JP2022022654A - Electrolyzed water generation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an electrolyzed water generation apparatus which enables a user to easily view a suction condition by a light-emitting part irradiating a pipe part having a suction port for discharging electrolyzed water to outside.SOLUTION: An electrolyzed water generation apparatus 1 which electrolyzes water to obtain electrolyzed water comprises: a body part 10 which has a hollow part 19 capable of reserving the water; an electrode part 30 which is provided in the hollow part 19 and which is composed of a plurality of electrode plates capable of applying a voltage to the water; a power source part 60 which performs power supply to the electrode part 30; a pipe part 91 which has a suction port 92 for discharging the water in the hollow part 19 to outside; and a light-emitting part 20 which irradiates the pipe part 91 with light. This enables a user to more easily view a suction condition of the electrolyzed water.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generator that generates electrolyzed water by electrolyzing water contained in a container.

After purifying the supplied tap water, well water, etc., these waters are electrolyzed to generate electrolyzed water, that is, alkaline electrolyzed water that can be used as drinking water and acidic electrolyzed water that is used for non-drinking such as wash water. Electrolyzed water generator (ion water conditioner) to be used, and similarly, to utilize the electrolysis of water, the water in a container of a predetermined size is electrolyzed, and the reduction obtained by this electrolysis is performed. A hydrogen water generator that allows a user to drink this water (hydrogen water) in a state where strong hydrogen gas is dissolved in water is well known. These generators are often used by connecting to water pipes.

Recently, there is a problem of infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria, and as a sterilizing and sterilizing solution, it can be produced by adding salt to water and electrolyzing it. A portable electrolyzed water generator having a structure that allows a user to easily generate electrolyzed water and spray it directly onto an object, such as acidic electrolyzed water having an astringent effect), has been proposed.

As an example of such a conventional electrolyzed water generator, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-266573.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-266073

The conventional electrolyzed water generator has the configuration shown in the above patent document. Water is put in a predetermined container and electrolyzed at the electrode portion to generate electrolyzed water, and the electrolyzed water is externally discharged at the discharge portion. Was discharging to.

Such an electrolyzed water generator does not have a light emitting element in the hollow part that stores water, and it may be difficult for the user to visually recognize the appearance of bubbles generated during electrolysis floating in the hollow part or the bubbles adhering to the suction pipe. I had a problem.
Further, the electrolyzed water generator has a problem that it may be difficult to visually recognize the suction state of the electrolyzed water of the suction pipe, the remaining capacity of the electrolyzed water, and the like.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electrolyzed water generator that irradiates a pipe portion having a suction port for discharging water in a hollow portion to the outside by a light emitting portion. ..

The electrolyzed water generator according to the disclosure of the present invention is an electrolyzed water generator that electrolyzes water to obtain electrolyzed water, and is arranged in a main body portion having a hollow portion capable of storing water and the hollow portion. An electrode portion composed of a plurality of electrode plates capable of applying a voltage to the electrode portion, a power supply portion for supplying power to the electrode portion, and a pipe portion having a suction port for discharging water in the hollow portion to the outside. It is provided with a light emitting portion that irradiates light toward the pipe portion.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, by irradiating the pipe portion with light, the light is applied to the suction port, which makes it easier for the user to visually recognize the suction state of the electrolyzed water.

Further, in the electrolyzed water generator according to the disclosure of the present invention, the light emitting portion is located at the center of the bottom surface of the hollow portion, if necessary.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, even when the pipe portion is curved and deviates from a predetermined position, it is possible to irradiate the pipe portion with light by irradiating the entire hollow portion.

Further, the electrolyzed water generator according to the disclosure of the present invention irradiates the light of the light emitting portion toward the suction port of the pipe portion as needed.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the inside of the pipe portion can be illuminated from the suction port.

Further, in the electrolyzed water generator according to the disclosure of the present invention, the pipe portion is made of a transparent material, if necessary.

As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the situation inside the suction port becomes easier to understand.

It is a front view of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a guide surface guidance state explanatory view of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the guide surface of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an electrode part distance relation explanatory drawing of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a lower sectional view of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the electrode part of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the guide surface of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the electrode part of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the electrode part of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the electrolyzed water generation apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a main body assembly perspective view of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a bottom view of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the electrode part of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a lower sectional view of the electrolyzed water generator which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention.

(First Embodiment of the present invention)
Hereinafter, the electrolyzed water generator 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In this embodiment, an example suitable for connection to the discharge unit 90 (spray nozzle) will be described.

In each of the above figures, the electrolyzed water generator 1 according to the present embodiment is formed as a tubular hollow container having both ends closed, and has a main body 10 capable of storing water in the hollow portion 19 and a hollow in the main body 10. A light emitting portion 20 arranged on the bottom surface portion 13a under the portion 19 and capable of irradiating light toward the hollow portion 19 and an arrangement on the upper side of the bottom surface portion 13a in the main body portion 10 to apply a voltage to water. In the electrode portion 30 composed of a plurality of electrodes 31, 32, 33 to be applied, the wall portion 40 provided in the electrode portion 30 and reflecting a part of the light emitted from the light emitting portion 20, and the main body portion 10. A control circuit unit 50 arranged on the lower side of the bottom surface 13a to adjust and control the energization state of the electrode unit 30, and a power supply unit 60 that supplies power to the electrode unit 30 under the control of the control circuit unit 50. The structure includes a detachable discharge portion 90 for discharging the water in the hollow portion to the outside, and a pipe portion 91 for sucking the water in the hollow portion in the discharge portion 90. Further, in the present embodiment, the suction port 92 at the tip of the pipe portion 91 is provided with the piece portion 93 in order to alleviate the impact at the time of contact with the wall portion 40.

The main body portion 10 is formed as a hollow container capable of storing a predetermined amount of water inside. Specifically, the tubular body portion 11 formed in a tapered hollow cylindrical shape and the tubular body portion 11 are formed. It has a discharge portion 90 detachably attached to the cylinder portion 11 in a state of closing one opening, and a bottom surface portion 13a which is the bottom of the electrolytic cell, and closes the other opening of the cylinder portion 11. It is configured to include a base portion 13 that is integrally attached to the tubular body portion 11 in a state. Further, a donut-shaped cartridge 16 detachably attached is provided on the upper portion of the tubular body portion 11. Depending on the demand, a structure in which the cartridge 16 is not arranged may be used.

By closing the openings at both ends of the tubular body portion 11 with the discharge portion 90 and the base portion 13, a hollow portion 19 closed inside is generated, and the main body portion 10 serves as an electrolytic cell to supply water to the hollow portion 19. It will be stored and electrolyzed into this water.

In the main body 10, light can be transmitted between the outside of the main body 10 and the hollow portion 19 at a predetermined position on the side surface of the tubular body 11 facing the hollow portion 19 above the electrode portion 30. A window portion 11b made of a transparent material is provided, and the water inside the main body portion 10 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 11b. Each part of the main body 10 other than the window 11b is made of an opaque material that does not allow light to pass through, and can be given an arbitrary color tone according to demand. Further, if necessary, a plurality of window portions 11b may be arranged on the side surface of the main body portion 10 so that the hollow portion 19 can be seen from each window portion.

The discharge portion 90 can discharge the liquid on the spray by pulling the trigger 90a, and is detachably attached to the tubular body portion 11 of the main body portion 10. The discharge portion 90 closes the opening of the tubular portion 11, while sucking water from the suction port 92 at the tip of the pipe portion 91 so that it can be taken out from the main body portion 10 as needed.

The detachably attached cartridge 16 on the upper part of the tubular body portion 11 is located above the window portion 11b of the tubular body portion 11 in the state of being attached to the tubular body portion 11, and the cartridge 16 is located from the window portion 11b. The state in which air bubbles are diffused into the water of the hollow portion 19 can be seen in the entire window portion 11b without being visible, which is also excellent in terms of aesthetics.

The discharge portion 90 is detachably attached to the tubular portion 11 while maintaining a watertight state by screwing or the like, and can be removed as needed when the cartridge is replaced. One opening of the cylinder portion 11 opened by removing the discharge portion 90 from the cylinder portion 11 is added to the hollow portion 19 with water, an electrolysis aid, or salt or the like for producing electrolytic hypophobic water. It can be used as an input port into which the object 17 can be input. When the cartridge 16 is provided on the top surface of the tubular body portion 11, the pipe portion 91 of the discharge portion 90 is inserted through the donut-shaped cartridge 16.

The cartridge 16 contains the additive 17 in a hollow container having a large number of through holes and allowing water to flow smoothly between the inside and the outside, and is attached to and detached from the upper part of the tubular body portion 11. It is a configuration that can be attached. When the user puts water in the main body, the water passes through the cartridge 16 and comes into contact with the additive 17 in the cartridge 16 to add the water to the cartridge 16. Further, the cartridge 16 can be configured so that it can be used in a state where water is stored in the hollow portion 19.

The total volume of the additive 17 is set to be smaller than the internal volume of the cartridge 16, and the additive 17 is movable within the cartridge. Since the additive 17 can move in the cartridge 16, the additive 17 moves and is agitated every time the main body 10 is tilted or moved, and the position of the additive 17 in the cartridge 16 and the water of the additive 17 are reached. The surface position in contact with the cartridge 16 can be changed every time the device is used, and the additive function of the cartridge 16 as a whole can be maintained for a long period of time.

The base portion 13 is attached with an electrode portion 30, a wall portion 40, a control circuit portion 50, and a power supply portion 60, and is integrally combined with a cylinder portion 11 together with a discharge portion 90 to form a main body portion 10, and the main body portion 10 is formed. A hollow portion 19 in a watertight state is formed inside. The base portion 13 can be detachably attached to the tubular body portion 11, and in that case, maintenance of the electrode portion 30 or the like becomes easy.

The bottom portion of the base portion 13 has a configuration in which a bottom cover 13c is disposed and closed. A control circuit unit 50 and a power supply unit 60 are provided in a space portion between the bottom surface portion 13a on the upper portion of the base portion 13 and the bottom cover 13c on the lower portion.

