JP6783462B2 - Seawater / freshwater combined water purification device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a water purification device for both seawater and freshwater.

Patent Document 1 relates to a portable water purifier, which states that "it is excellent in portability, easy to store, easy to handle, can efficiently and effectively purify water, and has a useful life. Aims to provide a long portable water purifier. " Then, in Patent Document 1, in order to achieve the above object, if two or more water treatment columns are used and a small DC power supply type water pump is used, a water purification device having sufficient water purification ability is portable. There is a statement that it has found that it can be done.

However, the use of Patent Document 1 is limited to places where fresh water exists such as lakes and rivers. Since the pump for sucking raw water is one of small DC power supply type gear pumps, reverse osmosis requiring high pressure is required. There are problems that the osmosis membrane filter cannot be used, and there is not enough space to store the water intake hose, drinking water take-out tool, drain hose, etc. in the case body.
In addition, Patent Document 2 describes a matter of installing an independent solar power generation device and a power supply device internally in a suitcase for travel so that it can be used in outdoor activities such as camping and picnics.

Utility Model Registration No. 3115191 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-54943

The main object of the present invention is to be able to obtain safe drinking water from seawater by using a reverse osmosis membrane filter while paying attention to the advantages of Patent Document 1, and to provide an intake hose and a beverage in the second space of the storage case body. It is possible to store the water take-out tool, the drain hose, etc. in the case body, and to facilitate the take-out and connection of the water take-out hose, etc., thereby improving the convenience at the time of use.

In addition, the first object of the present invention is a water purification device for both seawater and freshwater, and it is possible to freely obtain safe drinking water from seawater at any time, not only in rivers and lakes, but also in remote islands and small vessels. Is what you can do. Further, even when there is no external power source, a desired amount of drinking water can be obtained from raw water such as the sea, lake water, and rivers. Further, the water intake hose, the drinking water take-out tool, the drain hose, etc. stored in the second space of the storage case main body can be freely taken out from the storage case main body and quickly connected to the other connecting means of the storage case main body. Is. A secondary object of the present invention is to be able to charge an external power source.

The seawater / freshwater combined water purification device of the present invention is a seawater / freshwater combined water purification device that is internally installed in a portable storage body and at least has a water purification means provided in a water purification line that treats seawater. , A travel trunk type consisting of a storage case body and a lid that closes the opening of the storage case body, and the inside of the storage case body is a partition for a raised bottom provided with at least one openable inner lid. It is divided into a first space and a second space via a plate, and in the first space, at least the water purification means is configured, a power supply panel having a power storage unit, a suction / water supply pump for raw water, a prefilter, and a high pressure. A plunger pump and a reverse osmosis membrane filter are each built-in, while the second space has an intake hose and drinking water having one connecting means provided on one side wall of the storage case main body and the other connecting means for quick connection. It is characterized in that either one of the take-out tool or the drain hose is stored so that it can be taken out.

(A) The invention according to claim 1 can be freely used at any time on remote islands, small vessels, etc., while paying attention to the advantage (portability) of Patent Document 1. Further, even when there is no external power source, a desired amount of drinking water can be obtained from raw water such as the sea, lake water, and rivers. In particular, by operating a "high pressure plunger pump" in addition to the suction / water supply pump for raw water, the salt water treated by the prefilter can be passed through the reverse osmosis membrane filter. Further, as a pretreatment step, a pre-filter for removing fine suspended matter is provided, so that the life of the reverse osmosis membrane filter can be extended. Furthermore, the water intake hose, drinking water take-out tool, drain hose, etc. stored in the second space of the storage case main body can be freely taken out from the storage case main body and quickly connected to the connection means of the storage case main body. Convenience in use is improved. In addition, since the partition plate for the raised bottom is provided with at least one inner lid, the inner lid can be opened during maintenance to facilitate inspection of the power supply panel, pump, filter, and the like.
(B) In the invention according to claim 2, since all of the water intake hose, the drinking water take-out tool, and the drain hose are freely taken out and stored in the second space, the convenience of use is further improved.
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(C) The invention according to claim 3 is that the water intake hose, the drinking water take-out tool and the drain hose are connected to each connection end, and the water intake hose, the drinking water take-out tool and the drain hose are connected to each connection end. One of the female connecting means is provided respectively, while the other connecting means of the female or the male is provided on one side wall of the storage case body in a substantially parallel state together with the connection identification mark, so that the connection is incorrect. Can be avoided, and convenience at the time of use (immediate usability) can be improved.
(D) In the invention according to claim 4, an outlet for connecting to a solar panel as an external power source is provided on one side wall of the storage case main body, and the outlet and the power supply panel are naturally connected by a power supply line. It can charge an external power source as energy.
(E) In the invention according to claim 5, since the pre-filter is at least either a sand filter or an activated carbon filter, fine suspended matter in raw water can be reliably removed. As a result, clogging of the reverse osmosis membrane filter can be prevented as much as possible.

