JP6209192B2 - Hydrogen water server - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a hydrogen water server that provides hydrogen water generated by electrolysis.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a hydrogen water generating apparatus that generates hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved by electrolysis is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  The hydrogen water generating device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to electrolyze water according to a user's request and supply the generated hydrogen water. For this reason, it is necessary to wait until hydrogen water having a stable dissolved hydrogen concentration is provided, which is not convenient.

  In addition, some conventional hydrogen water generators shift to a cleaning mode for cleaning an electrolytic cell immediately after the generation of hydrogen water is stopped. In such a hydrogen water generating apparatus, new hydrogen water cannot be generated until the electrolytic cell cleaning is completed, and the usability is not good.

  Furthermore, since conventional hydrogen water generators provide room temperature hydrogen water, if the user wants to drink low temperature hydrogen water, it is necessary to cool it separately with ice or a refrigerator. not good.

JP 2014-226594 A

  The present invention has been devised in view of the actual situation as described above, and its main object is to provide an easy-to-use hydrogen water server in place of the conventional hydrogen water generator.

  The hydrogen water server of the present invention is divided into a cathode chamber and an anode chamber by a diaphragm, and an electrolytic cell that generates hydrogen water in the cathode chamber by electrolyzing the supplied water, and is generated in the cathode chamber. A hydrogen storage tank for storing hydrogen water, and the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank is provided.

  The hydrogen water server according to the present invention further includes a circulation path for circulating water between the water storage tank and the electrolyzer, and has an electrolyzed water generation mode for generating hydrogen water by electrolysis, In the generation mode, it is desirable to increase the dissolved hydrogen concentration by circulating water stored in the water storage tank between the water storage tank and the electrolytic cell.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, the circulation path includes a flow rate adjustment valve for adjusting a flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber, and the flow rate adjustment valve is provided in the anode chamber in the electrolyzed water generation mode. It is desirable to limit the flow rate of the supplied water to a first flow rate smaller than the flow rate of the water supplied to the cathode chamber, thereby suppressing the outflow of the electrolyzed water from the anode chamber.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, the hydrogen water server further includes heating means for heating the water stored in the water storage tank, and hot water heated by the heating means flows into the cathode chamber and the anode chamber through the circulation path. It is desirable to have a sterilization mode for sterilizing the water storage tank, the circulation path, and the electrolytic cell.

  The hydrogen water server according to the present invention further includes a drainage path for discharging water stored in the water storage tank, and the water storage amount of the water storage tank in the electrolyzed water generation mode is a first water storage amount, It is preferable that the water storage amount of the water storage tank in the sterilization mode is a second water storage amount smaller than the first water storage amount.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, the hot water preferably contains water vapor.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, the circulation path includes a flow rate adjustment valve for adjusting a flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber, and the flow rate adjustment valve is provided in the anode chamber in the electrolyzed water generation mode. By limiting the flow rate of the supplied water to a first flow rate smaller than the flow rate of the water supplied to the anode chamber, the outflow of the electrolyzed water from the anode chamber is suppressed. It is desirable that the regulating valve sets the flow rate of the hot water supplied to the anode chamber to a second flow rate that is larger than the first flow rate.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, in the electrolyzed water generation mode, it is preferable that only oxygen gas generated by electrolysis in the anode chamber flows out of the anode chamber.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, it is preferable that the oxygen gas is released to the atmosphere after flowing into the water storage tank through the circulation path.

  The hydrogen water server according to the present invention preferably further includes a cooling device that cools the water stored in the water storage tank.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, the diaphragm preferably includes a solid polymer film.

  In the hydrogen water server according to the present invention, it is preferable that the water storage tank has ultraviolet irradiation means.

  According to the hydrogen water server of the present invention, it is provided with an electrolytic cell and a storage tank that are divided into a cathode chamber and an anode chamber by a diaphragm, and the hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber is stored in the storage tank. Therefore, it is possible to provide hydrogen water at any time, improving usability.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of one Embodiment of the hydrogenous water server of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the hydrogen water server of FIG. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement of each part and the flow of water in the electrolyzed water production | generation mode of the hydrogen water server of FIG. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement of each part and the flow of water in the sterilization mode of the hydrogen water server of FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of each unit and the flow of water in the sterilization mode of the hydrogen water server, following FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the operation of each unit and the flow of water in the sterilization mode of the hydrogen water server, following FIG. 5. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the modification of the hydrogenous water server of this invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of the hydrogen water server 1 of the present embodiment. The hydrogen water server 1 is a device that stores hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved so that it can be provided as needed. The hydrogen water provided by the hydrogen water server 1 can be used as drinking or cooking water.

