JP3985370B2 - Ion generator - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ion generator, and more particularly to an apparatus that generates ion particles having a particle size of 650 nm or less.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, there are various sizes of particles in nature, and there are many charged particles (ionic particles). The ion particles include positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, and it is said that there are several hundreds / cc of both positive and negative ions in a normal natural environment. Moreover, the particle diameters vary, and it is said that there are usually ionic particles having a particle size of several Å (10 Å = 1 nm) to several µm (1 µm = 1000 nm).
[0003]
In general, anions are said to have an effect of stabilizing and relaxing the mind. For example, many anions are released near the waterfall by the Leonard effect. Various methods have been proposed as means for artificially generating ion particles having properties close to such a natural waterfall (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-31198).
[0004]
On the other hand, the cation has the effect of raising the spirit and is usually considered harmful to the human body, but is considered to be one of the means to refresh the mood depending on the method of use.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional anion generator tries to faithfully reproduce the Leonard effect, but there is a problem that noise is generated in the process of pulverizing water. There is a problem that becomes larger. There are various theories about the mechanism of physiological effects of anions, and the current situation is unclear.
[0006]
On the other hand, the present inventors have the following knowledge.
[0007]
That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the result of measuring the ion particles at the waterfall is that all the ions measured are anions, the particle size is 1.5 nm to 6 nm, and the maximum number of anions is about 5000 / cc. there were. The particle size of air ions (anions) generated by corona discharge or the like is about 1 nm as shown in FIG._Three ^-Or O_Three ^-The structure is different from the anion released from the waterfall composed of water molecules.
[0008]
In addition, since the ion particle size that can reach the alveoli is one having a particle size of 650 nm or less as shown in FIG. 4, when the ion particle size is made 650 nm or less, the ion particles reach the alveoli and reach the ion particles directly. By acting on the autonomic nervous system, it is thought that the sympathetic nerve is relieved and contributes to physiological effects. However, looking at the particle size of the ion particles from the viewpoint of electric mobility, as shown in FIG. 13, the larger the particle size, the smaller the electric mobility, that is, the smaller the moving velocity in the air, the smaller the particle size. Therefore, just because the ion particle size is 650 nm or less, the ion particles cannot always reach the alveoli. Rather, the particle size of the ionic particles is considered to be easier to reach the alveoli in a certain range, but it is also considered that there are individual differences. In general, anions with a particle size of 1.5 nm to 6 nm are considered to have the same physiological effect as a waterfall, but there are differences in the path to the alveoli and the inhalation speed varies depending on the individual. He has the knowledge that there is an ionic particle size.
[0009]
The present invention has been made on the basis of the above knowledge in view of the above-described conventional example. In order to make more ion particles of 650 nm or less reach the alveoli, the ion generator can control the ion particle diameter arbitrarily. It is an object of the present invention to provide an ion generator that can have the same physiological effect as a waterfall more effectively by supplying particles, and has a small device and low noise.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides an apparatus for impact-charging fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less with air ions.The apparatus includes an air ion generator 2 that generates air ions and a micro water generator 3 that generates micro water having a particle size of 650 nm or less, and generates micro water from the micro water generator 51 that generates micro water. And path lengths L1 and L2 to the mixing section 7 of air and air ions are variableWith this configuration, ion particles with a particle size of 650 nm or less that can reach the alveoli can be generated, and the alveoli are taken into blood from capillaries and remove harmful active oxygen harmful to the human body. Or stimulate the alveolar mucosa and directly act on the autonomic nerve through afferent fibers, causing physiological actions such as lowering blood pressure and raising the mind, so that it can have the same physiological effect as a waterfall Become.Furthermore, by making variable the path lengths L1 and L2 from the fine water generating part 51 for generating fine water to the fine water and air ion mixing part 7, ion particles having an arbitrary particle size distribution can be generated. Ionic particles more suitable for the user can be selected, and therefore the ionic particles stimulate the alveolar mucosa and directly act on the autonomic nerves through afferent fibers, thereby reducing pulsation and mental Physiological actions such as uplifting are caused, or active oxygen that is taken into blood from capillaries by alveoli and is harmful to the human body can be removed, and the same physiological effect as waterfall can be given more effectively. Can be made small and quiet.
[0011]
  here,the aboveSince the fine water generator 3 includes the temperature holding device 4 for keeping the temperature of the water at a predetermined temperature, the temperature of the water in the fine water generator 3 can be made constant. Since the generation amount of water can be made uniform, the generated ion particle size distribution and the ion generation concentration can always be made uniform.
