JP2023137226A - Water supply tank - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a water supply tank which is used in an air conditioner, and can obtain the effect of suppressing reduction in a tank capacity and facilitating pull-out from a sink.SOLUTION: A water supply tank includes: a first handle part 62 provided on an upper surface of a tank part 61 in a state of being mounted on a water storage container 21; and two second one-side handle parts 64 provided closer to a surface having a tank opening of the tank part 61 on one longer side surface C which is a side surface on one side on the longer side at the upper surface of the tank part 61, and closer to each shorter side surface D which is the side surface on the shorter side of the upper surface of the tank part 61. The second one-side handle part 64 is a dent recessed inward at the tank part 61, and in the state where a water supply tank 60 is mounted on the water storage container 21, the first handle part 62 can be grasped from above, and in a state where the water supply tank 60 is raised by holding the first handle part 62, the second one-side handle parts 64 and the other longer side surface B can be grasped from a downward direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a water tank used in an air conditioner.

In the water supply tank of a conventional air conditioner, the first handle part was located on the opposite side of the water supply tank from the tank cap, and the second handle part was located on the side of the water supply tank. As a result, after filling the water tank, with the cap side of the water tank facing upward, hold the second handle and rotate it 90 degrees, then hold the first handle, carry it, and set it in the main case. .

Patent No. 6089203

The problem with such conventional water supply tanks for air conditioners is that they have two through holes and two handles that can be gripped by inserting your fingers through the through holes, resulting in a decrease in tank capacity. It had Additionally, if you place your hand in a narrow sink to refill water, there is a problem that if you cannot rotate the water tank, there is only one place to reach to pull out the water tank from the sink, making it difficult to pull it out of the sink. Was.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and aims to suppress the decrease in tank capacity and make it easier to draw out the tank from the sink.

In order to achieve this object, the water supply tank according to the present invention is a water supply tank that is detachably installed in a water storage container for storing water, and has a substantially box shape that is short in the depth direction and horizontally long. a tank portion having a tank opening on the bottom surface when attached to the water storage container; a water supply lid portion provided at the tank opening for supplying water in the tank portion to the water storage container; and when attached to the water storage container; a first handle provided on the upper surface of the tank portion; a side surface having the tank opening of the tank portion on one long side side surface of the upper surface of the tank portion; two second one-side handles provided near each short side side surface of the upper surface of the tank section, and a surface having the tank opening in the tank section; , the second one-side handle has a structure that can stand on its own on all sides except the one long-side side surface and the other long-side side surface that is the other side of the long side of the upper surface of the tank part; The first handle portion is an inward recess in the tank portion, and when the water supply tank is attached to the water storage container, the first handle portion can be grasped from above, and the water supply tank is attached to the first handle portion. The device is characterized in that when the handle portion is grasped and lifted, the second one-side handle portion and the other long side surface can be grasped from below, thereby achieving the intended purpose. It is.

According to the present invention, there is provided a water supply tank that is detachably installed in a water storage container that stores water, and that has a substantially box shape that is short in the depth direction and horizontally long, and has a tank opening on the bottom surface when the tank is attached to the water storage container. a water supply lid provided at the tank opening to supply water in the tank to the water storage container; and a first handle provided on the top surface of the tank when attached to the water storage container. a side surface on one long side of the top surface of the tank section, a side surface of the tank section having the tank opening on the long side surface, and a side surface on the short side of the top surface of the tank section. two second one-side handles provided nearer to each of the short sides of the tank part, a surface having the tank opening in the tank part; The structure is such that it can stand on its own on all sides except the other long side side of the upper surface, and the second one-side handle part is recessed inwardly in the tank part. When the water supply tank is attached to the water storage container, the first handle part can be grasped from above, and when the water supply tank is grasped and lifted by the first handle part, the second handle part can be grasped from above. By adopting a configuration in which the one side handle portion and the other long side surface can be grasped from below, it is possible to suppress a decrease in tank capacity and to make it easier to pull out the tank from the sink.

