JP3882509B2 - Electrolyzed water generator - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generating apparatus capable of generating electrolyzed water by electrolyzing water, and particularly relates to a configuration of a display unit.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as an electrolyzed water generating device, after purifying raw water such as tap water in a septic tank, it is supplied to an electrolyte adding part and an electrolyte such as calcium salt is added, and further supplied to the electrolytic tank to be electrolyzed, acidified. Some discharge ion water or alkaline ion water to the outside of the apparatus.
[0003]
The main display / operation unit in such a conventional electrolyzed water generating apparatus generally includes a lamp and a switch for displaying the selected mode, a lamp for indicating that the electrode is being cleaned, suitable water or inappropriate. There are lamps or the like that indicate whether they are water or not.
[0004]
However, in the case of the display operation unit as described above, since the information to be obtained is individually scattered, it is difficult for the user to recognize whether the electrolyzed water is appropriately generated, and oversight or mistake There was a problem of recognition.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and improves the recognizability of information to be obtained, can easily recognize whether electrolyzed water is appropriately generated, and generates electrolyzed water that improves usability. It is an object to provide an apparatus.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problem, the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention causes water to flow into the electrolyzer 62 and applies a voltage between the electrodes of the anode 66 and the cathode 67 disposed in the electrolyzer 62 to supply the water. Electrolytic water can be generated by electrolysis, and the type of electrolytic water to be generated can be selectedIn the electrolyzed water generating apparatus having a plurality of modes, a plurality of display units 40 corresponding to the plurality of modes for displaying the selected modes are provided, and the plurality of display units 40 emit light for performing a mode selection operation. A switch-integrated type in which a lamp 44 and a switch element 45 are incorporated inside a penetrating push operation unit 42. When any one of the display units 40 is pressed, the switch element 45 is operated to correspond to the display unit 40. Mode is selected,Water quality detection means for transmitting a signal for determining whether or not the water obtained in the selected mode is appropriately generated, and whether or not the water obtained by the signal from the water quality detection means is appropriately generated Control unit 49 for determining whether or not, and control unit 49ByWhen it is judged as suitable water and when it is judged as inappropriate waterchosenOf the display unit 40By lamp 44It has a notification means for informing that the display is changed. By adopting such a configuration, the display unit 40 that displays the selected mode can notify whether the water is suitable or unsuitable, and the user can easily find suitable water at a glance. It will be possible to recognize whether it is unsuitable water.In particular, the user selects one of the plurality of display units 40 corresponding to the plurality of modes and operates the pressing operation unit 42 to perform the mode selecting operation. The pressing operation for performing the mode selecting operation is performed. From the section 42 itself, it can be recognized whether the water is more suitable or inappropriate for light display. In addition, the place for notifying whether the water is suitable or unsuitable is limited, and it is possible to easily determine whether the water is suitable or unsuitable at a glance.
[0008]
Further, the water quality detection means is the flow rate sensor 60, and the control unit 49 determines whether or not the flow rate area is within the specified range based on the signal from the water quality detection means. It is preferable to have a notifying means for notifying by displaying on the abnormality display section for displaying. In this way, it is determined whether the water flow is suitable or unsuitable by checking whether the flow area flowing into the electrolyzed water generator 1 is within the specified range. It can be announced.
[0010]
Further, it is preferable that the water quality detection means is the flow sensor 60, and it is determined that the water is more suitable by the control unit 49 when it flows for a predetermined time or more in a predetermined flow rate range, and otherwise it is determined to be inappropriate. By making such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the total flow rate flowing into the electrolyzed water generating device 1 is equal to or greater than a certain amount, so that the water staying in the electrolyzed water generating device 1 and the newly flowing water It can be recognized as suitable water only when is replaced.
[0011]
  In addition, the notification meansDisplay by the lamp;Warning sound generator that generates a warning sound when water is inappropriateAnd moreIt is preferable. With this configuration,LampIn addition to recognizing whether water is suitable or unsuitable by display, it can be recognized by sound.
