JP7403212B2 - System, container for transporting alkaline ionized water - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system using alkaline ionized water.

Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for a washing system for washing clothes and the like.
Furthermore, when washing clothes at home or in a laundromat equipped with multiple washing machines, the clothes are washed in water using detergent. At this time, skin irritation and allergic reactions caused by the surfactants used in synthetic detergents have become a problem.
There are also concerns about the impact on the environment and pollution. For this reason, Patent Document 1 discloses a washing device that reduces environmental pollution and pollution problems by using alkaline ion water and acid ion water produced by electrolyzing saline water so that only a small amount of detergent is used. ing.
Further, in Patent Document 3, the same inventor as the present application discloses a coin laundry system in which an alkaline ion water generator is provided in each coin laundry facility.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-77465 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-144793 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-181765

However, the method described in Patent Document 1 has disadvantages, such as that the generated alkaline ionized water can only be used on the spot.

One example of the object of the present invention is to provide a more convenient alkali ion system.

A system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an alkaline ion water generation medium supply unit, an alkaline ion water generation medium that generates only alkaline ion water by mixing the alkaline ion water generation medium with domestic water and applying voltage. and an injection section for injecting the alkaline ionized water generated in the alkaline ionized water generation section into a sealed and portable alkaline ionized water transport container.

Preferably, the control unit includes a control unit, and the control unit controls the amount of alkaline ionized water produced by the alkaline ionized water generating unit according to the amount of alkaline ionized water stored in the alkaline ionized water storage unit. do.

Preferably, the control unit controls the amount of alkaline ionized water produced based on information related to the amount of alkaline ionized water used.

A system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a sealed and portable alkaline ion water transport container, and a mixing section that mixes the water in the alkaline ion water transport container and domestic water, the mixing section mixes alkaline ionized water and domestic water at a predetermined ratio.

Preferably, the mixing section mixes the alkaline ionized water into the flowing domestic water at a predetermined ratio.

Preferably, the mixing ratio of alkaline ionized water and domestic water is 100 times or more for one part of alkaline ionized water.

The container for transporting alkaline ionized water of the present invention is preferably configured such that alkaline ionized water containing less metal ions than OH- ions and having a pH of 12.5 or more can be sealed and transported.

The present invention has made it possible to provide a more convenient alkali ion system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an alkaline ionized water generation system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a control flow (a part that generates alkaline ionized water) in a control unit. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a control flow in the control section (a part injecting alkaline ionized water into an alkaline ionized water transport container). It is an explanatory view of a modification. , is an explanatory diagram of a usage pattern in a laundromat as an example of a method of using alkaline ionized water. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a system for supplying alkaline ionized water in a household washing machine. 3 is another embodiment of a system for supplying alkaline ionized water to a washing machine. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an example of an attachment device (mixing unit 51) that enables washing with alkaline ionized water in a washing machine. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a case where alkaline ionized water is used for purposes other than washing.

<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an alkaline ion water generation system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The alkaline ion water generation system 1 includes an alkaline ion water generation section 10, an alkaline ion water generation medium supply section 20 that supplies an alkaline ion water generation medium 21 to the alkaline ion water generation section 10, and an alkaline ion water generation section. It has an alkaline ion water storage section 30 for storing alkaline ion water, and an alkaline ion water transport container 101.

Water is supplied to the alkaline ion water generating section 10 through a water pipe 61.
Here, water refers to water that can be supplied at the lowest cost in the alkaline ion water generation system 1, such as tap water or well water.
An alkaline ionized water generation medium 21 is also supplied to the alkaline ionized water generation section 10 from an alkaline ionized water generation medium supply section 20 .
For this reason, the alkaline ion water generation medium supply section 20 includes a plurality of alkaline ion water generation media 21. The alkaline ionized water generating medium 21 reacts with water and changes it into alkaline ionized water having a pH of 12.5 or higher, for example.