  The hydrogen water server 1 includes a water purification cartridge 2, a water storage tank 3, and an electrolytic cell 4.

  The water purification cartridge 2 purifies the water supplied to the water storage tank 3. The water purification cartridge 2 is configured to be exchangeable by attaching to and detaching from the main body of the hydrogen water server 1. The water purification cartridge 2 is provided in the water inlet path 11 on the upstream side of the water storage tank 3. Raw water such as tap water is supplied to the water intake path 11. The water inlet path 11 has a water inlet valve 21. The water inlet valve 21 controls the amount of water flow to the hydrogen water server 1.

  The water storage tank 3 stores water supplied from the water purification cartridge 2. By appropriately controlling the opening and closing of the water inlet valve 21, the amount of water stored in the water storage tank 3 is optimized. The water stored in the water storage tank 3 is supplied to the electrolytic cell 4 and electrolyzed.

  The electrolyzer 4 generates hydrogen water by electrolyzing the water supplied from the water storage tank 3. The electrolytic cell 4 includes an electrolysis chamber 40, an anode power supply 41, a cathode power supply 42, and a diaphragm 43. The electrolysis chamber 40 is divided by a diaphragm 43 into an anode chamber 40A on the anode feeder 41 side and a cathode chamber 40B on the cathode feeder 42 side.

  As the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42, for example, a material in which a platinum plating layer is formed on the surface of a net-like metal such as an expanded metal made of titanium or the like is applied. Such a net-like anode power supply 41 and cathode power supply 42 can distribute water to the surface of the diaphragm 43 while sandwiching the diaphragm 43, and promote electrolysis in the electrolytic chamber 40. The platinum plating layer prevents the oxidation of titanium.

  For the diaphragm 43, for example, a solid polymer material made of a fluorine-based resin having a sulfonic acid group is appropriately used. On both surfaces of the diaphragm 43, plating layers made of platinum are formed. The plating layer of the diaphragm 43 is in contact with and electrically connected to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42. The diaphragm 43 allows ions generated by electrolysis to pass through. The anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42 are electrically connected via the diaphragm 43. When the diaphragm 43 made of a solid polymer material is applied, the dissolved hydrogen concentration can be increased without increasing the pH value of the hydrogen water.

  By electrolysis in the electrolysis chamber 40, oxygen gas is generated in the anode chamber 40A and hydrogen gas is generated in the cathode chamber 40B. In the present invention, hydrogen gas generated in the cathode chamber 40B is dissolved in the water in the cathode chamber 40B to generate hydrogen water. The hydrogen water generated with electrolysis is referred to as “electrolytic hydrogen water”. The hydrogen water server 1 has an “electrolyzed water generation mode” that generates hydrogen water by electrolysis as an operation mode.

  The hydrogen water server 1 of the present invention stores the hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 </ b> B in the water storage tank 3. And the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 can be provided according to a user's request. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide hydrogen water as needed according to the user's request, and the usability of the hydrogen water server 1 is improved.

  FIG. 2 shows an electrical configuration of the hydrogen water server 1. The hydrogen water server 1 includes an operation unit 5 that is operated by a user, and a control unit 6 that controls each part such as a water inlet valve 21, an anode power supply 41, and a cathode power supply 42.

  The operation unit 5 includes a switch operated by a user, a touch panel for detecting capacitance, or the like (not shown). The user can set the operation mode of the hydrogen water server 1 by operating the operation unit 5, for example. Further, the user can set the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the hydrogen water by operating the operation unit 5. When the operation unit 5 is operated by the user, the operation unit 5 outputs a corresponding electrical signal to the control unit 6.

  The control unit 6 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes various arithmetic processes, information processing, and the like, a program that controls the operation of the CPU, and a memory that stores various information. A current detection unit 44 is provided on the current supply line between the anode power supply 41 and the control unit 6. The current detection unit 44 may be provided in a current supply line between the cathode power supply body 42 and the control unit 6. The current detection unit 44 detects the electrolytic current I supplied to the anode power supply body 41 and the cathode power supply body 42 and outputs an electric signal corresponding to the value to the control unit 6.