[0012]
In addition, it is preferable that the display unit 40 includes a single color lamp, and the control unit 49 performs control so as to display whether the water is suitable water or inappropriate water in different light emission states. By adopting such a configuration, the display of whether the water is suitable or inappropriate is different depending on the light emission state, and can be recognized at a glance.
[0013]
In addition, the display unit 40 includes a first lamp that indicates that the water is suitable and a second lamp that indicates that the water is inappropriate, and the colors of the lamps are different. It is preferable that the first lamp is controlled to be lit when it is determined that the water is suitable, and the second lamp is lit when it is determined that the water is inappropriate. By adopting such a configuration, the indication of whether the water is suitable or unsuitable is different depending on the color of the lamp and can be recognized at a glance.
[0014]
  The display unit 40 includes lamps that emit a plurality of different colors, and the control unit 49 is water suitable for single lighting of the lamps or simultaneous lighting of a plurality of lamps.Case andIt is preferable to control the color of light different from the case of inappropriate water. By adopting such a configuration, the indication of appropriate water or inappropriate water can be displayed in various colors more than the number of lamps, and the state of inappropriate water can be further identified. It is also possible.
[0015]
Further, it is preferable that the display unit 40 also serves as the electrode cleaning lamp 46 that displays in the mode of cleaning the electrode by reversing the polarity from that of the electrolysis. By adopting such a configuration, in addition to determining whether the water is suitable or unsuitable, recognition that the electrode is being cleaned can also be recognized by the same display.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0017]
As an example of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 according to the present invention, an example in which the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 is configured as an alkali ion water conditioner will be described below.
[0018]
On the upper surface of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 4, a display operation unit 21 for inputting and displaying commands such as setting of each mode of purified water, generated alkaline ionic water and acidic ionic water by the user. Is formed. Further, a water discharge pipe 3 from which the generated alkaline ionized water is discharged is provided from the upper part of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1. Further, an addition cylinder cap 53 that opens and closes the electrolyte addition unit 50 is disposed on the upper surface of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 so as to be exposed.
[0019]
FIG. 1 shows a piping system diagram of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1.
[0020]
First, the structure of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 includes a water purification cartridge 4, a flow rate sensor 60, an electrolyte addition unit 50, and an electrolytic tank 62.
[0021]
The water purification cartridge 4 purifies the introduced water, is provided with an adsorption purification tank 15 filled with a purification agent 6 such as activated carbon or ion exchange resin, and is disposed downstream of the adsorption purification tank 15, and is a hollow fiber membrane. And a filtration tank 16 in which a filtration membrane 5 such as a filter is installed.
[0022]
An inlet 18 of water to be supplied to the water purification cartridge 4 is formed at the upstream end (lower end in the drawing) of the adsorption purification tank 15 of the water purification cartridge 4, and the downstream end of the filtration tank 16 (see FIG. In the upper end portion, an outlet 19 for water led out from the water purification cartridge 4 is formed.
[0023]
The electrolyte addition unit 50 includes an inner cylinder 52 that holds an electrolyte inside a cylindrical outer cylinder 51. In the inner cylinder 52, calcium salts such as calcium chloride, calcium lactate, and calcium glycerophosphate, An electrolyte such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride is filled. An addition cylinder cap 53 is detachably attached to the upper opening of the outer cylinder 51. Here, the outer cylinder 51 and the addition cylinder cap 53 are fitted through an O-ring to form a watertight structure, and the fitting of the addition cylinder cap 53 is removed and the inner cylinder 52 is taken out to remove the electrolyte. It can be refilled.
