JP3663546B2 - Method for producing color therapy effect of electrolyzed water generator and electrolyzed water generator for producing color therapy effect - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an electrolyzed water generating device that uses tap water as raw water for electrolysis, and at least a part of the front surface of the device is formed from a translucent member that allows the interior of the housing to be seen, and is used via the translucent member. The present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generating apparatus that enables a person to easily visually check a water purification cartridge or the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generating device that illuminates the interior of a translucent part formed of a translucent member and exerts a color therapy effect with illumination light leaking from the translucent member.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The electrolyzed water generator removes components that are unsuitable for beverages contained in raw water before supplying the electrolyzer, such as fine impurities such as pollutants and bacteria, and also removes harmful components such as odors and chalk. A water purifier is attached before the electrolytic cell flows in, and raw water such as tap water is supplied to the water purifier and filtered, and the harmful components are chemically reacted and processed to flow into the treated water flow path and the anode chamber. Some are configured to flow into an electrolytic cell after adding an alkaline earth metal salt such as calcium as a mineral component to the road. Apart from this, there is also a method in which an electrolyte such as salt is added to the raw water to increase the electric conductivity of the raw water to obtain electrolyzed water having a strong electrolysis. The electrolytic cell divides the inside of the electrolytic cell into a cathode chamber and an anode chamber by an ion permeable diaphragm, and provides a negative electrode and a positive electrode in each chamber, and a direct current applied between the electrodes with raw water supplied into the negative anode chamber Is electrolyzed, and cathode water having a high pH is discharged from the cathode chamber, and anode water having a low pH is discharged from the anode chamber.
[0003]
The electrolyzed water produced through the water purifier as described above replenishes the discharged cathode water with mineral components that tend to be deficient in the human body, and moderate alkalinity is effective in preventing acidification of the human body. Therefore, water that has a favorable effect on health is mainly used for drinking water or the like under the name of alkaline ionized water, while anodic water discharged at the same time is used as astringent water or the like. On the other hand, when an electrolyte such as salt is added to the raw water, the anodic water contains sterilizing components such as hypochlorous acid and is used as sterilizing water.
[0004]
Since the above water purifier gradually deteriorates with the use of the device, it needs to be replaced as appropriate, so it takes the form of a removable cartridge, and a storage chamber partitioned by a lid is installed on the front of the device so that it can be easily attached and detached. However, it can be exchanged as needed. In addition, in the case of adding an electrolyte such as salt to raw water, a removable salt replenisher is installed in a storage compartment partitioned by a lid so that it can be replenished as needed.
[0005]
The conventional lid is made of a resin molded member having the same quality as the outer shell of the apparatus. Once the lid is closed, the cartridge and the salt replenisher cannot be seen. On the other hand, since the cartridge is directly connected to the pipe that feeds the raw water and the water pressure is directly applied, if the O-ring or the like inserted into the pipe opening portion deteriorates over time, the raw water or the cartridge There is a risk that a part of the purified water that leaked out will leak, and if there is a slight leak, the water will flow out of the lid for a while after the leak has occurred. There was a harmful effect of shortening. Further, if the salt replenisher is not securely attached to the flow path, a predetermined amount of electrolyte is not added, and anodic water having a predetermined bactericidal effect may not be obtained.
[0006]
If the water purifier or the like that functions as described above does not function sufficiently, the apparatus cannot be expected to discharge the desired desired electrolyzed water even if the electrolytic treatment is performed sufficiently thereafter. However, the storage room for storing the conventional water purifiers is poor compared to the importance of the water purifiers, and is merely a place where cartridges are installed, and the importance of the water purifier and salt replenisher is known to the device user. It was not in the form of a design to be tightened. For this reason, there are cases where a cartridge whose expiration date has passed is not replaced, or a salt replenisher with insufficient filling of salt is installed and used as it is, and the function of the electrolyzed water generating device cannot be fully exhibited after all. Inconvenience occurred.
[0007]
For this reason, the inventor of the present invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-070942 by covering at least the storage chamber containing the water purifier with a transparent member and making the cover of the storage chamber heavy so that the inside of the storage chamber and the cartridge We have proposed an electrolyzed water generator that always informs the user of its existence and urged the user of the device and the importance of the cartridge and the necessity of its replacement.
