JP2591213Y2 - Water treatment equipment with centralized control function at hand - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a water treatment apparatus having a centralized control function in which an operation section and an operation state display section of a water treatment mechanism provided outside a casing of the water treatment apparatus are provided centrally on the casing. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various water treatment apparatuses have become widespread in homes and offices. For example, raw water such as tap water is electrolyzed into alkaline water and acidic water, and used as necessary. There is a water conditioner that can do it.

[0003] In order to connect the above-mentioned water conditioner to the raw water supply unit, the water conditioner and a flow path switching device separately attached to a tap of a water supply are connected by hoses for forward and return routes. ing.

In such a flow path switching device, a raw water inlet and an alkaline water inlet are usually provided on one side surface of a casing.
On the other side, a raw water direct outlet, a raw water outlet, an alkaline cleaning water outlet, and an electrode cleaning water outlet are provided.

The casing has a passage communicating with each port, and the passage is selectively selectively switched by switching means such as a switching valve. The operation of the switching valve is connected to the switching valve. , Using a switching lever attached to the casing.

On the other hand, the operation of the water conditioner is generally performed by operating a switch of an operation unit provided near the water conditioner body or the water conditioner. The operation unit includes a power switch, a current adjustment button, and the like. Necessary operation switches are provided.

[0007]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, from the viewpoint of operability, the above-mentioned water conditioner and the like must be installed near the tap of the water supply where the flow path switching device is installed. Was added.

For example, in a kitchen or the like, it is installed near a sink, so that a space used for washing or cooking is narrowed. And it wasn't as smart as it looked.

Further, since the operation part of the flow path switching device, the operation part of the water conditioner and the operation part are divided into two parts, it cannot be said that it is convenient to use. Since it is not possible to check the operation state at the time of operation at hand, there is a risk of malfunction.

An object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment apparatus having a centralized control function at hand which can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0011]

According to the present invention, a flow path switching valve is provided inside a casing having a faucet mounting portion and a drainage portion, and an operating portion and an operating state are provided on the surface of the casing. In a water treatment apparatus provided with a display unit, the casing and a water treatment mechanism provided outside the casing can be connected, and a control signal transmitting means is arranged between the two, and an operation unit of the water treatment mechanism is provided. And a water treatment device having a centralized control function at hand, wherein an operation state display section is provided on the surface of the casing.

[0012]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
The water treatment apparatus having a central control function at hand according to the present invention will be specifically described.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a case where a water treatment apparatus A according to the present invention is disposed in a kitchen sink Q, and FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory view of the water treatment apparatus A. 3 is a cross-sectional plan view of the water treatment apparatus A,
In the present embodiment, a water purifier E as a water treatment mechanism B is connected to the water treatment device A, and the water treatment device A is disposed in the storage space Q1 below the sink Q.

(Configuration of Water Treatment Apparatus A) First, the overall configuration of the water treatment apparatus A will be described as follows.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
A water supply pipe 10 and a hot water supply pipe 11 forming a raw water supply part b are connected to the inflow side of 12, and a hot / cold water supply flow path 13 is connected to the outflow side through a faucet 13a.

A water treatment apparatus A according to the present invention is disposed in the middle of the hot / cold water supply passage 13. The casing 1 of the water treatment apparatus A has a faucet mounting portion 32 and a spout 33a opened. A drainage section 33 is provided, and a flow path switching valve a is disposed inside the drainage section 33.

In the casing 1, in addition to the hot / cold water supply flow path 13, a discharge flow path 15 for discharging hot / cold water and purified water through a flow path switching valve a, and raw water to a water purifier E. A plurality of flow paths such as a purified water flow path 16 for sending water are formed.

The discharge passage 15 communicates with a water discharge port 33a of a discharge section 33 provided on the lower surface of the casing 1, and is connected to a water purification passage 16
Is a water purification route 16a for sending raw water to the water purifier E;
And a water return path 16b for flowing purified water from the water purifier E into the flow path switching valve a. And outbound water purification route 16
a and the purified water return path 16b communicate with an outgoing path connection port 16c and a return path connection port 16d formed on one side surface of the casing 1, respectively. The purified water purified by the vessel E is also discharged from the spout 33 of the drainage section 33.
can be taken from a.