A light emitting unit 20 is provided at the center of the bottom surface portion 13a of the base portion 13. Further, on the side surface of the base portion 13, a power switch unit 80 that also serves as an operation status display unit, a cartridge status display unit 81, and a charging connection terminal unit 82 that is covered with a cover when not in use are provided.

The light emitting portion 20 is arranged in the center of the bottom surface portion 13a under the hollow portion 19 in the main body portion 10, and can irradiate light toward the inner wall 40a of the wall portion 40 and the suction port 92 of the pipe portion 91. It is a thing. Further, the pipe portion 91 is made of a transparent material that allows light to pass through, and a part of the light that has entered from the suction port 92 leaks to the outside and becomes visible from the window portion 11b.

Specifically, the light emitting unit 20 includes a translucent window portion 21 made of a translucent material provided on the bottom surface portion 13a of the base portion 13 of the main body portion 10, and a light emitting element (for example, a light emitting element) provided under the translucent window portion 21. , LED) 22.

The light emitting unit 20 reflects the irradiated light on the inner wall 40a of the wall portion 40 provided on the electrode portion 30 in a state where water is stored in the hollow portion of the main body portion 10, and passes through the window portion 11b to the main body portion. Arranged as reachable outside of 10.

Then, the light emitting unit 20 is controlled by the control circuit unit 50 to bring the light emitting element 22 into a lighting state in a predetermined color, for example, blue, while the electrolysis of water by energizing the electrode unit 30 is normally executed. .. The user confirms the progress of electrolyzed water generation by electrolysis from the light from the light emitting portion 20 seen from the window portion 11b and the appearance of the bubbles illuminated by this light diffusing in the water and adhering to the pipe portion 91. be able to. Further, the user can easily visually recognize the suction state of the electrolyzed water by looking at the pipe portion 91 irradiated with light from the light emitting portion 20.

The electrode portion 30 is arranged in an upright state in a substantially cylindrical shape on the upper side of the bottom surface portion 13a of the base portion 13 of the main body portion 10 and around the light emitting portion 20, and applies a voltage to the water put in the hollow portion 19. It is composed of three electrodes 31, 32, and 33 that can be applied. The electrode portion 30 is located on the side of the light emitting portion 20, and is arranged so as not to hinder the upward progress of the light from the light emitting portion 20 to the hollow portion 19.
The electrodes 31, 32, and 33 have a substantially cylindrical shape in which a thin metal plate is curved, and are arranged along the wall portion 40 in a gap portion inside the wall portion 40 inside the main body portion 10. Is. When the discharge portion 90 is attached, the suction port 92 of the pipe portion 91 is positioned and arranged between the substantially cylindrical electrode portions 30.

These electrodes 31, 32, and 33 have a substantially rod-shaped connecting conductor integrated with the thin plate portion having a substantially cylindrical arrangement, and the connecting conductor extends downward to the base portion 13 of the main body portion 10. It is configured to be arranged so as to penetrate the bottom surface portion 13a of the above.

Regarding these electrodes 31, 32, 33, the innermost electrode 31 and the outermost electrode 33 are used as anodes, and the intermediate electrode 32 sandwiched between them is used as a cathode, and conversely, the inner and outer electrodes 31, In some cases, the 33 is a cathode and the intermediate electrode 32 is an anode, and the polarity can be switched by the control circuit unit 50. In the control circuit unit 50, the case where the electrodes 31 and 33 are used as an anode and the electrode 32 is used as a cathode is a forward energization state, and the case where the electrodes 31 and 33 are used as a cathode and the electrode 32 is used as an anode is reversed. The direction is energized. For example, when salt is added to generate electrolytic hypochlorite, hypochlorite ions are generated on the surface of the electrode as the anode when electrolysis is performed by energizing the electrode. The generated bubbles rise along the surface of the electrode, separate from the electrode portion on the upper side of the electrode portion 30, and diffuse into the water of the hollow portion 19.

The wall portion 40 is a substantially tubular body in which two cylinders of different sizes are integrally combined so as to overlap each other inside and outside to form a gap for accommodating the electrode portion 30 in the middle, and the base portion 13 in the main body portion 10 is formed. It is configured to be arranged so as to project upward from the bottom surface portion 13a of the above. The wall portion 40 is arranged in the vicinity of the electrode portion 30 so as to sandwich the electrode portion 30 between the inner and outer tubular portions forming the wall portion 40. When the discharge portion 90 is attached, the wall portion 40 prevents the pipe portion 91 and the suction port 92 of the discharge portion 90 from coming into contact with the electrode portion 30 and being damaged.

Like the electrode portion 30, this wall portion 40 is also located on the side of the light emitting portion 20, and is arranged so as not to hinder the upward progress of the light from the light emitting portion 20 to the hollow portion 19. Allows the light from It is reflected and advances in the water of the hollow portion 19 upward.

The surface of the inner wall 40a of the wall portion 40 is a smooth surface that does not easily cause diffuse reflection (diffuse reflection) when the light from the light emitting portion 20 hits the surface and is reflected. Further, even if the pipe portion 91 and the piece portion 93 come into contact with each other, the pipe portion 91 is slippery and can be easily guided to a predetermined position.
The wall portion 40 is made of a material whose surface is a high-brightness color, for example, white or a plastic having a color close to it, thereby reducing the absorption of light from the light emitting portion 20 on the surface and reflecting light. The degree of doing is increased. In addition, the wall portion 40 has other surface textures, for example, transparent, as long as it reflects a part or all of the light once or a plurality of times so that it can reach the upper part of the window portion 11b. It is also possible to use a general mirror in which a metal film as a reflective surface is attached to the back surface side of a smooth glass plate or a resin plate, or a plate-like body having a metallic luster on the front surface. If necessary, an opening for distributing water to the electrodes may be provided on the surface of the inner wall 40a.

The upper portion of the wall portion 40 is formed so that the height of the upper end portion thereof is slightly larger than the height of the upper end portion of the electrode portion 30 and the upper portion of the wall portion 40 reaches the upper side of the electrode portion 30 and covers the electrode portion 30 from above. It is a composition. Then, in the portion covering the electrode portion 30 above the wall portion 40 from above, a guide surface 40b for guiding the piece portion 93 having the suction port 92 in a predetermined direction and an electrode portion 30 are generated to the extent that the guide function is not impaired. It is configured to be provided with a plurality of circular hole-shaped openings 41 through which bubbles pass upward.

In this way, the wall portion 40 is provided on the electrode portion 30, so that the wall portion 40 covers the electrode portion 30 from at least the inner peripheral side thereof, and the opening portion through which the bubbles generated in the electrode portion 30 can pass is provided on the upper portion of the wall portion 40. The structure is such that the hollow portion 19 of the air bubbles is allowed to diffuse into the water only above the upper end portion of the wall portion 40, so that the air bubbles generated in the electrode portion 30 are separated from the electrode portion 30 and are hollow. The position where the portion 19 diffuses into the water is on the upper side of the electrode portion 30 away from the light emitting portion 20, and up to this position, bubbles are blocked by the wall portion 40 and do not separate from the electrode portion 30, and remain on the electrode surface or on the electrode surface. Since the light only rises in the vicinity, the light from the light emitting portion 20 is not hindered by bubbles or the like, and the light diffuses into the water near the window portion 11b and the bubbles attached to the pipe portion 91. It can be appropriately illuminated and made visible. If it is possible to prevent bubbles from hindering the progress of light on the upper side of the light emitting portion 20 by providing a wall portion 40 on the electrode portion 30 in this way, the electrodes 31 and 32 forming the electrode portion 30 can be prevented. A part of 33 may reach below the light emitting unit 20 so that bubbles are generated at a position below the light emitting unit 20.

Further, any of the openings 41 at the upper part of the wall portion 40 is arranged so as to be located closer to the inner surface of the window portion 11b, and air bubbles emitted from the openings 41 diffuse into water in the vicinity of the window portion 11b. As a result, just before the light traveling from the light emitting unit 20 reaches the outside through the window portion 11b, it illuminates the bubbles diffused in the water in the vicinity of the window portion 11b, and the light illuminating the bubbles here is the shortest distance to the window. It reaches the part 11b and goes out. As a result, since the light illuminating the bubbles can be suppressed from being attenuated while traveling in the water, the bubbles diffused in the water while being illuminated by the light and the bubbles adhering to the pipe portion 91 can be reliably visually recognized through the window portion 11b. Can be. Further, even when a plurality of window portions 11b are arranged or when the tubular body portion 11 is made of a transparent member, by locating the opening portion 41 closer to the inner surface of the window portion 11b, the user can use any of the window portions 11b. You can clearly see the bubbles that diffuse in the water.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the guide surface 40b at the upper end of the inner wall 40a of the wall portion 40 is a piece of the pipe portion 91 of the discharge portion 90 or the tip of the pipe portion 91 to be inserted when the discharge portion 90 is attached. When the portion 93 comes into contact with the upper end portion of the wall portion 40, the portion 93 is guided in a predetermined direction. The shape of the guide surface 40b includes a shape such as an R surface and a C chamfer. Further, by making the dimension A of the piece portion 93 larger than the distance C (void) between the inner wall of the hollow portion 19 and the wall portion 40, the piece portion 93 can be guided to the inside of the substantially cylindrical electrode portion 30. .. It is desirable that the distance C (void) is as short as possible, but a certain distance is secured in order to sufficiently distribute water to the electrode portion 30.

The dimension of the circular hole of the opening 41 at the upper end of the wall portion 40 is preferably selected according to the dimension A of the piece portion 93 of the pipe portion 91. By making the size of the piece portion 93 larger than the size of the circular hole of the opening 41, it is possible to prevent the piece portion 93 from being caught in the opening 41 and being guided to a predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 5, the distance C (void) between the wall portion 40 covering the electrode portion 30 from above and the inner wall of the hollow portion 19 is 1 of the distance B from the center of the hollow portion 19 to the inner wall 40a of the wall portion 40. It is set to 1/10 or more or 1/3 or less (preferably about 1/5). In this way, the distance B from the center of the hollow portion 19 to the inner wall 40a of the wall portion 40 is sufficiently large so that the electrode portion 30 has the maximum diameter as much as possible along the inner wall of the hollow portion 19. The electrode area can be increased and the efficiency of electrolysis can be improved. Further, since the suction port 92 of the pipe portion 91 and the electrode portion 30 are separated from each other, the electrode portion 30 can be configured to be out of the way when water is sucked up by the suction port 92. By reducing the distance between the poles of the electrodes 31, 32, 33, the efficiency of electrolysis can be increased, and the distance B can be further increased.