[0008]
Apart from the profound feeling, there is a psychological study that visual stimuli brought about by colors bring about various sensations. In other words, red is the passion and passion in the human mind, yellow is the hope, blue is the rest and silence, green is the ideal, pink is the feeling of kindness and love, and it is applied to fashion etc. ing. When a visual stimulus is applied to the cerebrum or pituitary gland from the outside world, it stimulates the secretion of hormones such as β-endorphin and interferon, resulting in a positive mood, bright mood, or satisfaction. In addition, there are psychotherapy methods for healing and mental stabilization by visual stimulation using colors of specific wavelengths, and research for the realization of subconsciousness, which has been applied to chromotherapy / color therapy.
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The electrolyzed water generator is often installed near the top plate of a kitchen in an easy-to-install kitchen because of its purpose of use and the position of the water supply / drainage pipe, and this position is also the eye position of the kitchen operator. Moreover, the kitchen worker may feel tired when cooking for a long time. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electrolyzed water generating device that also functions as a color therapy by illuminating a transparent member of the electrolyzed water generating device with a color useful for mental health.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The method for producing the color therapy effect of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention is an apparatus for inflowing raw water into an electrolytic cell, applying voltage to the yin and yang electrode to electrolyze, and discharging the generated water from a water discharge pipe. be of a type wherein at least a portion of the front surface is formed of a translucent member of sight inside the casing, a fewer or one of the light emitting member linked to the power of the apparatus the transparent portion chamber constituting the above light-transmitting member in those provided, electrolytic water generation apparatus by light leakage from the light-transmitting member of the light emitting member is characterized in that exert color therapy effect.
[0011]
The electrolyzed water generating device that exerts the color therapy effect according to claim 2 of the present invention is a method of introducing the raw water into the electrolytic cell, applying a voltage to the negative and positive electrodes, electrolyzing, and discharging the generated water from the water discharge pipe. At least a part is formed from a translucent member that can be seen through the inside of the housing, and at least one light emitting member that interlocks with the energization of the device is provided in the translucent part chamber constituted by the translucent member, The electrolyzed water generating device exerts a color therapy effect by leakage of light from the light transmitting member of the light emitting member, wherein the light emitting member is provided with a solid granular single crystal mineral at room temperature. .
[0012]
Electrolytic water generation apparatus on the color therapy effect of claim 3 of the present invention, the wherein the single crystal minerals are rutile, which is polished, diamond, zirconia, Emerald, Aquamarine, Ruby, and Safaia alone or in combination To do.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of an example of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of the present invention. The device in the figure shows the case of an electrolyzed water generator that generates alkaline ionized water suitable for beverages through the water purifier, but as described above, an electrolyte such as salt is added to the raw water instead of the water purifier. It can be adapted to those equipped with a salt replenisher by changing the water purifier to a salt replenisher. Moreover, although this invention is demonstrated based on the Example of the diaphragm type electrolyzed water generating apparatus shown in drawing, this invention is applicable also to a non-diaphragm type electrolyzed water generating apparatus.
[0014]
In FIG. 1, 1 is an open / close valve such as an electromagnetic valve that supplies raw water, and 2 is a water purifier (cartridge) that purifies or filters raw water, and the raw water flows and is purified in the direction of the arrow to become purified water. 3 is a water discharge pipe of the water purifier, and an addition cylinder 6 for adding an alkaline earth metal salt such as calcium as a mineral component between the pipe 4 branched from the water discharge pipe and the flow path 5 leading to the anode chamber. There is. The purified water is electrolyzed in the cathode chamber 11 provided with the cathode 10 and the anode chamber 13 provided with the anode 12 divided by the ion permeable diaphragm 9 from the lower tube ports 8a and 8b of the electrolytic cell 7, and the respective polar chambers. Cathode water and anode water are discharged from the water discharge ports 14 and 15. Further, there is a power source 16 for supplying a DC voltage between the negative anodes 10 and 11, and a control means 17 for performing control and display. In addition, 18 is a sensor that measures the pressure of purified water discharged from the water purifier, 19 is a flow meter that measures the amount of discharged water, and 20 is a pressure control means.