1 to 10 are explanatory views showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
Explanatory view of the state where the lid is closed and the storage case body is placed horizontally on the floor. Explanatory drawing in which a water intake hose, a drinking water take-out tool, etc. are stored in a second space with the lid open. Explanatory drawing which took out a water intake hose, a drinking water take-out tool, etc. from a second space. Explanatory drawing which connected one connecting means such as a water intake hose and a drinking water take-out tool to the other connecting means of a storage case body. Explanatory drawing which opened the 1st inner lid and the 2nd inner lid respectively. The schematic explanatory view of the water purification apparatus installed in the 1st space of a storage case main body. Schematic diagram of a water purification line taken from raw water. Schematic diagram of a drinking water take-out tool. Schematic diagram of the drainage line. Schematic diagram of the power supply line. Explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

1 to 10 are a seawater / freshwater combined water purification device X (hereinafter, referred to as “water purification device X”) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The water purification device X includes a portable and portable storage body that can be carried by human power, and a water purification treatment means 21 that is internally installed in the portable and portable storage body and is provided at least in a water purification line L that treats seawater. ..

First, FIG. 1 is a view from one side of the portable storage body 1. The portable storage body 1 is a travel trunk including a storage case main body 2 and a lid 3 for closing the opening of the storage case main body. The inside of the storage case main body 2 is divided into a first space A and a second space B via a partition plate 9 for raising the bottom.

A pair of left and right casters 4 are provided at the end portion of the back surface portion of the storage case main body 2 corresponding to the lower end portion side, while the other end portion corresponding to the upper end portion side of the back surface portion is unlocked by the locking means. A handle 5 whose length can be adjusted is provided. The portable storage body 1 may be a mountaineering rucksack (backpack) such as 60 liters or 70 liters, but it can be pulled and walked by using a handle (5, 8) like a travel trunk. A box-shaped one that can be formed is desirable. Further, a pair of fasteners 6 are provided on the edge of the storage case main body 2 and the edge of the lid 3. Further, a support protrusion 7 is provided at the other end on the opposite side to the caster 4. Further, a lid handle 8 is provided at an appropriate position on the upper surface of the lid 3. The mounting position of the casters 4 is a matter that can be arbitrarily changed in design. Further, the handle 5 includes a locking means (not shown), and the locking means includes, for example, a lock piece whose operating head protrudes from the telescopic shaft, and the telescopic so as to always urge the lock piece outward. It has an urging spring built into the shaft.

Next, FIG. 2 shows that the intake hose 11, the drinking water take-out tool 12, the drain hose 13, and the external power supply connection cord 14 are housed in the state where the lid 3 is opened.

One male or female connecting means 11a, 12a, 13a is provided at each connection end of the water intake hose 11, the drinking water take-out tool 12, and the drain hose 13, while the side wall 2a of the storage case body 2 is provided. Is provided with the other female or male connecting means 11b, 12b, 13b in a substantially parallel state together with the connection identification marks a, b, c.

In the embodiment, the intake hose 11, the drinking water take-out tool 12, and the drain hose 13 are provided with a first socket 11a, a second socket 12a, and a third socket 13a as one of the connecting means, respectively. On the other hand, on one side wall 2a of the storage case main body 2, a first plug 11b, a second plug 12b, and a third plug 13b as the other connecting means are provided in a substantially parallel state.