This pH of 12.5 is a level of alkalinity that is extremely difficult to achieve in a system that produces acidic ionized water and alkaline ionized water by, for example, ordinary electrolysis.
Furthermore, the alkaline ionized water of this embodiment contains only OH− ions.
In contrast, many commonly available alkaline ion water generation systems contain not only OH− ions but also, for example, metal ions.
This may also be due to an allergy caused by metal ions.
In other words, a method in which a tablet that makes water alkaline is placed (dissolved) in water cannot be used in this embodiment.
Here, in FIG. 1, the alkaline ion water generating medium 21 is shown as solid, but it may be liquid.

In this embodiment, alkaline ionized water refers to water that contains only OH- ions and does not contain metal ions except for unavoidable ones.
Furthermore, alkaline ionized water in this embodiment refers to water with a smaller amount of metal ions than OH- ions. An illustrative example is one in which the number of OH- ions and metal ions is 10 or more, and the number of OH- ions is large.

Specifically, a method for producing such alkaline ionized water is to produce alkaline ionized water using, for example, the method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-275841, which is an already disclosed technique.
However, this method requires a relatively long time to generate alkaline ionized water, and unless the alkaline ionized water is generated and stored in advance, the alkaline ionized water cannot be used immediately. There is a problem.
Therefore, in Patent Document 3, an alkaline ion water transport container 101 is provided.
However, this alkaline ion water generating unit 10 has a problem in that it is relatively expensive, and when this system is introduced in a plurality of facilities, there is a problem in that the introduction cost increases.

Moreover, if it is a collective facility such as a laundromat that has many washing devices as described in Patent Document 3, it is worth considering introducing such a system.
However, the applicant came up with the idea that alkaline ionized water should be supplied to each household in the future.
Furthermore, even when using large amounts of alkaline ionized water, it is still efficient and practical to centrally produce and supply large amounts of water in a factory or other location. I got the idea.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the alkaline ionized water is generated by the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 at a factory such as the headquarters, rather than for each facility, and the alkaline ionized water is delivered to each facility using a distribution network such as a courier service. We solved this problem by providing water.
Note that this mechanism was made possible because, in Patent Document 3, it was believed that it was necessary to use alkaline ionized water while keeping the alkaline concentration relatively high, but as a result of various experiments, the conventional idea was changed. This was made possible by the discovery that a similar cleaning effect was observed even at a much lower alkaline concentration than previously known.
In other words, when using a relatively high alkaline concentration as in the past, if alkaline ionized water is transported, it would be necessary to transport an extremely large amount of alkaline ionized water, which would be impractical, and each facility It was supposed to produce alkaline ionized water.
However, if the alkaline concentration does not need to be low, it is possible to dilute it hundreds of times in each facility and use it. The method of this embodiment (the present invention) was made possible by the discovery that it is sufficient to transport a slightly higher concentration of alkaline ionized water than to provide a.

A method for concentrating and continuously producing a large amount of alkaline ionized water will be described below with reference to FIG.
As described above, the alkaline ionized water generated in the alkaline ionized water generation section 10 is generated over time.
Therefore, the generated alkaline ionized water is sequentially stored in the alkaline ionized water transport container 101.
Alkaline ionized water is supplied from the alkaline ionized water storage section 30 to the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 through a second pipe 52 .
. The second pipe 52 is provided with a regulating valve 40 . The regulating valve 40 adjusts the amount of alkaline ionized water from the alkaline ionized water storage section 30 to the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 .
This regulating valve 40 corresponds to an injection part.
In this embodiment, the alkaline ion water is formed to flow based on gravity, but it goes without saying that a pump or the like may be used.
Further, it is more preferable that the alkaline ion water transport container 101 is a sealed and portable storage container.

In order to continuously generate alkaline ion water, as shown in FIG. 1, the alkaline ion water generation system 1 includes a control unit 90, a first water level sensor S2, a second water level sensor S3, a first water quality sensor S5, and a second water quality sensor S6, a flow rate sensor S1, and a weight sensor S4 are provided.
However, not all of these are necessarily necessary. Further, it can be replaced by other sensors or the like.