By covering the electrode portion 30 from above with the wall portion 40, even if the user accidentally drops the electrolyzed water generator 1, the wall portion 40 absorbs the impact to prevent the electrode portion 30 from short-circuiting, and the wall. Even if a foreign substance is mixed in the portion 40, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the user is adversely affected, such as preventing adhesion between the electrodes and preventing electrolysis.

The control circuit unit 50 is disposed below the bottom surface portion 13a of the base portion 13 of the main body portion 10 so as to be isolated from the hollow portion 19, and is electrically connected to the electrodes 31, 32, 33 of the electrode portion 30. In addition to adjusting and controlling the energization state of the electrode unit 30, various controls such as light emission control of the light emitting element 22 of the light emitting unit 20 are performed.

Specifically, the control circuit unit 50 is attached to the inside of the base portion 13 as a circuit board on which each element forming a control circuit or the like is mounted, and the electrodes 31, 32, 33 that penetrate the bottom surface portion 13a of the base portion 13 It is electrically connected to a connecting conductor via a lead wire, and is provided with a light emitting element 22 of a light emitting unit 20 on a substrate.

The control circuit unit 50 is also electrically connected to the battery forming the power supply unit 60, and while receiving the required electric power, controls whether or not the electric power can be supplied to the electrode unit 30 and the degree of supply of the electric power. At the same time, control is performed so that the light emitting element 22 of the light emitting unit 20 provided on the circuit board is in a predetermined light emitting state while the electrode unit 30 is energized, and the light emitting unit 20 is irradiated with light.

In addition, the control circuit unit 50 includes a switch 80b of the power switch unit 80 located on the side surface of the base unit 13, a light emitting element as an operating state display unit, a light emitting element 81b of the cartridge status display unit 81, and a connection terminal for charging. Each of the portions 82 is provided on the circuit board in a surface mount state.

The power switch unit 80 is attached in a state of being embedded in the side surface of the base unit 13, and is provided on the circuit board of the control circuit unit 50 as an arrangement in which the button unit 80a pressed by the user and the button unit 80a are in contact with each other. , A switch 80b of a type that changes the state of contacts while the button portion 80a is pressed, and light radiated through the translucent button portion 80a arranged on the back side of the button portion 80a reaches the outside. It is configured to include a light emitting element for causing the light to be generated. The button unit 80a and the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 also serve as an operating state display unit that displays light emission according to the device operating state or error state based on the control of the control circuit unit 50. This light emitting element is an RGB LED whose emission color can be adjusted, and the emission color can be switched by the control circuit unit 50 according to the operating state so that the user can grasp the state of the device by the color of the light. I have to.

The cartridge status display unit 81 is provided on the circuit board of the translucent window portion 81a integrally arranged on the side surface of the base portion 13 and the control circuit unit 50 in the vicinity of the translucent window portion 81a, and is translucent. It is configured to include a light emitting element 81b that allows light emitted through the window portion 81a to reach the outside, and displays light emission according to the necessity of replacement of the cartridge 16 based on the control of the control circuit unit 50. During the period in which it is expected that the cartridge 16 can normally exert the addition function, the control circuit unit 50 causes the light emitting element 81b of the cartridge status display unit 81 to have a predetermined color (for example, green) indicating the normal state of the cartridge 16. ) Is lit.

The connection terminal portion 82 is exposed to the outside through an opening provided on the side surface of the base portion 13, and is capable of connecting a terminal portion on the charging device side such as a power adapter. The connection terminal portion 82 is covered with a cover 82a detachably attached to the opening of the base portion 13 when not in use, so as to prevent contact with outside air and moisture. The control circuit unit 50 controls charging to the power supply unit 60 by receiving power supply from the charging device connected through the connection terminal unit 82. As the connection terminal portion 82, for example, a USB female connector is used, and power for charging is received at a voltage (5 V) corresponding to the USB standard.

In charging the power supply unit 60 by the control circuit unit 50, the connection terminal unit 82 establishes a direct electrical connection state with the charging device to receive power supply related to charging. Not limited to this, a power receiving circuit that combines elements such as coils that receive power by a non-contact power supply method and peripheral circuits is built into the base 13 together with the control circuit unit 50 to supply power that supports non-contact power supply. It is also possible to position the base 13 in the vicinity of the device to receive the power supply related to charging, and it is possible to save the trouble of connecting the power supply cable or the like related to charging.

The control circuit unit 50 receives power from the power supply unit 60 based on an operation input to the power switch unit 80 by the user, and electrolyzes water by energizing the electrodes 31, 32, 33 of the electrode unit 30. While it is possible to generate electrolyzed water by performing the above, various controls such as energization of each electrode 31, 32, 33 are executed so that electrolysis can be appropriately performed while ensuring safety. is doing.

The control circuit unit 50 monitors the current value related to the energization after the start of electrolysis by energizing the electrode unit 30, and this value is set in advance during a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). When the predetermined current value (for example, 600 mA) or more, which is the threshold value for current determination, is reached, it is determined that the current is overcurrent, the energization is stopped, the electrolysis is interrupted, and the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 is displayed as an error. Is controlled to blink in a predetermined color (for example, red) for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

Similarly, in the control circuit unit 50, while monitoring the current value related to energization after the start of electrolysis, the predetermined current value becomes a preset threshold value for undercurrent determination during a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When it reaches a value (for example, 100 mA), it is determined that the current is undercurrent due to the absence of water around the electrode portion 30 (so-called open state), and the energization is stopped to stop the electrolysis. .. By appropriately detecting overcurrent and open in this way, safety can be ensured and wasteful power consumption can be suppressed.

During electrolysis, the control circuit unit 50 has the innermost electrode 31 and the outermost electrode 31 among the three electrodes 31, 32, 33 of the electrode unit 30 in order to minimize the deterioration of the electrode unit 30 due to electrolysis. The electrode 33 is the anode and the intermediate electrode 32 is the cathode, and the opposite, the innermost electrode 31 and the outermost electrode 33 are the cathodes, and the intermediate electrode 32 is the anode. Control is performed to switch between the reverse energization state and the state after half the time (for example, 90 seconds) of the preset electrolysis time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed. Further, the control circuit unit 50 records the cumulative electrolysis time of each of the forward energization state and the reverse energization state, and when the electrode unit 30 starts energization, the cumulative electrolysis time in the forward energization state is opposite to that of the forward energization state. By comparing with the cumulative electrolysis time in the energized state, the energization is started with the energized state having the shorter cumulative electrolysis time as the initial setting, and the deterioration state of the electrode portion 30 is equalized and adversely affected to electrolysis. Is suppressed.

Further, the control circuit unit 50 is within a few seconds (for example, within a few seconds) after the user presses the power switch unit 80 in order to prevent the electrode unit 30 from starting energization due to an erroneous operation of the power switch unit 80. The control to energize the electrode portion 30 is started only by pressing again within 3 seconds). As a result, when the power switch unit 80 is accidentally pressed due to an object contact with the power switch unit 80 or the like, energization of the electrode unit 30 starts as it is and electrolysis is executed, which is wasteful. It prevents the consumption of electric power and makes it possible to secure the maximum electric power supply period of the power supply unit 60 which is a battery.

In addition, the control circuit unit 50 goes into a low power consumption state after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed without pressing the power switch unit 80 after the power switch unit 80 is first pressed. By shifting and stopping the power supply to each light emitting element and each part of the control circuit, the power consumption when the device is not in use is suppressed.

Further, the control circuit unit 50 monitors the battery voltage, and when it falls below a certain set value, it is in a state of needing charging and controls to limit the electrolysis of water by energizing the electrode unit 30. Specifically, when the battery voltage falls below the set value when the electrolysis is not performed, when the user presses the power switch unit 80 twice to instruct the execution of the electrolysis, the control circuit unit 50 is an electrode. Control is performed so that the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 is blinked in a predetermined color (for example, blue) for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) as a charging reminder display without starting the energization of the unit 30.

On the other hand, if the battery voltage falls below the set value during electrolysis, the electrolysis during execution is executed as usual until the initially specified time (for example, 3 minutes) elapses from the start, and then charging is performed. As a request display, the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 is controlled to be in a blinking state in a predetermined color (for example, blue). As a result, the user is informed that charging is necessary for electrolysis, the user is prompted to perform charging, and the power supply unit 60 smoothly returns to a state where power related to electrolysis can be supplied. be able to.

In addition, the control circuit unit 50 monitors the temperature of the power supply unit 60, which is a battery, and when this temperature deviates from a preset range (for example, −20 ° C. to 60 ° C.) as the electrolyzable range, the power supply is supplied. In order to maintain the stability of the unit 60, control is performed to limit the electrolysis of water by energizing the electrode unit 30. Specifically, when the temperature falls out of the electrolyzable range when the electrolysis is not performed, when the user presses the power switch unit 80 twice to instruct the execution of the electrolysis, the control circuit unit 50 conducts an electrode. Control is performed so that the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 is in a blinking state for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in a predetermined color (for example, pink) different from each state as an error display without starting the energization of the unit 30. ..

On the other hand, if the temperature falls outside the electrolyzable range during electrolysis, the control circuit unit 50 stops the electrolysis during execution, and displays the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 in a predetermined color (for example, as an error display). , Pink) is controlled to blink. This informs the user that the power supply unit 60 is in a temperature state unsuitable for electrolysis, and waits until the power supply unit 60 returns to an appropriate temperature range, or when the temperature of the ambient environment is the cause. Can be moved to an appropriate environment where the temperature of the power supply unit 60 is within the electrolyzable range, and the device can be used, and deterioration of the power supply unit 60 due to unreasonable use can be prevented.