A perspective view of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention Perspective view of the air conditioner with the door open A sectional view showing the structure of the air conditioner A perspective view of the water storage section of the air conditioner A perspective view showing the internal structure of the air conditioner A perspective view of the water storage section of the air conditioner Plan view of the water storage section of the air conditioner Plan view of the water storage section of the air conditioner Perspective view of the water tank of the air conditioner A perspective view of the electrolytic cell of the air conditioner A perspective view of the electrolytic cell of the air conditioner Cross-sectional view of the electrolytic cell of the air conditioner A perspective view of the tablet feeding mechanism of the air conditioner A perspective view showing the inside of the tablet loading case of the tablet loading mechanism of the air conditioner. Perspective view of the water tank of the air conditioner Perspective view of the water tank of the air conditioner

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
1 and 2 are perspective views of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram of the air conditioner viewed from the front side. FIG. 2 is a front view of the air conditioner with the door opened and the water storage section removed. FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment viewed from the side.

Note that, hereinafter, the vertical direction in the state in which the air conditioner is installed (hereinafter also referred to as "installed state") as shown in FIG. 1 may be referred to as the up-down direction, and the horizontal direction may be referred to as the left-right direction. In addition, in the following, in the installed state, the surface of the air conditioner on the side where the door 3 is provided is referred to as the "front", the surface opposite to the front of the air conditioner is referred to as the "rear", and the front surface of the air conditioner is referred to as the "back". When viewed from the side, the right side is called the "right side" and the left side is called the "left side."

The detailed configuration of the air conditioner will be described below. As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner according to the present embodiment includes a main body case 1 having a substantially box shape, and has substantially rectangular air intake ports 2 on both sides of the main body case 1. As shown in FIG. The front surface of the main body case 1 is provided with a door 3 that can be opened and closed, and when the door 3 is opened, a part of the air purification unit 7 inside the main body case 1, which will be described later, can be taken out. The top surface of the main body case 1 is provided with an air outlet 4 that can be opened and closed.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the main body case 1 includes a partition plate 5, a blower 6, an air purification unit 7, an air passage 8, and a control section 9.

The partition plate 5 is a plate provided at the center of the main body case 1, and together with the partition wall described later, separates the front side and the back side of the main body case 1, and the back side becomes the air passage 8.

The blower 6 blows air, that is, sucks air into the main body case from the air inlet 2 and blows out the sucked air from the air outlet 4. The blower 6 is provided at the center of the main body case 1 and includes a motor section 10, a fan section 11 rotated by the motor section 10, and a casing section 12 surrounding them.

The operation of the blower 6 in this embodiment is determined by the operating section 1A provided in the main body case 1. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the operating section 1A is covered by an openable/closable cover 1B provided on the top surface of the main body case 1. As shown in FIGS. The user of the air conditioner of the present invention can adjust the air volume of the blower 6 step by step by operating an air volume switching button (not shown) provided on the operation unit 1A, and the information on the operation can be used to control The signal is sent to section 9 as a signal.

The fan section 11 is a sirocco fan and is fixed to a motor shaft 13 extending horizontally from the motor section 10 , and the motor section 10 is fixed to the casing section 12 . The casing portion 12 includes a discharge port 14 on the upper surface side of the main body case 1 of the casing portion 12, and has a suction port 15 on the back side of the main body case 1 of the casing portion 12.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 in which the water storage container is placed inside the main body case. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment with some of the components removed. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the water storage section of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

As shown in Figures 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the air purification unit stores water from the water supply means in an electrolytic tank, and uses a tablet feeding mechanism to add electrolysis promoting tablets to the water in the electrolytic tank. The generated hypochlorous acid-containing water is brought into contact with the air sucked into the main body case from the air intake port by a blower, and is then electrolyzed to generate water containing hypochlorous acid. It is a device for spraying.

The air purification unit 7 includes a water storage section 16 , an electrolysis section 17 , a water supply section 18 , an active oxygen species supply section 19 , and a water supply section 20 .

The water storage section 16 stores water and performs sterilization. The water storage section 16 includes a water storage container 21, a water supply tank 60, and a gas-liquid contact means 23.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the water storage section of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the internal structure of the water storage unit of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment with some of the components removed.

As shown in FIGS. 4, 6, 7, and 8, the water storage container 21 is placed at the bottom of the main case 1, has a box shape with an open top, and has a structure that can store water. It has a partition wall 24, a water supply section 25, and a sterilization section 26.

As shown in FIG. 4, the partition wall 24 is a plate that partitions the front side of the main case 1 (outside the air passage 8) and the back side (air passage 8) of the main case 1 in the water storage container 21. It extends upward from the bottom surface of the water container 21, and its upper end is disposed above the upper end of the water storage container 21.