The control unit 90 comprehensively controls the alkaline ion water generation system 1.
The first water level sensor S2 measures the water level of the alkaline ionized water storage section 30.
The control unit 90 controls the alkaline ion water generation medium supply unit 20 based on information from the second water quality sensor S6 and the like.
Specifically, when the concentration of the alkaline ion water generating medium 21 in the alkaline ion water generating section 10 becomes low, the alkaline ion water generating medium 21 is supplied from a new alkaline ion water generating medium supplying section 20 .
The control unit 90 controls the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 based on information from the first water level sensor S2 and the first water quality sensor S5, as well as consumption information and production command D1.
Specifically, based on the first water level sensor S2, the amount of alkaline ionized water produced in the alkaline ionized water generating section 10 is increased or decreased (or stopped in some cases).
Furthermore, the pH concentration of alkaline ion water in the alkaline ion water generation section 10 is adjusted based on the first water quality sensor S5.
The consumption information/production command D1 is information such as consumption/demand for alkaline ionized water and information from a computer that manages production.
The control unit 90 controls the production amount (in some cases, pH concentration) of alkaline ion water in the alkaline ion water generation unit 10 based on the consumption information/production command D1.

Here, an example of information related to the amount of alkaline ionized water used is this consumption information/production command D1.
The consumption information/production command D1 may be the consumption amount of alkaline ionized water in each consumption area where alkaline ionized water is consumed.
Further, the consumption information/production command D1 may be an order for an alkaline ionized water transport container.
Furthermore, various information that causes an increase or decrease in the production amount of alkaline ionized water can be information related to the amount of alkaline ionized water used.

Further, the control unit 90 controls injection of alkaline ion water into the alkaline ion water transport container 101.
The control unit 90 controls the regulating valve 40 based on information from the weight sensor S4, the flow rate sensor S1, and the second water level sensor S3 (any one is possible, or other methods can be selected). do.
Note that the weight sensor S4 can also function as a sensor for determining whether the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 is set at a predetermined position, and what its capacity is. Of course, it is also possible to detect whether the alkaline ion water transport container 101 is set at a predetermined position by various types of image processing from a camera.
Naturally, if a camera is used, it is also possible to use this camera to control the amount of alkaline ion water flowing into the alkaline ion water transport container 101.

The alkaline ionized water transport container 101 filled with alkaline ionized water is delivered to each facility through a distribution network.

The top (mouth) of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 may be provided with a mechanism for preventing backflow of contents, that is, a backflow prevention valve. As a result, even when the tank filled with contents is loaded onto a transport truck using a belt conveyor or the like, smooth loading is possible without unnecessary manual work.
Note that a structure in which the mouth of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 is covered with a screw-on cap or the like may be more suitable in some cases.
In addition, since it contains a strong alkali, as will be described later, we believe that it would be extremely effective to create a mechanism in which it is destroyed when attached to a predetermined device and cannot be removed by simply turning it by the user.

Note that the alkaline ion water generation medium supply section 20 may have a timer and automatically supply the alkaline ion water generation medium 21 to the alkaline ion water generation section 10 according to the timer.
Further, the alkaline ion water generation medium supply section 20 is configured to supply the alkaline ion water generation medium 21 to the alkaline ion water generation section 10 according to the amount of alkaline ion water stored in the alkaline ion water storage section 30. Good too.
In this case, a detection means for detecting the amount of alkaline ion water stored is provided in the alkaline ion water storage section 30, and the detected information is sent to the alkaline ion water generation medium supply section 20.

In addition, when using the above-mentioned technique, the alkaline ionized water generating medium 21 can be an electrolytic auxiliary agent formed into a solid shape made of potassium carbonate. When potassium carbonate is used, it is possible to generate about 15 liters of alkaline ionized water with a pH of 12.5 per hour. It is also possible to adjust the amount of potassium carbonate supplied to the alkaline ionized water generation section 10 depending on the amount stored in the alkaline ionized water storage section 30.
This technology allows the production of special alkaline ionized water as described below.
Alkaline ionized water refers to water that contains only OH- ions and does not contain metal ions except for unavoidable ones.
Furthermore, alkaline ionized water in this embodiment refers to water with a smaller amount of metal ions than OH- ions. An illustrative example is one in which the number of OH- ions and metal ions is 10 or more, and the number of OH- ions is large.

Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the alkaline ion water generating medium 21 is formed into a solid shape, but in a modified example, it may be in a powder form.
Furthermore, in a modification, the amount of potassium carbonate supplied to the alkaline ionized water generating section 10 may be adjusted depending on the amount of alkaline ionized water that is desired to be generated or stored.
In a modified example, a system may be provided in which the alkaline ionized water transport containers 101 are automatically supplied one after another to fill the alkaline ionized water.

The present embodiment does not focus on supplying alkaline ionized water to laundromats like the prior art, but instead focuses on supplying strongly alkaline ionized water to a wider area.
However, of course, it is also possible to supply it to a coin laundry system (see Figure 5).
Therefore, the case of a coin laundry will also be explained here.
It has a coin laundry system, a headquarters that manages a plurality of coin laundry facilities, and each coin laundry facility 2 (see also FIG. 5).
Here, the coin laundry facility is ultimately assumed to be a plurality of facilities, but it may be one facility.
Coin laundry facility 2 currently uses coins for washing, but in the future it will be possible to pay by electronic method. Such a facility is also referred to as a coin laundry in this embodiment.
In addition, within the premises of this coin laundry facility 2, water, alkaline ionized water, information, etc. can be sent without using public (meaning that it can be used by unspecified third parties) facilities and equipment. or receive (in the case of information, send and receive).

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the control flow (the part that generates alkaline ionized water) in the control unit 90.

In step S01, the water level of the first water level sensor S2 is detected.
Specifically, the amount of alkaline ionized water stored in the alkaline ionized water storage section 30 is detected.

In step S03, a determination is made based on the water level of the first water level sensor S2.
If the amount of alkaline ion water is equal to or greater than the MAX amount stored in the alkaline ion water storage section 30, the process moves to step S05.
On the other hand, if the amount of alkaline ion water is not equal to or greater than the MAX amount stored in the alkaline ion water storage section 30, the process moves to step S07.

In step S05, since the amount of alkaline ionized water stored is large, the control unit 90 issues various instructions to the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 and the alkaline ionized water generation medium supply unit 20 to suppress the generation of alkaline ionized water. .
For example, the power (voltage, current, or both) supplied by the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 is reduced. Furthermore, the power is cut off.
In accordance with this, the supply of the alkaline ionized water generating medium supply unit 20 and the supply of tap water are stopped.
In particular, the alkaline ionized water generation system of this embodiment can be stopped because the generation of alkaline ionized water stops once the power supply is stopped, and restarting does not require an extremely large amount of time or effort. I have also discovered that this is a big advantage.

In step S07, a determination is made based on the water level of the first water level sensor S2.
If the amount of alkaline ion water is less than or equal to the MIN storage (minimum water amount) of the alkaline ion water storage section 30, the process moves to step S09.
On the other hand, if the amount of alkaline ion water is not less than the MIN amount of the alkaline ion water storage section 30, the process moves to step S11.

In step S09, since the amount of alkaline ionized water stored is small, the control unit 90 issues various instructions to the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 and the alkaline ionized water generation medium supply unit 20 to increase the generation of alkaline ionized water. .
For example, the power (voltage, current, or both) supplied by the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 is increased.
In accordance with this, the supply of the alkaline ionized water generating medium supply unit 20 and the supply of tap water are increased.

In step S11, the consumption information/production command D1 etc. shown in FIG. 1 are received.
For example, the consumption information may include the rate at which alkaline ionized water is used in each consumption area. It also receives production command values from the headquarters.

In step S11, the consumption information/production command D1 etc. shown in FIG. 1 are received.
For example, the consumption information may include the rate at which alkaline ionized water is used in each consumption area. It also receives production command values from the headquarters.

In step S13, the amount of alkaline ionized water to be generated by the alkaline ionized water generating section 10 is determined (corrected) based on each command received in step S11.

