JP2023038448A - Space purification system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique to make it easy to adjust an amount of hypochlorous acid discharged to air.SOLUTION: A space purification system 100 includes: a hypochlorous acid water supply part 36 for supplying hypochlorous acid water to a mixing tank 92; a water supply part 50 for supplying water to the mixing tank 92; a waver level sensor 90 for detecting a water level of the mixing tank 92; an air purification part 11 for atomizing mixture water of hypochlorous acid water and water pooled in the mixing tank 92 and discharging it into air; and an air purification control part 41 for controlling supply processing and mixture water discharge processing. The air purification control part 41 is caused to execute first control to supply hypochlorous acid water by the hypochlorous acid water supply part 36 every predetermined time, and second control to supply water by the water supply part 50 on the basis of information on the water level of the mixing tank 92 from the water level sensor 90. When the first control is executed continuously a predetermined number of times as waste water treatment, the air purification control part is caused to execute third control for discharging the mixture water pooled in the mixing tank 92.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a space purification system that atomizes water, blows air containing the atomized water into inhaled air, and discharges the atomized water containing a purifying component.

As a conventional space purifier, there is known an air conditioning system that sterilizes a space by contacting and releasing the air supplied indoors to a gas-liquid contact member portion containing a purifying component (for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a conventional space purifying device, in addition to the discharge of the atomized water, the water (water containing the purifying component) stored in the device is generally dispersed along with the atomization operation. The water containing the purifying component in the part and the purifying component are vaporized and released into the space.

JP 2009-133521 A

However, in the conventional space purification device, in a situation where the amount of humidification required for the indoor space is small, for example, in the summer in Japan (especially in the rainy season), air with high relative humidity (for example, 12 ° C. 95%) dehumidified by an air conditioner or the like ) is ventilated, the purification component (hypochlorous acid) is not vaporized because the water (hypochlorous acid water) containing the finely divided purification component is difficult to evaporate, and the purification component enters the indoor space. is less likely to be released. On the other hand, in a situation where a large amount of humidification is required, for example, when warmed air with a low relative humidity (for example, 20 ° C. 30%) is ventilated in winter in Japan, water containing finely divided purification components is used. Because it is easily vaporized, a large amount of the purifying component is released into the indoor space. In other words, the conventional space purifying device has a problem that it is not easy to adjust the amount of the purifying component released into the indoor space (into the air).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to solve the above-described conventional problems and to provide a technique that facilitates adjustment of the amount of purifying components released into the air.

In order to achieve this object, the space purification system according to the present invention includes a hypochlorous acid water generation unit that generates hypochlorous acid water, and hypochlorous acid water from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit to the mixing tank. A hypochlorous acid water supply unit that supplies acid water, a water supply unit that supplies water to the mixing tank, a water level sensor for detecting the water level of the mixing tank, and hypochlorous acid water stored in the mixing tank. Controls the humidifying and purifying unit that atomizes the mixed water of water and water and releases it into the air, the supply processing in the hypochlorous acid water supply unit and the water supply unit, and the drainage processing of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank and a control unit. As supply processing, the control unit performs first control for supplying hypochlorous acid water by the hypochlorous acid water supply unit at predetermined time intervals, and based on information on the water level of the mixing tank from the water level sensor, the water supply unit and a second control for supplying water by each, and as wastewater treatment, when the first control is continuously performed a predetermined number of times, a third control for draining the mixed water stored in the mixing tank is performed. , which achieves the intended purpose.

According to the space purification system of the present invention, it is possible to easily adjust the amount of purification components released into the air.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a space purification system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing temporal changes in water volume, hypochlorous acid water concentration, and hypochlorous acid concentration in the space purification system (winter: first example). FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing temporal changes in water volume, hypochlorous acid water concentration, and hypochlorous acid concentration in the space purification system (summer: second example).

A space purification system according to the present invention includes a hypochlorous acid water generating unit that generates hypochlorous acid water, and hypochlorous acid water that supplies hypochlorous acid water from the hypochlorous acid water generating unit to a mixing tank. A supply unit, a water supply unit that supplies water to the mixing tank, a water level sensor for detecting the water level of the mixing tank, and a mixed water of hypochlorous acid water and water stored in the mixing tank is finely divided. It comprises a humidifying and purifying section that discharges into the air, a control section that controls supply processing in the hypochlorous acid water supply section and the water supply section, and drainage processing of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank. As supply processing, the control unit performs first control for supplying hypochlorous acid water by the hypochlorous acid water supply unit at predetermined time intervals, and based on information on the water level of the mixing tank from the water level sensor, the water supply unit and a second control for supplying water by means of water, and a third control for draining the mixed water stored in the mixing tank when the first control is continuously performed a predetermined number of times as drainage treatment.

By doing so, when air with high relative humidity is ventilated like in summer in Japan, the consumption of mixed water stored in the mixing tank is small, so hypochlorous acid to the mixing tank When the water supply frequency (the number of times the first control is performed) increases and the hypochlorous acid concentration of the mixed water in the mixing tank is high, the mixed water is finely divided and released into the air. At this time, when the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times, the third control is executed, the mixed water stored in the mixing tank is discharged, and the mixed water in the mixing tank is reset. Excessive increase in hypochlorous acid concentration can be suppressed. As a result, even in a situation where it is difficult to evaporate the micronized hypochlorous acid water, the hypochlorous acid raised to a predetermined concentration can be contained in the air and released into the indoor space. On the other hand, when air with low relative humidity is ventilated, such as in winter in Japan, the amount of mixed water stored in the mixing tank is large, so the frequency of water supply to the mixing tank (second control The number of repetitions) increases, and in a state where the hypochlorous acid concentration of the mixed water in the mixing tank is low, the mixed water is finely divided and released into the air. As a result, even in a situation where the micronized hypochlorous acid water is likely to evaporate, the hypochlorous acid diluted to a predetermined concentration can be contained in the air and released into the indoor space. That is, in the space purification system, the amount of hypochlorous acid released into the air can be easily adjusted.

Moreover, in the space purification system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the control unit causes the third control to be executed immediately before executing the first control after the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times. As a result, in the space purification system, the drainage by the third control is not performed immediately after the hypochlorous acid is supplied to the mixing tank by the first control, so the hypochlorous acid water supplied by the first control can be used for as long as possible and waste due to drainage in the tertiary control can be reduced.

Moreover, in the space purification system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the controller sets the predetermined number of times in the third control based on the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water supplied by the first control. As a result, for example, in the space purification system, when the concentration of hypochlorous acid water supplied by the first control is high, when the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times, hypochlorous acid in the mixing tank Since the concentration of water rises quickly, by setting the predetermined number of times to be small, it is possible to more reliably prevent the concentration of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank from increasing excessively.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following embodiment is an example that embodies the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, throughout the drawings, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. Furthermore, in order to avoid duplication of details of each part that is not directly related to the present invention, description for each drawing is omitted.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a space purification system 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. When circulating the air in the indoor space 18, the space purification system 100 performs cooling processing (dehumidification processing) or heating processing on the air 8 (RA) from the indoor space 18 as necessary, and circulates the air inside. It is a device that includes an air purifying component (hereinafter simply referred to as an "air purifying component") together with atomized water. The space purification system 100 sterilizes and deodorizes the indoor space 18 by supplying the air 9 (SA) that has circulated inside to the indoor space 18 . Here, hypochlorous acid is used as the air purification component, and the water containing the air purification component is hypochlorous acid water.

The space purification system 100 mainly includes a space purification device 10, an air conditioner 15, and a hypochlorous acid water generator 30, as shown in FIG.

The space purification device 10 includes an air outlet 3 , an air purification section 11 and an air purification control section 41 . The air conditioner 15 includes a suction port 2 , a blower 13 , a refrigerant coil 14 , and an air conditioning controller 42 . Each of the space purification device 10 and the air conditioner 15 has a housing that constitutes the outer frame of the device, and the space purification device 10 and the air conditioner 15 are connected by a duct 24 . In addition, the suction port 2 is formed on the side of the air conditioner 15 and the outlet 3 is formed on the side of the space cleaning device 10 .

