JP2019155317A - Electrolytic water generating device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an electrolytic water generating device capable of discharging electrolytic water and an electrolytic solution without taking out an electrolysis cell to the outside of the generated water container.SOLUTION: An electrolyzed water generating device AP has an electrolysis cell 5, a generated water container 1, a guide 2, and a power feeding unit 6. The electrolysis cell 5 includes an electrolysis container 51, a diaphragm 53, an anode 54, and a cathode 55. The guide 2 is fixed to the electrolysis container 51 and has a first injection/discharge port 24a that communicates with an electrolytic solution chamber CC of the electrolytic container 51 and allows the electrolytic solution to pass therethrough, and a second injection/discharge port 21 that is physically independent of the first injection/discharge port 24a and allows water to pass therethrough, the guide attached to an open upper end 11 of the generated water container 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an electrolyzed water generating apparatus.

  With increasing needs for hygiene management and health, the use of sanitized water is increasing at home. Hypochlorous acid water is superior in that it inactivates bacteria compared to sodium hypochlorite which is a general disinfectant. Even if low concentration hypochlorous acid water is used, the effect of inactivating bacteria can be obtained. Since hypochlorous acid water can be used safely, hypochlorous acid water is suitable for home use.

  By the way, most of the liquid hypochlorous acid water in circulation is concentrated at a high concentration in order to reduce the distribution cost, and there are many types that are diluted by the user at home. In this case, there is a safety risk that a large amount of chlorine gas is generated due to mishandling at home. Moreover, since hypochlorous acid water diffuses in the air as chlorine gas, it is desirable to store it in a sealed state and in the dark. However, when diluting hypochlorous acid water for a long period at home, etc., it is difficult to store hypochlorous acid water, and the effective chlorine concentration when using hypochlorous acid water is lower than expected. There is a fear that you can not get. Therefore, when using hypochlorous acid water at home etc., the electrolyzed water generating apparatus which can produce | generate hypochlorous acid water of a desired density | concentration on the spot easily is calculated | required.

  In general, as an electrolyzed water generating apparatus for generating hypochlorous acid water by electrolysis, electrolytic water is generated by flowing an electrolyte and water into a two-membrane three-chamber electrolytic cell or a two-membrane three-chamber electrolytic cell. A flowing water type electrolyzed water generating apparatus has been proposed. In addition, as an electrolyzed water generating device having a relatively simple structure without piping for water supply and drainage, an electrode unit having an anode and a cathode and having an isolated electrolyte is introduced into an existing water tank, and the water in the water tank is electrolyzed. A hydrostatic (or batch-type) electrolyzed water generating apparatus has been proposed. With such a configuration, water generated by electrolysis can be taken out while the electrolytic solution is isolated in the electrolytic solution chamber. Furthermore, since the piping of the electrolyzed water generating device for electrolyzing water in a still water state is simplified, it is possible to easily generate hypochlorous acid water at home and the like.

JP 2007-131892 A

  The present embodiment provides an electrolyzed water generating device that can discharge electrolyzed water and an electrolytic solution without taking out the electrolysis cell outside the generated water container.

The electrolyzed water generating device according to one embodiment
An electrolysis cell having an electrolysis vessel, a diaphragm partitioning the interior of the electrolysis vessel into an electrolyte solution chamber containing an electrolyte solution, an anode and a cathode facing each other across the membrane; A generated water container to be accommodated, a first injection / discharge port that is fixed to the electrolytic vessel and communicates with the electrolytic solution chamber of the electrolytic vessel and allows the electrolytic solution to pass therethrough, and the first injection / discharge port are physically independent. A second inlet / outlet through which the water passes, and a guide attached to the open upper end of the generated water container, and physically coupled to the anode and the cathode and energized to the anode and the cathode And a power feeding unit.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the electrolyzed water generating apparatus. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the electrolytic cell shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electrolytic cell as seen from different directions. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the electrolyzed water generating device, and is a view for explaining a method for generating electrolyzed water. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of the electrolyzed water generating device, and shows a state where a cover is removed. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a part of the electrolyzed water generating device, and shows a state where the cover is attached.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the disclosure is merely an example, and those skilled in the art can easily conceive of appropriate modifications while maintaining the gist of the invention are naturally included in the scope of the present invention. In addition, the drawings may be schematically represented with respect to the width, thickness, shape, and the like of each part in comparison with actual aspects for the sake of clarity of explanation, but are merely examples, and the interpretation of the present invention is not limited. It is not limited. In addition, in the present specification and each drawing, elements similar to those described above with reference to the previous drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description may be omitted as appropriate.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP according to an embodiment. In the present embodiment, the electrolyzed water generating device AP is configured as a hydrostatic or batch type electrolyzed water generating device that generates hypochlorous acid water as electrolyzed water from water. Moreover, the case where the electrolyzed water production | generation apparatus AP uses sodium chloride aqueous solution as electrolyte solution (electrolyte solution) is demonstrated exemplarily.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the electrolyzed water generating device AP includes a generated water container (water tank) 1 that stores a liquid such as water, a guide 2 attached to the generated water container 1, and a handle portion fixed to the guide 2. 3 and a lid 4 that is detachably attached to the guide 2.