Next, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view in which the water intake hose 11, the drinking water take-out tool 12, the drain hose 13, and the external power supply cord 14 are taken out from the second space B. When the accessory parts such as the water intake hose 11 are taken out from the second space B, the raised bottom partition plate 9 can be seen. The raised bottom partition plate 9 is provided with at least one openable and closable inner lid. In the embodiment, a first inner lid 15 having a plurality of unnumbered switches is provided on one side (right) of the raised bottom partition plate 9 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge, and the first inner lid 15 is an operation panel. Is also used.

On the other hand, a second inner lid 16 having an explanation column 16a explaining how to use the device in sentences and drawings is provided on the other side (left including the central portion) of the raised bottom partition plate 9 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge. .. The first inner lid 15 is provided with an opening / closing operation lever 15a, while the second inner lid 16 is provided with a handle 17.

Next, FIG. 4 shows one connecting means 11a, 12a, 13a of the water intake hose 11, the drinking water take-out tool 12, etc. as the mark of the connection identification marks a, b, 13a, and the other connecting means of the storage case main body 2. It is explanatory drawing connected to 11b, 12b, 13b.

Next, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view in which the first inner lid 15 and the second inner lid 16 are opened, respectively. The first inner lid 15 corresponds to the inner lid for the power supply panel, while the second inner lid 16 corresponds to the inner lid for the drive source. That is, when the first inner lid 15 is opened, the power supply panel having the power storage unit, the control unit, the wiring, and the like can be seen. On the other hand, when the second inner lid 16 is opened, a high-pressure plunger pump, a reverse osmosis membrane filter, piping, and the like can be seen. Therefore, FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory view of the water purification device 21 installed in the first space A of the storage case main body 2.

In FIG. 6, 18 is a water intake filter detachably attached to the tip end (one end) of the water intake hose 11, and 19 is a foot valve connected to the water intake filter. At the time of water intake, the water intake filter 18 and the foot valve 19 are appropriately thrown into the raw water W of the sea, lake water, river, etc. One connecting means 11a of the water intake hose 11 is detachably connected to the other connecting end 11b of the storage case main body 2 as described above. In this way, the raw water W is guided to the water purification line L internally provided in the storage case main body 2 via the intake hose 11. The connection between the drinking water take-out tool 12 and the drain hose 13 is the same as that of the water intake hose 11.

The water purification treatment means 21 connected by a connecting tube or pipe is controlled by at least a power supply panel 43 having a power storage unit 42, a control unit 44 including an operation panel (first inner lid) 15, and the control unit 44. The DC power supply from the power supply panel 43 is used as the starting power source, and the suction / water supply pump 22 for raw water arranged on the upstream side of the water purification line L and the first suction / water supply pump 22. A pre-filter 23 that allows the next pressurized water to pass through and removes fine suspended matter contained in the primary pressurized water, and the DC power supply as a starting power source, and fine suspended matter treated by the pre-filter. A high-pressure plunger pump 25 that applies a higher pressure to the removed water and a reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 that removes salt contained in the secondary pressurized water from the high-pressure plunger pump 25 are provided.

At least the power supply panel 43, the suction / water supply pump 22 for raw water, the pre-filter 23, the high-pressure plunger pump 25 with the DC motor 26, and the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 are built in the first space A of the storage case main body 2. Has been done. The pre-filter 23 is at least either a sand filter or an activated carbon filter. A sterilization filter 24 is interposed between the pre-filter 23 and the high-pressure plunger pump 25. Further, a mineral adding means 28 is arranged on the downstream side of the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27.

Here, the pump and the filter arranged in the water purification line L will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Reference numeral 22 is a suction / water pump that is arranged on the upstream side of the water purification line L and uses a DC power source from the power supply panel 43 as a starting power source. The suction / water supply pump 22 guides the seawater W as raw water to the pre-filter 23, which is the first filter, via the intake hose 11, and is not a pump for the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27. Since it is impossible or insufficient to pass the water to be treated through the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 by the suction / water supply pump 22 alone, a high-pressure plunger pump 25 with a DC motor 26 is used in the embodiment.