On the other hand, the flow path switching valve a includes the hot / cold water supply flow path 13, the raw water discharge flow path 15, the purified water forward path 16a, and the purified water return path 16b.
A plurality of openings are provided in correspondence with the above, so as to be selectively switchable.

An operation section 2 is provided on one side of the casing 1.
The operation lever 2a is provided, and by connecting the operation lever 2a to the flow path switching valve a, the flow path switching valve a operates in conjunction with the switching operation of the lever 2a, and the water flow path is changed. It is configured to switch.

Further, a liquid crystal panel 3a is provided on the surface of the casing 1 as an operation state display section 3, and the casing 1
Connected to the control unit G provided in the
The operation state of the water treatment apparatus A, the water temperature, and the like by the operation described above can be displayed.

For example, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 3a of the operating state display unit 3 displays the temperature of the water being discharged,
A usage mode (mode) such as use of purified water or use of raw water, a maintenance request of the water purifier E, a failure location, and the like can be displayed.

The water treatment apparatus A is configured as described above, and will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 as follows.

(Casing 1) As shown in FIG. 1, the water treatment apparatus A is provided with a liquid crystal panel 3a, a pilot lamp 3b and the like as an operating state display section 3 on a front surface of the casing 1 and a side surface on one side. A water purifier E, which will be described in detail later, is provided with a base end of a signal wiring 20 for electrical connection as a control signal transmitting means, a purified water forward connection port 16c for passing hot and cold water, and a purified water return connection port 16d. On the opposite side, an operation lever 2a as an operation section 2 is provided, and the operation lever 2a is connected to a flow path switching valve a disposed in the casing 1.

A faucet mounting portion 32 and a drainage portion 33 are attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the casing 1, respectively. The mounting portion 32 is connected to a water tap 13a or the like shown in FIG.
33 is provided with a water outlet 33a, and the water outlet 33a is a straight outlet 36 from which water can be taken out in a straight rod shape.
And shower outlet 37 that can be taken out like a shower
And form.

(Flow path switching valve a) On the other hand, a flow path switching valve a is provided in the casing 1 in the middle of the hot / cold water supply flow path 13.
As shown in FIG. 1, the casing 1 includes a cylindrical casing 8 fixed to the inner wall of the casing 1 and a valve shaft 9 rotatably fitted in the casing 8. In the figure, P is a packing.

The tubular casing 8 and the valve shaft 9 are provided with a plurality of flowing water openings f and a plurality of flowing water guiding openings g, respectively. The flow path of water can be switched to the path 16 or the raw water discharge flow path 15.

That is, an operation lever connected to the flow path switching valve a
2a is actually connected to the valve shaft 9, and the valve shaft 9 has a raw water inflow opening (not shown) communicating with the raw water supply passage 13 and a raw water straight guide opening g1 as an outflow side. ,
A running water guide opening g including a raw water shower guide opening g2, a purified water outflow guide opening g3, and the like is provided.

On the other hand, the tubular casing 8 is provided with a flowing water opening f corresponding to the flowing water guiding opening g. The flowing water opening f is a raw water straight opening as an outflow side in addition to a raw water inflow opening (not shown). Opening f1, raw water shower opening f2, purified water outflow opening f3, and the like.

Therefore, by operating the operation lever 2a, the valve shaft 9 connected to the lever 2a is rotated, and the flow path of water can be arbitrarily switched between the raw water drainage section 33 and the water purifier E.
In addition, if it is set to the position where the raw water inflow hole is shut off, the water is stopped.

(Control Unit G) As shown in FIG. 2, the water treatment apparatus A has a control unit G disposed in the casing 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit G controls the operation state display unit 3, the operation unit 2, and the water temperature disposed in the casing 1 in the middle of the hot / cold water supply passage 13. It is connected to the sensor S1, detects the operation of the operation lever 2a, outputs a detection signal to the operation state display unit 3, and can output a water temperature detection signal.