In step S15, an operation command is issued to the alkaline ionized water generating section 10 and the like based on the amount determined in step S13.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the control flow in the control unit 90 (the part for injecting alkaline ionized water into the alkaline ionized water transport container 101).

In step S21, the water level of the first water level sensor S2 is detected.
Specifically, the amount of alkaline ionized water stored in the alkaline ionized water storage section 30 is detected.

In step S23, it is detected whether the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 is set at a predetermined position.
If the alkaline ion water transport container 101 is in the predetermined position, the process moves to step S25.
On the other hand, if the alkaline ion water transport container 101 is not in the predetermined position, alkaline ion water cannot be injected into the alkaline ion water transport container 101, and the process returns to step S21.

In step S25, a determination is made based on the water level of the first water level sensor S2.
If the amount of alkaline ionized water is within the appropriate amount range, the process moves to step S25.
On the other hand, if the amount of alkaline ionized water is outside the appropriate amount range, alkaline ionized water cannot be injected into the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 unless it is equal to or greater than the MAX amount stored in the alkaline ionized water storage section 30. , return to step S21.

In step S27, the regulating valve 40 is opened.
In step S29, the amount of alkaline ionized water injected into the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 is detected. For this detection, each method described in connection with FIG. 1 can be selected.

In step S31, it is determined whether the amount of alkaline ionized water in the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 has reached a specified value.
If the specified value has been reached, the process moves to step S33.
On the other hand, if the specified value has not been reached, step S31 is repeated until the specified value is reached.

In step S33, the regulating valve 40 is closed.
Then, in step S25,
Open.
In step S35, various displays etc. are displayed to the effect that the injection has been completed into the alkaline ionized water transport container 101. As a result, the operation moves on to loading the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 or pouring into a new alkaline ionized water transporting container 101.

<Modified example>
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a modification.

This modification is the same as the first embodiment described above except that the alkaline ionized water storage section 30 is not provided.
When producing a relatively large amount continuously, it is often more appropriate to directly inject the entire amount of alkaline ionized water that has been produced without the alkaline ionized water storage section 30 into the alkaline ionized water transport container 101.

The above has described the production process of alkaline ionized water and the manufacturing process of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 containing the alkaline ionized water.
Below, a system (method) for utilizing alkaline ionized water (utilizing the manufacturing process of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 containing alkaline ionized water) (hereinafter simply referred to as "alkaline ionized water utilization method") will be described.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a usage pattern in a laundromat as an example of a method of using alkaline ionized water.

More specifically, it is an explanatory diagram of two parts of a laundromat facility that uses alkaline ionized water of the laundromat system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
In other words, this is an explanatory diagram of a portion of FIG. 1 where clothes are washed using alkaline ionized water filled in the alkaline ionized water transport container 101.

The coin laundry facility 2 in FIG. 5 includes four cleaning tanks 110: a first cleaning tank 110a, a second cleaning tank 110b, a third cleaning tank 110c, and a fourth cleaning tank 110d.
Although not shown, it goes without saying that the coin laundry facility 2 has facilities, equipment, and stores that other coin laundry facilities normally have, but since these are not an essential part of this embodiment, their explanation will be omitted.

Furthermore, the number of alkaline ionized water reservoirs 131 is smaller (one) than the number of cleaning tanks 110 (four).
The second pipe 104 supplies alkaline ionized water from this alkaline ionized water storage section 131 to each cleaning tank 110 .
Specifically, water is supplied from the first alkaline water opening 114a to the first cleaning tank 110a, water is supplied from the second alkaline water opening 114b to the second cleaning tank 110b, and water is supplied from the third alkaline water opening 114b to the second cleaning tank 110b. Water is supplied from the opening 114c to the third cleaning tank 110c, and water is supplied from the fourth alkaline water opening 114d to the fourth cleaning tank 110d.
Moreover, the alkaline ionized water supplied to the first cleaning tank 110a is adjusted by the first alkaline water regulating valve 112a.
Similarly, the second alkaline water regulating valve 112b controls the supply to the second washing tank 110b, the third alkaline water regulating valve 112c controls the supply to the third washing tank 110c, and the fourth alkaline water regulating valve 112d controls the supply to the third washing tank 110c. The supply to the fourth cleaning tank 110d is adjusted.

