JP2021115551A - Apparatus for discharging fine water - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an apparatus for discharging fine water which corresponds to air quantity required for a blow-out opening and reduces consumed energy further more.SOLUTION: An apparatus for discharging fine water includes a duct 11 having a blow-out opening 11o, a duct fan 13 assembled into the duct 11, a plurality of fine water generation units 20A,20B which generate fine water and supply the fine water to the duct 11 and a control device 30. The control device 30 controls a plurality of fine water generation units 20A, 20B so that a moisture adsorption mode in which a cartridge fan 23 is driven so as to introduce air circulating in the duct 11 into a case 21 of fine water generation unit while controlling a duct fan 13 so that air circulates in the duct 11 and is blown off from a blow-out opening 11o, and a moisture discharge mode in which the cartridge fan 23 is driven so as to make air containing fine water effluent into the duct 11 from a case 21, are alternately repeated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a fine water discharge device.

Conventionally, as this type of fine water discharge device, a tubular case having a flow path for communicating air between the first space and the second space with both ends open and air flowing inside, and a tubular case arranged in the flow path. A humidity control unit having a blower unit, a humidity control unit having a fine water particle discharge element arranged in a flow path to release and absorb air, an energization unit that energizes the base material portion of the humidity control unit, and an energization unit. A device including a control device for controlling a blower unit has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This device has a moisture absorption mode and a moisture release mode as operation modes. In the moisture absorption mode, the air in the first space is introduced into the flow path by the blower section, and the base material portion is de-energized by the energizing section to introduce the air into the flow path and the moisture is adsorbed by the humidity control section. Derived to the second space. In the moisture release mode, the base material is energized by the energizing part, and the air in the first space is introduced into the flow path by the blower to release water particles into the air introduced into the flow path to release the water particles. The contained air is led out to the second space. In the humidity control section, the base material portion is energized in the moisture release mode, so that the fine water particle discharging element releases moisture as the temperature rises.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-18195

In the above-mentioned fine water discharge device, a humidity control part and a blower part are provided in a flow path inside a case in which both ends are open so that the first space and the second space communicate with each other, and pass through the humidity control part. The flow rate of air coincides with the flow rate of air discharged from the case to the second space (release flow rate). Therefore, when the blower unit is driven to secure the required discharge flow rate, the flow rate of the air passing through the humidity control unit may become excessive. In this case, in the moisture release mode, the heat generated in the humidity control part is diffused into the air by energizing the energizing part, so it is necessary to increase the current from the energizing part in order to maintain the proper temperature. , Energy consumption will increase.

A main object of the fine water discharge device of the present invention is to provide a fine water discharge device capable of corresponding to the air volume required for an outlet and further reducing energy consumption.

The fine water discharge device of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The fine water discharge device of the present invention
It is a fine water discharge device that discharges fine water.
An air passage with an outlet and
An air passage side blower that sends air to the air passage so that air is blown out from the outlet,
A communication passage that communicates with the air passage on the upstream side of the outlet, a base material portion provided in the communication passage, and a conductive polymer film formed on the base material portion are included in the air due to a decrease in temperature. A fine water generating part that changes into a moisture absorbing state in which the moisture absorbed in the conductive polymer film is adsorbed on the conductive polymer film and a moisture releasing state in which the moisture absorbed in the conductive polymer film is released as fine water due to a temperature rise, and the base material. A plurality of fine water generating units each having an energizing unit that energizes the unit and a communication passage side blower that circulates air in the communication passage.
Air flows from the air passage to the communication passage while controlling the air passage side blower so that air is blown out from the outlet and controlling the energizing portion so that the fine water generating portion is in the moisture absorption state. Air is led out from the communication passage to the air passage while controlling the current-carrying part so that the moisture absorption mode for controlling the blower on the communication passage side and the fine water generating part are in the moisture release state. A control device that controls each of the plurality of fine water generation units so that the moisture release mode that controls the communication passage side blower is alternately repeated.
The gist is to prepare.