In addition, the control circuit unit 50 also controls the replacement time of the cartridge 16. Specifically, has the control circuit unit 50 completed electrolysis over a preset electrolysis time (for example, 3 minutes), or has the electrolysis been forcibly terminated by a user's operation in the middle of the electrolysis time? Regardless of this, the number of times the electrode portion 30 is energized and electrolysis is executed is held and recorded as the number of cartridge use counters, and the update is performed when the electrolysis is completed or forcibly terminated. When the updated value of the number of cartridge use counters reaches a preset limit value, for example, 360 times (corresponding to the case of using the cartridge three times a day for about four months), the control circuit unit 50 is in the cartridge state. The light emitting element 81b of the display unit 81 is set to be lit in a color other than a predetermined color (for example, green) indicating a normal state (for example, red), and the user temporarily switches the power supply until the counter number is reset. Even if the unit 80 is pressed twice to instruct the execution of electrolysis, the control circuit unit 50 controls to prohibit electrolysis without starting the energization of the electrode unit 30.

Prior to this, the control circuit unit 50 reaches a predetermined value in which the updated value of the number of cartridge use counters is less than the limit value, for example, 318 times (360 times when used three times a day for about two weeks). In that case, that is, when the limit value is reached two weeks before the limit value, the light emitting element 81b of the cartridge status display unit 81 is changed from the lighting state of the predetermined color (for example, green) indicating the normal state to the predetermined color. The control for switching to the blinking state is performed, and the user is notified that the replacement time of the cartridge 16 has been reached.

As a result, the cartridge 16 whose addition capacity has decreased due to use can not be continued to be used as it is, and the user can replace the cartridge 16 by using the cartridge 16 whose addition capacity is secured. The quality of electrolyzed water can be maintained. Further, since the user can know that the cartridge 16 has reached the replacement time by the blinking display of the cartridge status display unit 81 before the electrolysis cannot be performed, the user is urged to replace the cartridge 16 and the electrolysis is performed. It is possible to prevent the user from falling into a situation where the electrolyzed water cannot be obtained.

The number of cartridge use counters in the control circuit unit 50 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) for the user's power switch unit 80 in a charging state in which the control circuit unit 50 controls charging to the power supply unit 60. It is set to be reset when a long press operation is detected. By requiring preparatory work such as charging the battery once for resetting, the user cannot easily reset the battery and the user is urged to replace the cartridge. After the reset, electrolysis is possible, and the counting of the number of new electrolysis executions starts from the beginning.

Assuming the configuration of the above-mentioned electrolyzed water generation device 1, an example of electrolyzed hypochlorite (electrolyzed water) produced by adding salt to water and electrolyzing it will be described in more detail. Electrolyzed hypochlorous acid has appropriate values such as hypochlorous acid concentration and pH value (hereinafter referred to as concentration) that can exert its ability as a sterilizing solution or a sterilizing solution. It has been confirmed that this predetermined appropriate concentration attenuates with the passage of time, and the time varies depending on the water temperature, the amount of ultraviolet rays, the main body structure and the volume. The time at which the concentration becomes unsuitable for use and the sterilization ability decay time (hereinafter, for example, 48 hours) are stored and set in advance in the control circuit unit 50 so that they can be counted by the timekeeping means provided in the control circuit unit 50. It is configured. For example, after pouring water and salt into the hollow portion 19, if the power switch portion 80 is pressed and a voltage is applied to the electrode portion 30, electrolysis is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) to electrolyze hypochlorite. Is generated. However, the electrolytic hypochlorite stored in the hollow portion 19 maintains the sterilizing ability for 48 hours after being generated, and the power switch section 80 again performs the time less than 48 hours when the sterilizing ability can be maintained. It is unnecessary to push and allow electrolysis because it still has sterilizing ability, and it also wastes power.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the adjusting means for adjusting the application of the voltage to the electrode unit 30 includes the control circuit unit 50 and the timekeeping means. The timekeeping means counts 48 hours, and the control circuit unit 50 disallows the application of voltage to the electrode unit 30 when the power switch unit 80 is pressed again before 48 hours. There is. However, considering the capacity of the hollow portion 19, there is a high possibility that it will be used on the same day after it is generated, so let's put water and salt into the hollow portion 19 again and press the power switch unit 80 to electrolyze it. Even so, the counting of the timekeeping means continues and the electrolysis is not performed.

In order to solve such a problem, a liquid detection sensor is provided on the bottom surface portion 13a in the hollow portion 19 or the wall portion 40 of the bottom surface portion 13a so that the presence or absence of liquid (electrolyzed hypochlorite) can be detected. There is. The liquid detection sensor is composed of a pair of electrodes. A pulse-like current is passed from the control circuit unit 50 to the pair of electrodes, and if there is a liquid, it becomes conductive, and if there is no liquid, it becomes non-conducting. Each signal is analyzed by the control circuit unit 50 to determine the presence or absence of liquid. It is configured to be detectable.

That is, the control circuit unit 50 constantly senses the signal from the liquid detection sensor, and if it detects that there is no liquid within 48 hours after the electrolyzed hypochlorite is generated, it takes 48 hours. It is configured to reset the count. As a result, if the electrolytic hypochlorite is used up within the set time of 48 hours, water and salt are added to the hollow portion 19, and if the power switch portion 80 is pressed again, new electrolysis is performed and the electrolysis is performed. It can produce subwater. At this time, the set time of 48 hours is newly set by pressing the power switch unit 80, and the clock is counted.

Further, the above-mentioned 48-hour time setting needs to be changed depending on the season and room temperature. That is, it is necessary to change the set time depending on the water temperature in the hollow portion 19. If the water temperature is high, the time for the concentration of electrolytic hypochlorite to decrease will be earlier, and the time for the sterilization ability to be decreased will be earlier. Can be prevented.

Specifically, a water temperature sensor is provided in the hollow portion 19, and the control circuit unit 50 adjusts the set time of 48 hours based on the signal of the water temperature sensor. If the water temperature is higher than the standard water temperature (for example, in the range of 20 to 25 ° C.), the set time is shortened for several hours, and if the water temperature is lower than the standard water temperature, the set time is lengthened for several hours.

Further, the 48-hour time setting needs to be changed depending on the place of use such as near a window or a dark room. That is, it is necessary to change the set time depending on the amount of ultraviolet rays emitted into the hollow portion 19. If the amount of ultraviolet rays is large, the time for the concentration of electrolytic hypochlorite to decrease will be faster, and the time for the sterilization ability to be reduced will be earlier. Can be prevented.

Specifically, an ultraviolet sensor is provided on the surface of the main body 10, and the control circuit unit 50 adjusts the set time of 48 hours based on the signal of the ultraviolet sensor. If the amount of ultraviolet rays is greater than the standard amount of ultraviolet rays, the set time is shortened for several hours, and if the amount of ultraviolet rays is less than the standard amount, the set time is lengthened, for example. It is also possible to derive the set time by measuring the water temperature and the amount of ultraviolet rays at the same time.

As a sensor for detecting the concentration of electrolytic hypochlorous acid other than setting and adjusting the sterilizing ability decay time, here, a hypochlorous acid concentration sensor capable of measuring the value of hypochlorous acid concentration and a pH value can be measured. It is also possible to mount a device that is used in combination with a pH sensor. As mentioned above, the concentration of electrolytic hypochlorite has an appropriate value that can exert its ability as a sterilizing solution or a sterilizing solution. This predetermined appropriate concentration decays over time. The bactericidal ability cannot be exhibited in about 48 hours, but the time during which the bactericidal ability decreases varies depending on the place of use. If it is judged that the concentration is low and the switch is turned on, the concentration is actually sufficient for sterilization, but it is electrolyzed wastefully and wasteful power consumption is used.

Therefore, in the hollow portion 19, a sensor (hypochlorite concentration sensor or pH sensor) capable of measuring a concentration (hypochlorite concentration or pH value) suitable for the sterilizing ability of the electrolytic hypochlorite generated in the hollow portion 19 can be measured. ) Is provided, a reference concentration that is not suitable for use is stored and set in the control circuit unit 50 in advance, and the signal from the sensor sent to the control circuit unit 50 is analyzed to determine the concentration that is suitable for use. It is configured to judge whether it is not.

For example, after pouring water and salt into the hollow portion 19, if the power switch portion 80 is pressed and a voltage is applied to the electrode portion 30, electrolysis is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) to electrolyze hypochlorite. Is generated. However, the electrolytic hypochlorite stored in the hollow portion 19 usually maintains the sterilizing ability for 48 hours after being generated, and is switched again at a time less than 48 hours during which the sterilizing ability can be maintained. It is unnecessary to allow electrolysis because it still has bactericidal ability, and it also wastes power.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the adjusting means for adjusting the application of the voltage to the electrode unit 30 includes a control circuit unit 50 and a sensor for detecting the concentration of the electrolytic hypochlorite, and is configured. If the concentration of is not attenuated to a predetermined concentration, even if the power switch unit 80 is pressed again, the application of the voltage to the electrode unit 30 is not permitted. The above technical idea is an electrolyzed water generator that produces acidic electrolyzed water that has an action of tightening the skin (astringent effect) for drinking alkaline electrolyzed water and for washing the face, other than the embodiment of the electrolyzed water generator that generates electrolyzed hypochlorite. It can also be applied to such things as. Of course, the configuration is not limited to the above-mentioned electrolyzed water generator 1, and the present invention can be applied to the electrolyzed water generator of each embodiment described later. The electrolyzed water generator 1 according to the above embodiment can be expressed as follows.

An electrolytic water generator in which a voltage is applied to an electrode portion to generate electrolytic water when the power switch is operated, and the adjusting means is provided with an adjusting means for adjusting the application of a voltage to the electrode portion. After the generation of electrolyzed water is completed, when the power switch is operated again (within a specified time or if the concentration of electrolyzed water exceeds the specified set concentration), the application of voltage to the electrode is not permitted. An electrolyzed water generator characterized by this.