Next, reference numeral 23 is a prefilter that allows the primary pressurized water from the suction / water supply pump 22 to pass through and removes fine suspended matter contained in the primary pressurized water, and is downstream of the prefilter 23. A sterilization filter 24 is provided on the side. Next, reference numeral 25 is provided on the downstream side of the sterilization filter 24, uses the DC power source as a starting power source, and is a fine suspended matter treated by the pre-filter 23 and sterilized by the sterilization filter 24. This is a high-pressure plunger pump with a DC motor 26 that applies a higher pressure to the removed water.

Next, reference numeral 27 is a single or a plurality of reverse osmosis membrane filters for removing salt contained in the secondary pressurized water from the high pressure plunger pump 25, and mineral addition means on the downstream side of the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27. 28 is provided. The drinking water take-out tool 12 described above is connected to the mineral adding means 28 via a water purification tube 20 having one connecting means 12a.

By the way, the suction / water supply pump 22 is preferably a small DC power supply type suction / water supply pump, and is any one selected from, for example, a gear pump, a diaphragm pump, and a magnet pump. In order to effectively suck and pressurize the raw water W and pass it through the pre-filter 23 and the sterilization filter 24, the suction / water supply pump 22 is preferably a small DC power supply type gear pump.

Further, the pre-filter 23 contains the raw water W taken from the intake hose 11 in seawater via a solid / liquid separating means such as an exchangeable sand filter, an activated carbon filter, a liquid cyclone, and a coagulant mixing tank. One type or one selected from, for example, a sand filter, an activated carbon filter, a precision filtration filter, an ultrafiltration filter, an ion exchange resin, etc., in order to effectively purify water. It is preferable that there are two or more types.

In addition, the microfiltration filter is mainly used for removing suspended solid components, the activated carbon filter is mainly used for adsorbing and removing harmful components, and the ultrafiltration filter is mainly used. In addition, it is used to remove suspended solid components smaller in size than the above-mentioned microfiltration filter, and further, ion exchange resins are mainly used to remove ion components in raw water (softening).

By adopting a replaceable pre-filter 23, deterioration (clogging) of the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 arranged downstream of the high-pressure plunger pump 25 can be prevented, for example, about 4 to 5 years. The reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 can be used for a period of time (prolonged life).

In addition, as the disinfectant filter 24, what is called a germicidal lamp or a UV lamp is adopted. Further, as is well known, the high pressure plunger pump 25 is pumped by the reciprocating motion of the plunger inside the cylinder, and is roughly classified into an "achiral type" and a "radial type". As the high-pressure plunger pump 25 of the embodiment, a lightweight, simple structure, and inexpensive one is appropriately adopted. In this case, although not particularly shown, in order to avoid overheating, vibration, and the like of the high-pressure plunger pump 25, it is preferable that the control unit 44 controls the opening and closing of the well-known minimum flow valve during the operation of the high-pressure plunger pump 25.

Further, the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 preferably connects two or three. Further, although not particularly shown, the mineral adding means 28 is a mineral water generation tank that takes in the filtered water to be treated that has passed through the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 and generates the water to be treated into mineral water. The mineral water generation tank of the embodiment includes at least reef-building coral. This is preferably selected from reef-building coral, bakuhan stone, activated carbon, spherical titanium, stones, tourmaline ore, etc., which are provided between a plurality of net-like partition plates in a horizontally long box shape. It is composed of multiple types of inorganic substances.

Next, FIG. 8 is a schematic explanatory view of the drinking water take-out tool 12. In the embodiment, the faucet (faucet) 10 is provided. Next, FIG. 9 is a schematic explanatory view of the drainage line L1. As described above, the drainage line L1 discharges the drain hose 13 having one connecting means 13a, the other connecting means 13b of the storage case main body 2, and the reverse osmosis membrane filter 27 connected to the connecting means 13b via a pipe. It is composed of outlets, and a gauge 31 for displaying pressure, a safety valve 32, and the like are provided at appropriate locations on the drainage line L1.

Next, FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory view of the power supply line L2. The power supply line L2 is composed of an outlet 41 provided on one side wall 2a of the storage case main body 2, a power supply panel 43 having a power storage unit 42, and a control unit 44 including an operation panel (first inner lid) 15. The outlet 41 can be connected to a single or a plurality of external power supplies 40 via the external power supply cord 14 described above. Further, the electric power stored in the power supply panel 43 having the power storage unit 42 is supplied to the suction / water supply pump 22 and the DC motor 26 of the high-pressure plunger pump 25, respectively, as described above.