  The guide 2 has a spout 21a. The spout 21a is formed by protruding a part of the upper end portion of the side wall of the guide 2 outward. In the state in which the lid 4 is mounted on the guide 2, the lid 4 maintains at least the open state of the spout 21a. In other words, the lid 4 restricts the open area of the guide 2 (area for discharging the liquid stored in the generated water container 1) to the spout 21a. Thereby, the liquid accommodated in the generated water container 1 can be poured from the spout 21a to an arbitrary container, cup or other place with the lid 4 mounted on the guide 2.

  FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the electrolyzed water generating device AP. As shown in FIG. 2, the generated water container 1 is formed of, for example, glass or resin excellent in acid resistance such as borosilicate glass, vinyl chloride, polyprene, or polyethylene, and is formed in a truncated cone shape.

  The guide 2 is formed of a resin having excellent acid resistance and alkali resistance, such as vinyl chloride, polyprene, and polyethylene. The guide 2 has a conical main body 22 in which a spout 21a is formed, a duct 23 for protecting wirings 9a and 9b, which will be described later, from a liquid, and a pipe portion 24 through which an electrolytic solution passes. . The upper end 11 of the generated water container 1 is open, and the guide 2 is detachably attached to the upper end 11 of the generated water container 1. For example, the guide 2 is attached to the generated water container 1 by screwing a female screw formed on the main body 22 with a male screw formed on the upper end 11.

  The duct 23 is fixed to the main body 22, and the pipe portion 24 is fixed to the duct 23. The pipe part 24 has the 1st pouring outlet 24a which lets electrolyte solution pass. The main body 22 forms a second pouring outlet 21 through which water passes. The second pouring / discharging port 21 includes a pouring port 21a for discharging water (electrolyzed water). For example, the 2nd pouring discharge port 21 is used when passing the water (for example, tap water) accommodated in the generated water container 1 or discharging the generated electrolyzed water. The first pouring outlet 24a and the second pouring outlet 21 are provided physically independently of each other.

  The handle portion 3 is provided so as to protrude from the outer surface of the main body 22. The spout 21a is located on the side of the guide 2 opposite to the side on which the handle 3 is located.

  In a state where the lid 4 is mounted on the guide 2, the lid 4 closes the first pouring / discharging port 24 a and maintains at least the pouring spout 21 a among the second pouring / discharging port 21. The lid 4 seals the first pouring / discharging port 24a, for example. In the present embodiment, the lid 4 restricts the open area of the second pouring / discharging port 21 to the spout 21a in a state where the lid 4 is mounted on the guide 2. Thereby, the discharge amount of the electrolyzed water per unit time can be limited, or the range in which the electrolyzed water is discharged can be limited.

  The electrolyzed water generating device AP further includes an electrolysis cell 5, a power feeding unit 6, a receptacle 7, and a cover 8.

  The electrolysis cell 5 is inserted into the generated water container 1. The electrolysis cell 5 includes an electrolysis container 51, a cover 52, a diaphragm 53, an anode 54, a cathode 55, a spacer 56, a connection terminal 57, and a connection terminal 58. The electrolytic vessel 51 has a communication hole 51k. The communication hole 51k is located on the opposite side of the spacer 56 with respect to the cathode 55, and is located above the anode 54 and the cathode 55. In the electrolysis cell 5, the space in which the cathode 55 is provided communicates with the space outside the electrolysis cell 5 through the communication hole 51k.