The intake port 2 is an intake port that takes in the air 8 from the indoor space 18 into the air conditioner 15 . The suction port 2 communicates through a duct 16 with an indoor suction port 16 a provided on the ceiling of an indoor space 18 or the like. As a result, the air inlet 2 can draw air in the indoor space 18 into the air conditioner 15 from the indoor air inlet 16a.

The blowout port 3 is a discharge port for discharging the air 9 (SA) that has flowed through the interior of the space purification device 10 into the indoor space 18 . The air outlet 3 communicates through a duct 17 with an indoor air outlet 17 a provided on the ceiling of an indoor space 18 or the like. As a result, the air outlet 3 can blow out the air 9 that has circulated inside the space cleaning device 10 toward the indoor space 18 from the indoor air outlet 17a.

Further, inside the air conditioner 15 and the space purifier 10, there are air passages (front air passage 4, middle air passage 5, rear air passage 6) communicating the suction port 2 and the air outlet 3 through the duct 24. is configured. The front air passage 4 is an air passage adjacent to the suction port 2 . A blower 13 and a refrigerant coil 14 are provided in the front air passage 4 .

The middle air passage 5 is an air passage through which the air 8 that has flowed through the front air passage 4 flows, at a position adjacent to the front air passage 4 (duct 24). The middle air passage 5 is provided with an air purifier 11 in the air passage.

The rear air passage 6 is an air passage adjacent to the outlet 3, and in the rear air passage 6, the air 8 that has flowed through the middle air passage 5 flows through the air purification unit 11 and is purified with hypochlorous acid along with water that has been made finer. becomes air 9 containing

In the air conditioner 15 and the space purifier 10, the air 8 sucked from the suction port 2 circulates through the front air passage 4, flows through the middle air passage 5 and the rear air passage 6, and exits the air outlet 3 as air 9. blown out.

The blower 13 of the air conditioner 15 is a device for conveying the air 8 (RA) in the indoor space 18 from the suction port 2 into the air conditioner 15 . The blower 13 is installed upstream of the refrigerant coil 14 in the front air passage 4 . In the blower 13 , on/off of operation is controlled according to the blowing output information from the air conditioning control section 42 . By operating the blower 13 , the air 8 in the indoor space 18 is taken into the air conditioner 15 and directed toward the refrigerant coil 14 .

The refrigerant coil 14 is a member arranged downstream of the blower 13 in the front air passage 4 to cool or heat the introduced air 8 . The refrigerant coil 14 changes its output state (cooling, heating, or off) in accordance with the output signal from the air conditioning control unit 42 to change the cooling capacity (cooling amount) or heating capacity (heating amount) for the introduced air 8. adjust. In the refrigerant coil 14, when the introduced air 8 is cooled, the introduced air 8 is dehumidified. I can say.

The refrigerant coil 14 functions as a heat absorber or a heat radiator in a refrigeration cycle including a compressor, a radiator, an expander, and a heat absorber. is configured to absorb (cool) or dissipate (heat) heat to More specifically, the refrigerant coil 14 is connected to the outdoor unit 20 via a refrigerant circuit 21 through which refrigerant flows. The outdoor unit 20 is an outdoor unit installed in the outdoor space 19, and has a compressor 20a, an expander 20b, an outdoor heat exchanger 20c, a blower fan 20d, and a four-way valve 20e. Since the outdoor unit 20 has a general configuration, detailed description of each device (compressor 20a, expander 20b, outdoor heat exchanger 20c, blower fan 20d, and four-way valve 20e) is omitted.

Since the four-way valve 20e is connected to the refrigeration cycle including the refrigerant coil 14, in the air conditioner 15, the four-way valve 20e allows the refrigerant to flow in the first direction to cool and dehumidify the air (air 8). It is possible to switch between a cooling mode (dehumidifying mode) and a heating mode in which the four-way valve 20e circulates the refrigerant in the second direction to heat the air (air 8).

Here, the first direction is the direction in which the refrigerant flows through the compressor 20a, the outdoor heat exchanger 20c, the expander 20b, and the refrigerant coil 14 in this order. The second direction is the direction in which the refrigerant flows through the compressor 20a, the refrigerant coil 14, the expander 20b, and the outdoor heat exchanger 20c in this order. The refrigerant coil 14 can cool or heat the introduced air (air 8).

The air purifier 11 of the space purifier 10 is a unit for humidifying the air 8 that is taken into the interior. During humidification, the air is made to contain hypochlorous acid together with micronized water. More specifically, the air purification unit 11 has a mixing tank 92, a water level sensor 90, a humidification motor 11a, and a humidification nozzle 11b. The air purification unit 11 rotates the humidification nozzle 11b using the humidification motor 11a, sucks up the hypochlorous acid water stored in the mixing tank 92 of the air purification unit 11 by centrifugal force, and scatters it around (in the centrifugal direction).・Centrifugal crushing type configuration is adopted in which water is added to the passing air by colliding and crushing. The air purification unit 11 changes the number of rotations (hereinafter referred to as rotation output value) of the humidification motor 11a according to the output signal from the air purification control unit 41 to adjust the humidification capacity (humidification amount). The amount of humidification can also be said to be the amount of addition of hypochlorous acid to the air. The air purifier 11 corresponds to the "humidification purifier" in the claims.

The water level sensor 90 measures the water level of the hypochlorous acid water stored in the mixing tank 92 and outputs the measured value to the air purification control section 41 . More specifically, the water level sensor 90 measures the water level at which the mixing tank 92 is in a dry state and the water level at which the mixing tank 92 is full, as the water level of the hypochlorous acid water stored in the mixing tank 92, The measured value is output to the air purification control section 41 as water level information. In the present embodiment, the water level at which the mixing tank 92 is in a dry state is the water level when the amount of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 has decreased from the full state of the hypochlorous acid water to about 1/3. is set to

The mixing tank 92 is a tank for storing the hypochlorous acid water in the air purifying section 11, and can also be said to be a water storage section. In the mixing tank 92, the hypochlorous acid water having a predetermined concentration supplied from the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 described later and the water supplied from the water supply unit 50 described later are mixed in the tank and diluted. It is stored as mixed water consisting of hypochlorous acid water. The hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) stored in the mixing tank 92 can be discharged from the mixing tank 92 to the outside by a drainage unit 60 that operates according to an output signal from the air purification control unit 41. ing.

The hypochlorous acid water generator 30 includes an electrolytic cell 31 , an electrode 32 , an electromagnetic valve 33 , a salt water tank 34 , a salt water transfer pump 35 , a water level sensor 39 , and a hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 .

The salt water tank 34 stores salt water, and supplies the salt water to the electrolytic cell 31 via the salt water transfer pump 35 according to the output signal from the air purification control unit 41 . The electrolytic cell 31 stores salt water to be electrolyzed supplied from the salt water tank 34 . Tap water is also supplied to the electrolytic cell 31 from a water supply pipe such as tap water through an electromagnetic valve 33 in response to an output signal from the air purification control unit 41, and the supplied tap water and salt water are mixed and mixed in advance. Salt water with a defined concentration is stored. The electrode 32 is arranged in the electrolytic bath 31 and electrolyzes salt water for a predetermined time by energization in response to an output signal from the air purification control unit 41 to generate hypochlorous acid water having a predetermined concentration. That is, the electrolytic cell 31 generates hypochlorous acid water by electrolyzing a chloride aqueous solution (for example, a sodium chloride aqueous solution) as an electrolyte between a pair of electrodes. Since a common device is used for the electrolytic cell 31, detailed description is omitted. Here, the electrolyte is an electrolyte that can generate hypochlorous acid water, and is not particularly limited as long as it contains chloride ions even in a small amount. Dissolved aqueous solutions are included. There is no problem with hydrochloric acid. In this embodiment, an aqueous sodium chloride solution (salt water) in which sodium chloride is added to water is used as the electrolyte.

The water level sensor 39 measures the water level in the electrolytic cell 31 and outputs the measured value to the air purification control section 41 .

The hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 supplies hypochlorous acid water from the electrolytic cell 31 to the mixing tank 92 of the air purification unit 11 according to the output signal from the air purification control unit 41 . The hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 has a hypochlorous acid water transport pump 37 and a water pipe 38 . The hypochlorous acid water transfer pump 37 sends out the hypochlorous acid water in the electrolytic cell 31 to the water pipe 38 according to the output signal from the air purification control unit 41 . The water pipe 38 is connected between the hypochlorous acid water conveying pump 37 and the mixing tank 92 and feeds the hypochlorous acid water toward the mixing tank 92 .

The water supply unit 50 supplies water to the mixing tank 92 according to the output signal from the air purification control unit 41 . The water supply unit 50 has an electromagnetic valve 51 and a water pipe 52 . The electromagnetic valve 51 controls whether or not water supplied from a water pipe outside the space purification device 10 is allowed to flow through the water pipe 52 according to an output signal from the air purification control section 41 . The water pipe 52 is connected between the electromagnetic valve 51 and the mixing tank 92 and feeds water toward the mixing tank 92 .

The drain section 60 is connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 92 and discharges the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 to the outside according to the output signal from the air purification control section 41 . The drain section 60 has an electromagnetic valve 61 and a water pipe 62 . The solenoid valve 61 controls whether or not to flow the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 to an external drain pipe according to the output signal from the air purification control section 41 . The water pipe 62 is connected between the mixing tank 92 and the solenoid valve 61, and feeds the mixed water to an external drain pipe.

In the air purification unit 11 , the hypochlorous acid water from the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 and the water from the water supply unit 50 are supplied to the mixing tank 92 . Then, the hypochlorous acid water and water are mixed in the mixing tank 92 of the air purifier 11 . Mixed water of hypochlorous acid water and water can also be called hypochlorous acid water. More specifically, in the mixing tank 92 of the air purification unit 11, hypochlorous acid water from the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 or the water supply unit is added to the hypochlorous acid water remaining in the mixing tank 92 50 are each fed and mixed. The air purifier 11 discharges the hypochlorous acid water into the indoor space 18 by centrifugally crushing the mixed water of hypochlorous acid water and water stored in the mixing tank 92 . The micronized hypochlorous acid water is discharged into the indoor space 18 with the liquid component evaporated.

An operating device 43 is installed on the wall surface of the indoor space 18 . The operating device 43 has a user interface that can be operated by the user, and receives temperature setting values and humidity setting values from the user. The operating device 43 includes a temperature/humidity sensor 44 that measures the temperature and humidity of the air in the indoor space 18 . A well-known technique may be used to measure the temperature and humidity in the temperature/humidity sensor 44, so the explanation is omitted here.

The operation device 43 is connected to the air purification control unit 41 and the air conditioning control unit 42 by wire or wirelessly, and transmits the temperature setting value, the humidity setting value, the temperature measurement value, and the humidity measurement value to the air purification control unit 41. and to the air conditioning control unit 42 . All of these pieces of information may be transmitted together, arbitrary two or more may be transmitted together, and each of them may be transmitted. Alternatively, the operation device 43 may transmit information to the air purification control section 41 , and the air purification control section 41 may transfer the information to the air conditioning control section 42 .

The air conditioning control unit 42 of the air conditioner 15 receives the temperature setting value and the temperature measurement value, and controls the refrigerant coil 14 and the outdoor unit 20 so that the temperature measurement value approaches the temperature setting value. In the heating mode, when the measured temperature value is lower than the set temperature value, the air conditioning control unit 42 increases the degree of heating as the difference between the measured temperature value and the set temperature value increases.

Next, the air purification control section 41 of the space purification device 10 will be described.

The air purification control unit 41, as the processing operations of the hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 and the space purification device 10, relates to operations related to electrolysis processing in the electrolytic cell 31 and processing related to supply of hypochlorous acid water to the air purification unit 11. It controls operations, operations related to water supply processing to the air purification unit 11, operations related to humidification purification processing in the air purification unit 11, and operations related to mixed water drainage processing in the air purification unit 11, respectively. The air purification control unit 41 has a computer system having a processor and memory. The computer system functions as a controller by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. Although the program executed by the processor is recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, it may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through a telecommunication line such as the Internet. may be provided through Also, the air purification control unit 41 corresponds to the "control unit" in the claims.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the air purification control section 41 includes an input section 41a, a storage section 41b, a clock section 41c, a processing section 41d, and an output section 41e.

<Operation related to electrolysis treatment in the electrolytic cell>
The air purification control unit 41 causes the following processes to be executed as operations related to the electrolysis process in the electrolytic cell 31 .

The air purification control unit 41 receives water level information (dry water signal) from the water level sensor 39 and information on time (time information) from the timing unit 41c as a trigger for electrolysis processing of the electrolytic cell 31, and outputs the information to the processing unit 41d. do.

The processing unit 41d identifies control information based on the water level information from the water level sensor 39, the time information from the clock unit 41c, and the setting information from the storage unit 41b, and outputs the control information to the output unit 41e. Here, the setting information includes information on the start time or end time of hypochlorous acid water generation, information on the supply amount of tap water to be introduced into the electrolytic cell 31, and input of the liquid containing chloride ions in the salt water transfer pump 35. Information on the amount, information on the electrolysis conditions (time, current value, voltage, etc.) in the electrode 32, information on the opening/closing timing of the solenoid valve 33, and information on the on/off operation of the hypochlorous acid water transfer pump 37 are included. .

Here, the electrolysis conditions in the electrode 32 can be determined from the amount of tap water in the electrolytic cell 31, the chloride ion concentration, the electrolysis time, and the degree of deterioration of the electrode 32, and are set by creating an algorithm. 41b.

Then, the output unit 41e outputs a signal (control signal) to each device (salt water conveying pump 35, solenoid valve 33, and hypochlorous acid water conveying pump 37) based on the received control information.

More specifically, first, the salt water conveying pump 35 is kept stopped based on the signal from the output section 41e, and the hypochlorous acid water conveying pump 37 is stopped based on the signal from the output section 41e. maintain state.

Then, the electromagnetic valve 33 is opened based on the signal from the output section 41e. As a result, supply of tap water from the water pipe is started to the electrolytic cell 31 . After that, the electromagnetic valve 33 is closed based on the signal from the output section 41e that receives the water level information (full water) from the water level sensor 39. FIG. As a result, the electrolytic cell 31 is supplied with tap water at the set supply rate.

Next, the salt water transfer pump 35 starts operating based on the signal from the output part 41e, transfers the liquid containing a predetermined amount of chloride ions to the electrolytic cell 31, and then stops. As a result, the chloride ions are dissolved in the tap water, and the electrolytic cell 31 is in a state where an aqueous solution (chloride aqueous solution) containing a predetermined amount of chloride ions is generated.

Based on the signal from the output part 41e, the electrode 32 starts electrolysis of the chloride aqueous solution, generates hypochlorous acid water under the set conditions, and stops the electrolysis. The hypochlorous acid water generated by the electrode 32 has, for example, a hypochlorous acid concentration of 100 ppm to 150 ppm (eg, 120 ppm) and a pH of 7.0 to 8.5 (eg, 8.0). becomes.

As described above, the air purification control unit 41 performs electrolysis processing in the electrolytic cell 31 to generate hypochlorous acid water having a predetermined concentration and amount.

<Operation related to supply processing of hypochlorous acid water to the air purifier>
The air purification control unit 41 causes the following processing to be executed as operations related to the hypochlorous acid water supply processing to the air purification unit 11 .

In the air purification control unit 41, the timer unit 41c measures the operation time of the humidification motor 11a as a trigger for supplying hypochlorous acid water to the air purification unit 11, and the operation time elapses for a predetermined time (for example, 60 minutes). Each time, a hypochlorous acid water supply request is output to the hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36). Here, the predetermined time is a time estimated in advance by experimental evaluation, based on the fact that hypochlorous acid in the hypochlorous acid water evaporates and decreases over time.