[0024]
An inlet 54 of water supplied to the electrolyte addition unit 50 is formed on the lower end surface of the outer cylinder 51 of the electrolyte addition unit 50. Further, an upper outlet 93 and a lower outlet 92 are formed on the side surface of the outer cylinder 51 of the electrolyte adding portion 50 as outlets for water led out from the electrolyte adding portion 50. Here, the upper outlet 93 is formed at the upper part of the side surface of the outer cylinder 51, and the lower outlet 92 is formed at the lowermost end of the side surface of the outer cylinder 51. It is formed to be larger than the opening area. The ratio of the opening area of the upper outlet 93 and the lower outlet 92 is set as appropriate. For example, the opening area of the lower outlet 92 is set to 0.1 times the opening area of the upper outlet 93.
[0025]
The inside of the electrolytic cell 62 is partitioned into an anode chamber 64 and a cathode chamber 65 by an electrolytic diaphragm 63, and an anode 66 is disposed in the anode chamber 64 and a cathode 67 is disposed in the cathode chamber 65. Here, in the illustrated example, the anode chamber 64 is formed in the interior of the container, the cathode chamber 65 is formed so as to surround the anode chamber 64, and the cathode 67 is connected to the anode 66 through the electrolytic diaphragm 63. It is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to surround. Therefore, the cathode chamber 65 is formed in a space surrounded by the outer casing of the electrolytic cell 62 and the electrolytic diaphragm 63, while the anode chamber 64 is formed in a space surrounded only by the electrolytic diaphragm 63. The cathode 67 and the anode 66 are connected to a power source for applying a voltage between the electrodes 66 and 67.
[0026]
A discharge port 70 is formed as a water discharge port on the exterior of the container of the electrolytic cell 62, and the discharge port 70 is formed on the upper end surface of the container via the communication passage 23 formed by the electrolytic diaphragm 63. It is formed so as to communicate with the chamber 64. In addition, an outlet 69 of water supplied from the cathode chamber 65 is formed on the exterior of the container so as to communicate directly with the cathode chamber 65 without passing through the flow path to the upper end surface of the container. Is formed to also serve as the air intake 22.
[0027]
Further, an inflow port 68 is formed on the exterior of the container of the electrolytic cell 62 as an inflow port of water supplied to the electrolytic cell 62. The inflow port 68 is formed in the lower part of the side surface of the container of the electrolytic cell 62 and communicates with both the cathode chamber 65 and the anode chamber 64. Here, the inflow port 68 communicates with the anode chamber 64 via the communication path 24 constituted by the electrolytic diaphragm 63 on the upper side of the opening, and directly on the lower side of the opening without passing through the cathode chamber 65 and the flow path. Communicate.
[0028]
Next, the piping structure regarding the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 will be described.
[0029]
  Hydrants 7 such as taps,Electrolyzed water generator 1The water supply port 2 is connected by a water supply hose 8.
[0030]
Inside the electrolyzed water generator 1, the water intake passage 9 led out from the water supply port 2 is connected to the lower part of the adsorption purification tank 15 of the water purification cartridge 4 at the inlet 18.
[0031]
A flow rate sensor 60 for measuring the flow rate of water in the water supply channel 17 is disposed in the middle of the piping of the water supply channel 17 led out from the outlet 19 of the filtration tank 16 of the water purification cartridge 4. For example, the flow sensor 60 has a rotatable wing whose rotational force in the direction opposite to the water flow is urged by a spring force, and a spring force generated by the flow pressure of water flowing through the water supply channel 17. What was comprised by the angle sensor which measures the rotation angle at the time of rotating against it can be used. A downstream side of the water supply channel 17 is branched into a water supply main channel 14 and a drain channel 10.
[0032]
The downstream side of the drainage channel 10 is connected to a drainage valve 30 that drains the water accumulated in the electrolyte addition unit 50, and the bypass channel 120 connected to the acidic water discharge pipe 72 is downstream of the drainage valve 30. And branching into a discharge pipe 75.
[0033]
Further, the downstream side of the water supply main channel 14 is connected to the inlet 54 of the electrolyte addition unit 50.