[0013]
The discharged ions are preferably anions. In this case, among the above physiological effects, the effect of stabilizing the mind can be expected, and it is also effective in removing static electricity generated from the electric field.
[0014]
Further, it is preferable to generate fine water from water having a boiling point of 40 ° C. or higher and lower than the boiling point. In this case, the generated ionic particles contain a large number of water molecules, so that they are easily absorbed by the body, and ionic particles having the same particle size as the waterfall can be generated At the same time, it is possible to prevent an abrupt decrease in the amount of water and an increase in the particle size observed when boiling.
[0015]
Moreover, it is preferable to make the temperature of the water of the fine water generator 3 constant, and in this case, the generated ion particle size distribution and ion generation concentration can always be made uniform.
[0016]
Moreover, it is preferable that the air ion generator 2 exists in the upstream of the fine water generator 3, and in this case, it can prevent that the surroundings of the air ion generator 2 are always exposed to a high humidity state.
[0017]
Moreover, it is preferable to have a mechanism capable of adjusting the water evaporation area of the fine water generator 3. In this case, the amount of water evaporation can be adjusted, and the user can arbitrarily adjust the ion amount. .
[0018]
Moreover, it is preferable to adjust arbitrarily the temperature of the water of the fine water generator 3 from 40 degreeC to less than a boiling point, In this case, a user can adjust ion amount arbitrarily.
[0019]
In addition, it is preferable to have a mechanism that can arbitrarily control the amount of air ions generated. In this case, the user can arbitrarily control the generated ion particle size distribution.
[0020]
In addition, it is preferable to carry air ions with an ion wind, and in this case, a fan is unnecessary.
[0021]
The air ion generator 2 is preferably provided with a fan 6. In this case, even if the inlet 17 has a structure with pressure loss such as a filter, a necessary amount of air ions can be carried.
[0022]
In addition, it is preferable to mix an aromatic substance with fine water. In this case, the physiological effect of ions can be synergistically enhanced.
[0023]
Moreover, it is preferable to provide the filter 5 upstream of the air ion generator 2, and in this case, fine particles harmful to the human body such as dust and dust in the flowing air can be easily removed.
[0024]
Further, the path length L from the fine water generating part 51 that generates fine water to the fine water / air ion mixing part 7 is also shown.₁, L₂It is preferable that the means for varying the speed is composed of a mechanism for moving either one of the mixing section 7 and the fine water generating section 51 in the vertical direction. In this case, the means for continuously varying the path length is simplified. The user can arbitrarily adjust the particle size distribution of the ion particles.
[0025]
In addition, it is preferable that the air ion generator 2 is provided with an ionization needle 9 for releasing ions, and the mixing unit 7 is moved by moving the position of the ionization needle 9. In this case, the particle size distribution can be changed by moving the ionization needle 9. Can be changed.
[0026]
In addition, it is preferable that there are a plurality of ionization needles 9, and in this case, more ion particles can be supplied.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 1, a filter 5 for removing fine particles harmful to the human body such as dust and dust in the inflowing air is provided on the inlet 17 side of the ion generator 1. A fan 6 with an air volume control mechanism, an air ion generator 2 for generating air ions, a fine water generator 3 for generating fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less, and fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less as air ions. And a scent nozzle 15 for mixing a fragrance substance with fine water.
[0029]
The air ion generator 2 includes a discharge ion generator 8 including an ionization needle 9 that discharges positive ions or negative ions into the air passage 19 and a high voltage generation unit 10 that applies a high voltage to the ionization needle 9. Has been.
[0030]
The fine water generator 3 contains a heater 11 so that the water in the fine water generator 3 can be heated via the circuit unit 12. A heat insulating material 13 is attached to the outer periphery of the fine water generator 3 so that the temperature can be maintained. The temperature of water is maintained at a predetermined temperature by the heat insulating material 13, and the generated ion particle size distribution and ion generation concentration can be always made uniform. Moreover, the temperature of the water of the fine water generator 3 can be arbitrarily adjusted from 40 ° C. to less than the boiling point by the circuit portion 12 of the heater 11. Further, the opening area adjusting plate 14 is disposed so as to face the path 70 leading from the fine water generating part to the mixing part 7 so that the area of the outlet can be adjusted. By sliding in the arrow direction B) of b), the water evaporation area can be arbitrarily adjusted.
[0031]
In the vicinity of the outlet 18 of the mixing unit 7, an aroma substance storage tank 16 communicating with the aroma nozzle 15 is disposed, and the tip of the aroma nozzle 15 communicates with the mixing unit 7. And by mixing an aromatic substance with fine water, while being able to synergistically improve the physiological effect of ion, a fragrance can be provided according to a user's liking.