As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, a part of the upper end of the partition wall 24 is in contact with the wall surface of the partition plate 5, so that it is connected to the front side of the main case 1 (outside the air passage 8). The back side (air passage 8) of the main body case 1 is separated from each other so that air cannot enter or exit.

The water supply compartment 25 is approximately bowl-shaped and is a compartment that stores water supplied from the water supply tank 60 , and is located closer to the front of the main body case 1 than the partition wall 24 in the water storage container 21 disposed at the lower part of the main body case 1 . It is located on the side and has a structure capable of holding the water supply tank 60, and has a cylindrical projection 27 on the bottom at a position where the water supply tank 60 is held.

The sterilization section 26 is approximately bowl-shaped and stores water containing hypochlorous acid at a predetermined concentration, and is provided so as to span the front side and the back side of the partition wall 24. They communicate through an opening (not shown) provided below the water surface. The sterilization section 26 has a first water amount detection means 28 and a second water amount detection means 29 that detect the water level in the sterilization section 26 .

The first water amount detection means 28 detects that the water level in the sterilization section 26 has fallen below the drought water level, which is lower than the target water level. Note that the target water level refers to the water level of the maximum amount of water set for each component in the air purifying operation of the air conditioner of the present invention. The drought water level refers to the water level of the minimum amount of water set for each component in the air purifying operation of the air conditioner of the present invention.

The first water amount detection means 28 is located on the back side of the partition wall 24 in the sterilization section 26, and includes a first float portion 28a having buoyancy and a first detection sensor (not shown) that detects the position of the first float portion 28a. It consists of

The first float portion 28a is disposed within the sterilization section 26, and the first detection sensor is embedded in the wall of the main body case 1 near the first float portion 28a.

When the water level in the sterilization section 26 drops below the drought water level, the first detection sensor becomes unable to detect the first float portion 28a due to the accompanying floating of the first float portion 28a. At this time, the first detection sensor sends a signal to the control unit 9 indicating that the water level in the sterilization section 26 has fallen below the drought water level.

The second water amount detection means 29 detects that the water level in the sterilization section 26 has reached the target water level.
The second water amount detection means 29 is located on the front side of the partition wall 24 in the sterilization section 26, and includes a second float portion 29a having buoyancy and a second detection sensor (not shown) that detects the position of the second float portion 29a. It consists of

The second float portion 29a is arranged within the sterilization section 26, and the second detection sensor is embedded in the wall of the main body case 1 near the second float portion 29a.

The second detection sensor detects the second float portion 29a due to the accompanying floating of the second float portion 29a when the water level in the sterilization section 26 rises and reaches the target water level. At this time, the second detection sensor sends a signal to the control unit 9 indicating that the water level in the sterilization section 26 has reached the target water level.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the water supply means of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the water tank 60 is installed in the water supply compartment 25, has a structure that can be attached to and detached from the water supply compartment 25, and automatically supplies water so that the water level in the water supply compartment 25 is kept constant. It is. The water supply tank 60 includes a tank portion 61 having a hollow shape for storing water, and a first handle portion 62 on the upper part of the tank portion 61. Attachment/detachment to/from the water supply compartment 25 is performed while holding the handle portion 62.

When the tank part 61 is attached to the water supply compartment 25, the tank part 61 has a circular tank opening (not shown) at the center of the bottom surface. It has a structure that can be sealed by a removable water supply lid part 63 on the outer periphery.

The water supply lid part 63 has a cylindrical shape with its central axis extending in the vertical direction, and has a cylindrical cap opening 63a opening in the vertical direction at the center of the bottom surface when attached to the water storage container 21. 63a is equipped with a faucet 63b for opening and closing the lid opening.

The faucet 63b has a cylindrical shaft (not shown), an on-off valve (not shown) provided on one side of the shaft so as to close the cap opening 63a, and a shaft that passes through the center of the faucet. The shaft includes a coiled spring (not shown) and a spring stop portion (not shown) provided on the other side of the shaft.