Specifically, the processing unit 41d identifies the control information based on the information about time (time information) from the clock unit 41c and the setting information from the storage unit 41b, and outputs the control information to the output unit 41e. Here, the setting information includes information about the hypochlorous acid water supply interval (for example, 60 minutes) and information about the ON/OFF operation of the hypochlorous acid water transfer pump 37 .

Then, the output unit 41e outputs a signal (control signal) to the hypochlorous acid water transfer pump 37 of the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 based on the received control information.

The hypochlorous acid water transport pump 37 operates based on a signal from the output section 41e. As a result, in the hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30, supply of hypochlorous acid water from the electrolytic cell 31 to the air purification unit 11 (mixing tank 92) is started. In addition, in order to ensure the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water stored in the electrolytic cell 31, when the hypochlorous acid water is supplied from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 to the mixing tank 92, The hypochlorous acid water produced is supplied in full. Therefore, after the hypochlorous acid water is supplied, the electrolytic cell 31 is in an empty state, and the hypochlorous acid water is not started from the state where the hypochlorous acid water remains in the electrolytic cell 31. . The water level sensor 39 outputs a water shortage signal as water level information when the hypochlorous acid water in the electrolytic cell 31 is completely supplied.

After that, the hypochlorous acid water conveying pump 37 stops based on the signal from the output section 41e that receives the time information (required time for supplying the specified amount) from the clock section 41c. As a result, the hypochlorous acid water generator 30 supplies the hypochlorous acid water from the electrolytic cell 31 to the air purification unit 11 (mixing tank 92) at the set supply amount.

As described above, the air purification control unit 41 causes the hypochlorous acid water supply process to be executed from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (the electrolytic cell 31 ) to the air purification unit 11 . The control in which the air purification control unit 41 causes the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 to supply the hypochlorous acid water at predetermined time intervals is referred to as "first control".

<Operation related to water supply processing to the air purifier>
The air purification control unit 41 causes the following processes to be executed as operations related to water supply processing to the air purification unit 11 .

The air purification control unit 41 receives water level information (dry water signal) from the water level sensor 90 of the space purification device 10 as a trigger for water supply processing to the air purification unit 11, and outputs a water supply request to the water supply unit 50. do.

Specifically, the input unit 41a receives water level information (a water shortage signal) from the water level sensor 90 of the space purification device 10, and outputs the information to the processing unit 41d.

The processing unit 41d specifies control information based on the water level information (water shortage signal) from the input unit 41a, the time information (time information) from the clock unit 41c, and the setting information from the storage unit 41b, and outputs the output unit 41e. output to Here, the setting information includes information regarding the ON/OFF operation of the solenoid valve 51 of the water supply section 50 .

Then, the output unit 41e outputs a signal (control signal) to the solenoid valve 51 based on the received control information.

The solenoid valve 51 operates based on the signal from the output section 41e. As a result, in the water supply unit 50 , supply of water from the external water supply pipe to the air cleaning unit 11 (mixing tank 92 ) is started via the water pipe 52 .

After that, the electromagnetic valve 51 is stopped based on the signal from the output section 41e that has received the water level information (full water signal) from the water level sensor 90 of the space purification device 10 . Thereby, the water supply unit 50 supplies water from the external water supply pipe to the air purification unit 11 (mixing tank 92) until the set amount of water is reached.

As described above, the air purification control unit 41 causes the water supply unit 50 to supply water to the air purification unit 11 . The control in which the air purification control unit 41 supplies water by the water supply unit 50 based on the information (water shortage information) about the water level of the mixing tank 92 from the water level sensor 90 is referred to as "second control".

<Operations related to humidification and purification processing in the air purification unit>
Next, the operation of the air purifying section 11 of the air purifying control section 41 regarding the humidifying and purifying process will be described.

The input unit 41a receives user input information from the operation device 43, temperature and humidity information of the air in the indoor space 18 from the temperature and humidity sensor 44, and hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 from the water level sensor 90. ) and receive the water level information. The input unit 41a outputs each received information to the processing unit 41d.

Here, the operation device 43 inputs user input information (for example, air volume, target temperature, target humidity, presence or absence of addition of hypochlorous acid, target supply amount level of hypochlorous acid, etc.) regarding the space purification device 10. It is a terminal that communicates with the air purification control unit 41 wirelessly or by wire.

A temperature and humidity sensor 44 is provided in the indoor space 18 and is a sensor that senses the temperature and humidity of the air in the indoor space 18 .

The storage unit 41b stores user input information received by the input unit 41a and supply setting information in the operation of supplying hypochlorous acid to the air circulating in the apparatus. The storage unit 41b outputs the stored supply setting information to the processing unit 41d. The supply setting information in the hypochlorous acid supply operation can also be said to be the humidification setting information in the humidification purification operation of the air purifier 11 .

The timer 41c outputs time information regarding the current time to the processor 41d.

The processing unit 41d receives various types of information (user input information, temperature/humidity information, water level information) from the input unit 41a, time information from the clock unit 41c, and supply setting information from the storage unit 41b. The processing unit 41d uses the received user input information, time information, and supply setting information to identify control information related to the humidification/purification operation.

Specifically, the processing unit 41d detects the target humidity stored in the storage unit 41b and the temperature/humidity information of the air in the indoor space 18 from the temperature/humidity sensor 44 at regular time intervals based on the time information from the clock unit 41c. Identifies the required humidification demand for the indoor space 18 based on the humidity difference between. Then, the processing unit 41d identifies control information related to the humidifying and purifying operation based on the identified humidification request amount and the supply setting information stored in the storage unit 41b. Then, the processing unit 41d outputs the specified control information to the output unit 41e.

If the water level information from the water level sensor 90 includes water level information (water shortage signal) indicating a water shortage of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92, the processing unit 41d outputs the output unit 41e outputs the signal of the water supply request|requirement with respect to the water supply part 50 to the output part 41e. Furthermore, based on the time information from the timer 41c, the processing unit 41d, when the operation time of the air purification unit 11 (humidification motor 11a) reaches a predetermined time (for example, 60 minutes), the output unit 41e A hypochlorous acid water supply request signal to the hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 is output to the output unit 41e. In the present embodiment, the water level at which the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 indicates a water shortage is about 1% from the state where the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 is full. The water level is set when the amount of hypochlorous acid water is reduced to /3.

The output unit 41e then outputs the received signals to the air purification unit 11, the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36), and the water supply unit 50, respectively.

Then, the air purification unit 11 receives a signal from the output unit 41e, and controls the operation based on the received signal. At this time, the hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36) receives a signal (hypochlorous acid water supply request signal) from the output unit 41e, and based on the received signal, An operation (first control) relating to the process of supplying hypochlorous acid water to the air purifier 11 described above is executed. Further, the water supply unit 50 receives a signal (a water supply request signal) from the output unit 41e, and based on the received signal, performs an operation (second control) related to water supply processing to the air purification unit 11 described above. to run.

As described above, the air purification control unit 41 supplies hypochlorous acid water by the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36) as supply processing at predetermined time intervals. A first control and a second control for supplying water by the water supply unit 50 based on information (water shortage information) about the water level of the mixing tank 92 from the water level sensor 90 are respectively executed, and mixed water is stored in the mixing tank 92. do. Then, when the hypochlorous acid water and water are supplied to the mixing tank 92 and the mixed water is stored, the air purification control unit 41 controls the hypochlorous acid water supply cycle (every predetermined time) and the water The supply cycle (every water shortage detection) is made different, and the air circulating through the space purification device 10 (air purification unit 11) is subjected to humidification purification processing.

<Operation related to drainage treatment of mixed water in the air purifier>
The air purification control unit 41 causes the following processes to be executed as operations related to the drainage of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 of the air purification unit 11 .

The air purification control unit 41 uses information regarding the number of times the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 executes the first control and information on the number of times the second control is executed in the water supply unit 50 as a trigger for the drainage treatment of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92. Whether or not to perform wastewater treatment is determined based on the information on the number of executions. The information on the number of executions of each control also includes information on the time when each control was executed.