  For example, the control unit 6 controls the DC voltage applied to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42 based on the electrical signal output from the current detection unit 44. More specifically, the control unit 6 controls the anode power supply 41 and the cathode so that the electrolytic current I detected by the current detection unit 44 becomes a desired value according to the dissolved hydrogen concentration set by the user or the like. The DC voltage applied to the power feeding body 42 is feedback controlled. For example, when the electrolysis current I is excessive, the control unit 6 decreases the voltage, and when the electrolysis current I is excessive, the control unit 6 increases the voltage. Thereby, the electrolysis current I supplied to the anode power supply body 41 and the cathode power supply body 42 is appropriately controlled.

  The controller 6 controls opening / closing of the water inlet valve 21 based on the electrical signal output from the water amount sensor 31. As shown in FIG. 1, the water amount sensor 31 is provided in the upper part of the water storage tank 3. The water amount sensor 31 has a float that floats on water. In the present embodiment, the water amount sensor 31 is provided in the upper part of the water storage tank 3, and outputs an electrical signal to that effect to the control unit 6 when the water storage amount of the water storage tank 3 is substantially full.

  The control unit 6 controls the water inlet valve 21 to be in an open state when it does not receive an input of an electrical signal indicating that the water level is in the above-described full state. Thereby, water is appropriately replenished to the water storage tank 3, and the water storage amount is appropriately maintained. In addition, let the water storage amount of the water storage tank 3 in electrolyzed water production | generation mode be the 1st water storage amount W1.

  A circulation path 12 for circulating water is provided between the water storage tank 3 and the electrolytic cell 4. A pump 22 is provided in the circulation path 12. The pump 22 drives the water in the circulation path 12 to circulate in the circulation path 12. The operation of the pump 22 is controlled by the control unit 6.

  In the electrolyzed water generation mode, the control unit 6 controls the drive voltage of the pump 22 in conjunction with the DC voltage applied to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42. As a result, while the water stored in the water storage tank 3 is circulated between the water storage tank 3 and the electrolytic cell 4, the water supplied to the electrolytic cell 4 is electrolyzed and the dissolved hydrogen stored in the water storage tank 3 is dissolved. Concentration is increased.

  The circulation path 12 includes a flow rate adjusting valve 23 that adjusts the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40A. The flow rate adjusting valve 23 is provided in the circulation path 12a on the upstream side of the anode chamber 40A. The flow rate adjusting valve 23 limits the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40A in the electrolyzed water generation mode to the first flow rate. The “first flow rate” is a flow rate smaller than the flow rate of water supplied to the cathode chamber 40B in the electrolyzed water generation mode. By restricting the flow rate of the water supplied to the anode chamber 40A by the flow rate adjusting valve 23, the flow rate of the electrolyzed water flowing out from the anode chamber 40A is suppressed. Thereby, the utilization efficiency of water is enhanced while efficiently increasing the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the water stored in the water storage tank 3.

  A cooling device 7 is connected to the water storage tank 3. The cooling device 7 cools the water storage tank 3 by cooling the refrigerant and supplying it to the outer wall of the water storage tank 3. The operation of the cooling device 7 is controlled by the control unit 6. Thereby, the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 by the cooling device 7 is cooled to a desired temperature. Accordingly, it is possible to provide cooled hydrogen water as needed according to the user's request, and the usability of the hydrogen water server 1 is improved.

  A water intake path 13 is connected to the water storage tank 3. The hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 is taken out from the water intake path 13 and can be used by the user. A water intake valve 24 is provided in the water intake path 13. When the user operates the operation unit 5, an electrical signal is output from the operation unit 5 to the control unit 6, and the control unit 6 controls the opening and closing of the intake valve 24 based on the electrical signal output from the operation unit 5. To do. Thereby, the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 is taken out from the water intake port 13a and can be used. A space in which the cup 100 or the like can be placed is formed below the water intake port 13a, and a tray 13b for collecting water spilled from the cup 100 is provided.

  When the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 is consumed, the control unit 6 opens the water inlet valve 21 based on the electrical signal output from the water amount sensor 31, and water enters the water storage tank 3 from the water inlet path 11. To be replenished. At this time, since the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 decreases, the control unit 6 circulates the water stored in the water storage tank 3 between the water storage tank 3 and the electrolytic cell 4 again, Electrolysis is performed in the electrolytic cell 4 to increase the dissolved hydrogen concentration. Thereby, the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 can be maintained high.

  In the present embodiment, the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 is periodically replaced under the management of the control unit 6. In the replacement of the hydrogen water, first, the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 is discharged, and then new water is supplied to the water storage tank 3 from the water inlet path 11.