For example, the correspondence between the flowing water opening f of the flow path switching valve a and the flowing water guide opening g is switched by operating the operation lever 2a, and the usage including the water shutoff state, such as purified water, raw water straight, raw water shower, etc. When the (mode) is switched, since the control unit G is connected to the operation lever 2a, the control unit G detects the operation position of the lever 2a and detects it on the liquid crystal panel 3a of the operation state display unit 3. A signal is output, and a mode is displayed to inform the user of the operation state of the water treatment apparatus A.

Further, by processing the water temperature detection signal from the water temperature sensor S1, the water temperature during discharge can be digitally displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3a.

Further, the control unit G is connected to the water purifier E via a signal wiring 20 as a control signal transmitting means to detect the operation state of the water purifier E, and to detect a chlorine concentration sensor disposed in the water purifier E. By detecting the chlorine concentration in the purified water by S2, it is also possible to determine when to replace the filter or the like.

As described above, the control section G controls the overall operation of the water treatment apparatus A.

A battery case H1 is provided at one end of the casing 1 to constitute a power supply unit H of the present water treatment apparatus A. The control unit G is connected to the power supply unit H to drive energy. Is supplied. In this embodiment, a dry battery is used as a power supply, but it can be connected to a household power supply.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 denotes a safety valve.
When an abnormal pressure is generated in the hot / cold water supply flow path 13 or the purified water flow path 16, the safety valve 21 is opened, and the internal water flows out to the outside through the abnormal pressure flow path 22 formed in the casing 1, and the abnormal pressure The water treatment device A can be reliably prevented from being damaged.

(Water Purifier E) Next, the water purifier E will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the water purifier E is connected to the water treatment apparatus A via a raw water inlet pipe 16e and a purified water outlet pipe 16f. It is connected to a control unit G provided in the water treatment apparatus A via a wiring 20.

Further, a chlorine concentration sensor S2 is provided in the water purifier E, and the chlorine concentration of the purified water can be measured by the sensor S2. When the chlorine concentration increases, the purifying function of the water purifier E deteriorates. Therefore, when the numerical value of the chlorine concentration becomes a predetermined numerical value, the control unit G requests the replacement of the filter of the water purifier E by the operation state display unit 3.

The water purifier E is composed of a first water purifier 17 and a second water purifier 18. The first water purifier 17 has activated carbon.
The second water purification section 18 contains a hollow fiber membrane 28.

The primary purified water that has passed through the first water purification section 17 and has been subjected to the primary purification is secondarily purified by the hollow fiber membrane 28 of the second water purification section 18, and then passed through the water purification outlet 35. Outflow pipe
It flows into 16f, flows into the discharge passage 15 from the water purification return path 16b of the water treatment apparatus A, and is drained from the drain part 33.

(Operation of Water Treatment Apparatus A) The structure of the water treatment apparatus A according to the present invention is as described above. The operation will be described in one mode (mode), for example, when used as drinking water. Are operated by the operation of the flow path switching valve a in conjunction with the operation of the operation lever 2a.
Raw water enters the first and second water purifying sections 17 and 18 of the water purifier E from the purified water outflow path 16a through the raw water inflow pipe 16e, and after purifying the raw water, sends the purified water from the purified water outflow pipe 16f to the water treatment apparatus A. The raw water can flow into the drain passage 15 from the water purification return path 16b of the water treatment apparatus A and be taken out from the raw water straight discharge port 36 or the raw water shower discharge port 37 of the drain section 33.

At this time, an indication of the use of purified water is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3a of the operation state display section 3, and
The water temperature detected by the water temperature sensor S1 disposed in the discharge channel 15 is displayed.

Also, a chlorine concentration sensor disposed in the water purifier E
When the chlorine concentration becomes larger than the predetermined value by S2, the control unit G sends a filter exchange request signal. When the water purifier E fails or the hollow fiber membrane 28 is clogged, the operation state display unit 3 Is sent to the LCD panel 3a.
Thereby, the filter replacement request and the content of the trouble are displayed, and the user can be notified.