[0032]
Thus, when the fan 6 is operated, air is supplied from the inlet 17 through the filter 5 to the inside of the apparatus. At this time, dust and dust in the air are removed by the filter 5. Further, the fan 6 can carry a necessary amount of air ions at the inlet 17 even when the inlet 17 has a pressure loss structure such as the filter 5. Next, either positive or negative ions are supplied from the ionization needle 9 of the discharge ion generator 8 by corona discharge, but at this time, the ion particle diameter is still only about 1 nm as shown in FIG. Next, when water is heated by the heater 11 in the fine water generator 3, the movement of water molecules is accelerated, and finally a certain size cluster is formed and the water molecules diffuse from the water surface to become fine water. Is supplied into the mixing unit 7 and mixed with the ions. At that time, the fine water and ions collide, and the charge of the ions is transferred to the fine water, whereby the fine water is ionized. And the polarity is the same as the polarity of the ion. For example, if the ion is an anion, the fine water becomes an anion, and if the ion is a cation, the fine water becomes a cation. The particles that have become fine water ions are given the fragrance material supplied from the fragrance nozzle 15 and are discharged from the outlet 18 into the atmosphere.
[0033]
In this manner, ion particles of water of 650 nm or less can be easily generated by collision charging of fine water of 650 nm or less and air ions in the mixing unit 7. As a physiological effect mechanism, as shown in FIG. 4, since the ion particle size that can reach the alveoli is 650 nm or less, particles having a particle size of 650 nm or less (preferably having a particle size of 1.5 nm to 6 nm). Anion) has the same physiological effect as a waterfall, and ion particles that have reached the alveoli are taken into the blood through capillaries and run through the whole body. In particular, anions have an effect of removing harmful active oxygen generated in the body, and a beneficial physiological effect is expected by incorporating the anions into the body. At that time, anions with many water molecules bound are more likely to be taken up by cells in the body and are considered to be more effective in removing active oxygen, confirming the phenomenon that anions released from waterfalls are good for the body. ing. That is, when the ions to be discharged are anions, among the above physiological effects, the effect of stabilizing the mind can be expected, and it is also effective in removing static electricity generated from the electric field. The ion particles that reach the alveoli stimulate the alveolar mucosa and directly act on the autonomic nerves through afferent fibers, so that anions can lower the blood pressure, and cations can raise the mind. Physiological action is caused.
[0034]
By the way, the factor that determines the particle size of the fine water ions is the particle size of the fine water generated from the fine water generator 3. That is, although the fine water that has flowed into the mixing unit 7 is impact-charged with ions, it is considered that there is little collision between the ion particles thereafter, and the particle size at the time of the collision is the ion particle diameter. Therefore, the control of the ion particle size is synonymous with the control of the particle size of the fine water. As a means for that, the air volume of the fan 6 or the distance from the water surface in the fine water generator 3 to the mixing unit 7 is largely used. Although it is conceivable to control, both of the above two factors are factors of time to impact charging, and can be dealt with only by changing the air volume of the fan 6. The temperature of water is also related to the ion particle diameter, and fine water is not generated unless the temperature is higher than a certain temperature. However, if the temperature is raised to the extent that water is boiled, almost all of the evaporated water will be on the order of μm or more (visible white mist), so it will not become fine water. For example, most of the particle diameter of the mist from the humidifier is 1 μm (1000 nm) or more, and the consumption of water is much faster. Therefore, the temperature of the water needs to be lower than the boiling point, and it is more effective to control the temperature within the range of preferably 40 ° C. to 60 ° C. with less water consumption. Moreover, by generating fine water from water having a boiling point of 40 ° C. or higher and lower than the boiling point, the generated ionic particles contain a large number of water molecules and thus are easily absorbed by the body, and can also generate ionic particles having the same particle size as the waterfall, It is possible to prevent an abrupt decrease in the amount of water and an increase in particle size as in the case of boiling. FIG. 5 shows the distribution of the anion particle size generated at 40 ° C., 50 ° C., and 60 ° C. It is recognized that the higher the water temperature, the larger the number of anions generated. When the temperature is lower than 40 ° C., it is predicted that the generation of ion particles having a particle size other than around 1 nm may be eliminated.