[0034]
From the upper outlet 93 of the electrolyte addition unit 50, the main supply path 13 is led out downward, and from the lower outlet 92 of the electrolyte addition unit 50, the auxiliary supply path 12 is led out substantially horizontally toward the side. Has been. The relationship between the cross-sectional areas orthogonal to the flow direction of the main supply passage 13 and the sub supply passage 12 is similar to the relationship between the opening areas of the upper outlet 93 and the lower outlet 92 in the main supply passage 13. It is formed to be larger than 12. The main supply passage 13 and the sub supply passage 12 merge on the downstream side, and the downstream side of the added water supply passage 11 formed by joining is led downward and connected to the inlet 68 of the electrolytic cell 62. Yes.
[0035]
The water discharge pipe 3 is led out upward from the upper outlet 69 of the electrolytic cell 62. The water discharge pipe 3 is led out to the outside of the apparatus, and the tip on the downstream side is opened to the outside. An acidic water discharge pipe 72 is led out from the upper side to the side and further downward from the discharge port 70 of the electrolytic cell 62. Further, the acidic water discharge pipe 72 is led out to the outside of the apparatus, and its tip is outside. It is open toward.
[0036]
Next, the structure of the display operation part 21 of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of this invention is demonstrated.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 2, the display operation unit 21 includes a display unit 40 for displaying the selected mode, an electrode cleaning lamp 46 for displaying the electrode cleaning, and the like so as to indicate the selected mode. As shown in FIG. 3, the display unit 40 receives a transparent coating 41 that transmits light, a translucent resin pressing operation unit 42, and the pressing operation unit 42, and reflects the light from the lamp 44 to display uniformly. It has a switch-integrated structure in which a driving unit 43 having a mortar shape and a lamp 44 and a switch element 45 are incorporated therein.
[0038]
In the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, a plurality of display units 40 are provided according to a plurality of modes, a display unit 40a1 for a level 1 generation mode of alkaline ionized water, and a display for a level 2 generation mode of alkaline ionized water. Unit 40a2, display unit 40a3 for level 3 production mode of alkaline ionized water, display unit 40a4 for strong alkaline ionized water production mode, display unit 40a5 for weakly acidic ionized water production mode, display for strong acidic ionized water production mode Part 40a6, display part 40a7 for water purification mode, and each display part 40 (40a1, 40a2, 40a3, 40a4, 40a5, 40a6, 40a7) also serves as a switch as described above, so any display When the unit 40 is pressed (that is, when any pressing operation unit 42 is pressed), the pressed operation unit 42 is received. And that the drive unit 43 is bent, that mode by switching element 45 by the driving unit 43 is deflected is operated is adapted to be selected.
[0039]
Next, the usage method of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of this invention and the state transition of the display part 40 are demonstrated.
[0040]
First, the operation in the case of performing electrolysis in the level 1 generation mode of alkaline ionized water will be described based on the piping system diagram of FIG. 1, the block diagram of FIG. 5, and the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 1, the flow of water is indicated by solid arrows.
[0041]
First, the user selects a mode by pressing the level 1 display unit 40a1 of the alkaline ionized water on the display operation unit 21 on the upper surface of the apparatus. At this time, the display unit 40a1 operated for mode selection is turned on with half the luminance of the normal lighting state (hereinafter, this state is referred to as half lighting). Similarly, when another mode is selected by pressing another display unit 40, the display unit 40 is lit halfway.
[0042]
When the mode is selected by pressing the display unit 40 as described above, the water tap 7 is released and raw water such as tap water is supplied to the water supply port 2 of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 through the water supply hose 8.
[0043]
At this time, the raw water sent to the water supply port 2 is sent from the inlet 18 to the water purification cartridge 4 through the intake channel 9, and residual chlorine, musty odor, trihalomethane, agricultural chemicals, etc. are removed by the purification agent 6 in the adsorption clarification tank 15. Is done. Subsequently, it is filtered by passing through the filtration membrane 5 of the filtration tank 16 to remove fine turbidity, bacteria, and the like. In this way, the raw water is filtered through the water purification cartridge 4, whereby the raw water is subjected to a water purification treatment to produce purified water.