The fine water discharge device of the present invention controls an air passage having an outlet, an air passage side blower that blows air to the air passage so that air is blown from the outlet, and a plurality of fine water generation units. It is equipped with a device. The plurality of fine water generation units include a communication passage that communicates with the air passage on the upstream side of the outlet, a fine water generation unit that includes a base material portion and a conductive polymer film provided in the communication passage, and fine water. It has an energizing portion that energizes the base material portion of the generating portion and a communication passage side blower that circulates air in the communication passage. The control device controls the air passage side blower so that air is blown out from the outlet, and air is introduced from the air passage to the communication passage while controlling the energizing part so that the fine water generating part is in a hygroscopic state. A moisture absorption mode that controls the blower on the communication passage side and a blower that controls the blower on the communication passage side so that air is led out from the communication passage to the air passage while controlling the current-carrying part so that the fine water generating part is in a moisture-releasing state. Each of the plurality of fine water generation units is controlled so that the wet mode is repeated alternately. In this way, by individually controlling the air passage side blower and the communication passage side blower by the control device, the fine water generator passes through the communication passage side blower while responding to the air volume required for the outlet. It is possible to set the air volume of the air to be suitable for the state of the fine water generating portion. For example, when energized by the energizing part (moisture release state), the air volume of the air passing through the fine water generating part is reduced to such that the fine water can be reliably conveyed, so that the fine water generating part can be transferred to the air. It is possible to suppress heat diffusion and reduce the energizing current required for raising the temperature of the fine water generating portion. As a result, it is possible to obtain a fine water discharge device capable of corresponding to the air volume required for the outlet and further reducing the energy consumption.

In such a fine water discharge device of the present invention, the control device adds the air volume of the communication passage side blower of the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode to the required air volume required for the outlet, and the above. The air passage side blower may be controlled so that air is sent out at a target air volume obtained by subtracting the air volume of the communication passage side blower of the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode. In this way, it is possible to blow out the air volume according to the required air volume from the outlet while making the air volume of the air passing through the communication passage of each fine water generation unit appropriate according to the mode.

Further, in the fine water discharge device of the present invention, each communication passage of the plurality of fine water generation units may communicate with the air passage on substantially the same circumference of the air passage. By doing so, the air containing the fine water led out from the communication passage of the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode to the air passage is introduced into the communication passage of the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode, and thus from the outlet. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the amount of fine water blown out. In this case, the plurality of fine water generation units have an introduction port for introducing air from the air passage to the communication passage and an outlet for leading air from the communication passage to the downstream side of the introduction port of the air passage. And an opening / closing member that opens the introduction port and closes the outlet in the moisture absorption mode, closes the introduction port and opens the outlet in the moisture release mode, respectively.

Further, in the fine water discharge device of the present invention, the plurality of fine water generating units heat exchange heat exchange of air passing through the communicating passage with the air passage side of the fine water generating portion of the communicating passage. A part may be provided. In this way, it is possible to blow out air at an appropriate temperature from the outlet.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the structure of the fine water discharge device of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the structure of the fine water generation cartridge provided in the fine water discharge device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of the fine water discharge device of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of time change of the drive state of the duct fan of 1st Embodiment, the drive state of each cartridge fan, and the energization state of each fine water generation cartridge. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of time change of the drive state of the duct fan of the modification, the drive state of each cartridge fan, and the energization state of each fine water generation cartridge. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the air volume control processing. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the structure of the fine water discharge device of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of the fine water discharge device of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the drive state of the duct fan of 2nd Embodiment, the drive state of each cartridge fan, the energization state of each fine water generation cartridge, and the time change of the drive state of each damper. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the structure of the fine water discharge device of 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the structure of the fine water discharge device of 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the structure of the fine water discharge device of 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of the fine water discharge device of 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the drive state of the duct fan of 5th Embodiment, the drive state of each cartridge fan, the energization state of each fine water generation cartridge, and the time change of the drive state of each damper.

A mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the fine water discharge device of the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a fine water generation cartridge included in the fine water discharge device. The fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment is configured as a beauty device or a medical device that discharges fine water toward a human body (for example, skin or hair), and as shown in FIG. 1, an outlet. A duct 11 having 11o, a duct fan 13 incorporated in the duct 11, a plurality of (two) fine water generating units 20A and 20B for generating fine water and supplying the fine water to the duct 11, and control for controlling the whole. The device 30 is provided.

The duct 11 is a tubular (for example, cylindrical) member having both ends open, and an air passage 12 through which air flows is formed inside the duct 11. By driving the duct fan 13, the duct 11 sucks air from one open end through a filter (not shown) and blows out the sucked air from the other open end (outlet 11o). The duct fan 13 is driven by a motor and is controlled by a control device 30 by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control.