[0015]
The water purifier 2 is generally configured by filling activated carbon, an active assistant, a hollow fiber, and the like in a laminated form, and gradually deteriorates with use. Therefore, the water purifier 2 needs to be replaced after a predetermined period. For this reason, it is formed as a detachable cartridge so that it can be easily exchanged, and is held in a storage chamber located in the front direction of the apparatus housing provided with a lid that can be opened and closed.
[0016]
FIG. 2 is an external view showing an outer casing portion of the electrolyzed water generating device, and shows an embodiment in which a part of the lid on the front surface of the device is formed of a transparent member. In addition, a translucent member is a member which permeate | transmits light emission of the light emitting member mentioned later, and contains a transparent member and a translucent member. Moreover, the arrow display part shown with a chain line is a front fragmentary figure when a cover is removed.
[0017]
In FIG. 2, the left side when viewed from the front surface 21 of the apparatus is connected to the cartridge storage chamber 22, and the storage chamber 22 can be opened by rotating the lid 26 in the direction of arrow a. A light emitting member 31 is provided in the storage chamber 22. Further, the front right side vertically long display panel 23 includes touch switches having a function of adjusting the display unit 24 controlled by the control means 17 for displaying the property of water discharge and the light emitting member 31 in the storage chamber 22. Further, a water discharge pipe 25 for discharging the generated water discharge is provided on the upper surface of the apparatus, and discharges either the cathode water or the anode water as desired.
[0018]
The front surface of the lid 26 that covers the storage chamber 22 of the cartridge 2 forms a light-transmitting portion 27 through which a part of the storage chamber can be seen to form a light-transmitting portion chamber so that the inside of the storage chamber can be easily visually observed. It is a mechanism. In the figure, the translucent part 27 is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape with a convex center at the front side from the upper end to the lower end of the lid 26. The left and right rectangular surfaces of the translucent part 27 and the central rectangular surface are transparent. In order to change the light intensity, it is divided into three. The left and right rectangular surfaces are transparent members 28 such as acrylic and polycarbonate, and the central rectangular surface is a colored transparent member 29 made translucent by adding a colorant or a fluorescent agent to acrylic or polycarbonate. Is formed. By dividing the transparent member in this way, it is possible to make the user aware of the importance by making the light-transmitting portion noticeable. In the above description, the translucent part is an organic member, but it goes without saying that an inorganic member such as glass or FRP or an inorganic-containing organic member may be used. Reference numeral 34 denotes a granular single crystal mineral disposed on a transparent member described later.
[0019]
FIG. 3 is an external view showing another outer casing portion of the electrolyzed water generating device, in which almost all of the lid on the front surface of the device is formed of a transparent member, and main members disposed inside the casing can be visually observed. It is one Example at the time of providing a translucent part chamber. The members having the same functions as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description overlapping with the description in FIG. 2 is omitted. Moreover, the arrow display part shown with a chain line is a front fragmentary figure when a cover is removed.
[0020]
In FIG. 3, a cover 26-1 on the front surface 21 of the apparatus is formed by hollowing out portions corresponding to the display panel 23 and the operation unit 35 to form almost the entire surface with a transparent member 28-1 such as acrylic or polycarbonate. A plurality of crystal minerals 34 are imitating a constellation. In the closed state, the lid 26-1 can visually observe the translucent part chamber 22-1 containing the electrolytic part and the salt replenisher 36 through the transparent member 28-1, and is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow a. The translucent chamber 22-1 that houses the replenisher 36 can be opened. A light emitting member 31 is provided in the upper part and the lower part of the light transmitting part chamber 22-1. Moreover, the water discharge pipe 25 which discharges the produced | generated water discharge is provided in the apparatus upper surface, and strong acid water can be discharged.
[0021]
FIG. 4 is another embodiment showing the shape of the translucent member formed by the lid.
[0022]
In FIG. 4, the translucent part 27 is comprised from the continuous molding 30 in which the cross section exhibits the shape of a triangular prism in the front direction. It is also possible to use a translucent member in which the back surface of the molded product 30 is roughened or air bubbles or the like are present in itself. Moreover, you may comprise from the interdigital molding etc. which joined the rhombus-shaped rod-shaped object continuously to the rod-shaped horizontal surface.