Specifically, the storage unit 41b stores the number of times the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 performs the first control and the number of times the water supply unit 50 performs the second control. Here, the number of times of execution is based on the initial state of the mixing tank 92 (for example, the state where the mixing tank 92 is filled with water and hypochlorous acid water supplied after wastewater treatment). It is the number of times of each control executed after the start of the processing operation (hereinafter also referred to as “after the start of operation”).

Then, the processing unit 41d specifies the number of consecutive executions of the first control (the number of consecutive executions of the first control) based on the information on the number of executions of the first control and the information on the number of executions of the second control, It is determined whether or not the number of consecutive executions of the first control is the reference number of times.

Here, the reference number of times is set so that the hypochlorous acid water concentration in the mixing tank 92 does not exceed the reference concentration only by the continuous supply of hypochlorous acid water by the first control. Based on the hypochlorous acid concentration of the hypochlorous acid water supplied from 36, it is set to "5 times". The reference concentration is set to a hypochlorous acid concentration that does not make the user in the indoor space 18 uncomfortable due to the smell of the air 9 (air 9 containing hypochlorous acid) blown into the indoor space 18. .

As a result of the determination, if the number of consecutive executions of the first control is the reference number of times, the processing unit 41d outputs the control information based on the information about the time (time information) from the clock unit 41c and the setting information from the storage unit 41b. is specified and output to the output unit 41e. Here, the setting information includes information regarding the ON/OFF operation of the solenoid valve 61 of the drainage section 60 .

Then, the output unit 41e outputs a signal (control signal) to the solenoid valve 61 based on the received control information.

The solenoid valve 61 operates based on the signal from the output section 41e. As a result, in the drainage section 60 , the mixed water starts to be discharged from the mixing tank 92 to the external drainage pipe via the water pipe 62 .

After that, the electromagnetic valve 61 stops after a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed based on the signal from the output section 41e that has received the time information from the clock section 41c. As a result, the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is all discharged, and the mixing tank 92 becomes empty.

As described above, the air purification control unit 41 causes the mixed water to be drained from the mixing tank 92 to the outside. The control in which the air purification control unit 41 drains the mixed water by the drain unit 60 based on the information about the number of consecutive executions of the first control in the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 is referred to as "third control".

Here, the third control is preferably performed immediately before the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 performs the first control. As a result, for example, immediately after new hypochlorous acid water is supplied to the mixing tank 92 by the first control, the water is not drained by the third control, so the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is It can be used for as long as possible and reduces waste due to drainage in the third control. It should be noted that, in the following examples, from the viewpoint of reducing waste of hypochlorous acid water, which is an effective ingredient for sterilization, it is assumed to be performed immediately before execution of the first control.

Next, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, in the space purification system 100, mixed water (mixed by first control or second control) in the mixing tank 92 of the space purification device 10 (air purification unit 11) mixed water) will be explained. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing temporal changes in water volume, hypochlorous acid water concentration, and hypochlorous acid concentration in the space purification system 100 (winter: first example). More specifically, (a) of FIG. 3 shows temporal changes in the amount of hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 . (b) of FIG. 3 shows changes in concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 over time. (c) of FIG. 3 shows changes over time in the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air at the outlet 3 . FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing changes over time in the amount of water, the concentration of hypochlorous acid water, and the concentration of hypochlorous acid in the space purification system 100 (summer: second example). More specifically, (a) of FIG. 4 shows changes over time in the amount of hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 . (b) of FIG. 4 shows changes in concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 over time. (c) of FIG. 4 shows changes over time in the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air at the outlet 3 .

Here, the supply of hypochlorous acid water to the mixing tank 92 is performed at predetermined time intervals (one hour), and the supply of water to the mixing tank 92 is determined by the water level sensor 90 at the water level at which the mixing tank 92 is dry. is executed each time it detects Moreover, the drainage process is performed based on the determination result of the number of consecutive executions of the first control, which is performed immediately before the first control is performed. More specifically, the wastewater treatment is performed based on whether or not the number of consecutive executions of the first control is the reference number of times (5 times) in the wastewater determination made immediately before the hypochlorous acid water supply timing. be done.

In addition, as described above, even if the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 reaches a water level at which the water level is low, the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 is About 1/3 remains. In order to simplify the explanation, it is assumed that the air purifier 11 operates with a constant required amount of humidification during the humidifying and purifying operation time. Further, the predetermined amount of hypochlorous acid water supplied to the mixing tank 92 is hereinafter also referred to as "hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution".

First, I will explain the operating conditions in winter in Japan. In winter in Japan, since the outside air is dry, the amount of humidification required for the air purification unit 11 is large, and water is supplied at shorter intervals than hypochlorous acid water is supplied. That is, the water level in the mixing tank 92 becomes dry before the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water.

Therefore, in the following, as a first example, the supply of water (second control) is performed four times during the period up to 3 hours of operation after the start of operation of the air purification unit 11, and the supply of hypochlorous acid water ( A description will be given of processing under the humidification/purification condition in which the first control) is executed three times.

Note that the above-described humidification/purification conditions are such that the number of times the first control is performed is less than the number of times the second control is performed when the required amount of humidification for the air purification section 11 is equal to or greater than the first reference value. 11 is a condition set based on the control. Here, the first reference value is a value set to distinguish between a situation in which the air is dry with low humidity in the winter in Japan and a situation in which the air is humid and humid in the summer in Japan. .

In the first example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 3, the supply of hypochlorous acid water to the mixing tank 92 (first control) is 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 It is executed at the timing of time. On the other hand, the supply of water to the mixing tank 92 (second control) is executed at times a, b, c, d, and so on. At time 0, when the operation starts, hypochlorous acid water and water are supplied to the mixing tank 92, respectively. ) is filled with water (initial state).

Also, at the timing of the 3rd hour, the supply of hypochlorous acid water (first control) and the supply of water (second control) overlap, so the first example is hypochlorous acid water in a 3-hour cycle. It can be viewed as a supply (first control) and a water supply (second control). However, in the supply of water at this timing (second control), in addition to the mixed water remaining in the mixing tank 92 about 1/3 of the time when it is full, the amount of hypochlorous acid water supplied Since the amount of water supplied is reduced by , the concentration of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 is slightly higher than the initial state at the time of 0 hours.

In the first example, during a period of up to 3 hours of operation after the start of operation of the air purification unit 11 (period of operation from over 0 hours to 3 hours or less), water is supplied four times. The supply of chloric acid water is three times. After that, the third operating time is regarded as the initial state (0 hour), and the same supply operation is repeated every three operating hours.

That is, in the first example, the number of times the first control is performed is less than the number of times the second control is performed when the required amount of humidification for the air purifier 11 is equal to or greater than the first reference value. I can say

Then, the judgment of draining the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is performed immediately before the execution of the first control at the timing of 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, and so on. In winter in Japan, the amount of humidification required for the air purifier 11 is large, and the supply of water (second control) is performed at shorter intervals than the supply of hypochlorous acid water (first control). Therefore, the first control is not continuously executed, and the mixed water is not discharged by the third control.

A more detailed description will be given.

Description will be made with reference to (a) of FIG. 3 , focusing on changes over time in the water level of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 .

At the beginning of the operation (time 0), the mixing tank 92 is filled with mixed water of hypochlorous acid undiluted solution and water (also hypochlorous acid water). Then, the amount of the mixed water decreases at a constant speed due to the humidifying and purifying operation, and the water shortage is detected at the timing of a time from the start of the operation, and water is supplied from the water supply unit 50 until the mixing tank 92 is full. be. After that, while the water level of the mixed water decreases at a constant speed due to the humidifying and purifying operation, one hour, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water, is approached, and the mixed water drainage judgment is executed at the timing of this one hour. In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, the number of times of continuous supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control after the supply of water by the second control is 0 times, and the number of times of continuous execution of the first control is the reference number of times (5 times ) is determined to have not been reached. Note that when the water supply including the second control or the drainage treatment including the third control is executed, the number of consecutive executions of the first control is reset.