[0044]
The generated purified water flows out from the outlet 19 to the water supply channel 17, but passes through the flow sensor 60 when flowing through the water supply channel 17.
[0045]
When a signal is sent from the flow rate sensor 60 and the control unit 49 detects the passage of purified water through the water supply channel 17, a voltage is applied between the anode 67 and the cathode 66 to start electrolysis. At the same time, the display unit 40 (in this case, the display unit 40a1) switches from the semi-lit state to the blinking state, and notifies that the electrolyzed water has not been generated properly.
[0046]
  Water supply channel 17The purified water that circulates is supplied from the inlet 54 to the electrolyte addition unit 50 through the water supply main channel 14.
[0047]
The purified water supplied to the electrolyte addition unit 50 is provided with a dissolved electrolyte. The water provided with the electrolyte flows into the added water supply channel 11 from the upper outlet 93 through the main supply channel 13 and is supplied from the inlet 68 to the cathode chamber 65 and the anode chamber 64 of the electrolytic cell 62. . At this time, after water is supplied to the position where the upper outlet 93 is formed, the water is mainly discharged from the upper outlet 93 and stays in the electrolyte adding part 50 to some extent. Water to which the electrolyte is sufficiently applied flows out from the electrolyte addition unit 50.
[0048]
At this time, the purified water that has passed through the water purification cartridge 4 is supplied to the electrolytic cell 62 after passing through the electrolyte addition unit 50, and the electrolyte concentration in the water supplied to the electrolytic cell 62 is sufficiently ensured. Thus, the electrolysis in the electrolytic cell 62 is efficiently performed.
[0049]
  Then, alkaline ionized water is generated in the cathode chamber 65 and acidic ionized water is generated in the anode chamber 64 by electrolysis. Alkaline ion water generated in the cathode chamber 65 flows into the water discharge pipe 3 from the outlet 69 and is led out of the apparatus. on the other hand,Anode chamber 64The acidic ionic water generated in the above is discharged from the acidic water discharge pipe 72 through the discharge port 70 to the outside of the apparatus.
[0050]
Since the water in the electrolytic cell 62 is not replaced with the newly introduced water until a constant total flow rate flows for a certain period of time within a predetermined flow rate range after the water flow is detected and the electrolysis starts, inappropriate water And the display unit 40a1 is blinked.
[0051]
After a certain amount of time has elapsed in the predetermined flow rate range after the detection of water flow, that is, when a constant total flow rate flows, the water in the electrolytic cell 62 is replaced with newly introduced water, and the water becomes a suitable water state. When a suitable water state is obtained, the display unit 40a1 changes to lighting, and the user can easily recognize that suitable water has been produced.
[0052]
That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to know from the flow rate sensor 60 whether the constant total flow rate has not yet been reached or whether the constant total flow rate has been reached from the detection of water flow. Therefore, the control unit 49 determines whether the water is suitable or not, and changes the display on the display unit 40 to notify the change. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the flow sensor 60 constitutes a water quality detection unit. Yes.
[0053]
In addition to the above embodiment, although not shown, a first lamp for indicating that the water is suitable and a second lamp for indicating that the water is inappropriate are provided in the display unit 40. In this embodiment, the second lamp is turned on while the water is determined to be inappropriate, and the first lamp is turned on when the water is determined to be appropriate. You may do it.
[0054]
In addition, when a plurality of lamps of different colors are provided in the display unit 40, the color of the lamp can be changed by single lighting or simultaneous lighting of a plurality of lamps when inappropriate water and appropriate water are used. It may be changed freely and notified.
[0055]
In addition, a warning sound generating unit 48 that generates a warning sound may be provided so that a warning sound is generated when the water is inappropriate to notify the sound that the water is inappropriate. In addition to the display by the display unit 40 as described above, the person can recognize that it is inappropriate by a warning sound, and can eliminate erroneous recognition without oversight.