On the other hand, other use modes (modes), for example,
In the case of dishwashing, etc., by switching operation of the flow path switching valve a interlocked with the operation of the operation lever 2a, raw water is passed through the discharge flow path 15 from the raw water straight discharge port 36 of the drainage unit 33 or from the raw water shower discharge port 37. It can be taken out as a straight bar or shower. At this time, hot water is also discharged
It can be taken out from the drainage section 33 through 15.

Also in this case, the liquid crystal panel 3a of the operation state display section 3 displays the use mode of raw water use and the water temperature.

In the water purifying mode, in order to prevent hot water from being sent to the water purifier E, for example, a valve body made of a shape memory alloy is provided in the casing 1 near the water purifying outgoing connection port 16d. When hot water having a temperature higher than the temperature flows, the raw water inflow pipe 16e communicating with the connection port 16d may be closed.

The operation state display section 3 includes a liquid crystal panel.
In addition to 3a, for example, a small speaker can be provided to display a voice using synthesized voice.

As described above, the casing 1 of the water treatment apparatus A
The operation unit 2 and the operation state display unit 3 are provided in a centralized manner, so that the operation and the confirmation thereof can be performed at the same time, and erroneous operation can be prevented. Further, the maintenance time of the water treatment mechanism B can be easily understood, Usability is improved.

Further, when a failure occurs, the trouble of searching for a failed part can be omitted, and the repair time can be shortened.

Further, since the water treatment mechanism B disposed outside the casing 1 of the water treatment apparatus A and the casing 1 are connected, the external water treatment mechanism B is disposed at a place separated from the water treatment apparatus A. For example, when the water treatment apparatus A is installed in a kitchen or the like as in the present embodiment, the water treatment mechanism can be disposed in a storage space Q1 provided below the sink Q or the like. The space required in the kitchen is not reduced.

Also, the appearance is clean, and the appearance can be improved.

Further, since the operation section and the display section of the external water treatment mechanism are provided at one place of the casing 1 of the water treatment apparatus A, the operability is improved.

Second Embodiment Next, as a second embodiment, a case where a water treatment unit F is connected as a water treatment mechanism B disposed outside the casing 1 will be described.

(Structure of Water Treatment Apparatus A) First, the overall structure of the water treatment apparatus A according to this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS.
Is connected to a water treatment unit F composed of an electrolytic water purifier D and a water purifier E disposed outside the casing 1.

Then, on the upper and lower surfaces of the casing 1,
A water faucet mounting portion 32 and a drainage portion 33 are provided, and an operation lever 2a as the operation portion 2 is provided on one side surface, and a water treatment pipe 43 connected to the water treatment unit F is provided on the other side surface. And the base end of the signal wiring 20 is attached.

The faucet mounting part 32 is attached to the faucet 13a connected to the water pipe forming the raw water supply part b, and the raw water is introduced into the water treatment apparatus A from the faucet mounting part 32. In addition, drainage part 33,
It has a water discharge port 45 formed so as to be switchable between a rod-shaped straight and a shower, and from the water discharge port 45, in addition to raw water, it is possible to appropriately take out alkaline water, acid water, and the like treated in the water treatment unit F. it can.

A flow switching valve a is provided inside the casing 1, and by the operation of the flow switching valve a, the raw water flowing from the raw water inlet 10 a of the faucet mounting portion 10 is removed. It can be sent directly to the water outlet 45 or to the water treatment unit F. And such a flow path switching valve a
Is performed by the operation lever 2a connected to the end of the switching valve a.

An operation button 2b capable of performing an electric operation is provided on the surface of the casing 1. By operating the operation button 2b, the electric operation of the water treatment unit F is performed via the signal wiring 20. Control can be performed. In the present embodiment, the strength of the electrolytic capacity is adjusted.

An operating state display section 3 is provided on the surface of the casing 1, and a pH display section 3c is provided on the operating state display section 3. Further, below the pH display section 3c,
A sensor button 46 connected to a pH sensor S described later is provided.

Further, a power supply section H is provided at the back of the casing 1.
In this embodiment, a dry battery is used as a power source (see FIG. 6). In addition, you may connect with a household power supply instead of a dry battery.