[0023]
A light emitting member 31 is provided in the storage chamber 22 or the light transmitting portion chamber 22-1, and by operating a touch switch of the display panel 23, these can be emitted alone or in combination as appropriate, and desired light can be emitted. The translucent member can be noticed. A light emitting member composed of at least one red, yellow, green, and blue light emitting diode group can be preferably used as the light emitting member. The film may be permeated for coloring.
[0024]
The installation position of the light emitting member can be appropriately installed on the upper side, the side, or the lower side of the storage chamber 22 or the translucent chamber 22-1. In the installation at the top, the entire cartridge and the salt replenisher can be raised, so that they can be noticed. In addition, in the case of side or downward installation, it is possible to partially display indications such as the replacement time indicated on the cartridge and the usage method indicated on the salt replenisher, if desired. Convenient for recognizing the need for work done.
[0025]
The light-emitting member can be turned on when the power is turned on. However, the light-emitting member can be turned on in conjunction with the power supply 16 that supplies a DC voltage between the negative and anodes 10 and 11 via the control means 17, or desired water is discharged from the water discharge pipe 25. It is also possible to illuminate the light emitting member only when the light emitting member is on. In addition, these can be combined to illuminate together with power-on, and when desired water is discharged, the amount of light can be increased or blinked during backwashing. In addition, lighting with power on is performed by the light emitting member installed at the top, and the desired water can be discharged, and the light emitting member installed on the side can be turned on to freely turn on lighting according to the function of the device. it can. From such a flexible lighting, for example, undesired water discharge from the water discharge pipe 25 in the backwashing period in which a reverse polarity voltage is applied between the negative and positive electrodes for removing alkaline earth metal deposited on the cathode chamber side by the apparatus. Is performed, it is possible to easily identify the nature of the water discharge from the discoloration of the illumination, etc., so that safety is improved.
[0026]
The light emission causes desired stimulation light to be emitted in accordance with selection by energization of the apparatus or operation of the apparatus. As mentioned above, red evokes passion and passion in a person's mind, yellow evokes hope, blue evokes rest and silence, and green evokes ideals. If you turn on the blue color to make it visible, the person's heart is softened, and the healing effect can be expected by observing this light emission.
[0027]
By disposing at least one or more granular single crystal minerals (gems) shining by illumination on the transparent member 28, the transparent member can be further conspicuous. As a jewel, a granular single crystal mineral 34 that shines by illumination is preferable. In particular, colorless and transparent materials such as rutile (titanium oxide), diamond, and zirconia (zircon oxide), which have a high refractive index, can be suitably used. Further, it can be used by mixing with the above colorless and transparent material. When embedding by imitating the constellations mentioned above, for example, hot stars are relatively bluish colored gems, relatively cold stars are relatively yellowish colored gems, and planets are If a red jewel is used, the transparent part can be further enhanced. The material is preferably polished so as to have the highest brightness according to its refractive index. For example, in the case of diamond, a 58-faced brilliant cut is well known.
[0028]
The above-mentioned granular single crystal mineral may be fixed by embedding a hole according to its size at a predetermined position of the transparent member, or by fixing the transparent member as a double layer in a sandwich state between them. Well, when casting a transparent member, after placing a single crystal mineral at a predetermined location of the mold, a monomer resin is injected, and then the monomer is polymerized to form a transparent member on which the single crystal mineral is fixed. Can be obtained.
[0029]
With such a configuration, the transparent member can be noticed when the lighting member is turned on. For example, when diamonds are placed and blue light is shining, the bright diamonds make you think about the diamond formation process in the ancient kimberlite rocks, and from the present day, you can get some kind of relaxation and healing. Can be obtained.
[0030]
FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram for illuminating the storage room with control means.