In the above configuration, the adjusting means includes a control circuit and a time measuring means, and a time at which the concentration becomes unsuitable for use is set, and the measuring means counts the time at which the concentration becomes unsuitable for use. The controlled circuit is characterized in that if the power switch is operated again before the time when the concentration becomes unsuitable for use, the application of voltage to the electrode portion is not permitted. Generator.

In the above configuration, the adjusting means includes a control circuit and a sensor for detecting the concentration of the electrolyzed water, and the control circuit is operated by the power switch again if the concentration of the electrolyzed water is not attenuated to a predetermined concentration. Even if it is done, the electrolyzed water generator is characterized in that the application of voltage to the electrode portion is not permitted.

The power supply unit 60 supplies electric power to the electrode unit 30 and other operating portions under the control of the control circuit unit 50. Specifically, as the power supply unit 60, a rechargeable secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery is used.

The power supply unit 60 is arranged in a space portion between the bottom surface portion 13a on the upper portion of the base portion 13 and the bottom cover 13c on the lower portion in the main body portion 10, and in a region below the control circuit portion 50. The battery forming the power supply unit 60 may be replaced after allowing access to the power supply unit 60 by attaching / detaching the bottom cover 13c to / from the base unit 13. In this case, the power supply unit 60 is not limited to a rechargeable secondary battery, and may be a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a manganese battery, for example.

Next, the usage state of the electrolyzed water generator 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. As a premise, the ambient temperature of the device is close to normal temperature included in the preset electrolyzable range, the power supply unit 60 is charged in advance, and the electrode unit 30 is operated by the user through the operation of the power switch unit 80. It is assumed that electricity can be supplied to the switch. However, in the initial state of the control circuit unit 50 before the operation, the power supply to each light emitting element and each part of the control circuit is stopped while maintaining the state in which the input such as the user's operation to the power switch unit 80 can be detected. It is assumed that the power consumption is low. Further, it is assumed that each of the electrodes 31, 32, 33 of the electrode portion 30 can be electrolyzed with water without any problem by energization without adhesion or deterioration of precipitates. Further, in the recording by the control circuit unit 50, it is assumed that the cumulative electrolysis time in the forward energization state is short, and the energization is performed with the forward energization state as the initial setting.

First, the user removes the discharge portion 90 of the main body portion 10 from the tubular portion 11, and in a state where the hollow portion 19 is opened, water such as tap water is appropriately poured into the hollow portion 19 to obtain a predetermined amount of water. Add water until it becomes. After adding water, salt is added and the discharge portion 90 is attached to the tubular body portion 11 to integrate the main body portion 10, and the hollow portion 19 is isolated from the outside of the main body portion 10 in a watertight state.

When the user presses the power switch unit 80 to generate electrolyzed water after pouring water into the main body 10, the control circuit unit 50 receives a change in the conduction state of the switch 80b and performs a second operation. The state temporarily shifts to the waiting state, and the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 is set to the lighting state in the first predetermined color (for example, white).

After the first operation of the power switch unit 80, before the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) set in advance elapses, the user performs the second pressing operation on the power switch unit 80. The control circuit unit 50 recognizes that it is a formal instruction operation for generating electrolyzed water by the user, starts energization of the electrode unit 30, and makes the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 a second predetermined color (for example,). Switch to the lighting state in blue). In this way, the electrodes 31, 32, and 33 of the electrode portion 30 are energized, and the electrolysis of water in the hollow portion 19 of the main body portion 10 proceeds.

If the user does not press the power switch unit 80 for the second time after the first operation of the power switch unit 80 and before the first predetermined time elapses, the control circuit unit 50 makes an erroneous operation for the first operation. It shifts to the state of waiting for the next operation as a new first operation. Then, if a new pressing operation is performed on the power switch unit 80 by the user before the second predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses from the previous operation, the control circuit unit 50 is again operated by the user. It will wait for the second pressing operation on the power switch unit 80. On the other hand, if there is no operation on the power switch unit 80 by the user before the second predetermined time elapses from the previous operation, the control circuit unit 50 shifts to a low power consumption state and the power switch unit The light emitting element of the 80 is switched to the extinguished state, and the state returns to the initial state of waiting for the first pressing operation on the power switch unit 80 of the user.

In the state where the electrolysis of water proceeds by energizing the electrode portion 30, the intermediate electrode 32, which is the cathode in the forward energization state, is next on both the front and back surfaces facing the inner and outer electrodes 31 and 33, which are the anodes. Ions of chlorite are generated, and bubbles rise along the surfaces of the electrodes 31 and 33.

Further, in the progress state of this electrolysis, the light emitting element 22 of the light emitting unit 20 is also turned on in a predetermined color (for example, blue) by the control circuit unit 50, and among the light emitted from the light emitting unit 20, the light emitting unit 20 is turned on. The light that travels diagonally through the water through the translucent window portion 21 and heads toward the wall portion 40 is reflected once or multiple times on the inner peripheral surface of the wall portion 40, and is inside the wall portion 40 in the hollow portion 19. It travels upward in the water of the space.
In this way, while the light travels through the space inside the wall portion 40, the light from the light emitting portion 20 is not hindered by bubbles or the like, and the light reaches the region above the upper end portion of the wall portion 40.

On the upper side of the wall portion 40, bubbles rising from the opening 41 at the upper part of the wall portion 40 are diffused into water, and the light from the light emitting portion 20 illuminates these bubbles. In particular, in the window portion 11b on the side surface of the main body portion 10 where the user can see the hollow portion 19, just before the light traveling from the light emitting portion 20 reaches the outside through the window portion 11b, the window portion 11b is closer to the inner surface. It exits from the opening 41 located in and illuminates the bubbles diffused into the water in the vicinity of the window 11b. The light illuminating the bubbles reaches the window portion 11b with almost no attenuation at the shortest distance, passes through the window portion 11b, and goes out of the main body portion 10, and the user sees this light.

The user can confirm the progress of generation of electrolyzed water by electrolysis from the appearance of diffusing the water of the bubbles illuminated by the light from the light emitting unit 20 which can be clearly seen from the window portion 11b.

In a state where the electrolysis of water progresses due to the energization of the electrode unit 30, the control circuit unit 50 has a length of several seconds (for example, 2 seconds) to the power switch unit 80 related to the user's instruction to suspend the electrolysis. It is determined whether or not the push operation has been performed, and if the long press operation is performed, the energization of the electrode portion 30 is stopped and the electrolysis is completed.

On the other hand, when such a long press operation is not performed, the control circuit unit 50 continues the electrolysis, and then the elapsed time from the start of energization of the electrode unit 30 related to the electrolysis is set once. When the third predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds), which is half of the electrolysis time (for example, 3 minutes), is reached, the electrode portion 30 is energized with the inner and outer electrodes 31 and 33 as the anodes and the intermediate electrodes. The initial forward energization state with 32 as the cathode is switched to the reverse energization state with the inner and outer electrodes 31 and 33 as the cathode and the intermediate electrode 32 as the anode.

As a result, in the reverse energization state, hypochlorite ions are generated on the surface of the electrodes 31 and 33, which are the cathodes, on the surfaces of the inner and outer electrodes 31 and 33 facing the intermediate electrodes 32 which are the anodes. In addition, each bubble rises along the surfaces of the electrodes 31 and 33, but the point where the raised bubble exits only from the opening 41 at the upper part of the wall 40 is the same as in the forward energization state, and the hollow portion. The state in which the diffusion of the bubbles into the water of 19 and the state in which the bubbles are diffused in the water can be visually recognized by the user from the window portion 11b is maintained as it is.

The control circuit unit 50 switches the energization state of the electrode unit 30 from the forward energization state to the reverse energization state, and then again for a few seconds to the power switch unit 80 related to the user's instruction to suspend electrolysis (for example,). It is determined whether or not the long press operation (for 2 seconds) has been performed. If a long press operation is performed here, the energization of the electrode portion 30 is stopped and the electrolysis is completed. When the long press operation is not performed, the control circuit unit 50 continues the electrolysis, and then the elapsed time from the start of energization of the electrode unit 30 related to the electrolysis is set once. When the electrolysis time (for example, 3 minutes) is reached, the energization of the electrode portion 30 is stopped and the electrolysis is completed.

After the energization of the electrode unit 30 is stopped, the control circuit unit 50 switches the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 and the light emitting element 22 of the light emitting unit 20 from the lit state to the extinguished state, and transfers the light emitting element to the electrode unit 30 in the previous electrolysis. The cumulative electrolysis time of each energized state is updated and recorded based on each duration of the forward energized state and the reverse energized state. Further, the control circuit unit 50 increases and updates the number of cartridge use counters by one time.

Subsequently, the control circuit unit 50 determines whether or not the updated value of the number of cartridge use counters has reached a predetermined value (for example, 318 times) before the preset limit value, and determines whether or not the predetermined value has reached the predetermined value. When the limit value is reached, it is further determined whether or not the limit value (for example, 360 times) has been reached, and when the limit value is reached, the control circuit unit 50 is the light emitting element of the cartridge status display unit 81. 81b is set to a lighting state in a predetermined color (for example, red) different from the normal state, and even if the user newly presses the power switch unit 80 twice to instruct the execution of electrolysis. The state shifts to an electrolysis prohibited state in which energization of the electrode portion 30 is not started. On the other hand, when the limit value is not reached, the control circuit unit 50 sets the light emitting element 81b of the cartridge status display unit 81 to a blinking state in a predetermined color (for example, green) indicating the normal state of the cartridge 16. , Notify the user that it is time to replace the cartridge 16.

In addition, if the updated value of the number of cartridge use counters does not reach the predetermined value, the control circuit unit 50 shifts to a low power consumption state as a normal end of electrolysis, and electricity is performed once. The process related to disassembly is completed.

After confirming the end of electrolysis by turning off the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 and the light emitting element 22 of the light emitting unit 20, the user discharges the electrolyzed water to the outside by the discharge unit 90 at a desired timing for use.