  A drainage path 14 for discharging hydrogen water is connected to the water storage tank 3. In the present embodiment, the water storage tank 3 and the drainage path 14 are connected via a part of the circulation path 12. The water storage tank 3 and the drainage path 14 may be directly connected.

  A drain valve 25 is provided in the drain path 14. The drain valve 25 is controlled by the control unit 6 to open and close. When the drain valve 25 is opened, the hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank 3 is discharged from the drain port 14a.

  The tray part 13b is connected to the drainage path 14 via a path 13c. The water collected by the tray part 13b is discharged from the drainage path 14 via the path 13c.

  FIG. 3 shows the operation of each part of the hydrogen water server 1 and the flow of water in the electrolyzed water generation mode. In the figure, the area filled with water is indicated by thin hatching (hereinafter the same applies to FIGS. 4 to 6).

  In the electrolyzed water generation mode, the water intake valve 24 and the drain valve 25 are closed, and the water intake valve 21 is appropriately opened and closed according to the amount of water stored in the water storage tank 3. The flow rate of the water supplied to the anode chamber 40A is limited by the flow rate adjusting valve 23. When a direct current voltage is applied to the anode feeder 41 and the cathode feeder 42 in a state where the anode chamber 40A and the cathode chamber 40B are filled with water, electrolysis is started in the electrolytic cell 4, and hydrogen water is added in the cathode chamber 40B. Is generated.

  When a driving voltage is applied to the pump 22, the water in the circulation path 12 is pumped by the pump 22, and the water circulates in the circulation path 12 including the water storage tank 3 and the electrolytic cell 4, and is generated in the cathode chamber 40 </ b> B. Hydrogen water is collected in the water storage tank 3.

  At this time, since the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40A is limited by the flow rate adjusting valve 23, the oxygen gas generated by electrolysis in the anode chamber 40A is not completely dissolved in the electrolyzed water in the anode chamber 40A. In this state, it passes through the circulation path 12b on the downstream side of the anode chamber 40A and is returned to the water storage tank 3. The oxygen gas is released to the outside of the water storage tank 3 through a vent hole 32 provided in the upper part of the water storage tank 3. Since the internal space of the hydrogen water server 1 is not sealed from the outside, the oxygen gas released from the water storage tank 3 is released to the atmosphere outside the hydrogen water server 1.

  The first flow rate is set to such a level that oxygen gas is generated in the anode chamber 40A and the water reduced by the ions moving from the anode chamber 40A to the cathode chamber 40B through the diaphragm 43 is compensated for. Is desirable. In this case, only oxygen gas generated in the anode chamber 40A by electrolysis of water flows out from the anode chamber 40A. That is, since the electrolyzed water in the anode chamber 40A does not return to the water storage tank 3, the use efficiency of water is further enhanced while suppressing a decrease in the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the water stored in the water storage tank 3.

  The hydrogen water server 1 has a “sterilization mode” that sterilizes the water storage tank 3, the circulation path 12, the pump 22, the flow rate adjustment valve 23, and the electrolytic cell 4 as an operation mode. In the sterilization mode, the water in the water storage tank 3 or the circulation path 12 is heated and circulated. Thereby, propagation of bacteria etc. in each part in hydrogen water server 1 is controlled. The sterilization mode is periodically executed under the control of the control unit 6. For example, the sterilization mode is executed every day at midnight. For example, the time period for executing the sterilization mode can be appropriately set by the user operating the operation unit 5.

  The water storage tank 3 is provided with a heater (heating means) 8 for heating water in the sterilization mode. The heater 8 generates heat by Joule heat and heats the water stored in the water storage tank 3. In addition, a heater (heating means) 8A is provided between the water storage tank 3 and the pump 22 in the circulation path 12. The heater 8 </ b> A is provided in a part of the pipe constituting the circulation path 12. The heater 8A generates heat due to Joule heat and heats water in the circulation path 12. The heaters 8 and 8A are controlled by the control unit 6. Only one of the heaters 8 and 8A may be applied as the heating means.

  4 to 6 show the operation of each part of the hydrogen water server 1 in the sterilization mode and the flow of water in time series.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the sterilization mode, the drain valve 25 is first opened with the water intake valve 21 and the water intake valve 24 being closed. Thereby, the water stored in the water storage tank 3 is discharged from the drainage path 14, and the water storage amount of the water storage tank 3 decreases.

  And as FIG. 5 shows, when the water storage amount of the water storage tank 3 becomes smaller than the 1st water storage amount W1 in electrolyzed water production | generation mode, and becomes the predetermined 2nd water storage amount W2, the control part 6 is. The drain valve 25 is once closed to stop draining. The second water storage amount W2 can be detected by providing a water amount sensor (not shown) or the like on the side wall of the water storage tank 3, for example.