[0035]
The surface area of water is also related to the ion particle diameter, but its degree is low, and is rather proportional to the number of ion particles generated. That is, if the number of generated ion particles is increased, the surface area of water is increased, and if the number of ion particles is decreased, the surface area of water is decreased. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the opening area adjusting plate 14 is attached in the path 70 so that the opening area adjusting plate 14 can slide arbitrarily in the lateral direction. Can be controlled. Since the adjustment ratio of the cross-sectional area of the path 70 is considered to be proportional to the adjustment ratio of the surface area of water, for example, a mechanism that allows the user to control the slide amount of the opening area adjustment plate 14 from outside the main body (not shown). Then, the user can directly control the number of ion particles directly, and the water consumption can be adjusted at the same time.
[0036]
As described above, the ion particle size can be adjusted by adjusting the flow rate of the fan 6, but it is considered that the number of ions can be adjusted at the same time. That is, the generation rate of ions generated by corona discharge from the ionization needle 9 is inversely proportional to the ion density of the surrounding air, and if the flow rate of the fan 6 is increased to increase the decrease rate of the ion concentration near the ionization needle 9, Since the speed at which ions are generated increases, the amount of generated ions increases as the air volume of the fan 6 increases. Therefore, the control of the flow rate of the fan 6 serves not only for the particle size but also for the ion amount. Therefore, although not shown in the present embodiment, there is a method in which the airflow value corresponding to the particle size is shown in the controller so that the user can manipulate the airflow value so as to obtain an arbitrary particle size. . FIG. 6 shows the particle size distribution when the air volume is twice that of the embodiment of FIG. 5 (at a temperature of 50 ° C.). As is clear from FIG. 6, it is recognized that the particle size generated by the discharge + fine water tends to be reduced by increasing the air volume, and in the example of FIG.
[0037]
FIG. 7 shows a result of measuring blood pressure when an anion is inhaled by a subject in the state of the particle size distribution of FIG. FIG. 7A shows the maximum blood pressure, and FIG. 7B shows the minimum blood pressure. The ion generator 1 having the configuration of the present embodiment is placed in a room of about 6 tatami mats, and an anion is sucked by a subject. Whether or not ions are generated in the subject is unknown, and the blood pressure of the subject is measured every 5 minutes. The black circles in FIGS. 7A and 7B are average values of blood pressure when ions are being discharged, and white circles are average values when ions are not being discharged. The total number of subjects is 10, and a simple load is applied during the experiment (following a moving point on a personal computer with a mouse). As can be seen from FIG. 7, it was recognized that the blood pressure was lowered when the negative ions generated from the ion generator 1 having the configuration of the present embodiment were sucked. FIG. 8 shows the experimental results when a humidifier is used in the fine water generator 3. FIG. 8A shows the maximum blood pressure, and FIG. 8B shows the minimum blood pressure. In this case, there were 4 subjects, but there was almost no difference in blood pressure. The particle size distribution of the mist from the humidifier is as shown in FIG. 9 and is widely distributed in the range from 1 μm to 1000 μm.
[0038]
In addition, since it is considered that the effect of the present invention is further increased if an aromatic substance is mixed with ion particles, in this embodiment, the aromatic substance is put in the aromatic substance storage tank 16 and is naturally diffused from the aromatic nozzle 15. Aroma substances are discharged. That is, the inside of the fragrance nozzle 15 becomes negative pressure by the wind of ion particles passing through the mixing unit 7, and the fragrance substance stored in the fragrance substance storage tank 16 is attracted and diffused, and is discharged from the outlet 18 together with the ionic particles. It is like that. Depending on the type of fragrance, there is an effect of relaxing and refreshing the human body. For example, if lavender is placed in the fragrance storage tank 16 to generate anions, the relaxation effect is even greater by synergy. If the rosemary is arranged in the aromatic substance storage tank 16 to generate cations, the refreshing effect is further enhanced by synergistic action.
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 10, it is of course possible to replace these devices 3 and 8 so that the fine water generator 3 is positioned upstream of the discharge ion generator 8, but around the ionization needle 9. Therefore, it is expected that the ionization needle 9 is rapidly deteriorated or abnormal discharge occurs. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, it is desirable to arrange the fine water generator 3 on the downstream side of the discharge ion generator 8 as shown in FIG. 1, so that the air ion generator 2 is always kept in a high humidity state. Exposure can be prevented, and deterioration and abnormal discharge of the air ion generator 2 can be prevented. Further, since the air ion generator 2 is provided with the fan 6, there is an advantage that a necessary amount of air ions can be carried even with a structure having a pressure loss such as the filter 5 at the inlet.