  The diaphragm 53 partitions the inside of the electrolytic vessel 51 into an electrolytic solution chamber CC that stores the electrolytic solution. The anode 54 and the cathode 55 are opposed to each other with the diaphragm 53 interposed therebetween. The cathode 55 is provided in the electrolyte chamber CC. Therefore, the electrolytic solution chamber CC is a cathode chamber. On the other hand, the anode 54 is provided in a space outside the electrolytic solution chamber CC in the generated water container 1. Therefore, the space outside the electrolyte chamber CC in the generated water container 1 is the anode chamber CA. The spacer 56 is located between the diaphragm 53 and the cathode 55 and holds a gap between the diaphragm 53 and the cathode 55. The cathode 55, the diaphragm 53, and the anode 54 are arranged in order in the direction from the handle 3 toward the spout 21a.

  The guide 2 (duct 23) is fixed to the first tube portion 51a of the electrolytic vessel 51, and the first injection / discharge port 24a (pipe portion 24) communicates with the electrolytic solution chamber CC via the pipe portion 51b of the electrolytic vessel 51. Yes. The connection terminal 57 protrudes from one end of the anode 54, for example, the upper end of the anode 54. The connection terminal 58 protrudes from one end of the cathode 55, for example, the upper end of the cathode 55. The connection terminals 57 and 58 are respectively provided through the electrolytic vessel 51. A gap between each of the connection terminals 57 and 58 and the electrolytic vessel 51 is closed in a liquid-tight manner. The front ends of the connection terminals 57 and 58 are located in the space between the first tube portion 51a and the tube portion 51b.

  The power feeding unit 6 is physically coupled to the anode 54 and the cathode 55, is electrically connected to the anode 54 and the cathode 55, and energizes the anode 54 and the cathode 55. The power feeding unit 6 can supply electrolytic power to the anode 54 and the cathode 55. In the present embodiment, the power feeding unit 6 is physically coupled to the anode 54 and the cathode 55 via wirings 9 a and 9 b that pass through the inside of the duct 23. One end of the wiring 9 a is physically coupled to the power supply unit 6, and the other end of the wiring 9 a is physically coupled to the connection terminal 57. One end of the wiring 9 b is physically coupled to the power feeding unit 6, and the other end of the wiring 9 b is physically coupled to the connection terminal 58. In the present embodiment, the power feeding unit 6 is housed inside the handle unit 3. The power feeding unit 6 is electrically and physically protected by the handle unit 3.

  The receptacle 7 is attached to the handle portion 3 and is electrically connected to the power feeding portion 6. The receptacle 7 is connected to a DC power source and takes in power to be supplied to the power feeding unit 6. The guide 2, the handle portion 3, the electrolysis cell 5, the power feeding portion 6, and the receptacle 7 described above are integrally formed.

  Although not shown, the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP of the present embodiment is configured to detect the amount of the water stored in the generated water container 1 and the amount of the electrolytic solution stored in the electrolytic solution chamber CC. And a second detector for detection. Here, the first and second detectors will be described.

The first and second detectors are physically coupled to the power supply unit 6 and controlled by the power supply unit 6. The first and second detectors are provided integrally with the guide 2, the electrolytic cell 5, and the like. The first detector detects the position of the water surface in the generated water container 1. The second detector detects the position of the liquid level in the electrolyte chamber CC. Thereby, the electric power feeding part 6 supplies with electricity to the anode 54 and the cathode 55, when it is judged that the quantity of the water in the production | generation water container 1 and the quantity of the liquid in the electrolyte chamber CC exist sufficiently.
On the other hand, when the power supply unit 6 determines that the amount of water in the generated water container 1 and the amount of liquid in the electrolytic solution chamber CC are insufficient, energization to the anode 54 and the cathode 55 is stopped or prohibited. To do.

  Next, the structure of the electrolytic cell 5 will be described. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the electrolysis cell 5 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electrolysis cell 5 as seen from different directions.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the electrolysis cell 5 has a substantially cylindrical appearance as a whole by fitting an electrolysis vessel 51, a spacer 56, a cover 52 and the like together.