Each of the plurality of fine water generating units 20A and 20B includes a case 21 connected to the duct 11, a cartridge fan 23 incorporated in the case 21, and a fine water generating cartridge 24. The case 21 is a tubular (for example, cylindrical) member having one end open and the other end connected to the duct 11, and a communication passage 22 communicating with the air passage 12 of the duct 11 is formed inside the case 21. ing. In the present embodiment, each case 21 of the plurality of fine water generation units 20A and 20B is connected to the duct 11 so that the communication passage 22 communicates with the air passage 12 of the duct 11 on the same circumference (on the same circumference). Has been done. The cartridge fan 23 is driven by a motor and is controlled by a control device 30 by PWM control.

As shown in FIG. 2, the fine water generating cartridge 24 has a cylindrical (cylindrical) cartridge case 25 and a fine water generating element 26 housed in the cartridge case 25. The fine water generating element 26 includes a base material 26a and a conductive polymer film 26b formed on the surface of the base material 26a.

The base material 26a is formed of a metal material such as a stainless metal or a copper metal, a material having conductivity such as a carbon material or a conductive ceramic material, for example, a metal foil of stainless steel to which aluminum is added. Further, the base material 26a is formed, for example, in a corrugated plate shape, a honeycomb shape, a spiral shape, or the like so that air can flow and the surface area of the base material 26a (conductive polymer film 26b) is as large as possible. ..

An energizing circuit 27 including a power supply and a switch is connected to the base material 26a. When the switch is turned on, the energization circuit 27 is in an energized state in which the base material 26a is energized, and when the switch is turned off, the energization circuit 27 is in a non-energized state in which the energization of the base material 26a is cut off. The energizing circuit 27 (switch) is turned on and off by the control device 30.

The conductive polymer film 26b is formed of a polymer compound having conductivity such as a thiophene-based conductive polymer. In this embodiment, it is formed of PEDOT / PSS (poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) / poly (styrene sulfonic acid)) among thiophene-based conductive polymers. PEDOT / PSS is a core-shell structure having a core of PEDOT and a shell of a sulfonic acid group which is an acidic functional group capable of hydrogen bonding. Further, in the conductive polymer film 26b, a laminated structure in which PEDOT / PSS shells are aligned is formed, and nanochannels, which are nanometer-sized flow paths such as 2 nanometers, are formed between the shells. Since many sulfonic acid groups are present in these nanochannels, the water content existing on the surface of the conductive polymer film 26b is the concentration on the surface and inside when the water content on the surface is large and the water content inside is small. Due to the difference, it moves inward along the sulfonic acid group in the nanochannel. As a result, the conductive polymer film 26b adsorbs moisture. In addition, when the amount of water on the surface is small and the amount of water inside is large while the water is adsorbed inside, the water moves to the surface through the sulfonic acid groups in the nanochannel due to the difference in concentration between the surface and the inside. .. As a result, water is released as fine water from the conductive polymer film 26b. Further, when the temperature of the conductive polymer film 26b rises, the rapid release of water (fine water) is promoted as compared with the case where the conductive polymer film 26b moves only by the difference in concentration, and the temperature of the conductive polymer film 26b decreases. Moisture adsorption is promoted in this state and in the state where normal temperature or low temperature air flows in that state. As described above, the fine water generating cartridge 24 (fine water generating element 26) changes to a hygroscopic state in which the moisture in the air is adsorbed on the conductive polymer film 26b due to the temperature decrease, and the adsorbed moisture is conductive due to the temperature rise. It will change to a moisture-releasing state released from the polymer film 26b. The thickness of the conductive polymer film 26b can be appropriately determined according to the required amount of fine water adsorbed (released). For example, when the conductive polymer film 26b is formed so as to have a thickness of 1 to 30 micrometers, it is necessary to adsorb sufficient water to release fine water in a time of several seconds to several tens of seconds. Will be possible.

Further, the fine water generating cartridge 24 has a particle size of water particles of 50 nanometers or less, for example, a particle size of 2 nanometers or less, and is uncharged fine particles from the conductive polymer film 26b of the fine water generating element 26. Release water. The reason for such a particle size is that since the size of the nanochannel is 2 nanometers or less, the motility of water in the nanochannel is improved due to the temperature rise of the conductive polymer film, and the pressure rises. This is thought to be due to the phenomenon of water spilling out of the nanochannel. A detailed description of the generation of fine water in the fine water generation cartridge 24 (conductive polymer film 26b) is described in the specification of Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-172166 of the applicant of the present application. A detailed description will be omitted.