When the tank portion 61 is installed in the water supply compartment 25, the spring stopper portion comes into contact with the protrusion 27 of the water supply compartment 25, and the spring stopper moves upward while compressing the spring. Along with this, the on-off valve also moves upward, and as the on-off valve separates from the cap opening 63a of the water supply lid 63, the water in the tank section 61 flows into the water supply section 25 from the cap opening 63a of the water supply lid 63. be. Here, when water accumulates in the water supply section 25 up to the lower end of the cap opening 63a, air no longer enters the tank section 61 from the lower end of the cap opening 63a, so the water in the tank section 61 does not flow into the water supply section 25. . That is, when the water in the water supply compartment 25 decreases, the water level increases to the lower end of the cap opening 63a, and the water level is kept constant at the lower end of the cap opening 63a, so that a constant water level can always be maintained.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the gas-liquid contact means 23 is located on the back side of the partition wall 24 in the sterilization compartment 26, and the water stored in the sterilization compartment 26 is transferred into the main body case 1 by the blower 6. This is a member that makes contact with the indoor air that has been drawn in. The gas-liquid contact means 23 includes a filter 32, a filter frame 33, and a drive section (not shown).

The filter 32 has a water-retaining property, has a cylindrical shape, and has holes in its circumferential portion through which air can flow. The filter 32 is attached to the filter frame 33 so that one end of the filter 32 is immersed in the water in the sterilization section 26.

The filter frame 33 is rotatably supported by a bearing part (not shown) provided in the water storage container 21. The filter 32 and the filter frame 33 have a structure in which they are rotated by a driving section.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the electrolytic cell of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the electrolytic cell of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment, with some of the components removed.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the electrolytic cell of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment, viewed from the side.

As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 12, the electrolysis section 17 electrolyzes water in the electrolytic cell 34 to generate water containing hypochlorous acid.

The electrolytic section 17 includes an electrolytic tank 34, a tablet insertion mechanism 35, and an electrolytic unit 36.

The electrolytic cell 34 is provided above the water storage container 21 and has a substantially box shape with an open top. The electrolytic cell 34 stores water transported from the water storage section 16 by the water supply section 18 into the electrolytic cell 34 . The electrolytic cell 34 has a third water amount detecting means 37 and a fourth water amount detecting means 38 that detect the water level of the electrolytic cell 34 .

The third water amount detection means 37 detects whether the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 has exceeded the drought water level or has fallen below the drought water level. The third water amount detection means 37 includes a third float portion 37a having buoyancy and a third detection sensor (not shown) that detects the position of the third float portion 37a.

The third float portion 37a is arranged in the electrolytic bath 34 and embedded in the wall portion of the main body case 1 near the third float portion 37a.

The third detection sensor detects the third float portion 37a due to the accompanying floating of the third float portion 37a when the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 rises from a water level lower than the drought water level and reaches the drought water level. At this time, the third detection sensor sends a signal to the control unit 9 indicating that the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 has exceeded the drought water level.

Further, when the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 is lowered to be lower than the drought water level, the third detection sensor cannot detect the third float portion 37a due to the accompanying floating of the third float portion 37a. At this time, the third detection sensor sends a signal to the control unit 9 indicating that the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 has fallen below the drought water level.

The fourth water amount detection means 38 detects that the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 has reached the target water level. The fourth water amount detection means 38 includes a fourth float portion 38a having buoyancy and a fourth detection sensor (not shown) that detects the position of the fourth float portion 38a.

The fourth float portion 38a is arranged in the electrolytic bath 34 and embedded in the wall of the main body case 1 near the fourth float portion 38a.

The fourth detection sensor detects the fourth float portion 38a due to the accompanying floating of the fourth float portion 38a when the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 rises and reaches the target water level. At this time, the fourth detection sensor sends a signal to the control unit 9 indicating that the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 has reached the target water level.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the tablet feeding mechanism of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the inside of the tablet insertion case of the tablet insertion mechanism of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the tablet insertion mechanism 35 is installed above the electrolytic bath 34, and includes a tablet insertion case 39, a tablet insertion member 40 provided inside the tablet insertion case 39, and a It is provided with a tablet insertion cover 41 which is detachably provided on the upper part. When the tablet insertion cover 41 is removed from the tablet insertion case 39 and the electrolytic acceleration tablet 42 is placed inside the tablet insertion case 39, the tablet insertion member 40 rotates and the electrolysis acceleration tablet 42 is automatically inserted into the tablet insertion case 39. It falls into the electrolytic cell 34 through the opening 39a at the bottom. In addition, as an example, sodium chloride can be used for the electrolysis accelerating tablet 42.