[0040]
The ion generator 1 of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and an ion wind may be used instead of the fan 6. As an example of an ion wind generating mechanism, for example, a discharge wire is disposed on the inlet 17 side of the air passage 19 and a counter electrode plate is disposed on the outlet 18 side, and a voltage is applied to the discharge wire to ionize air in the vicinity of the discharge wire. When the positive ions move toward the negative electrode plate, the positive ions collide with molecules in the air during the movement, and the kinetic energy of the positive ions becomes air. To be given to the molecules inside. This refers to the flow of air generated at this time (this is called an ionic wind). By this ionic wind, ion particles having a particle size of 650 nm or less generated in the mixing section 7 can be carried. In this case, the fan 6 is not required, and further noise reduction and power saving can be realized.
[0041]
Furthermore, a method of using ionized ions by radiation instead of the discharge ions or mixing a fragrance substance directly into the fine water generator 3 is also possible.
[0042]
Another embodiment is shown in FIG. Other configurations are basically the same as those of the embodiment of FIG. 1, and corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference numerals. Hereinafter, only the different points will be described. In the ion generator 1, the path length L from the fine water generating unit 51 that generates fine water to the fine water / air ion mixing unit 7 is described.₁, L₂Is variable. Further, the outlet area of the water tank 50 is narrowed to be smaller than the area of the water surface of the water tank 50, and the outlet of the water tank 50 is provided close to the upper end of the fine water generator 3. A baffle plate 40 is disposed horizontally in the water tank 50, and a straight straight path 70 a is provided along one end of the baffle plate 40 and one side wall of the water tank 50, and the other end of the baffle plate 40 and the water tank A substantially L-shaped detour path 70b is formed from the other side wall of 50 along the ceiling wall. Further, a turnable switching cock 41 is disposed on one end side of the baffle plate 40. By turning the switching cock 41, one of the paths 70a and 70b is closed and the other is opened. The length of the path 70 between the fine water generating part 51 and the mixing part 7 can be adjusted in two stages.
[0043]
Thus, the ion generator 1 operates the fan 6 so that air is supplied to the inside through the filter 5. At that time, dust and dust in the air are removed by the filter 5. Next, either positive or negative ions are supplied from the ionization needle 8 of the discharge ion generator 17 by corona discharge. At this time, the ion particle diameter is still only about 1 nm as shown in FIG. Next, when water is heated by the heater 11 in the fine water generator 3, the movement of water molecules is accelerated, eventually forming a cluster of a certain size, and water molecules are volatilized from the water surface to become fine water. Is supplied into the mixing unit 7 and mixed with the ions. At that time, the fine water and ions collide, and the charge of the ions is transferred to the fine water, whereby the fine water is ionized. And the polarity is the same as the polarity of the ion. For example, if the ion is an anion, the fine water becomes an anion, and if the ion is a cation, the fine water becomes a cation. The particles that have become fine water ions are released into the atmosphere from the water tank 50 outlet 16.
[0044]
Here, the factor that determines the particle size of the fine water ions is the particle size of the fine water generated from the fine water generator 3. That is, although the fine water that has flowed into the mixing unit 7 is impact-charged with ions, it is considered that there is little collision between the ion particles thereafter, and the particle size at the time of the collision is the ion particle diameter. Therefore, the control of the ion particle size is synonymous with the control of the particle size of fine water, and it is considered that the greatest factor is to control the distance from the water surface to the mixing part 7 as the means. That is, the fine water evaporated from the water surface of the water tank 50 is cooled while passing through the path 70 to form a water cluster. Therefore, if the path 70 to the mixing unit 7 is long, the condensation further proceeds and the particle size increases. Here, a switching cock 41 is disposed in a path 70 connecting the fine water generator 3 and the mixing unit 7, and the path length L is changed by moving the switching cock 41.₁, L₂In FIG. 11 (a), the fine water generated from the fine water generator 3 rises vertically along the straight path 70a, and the water tank 50 is at the shortest distance in FIG. 11 (a). 11 (b) is switched to the path 70 by the switching cock 41, and the water surface of the water tank 50 passes through the detour path 70b having a longer distance than that of FIG. 11 (a). Since the mixing part 7 comes into communication, comparing FIG. 11 (a) and FIG. 11 (b), ion particles having a larger particle diameter are generated in FIG. 11 (b).
[0045]
As described above, the path length L between the mixing portion 7 in which fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less and air ions are mixed and the fine water generating portion 51 is mixed.₁, L₂Therefore, ion particles having an arbitrary particle size distribution can be generated, and ion particles more suitable for the user can be selected. As a result, ionic particles stimulate the alveolar mucosa and directly act on autonomic nerves through afferent fibers, causing physiological actions such as pulse depression and mental uplift, or blood from capillaries in alveoli. It is possible to remove active oxygen harmful to the human body that is taken in and to have the same physiological effect as a waterfall more effectively. Furthermore, compared with the same ion generator 1 using the Leonard effect, the apparatus can be made smaller and quieter.