The third pipe 53 is a pipe for water used in normal washing that does not contain alkaline ions, such as tap water, to the four cleaning tanks 110, and is connected from the first water opening 113a to the first washing tank 110a. Water is provided.
Similarly, water is supplied from the second water opening 113b to the second cleaning tank 110b, water is supplied from the third water opening 113c to the third cleaning tank 110c, and water is supplied from the fourth water opening 113d to the second cleaning tank 110b. Water is supplied to the fourth cleaning tank 110d.
Moreover, the water supplied to the first cleaning tank 110a is adjusted by the first water regulating valve 111a.
Similarly, the second water regulating valve 111b supplies water to the second cleaning tank 110b, the third water regulating valve 111c supplies water to the third cleaning tank 110c, and the fourth water regulating valve 111d supplies water to the fourth cleaning tank 110b. The supply to tank 110d is regulated.

The alkaline ionized water storage section 131 is replenished by pumping up the alkaline ionized water in the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 via the fourth pipe 55 .
More specifically, alkaline ionized water is supplied to the alkaline ionized water storage section 131 by draining the alkaline ionized water sucked by the pump 54 from the water supply port 55a through the drainage groove 55b.

A sensor 132 for detecting the water level is arranged in the alkaline ion water storage section 131.
For example, by using a pressure gauge as the sensor 132, it is possible to know the water level in detail.
Of course, a method other than a pressure gauge may be used.
Although not preferred, it is also possible to provide one or more sensors capable of detecting when the water level is below or above a predetermined amount.
Further, it is preferable that this sensor 132 is capable of detecting a dangerous amount of water that is expected to cause the laundromat to be unable to operate due to a shortage of alkaline ionized water.
This sensor 132 may have this function, or a dedicated sensor for this function may be provided.

Alkaline ionized water is supplied via the second pipe 104, but in this case, it is preferable to supply the alkaline ionized water to each cleaning tank 110 by gravity without using a pump or the like. Of course, this does not mean to exclude the use of a pump.
Moreover, if possible, it is more appropriate for the third pipe 53 to be directly connected to the water main and supply water to each cleaning tank 110 using the pressure of the water main.

Further, in the present invention, cleaning is performed using alkaline ionized water suitable for cleaning.
Furthermore, it is preferable to wash with alkaline ionized water that also has a sterilizing and sterilizing effect. Since stains on clothes and the like are acidic, the more alkaline the water used when washing, the more stains can be removed. Relatively strong alkaline ionized water can decompose and clean oil stains and cigarette tar.

Since alkaline ionized water does not contain synthetic surfactants, it does not foam and can be rinsed at the same time as cleaning.
This leads to significant water savings and cost reductions. In addition, since no detergent is used, there is no color or odor, and the sterilization effect of alkaline ionized water removes bacteria, leading to a deodorizing effect.

In the above example, a plurality of cleaning tanks 110 were operated in the alkaline ionized water storage section 131. However, it is also possible to accommodate this by arranging one alkaline ion water transport container 101 in each cleaning tank 110.
This method has the advantage of eliminating the need for piping and reducing costs.

In this case, a device for monitoring the remaining amount of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 and a system for notifying people in the facility and/or the headquarters are required.
This notification system is particularly important when a coin laundry is installed alongside a commercial facility such as a convenience store or other facility.
For example, the remaining amount of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 can be monitored through a weight sensor, a liquid level sensor, and a monitoring device that uses camera image analysis.
It is very important to notify the results of the monitoring device by lighting (flashing) a light, notifying a mobile terminal, registering at a store, or other notification means. (We are also considering patenting this part.)

In the above system, we had in mind a system that consumes alkaline ionized water on a certain scale, but in the future, alkaline ionized water can also be used for laundry in each household.
Furthermore, it can be used for washing tableware or food, washing hands, washing machines, and as a substitute for disinfecting chemicals.
Such embodiments will be described below.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a system for supplying alkaline ionized water in a household washing machine 200.