The control device 30 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and includes a ROM, RAM, and an input / output port in addition to the CPU. An operation signal from the start switch 41, an operation signal from the air volume adjusting switch 42, and the like are input to the control device 30 via the input port. Here, the start switch 41 is a switch for starting the operation of the fine water discharge device 10. The air volume adjusting switch 42 is a switch for adjusting the air volume of the air blown out from the outlet 11o. Further, from the control device 30, a drive signal to the motor that rotationally drives the duct fan 13, a drive signal to the motor that drives the cartridge fan 23, a drive signal to the switch of the energization circuit 27, and the like are transmitted via the output port. It is being output.

Next, the operation of the fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment configured in this way will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of operation of the fine water discharge device of the first embodiment, and FIG. 4 shows a driving state of the duct fan of the first embodiment, a driving state of each cartridge fan, and each fine water generation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of time change of the energized state of a cartridge. In addition, "cartridge fan A" in FIG. 4 indicates the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit 20A, and "cartridge fan B" indicates the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit 20B, and "the fine water generation cartridge A". Refers to the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the fine water generation unit 20A, and "fine water generation cartridge B" indicates the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the fine water generation unit 20B. In the fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated, the control device 30 sets the duct fan 13 (motor) so that air flows through the duct 11 and is blown out from the outlet 11o. The drive is always controlled by forward rotation. Then, in the control device 30, the fine water generation unit 20A introduces the air flowing in the duct 11 into the fine water generation cartridge A, and transfers the moisture in the air to the fine water generation cartridge A (conductive polymer film 26b). While being operated in the moisture absorption mode to be adsorbed, the fine water generation unit 20B discharges water (fine water) from the fine water generation cartridge B (conductive polymer film 26b) to lead air containing fine water into the duct 11. An operating state in which the fine water generation unit 20A is operated in the moisture release mode and an operating state in which the fine water generation unit 20B is operated in the moisture absorption mode (see FIG. 3A). (See FIG. 3 (b)) and 20B are controlled so that the fine water generation units 20A and 20B are alternately repeated at a predetermined cycle. As a result, the fine water discharge device 10 can constantly blow out air containing fine water from the outlet 11o. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the moisture absorption mode is performed by turning off the switch of the energization circuit 27 and driving the cartridge fan 23 in a negative rotation, and the moisture release mode turns on the switch of the energization circuit 27. At the same time, the cartridge fan 23 is driven in a forward rotation. In the above-described embodiment, one of the two fine water generation units 20A and 20B is controlled to be operated in the moisture absorption mode and the other is operated in the moisture release mode. As shown in FIG. The two fine water generation units 20A and 20B may be provided with a lap period in which the operation periods of the moisture release mode partially overlap. As a result, even if there is a slight deviation in the mode switching timing, it is possible to prevent the two fine water generation units 20A and 20B from overlapping the operation periods of the moisture absorption mode, and more reliably always keep the air containing fine water. , Can be released.

Next, the control of each fan (duct fan 13 and each cartridge fan 23) included in the fine water discharge device 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of air volume control processing executed by the CPU of the control device 30. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several ms).

When the air volume control process is executed, the control device 30 first inputs the required air volume Qreq required for the outlet 11o (step S100). In the present embodiment, the required air volume Qreq is set to be input based on the operation signal from the air volume adjustment switch 42. Further, when the required air volume Qreq has an operation mode in which the air volume changes with the passage of time, the required air volume may be input based on the elapsed time when the operation mode is selected. .. Subsequently, the state of the fine water generation cartridge A is determined (step S110). When it is determined that the state of the fine water generating cartridge A is a hygroscopic state, a negative predetermined value α (the direction in which the air flows from the cartridge fan 23 to the duct 11 is positive) is positive for the target air volume Qtag of the air passing through the fine water generating cartridge A. (Set to the value of) is set (step S120). On the other hand, if it is determined that the state of the fine water generating cartridge A is a moisture-releasing state, a positive predetermined value β is set for the target air volume Qtag of the air passing through the fine water generating cartridge A (step S130). Here, the predetermined value α is an air volume for promoting a temperature drop of the fine water generating cartridge 24 by heat exchange with air passing through the fine water generating cartridge 24 (conductive polymer film 26b) in a non-energized state. , The absolute value is set to a relatively large value. On the other hand, the predetermined value β is the energized fine water generating cartridge 24 that suppresses heat diffusion from the energized fine water generating cartridge 24 (conductive polymer film 26b) to the air passing through the fine water generating cartridge 24. It is the air volume for promoting the temperature rise (for example, the minimum air volume necessary for transporting the fine water discharged from the fine water generation cartridge 24 to the duct 11), and is set to a relatively small absolute value. ..