When the light emitting element 81b of the cartridge status display unit 81 is in a lighting state in a predetermined color different from the normal state or in a blinking state in a predetermined color indicating the normal state, the user displays the cartridge 16 in the main body unit 10. Remove it from the cylinder portion 11 and replace it with a new cartridge 16.

After replacing the cartridge 16, the user removes the cover 82a that covers the connection terminal portion 82 on the side surface of the main body portion to expose the connection terminal portion 82, and connects the terminal portion on the charging device side to the connection terminal portion 82. When a charging device capable of supplying electric power is connected to the connection terminal unit 82, the control circuit unit 50 shifts to a charging state for charging the power supply unit 60, and at the same time, a predetermined value indicating the charging state of the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80. The lighting state of the color (for example, red) is set.

After confirming the transition to the charging state from the lighting state of the light emitting element of the power switch unit 80 in the predetermined color, the user has a fourth predetermined position with respect to the power switch unit 80 in order to reset the number of cartridge use counters. Perform a long press operation for a time (for example, 3 seconds) or longer.

In this charging state, the control circuit unit 50 records when the user presses and holds the power switch unit 80 for a fourth predetermined time or longer in accordance with the reset instruction of the number of cartridge use counters. Reset the number of cartridge use counters to 0. After that, the control circuit unit 50 returns the light emitting element 81b of the cartridge status display unit 81 to a lighting state in a predetermined color indicating a normal state, and thereafter, the user newly presses the power switch unit 80 twice. When the execution of electrolysis is instructed, energization of the electrode portion 30 is started to return to the initial state in which electrolysis can be performed. Then, when a new electrolysis is performed, the counting of the number of times of electrolysis execution starts from the beginning.

(Second Embodiment of the present invention)
The electrolyzed water generator 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9.
In each of the above figures, the electrolyzed water generator 2 according to the present embodiment is formed as a tubular hollow container in which both ends are closed, and has a main body 12 capable of storing water in the hollow portion 23 and a hollow in the main body 12. A light emitting portion 20 arranged on the bottom surface portion 14a under the portion 23 and capable of irradiating light toward the hollow portion 23, and an arrangement on the upper side of the bottom surface portion 14a in the main body portion 12 to apply a voltage to water. An electrode portion 39 composed of a plurality of electrodes 34 and 35 to be applied, a wall portion 43 provided on the electrode portion 39 to reflect a part of the light emitted from the light emitting portion 20, and a bottom surface portion in the main body portion 12. A control circuit unit 50 arranged on the lower side of 14a to adjust and control the energization state of the electrode unit 39, a power supply unit 60 that supplies power to the electrode unit 39 under the control of the control circuit unit 50, and a hollow. It is configured to include a detachable discharge portion 90 for discharging the water in the portion to the outside and a pipe portion 91 for sucking the water in the hollow portion in the discharge portion 90.

The electrolyzed water generator 2 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the electrolyzed water generator 1 according to the first embodiment, except that the electrode portion 39 is changed to a flat plate shape instead of a substantially tubular shape. It is supposed to be configured. Among the components of the electrolyzed water generator 2 of the present embodiment, those having the same components as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, the illustrations are also shared, and the new illustrations are different components. Only.

The main body portion 12 is formed as a hollow container capable of storing a predetermined amount of water inside. Specifically, the tubular body portion 18 formed in a tapered hollow cylindrical shape and the tubular body portion 18 are formed. It has a discharge portion 90 detachably attached to the cylinder portion 18 in a state of closing one opening, and a bottom surface portion 14a which is the bottom of the electrolytic cell, and closes the other opening of the cylinder portion 18. It is configured to include a base portion 14 that is integrally attached to the tubular body portion 18 in a state.

By closing the openings at both ends of the tubular body portion 18 with the discharge portion 90 and the base portion 14, a hollow portion 23 closed inside is generated, and the main body portion 12 serves as an electrolytic cell to supply water to the hollow portion 23. It will be stored and electrolyzed into this water.

Of the main body portion 12, the hollow portion 23 is made of a transparent material. That is, unlike the main body portion in the first embodiment, the main body portion 12 in the present embodiment is configured so that the window portion made of a transparent material is not provided on the side surface of the tubular body portion 18 in the main body portion 12. The configuration of the tubular body portion 18 other than the window portion is the same as that of the tubular body portion 18 in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The discharge portion 90 is detachably attached to the tubular portion 18 while maintaining a watertight state by screwing or the like, and can be removed as needed. One opening of the tubular portion 11 opened by removing the discharging portion 90 from the tubular portion 18 is filled with water, an electrolysis aid, salt for generating electrolytic hypochlorite, or the like into the hollow portion 23. It can be used as a possible slot. The discharge unit 90 is the same as the discharge unit 90 in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The base portion 14 is a tubular body in which two bottomed cylinders having different sizes are integrally combined to have different sizes at the upper part and the lower part, and one bottom thereof is a bottom portion 14a forming the bottom of the electrolytic cell. The smaller cylindrical portion that rises from the bottom surface portion 14a is screwed and connected to the other end of the tubular body portion 18 so as to be integrated with the tubular body portion 18. The base portion 14 is attached with an electrode portion 39, a wall portion 43, a control circuit portion 50, and a power supply portion 60, and is integrally combined with a tubular body portion 18 together with a discharge portion 90 to form a main body portion 12, and the main body portion 12 is formed. A hollow portion 23 in a watertight state is formed inside.

The base portion 14 in the present embodiment may have a different shape from the electrode portion and the wall portion in the base portion in the first embodiment, but for other configurations, the light emitting portion in the center of the bottom surface portion 14a in the base portion. 20, the power switch portion 80 on the side surface of the base portion, and the connection terminal portion 82 are the same as those of the base portion 14 in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The electrode portion 39 is arranged above the bottom surface portion 14a of the base portion 14 of the main body portion 12 and around the light emitting portion 20 so as to surround the electrode portion 39 in a square shape in an upright state. The electrode portion 39 is composed of metal thin plate electrodes 34 and 35 capable of applying a voltage to the water contained in the hollow portion 23. The electrode portion 39 is located on the side of the light emitting portion 20, and is arranged so as not to hinder the progress of the light from the light emitting portion 20 upward to the hollow portion 23. The electrode portion 39 has a wall portion 43 that covers the electrodes 34 and 35 from above. When the discharge portion 90 is attached, the suction port 92 having the piece portion 93 of the pipe portion 91 is positioned at the center of the electrode portion 39 arranged in a square shape. The electrode portion 39 is not limited to the one erected in a square shape, but may have another polygonal shape. The electrode portion may be centered so that the suction port 92 having the piece portion 93 of the pipe portion 91 can be easily positioned. Further, the electrode portion 39 may be arranged along the inner wall of the hollow portion 23. In this way, it is possible to increase the electrode area by setting the maximum diameter as much as possible along the inner wall in the hollow portion 23, and to improve the efficiency of electrolysis by reducing the distance between the electrodes 34 and 35. can. Further, the electrode portion 39 and the wall portion 43 do not necessarily have to be arranged with a plurality of divided bodies having a gap, and may be arranged as a continuous one.

The configurations of the electrodes 34 and 35 have a substantially rod-shaped connecting conductor integrated with the thin plate portion, and the connecting conductor extends downward and penetrates the bottom surface portion 14a of the base portion 14 in the main body portion 12. It is a configuration that is in the arranged state.

The control of the polarity switching between the anode and the cathode of the electrodes 34 and 35 and the components generated in the electrodes 34 and 35 by electrolysis are the same as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The wall portion 43 has a shape in which two cylinders having different sizes are integrally combined so as to overlap each other to form a gap for accommodating the electrode portion 39 in the middle, and the upper side of the bottom surface portion 14a of the base portion 14 in the main body portion 12. It is configured to be arranged so as to project upward. The wall portion 43 is arranged in the vicinity of the electrode portion 39 so as to sandwich the electrode portion 39 between the inside and the outside forming the wall portion 43. When the discharge portion 90 is attached, the wall portion 43 prevents the pipe portion 91 and the suction port 92 of the discharge portion 90 from coming into contact with the electrode portion 39 and being damaged.

Like the electrode portion 39, the wall portion 43 is also located on the side of the light emitting portion 20, and is arranged so as not to hinder the upward progress of the light from the light emitting portion 20 to the hollow portion 23. Allows the light from to travel straight above the hollow portion 23 in the water, while the light traveling diagonally from the light emitting portion 20 toward the wall portion 43 is reflected once or multiple times on the inner surface of the wall portion 43. Therefore, the hollow portion 23 is allowed to move upward in the water. Further, the light from the light emitting unit 20 can be visually recognized from the gap between the wall portions 43.

The surface of the inner wall 43a of the wall portion 43 is a smooth surface that does not easily cause diffuse reflection (diffuse reflection) when the light from the light emitting portion 20 hits the surface and is reflected. Further, there is an effect that even if the pipe portion 91 comes into contact with the pipe portion 91, it is slippery and can be easily guided to a predetermined position.
The wall portion 43 is made of a material whose surface is a high-brightness color, for example, white or a plastic having a color close to it, thereby reducing the absorption of light from the light emitting portion 20 on the surface and reflecting light. The degree of doing is increased. If necessary, an opening for distributing water to the electrodes may be provided on the surface of the inner wall 43a.

The upper portion of the wall portion 43 is formed so that the height of the upper end portion thereof is slightly larger than the height of the upper end portion of the electrode portion 39, and the upper portion reaches the upper side of the electrode portion 39 and covers the electrode portion 39 from above. It is a composition. Then, in the portion covering the electrode portion 39 on the upper part of the wall portion 43 from above, the guide surface 43b for guiding the pipe portion 91 having the suction port 92 in a predetermined direction and the electrode portion 39 are generated to the extent that the guide function is not impaired. It is configured to be provided with a plurality of circular hole-shaped openings 44 through which bubbles pass upward.

The dimension of the gap of the electrode portion 39 is preferably determined by the dimension of the piece portion 93 at the tip of the pipe portion 91. The dimension of the gap of the electrode portion 39 is made small so that the piece portion 93 is not caught.