  Thereafter, the controller 6 heats the water stored in the water storage tank 3 and the water in the circulation path 12 by the heaters 8 and 8A. Thereby, hot water is produced | generated in the water storage tank 3, the inside of the water storage tank 3 and the circulation path 12 is sterilized with hot water, and propagation of bacteria etc. is suppressed.

  Further, the control unit 6 drives the pump 22 to circulate hot water in the circulation path 12. As a result, hot water flows into the pump 22, the flow rate adjusting valve 23 and the electrolytic cell 4, and the pump 22, the flow rate adjusting valve 23 and the electrolytic cell 4 are sterilized by the hot water, and the growth of bacteria and the like is suppressed. At the same time, the circulation path 12 is sterilized by hot water over the entire circumference, and the growth of bacteria and the like is suppressed.

  In the sterilization of the electrolytic cell 4, the control unit 6 controls the flow rate adjustment valve 23 so that the flow rate of the hot water supplied to the anode chamber 40A becomes a second flow rate larger than the first flow rate. As a result, the hot water reaches the anode chamber 40A, the upstream circulation path 12a and the downstream circulation path 12b, and the anode chamber 40A and the circulation paths 12a and 12b are sterilized by the hot water.

  The second flow rate is desirably set to be equal to the flow rate of hot water supplied to the cathode chamber 40B. Accordingly, the same amount of hot water as that of the cathode chamber 40B is supplied to the anode chamber 40A, and the anode chamber 40A and the circulation paths 12a and 12b can be sufficiently sterilized.

  In addition, in order to acquire sufficient sterilization effect in a short time, the temperature of hot water is desirably 75 ° C. or higher, for example.

  In the present embodiment, after the water storage amount in the water storage tank 3 is reduced to the second water storage amount W2, the water in the water storage tank 3 and the circulation path 12 is heated, and a small amount of hot water is circulated so as to circulate the electrolytic cell 4 and the like. Sterilize. Thereby, since the amount of water to be heated is small, the heating can be completed in a short time, and the power required for the heating can be reduced. From such a viewpoint, the ratio W2 / W1 of the second water storage amount W2 to the first water storage amount W1 is particularly preferably, for example, 1/10 or less.

  The hot water in the water storage tank 3 in the sterilization mode preferably contains water vapor S. When the water storage tank 3 is filled with the water vapor S, the water storage amount of the water storage tank 3 is reduced to the second water storage amount W2, and the upper region of the water storage tank 3 where hot water is not immersed is sterilized by the water vapor S. For example, the water amount sensor 31, the vent hole 32, the ceiling wall 33, and the like are sterilized by the water vapor S.

  When the sterilization of the water storage tank 3 and the electrolytic cell 4 is completed, the control unit 6 turns off the heaters 8 and 8A and ends the heating. And as FIG. 6 shows, the intake valve 24 and the drain valve 25 are open | released, and hot water is discharged | emitted from the water storage tank 3, the circulation path 12, and the electrolytic cell 4 grade | etc.,. At this time, the intake water path 13 and the drainage path 14 are sterilized by the hot water passing through the intake path 13 and the drainage path 14. Moreover, the hot water discharged from the water intake port 13a is collected by the tray 13b, passes through the path 13c, and reaches the drainage path 14. Thereby, the saucer part 13b and the path | route 13c are sterilized.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, an ultraviolet LED (ultraviolet irradiation means) 34 is provided on the top wall 33 of the water storage tank 3. The ultraviolet LED 34 is a light emitting diode that is controlled by the control unit 6 to emit ultraviolet rays. The inside of the water storage tank 3 is sterilized by the ultraviolet rays emitted from the ultraviolet LED 34. The ultraviolet LED 34 may be provided in the circulation path 12 or the electrolytic cell 4 in addition to the water storage tank 3. The ultraviolet LED 34 can be turned on in the electrolyzed water generation mode and the sterilization mode. During operation of the hydrogen water server 1, the ultraviolet LED 34 may be always lit.

  FIG. 7 shows a hydrogen water server 1 </ b> A that is a modification of the hydrogen water server 1. Of the modified example shown in the figure, the configuration of the hydrogen water server 1 described above can be adopted for portions not described below. In the hydrogen water server 1A, instead of the flow rate adjusting valve 23 (see FIG. 1) of the circulation path 12a upstream of the anode chamber 40A, a gas vent valve 26 and a circulation valve 27 are provided in the circulation path 12b downstream of the anode chamber 40A. It differs from the hydrogen water server 1 in that it is provided. The gas vent valve 26 and the circulation valve 27 are controlled by the control unit 6 (see FIG. 2), similarly to the water inlet valve 21, the water intake valve 24, and the drain valve 25.