[0056]
In addition, when the amount of water flowing into the electrolyzed water generator increases from an appropriate water state to an excessive flow rate, the electrolysis capability may reach a limit and may not reach a predetermined pH. When the control unit 49 determines that this state has been reached based on a signal from the flow sensor 60, the display on the display unit 40 blinks more quickly than the normal blinking state (this state is referred to as fast blinking). The user is informed that the flow rate is, and the user is notified to adjust the flow rate of the water flowing into the electrolyzed water generating device 1 to be within a predetermined flow rate.
[0057]
In addition to this embodiment, in the embodiment in which the first lamp for indicating that the water is suitable in the display unit 40 and the second lamp for indicating that the water is inappropriate are provided, an excessive flow rate is provided. The second lamp may be displayed while it is determined that the water is inappropriate, and the first lamp may be displayed when the water is determined suitable.
[0058]
In addition, when there are multiple lamps of different colors, the lamps can be turned on by single lighting or simultaneous lighting of multiple lamps when the water is determined to be inappropriate due to excessive flow rate and when the water is suitable. The color may be freely changed and notified.
[0059]
In the case where the warning sound generation unit 48 is provided, a warning sound may be generated and notified while it is determined to be inappropriate due to the excessive flow rate.
[0060]
  In the above operation, if the direction of the voltage applied in the electrolytic cell 62 is reversed, the cathode chamber 65 functions as an anode chamber to generate acidic ion water, and the anode chamber 64 serves as the cathode chamber. The alkaline ionized water is generated by fulfilling the above function. At this time, acidic water flows into the water discharge pipe 3 from the outlet 69 and is led out of the electrolyzed water generator 1.Alkaline ionized waterIs discharged from the acidic water discharge pipe 72 to the outside of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 through the discharge port 70.
[0061]
Next, the operation when the supply of water into the electrolyzed water generator 1 is stopped will be described.
[0062]
When the water supply to the electrolyzed water generating device 1 is stopped by closing the water tap 7 by the user, the flow of water in the water supply flow path 17 is stopped, and the flow rate sensor 60 enters a water stop state. Therefore, the control unit 49 determines that the water is stopped. At this time, if necessary, a reverse voltage is applied between the electrodes 66 and 67 to remove the scale on the surface of the electrodes 66 and 67, and then the voltage is applied between the electrodes 66 and 67 in the electrolytic cell 62. Stopped.
[0063]
Simultaneously with the application of the reverse power, the display unit 40 is all turned off, and the electrode cleaning lamp 46 that indicates that the electrode is being cleaned is turned on.
[0064]
Thereafter, drainage of the accumulated water remaining in the downstream water flow path, the electrolyte addition unit 50, and the electrolytic tank 62 from the water purification cartridge 4 in the apparatus is started by opening the drain valve 30. After the drainage is completed, the electrode cleaning lamp 46 is turned off, and the display unit 40 (in the embodiment, the display unit 40a1) is in a semi-lighted state.
[0065]
In addition to this embodiment, an electrode cleaning lamp 46 may be arranged in the display unit 40 to notify the display unit 40 (in the embodiment, the display unit 40a1) that the electrode is being cleaned.
[0066]
In addition, when water is again flowed into the electrolyzed water generating device 1 during the electrode cleaning and within a predetermined time after the electrode cleaning is completed, the display unit 40a1 changes from the semi-lighted state to the blinking state simultaneously with the water flow, and the predetermined flow rate Since the electrode cleaning water is mixed until it flows within a range for a certain period of time, the display unit 40 (in the embodiment, the display unit 40a1) is blinked because it is determined to be inappropriate water. At the same time, there is a danger of harming the body when drinking water in this state, so the warning sound generator 48 generates a warning sound to warn.
[0067]
  In addition to this embodiment, in the embodiment having the first lamp for indicating that the water is suitable in the display unit 40 and the second lamp for indicating that the water is inappropriate, the above-mentioned While the electrode cleaning water is mixed and determined to be inappropriate water,Second lampMay be displayed, and when it is determined that the water is suitable, the first lamp may be displayed.