Next, the state of the fine water generation cartridge B is determined (step S140). When it is determined that the state of the fine water generating cartridge B is a hygroscopic state, the above-mentioned negative predetermined value α is set in the target air volume Qbtag of the air passing through the fine water generating cartridge B (step S150). On the other hand, if it is determined that the state of the fine water generating cartridge B is a moisture-releasing state, the above-mentioned positive predetermined value β is set in the target air volume Qbtag of the air passing through the fine water generating cartridge B (step S160).

When the target air volume Qtag of the cartridge fan A and the target air volume Qbtag of the cartridge fan B are set respectively in this way, the target air volume Qdat of the duct fan 13 is set by the following equation (1) based on the required air volume Qreq and the target air volume Qtag and Qbtag. (Step S170).

Qdtag = Qreq + Qatag + Qbtag… (1)

Then, the duct fan 13 is controlled by the target air volume Qdtag, and the cartridge fans A and B are controlled by the target air volume Qtag and Qbtag (step S180), and the air volume control process is completed. As described above, a negative value α is set for the target air volume of the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode among the fine water generation units 20A and 20B, and the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode A positive value β is set for the target air volume of the cartridge fan 23. Therefore, the target air volume Qdtag of the duct fan 13 is obtained by adding the absolute value of the air volume of the fine water generating unit in the moisture absorption mode (the amount of air taken out from the duct 11) from the required air volume Qreq, and the fine water in the moisture release mode. It can be obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the air volume of the generating unit (the amount of air discharged to the duct 11). As a result, air can be constantly discharged from the outlet 11o at an air volume corresponding to the required air volume Qreq.

In the fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment described above, the duct 11 having the outlet 11o, the duct fan 13 incorporated in the duct 11, and a plurality of fine waters that generate fine water and supply the fine water to the duct 11 A tubular case 21 including water generation units 20A and 20B and a control device 30, and a plurality of fine water generation units 20A and 20B having a communication passage 22 communicating with an air passage 12 inside a duct 11 inside. It has a cartridge fan 23 incorporated in the case 21 and a fine water generating cartridge 24, respectively. The fine water generation cartridge 24 includes a base material 26a energized by the energization circuit 27 and a conductive polymer film 26b formed on the surface of the base material 26a. The control device 30 controls (forward rotation drive) the duct fan 13 so that air flows through the duct 11 and is blown out from the outlet 11o, and a plurality of moisture absorption modes and moisture release modes are alternately repeated. Controls the fine water generation units 20A and 20B. The control device 30 drives the cartridge fan 23 (negative rotation drive) so that the air flowing through the duct 11 is introduced in the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode, and the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode is fine. The cartridge fan 23 is driven (forward rotation drive) so that air containing water is led out into the duct 11. As a result, the air volume of the air passing through each of the fine water generating cartridges 24 from each cartridge fan 23 is changed to the state of each fine water generating cartridge 24 (moisture absorption state, release) while corresponding to the required air volume Qureq required for the outlet 11o. It is possible to make the air volume suitable for (wet condition). For example, it is possible to suppress heat diffusion from the fine water generating cartridge 24 to the air passing through the fine water generating cartridge 24 in a moisture-releasing state, and reduce the energizing current required for raising the temperature of the fine water generating cartridge 24. .. As a result, it is possible to obtain a fine water discharge device capable of corresponding to the air volume required for the outlet and further reducing the energy consumption.

Further, in the fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment, the cases 21 of the plurality of fine water generation units 20A and 20B are connected to the duct 11 so that the communication passage 22 communicates with each other on the same circumference of the air passage 12. .. As a result, the air containing the fine water led out from the communication passage 22 of the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode to the air passage 12 is introduced into the communication passage 22 of the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode, so that the air is blown out. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the amount of fine water blown out from the mouth 11o.