[0031]
In the figure, reference numeral 37 denotes a light emitting member selection means comprising a touch switch, etc., which selects one of multicolor light emitting diodes of lighting members such as red, yellow, green, and blue along with energization of the device. It is possible to illuminate by appropriately selecting the combination. Further, the specific color storage of the storage member 38 is matched to the operation of the control means 17, and as described above, when the power is turned on, blue is developed, and the color is increased with water discharge, and can be blinked during reverse electrolysis. The various light-emitting methods described above can be appropriately performed by changing the stored contents of the storage member 38 in the control means.
[0032]
Reference numeral 32 denotes a control switch provided on the display panel, and a signal generated by operating the control switch is sent to the control means 17. The control means 17 includes a counter that counts the accumulated usage time of the apparatus, a storage member 38 that controls the storage and light emitting member, and a standard when the electrolyzer energization current decreases due to the adhesion of the alkaline earth metal cathode chamber flow path. It comprises a comparator for comparing with current and a CPU for controlling them. Reference numeral 33 denotes a water flow path control means that senses fluctuations in the water flow path, opens and closes valves and controls the electrolyzer energization current in response to the fluctuations, and includes a power supply 16, a sensor 18, a flow meter 19, and the like. It is. The display corresponding to the operation of the control switch 32 is shown on the display unit 24, but the change in the state as described above can be displayed even with the change in the illumination of the light emitting member 31.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
In the electrolyzed water generating device of the present invention, at least a part of the front surface of the device is formed of a translucent member that allows the inside of the housing to be seen, and the cartridge and the salt replenisher can be lifted up. Even if the O-ring inserted into the tube mouth part deteriorates over time, even if part of the raw water or purified water from the cartridge leaks, it can be noticed immediately, so the household electrolyzed water generator Can be used safely.
[0034]
At least a part of the front of the device is made of a translucent member, and the interior of the storage room and the translucent part chamber are illuminated so that the presence of the cartridge and the salt replenisher can be noticed and the necessity of the cartridge etc. can be recognized. Can do. Moreover, a refreshing feeling can be given to water discharge by illuminating a storage room.
[0035]
By viewing the illumination of various colors leaked from the light transmitting unit, since for stability and healing effects of mental, Ru can be exerted by the color therapy effect.
[0036]
By disposing at least one jewel that shines by illumination on the transparent portion, light leaking from the transparent portion can be noticed and a further color therapy effect can be exerted .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration and operation of an example of an electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view showing an outer casing portion of the electrolyzed water generating device of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an external view showing another outer casing portion of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of the present invention, in which almost all of the lid on the front surface of the apparatus is formed of a transparent member, and is arranged inside the casing. It is one Example at the time of providing the translucent part chamber which can visually observe a member.
FIG. 4 is another embodiment showing the shape of a light-transmitting member formed by the lid of the electrolyzed water generating device of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram for illuminating the storage chamber of the electrolyzed water generating device of the present invention with control means.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 water purifier (cartridge)
7 Electrolysis tank 25 Water discharge pipe 26 Lid 27 Light transmitting part 31 Light emitting member 34 Granular single crystal mineral 36 Salt replenisher 37 Light emitting member selection means

Claims (3)

The raw water is flowed into the electrolytic cell, the voltage is applied to the negative and positive electrodes, and electrolysis is performed, and the generated water is discharged from the water discharge pipe. a is, in those having a fewer or one of the light emitting member linked to the power of the apparatus the transparent portion chamber constituting the above light-transmitting member, electrolyte by leakage of light from the above light-transmitting member of the light emitting member how on color therapy effect of electrolytic water generation apparatus water generating device is characterized in that on the color therapy effect. The raw water is flowed into the electrolytic cell, the voltage is applied to the negative and positive electrodes, and electrolysis is performed, and the generated water is discharged from the water discharge pipe. An electrolyzed water generating device is provided by providing at least one light-emitting member in conjunction with energization of the device in the light-transmitting part chamber constituted by the light-transmitting member, and leakage of light from the light-transmitting member of the light-emitting member. Is an electrolyzed water generating device that exerts a color therapy effect, wherein the light emitting member is provided with a granular single crystal mineral that is solid at room temperature. The rutile single crystal minerals that are polished, diamond, zirconia, Emerald, Aquamarine, Ruby, and electrolytic water generation apparatus on the color therapy effect according to claim 2, wherein the Safaia is alone or in combination.

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