[0068]
  Also, several different color lampsHaveIn the embodiment, as described above, when the electrode cleaning water is mixed and determined to be unsuitable water, and when it is determined to be suitable water, a single lighting or a plurality of lamps are used. It is also possible to change the color of the lamp and notify it by simultaneously turning on the lamp.
[0069]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention,A plurality of display units corresponding to a plurality of modes each displaying the selected mode are provided, and the plurality of display units include a lamp and a switch element inside a pressing operation unit that transmits light for performing a mode selection operation. Is a switch-integrated type, and when one of the display units is pressed, the switch element is operated to select a mode corresponding to the display unit,Water quality detection means for transmitting a signal for determining whether or not the water obtained in the selected mode is appropriately generated, and whether or not the water obtained by the signal from the water quality detection means is appropriately generated Control unit for determining whether or notByWhen it is judged as suitable water and when it is judged as inappropriate waterchosenOf the displayBy lampSince there is a notification means to notify that the display is changed, the display unit that displays the selected mode can notify whether the water is suitable or inappropriate, and the user can easily do it at a glance. It is possible to recognize whether it is suitable water or inappropriate water, and there is no oversight or misrecognition with a simple configuration,In particular, the user selects one of a plurality of display units corresponding to a plurality of modes and operates the pressing operation unit to perform the mode selection operation. However, the pressing operation unit itself that performs the selection operation of this mode. Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether the water is more suitable or inappropriate for the display of light, and it is possible to recognize more easily with a simple configuration. In addition, the place for notifying whether the water is suitable or unsuitable is limited, and it is possible to easily determine whether the water is suitable or unsuitable at a glance. aboveAs a result, the recognizability of the information to be obtained is enhanced, it can be easily recognized whether or not electrolyzed water is appropriately generated, and the usability is improved.
[0071]
  Also,Claim 2In the invention of the above,Claim 1In addition to the effects of the present invention, the water quality detection means is a flow sensor, and the control unit determines whether or not the flow area is within a specified range based on a signal from the water quality detection means. Since it has a notification means to let you know by displaying it on the abnormality display part that displays that it is an area, it is appropriate or unsuitable water by checking whether the flow area flowing into the electrolyzed water generating device is within the regulation It can be judged whether it is water or not, and it is possible to accurately notify the lack of electrolysis performance at an excessive flow rate.
[0073]
  Also,Claim 3In the invention of the above,Claim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects of the present invention, the water quality detection means is a flow rate sensor, and when it flows for a certain time or more in a predetermined flow rate range, it is determined that the water is more suitable for the control unit, and otherwise it is determined that it is inappropriate. Therefore, it is judged only by checking whether the total flow rate flowing into the electrolyzed water generator is more than a certain amount, so it is suitable only when the water staying in the electrolyzed water generator is replaced with the newly introduced water. The water can be recognized as water and can be determined as suitable water and unsuitable water with a simple configuration in which the flow rate is detected by a flow rate sensor.
[0074]
  Also,Claim 4In the invention of the above,Claims 1 to 3In addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the above, the notification means includes a warning sound generator that generates a warning sound when the water is inappropriate. In addition to recognizing whether it is, it can also be recognized by sound, and there is no more oversight or misrecognition.
[0075]
  Also,Claim 5In the invention of the above,Claims 1 to 4In addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of the above, the display unit has a single color lamp, and the control unit displays whether the water is suitable or unsuitable in different light emission states. Since it is controlled, the indication of whether the water is suitable or inappropriate is different depending on the light emission state, so that it can be easily recognized at a glance due to the difference in the light emission state.
[0076]
  Also,Claim 6In the invention of the above,Claims 1 to 4In addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the above, the display unit includes a first lamp that indicates that the water is suitable and a second lamp that indicates that the water is inappropriate. Since each lamp has a different color and is controlled so that the first lamp is lit when it is determined to be suitable water, the second lamp is lit when it is determined as inappropriate water. The indication of whether it is water or inappropriate water depends on the color of the lamp and can be easily recognized at a glance.