[0046]
FIG. 12 shows the path length L from the fine water generating part 51 that generates fine water to the mixing part 7 of fine water and air ions.₁, L₂The case where the means to vary is comprised by the mechanism which moves any one of the mixing part 7 and the fine water generation part 51 to a perpendicular direction is shown. Other configurations are basically the same as those of the embodiment of FIG. 1, and corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference numerals. Only the differences will be described below. In the example of FIG. 11, the particle diameter can be adjusted in two steps. In this example, the particle diameter can be adjusted more easily by moving the position of the ionization needle 8 in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. That is, for the reason described above, the path length L is greater when the position of the ionization needle 8 is lower.₁Becomes shorter, and ion particles with a smaller particle diameter are generated, and the path length L is higher on the upper side.₂Becomes longer, and ion particles having a larger particle diameter are generated. At this time, if the user can control the position of the ionization needle 8 from outside the main body (not shown), the user can arbitrarily control the ion particle diameter directly. Therefore, the means for making the path length variable steplessly becomes simple, and the user can arbitrarily adjust the particle size distribution of the ion particles. In addition, since the position of the mixing portion 7 is changed by the movement of the ionization needle 8, the particle size distribution can be changed simply by moving the ionization needle 8, and the user can operate it more easily.
[0047]
FIG. 14 shows the anion particle size distribution generated from the generator of FIG. 12. When the ionization needle is at the position A, a peak occurs in the vicinity of 3 nm, and when the ionization needle 8 is at the position B. Has a peak around 6 nm.
[0048]
Here, since the anion peak near the waterfall is 1.5 to 6 nm as described above, both anions generated by the above method are considered to be physiologically effective, but reach the alveoli. Since the ease of treatment varies depending on individual differences, the user can select which particle size to select.
[0049]
Ion particles that reach the alveoli stimulate the alveolar mucosa and directly act on the autonomic nerves through afferent fibers. Physiological effects such as are caused. In addition, ionic particles that have reached the alveoli are simultaneously taken into the blood from the capillaries by the alveoli and run around the whole body. In particular, anions have an effect of removing harmful active oxygen generated in the body, and a beneficial physiological effect is expected by incorporating the anions into the body.
[0050]
FIG. 15 shows the result of measuring the pulse when the subject was inhaled with anions in the state when the ionization needle was at the position A in FIG. 12 (the peak near 3 nm in the particle size distribution in FIG. 14). ing. The ion generator 1 having the configuration of the present embodiment is placed in a room of about 6 tatami mats, and an anion is sucked by a subject. Twenty healthy male university students are used as subjects, and it is unknown whether or not ions are generated in the subjects, and the pulse rate of the subjects is measured every 5 seconds. One measurement takes about 30 minutes, during which the mental load described in FIG. 16 is applied. Furthermore, since the order of experiments was considered to affect the results, the experiment order of blank and ion exposure was changed by half. FIG. 16 shows an example of a procedure for evaluating physiological effects. “Cold water load” in the figure means that both hands are immersed in cold water at 15 ° C. for 3 minutes, for example, and a recovery time of 10 minutes is given after applying the load. , "Subtraction period" is a method that asks for a random 3-4 digit number according to the individual, for example, and subtracts the 2 digit number and asks for answer. This is a method in which the examiner asks the correct number and asks to recite it, and “newspaper reading” is a method of reading a certain article aloud for a certain period of time.
[0051]
As is clear from FIG. 15, the average pulse rate for 1 minute tended to decrease at all points when exposed to anions as compared to the blank not exposed. That is, the physiological effect of reducing the pulse was recognized by aspirating the anions generated in the present invention. In FIG. 17, the pulse when the subject was inhaled with negative ions in the state when the ionization needle was at the position B in FIG. 12 (the particle size distribution in FIG. 14 is the peak near 6 nm) was measured. Although the results were shown, as in FIG. 15, it was recognized that the pulse was reduced at all points when the anion was exposed compared to the blank.
[0052]
Moreover, although the number of ion particles can be increased by raising the temperature of the water of the fine water generator 3, the amount of water consumption increases accordingly.
[0053]
In addition, it is more preferable that the number of ionized needles 8 in the air ion generator 2 is more than one because the number of generated ion particles increases, and a method of forming an ionized needle having a form as shown in FIG. 18 is also effective.