As shown in FIG. 5, a pH sensor S is provided below the casing 1 in a water channel h above the water discharge section 33 so as to be able to advance and retreat in the water channel h. A space j is provided between the water channel h and the outer wall of the casing 1, and a control unit G is provided in the space j.

The control section G is connected to the operation state display section 3 and the operation section 2, detects operation of the operation lever 2 a and the operation button 2 b of the operation section 2, and outputs a detection signal to the operation state display section 3. And the pH sensor S and the water treatment unit F
And controls the operation state of the pH sensor S and the operation state of the water treatment unit F, thereby controlling the overall operation of the water treatment apparatus A. The control unit G is connected to the power supply unit H and receives power supply.

In this embodiment, the cleaning operation by the reverse voltage can be performed in conjunction with the switching of the flow path by the operation lever 2a. Therefore, a dedicated flow path can be secured at the same time as the cleaning.

(PH Sensor S) Here, the pH sensor S will be described in further detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in the figure, the pH sensor S has a base end connected to the sensor button 46, and a scoop-shaped water receiving portion 48 having a small hole 47 at the bottom at the front end in the water channel h. Water receiver 48
The sensor unit S3 protrudes inside. And the same sensor section S3
And the pH display unit 3c are connected by a signal line 50.

A convex wall portion h2 is formed on the inner wall h1 of the water channel h, and the water receiving portion 48 is normally located so as to be hidden behind the convex wall portion h2.

The sensor button 46 is supported by being urged to the outside of the casing 1 by a spring 49 in the space j, and normally projects to the casing 1. Therefore, the sensor portion S3 of the pH sensor S is also usually located on the inner wall h1 side of the water channel h, and is located behind the convex wall portion h2 of the inner wall h1 as described above. Do not touch the water unless you press.

By the way, in order to know the pH value of water, it is necessary to immerse the pH sensor S in water for a predetermined time, and further, it is necessary to immerse the sensor in still water.
Is pressed, the pH sensor S advances into the water channel h, the water flowing in the water channel h is stored in the water receiving portion 48, and the pH value of the water is detected by immersing the sensor portion S3 in the stored water. doing.

The water collected in the water receiving portion 48 is
, And is configured to be gradually removed after a predetermined period of time. The sensor section S3
It is necessary to wash the water from time to time, but since it is installed near the outside, it is easy to perform maintenance. Of course, if the sensor button 46 is pressed while the raw water is flowing out, the water can be washed with the raw water.

(Water Treatment Unit) Here, the water treatment unit F will be described in detail. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 51 denotes a unit case.
In 51, an electrolytic water purifier D and a cartridge type water purifier E are housed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the electrolytic water conditioner D comprises an electrolytic bath 61, a partition wall 62 provided at the center thereof, an alkaline water bath 63 and an acidic water bath 64 defined by the partition wall 62. And electrodes 65, 66 provided in the water tanks 63, 64, respectively.

The alkaline water tank 63 is provided with an alkaline water outlet 67, and the acidic water tank 64 is provided with an acidic water outlet 68. The outlets 67, 68 are connected to the water treatment pipe 43, respectively.

The electrode 65 provided in the alkaline water tank 63 functions as a cathode, and the electrode 66 provided in the acidic water tank 64 functions as an anode. Is configured to apply a desired forward voltage from the water conditioner power supply 69 based on a control signal from the water conditioner.

By such a sequential application, the raw water such as tap water sent from the water treatment apparatus A is electrolyzed, and is supplied to the alkaline water tank 63.
Contains alkaline water with a high pH value, and the acidic water tank 64 contains
Acidic water with a low pH value will be produced.

Further, a reverse voltage is applied to each of the electrodes 65 and 66 from a water conditioner power supply 69 based on a control signal from the control device G.

When the reverse voltage is applied, the alkaline water tank
The acidic water is generated in 63 and the alkaline water is generated in the acidic water tank 64. The deposits and the like on the electrodes 65 and 66 are dissolved and removed, and the cleaning operation of the electrolyzer D is performed.

By the way, after the washing, the washing water is discharged from the washing water pipe 70. Since the washing water pipe 70 is not connected to the water treatment pipe 43 but is independent, It does not flow into the processing device A.