Then, in response to the determination result, the first control is executed without executing the drainage of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92, and the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water It is supplied to the mixing tank 92 from the acid water supply unit 36). As a result, the water level in the mixing tank 92 rises slightly. Then, the number of consecutive executions of the first control becomes one. After that, the water level of the mixed water continues to decrease due to the humidifying and purifying operation, and water shortage occurs again at the timing of b hours from the start of operation, and water is supplied from the water supply unit 50 until the mixing tank 92 is full. Then, the number of consecutive executions of the first control is reset to zero.

After that, when the operating time after the start of operation reaches 2 hours, the water discharge determination is made. In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, the number of times of continuous supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control after the supply of water by the second control is 0 times, and the number of times of continuous execution of the first control is the reference number of times (5 times ) is determined to have not been reached.

Then, in response to the determination result, the first control is executed without executing the drainage of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92, and the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water It is supplied to the mixing tank 92 from the acid water supply unit 36). As a result, the water level in the mixing tank 92 rises slightly. Then, the number of consecutive executions of the first control becomes one. After that, the water level of the mixed water continues to decrease due to the humidifying and purifying operation, and water shortage occurs again at the timing of c hours from the start of the operation, and water is supplied from the water supply unit 50 until the mixing tank 92 is full. Then, the number of consecutive executions of the first control is reset to zero.

After that, when the operating time is 3 hours (d hours) after the start of operation, the water discharge judgment is made. In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, the number of times of continuous supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control after the supply of water by the second control is 0 times, and the number of times of continuous execution of the first control is the reference number of times (5 times ) is determined to have not been reached.

At this timing, the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution overlaps with the timing of the supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution. Two controls are executed in this order. More specifically, as the first control, the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is first supplied to the mixing tank 92 from the hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36). After that, as the second control, water is supplied from the water supply unit 50 until the mixing tank 92 is filled with water. As a result, the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution and water are supplied into the mixing tank 92, respectively, and the water level in the mixing tank 92 is brought to a state close to the initial stage of operation (0 hours). Since water is being supplied, the number of consecutive executions of the first control is reset to zero.

After that, water is supplied at the timing of water shortage, and hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied at the timing of hypochlorous acid water supply, in the same way as the period of operation up to 3 hours after the start of operation. repeat.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3(b), a description will be given focusing on changes over time in the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92. FIG.

At the beginning of the operation (time 0), the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution and the mixed water of water are mixed in the mixing tank 92 so as to have a predetermined concentration (initial concentration). Then, when the humidifying and purifying operation is started, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 decreases with the passage of time from the start of the operation to the time a. This is because hypochlorous acid has a higher vapor pressure than water, so hypochlorous acid is vaporized and given to the air at a certain rate with respect to the concentration of hypochlorous acid water. be. If the hypochlorous acid does not evaporate, the hypochlorous acid contained in the water is simply consumed together with the water that has been pulverized by the air purifier 11. Therefore, the hypochlorous acid water is Although the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 decreases at a constant speed, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 does not change. Also, the concentration of hypochlorous acid water is not zero even at time a when the water level sensor 90 detects a water shortage because, as described above, even if a water shortage is detected, the hypochlorous acid solution in the mixing tank 92 is not zero. This is because chloric acid water (mixed water) remains.

Then, when the time a (water shortage detection) starts from the start of operation, the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 is diluted with water as the water is supplied from the water supply unit 50. The concentration of chlorous acid water decreases. After that, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) slightly decreases due to the vaporization of the hypochlorous acid until one hour is reached, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water.

Then, when one hour, which is the supply timing of hypochlorous acid water from the start of operation, is reached, the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36). Along with this, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 rises above the initial concentration. This is a predetermined amount of hypochlorous acid supplied at the beginning of operation for mixed water (water containing hypochlorous acid), which is less than the water supplied at the beginning of operation (0 hour). This is because water (hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution) is supplied. After that, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) decreases due to the vaporization of hypochlorous acid from the start of operation until b time (water shortage detection). The decrease rate of hypochlorous acid is faster than at the initial stage of operation because the content of hypochlorous acid contained in the mixed water is large, and the amount of hypochlorous acid vaporized is also large.

Then, when it is time b (water shortage detection) from the start of operation, the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 is diluted with water as the water is supplied from the water supply unit 50. The concentration of chlorous acid water decreases. After that, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) slightly decreases due to the vaporization of the hypochlorous acid until 2 hours, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water.

Then, when the hypochlorous acid water supply timing reaches 2 hours from the start of operation, the supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36) Along with this, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 rises above the initial concentration. After that, the concentration of hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) decreases due to vaporization of hypochlorous acid from the start of operation until c time (water shortage detection).

Then, when c time (water shortage is detected) from the start of operation, the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 is diluted with water as the water is supplied from the water supply unit 50. The concentration of chlorous acid water decreases. After that, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) slightly decreases due to the vaporization of the hypochlorous acid until 3 hours, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water.

Then, when 3 hours (d time), which is the supply timing of water (and hypochlorous acid water) from the start of operation, water and hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution are supplied into the mixing tank 92, and the inside of the mixing tank 92 The concentration of the hypochlorous acid water at is close to the initial operation (0 hours). After that, the concentration change of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) is repeated in the same manner as before.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3(c), a description will be given focusing on changes over time in the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3. FIG.

The concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 discharged from the blowout port 3 is determined by the amount of humidification in the air purification unit 11 and the concentration of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92, but in the first example , the humidification amount is constant, so the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 is reflected. Therefore, as shown in (c) of FIG. 3, the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3 is the concentration of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 shown in (b) of FIG. Increases or decreases corresponding to the increase or decrease of .

Here, as in the conventional case, when the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution and water are supplied to fill the water every time the water level sensor 90 detects a water shortage, the state from the start of operation (time 0) to time a This will be repeated until the timing of 3 hours (d hours). In this case, the average concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3 is, for example, the conventional average concentration shown in FIG. 3(c). On the other hand, in the first example, the state is the same as the conventional state from the start of operation (0 hour) to the time a, but the state is different from the conventional state during the period from the time a to 3 hours. More specifically, in the period from a to 3 hours, as shown in FIG. part, period 2 hours to c hours) is less than the initial concentration (periods a hours to 1 hour, b hours to 2 hours, c hours to 3 hours) It's getting shorter. Therefore, the average concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 from the outlet 3 is lower than the conventional average concentration during the period from the start of operation (0 hour) to 3 hours.

As described above, as in the first example, when hypochlorous acid water and water are supplied to the mixing tank 92 and the mixed water is stored, the hypochlorous acid water supply cycle (every predetermined time) and the water supply By making the cycle (every water shortage detection) different, compared to the conventional method of supplying hypochlorite water and water to the mixing tank 92, the air 9 of the outlet 3, that is, the indoor space 18 is blown out. It can reduce the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air.

Next, the operating conditions in summer in Japan will be described. In summer in Japan, the outside air is moist and humid, so the amount of humidification required for the air purifier 11 is small, and water is supplied at intervals longer than hypochlorous acid water is supplied. That is, the supply of hypochlorous acid water (first control) is performed many times before the supply of water (second control) is performed.

Therefore, in the following, as a second example, mixed water equivalent to the supply amount of hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is consumed during a period of one hour of operation time, and each time hypochlorous acid water is supplied (first control ) will be described below. That is, in the second example, the supply of hypochlorous acid water (first control) is continuously executed, and the supply of water (second control) associated with water shortage detection is not executed.

In the second example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 4, the supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution to the mixing tank 92 (first control) is the supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution to the mixing tank 92 ( The first control) is executed at timings of 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, . On the other hand, the supply of water to the mixing tank 92 (second control) is equivalent to the amount of hypochlorous acid water supplied by the consumption accompanying humidification purification and the amount of hypochlorous acid water supplied by the first control, so the water level sensor 90 detects a water shortage. not executed. At time 0, when the operation starts, hypochlorous acid water and water are supplied to the mixing tank 92, respectively. ) is filled with water (initial state).

Then, the judgment of draining the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is performed immediately before the execution of the first control at the timing of 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, and so on.

Specifically, at the timing when the operation time reaches 1 hour after the start of operation, the number of times the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied by the first control is 0 times, and the number of times of continuous execution of the first control is the reference number of times (5 times). After receiving the determination result, the first control is executed, and the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied to the mixing tank 92 .