The electrolysis unit 36 immerses a first electrode (not shown) and a second electrode (not shown) in water in the electrolytic tank 34, and applies a voltage to these first and second electrodes. , water in an electrolytic cell 34 containing electrolysis accelerating tablets 42 (to be described later) which are injected by a tablet injecting mechanism 35 is electrochemically treated to generate hypochlorous acid. An example of the electrolysis promoting solvent is sodium chloride, and by electrochemically electrolyzing the sodium chloride aqueous solution by the electrolysis unit 36, active oxygen species (hypochlorous acid as an example in this embodiment) are generated. ) to produce electrolyzed water containing

Here, the active oxygen species refers to oxygen molecules that have higher oxidation activity than normal oxygen and related substances. For example, active oxygen species include not only active oxygen in the narrow sense such as superoxide anion, singlet oxygen, hydroxyl radicals, or hydrogen peroxide, but also active oxygen in the broad sense such as ozone, hypochlorous acid (hypohalous acid), etc. Contains active oxygen. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, generating electrolyzed water containing active oxygen species (here, hypochlorous acid) may be expressed as generating active oxygen species (here, hypochlorous acid).

As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the water supply section 18 transports water from the water storage section 16 to the electrolysis section 17. The water supply unit 18 includes a water supply pump 43 provided so as to be immersed in the water in the water supply section 25 , and a water supply channel 44 connected to the water supply pump 43 .

The water supply pump 43 is a pump of the pumping type, and moves the water supplied from the water supply tank 60 to the water supply compartment 25 to the water supply channel 44, and transports it to the electrolytic cell 34.

The water supply channel 44 is a cylindrical tube with both ends open, one end connected to the water supply pump 43, and the other end located above the top surface of the electrolytic cell 34.

As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 11, and 12, the active oxygen species replenishing section 19 transports water from the electrolytic cell 34 to the water storage section 16. The active oxygen species supply section 19 includes an active oxygen species communication section 19a and an active oxygen species pump unit 19b.

The active oxygen species communication section 19a is a flow path that communicates with the electrolytic cell 34 and the sterilization section 26, and the active oxygen species pump unit 19b is a mechanism that supplies water in the electrolytic cell 34 to the active oxygen species communication section 19a. be.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the water supply section 20 transports water from the water supply section 25 to the sterilization section 26. The water replenishment unit 20 includes a water replenishment pump 51 provided so as to be immersed in water in the water supply section 25 and a water replenishment waterway 52 connected to the water replenishment pump 51.

The water replenishment pump 51 is a pump of the pumping type, and moves the water supplied from the water supply tank 60 to the water supply section 25 to the water replenishment waterway 52, and transports it to the sterilization section 26.

The water replenishment waterway 52 is a cylindrical pipe with both ends open, one end is connected to the water replenishment pump 51, and the other end is located directly above the water surface on the front side of the partition wall 24 of the sterilization section 26. .

That is, the main body case 1 is configured to include a water supply section 20 that transports water from the water supply section 25 to the sterilization section 26.

This makes it possible to mix the hypochlorous acid-containing water transported from the electrolytic tank 34 with the water in the water supply section 25 at any desired ratio, thereby adjusting the concentration of hypochlorous acid in the sterilization section 26 to a predetermined concentration. It can be adjusted to

As shown in FIG. 3, the air passage 8 communicates the inlet 2 and the outlet 4, and the air passage 8 includes a gas-liquid contacting means 23, a blower 6, and an outlet 4 in order from the inlet 2. We are prepared. When the fan section 11 is rotated by the motor section 10, external air that has entered the air passage 8 from the air intake port 2 is blown out via the gas-liquid contact means 23, the blower 6, and the air outlet 4 in this order.

The control section 9 is provided inside the main body case 1, and includes a first water amount detection means 28, a second water amount detection means 29, a third water amount detection means 37, a fourth water amount detection means 38, and an operation section. 1A, and controls the operations of the electrolysis unit 36, the water supply section 18, the active oxygen species supply section 19, the water supply section 20, and the tablet loading mechanism 35. This is to adjust the concentration and amount of water containing hypochlorous acid. In addition, the control unit 9 determines the amount of hypochlorous acid consumed in the hypochlorous acid-containing water in the sterilization section 26 and the decrease in the amount of water based on the signal indicating the air volume of the blower 6 transmitted from the operation unit 1A. It is possible to estimate the amount.

An example of adjusting the concentration and amount of water containing hypochlorous acid in the sterilization section 26 in the apparatus having the above configuration is shown.