  The gas vent valve 26 is provided between the anode chamber 40 </ b> A and the circulation valve 27. The gas vent valve 26 separates only the gas from the fluid in the circulation path 12 b and guides it to the exhaust path 15. In the electrolyzed water generation mode, oxygen gas generated in the anode chamber 40A by electrolysis of water is guided by the gas vent valve 26 and is released from the exhaust path 15 to the atmosphere outside the hydrogen water server 1A. The exhaust path 15 may be omitted, and the oxygen gas may be opened inside the hydrogen water server 1A.

  The circulation valve 27 controls the flow of water that passes through the circulation path 12b and returns from the anode chamber 40A to the water storage tank 3. In the electrolyzed water generation mode, the circulation valve 27 is closed, and the flow of electrolyzed water returning from the anode chamber 40A to the water storage tank 3 is prevented. Thereby, since the electrolyzed water in the anode chamber 40A does not return to the water storage tank 3, the use efficiency of water is further enhanced while suppressing the decrease in the dissolved hydrogen concentration of the water stored in the water storage tank 3.

  On the other hand, in the sterilization mode, the circulation valve 27 is opened. Thereby, hot water circulates between the water storage tank 3 and the anode chamber 40A, and the circulation paths 12a and 12b, the anode chamber 40A, the gas vent valve 26, and the circulation valve 27 are sterilized.

  As described above, the hydrogen water server 1 of the present embodiment has been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment described above, and can be implemented in various forms. That is, the hydrogen water server 1 includes at least an electrolytic cell 4 that is divided into an anode chamber 40A and a cathode chamber 40B by a diaphragm 43, and generates hydrogen water in the cathode chamber 40B by electrolyzing the supplied water. It is a hydrogen water server 1 that provides hydrogen water generated in the electrolytic cell 4, and further includes a water storage tank 3, and the hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 </ b> B may be stored in the water storage tank 3.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hydrogen water server 3 Water storage tank 4 Electrolysis tank 7 Cooling device 8 Heater (heating means)
12 Circulation route 14 Drainage route 23 Flow control valve 33 UV LED (ultraviolet irradiation means)
40A Anode chamber 40B Cathode chamber 43 Diaphragm

Claims (7)

An electrolytic cell that is divided into a cathode chamber and an anode chamber by a diaphragm and generates hydrogen water in the cathode chamber by electrolyzing the supplied water, and a water storage tank that stores the hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber Prepared,
Providing hydrogen water stored in the water storage tank;
A circulation path for circulating water between the water storage tank and the electrolyzer, a heating means for heating the water stored in the water storage tank, and a drainage path for discharging the water stored in the water storage tank. Prepared,
An electrolyzed water generation mode for generating hydrogen water by electrolysis, and a sterilization mode for sterilizing the water storage tank, the circulation path and the electrolytic cell,
In the electrolyzed water generation mode, by circulating the water stored in the water storage tank between the water storage tank and the electrolytic cell, the dissolved hydrogen concentration is increased,
In the sterilization mode, hot water heated by the heating means is caused to flow into the cathode chamber and the anode chamber through the circulation path,
The water storage amount of the water storage tank in the electrolyzed water generation mode is a first water storage amount,
The hydrogen water server according to claim 1, wherein the water storage amount of the water storage tank in the sterilization mode is a second water storage amount smaller than the first water storage amount . The hydrogen water server according to claim 1 , wherein the hot water contains water vapor . The circulation path has a flow rate adjustment valve that adjusts the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber,
In the electrolyzed water generation mode, the flow rate regulating valve limits the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber to a first flow rate that is smaller than the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber. The hydrogen water server of Claim 1 or 2 which suppresses the outflow of electrolyzed water . 4. The hydrogen water server according to claim 3, wherein in the sterilization mode, the flow rate adjustment valve sets the flow rate of the hot water supplied to the anode chamber to a second flow rate that is greater than the first flow rate . The hydrogen water server according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a cooling device that cools water stored in the water storage tank . The hydrogen water server according to claim 1, wherein the diaphragm includes a solid polymer film . The hydrogen water server according to claim 1, wherein the water storage tank has ultraviolet irradiation means .

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