In the domestic washing machine 200, clothes and the like are usually washed by adding various detergents to tap water.
However, a container 101 for transporting alkaline ionized water divided into portions as in this embodiment has been invented.
If there is such a subdivided alkaline ion water transport container 101, washing with alkaline ion water becomes possible even at home.

This is possible by mixing alkaline ionized water with the washing water supplied to the washing chamber 203 of the washing machine 200, as shown in FIG.
The washing machine second control valve 202 that controls the flow of alkaline ionized water from the alkaline ionized water conveying container 101 is sufficient. Note that water such as tap water is controlled by a washing machine first control valve 201.
Here, the washing machine second control valve 202 is opened while tap water or the like is being supplied when the washing machine is in the washing mode, and supplies alkaline ionized water. On the other hand, if tap water or the like is similarly supplied during the rinse mode, the valve will not open.
However, unlike detergent, alkaline ionized water does not remain on clothes and induce atopic dermatitis, so there is no technical problem in using it even in the rinse mode. The only problem is that it is economically wasteful. This problem could be solved if it were possible to produce alkaline ionized water with a higher concentration at a lower cost.

In FIG. 6, the mixing section 51 includes the confluence of the pipe on the tap water side and the alkaline ionized water side, and the second control valve 202 of the washing machine.

FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of a system for supplying alkaline ionized water to washing machine 200.

As shown in FIG. 7A, a tap water control valve 206 is provided between the first tap water pipe 208a and the second tap water pipe 208b.
The first tap water piping 208a and the second tap water piping 208b constitute the tap water piping 208 with the third tap water piping 208c on the washing machine side. Note that the third water supply side piping 208c also passes alkaline ionized water as described later, so it is not exclusively used for water supply.
It also has an alkaline ion water pipe 205 inserted into the alkaline ion water transport container 101.
The alkaline ion water pipe 205 has an alkaline ion water pipe 205 and an alkaline ion water valve 210 .
Further, the alkaline ion water pipe 205 includes a first alkaline ion water pipe 205a and a second alkaline ion water pipe 205b. An alkaline ionized water valve 210 is arranged between the first alkaline ionized water pipe 205a and the second alkaline ionized water pipe 205b.
The first alkaline ionized water pipe 205a is provided with a diffuser 209 at a connecting portion between the alkaline ionized water pipe 205 and the tap water pipe 208 in the alkaline ionized water conveying container 101 .
When tap water flows vigorously, this diffuser 209 exhibits a pumping action and can suck up and transport alkaline ionized water.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), it is also possible to use a pump 207 instead of the diffuser 209. That way, alkaline ionized water can be transported more reliably. On the other hand, in the case of the diffuser 209, since the pump 207 is not required, there is an advantage that a power source is not required and the cost can be reduced.

In FIG. 7A, the diffuser 209 and the alkaline ionized water valve 210 are collectively referred to as a mixing section 51.
Similarly, in FIG. 7B, the pipe on the tap water side, the confluence part on the alkaline ionized water side, and the pump 207 are collectively referred to as a mixing section 51.

6 and 7 have the disadvantage that a dedicated washing machine 200 is required. Therefore, an example of an attachment device (mixing unit 51) that enables washing with alkaline ionized water in a washing machine 200 that is designed to be loaded with a large number of detergents that currently exist will be described.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an example of an attachment device (mixing unit 51) that enables washing with alkaline ionized water in the washing machine 200.

Washing machine 200 has a water pipe member 308 that connects a water faucet and washing machine 200 to take in tap water.
One end of the water pipe member 308 is attached to a water faucet or the like.
The other end of the water pipe member 308 has a male screw-shaped member 307 having a screw shape as shown in FIG.
This male threaded member 307 is normally inserted into the female threaded portion 314 of the washing machine 200 to supply tap water to the washing machine 200.

By inserting the mixing portion 51 between the water pipe member 308 and the female threaded portion 314 of the washing machine 200, alkaline ionized water and tap water can be mixed at a predetermined ratio.