When the third water amount detection means 37 detects that the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 is lower than the drought water level, the control section 9 operates the water supply pump 43 to supply water via the water supply channel 44. Transport of water from the water supply section 25 to the electrolytic cell 34 begins. Next, when the third water amount detection means 37 detects that the water level has risen to the drought water level, the control unit 9 operates the tablet feeding mechanism 35 to feed the electrolysis accelerating tablet 42 into the electrolytic cell 34 . Next, the control unit 9 stops the operation of the water supply pump 43 when the water level in the electrolytic cell 34 further rises and the fourth water amount detection means 38 detects that the water level has risen to the target water level. Next, the control unit 9 starts the operation of the electrolysis unit 36 and stops it after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, water containing hypochlorous acid at a certain concentration is generated and held in the electrolytic cell 34.

When the control unit 9 estimates that a predetermined amount of hypochlorous acid in the sterilization compartment 26 has been consumed based on the signal indicating the air volume of the blower 6 sent from the operation unit 1A, the control unit 9 operates the active oxygen species pump 45. Then, transport of water containing hypochlorous acid from the electrolytic tank 34 to the supply tank 47 via the active oxygen species pre-transport waterway 46 starts. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the control unit 9 stops the operation of the active oxygen species pump 45. The water containing hypochlorous acid transported to the supply tank 47 gradually moves to the active oxygen species transport waterway 48 through the drop opening 50, and passes through the active oxygen species transport waterway 48 to the sterilization compartment 26. transported to.

When the control unit 9 estimates that the amount of water in the sterilization compartment 26 has decreased by a predetermined amount based on the signal indicating the air volume of the blower 6 sent from the operation unit 1A, the control unit 9 operates the water supply pump 51 to close the water supply compartment. Transport of water from 25 to sterilization compartment 26 begins. When the second water amount detection means 29 detects that the water level has increased to the target water level, the control unit 9 stops the operation of the water replenishment pump 51. By mixing the water containing hypochlorous acid transported from the active oxygen species supply section 19 with the water transported from the water supply section 20, the concentration of hypochlorous acid in the sterilization section 26 reaches a predetermined concentration. will be adjusted.

Through these controls, the sterilization section 26 retains water containing hypochlorous acid in a predetermined amount of water and in a predetermined concentration range. This makes it possible to provide an air conditioner that exhibits stable sterilization performance.

A feature of this embodiment is the shape of the water tank 60. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the water supply tank 60 includes a tank portion 61, a water supply lid portion 63, a first handle portion 62, and two second one side handle portions 64.

The tank portion 61 has a generally box-like shape that is short in the depth direction and long in the horizontal direction, and has a structure that can store water within the tank portion 61 . It has a tank opening at the bottom when attached to the water storage container 21. A removable water supply lid portion 63 is provided at the tank opening.

The water supply lid section 63 supplies water in the tank section 61 to the water storage container 21 when a valve mechanism provided on the water supply lid section 63 opens.

The first handle part 62 is provided on the upper surface of the tank part 61 in a state where it is attached to the water storage container 21 as shown in FIG. At the center of the upper surface of the tank part 61, there is a recessed part 61a that is recessed toward the bottom surface (surface E having the tank opening). It has a first handle part 62. A through hole 61b is provided below the first handle portion 62. When the water supply tank 60 is attached to the water storage container 21, the first handle portion 62 can be grasped from above through the through hole 61b.

When the door of the main body case 1 is opened, the water supply tank 60 is attached to the water storage container 21, and the water supply tank 60 can be seen in the orientation shown in FIG. When the water supply tank 60 is attached to the water storage container 21, the front side of the tank part 61 (the other long side side B) is visible, and the back side of the tank part 61 (the other long side side C) is attached to the partition plate 5 of the main body case 1. Since they are facing each other, they cannot be seen. The bottom surface of the tank portion 61 (surface E having the tank opening) is in a state of being immersed in the water in the water storage container 21. The left and right side surfaces (short side surfaces D) of the tank portion 61 face the inner surfaces of the left and right side surfaces of the main body case 1, respectively. There is a space above the upper surface of the tank portion 61 (surface A having the first handle portion).