Next, at the timing when the operation time reaches two hours after the start of operation, the mixed water drainage determination is executed. In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, the number of times the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied by the first control is one time, and it is determined that the number of times the first control is executed has not reached the reference number of times (5 times). After receiving the determination result, the first control is executed, and the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied to the mixing tank 92 .

After that, the same control is executed until the operating time is up to 5 hours after the start of operation.

Subsequently, when the operating time reaches 6 hours after the start of operation, the mixed water drainage determination is executed. In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, it is determined that the number of times of continuous supply of hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control is five times, and the number of times of execution of the first control is the reference number of times (5 times). Then, in response to the determination result, the third control is executed, and all the mixed water in the mixing tank 92 is drained. Furthermore, after the execution of the third control, the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution and water are newly supplied to the mixing tank 92, and the mixing tank 92 has the same hypochlorous acid concentration as in the initial state. The tank is filled with acid water (mixed water).

After that, the timing of 6 hours is regarded as the initial state (0 hour), and the same supply operation and drain operation are repeated every 6 hours.

A more detailed description will be given.

First, with reference to (a) of FIG. 4 , description will be made focusing on changes over time in the water level of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 .

At the beginning of the operation (time 0), the mixing tank 92 is filled with mixed water of hypochlorous acid undiluted solution and water (also hypochlorous acid water). Then, the amount of the mixed water decreases at a constant speed due to the humidifying and purifying operation, and one hour, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water, is approached. Then, at the timing of this one hour, the mixed water drainage determination is executed.

In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, neither the supply of water by the second control nor the supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control is executed, so the continuous supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control The number of times is 0, and it is determined that the number of consecutive executions of the first control has not reached the reference number of times (5 times). Then, in response to the determination result, the first control is executed without executing the drainage of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92, and the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water It is supplied to the mixing tank 92 from the acid water supply unit 36). As a result, the water level in the mixing tank 92 rises to the full state. After that, the water level of the mixed water continues to decrease due to the humidifying and purifying operation, and two hours, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water, is reached. Then, at this timing of 2 hours, the mixed water drainage judgment is executed.

In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, the number of times of continuous supply of hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control is one time, so it is determined that the number of times of execution of the first control has not reached the reference number of times (5 times). . Then, in response to the determination result, the first control is executed without executing the drainage of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92, and the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water It is supplied to the mixing tank 92 from the acid water supply unit 36). As a result, the water level in the mixing tank 92 rises to the full state. Thus, in the second example, although the amount of mixed water decreases at a constant rate due to the humidifying and purifying operation, since the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution of the consumed amount is supplied, the amount decreased by the consumed amount. The amount of mixed water only increases or decreases between the full water state and the full water state.

After that, 6 hours, which is the supply timing of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution, is reached, and the mixed water drainage determination is executed at the timing of 6 hours.

In the humidifying and purifying operation up to this point, the number of times the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied by the first control is 5 times, so it is determined that the number of times the first control is executed has reached the reference number of times (5 times). After receiving the determination result, the third control is executed, and the mixed water in the mixing tank 92 is drained. Furthermore, after the mixed water is drained by the third control, the hypochlorous acid water stock solution and water are newly supplied to the mixing tank 92, and the mixing tank 92 is in the initial state (0 hour). Same as , it is filled with hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) of a predetermined concentration. Here, the number of consecutive executions of the first control is reset, and the storage of the number of executions of the first control is started again.

After that, the timing of 6 hours is regarded as the initial state (0 hour), and the same supply operation and drain operation are repeated every 6 hours. More specifically, as before, the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is repeatedly supplied by the first control at the hypochlorous acid water supply timing. Then, immediately before the execution of the first control, it is determined whether the mixed water is drained by the third control, and when the conditions are satisfied, the third control is executed. Then, the water level of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 increases or decreases corresponding to each operation.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4(b), a description will be given focusing on changes over time in the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92. FIG.

At the beginning of the operation (time 0), the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution and the mixed water of water are mixed in the mixing tank 92 so as to have a predetermined concentration (initial concentration). Then, when the humidifying and purifying operation is started, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 decreases with the lapse of time up to one hour from the start of operation. As described above, hypochlorous acid has a higher vapor pressure than water, so hypochlorous acid vaporizes at a certain rate with respect to the concentration of hypochlorous acid water and is given to the air. This is because

Then, when one hour, which is the supply timing of hypochlorous acid water from the start of operation, is reached, the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution is supplied from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36). Along with this, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 rises above the initial concentration. As described above, this is supplied at the beginning of operation to the mixed water (water containing hypochlorous acid), which is less than the amount of mixed water stored at the beginning of operation (0 hours). This is because a predetermined amount of hypochlorous acid water (hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution) is supplied. After that, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) slightly decreases due to the vaporization of hypochlorous acid until 2 hours after the start of operation.

Then, when the hypochlorous acid water supply timing reaches 2 hours from the start of operation, the supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit 30 (hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36) Along with this, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 further increases to the initial concentration or higher. After that, the concentration of hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) decreases due to evaporation of hypochlorous acid until 3 hours after the start of operation. Similarly, the concentration change of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) is repeated until the next 5 hours, and the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) gradually increases.

Then, when the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution supply timing reaches 6 hours from the start of operation, it is time to drain based on the drainage determination, so all the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) in the mixing tank 92 is drained. After that, water and the undiluted hypochlorous acid solution are supplied into the mixing tank 92, and the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 is the same as at the beginning of the operation (0 hour). After that, the concentration change of the hypochlorous acid water (mixed water) is repeated in the same manner as before.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4(c), the change with time of the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3 will be described.

The concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 discharged from the air outlet 3 is determined by the amount of humidification in the air purifier 11 and the concentration of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92, as in winter in Japan. Therefore, as shown in (c) of FIG. 4, the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3 is the concentration of hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 shown in (b) of FIG. Increases or decreases corresponding to the increase or decrease of .

Here, as in the conventional case, when the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution and water are supplied to fill the water every time the water level sensor 90 detects a water shortage, hypochlorous acid water is supplied from the start of operation (0 hours) to 6 hours. The acid water concentration will continue to decrease. Strictly speaking, the concentration of hypochlorous acid water continues to decrease during the period from full water to detection of water shortage within 6 hours. In this case, the average concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3 is, for example, the conventional average concentration shown in FIG. 4(c).

On the other hand, in the second example, the state is the same as the conventional state from the start of operation (0 hour) to 1 hour, but the state is different from the conventional state during the period from 1 hour to 6 hours. More specifically, in the period from 1 hour to 6 hours, as shown in FIG. much longer. Therefore, the average concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the outlet 3 is higher than the conventional average concentration in the period from the start of operation (0 hour) to 12 hours.

After 6 hours, the concentration of the mixed water is repeated every 6 hours with 6 hours as one cycle. It is possible to keep adjusting the concentration of hypochlorous acid water within the range. In other words, if the humidifying and purifying operation is continued, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 may increase too much, but the wastewater determination is performed according to the number of times of continuous supply of the hypochlorous acid water undiluted solution by the first control. By providing control, the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 and the addition amount of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 of the blowout port 3 can be reset at regular intervals. It is possible to control the supply amount of hypochlorous acid gas.

As described above, in the space purification system 100, hypochlorous acid water is supplied into the mixing tank 92 every preset time (for example, 1 hour) as the first control, and the water from the water level sensor 90 is supplied as the second control. The process of supplying water is executed based on the water level information (water shortage signal), and as the third control, the mixed water in the mixing tank 92 is drained based on the number of consecutive executions of the first control. Furthermore, the air purification control unit 41 of the space purification system 100 is based on the required amount of humidification required for the air purification unit 11 (the required amount of humidification corresponding to winter in Japan or the required amount of humidification corresponding to summer in Japan). The number of times the first control is performed within the predetermined period and the number of times the second control is performed within the predetermined period are made different. As a result, in a state where the demand for humidification is high, such as in winter in Japan, air 9 with a lower hypochlorous acid content can be released into the indoor space 18 compared to the conventional method. In a state where the demand for humidification is low, such as in summer, the air 9 with a high hypochlorous acid content can be discharged into the indoor space 18 as compared with the conventional method. Furthermore, when the humidifying and purifying operation is continued for a long time, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the concentration of hypochlorous acid released into the indoor space 18. - 特許庁

That is, by operating the supply of hypochlorous acid water, the supply of water, and the drainage of mixed water with separate triggers, the mixing tank 92 can be easily controlled (first control, second control, third control). The concentration of hypochlorous acid water inside (the concentration of hypochlorous acid contained in the air 9 blown into the indoor space 18) can be adjusted.