[0054]
Further, the order of the air ion generation device 2 and the fine water generation device 3 can be interchanged. However, since the periphery of the ionization needle 8 is always exposed to a high humidity state, the deterioration of the ionization needle 8 may be accelerated. An abnormal discharge is expected to occur. Therefore, it is desirable to arrange the fine water generator 3 after the air ion generator 2 as shown in FIGS.
[0055]
Further, when the temperature of the water in the fine water generator 3 is 40 ° C. or less, fine water is hardly generated, and when the water is boiled, the water consumption is extremely increased. Therefore, the water temperature is preferably 40 ° C. or more and less than the boiling point. .
[0056]
Also, in each of the examples of FIGS. 11 and 12, the opening area adjusting plate 14 (FIG. 1) faces the inside of the path 19 at the outlet of the micro water generator 3 to arbitrarily adjust the area where water evaporates. It is possible to arrange.
[0057]
The present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and for example, a method using ionized ions by radiation instead of the discharge ions is also possible.
[0058]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, the invention according to the first aspect of the present invention is an apparatus that impact-charges fine water having a particle diameter of 650 nm or less with air ions.And an air ion generator for generating air ions and a fine water generator for generating fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less.Therefore, by colliding and charging fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less and air ions, ion particles having a particle size of 650 nm or less that can reach the alveoli can be generated, so that the alveoli are taken into blood from capillaries and into the human body. It removes harmful active oxygen, stimulates the alveolar mucosa and acts directly on the autonomic nerve through afferent fibers, causing physiological actions such as lowering blood pressure and raising the mind, and the same physiology as the waterfall It becomes possible to have an effect. Furthermore, compared with the conventional ion generator using the Leonard effect, the apparatus can be made smaller and quieter.Furthermore, since the path length from the fine water generating part that generates fine water to the fine water and air ion mixing part is variable, ion particles with any particle size distribution can be generated and used more It is possible to select ion particles suitable for the person. As a result, ionic particles stimulate the alveolar mucosa and directly act on the autonomic nerves through afferent fibers, causing physiological actions such as pulse depression and mental uplift, or blood from capillaries in the alveoli. It is possible to remove active oxygen harmful to the human body that is taken in and to have the same physiological effect as a waterfall more effectively. Furthermore, compared with the same ion generator using the Leonard effect, the device can be made smaller and quieter.
[0059]
  In addition to the effect of claim 1, the invention according to claim 2the aboveSince the fine water generator is equipped with a temperature holding device for keeping the temperature of the water at a predetermined temperature, the temperature of the water in the fine water generator can be made constant. Therefore, the generated ion particle size distribution and ion generation concentration can always be made uniform.
[0061]
  AlsoClaim 3The described invention is claimed.1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, since air ions are negative ions, among the above physiological effects, an effect of stabilizing the mind can be expected, and it is also effective in removing static electricity generated from an electric field.
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  AlsoClaim 4The described invention is claimed.1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, a device for generating fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less from water having a boiling point of 40 ° C. or more and less than the boiling point is generated. Since the ionic particles contain many water molecules, they are easily absorbed by the body, and ionic particles having the same particle size as the waterfall can be generated. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent a sudden decrease in the amount of water and an increase in the particle size that are observed when boiling.
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  AlsoClaim 5The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, since the air ion generator is disposed upstream of the fine water generator, the surroundings of the air ion generator can be prevented from being constantly exposed to high humidity conditions, and air ion generation can be prevented. It is possible to prevent deterioration of the apparatus and abnormal discharge.
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  AlsoClaim 6The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, the fine water generator is equipped with a mechanism that can adjust the water evaporation area. By adjusting the water evaporation area, the amount of water evaporation can be adjusted. The amount adjustment can be arbitrary.
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  AlsoClaim 7The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the described effects, the fine water generator has a mechanism that can arbitrarily control the temperature of the water between 40 ° C. and lower than the boiling point. Therefore, the user can arbitrarily adjust the amount of ions, and can prevent a sudden decrease in the amount of water when boiling.
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  AlsoClaim 8The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, the air ion generator is equipped with a mechanism that can arbitrarily control the amount of air ions generated, so it uses the particle size distribution generated by arbitrarily controlling the amount of air ions generated. Can be controlled arbitrarily.
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  AlsoClaim 9The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, the air ion generator is equipped with a mechanism for generating ion wind, so air ions can be carried by the ion wind, so a fan is not required and noise reduction and power saving are achieved. Can be planned.
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  AlsoClaim 10The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, since the air ion generator is provided with a fan, a necessary amount of air ions can be carried even if the inlet has a pressure loss structure such as a filter.