In the first embodiment, two fine water generation units 20A and 20B are provided as the fine water generation unit connected to the duct 11, but the present invention is not limited to this and includes three or more fine water generation units. May be. In this case as well, it is desirable that the cases of the fine water generation units are all connected to the duct 11 so that the communication passage 22 communicates with the air passage 12 on the same circumference.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the fine water discharge device of the second embodiment. In the fine water discharge device 110 of the second embodiment, each of the fine water generation units 120A and 120B has an introduction port 122i for introducing air from the inside of the duct 11 and an outlet 122o for leading out the air into the duct 11. It differs from the fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment in that it includes a damper 129 that selectively opens and closes the introduction port 122i and the outlet port 122o.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of operation of the fine water discharge device of the second embodiment, and FIG. 9 shows a driving state of the duct fan of the second embodiment, a driving state of each cartridge fan, and each fine water generation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of time change of the energization state of a cartridge and the drive state of each damper. In FIG. 9, "cartridge fan A" indicates the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit 120A, "cartridge fan B" indicates the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit 120B, and "fine water generation cartridge A". Indicates the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the fine water generation unit 120A, "fine water generation cartridge B" indicates the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the fine water generation unit 120B, and "damper A" indicates the fine water generation unit. The damper 129 of the 120A is shown, and the “damper B” indicates the damper 129 of the fine water generation unit 120B. In the fine water discharge device 110 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the control device 30 controls the duct fan 13 and the cartridge fans A and B in the same manner as the fine water discharge device 10 of the first embodiment. In addition to controlling the fine water generation cartridges A and B (energization circuit 27), the dampers A and B are also controlled. That is, when the fine water generation unit 20A is operated in the moisture absorption mode and the fine water generation unit 20B is operated in the moisture release mode, the control device 30 opens the introduction port 122i of the fine water generation unit 20A and guides the fine water generation unit 20A. The damper A is controlled so that the outlet 122o is closed, and the damper B is controlled so that the inlet 122i of the fine water generation unit 20B is closed and the outlet 122o is opened (see FIG. 8A). On the other hand, when the fine water generation unit 20A is operated in the moisture release mode and the fine water generation unit 20B is operated in the moisture absorption mode, the introduction port 122i of the fine water generation unit 20A is closed and the outlet 122o thereof is opened. The damper A is controlled so that the inlet 122i of the fine water generation unit 20B is opened and the outlet 122o is closed (see FIG. 8B). As a result, it is possible to more reliably suppress the introduction of air containing fine water led out from the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode into the air passage 12 of the duct 11 into the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode. can.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the fine water discharge device of the third embodiment. In the fine water discharge device 220 of the third embodiment, each of the fine water generation units 220A and 220B has a temperature control cartridge (heat exchanger) 228 incorporated in the case 221 in addition to the cartridge fan 23 and the fine water generation cartridge 24. To be equipped with. The temperature control cartridge 228 is formed of a metal material, for example, in a corrugated plate shape, a honeycomb shape, a spiral shape, or the like so as to have a large heat capacity and a high heat exchange efficiency. The temperature control cartridge 228 is arranged closer to the air passage 12 than the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the communication passage 222 formed in the case 221. As a result, in the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode, the air containing the fine water discharged from the fine water generation cartridge 24 passes through the temperature control cartridge 228 and is led out into the duct 11, so that the fine water generation cartridge The air whose temperature has risen in 24 is cooled to near room temperature as it passes through the temperature control cartridge 228. Further, in the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode, the air at room temperature in the duct 11 passes through the temperature control cartridge 228 and is introduced into the fine water generation cartridge 24. Therefore, the temperature control cartridge 227 is brought to room temperature by the passing air. It is cooled to near. As a result, air having a temperature close to room temperature can be constantly blown out from the outlet 11o of the duct 11. The temperature control cartridge 228 is configured to heat the air containing fine water passing through the temperature control cartridge 228 by energizing the temperature control cartridge 227 or the like to generate heat in the moisture release mode. May be good. Further, the temperature control cartridge 228 may be configured to cool the air containing fine water passing through the temperature control cartridge 228 by cooling using a Perche element or the like in the moisture release mode. As a result, fine water can be supplied at an appropriate temperature for various purposes represented by beauty (for example, skin moisturization, penetration, etc.), or fine water can be supplied at a comfortable temperature according to the season. be able to.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the fine water discharge device of the fourth embodiment. The fine water discharge device 310 of the fourth embodiment includes a single fine water generation unit 320 and does not include a duct or a duct fan. different. The fine water generation unit 320 of the fine water discharge device 310 of the fourth embodiment has a tubular case 321 with both ends open, a cartridge fan 23 incorporated inside the case 321, a fine water generation cartridge 324, and a temperature control cartridge 228. To be equipped with. The case 321 has an outlet 11o at one of the open ends, and an air passage 322 through which air flows is formed inside the case 321. Since the cartridge fan 23 and the fine water generating cartridge 24 are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the temperature control cartridge 228 is the same as that of the third embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. In the fine water discharge device 310 of the fourth embodiment, in the moisture absorption mode, the cartridge fan 23 is negatively rotated to introduce room temperature air from the outlet 322o into the fine water generation cartridge 324 via the temperature control cartridge 228. be able to. Further, in the moisture-releasing state, the air containing the fine water discharged from the fine water generation cartridge 324 can be led out from the outlet 322o via the temperature control cartridge 228 by rotating the cartridge fan 23 in the forward direction.