  The spacer 56 includes a frame portion 56a, a reinforcing plate 56b, and a plurality of blocking portions 56c. The frame portion 56a has a long axis in the direction in which the electrolytic vessel 51 extends, and is formed in an elongated rectangular frame shape. The frame part 56a has a rectangular inner peripheral surface. In the present embodiment, the frame portion 56a forms a part of the electrolyte chamber CC by its inner peripheral surface. The reinforcing plate 56b is surrounded by the inner peripheral surface of the frame portion 56a and extends coaxially with the frame portion 56a. The reinforcing plate 56b has a function of holding a gap between the diaphragm 53 and the cathode 55 together with the frame portion 56a.

  Each blocking part 56c is located with a gap between the cathode 55 and the diaphragm 53. In the direction crossing the anode 54 and the cathode 55, for example, the D direction orthogonal to the anode 54 and the cathode 55, the thickness of the blocking portion 56c is less than the thickness of the frame portion 56a and less than the thickness of the reinforcing plate 56b. In the D direction, the thickness of the reinforcing plate 56b is the same as the thickness of the frame portion 56a. In the present embodiment, the blocking portion 56c extends in a direction orthogonal to the D direction and the direction in which the reinforcing plate 56b extends, is fixed to the frame portion 56a, and supports the reinforcing plate 56b. In addition, the interruption | blocking part 56c has a function which interrupts | blocks the gas which goes to the diaphragm 53 side from the cathode 55 side.

  The electrolytic vessel 51 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and has an arcuate outer peripheral wall 51c and a rectangular recess 51d located inside. A plurality of slits (a plurality of recesses) are formed in the outer peripheral wall 51c. In the present embodiment, the slit extends in the direction in which the electrolytic vessel 51 extends. Even if a plurality of slits are provided in the outer peripheral wall 51c, the cylindrical appearance of the electrolytic cell 5 can be maintained. Moreover, the direction which provided the slit in the outer peripheral wall 51c can reduce the usage-amount of the material which forms the electrolytic vessel 51, and can attain weight reduction of the electrolytic vessel 51. FIG.

  The recess 51d forms part of the electrolyte chamber CC. In the recess 51d, the surface facing the spacer 56 in the D direction has a first protrusion 51e and a second protrusion 51f that protrude toward the spacer 56, respectively. The first projecting portion 51e has a rectangular frame shape corresponding to the frame portion 56a, and faces the frame portion 56a in the D direction. The second protrusion 51f extends linearly and has a shape corresponding to the reinforcing plate 56b, and faces the reinforcing plate 56b in the D direction.

  The electrolytic vessel 51 has an upper end wall 51g and a lower end wall 51h which form a recess 51d together with the outer peripheral wall 51c and the like. The electrolytic vessel 51 further has a plurality of engagement grooves 51k. Each engagement groove 51k is provided through the outer peripheral wall 51c so as to communicate with the recess 51d.

  A cover 52 covering the anode 54 is fitted into the recess 51 d of the electrolytic vessel 51. The cover 52 includes an arc-shaped peripheral wall 52a, a pair of opposing side walls 52c, an upper end wall 52h, an intermediate wall 52e, an intermediate wall 52e lower end wall 52f, and a reinforcing plate 52g. A plurality of communication holes 52b are formed in the peripheral wall 52a. The space provided with the anode 54 and surrounded by the diaphragm 53 and the cover 52 communicates with the space outside the electrolysis cell 5 through the communication hole 52b. Therefore, water moves inside and outside the electrolysis cell 5 through the communication hole 52b.

  The distance between the pair of side walls 52 c corresponds to the width of the recess 51 d of the electrolytic vessel 51. The height of the cover 52 corresponds to the height of the recess 51d. The side wall 52c, the upper end wall 52h, the intermediate wall 52e, and the lower end wall 52f have shapes corresponding to the frame portion 56a, and face the frame portion 56a in the D direction. A plurality of lock claws 52d are formed on the side wall 52c. The lock claw 52d is positioned so as to be engageable with the engagement groove 51k. The reinforcing plate 52g extends linearly and has a shape corresponding to the reinforcing plate 56b, and faces the reinforcing plate 56b in the D direction.

  The diaphragm 53 faces the spacer 56, has an outer shape that is slightly larger than the opening of the frame portion 56a, and is formed in a thin rectangular plate shape with a film thickness of about 100 to 200 μm. The diaphragm 53 has a characteristic of allowing only specific ions to pass therethrough.