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  AlsoClaim 11In addition to the effect of the first aspect, the described invention is capable of synergistically enhancing the physiological effect of ions by mixing a fragrance material with fine water and imparting a scent according to the user's preference. can do.
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  AlsoClaim 12The described inventionClaim 1 or claim 2In addition to the effects described above, a filter is provided on the upstream side of the air ion generator, so that fine particles harmful to the human body such as dust and dust in the flowing air can be removed and clean ion particles can be supplied. .
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  AlsoClaim 13The described inventionClaim 1In addition to the effects described above, the means for varying the path length from the fine water generating part for generating fine water to the mixing part of the fine water and air ions can cause either one of the mixing part or the fine water generating part to be vertical. Since it is configured to move in the direction, the means for changing the path length in a stepless manner is simplified, and the user can arbitrarily adjust the particle size distribution of the ion particles.
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  AlsoClaim 14The described inventionClaim 1In addition to the effects described above, an ionization needle for releasing ions is provided in the air ion generator, and the mixing unit is moved by moving the position of the ionization needle, so that the mixing of air ions and fine water is performed by moving the position of the ionization needle. Since the part can be moved, the particle size distribution can be changed simply by moving the ionization needle, and the user can operate it more easily.
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  AlsoClaim 15The described inventionClaim 14In addition to the effects described above, since there are a plurality of ionization needles, more ion particles can be supplied from the ionization needle.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1A and 1B show an example of an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of an ion generator, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
FIG. 2 is a particle size distribution diagram of anions measured in the vicinity of a waterfall.
FIG. 3 is a particle size distribution diagram of anions generated by corona discharge.
FIG. 4 is a structural cross-sectional view of a human lung and an explanatory diagram of the size of particles that reach each part.
FIG. 5 is a particle size distribution diagram of anion water generated by the ion generator according to the temperature according to temperature;
FIG. 6 is a particle size distribution diagram of anions when the air volume of the ion generator is doubled.
7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams of blood pressure measurement results when the ion generator is used. FIG.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams of blood pressure measurement results when a humidifier is used in the water refining device of the ion generator of the above.
FIG. 9 is a particle size distribution diagram of a mist of a humidifier.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an ion generator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
11A and 11B are cross-sectional views of an ion generator according to still another embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 11A shows a case where the path length from the fine water generation unit to the mixing unit is short, and FIG. Is shown.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an ion generator according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a graph showing the relationship between electric mobility and particle size.
FIG. 14 is a particle size distribution diagram of anions generated from the ion generator of the above.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a pulse measurement result when the ion generator is used.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the pulse measurement experiment same as above.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a pulse measurement result when the ion generator is used.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of an ionization needle according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Ion generator
2 Air ion generator
3 Fine water generator
4 Temperature holding device
5 Filter
6 fans
7 Mixing section
9 Ionizing needle
51 Fine water generator
L₁, L₂  Path length

Claims (15)

A device for impact-charging fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less with air ions, comprising: an air ion generator for generating air ions; and a fine water generator for generating fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less. An ion generator characterized in that the path length from the fine water generating part for generating fine water to the mixed part of fine water and air ions is variable . The ion generator according to claim 1, wherein the fine water generator includes a temperature holding device for holding the temperature of water at a predetermined temperature. The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air ions are anions . The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an apparatus for generating fine water having a particle size of 650 nm or less from water having a boiling point of 40 ° C or higher and lower than a boiling point . The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air ion generator is disposed upstream of the fine water generator . 3. The ion generator according to claim 1, wherein the fine water generator includes a mechanism capable of adjusting an area where water evaporates . The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fine water generator includes a mechanism capable of arbitrarily controlling the temperature of water between 40 ° C and less than the boiling point . The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air ion generator includes a mechanism capable of arbitrarily controlling the amount of air ions generated. The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air ion generator includes a mechanism for generating an ion wind . The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a fan is provided in the air ion generator . 2. The ion generator according to claim 1, wherein an aromatic substance is mixed in the fine water . The ion generator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a filter is disposed upstream of the air ion generator . The means for varying the path length from the fine water generating part for generating fine water to the mixing part of fine water and air ions comprises a mechanism for moving either the mixing part or the fine water generating part in the vertical direction. The ion generator according to claim 1 . The ion generator according to claim 1, wherein an ionization needle for releasing ions is provided in the air ion generator, and the mixing unit is moved by moving the position of the ionization needle . The ion generator according to claim 14, wherein there are a plurality of ionization needles .

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