In FIGS. 4 and 6, reference numeral 71 denotes a calcium tank, which is removably provided in the unit case 51. When the calcium tank is provided, the calcium tank 71 is connected to the acidic water tank 64 to supply water. Calcium is dissolved in water.

(Operation) Next, the operation of the water treatment apparatus A in this embodiment will be described.
The case of extracting alkaline water will be described with reference to FIG.

When the operation lever 2a of the water treatment apparatus A is rotated to set the alkaline water use mode, the control unit G, which detects the operation of the lever 2a, sends the signal wiring 20 to the water treatment unit F.
An operation signal is output via the, and a desired voltage is applied from the water conditioner power source 69 to each of the electrodes 65 and 66 of the electrolytic water conditioner D.
At the same time, the control unit G outputs an electric signal to the operation state display unit 3 to cause the liquid crystal panel 3a of the display unit 3 to display the alkaline water use mode.

At this time, when the sensor button 46 is pressed, the pH sensor S extends into the water channel h, as shown by the one-dot chain line z in FIG. Then, after an appropriate detection time has passed, the pH of the sensor S
The detection signal is sent to the display unit 3c, and the pH value is displayed on the pH display unit 3c.

Also in this embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned case of using alkaline water, the operation state display section 3 includes a liquid crystal panel 3a.
Etc., the entire use state, water temperature, etc. can be displayed. In addition, during use of the present water treatment apparatus A, various trouble contents such as failure of the water treatment mechanism B are displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3a, and You can let them know.

The operating state display section 3 has a liquid crystal panel
In addition to 3a, for example, a small speaker can be provided to display a voice using synthesized voice.

Also in this embodiment, for example, when the main water treatment apparatus A is installed in a kitchen or the like, a water treatment unit F including an electrolysis water conditioner D or the like as an external water treatment mechanism B is placed below the sink Q. Can be installed in the storage space Q1 or the like, and the required space of the kitchen is not reduced.

In addition, the appearance is clean, and the appearance can be improved.

Further, since the operation section and the display section of the water treatment unit F are provided at one place of the casing 1 of the water treatment apparatus A, the operability is remarkably improved.

As the control signal transmitting means, various means such as a wireless signal type, an optical signal type using an optical fiber, a light emitting element and the like can be applied in addition to the electric signal wiring described above.
The signal transmission form is a parallel transfer type or RS-232C
A serial transfer type like compliance is possible.

[0089]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, in the present invention,
A casing and a water treatment mechanism provided outside the casing are connectable, and a control signal transmitting means is disposed between the casing and an operation unit and an operation state display unit of the water treatment mechanism are provided on a surface of the casing. This makes it possible to centrally manage the operation of the external water treatment mechanism and the confirmation of its operation status with the water treatment device, and to easily respond to a failure or maintenance of the water treatment mechanism, and to prevent erroneous operation. Can be prevented,
The usability is significantly improved.

Further, an external water treatment mechanism is provided with a water treatment device,
That is, even if it is installed in a place distant from the vicinity of the faucet, the operation is not hindered. Therefore, the space around the faucet can be used effectively, and the appearance can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an installed state of a water treatment apparatus A according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory view of the water treatment apparatus A.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional plan view of the water treatment apparatus A.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a water treatment apparatus A according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part of the water treatment apparatus A.

FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory view of the water treatment apparatus A.

[Explanation of symbols]

 a Flow path switching valve B Water treatment mechanism 1 Casing 2 Operating section 3 Operating status display section 32 Water tap mounting section 33 Drainage section

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A flow path switching valve (a) is provided inside a casing (1) having a faucet mounting part (32) and a drain part (33), and a surface of the casing (1) is provided. In addition, in the water treatment apparatus provided with the operation section (2) and the operation state display section (3), the casing (1) and the water treatment mechanism (B) provided outside the casing (1) can be connected. In addition, a control signal transmission means is arranged between the two, and an operation unit and an operation state display unit of the water treatment mechanism (B) are provided on the surface of the casing (1). Having water treatment equipment.