As described above, the fine water discharge device of the fourth embodiment is a fine water discharge device that discharges fine water, and has an air passage having an outlet, a base material portion provided in the air passage, and the base material. A hygroscopic state that includes a conductive polymer film formed in the portion and adsorbs moisture in the air to the conductive polymer film due to a decrease in temperature, and moisture absorbed by the conductive polymer film due to a rise in temperature is used as fine water. A fine water generating part that changes to a moisture-releasing state to be released, an energizing part that energizes the base material part, a blower that circulates air in the air passage, and a fine water generating part of the air passage. The gist is to include a heat exchange unit provided on the outlet side for heat exchange of passing air.

FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the fine water discharge device according to the fifth embodiment. The fine water discharge device 310 of the fourth embodiment described above includes a single fine water generation unit 320, whereas the fine water discharge device 410 of the fifth embodiment respectively has a fine water generation of the fourth embodiment. It is provided with a plurality of fine water generation units 420A and 420B similar to the unit 320. Each of the fine water generation units 420A and 420B has an intake port 422i that takes in air into the fine water generation cartridge 24 in the moisture absorption mode, and blows out air containing the fine water discharged from the fine water generation cartridge 24 in the moisture release mode. It has a common outlet 422o. Each intake port 422i of the fine water generation units 420A and 420B is provided with an intake port damper 429i that opens and closes the intake port 422i, and the outlet 422o of the fine water generation units 420A and 420B has the fine water outlet 442o. An outlet damper 429o that selectively communicates with the air passage 422 of the water generation unit 420A and the air passage 422 of the fine water generation unit 420B is provided.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of operation of the fine water discharge device according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 14 shows a driving state of the duct fan, a driving state of each cartridge fan, and each fine water generation according to the fifth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of time change of the energization state of a cartridge and the drive state of each damper. In FIG. 14, "cartridge fan A" indicates the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit 420A, "cartridge fan B" indicates the cartridge fan 23 of the fine water generation unit 420B, and "fine water generation cartridge A". Indicates the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the fine water generation unit 420A, "fine water generation cartridge B" indicates the fine water generation cartridge 24 of the fine water generation unit 420B, and "intake port damper A" indicates fine water. The intake port damper 429i of the generation unit 420A is shown, and the “intake port damper B” indicates the intake port damper 429i of the fine water generation unit 420B. In the fine water discharge device 410 of the fifth embodiment, when the fine water generation unit 420A is operated in the moisture absorption mode and the fine water generation unit 420B is operated in the moisture release mode, the control device 30 is the fine water generation unit 420A. The intake port damper A is controlled so that the intake port 422i is opened, the intake port damper B is controlled so that the intake port 422i of the fine water generation unit 420B is closed, and the outlet 422o is the air passage 422 of the fine water generation unit 420B. The outlet damper 429o is controlled so as to communicate with the air outlet damper 429o (see FIG. 13A). On the other hand, in the control device 30, when the fine water generation unit 420A is operated in the moisture release mode and the fine water generation unit 420B is operated in the moisture absorption mode, the intake port 422i of the fine water generation unit 420A is closed. The damper A is controlled and the intake port damper B is controlled so that the intake port 422i of the fine water generation unit 420B is opened, and the outlet damper 429o is controlled so that the outlet 422o communicates with the air passage 422 of the fine water generation unit 420A. (See FIG. 13 (b)). As a result, air containing fine water can be constantly blown out from the outlet 422o.

