzer is detachably coupled to the opening of the cylindrical water tank unit in a watertight state, and the power supply unit A power generation device that converts kinetic energy such as electrical energy, a power conversion device that converts an AC voltage generated by the power generation device into a DC voltage, and a secondary battery that can be charged based on the voltage from the power conversion device, The voltage of the battery to supply to the electrode Portable electrolytic water sprayer, characterized in that it and a booster circuit for boosting.   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.   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   5. The portable electrolyzed water sprayer according to claim 1, wherein the electrolyzed water generated in the electrolyzing unit is ozone water having a sterilizing effect.

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