As shown in FIG. 9, the guide surface 43b at the upper end of the inner wall 43a of the wall portion 43 includes a pipe portion 91 of the discharge portion 90 to be inserted when the discharge portion 90 is attached and a piece portion 93 at the tip of the pipe portion 91. It guides the wall portion 43 in a predetermined direction when it comes into contact with the upper end portion. The shape of the guide surface 43b includes a shape such as an R surface and a C chamfer.
The dimension of the circular hole of the opening 44 at the upper end of the wall portion 43 is preferably selected according to the dimension A of the piece portion 93 of the pipe portion 91. By making the size of the piece portion 93 larger than the size of the circular hole of the opening 44, it is possible to prevent the piece portion 93 from being caught by the opening 44 and not being guided to a predetermined position.

As described above, in the electrolyzed water generator 2 according to the present embodiment, the electrodes 34 and 35 are flattened to reduce the material cost and the processing cost, and the electrodes 34 and 35 are arranged in a square shape in the center to reduce the tip of the pipe portion 91. It has the effect of positioning the suction port 92 having the piece portion 93 of the above.

(Third Embodiment of the present invention)
The electrolyzed water generator 3 according to the present embodiment is an example in which the electrolyzed water generated in the first embodiment and the second embodiment is sucked from a suction port and discharged to the outside for various purposes. Describe. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when a large capacity is discharged over a wide range as sterilizing and sterilizing water, the pipe portion 91 of the discharging portion 90 extends to the outside of the main body portion in the shape of a hose and can be discharged as a spray nozzle. .. In addition, a drinking dispenser or a water server that uses electrolyzed water for drinking, or a humidifier or an air purifier that uses electrolyzed water for space sterilization can be applied as the same configuration.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the electrodes 34 and 35 are laid down and arranged in parallel, and the light of the light emitting element 22 mounted on the control circuit unit 50 is emitted from directly below the electrodes 34 and 35 through the translucent window unit 21. By irradiating the pipe portion 91 and the piece portion 93 having the suction port 92 of the pipe portion 91, it becomes easier for the user to visually recognize the suction status of the electrolyzed water. Here, the electrodes 34 and 35 have a mesh structure so that the light of the light emitting element 22 can easily pass through the electrodes 34 and 35. With this configuration, bubbles generated by electrolysis also invade the inside of the pipe section 91, and light can also illuminate the rising bubbles inside the pipe section 91, making the situation of electrolysis more effective. It can be visually recognized. As shown in FIG. 12, the light emitting element does not have to be arranged at the center of the bottom surface.

(Fourth Embodiment of the present invention)
The electrolyzed water generator 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17.
In each of the above figures, the electrolyzed water generator 4 according to the present embodiment is formed as a cylindrical hollow container in which both ends are closed, and is detachably attached to a main body 100 capable of storing water and the main body 100. A voltage is applied to water by sandwiching the lid 120 that closes the opening 100a of the main body 100, the wall portion 165 that stands up from the bottom surface portion 112 inside the main body portion 100, and the portion near the bottom portion of the wall portion 165. An electrode portion 160 composed of two electrodes 161 and 162 arranged as possible, and a power receiving portion 150 and 151 electrically connected to each of these electrodes 161 and 162 and arranged at the bottom of the main body portion 100. The main body 100 is formed in a trapezoidal shape on which the main body 100 can be placed, and the power receiving units 150 and 151 of the main body 100 are provided with a power supply unit 171 capable of supplying power.

The electrolyzed water generator 4 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the electrolyzed water generators 1 and 2 according to the first and second embodiments, except that electrodes having different polarities are formed on the diaphragm. It is separated and is configured to generate alkaline electrolyzed water and acidic electrolyzed water, respectively.

The main body 100 is formed in the shape of a bottomed cylinder, has a wall portion 165 having a predetermined height that stands up from the bottom, and is configured to allow water to enter the inside.
The upper part of the main body 100 is made of a transparent material in which water can be visually recognized, and the lower part including the bottom is made of an opaque material. Then, a part of the upper end edge surrounding the opening 100a of the main body 100 is projected and expanded laterally to be a spout 100b. A recess 100d is provided on the side surface of the main body 100 so that the main body 100 can be easily held by hand.

Further, the main body 100 has a water amount indicating portion 100c formed on the side surface in a convex shape so as to be distinguishable from the surrounding portion as a guideline for the amount of water injected into the inside, and is below the position of the water amount indicating portion 100c. It is formed as a shape in which the upper end of the wall portion 165 is located. As a result, the main body 100 can introduce water into both the alkaline electrolyzed water generation region and the acidic electrolyzed water generation region separated by the wall portion 165 by injecting water up to the water amount indicating portion 100c position. Will be done.

The bottom portion of the main body portion 100 has a double bottom structure in which a bottom cover 112c is further arranged below the bottom surface portion 112 of the container main body itself. The lower side of the bottom 14 integrated with the main body 100 is covered with the bottom cover 112c, and a space for arranging the power receiving portion is provided between the bottom surface 112 and the bottom cover 112c.

The wall portion 165 is a cylindrical body having a circular cross section in which a plurality of cylinders having different sizes are integrally combined to have different sizes at the upper part and the lower part, and the lower cross-sectional shape is made larger than the upper cross-sectional shape to form the main body portion. It is a configuration arranged substantially in the center of 100. The cylindrical shape of the wall portion 165 corresponds to the difference in the material of the side surface portion of the main body portion 100, and the small tubular portion at the upper part of the wall portion 165 is located within the range of the transparent material portion of the main body portion 100. A large cylindrical portion at the bottom of the wall portion 165 will be located within the range of the portion. Two electrodes 161 and 162 are arranged with respect to the wall portion 165 so as to sandwich the lower tubular portion of the wall portion 165 from inside and outside.

A plurality of predetermined regions sandwiched between the two electrode portions 161 and 162 below the wall portion 165 are formed by a diaphragm 110 that allows ions to pass through but does not allow water to pass through. In other words, a plurality of diaphragms 110 are arranged at predetermined intervals on a virtual cylindrical surface sandwiched between electrodes 161 and 162 inside the container body to form a part of the wall portion 165.

In the intermediate portion sandwiched between the diaphragm 110 arrangement portions in the lower part of the wall portion 165, rib portions 111 which are raised and protruded from the inside of the cylinder and the outside of the cylinder of the wall portion 165 are formed. The presence of the rib portion 111 ensures that a gap is formed between the electrodes 161 and 162 and the diaphragm 110, and water is appropriately circulated between the electrodes 161 and 162 and the diaphragm 110. Therefore, the electrolysis can proceed efficiently. Further, the wall portion 165 has a conical surface shape in which the size of the intermediate transition portion whose tubular shape changes from the lower part to the upper part is gradually reduced from the lower part to the upper part.

The lid 120 is detachably attached to the main body 100 to close the opening of the main body 100.
The lid 120 is formed with a tubular protruding portion 123 that protrudes downward on the lower surface side of the central portion, and the protruding portion 123 that protrudes inside the main body 100 when attached to the main body 100 is a wall portion. The arrangement is continuous with 165, and the inside of the main body 100 is divided into two inside and outside together with the wall portion 165 to form an outer alkaline electrolyzed water storage portion 140 and an inner hollow portion 141 for storing acidic electrolyzed water. It is a composition.

Specifically, the protruding portion 123 of the lid body 120 is made to have substantially the same size as the upper tubular portion in the wall portion 165 in the main body portion 100 and protrudes downward, and protrudes in a state where the lid body 120 is attached to the main body portion 100. The tip of the portion 123 is fitted to the opening at the upper end of the cylinder of the wall portion 165. By fitting the tip of the protrusion 123 and the wall 165, the protrusion 123 and the wall 165 become a tubular partition in a continuous vertical state, and the hollow portion 141 for storing the acidic electrolyzed water inside the cylinder is alkaline on the outside of the cylinder. It is isolated from the electrolyzed water storage unit 140.

Further, the lid 120 closes the opening of the main body 100 in a state of being attached to the main body 100 and isolates the inside of the main body 100 from the outside. Of the lid 120, the main body 100 The upper portion of the spout 100b is configured to be a spout lid 100e that can be opened and closed. One surface of the spout 100b of the main body 100 faces the outside and the other surface faces the alkaline electrolyzed water storage portion 140 above the water amount indicating portion 100c, and the spout lid 100e of the lid is in an open state. When the main body 100 is sufficiently tilted, the water of the alkaline electrolyzed water storage unit 140 can be taken out from the spout 100b.

In addition, instead of the spout 100b of the main body 100, a predetermined location adjacent to the upper end edge portion of the main body 100 of the lid 120, the upper surface facing the outside and the lower surface facing the alkaline electrolyzed water storage portion 140. It is also possible to provide a spout that allows the water of the alkaline electrolyzed water storage unit 140 to be taken out to the outside. The extracted alkaline electrolyzed water can be used for drinking and cooking.

Further, in the central portion of the lid 120, the portion above the protruding portion 123 faces the hollow portion 141 on which the lower surface side stores acidic electrolyzed water, while the upper surface side faces the outside, but this portion faces the outside. A detachable discharge unit 190 that enables discharge of acidic electrolyzed water is provided. The extracted acidic electrolyzed water can be used for disinfecting and sterilizing water, and for face washing water that has an action of tightening the skin (astringent effect). The opening portion opened by removing the discharge portion 190 is used as a charging port capable of charging the electrolysis auxiliary agent into the hollow portion 141 for storing the acidic electrolyzed water.

The discharge portion 190 includes a pipe portion 191 for sucking water in the hollow portion 141 for storing acidic electrolyzed water, and a piece portion 193 at the tip of the pipe portion 191. The pipe portion 191 is arranged inside the diameter of the protruding portion 123 of the lid 120, and the pipe portion 191 is longer and thinner than the protruding portion 123. By fitting the tip of the protrusion 123 into the upper end opening of the cylinder of the wall 165, the piece 193 at the tip of the pipe 191 can reach the vicinity of the electrode at the lower part of the wall 165.