In addition, the suction / water supply pump 22 is controlled by the control unit 44, and the DC power source from the power supply panel 43 is used as the starting power source. Therefore, the high-voltage plunger pump 25 is also controlled by the control unit 44, and the DC power supply from the power supply panel 43 is used as the starting power source.

By the way, the power supply panel 43 is provided with a small DC power supply battery, and the water purification device X can be started even when there is no power supply from the outside. Further, since it is a small DC power supply battery, it is possible to receive an external power supply (DC power supply) 40 from a cigar socket of an automobile by using an automobile power supply connection cable (not shown).

If an AC-DC conversion adapter for connecting a 100V AC power supply, a power switch for switching to a small DC power supply battery, or the like is provided, the external power supply (DC power supply) 40 can be supplied in various modes.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of the other embodiments, the same parts as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same or the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a schematic explanatory view (adding an external power supply) similar to FIG. In this second embodiment, a portable solar panel 40A is added as a so-called option set.

That is, the solar panel 40A as an external power source is a sheet-shaped portable object, and the sheet-shaped portable object 40A may be in the form of folding a strip-shaped body, but in the embodiment, it can be wound up in a roll shape. it can. Therefore, as described above, the one side wall 2a of the storage case main body 2 is provided with an outlet 41 for connecting to the solar panel as an external power source, and the outlet 41 and the power supply panel 43 are connected by the power supply line L2. ..

The present invention can be freely used in the sea, mountains, lakes, etc. as a water purification device for both seawater and freshwater.

X ... Seawater / freshwater water purification device (water purification device),
W ... Raw water,
1 ... Portable storage body,
2 ... Storage case body,
A ... First space,
B ... Second space,
a, b, c ... identification mark,
3 ... lid,
L ... Water purification line,
L1 ... Drainage line,
L2 ... Power line,
9 ... Partition plate for raising the bottom,
11 ... Intake hose,
12 ... Drinking water take-out tool,
13 ... Drain hose,
11a, 12a, 13a ... One connection means,
11b, 12b, 13b ... The other connecting means,
14 ... External power cord,
15 ... 1st inner lid ,
16 ... 2nd inner lid ,
17 ... Holding means,
21 ... Water purification means,
22 ... Suction / water pump,
23 ... Pre-filter,
24 ... Sterilization filter,
25 ... High pressure plunger pump,
27 ... Reverse osmosis membrane filter,
28 ... Mineral addition means,
42 ... Power storage unit,
43 ... Power panel,
44 ... Control unit.

Claims (5)

It is a water purification device for both seawater and freshwater that is installed inside a portable storage body and has at least a water purification line that treats seawater.
The portable storage body is a travel trunk type including a storage case body and a lid that closes the opening of the storage case body, and the inside of the storage case body is provided with at least one openable and closable inner lid. It is divided into a first space and a second space via a partition plate for a raised bottom, and in the first space, at least the water purification treatment means is configured, a power supply panel having a power storage unit, and suction / water supply for raw water. A pump, a pre-filter, a high-pressure plunger pump, and a reverse osmosis membrane filter are each built-in, while in the second space, one connecting means provided on one side wall of the storage case main body and the other connecting means for quickly connecting are provided. A seawater / freshwater water purification device in which any one of the water intake hose, drinking water take-out tool, and drainage hose is freely stored. The seawater / freshwater water purification device according to claim 1, wherein all of the intake hose, the drinking water take-out tool, and the drain hose are freely taken out and stored in the second space. In claim 2, one of male or female connecting means is provided at each connection end of the water intake hose, the drinking water take-out tool, and the drain hose, while a female is provided on one side wall of the storage case body. Alternatively, a seawater / freshwater water purification device characterized in that the other connecting means of the male is provided in a substantially parallel state together with a connection identification sign. The seawater according to claim 1, wherein an outlet for connecting to a solar panel as an external power source is provided on one side wall of the storage case main body, and the outlet and the power supply panel are connected by a power supply line. -Freshwater combined water purification device. The seawater / freshwater water purification device according to claim 1, wherein the pre-filter is at least one of a sand filter and an activated carbon filter.

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