As described above, according to the space purification system 100 according to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) The space purification system 100 includes a hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 that generates hypochlorous acid water, and a hypochlorous acid water generating unit 30 that supplies the hypochlorous acid water to the mixing tank 92. A chloric acid water supply unit 36, a water supply unit 50 that supplies water to the mixing tank 92, a water level sensor 90 for detecting the water level of the mixing tank 92, and hypochlorous acid water stored in the mixing tank 92. The air purifying unit 11 that refines the mixed water with water and releases it into the air, the supply processing in the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 and the water supply unit 50, and the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92. and an air purification control unit 41 for controlling the processing. Then, as the supply process, the air purification control unit 41 performs first control to supply the hypochlorous acid water by the hypochlorous acid water supply unit 36 every predetermined time (for example, 60 minutes), and A second control for supplying water by the water supply unit 50 is executed based on information on the water level of the mixing tank 92 (water shortage information), and when the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times as wastewater treatment The third control for draining the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is executed.

As a result, when air with high relative humidity is ventilated like in summer in Japan, the consumption of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is small, so the hypochlorous acid water to the mixing tank 92 When the supply frequency (the number of times the first control is performed) increases and the hypochlorous acid concentration of the mixed water in the mixing tank 92 is high, the mixed water is finely divided and released into the air. At this time, when the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), the third control is executed, the mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is discharged, and the mixed water in the mixing tank 92 is reset. As a result, the hypochlorous acid concentration in the mixing tank 92 can be prevented from increasing too much. As a result, even in a situation where it is difficult to evaporate the micronized hypochlorous acid water, it is possible to make the air contain the hypochlorous acid raised to a predetermined concentration and release it into the indoor space 18.例文帳に追加

On the other hand, when air with low relative humidity is ventilated, such as in winter in Japan, the amount of mixed water stored in the mixing tank 92 is large, so the frequency of water supply to the mixing tank 92 (second The number of times the control is performed increases, and in a state where the hypochlorous acid concentration of the mixed water in the mixing tank 92 is low, the mixed water is finely divided and released into the air. As a result, even in a situation where the micronized hypochlorous acid water is likely to evaporate, the hypochlorous acid diluted to a predetermined concentration can be contained in the air and released into the indoor space 18.例文帳に追加

That is, in the space purification system 100, the amount of hypochlorous acid released into the air can be easily adjusted.

(2) In the space purification system 100, the air purification control unit 41 causes the third control to be executed immediately before the first control is executed after the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times. As a result, in the space purification system 100, the drainage by the third control is not performed immediately after the hypochlorous acid is supplied to the mixing tank 92 by the first control. The acid water can be used for as long as possible, and waste due to drainage in the third control can be reduced.

Also, in the space purification system 100, even when operating for a long time (for example, 24 hours), the state in the mixing tank 92 is returned to the initial state of operation before the hypochlorous acid water concentration in the mixing tank 92 becomes too high. can be returned. That is, the space purification system 100 can facilitate adjustment of the amount of hypochlorous acid released into the air.

(3) In the space purification system 100, the air purification control unit 41 performs the first control the second number of times when the required amount of humidification required of the air purification unit 11 is equal to or greater than the first reference value in the supply process. When the required humidification amount is less than the first reference value, control is performed so that the number of times the first control is performed is greater than the number of times the second control is performed. I made it As a result, in the space purification system 100, in the supply process, when the required humidification amount is less than the first reference value, the mixed water is finely divided in the state where the hypochlorous acid concentration in the mixing tank 92 is high. can be released to On the other hand, when the required amount of humidification is equal to or higher than the first reference value, the mixed water can be finely divided and released into the air while the hypochlorous acid concentration in the mixing tank 92 is low. That is, the space purification system 100 can add hypochlorous acid to the air 9 emitted from the air purification unit 11 under conditions suitable for the environment of the indoor space 18 based on the required amount of humidification.

The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that these embodiments are merely examples, and that various modifications can be made to combinations of each component or each treatment process, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention. I am where I am.

In the first and second examples of the space purification system 100 according to the first embodiment, the air purification unit 11 is described as operating with a constant humidification demand amount during the humidification purification operation time. operates at a required humidification amount specified based on the humidity difference between the target humidity and the humidity of the air in the indoor space 18 at regular intervals.

Moreover, in the space purification system 100 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times in the third control is preferably set based on the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water supplied by the first control. As a result, for example, in the space purification system 100, when the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water supplied by the first control is high, when the first control is continuously executed a predetermined number of times, the hypochlorous acid in the mixing tank 92 Since the concentration of the chloric acid water rises quickly, by setting the predetermined number of times to be small, it is possible to more reliably prevent the concentration of the hypochlorous acid water in the mixing tank 92 from increasing too much.

The space purification system according to the present invention can easily adjust the amount of hypochlorous acid released into the air when the hypochlorous acid water is atomized and the hypochlorous acid is released into the air. It is useful as a system for sterilizing or deodorizing the air in the target space.

2 Suction port 3 Air outlet 4 Front air passage 5 Intermediate air passage 6 Rear air passage 8 Air 9 Air 10 Spatial purification device 11 Air purification unit 11a Humidification motor 11b Humidification nozzle 13 Blower 14 Refrigerant coil 15 Air conditioner 16 Duct 16a Indoor suction Mouth 17 Duct 17a Indoor outlet 18 Indoor space 20 Outdoor unit 20a Compressor 20b Expander 20c Outdoor heat exchanger 20d Blower fan 20e Four-way valve 21 Refrigerant circuit 24 Duct 30 Hypochlorous acid water generator 31 Electrolyzer 32 Electrode 33 Electromagnetic Valve 34 Salt water tank 35 Salt water transfer pump 36 Hypochlorous acid water supply unit 37 Hypochlorous acid water transfer pump 38 Water pipe 39 Water level sensor 41 Air purification control unit 41a Input unit 41b Storage unit 41c Clock unit 41d Processing unit 41e Output unit 42 air conditioning control section 43 operating device 44 temperature and humidity sensor 50 water supply section 51 solenoid valve 52 water pipe 60 drainage section 61 solenoid valve 62 water pipe 90 water level sensor 92 mixing tank 100 space purification system

Claims (3)

a hypochlorous acid water generating unit that generates hypochlorous acid water;
a hypochlorous acid water supply unit that supplies the hypochlorous acid water from the hypochlorous acid water generation unit to the mixing tank;
a water supply unit that supplies water to the mixing tank;
a water level sensor for detecting the water level of the mixing tank;
a humidifying and purifying unit that refines the mixed water of the hypochlorous acid water and the water stored in the mixing tank and releases it into the air;
a control unit that controls supply processing in the hypochlorous acid water supply unit and the water supply unit, and drainage processing of the mixed water stored in the mixing tank;
with
The control unit performs, as the supply process, first control to supply the hypochlorous acid water by the hypochlorous acid water supply unit at predetermined time intervals, and information on the water level of the mixing tank from the water level sensor. and a second control for supplying water by the water supply unit based on the above, and when the first control is continuously performed a predetermined number of times as the wastewater treatment, the mixing tank stores the mixing A space purification system characterized by executing a third control for draining water. The space purification according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the third control to be executed immediately before the first control is executed after the first control is continuously executed the predetermined number of times. system. 3. The space purification system according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined number of times in said third control is set based on the concentration of said hypochlorous acid water supplied by said first control.

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