The second one-side handle portion 64 is in the shape of an inward recess in the tank portion 61 . The second one side handle part 64 has a tank opening of the tank part 61 at the one long side side surface C which is one side surface of the long side on the upper surface of the tank part 61 when the second one side handle part 64 is attached to the water storage container 21. They are provided closer to the surface E and closer to the short side D, which is the side surface on the short side of the upper surface of the tank portion 61. That is, when the second one side handle part 64 is attached to the water storage container 21, the second one-side handle part 64 is located near the bottom surface (the surface having the tank opening) of the tank part 61 on the back surface (one long side surface C) of the tank part 61, and They are provided near the left and right side surfaces (short side D) of the tank portion 61. That is, the water supply tank 60 is provided with two second one-side handle portions 64. Furthermore, when the first handle part 62 of the tank is grasped and the water supply tank 60 is lifted, the second one-side handle part 64 and the front surface (the other long side B) can be grasped from below. In addition, in the water supply tank 60 attached to the water storage container, the bottom surface (the surface E having the tank opening), the back surface (one long side surface C), and the front surface of the tank part 61 (the other long side side of the top surface) It has a structure that can stand on its own on all sides except for the other long side (B). That is, in the water supply tank 60 attached to the water storage container, the tank has a structure that can stand on its own on the top surface (surface A having the first handle portion) and the left and right side surfaces (short side surfaces D).

In this way, since the second one-side handle part 64 has an inwardly recessed shape, it has the effect of suppressing a decrease in tank capacity compared to the first handle part 62.

Moreover, when the water supply tank 60 cannot be rotated when placed in a sink for water supply, it is possible to easily pull it out from the sink by grasping the second one side handle part 64.

Further, the second one-side handle portion 64 has a shape that is elongated in the horizontal direction when the water supply tank 60 is attached to the water storage container.

As a result, when the water tank 60 is placed in a sink with the side E having the tank opening facing up to supply water, if the water tank 60 cannot be rotated, the second one-side handle 64 and the front surface (the other When grasping the long sides B) at the same time, the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can be placed in the recess of the second one-side handle part 64, which has the effect of making it easier to pull out the sink from the sink.

Moreover, the water supply tank 60 has two second other-side handle portions 65 . The second other side handle portion 65 is in the shape of a recess that is recessed inward in the tank portion 61 . The second other side handle part 65 has a tank opening in the tank part 61 on the other long side side B which is the long side side surface on the upper surface of the tank part 61 in the water supply tank 60 attached to the water storage container 21. They are provided closer to the surface E and closer to the short side D, which is the side surface on the short side of the upper surface of the tank portion 61. That is, when the second other side handle part 65 is attached to the water storage container 21, the second other side handle part 65 is located near the bottom surface of the tank (surface E having the tank opening) on the front surface of the tank part 61 (the other long side surface B), and near the tank part They are provided closer to the left and right side surfaces (shorter side D) of 61. That is, the water supply tank 60 is provided with two second other side handle parts 65, and when the water supply tank 60 is held up by the first handle part 62, the second one side handle part 64 and the second other side handle part 64 are attached. It is configured such that the handle portion 65 can be grasped from below.

As a result, when the water supply tank 60 is placed in a sink with the surface E having the tank opening facing up to supply water, if the water supply tank 60 cannot be rotated, the second one-side handle part 64 and the second By grasping the other side handle portion 65 at the same time, it is possible to easily pull out the sink from the sink.

Moreover, the second other side handle part 65 has a shape that is long in the horizontal direction when the water supply tank 60 is attached to the water storage container.

As a result, when the water supply tank 60 is placed in a sink with the surface E having the tank opening facing up in order to supply water, the second one-side handle portion 64 and the second other When grasping the side handle part 65 at the same time, the thumb can be placed in the recess on the front side and the rest of the fingers can be placed on the recess on the back side, which has the effect of making it easier to pull out the sink from the sink.

In FIG. 15, the water tank 60 has two third one side handles 66. The third one-side handle portion 66 is in the shape of a recess that is recessed inward in the tank portion 61 . In the water supply tank 60 attached to the water storage container, the third one-side handle part 66 is located above the second one-side handle part 64 (first handle) on the back surface (one long side C) of the tank part. They are provided near the surface A) having the section, and near the respective left and right side surfaces (short side D). That is, the water supply tank 60 is provided with two third one side handle parts 66, and when the water supply tank 60 is held up by the first handle part 62, the two third one side handle parts 66 and the front (The other long side side surface B) can be gripped from the side.

As a result, when the water supply tank 60 is placed in a sink with the surface E having the tank opening facing up in order to supply water, and the water supply tank 60 is rotated 90 degrees and the first handle portion 62 is to be grasped, the third one side The handle portion 66 can be grasped from the side and rotated. Thereby, the first handle portion 62 can be grasped and pulled out from the sink.