[0077]
  Also,Claim 7In the invention of the above,Claims 1 to 4 and Claim 6In addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of the above, the display unit includes a lamp that emits a plurality of different colors, and the control unit is a water that is more suitable for single lighting of the lamp or simultaneous lighting of a plurality of lamps. Because the color of light is controlled to be different depending on whether it is unsuitable or unsuitable water, whether it is suitable water or unsuitable water is displayed by various colors more than the number of lamps It is possible to identify the state of unsuitable water more finely, and it can be easily recognized at a glance.
[0078]
  Also,Claim 8In the invention of the above,Claims 1 to 7In addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of the above, the display unit is suitable because it also serves as an in-electrode cleaning lamp that displays in the mode of cleaning the electrode by reversing the polarity from that of electrolysis. In addition to determining whether it is water or inappropriate water, it is possible to recognize the fact that the electrode is being cleaned with a simple configuration from the same display, and more easily at a glance.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a piping system diagram of an electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the operation display unit of the above.
FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the above.
FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view of the same.
FIG. 5 is a schematic control block diagram of the above.
6A, 6B, and 6C are flowcharts, respectively.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Electrolyzed water generator
40 display section
42 Press operation part
44 lamps
45 Switch element
46 Electrode cleaning lamp
48 Warning sound generator
49 Control unit
60 Flow sensor
62 Electrolyzer
66 Anode
67 Cathode

Claims (8)

Water can be introduced into the electrolytic cell, and voltage can be applied between the anode and cathode electrodes arranged in the electrolytic cell to electrolyze the water and generate electrolytic water. Select the type of electrolytic water to be generated In the electrolyzed water generating apparatus having a plurality of modes that can be provided, a plurality of display units corresponding to a plurality of modes that respectively display the selected modes are provided, and the plurality of display units for performing a mode selection operation It is a switch-integrated type that incorporates a lamp and a switch element inside the pressing operation section that transmits light. When one of the display sections is pressed, the switch element is operated to select a mode corresponding to the display section. , and water quality detection means for transmitting a signal for determining whether the water obtained in the selected mode is properly generated, the water obtained by the signal from the water quality detection means are not properly generated Or a whether the determining control unit, a notification unit for notifying the changing the display by the selected display unit of the lamp and when it is judged unsuitable for water and when appropriate is determined that the water by the control unit An electrolyzed water generating device comprising: An abnormality in which the water quality detection means is a flow sensor, and the controller determines whether or not the flow area is within the specified range based on a signal from the water quality detection means, and displays that it is an excessive flow area when a no signal is input The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit that notifies the user by displaying on the display unit. The water quality detection means is a flow rate sensor, and it is determined that the water is more suitable for the control unit when it has flowed for a predetermined time or more in a predetermined flow rate range, and the other is determined to be inappropriate. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The electrolysis according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification means includes a display by the lamp and a warning sound generation unit configured to generate a warning sound when water is inappropriate. Water generator. 2. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the display unit includes a single color lamp, and the control unit is controlled to display whether the water is suitable water or inappropriate water in different light emission states. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 4. The display unit includes a first lamp that indicates that the water is suitable and a second lamp that indicates that the water is inappropriate, and each lamp has a different color and is suitable. 5. The electrolyzed water according to claim 1, wherein the first lamp is controlled to emit light when judged to be water, and the second lamp is made to glow when judged to be inappropriate water. 6. Generator. The display unit includes a plurality of lamps that emit different colors, and the control unit emits light depending on whether the water is suitable for single lighting of the lamp or simultaneous lighting of a plurality of lamps, and when the water is inappropriate. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the colors are controlled to be different from each other. 8. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the display unit also serves as an electrode cleaning lamp that performs display in a mode in which the polarity is reversed from that in electrolysis and the electrode is cleaned. Electrolyzed water generator.

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