  The anode 54 is formed of a metal flat plate having a thickness of about 1 mm, and is formed in a rectangular shape having substantially the same outer shape as the diaphragm 53. A plurality of through holes are formed in the central portion (effective region) of the anode 54. Each through hole of the anode 54 is a fine hole for allowing liquid to pass through.

  The cathode 55 is formed of a metal flat plate having a thickness of about 1 mm, and is formed in a rectangular shape having an outer shape substantially the same as the outer shape of the diaphragm 53. A plurality of through holes are formed in the central portion (effective region) of the cathode 55. Each through hole of the cathode 55 is a fine hole for allowing liquid to pass through.

  The above components of the electrolysis cell 5 are combined with each other. The cathode 51, the spacer 56, the diaphragm 53, and the anode 54 are accommodated in the recess 51d of the electrolytic vessel 51, and the lock claw 52d of the cover 52 is engaged with the engagement groove 51k, and the cover 52 is locked in the pushing position. . Thereby, the cover 52 presses the cathode 55, the spacer 56, the diaphragm 53, and the anode 54 toward the electrolytic vessel 51 side. As a result, the cathode 55 can be pressed by the set of the first protruding portion 51e and the frame portion 56a and the set of the second protruding portion 51f and the reinforcing plate 56b. Further, the diaphragm 53 and the anode 54 can be pressed by the set of the side wall 52c, the upper end wall 52h, the intermediate wall 52e, and the lower end wall 52f and the set of the frame portion 56a and the set of the reinforcing plate 52g and the reinforcing plate 56b. .

  Next, an operation of electrolyzing a sodium chloride aqueous solution and generating acidic water (hypochlorous acid water) and alkaline water (sodium hydroxide aqueous solution) by the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP configured as described above will be described. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP, and is a view for explaining a technique for generating electrolyzed water. The electrolyzed water generating device AP has a one-membrane / two-chamber structure having an electrolyte chamber (cathode chamber) CC and an anode chamber CA.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, first, water is introduced into the generated water container 1 through the second pouring / discharging port 21, and water is accommodated in the generated water container 1. A part of the injected water enters the space surrounded by the diaphragm 53 and the cover 52 through the communication hole 52b of the cover 52, and the space is filled with water. Further, a sodium chloride aqueous solution (electrolytic solution) is injected into the electrolytic solution chamber CC from the first pouring outlet 24a, and most of the electrolytic solution chamber CC is filled with the sodium chloride aqueous solution.

  In the above state, a positive voltage is supplied from the power supply unit 6 to the anode 54 and a negative voltage is supplied to the cathode 55, respectively, and the sodium chloride aqueous solution in the electrolyte chamber CC is electrolyzed by an electrolytic reaction. Chlorine ions ionized in the electrolyte chamber CC move to the anode 54. Since the chlorine ions that have reached the anode 54 replace hypochlorous acid by a chemical reaction, hypochlorous acid water can be generated in the anode chamber CA. When generating hypochlorous acid water, the anode 54 generates chlorine gas in the anode chamber CA. Chlorine gas remains inside the electrolysis cell 5. Alternatively, the chlorine gas moves to the second pouring / discharging port 21 side through the communication hole 52 b of the cover 52.

  On the other hand, the ionized sodium ions are attracted to the cathode 55. In the electrolytic solution chamber CC, an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (alkaline water) is generated. When generating the sodium hydroxide aqueous solution, the cathode 55 generates hydrogen gas in the electrolyte chamber CC. The hydrogen gas moves to the first injection / discharge port 24a side. Alternatively, the hydrogen gas moves to the second injection / discharge port 21 side through the communication hole (gas vent hole) 51k.

  Next, the guide 2 and the cover 8 will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP, and shows a state where the cover 8 is removed. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a part of the electrolyzed water generating device AP, and is a view showing a state where the cover 8 is attached.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 6, and 7, the guide 2 further includes one or more beam portions 25 fixed to the main body 22 and the pipe portion 24. The pipe part 24 is supported not only by the duct 23 but also by the beam part 25.