In addition, since there are two third handles 66 on one side, if you place a sink to supply water and want to rotate the water tank 60 90 degrees and grab the first handle, you can rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise. This has the effect of being able to rotate in a direction that is convenient for the customer.

Further, the third one-side handle portion 66 has a shape that is elongated in the vertical direction when the water supply tank 60 is attached to the water storage container. As a result, when the water supply tank 60 is placed in a sink with the surface E having the tank opening facing upward in order to supply water, and the user wants to grasp the third one-side handle part 66 from the side in order to rotate the water supply tank 60 by 90 degrees, , the four fingertips can easily enter into the third one-side handle portion 66 and the fingers can be easily placed.

The water tank used in the air conditioner according to the present invention is useful for air conditioners used in homes, offices, and the like.

1 Main body case 1A Operation section 1B Cover 2 Intake port 3 Door 4 Air outlet 5 Partition plate 6 Air blower 7 Air purification unit 8 Air path 9 Control section 10 Motor section 11 Fan section 12 Casing section 13 Motor shaft 14 Discharge port 15 Suction port 16 Water storage section 17 Electrolysis section 18 Water supply section 19 Active oxygen species supply section 19a Active oxygen species communication section 19b Active oxygen species pump unit 20 Water supply section 21 Water storage container 23 Gas-liquid contact means 24 Partition wall 25 Water supply section 26 Sterilization section 27 Protrusion 28 First water amount detection means 28a First float portion 29 Second water amount detection means 29a Second float portion 32 Filter 33 Filter frame 34 Electrolytic cell 35 Tablet feeding mechanism 36 Electrolysis unit 37 Third water amount detection means 37a Third float Part 38 Fourth water amount detection means 38a Fourth float part 39 Tablet input case 39a Opening 40 Tablet input member 41 Tablet input cover 42 Electrolysis accelerating tablet 43 Water supply pump 44 Water supply channel 45 Active oxygen species pump 46 Active oxygen species pre-transport Channel 47 Supply tank 48 Active oxygen species post-transport channel 50 Drop opening 51 Water supply pump 52 Water supply channel 60 Water supply tank 61 Tank section 61a Recessed section 61b Through hole 62 First handle section 63 Water supply lid section 63a Cap opening 63b Faucet 64 Second one side handle part 65 Second other side handle part 66 Third one side handle part

Claims (6)

A water supply tank that is detachably installed in a water storage container that stores water,
a tank portion having a substantially box shape that is short in depth and long in horizontal direction, and having a tank opening on the bottom surface when attached to the water storage container;
a water supply lid part provided at the tank opening and supplying water in the tank part to the water storage container;
a first handle portion provided on the upper surface of the tank portion when attached to the water storage container;
A side surface on one long side of the top surface of the tank section, a side surface of the tank section having the tank opening on the long side surface, and a side surface on the short side of the top surface of the tank section. two second one-side handles provided closer to the short side of the
The tank portion can be self-supporting on all surfaces except for the surface having the tank opening, the one long side surface, and the other long side side that is the other side of the long side of the upper surface of the tank portion. The structure is
The second one side handle portion is an inward recess in the tank portion,
In a state where the water supply tank is attached to the water storage container, the first handle portion can be grasped from above,
A water supply tank characterized in that when the water supply tank is lifted by grasping the first handle part, the second one-side handle part and the other long side surface can be grasped from below. The water supply tank according to claim 1, wherein the second one side handle part has a shape that is elongated in the horizontal direction when the water supply tank is attached to the water storage container. The other long side side surface includes a side surface of the tank portion having the tank opening, and two second other side handle portions provided on each of the short side side surfaces,
The second other side handle portion is an inward recess in the tank portion,
According to claim 1, when the water supply tank is held up by the first handle, the second one side handle and the second other side handle can be grasped from below. water tank. The water supply tank according to claim 3, wherein the second other side handle part has a shape that is elongated in the lateral direction when the water supply tank is attached to the water storage container. having two third one-side handles provided closer to the upper surface than the second one-side handle on the one long-side side of the tank part, and closer to each of the short-side sides;
The third one side handle portion is an inward recess in the tank portion,
5. Claims 1 to 4, wherein when the water supply tank is held up by the first handle, the third one-side handle and the other long side can be gripped from the lateral direction. water tank. 6. The water supply tank according to claim 5, wherein the third one-side handle part has a vertically elongated shape when the water supply tank is attached to the water storage container.