When the piece portion 193 at the tip of the pipe portion 191 comes into contact with the cylinder upper end opening of the wall portion 165 when mating with the tip portion of the discharge portion 123 at the cylinder upper end opening of the wall portion 165, the wall portion 165 The guide surface 165b is provided so as to guide the guide to the opening of the. The guide surface 165b has a shape such as an R surface or a C chamfer.

The electrodes 161 and 162 have a substantially cylindrical shape in which a thin metal plate is curved, and sandwich a lower tubular portion near the bottom of the wall portion 165 of the container body 100, that is, inside and outside the lower portion of the wall portion 165. , Each of which is arranged along the wall portion 165. The electrode 162 inside the wall portion 165 is arranged below the conical portion of the wall portion 165. In the present embodiment, the inside of the electrode 162 is exposed, but if necessary, the wall portion 165 may also cover the inside of the electrode 162. Further, the added inner wall portion 165 may be provided with an opening for distributing water to the electrodes 161 and 162, if necessary.

These electrodes 161 and 162 have a substantially rod-shaped connecting conductors 161a and 162a integrated with the thin plate portion having a substantially cylindrical arrangement, and the connecting conductors 161a and 162a extend downward to form a main body. It is configured to be arranged so as to penetrate the bottom surface portion 112 of the 100. Further, the electrodes 161 and 162 are provided with through holes 35b and 36b for passing water at a plurality of locations near the upper and lower end portions.

In addition, a cover 130 is provided on the outside of the electrode 161 located outside the wall portion 165 to protect the electrode 161 and hold the electrode portion 161 so as not to be separated from the vicinity of the diaphragm 110 arrangement portion of the wall portion 165. ..

For these electrodes 161 and 162, the electrode 161 located outside the wall portion 165 is used as a cathode, and the electrode 162 located inside the wall portion 165 is used as an anode. As a result, in the inside of the main body 100, the inner region surrounded by the wall portion 165 of the main body 100 and the protruding portion 123 of the lid 120, where the electrode portion 162 is located, becomes a hollow portion 141 for storing acidic electrolyzed water. Further, the outer regions of the wall portion 165 and the protruding portion 123 where the electrode portion 161 is located are designated as the alkaline electrolyzed water storage portion 140.

The electrode portion 160 is not limited to a structure formed as a simple cylindrical curved surface shape obtained by bending a thin metal plate, but may also have a cross-sectional shape finely bent into a bellows shape so as to increase the surface area. ..

The power receiving portions 150 and 151 are electrically connected to the electrodes 161 and 162, respectively, and are arranged at the bottom of the container main body 10, and more specifically, they are attached to the bottom surface portion 112 of the main body 100. It is a metal terminal board. The terminal plates as the power receiving portions 150 and 151 are electrically connected in contact with the connecting conductors 161a and 162a of the electrodes 161 and 162 penetrating the bottom surface portion 112 of the main body portion 100, and a part of the terminal plates is connected. The terminal portions 152 and 153 on the power supply unit 171 side are exposed to the outside from the opening provided in the bottom cover 112c that covers the bottom surface portion 112 of the main body unit 100, and are mounted on the power supply unit 171 of the main body unit 100. It is a configuration that can be contacted.

The power receiving units 150 and 151 are not limited to such a direct contact type metal terminal structure, and may be electronic components in which an element such as a coil that receives power supply by a non-contact power supply method and a peripheral circuit are combined. ..

The power supply unit 171 is formed in a trapezoidal shape on which the main body unit 100 can be mounted, and supplies electric power to the power receiving units 150 and 151 at the bottom of the main body 100 in the mounted state of the main body unit 100, and whether or not this power supply is possible or supplied. It is a configuration that enables control of the degree and the like.

More specifically, the power supply unit 171 has a plurality of switches for instructing on / off of the power supply, start of energization for generating electrolyzed water, etc., and receives an operation input of the user, and the operation unit 172 is based on the operation. It is configured to include a control circuit unit that controls energization and terminals 152 and 153 that are in contact with and electrically connected to the power receiving units 150 and 151 on the main body 100 side.

Further, the main body 100 is placed on the power supply unit 171 in the correct direction so that the power receiving units 150 and 151 at the bottom of the main body 100 and the terminal portions 152 and 153 on the upper surface of the power supply unit 171 are surely in contact with each other. A protrusion 155 for alignment is provided, and when the main body 100 is placed on the power supply unit 171 so that the protrusion 155 of the power supply unit 171 and the protrusion 107 provided on the bottom of the main body 100 are aligned, the main body 100 is placed. The mechanism is such that the power receiving units 150 and 151 can be easily arranged in the correct arrangement in contact with the terminal units 152 and 153.

The control circuit unit adjusts the power supplied to the main body 100 side via the terminal units 152 and 153 so as to be in a preset energized state based on the operation input to the operation unit 172 by the user. It is controlled so that electrolyzed water can be appropriately generated by energizing the electrodes 161 and 162 of the main body 100.

This control circuit unit is arranged in a predetermined space inside the power supply unit 171 and is electrically connected to the operation unit 172 and the terminal units 152 and 153 on the surface of the power supply unit 171 and the external power adapter can be attached and detached. It is configured to be connected and receive the required power supply. The external power adapter may be a type that connects to USB.

Further, the control circuit unit measures and acquires the time from the start of energization each time the electrodes 161 and 162 are energized to perform electrolysis, and it is expected that the property such as the ion concentration of the electrolytic water has reached the target state. When the elapsed time is reached, the energization can be reliably stopped, and the time for cleaning and regenerating the electrodes 161 and 162 has been reached by integrating the energization time and counting the number of times of electrolysis execution. It is possible to determine that the usage limit time of the electrodes 161 and 162 has been reached, and notify the user by using an LED display or the like.

The mechanism itself for generating alkaline electrolyzed water and acidic electrolyzed water by electrolysis of water, such as the main body 100, electrodes 161 and 162, and diaphragm 110 in the electrolyzed water generator 4, is an alkaline ionized water conditioner. It is the same as the known storage tank type electrolyzed water generator, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the usage state of the electrolyzed water generator 4 according to the present embodiment will be described. As a premise, the power supply unit 171 is connected to the power supply adapter in advance, and when the main body unit 100 is placed on the power supply unit 171 and a predetermined operation is performed by the operation unit 172, the electrodes 161 and 162 can be energized. Suppose there is. Further, it is assumed that the electrodes 161 and 162 can electrolyze water without any problem by energization without adhesion or deterioration of precipitates.

First, the user appropriately injects water such as purified water into the main body 100 with the lid 120 removed from the main body 100, and fills the main body 100 with water up to the position of the water amount indicating unit 100c. After adding water, the lid 120 is attached to the main body 100 to close the opening 100a of the main body 100.

Prior to electrolysis, the main body 100 containing the water may be placed in a refrigerator like a known cold water cylinder to cool it, and the non-bulky main body 100 may be comfortably housed in the refrigerator and placed in a container. If the water inside can be cooled and the electrolytic water is generated as it is using the main body 100 taken out from the refrigerator after the water has cooled sufficiently, the cold water can be cooled as it is without the trouble of replacing the water. The maintained alkaline electrolyzed water can be used, and when drinking alkaline electrolyzed water in the summer, cold and easy-to-drink electrolyzed water can be obtained without impairing the properties of the electrolyzed water.

In this way, the extracted alkaline electrolyzed water can be used for drinking and cooking water, and the acidic electrolyzed water can be used for disinfecting / sterilizing water and face-washing water that has the effect of tightening the skin (astringent effect). It is an electrolyzed water generator 4 that can be utilized without throwing away the electrolyzed water.

In the first to third embodiments, a hollow portion capable of storing water, a control circuit portion, and a power supply portion are integrated. As in the fourth embodiment, the hollow portion capable of storing water, the control circuit portion, and the power supply portion may be separated into separate bodies. By making it a separate body, the hollow part can be made smaller and lighter, and it is excellent in handleability and portability.

1, 2, 3, 4 Electrolyzed water generator 10, 12, 100 Main body 11, 18 Cylinder 11b Window 13, 14 Base 13a, 14a, 112 Bottom 13c, 14c, 112c Bottom cover 16 Cartridge 17 Additives 19, 23, 141 Hollow part 20 Light emitting part 21 Translucent window part 22 Light emitting element 30, 39, 160 Electrodes 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 Electrodes 161, 162 Electrodes 161a, 162a Connection conductors 161b, 162b Through holes 40 , 43, 165 Wall 40a, 43a Inner wall
41, 44 Openings 40b, 43b, 165b Guide surface 50 Control circuit unit 60, 171 Power supply unit 172 Operation unit 80 Power supply switch unit 80a Button unit 80b Switch 81 Cartridge status display unit 81a Translucent window unit 81b Light emitting element 82 Connection terminal unit 82a Cover 90, 190 Discharge part 90a, 190a Trigger 91, 191 Pipe part 92, 192 Suction port 93, 193 Piece part 110 diaphragm
111 Rib 120 Lid 121 Spout lid
123 Protruding part 130 Cover 140 Alkaline electrolyzed water storage part 150, 151 Power receiving part 152, 153 Terminal part 155 Protrusion 100a Opening 100b Spout 100c Water amount indicator 100d Concave 107 Protrusion

Claims (4)

The electrolyzed water generator according to the disclosure of the present invention is an electrolyzed water generator that electrolyzes water to obtain electrolyzed water, and is arranged in a main body portion having a hollow portion capable of storing water and the hollow portion. An electrode portion composed of a plurality of electrode plates capable of applying a voltage to the electrode portion, a power supply portion for supplying power to the electrode portion, and a pipe portion having a suction port for discharging water in the hollow portion to the outside. It is provided with a light emitting portion that irradiates light toward the pipe portion. The electrolyzed water generator according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting portion is located at the center of the bottom surface of the hollow portion. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electrolyzed water generating apparatus irradiates the light of the light emitting portion toward the suction port of the pipe portion. The electrolyzed water generator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pipe is made of a transparent material.

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