  The main body 22 has a conical inner peripheral surface 22a. The opening area of the second pouring outlet 21 is larger than the opening area of the upper end 11 of the generated water container 1. Therefore, by attaching the guide 2 to the product water container 1, water can be easily taken into the product water container 1. A stopper 22 b for the cover 8 is formed on the inner peripheral surface 22 a of the main body 22. The stopper 22b protrudes from the inner peripheral surface 22a and has an arc shape. The cover 8 has a disk shape and is formed in a mesh shape. The cover 8 has a through hole 81 through which the pipe portion 24 passes. By attaching the cover 8 to the guide 2, water can be dispersed and introduced from the second pouring / discharging port 21 to the generated water container 1 side. Therefore, the cover 8 can make it difficult to splash water.

  According to the electrolyzed water generating device AP according to the embodiment configured as described above, the electrolyzed water generating device AP includes the electrolysis cell 5 and the first injection / discharge port 24a in the electrolysis vessel 51 of the electrolysis cell 5. At least a fixed guide 2 and a power supply unit 6 physically coupled to an anode 54 and a cathode 55 are provided. The power supply unit 6 is always connected to the anode 54 and the cathode 55, and can directly supply power to the anode 54 and the cathode 55. Since the electrolyzed water generating device AP is not configured such that the power supply unit 6 and the electrode are detachably connected, the risk of component failure such as mechanical wear of components of the electrolyzed water generating device AP can be reduced. . An electrolyzed water generating device AP capable of prolonging the product life can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the guide 2, the handle portion 3, the electrolytic cell 5, the power feeding portion 6, and the receptacle 7 are integrally configured. With the guide 2 attached to the product water container 1, water is taken into the product water container 1, an electrolyte is taken into the electrolyte chamber CC of the electrolysis cell 5, or water contained in the product water container 1 ( Electrolyzed water) can be discharged from the second pouring / discharging port 21 (pouring spout 21a), or the electrolytic solution accommodated in the electrolytic solution chamber CC can be discharged from the first pouring / discharging port 24a.

  Water supply and drainage can be performed with the guide 2 attached to the generated water container 1, and a series of procedures for generating electrolyzed water is simplified. Therefore, the electrolyzed water generating device AP that can be easily handled can be obtained.

  Without removing the electrolysis cell 5 to the outside of the generated water container 1, water (acidic electrolyzed water) can be discharged and electrolyte solution (alkaline electrolyzed water) can be discharged. After generating electrolyzed water, the risk of exposure to chlorine gas that may remain in the electrolysis cell 5 can be reduced. For example, the risk of being adversely affected by chlorine gas exposed to the user can be reduced. Therefore, the electrolyzed water generating device AP that can be used safely can be obtained.

  The electrolyzed water generating device AP has a one-membrane / two-chamber structure having an electrolyte chamber (cathode chamber) CC and an anode chamber CA. Alkaline water is generated in the electrolyte chamber CC and is not mixed into acidic water (hypochlorous acid water). Therefore, the electrolyzed water generator AP can generate hypochlorous acid water with high purity.

  During the electrolysis, the lid body 4 is held in a state where it is attached to the guide 2, so that the lid body 4 blocks most of the second pouring / discharging port 21. Therefore, compared with the case where the lid 4 is not attached to the guide 2, it is possible to make it difficult for chlorine gas to be released from the second pouring outlet 21 during electrolysis.

  The spout 21a is located on the opposite side of the guide 2 from the side on which the handle portion 3 is located. Therefore, the user can easily handle the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP with the handle portion 3. By inclining the electrolyzed water generating device AP so that the handle portion 3 is on the upper side and the spout 21a is on the lower side, water (electrolyzed water) can be easily poured from the spout 21a to any place.

  The lid 4 limits the open area of the second pouring / discharging port 21 to the pouring port 21a. Therefore, it can suppress that electrolyzed water spreads at the time of drainage.

  The lid 4 closes (seals) the first pouring / discharging port 24a. Therefore, even if the electrolyzed water generating device AP is tilted to discharge acidic water (hypochlorous acid water), the lid 4 can prevent discharge of alkaline water from the first pouring outlet 24a.

  The cathode 55, the diaphragm 53, and the anode 54 are arranged in order in the direction from the handle 3 toward the spout 21a. When the electrolyzed water is poured from the spout 21a, the communication hole 51k on the cathode 55 side is on the upper side, so that it is possible to avoid a situation where alkaline water in the electrolyte chamber CC is mixed with acidic water (hypochlorous acid water). it can.