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the outlet 11o corresponds to the "outlet", the air passage 12 corresponds to the "air passage", the duct fan 13 corresponds to the "air passage side blower", and the communication passage 22 corresponds to the "communication passage". The base material 26a corresponds to the "base material portion", the conductive polymer film 26b corresponds to the "conductive polymer film", and the fine water generating cartridge 24 corresponds to the "fine water generating portion". The energizing circuit 27 corresponds to the "energizing part", the cartridge fan 23 corresponds to the "communication passage side blower", and the fine water generating units 20A, 20B, 120A, 120B, 220A, 220B are "fine water generating units". , And the control device 30 corresponds to the “control device”. Further, the introduction port 122i corresponds to the "introduction port", the outlet port 122o corresponds to the "outlet port", and the damper 129 corresponds to the "opening / closing member". Further, the temperature control cartridge 228 corresponds to the "heat exchange unit".

Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for the embodiment to solve the problem is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the embodiment is the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described above using the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various embodiments are used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, it can be done.

The present invention can be used in the manufacturing industry of a fine water discharge device and the like.

10,110,210,310,410 Fine water discharge device, 11 duct, 11o, 322o, 422o outlet, 12,322,422 air passage, 13 duct fan, 20A, 20B, 120A, 120B, 220A, 220B, 320 , 420A, 420B Fine water generation unit, 21,121,221,321,421 case, 22,122,222 communication passage, 23 cartridge fan, 24 fine water generation cartridge, 25 cartridge case, 26 fine water generation element, 26a group Material, 26b Conductive polymer film, 27 Energizing circuit, 30 Control device, 41 Start switch, 42 Air volume control switch, 122i inlet, 122o outlet, 129 damper, 228 temperature control cartridge, 422i intake port, 229i intake port damper 429o Outlet damper.

Claims (5)

It is a fine water discharge device that discharges fine water.
An air passage with an outlet and
An air passage side blower that sends air to the air passage so that air is blown out from the outlet,
A communication passage that communicates with the air passage on the upstream side of the outlet, a base material portion provided in the communication passage, and a conductive polymer film formed on the base material portion are included in the air due to a decrease in temperature. A fine water generating part that changes into a moisture absorbing state in which the moisture absorbed in the conductive polymer film is adsorbed on the conductive polymer film and a moisture releasing state in which the moisture absorbed in the conductive polymer film is released as fine water due to a temperature rise, and the base material. A plurality of fine water generating units each having an energizing unit that energizes the unit and a communication passage side blower that circulates air in the communication passage.
Air flows from the air passage to the communication passage while controlling the air passage side blower so that air is blown out from the outlet and controlling the energizing portion so that the fine water generating portion is in the moisture absorption state. Air is led out from the communication passage to the air passage while controlling the current-carrying part so that the moisture absorption mode for controlling the blower on the communication passage side and the fine water generating part are in the moisture release state. A control device that controls each of the plurality of fine water generation units so that the moisture release mode that controls the communication passage side blower is alternately repeated.
A fine water discharge device equipped with. The fine water discharge device according to claim 1.
The control device adds the air volume of the communication passage side blower of the fine water generation unit in the moisture absorption mode to the required air volume required for the outlet, and the fine water generation unit in the moisture release mode. The air passage side blower is controlled so that the air is sent out at the target air volume obtained by subtracting the air volume of the communication passage side blower.
Fine water discharge device. The fine water discharge device according to claim 1 or 2.
Each communication passage of the plurality of fine water generation units communicates with the air passage on substantially the same circumference of the air passage.
Fine water discharge device. The fine water discharge device according to claim 3.
The plurality of fine water generation units include an introduction port for introducing air from the air passage to the communication passage, an outlet for guiding air from the communication passage to the downstream side of the introduction port of the air passage, and the outlet. Each has an opening / closing member that opens the inlet and closes the outlet in the moisture absorption mode and closes the inlet and opens the outlet in the moisture release mode.
Fine water discharge device. The fine water discharge device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The plurality of fine water generation units are provided with a heat exchange unit for heat exchange of air passing through the communication passage on the air passage side of the communication passage on the air passage side.
Fine water discharge device.

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