  Furthermore, compared with the case where the cathode 55 is located on the pouring spout 21a side from the anode 54, the release of the anode 54 into the atmosphere can be delayed. Therefore, when the electrolyzed water is poured from the spout 21a, chlorine gas can be made difficult to leak to the second pouring / discharging port 21 (pour 21a) side.

  As mentioned above, only acidic water can be discharged | emitted previously among the acidic water and alkaline water in the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP.

  The user can turn the electrolyzed water generating device AP upside down by holding the handle portion 3. After discharging the acidic water, when discharging the alkaline water accommodated in the electrolytic solution chamber CC from the first injection outlet 24a, the user removes the lid 4 from the guide 2 and holds the handle portion 3 in the electrolytic water. Turn the generator AP upside down. Therefore, when discharging alkaline water, it can be made difficult to attach alkaline water to a user's hand.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the above-described embodiments are presented as examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above-described novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The above embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  For example, the lid that closes the first pouring / discharging port 24a and the lid that closes the second pouring / discharging port 21 may be provided separately. For example, the electrolyzed water generating apparatus AP may include a first lid and a second lid instead of the lid 4. The first lid is detachably attached to the guide 2. The second lid is detachably attached to the guide 2 and is physically independent of the first lid. In a state where the first lid is mounted on the guide 2, the first lid closes (seals) the first pouring / discharging port 24a. In a state where the second lid is mounted on the guide 2, the second lid limits the open area of the second pouring / discharging port 21 to the pouring spout 21 a. Further, the second lid may have a structure capable of selecting and maintaining an open state and a closed state.

  The electrolyzed water generating device AP may not include the generated water container 1. In this case, the electrolysis cell 5 can be thrown into the existing water tank, and the water in this water tank can be changed into electrolyzed water.

AP ... Electrolyzed water generating device, 1 ... generated water container, 2 ... guide, 3 ... handle part, 4 ... lid,
5 ... Electrolytic cell, 6 ... Power feeding part, 7 ... Receptacle, 8 ... Cover, 9a, 9b ... Wiring,
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Upper end, 21 ... 2nd discharge outlet, 21a ... Spout, 22 ... Main body, 24 ... Pipe part,
24a ... first injection outlet, 51 ... electrolytic container, 52 ... cover, 53 ... diaphragm, 54 ... anode,
55 ... cathode, 56 ... spacer, 57, 58 ... connection terminal, CC ... electrolyte chamber, CA ... anode chamber.

Claims (8)

An electrolytic cell having an electrolytic vessel, a diaphragm that partitions the inside of the electrolytic vessel into an electrolytic solution chamber that stores an electrolytic solution, and an anode and a cathode that face each other across the diaphragm;
A generated water container in which the electrolysis cell is inserted and contains water;
A first injection / discharge port fixed to the electrolytic vessel and communicating with the electrolytic solution chamber of the electrolytic vessel and allowing the electrolytic solution to pass therethrough and the first injection / discharge port are provided physically independently and allow the water to pass therethrough. A second pouring outlet, and a guide attached to the open upper end of the generated water container;
A power supply unit that is physically coupled to the anode and the cathode and energizes the anode and the cathode,
Electrolyzed water generator. A grip portion fixed to the guide;
The power feeding unit is accommodated in the handle portion.
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1. On the opposite side of the guide from the side on which the handle portion is located, the second pouring / discharging port includes a pouring port for discharging the water,
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 2. The cathode, the diaphragm, and the anode are sequentially arranged in a direction from the handle portion toward the spout,
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 3. A lid that is detachably attached to the guide;
In the state where the lid is mounted on the guide, the lid closes the first pouring outlet and maintains at least the pouring spout of the second pouring outlet.
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 3. With the lid mounted on the guide, the lid limits the open area of the second pouring outlet to the pouring spout,
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 5. A first lid detachably attached to the guide;
A second lid that is detachably attached to the guide and is physically independent of the first lid;
With the first lid mounted on the guide, the first lid closes the first pouring outlet,
In a state where the second lid is attached to the guide, the second lid restricts an open area of the second pouring outlet to the pouring spout,
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 3. A receptacle that is attached to the handle portion and is electrically connected to the power feeding portion and that captures the power supplied to the power feeding portion;
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 2.

Images