The mixing section 51 includes a mixing section female thread member 309, a mixing section first pipe 310, a mixing section diffuser 311, a mixing section second pipe 312, a mixing section male thread member 313, an alkaline ion water measuring container 304, and a mixing section first pipe 310. It has three pipes 316, a measuring container check valve 306, a communication passage 302 on the transport container side, an alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303, and an end portion 301 on the transport container side.

The mixing section diffuser 311 has a first diffuser section 311a whose pipe cross-sectional area gradually narrows toward the washing machine 200 side. Similarly, the mixing section diffuser 311 has a second diffuser section 311b whose pipe cross-sectional area gradually narrows as it moves toward the washing machine 200 side.
The first diffuser section 311a is for tap water to pass through.
On the other hand, alkaline ionized water passes through the second diffuser section 311b.
A second mixing section pipe 312 having a narrower flow passage cross-sectional area than the first mixing section pipe 310 is formed in the downstream direction of the flow path (toward the washing machine 200 side) of the mixing section diffuser 311 .
With such a structure, when tap water flows through the first diffuser portion 311a, the tap water flows at an increased flow rate. Then, due to the diffuser effect, the alkaline ionized water in the second diffuser section 311b is also attracted.
This makes it possible to perform a pumping action on alkaline ionized water without requiring power or the like.

The diluted water, which is a mixture of tap water and alkaline ionized water, is introduced into the washing machine 200 via the mixing section male threaded member 313.

The second diffuser section 311b communicates with the measuring container internal space 305 of the alkaline ionized water measuring container 304.
Here, the internal space 305 of the measuring container is designed according to the amount of alkaline ionized water required at one time. For example, in the case of the aforementioned ratio of 1000 parts tap water to 1 part alkaline ion water, the capacity of the measuring container internal space 305 is 30 cc in the case of a 30 liter washing machine 200.

A measuring container check valve 306 is formed in the alkaline ionized water measuring container 304 .
This metering container check valve connects the metering container interior space 305 to the outside air. The arrangement is such that only outside air is allowed to flow into the internal space 305 of the measuring container.

Further, the alkaline ion water measuring container 304 communicates with a transport container side communication path 302 for communicating with the alkaline ion water transport container 101 .
An alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303 is arranged in this conveying container side communication passage 302 .
The alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303 can take at least two states: allowing the communication path 302 on the conveying container side to communicate and stopping the communication.
For example, only when the alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303 is pressed, it is possible to send alkaline ionized water from the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 to the alkaline ionized water measuring container 304, and if not, communication is cut off. It may be possible to do so.

The conveyance container side communication path 302 communicates with the conveyance container side end portion 301.
The transport container side end portion 301 is formed so as to be connectable (removable) with the cap 101a of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101.

On the other hand, a cap 101a for sealing is formed at the mouth of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101.
Further, in FIG. 8, as a more preferable example, a fragile portion 101b is formed near the top of the cap 101a.
By destroying this fragile portion 101b, it is possible to extract alkaline ionized water without removing the cap 101a.
In order to destroy this fragile portion 101b, a projection 301b is formed on the transport container side end 301.
Further, by screwing the cap 101a onto the transport container side end 301, the alkaline ion water transport container 101 is fixed and the alkaline ion water is prevented from scattering.
As described above, the presence of the fragile portion 101b and the protruding portion 301b, as well as the fact that the transport container side end 301 and the cap 101a are fixed by screwing, make it possible to use strong alkaline alkaline ionized water safely while maintaining a simple structure. There are differences in handling.
However, this is just an example, and even if it is handled more strictly than this, it is naturally possible to handle it more easily.

How the mixing unit 51 having the above structure behaves to mix alkaline ionized water and tap water will be explained below.
First, when starting washing, the user operates (presses) the alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303.
Then, the air in the internal space 305 of the measuring container and the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 are replaced. In other words, the internal space 305 of the measuring container is filled with alkaline ionized water.
As a result, alkaline ion water can be measured by the capacity of the internal space 305 of the measuring container.
Then, when the operation (pressure) of the alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303 is stopped, the communication is released. This means that even if the alkaline ionized water in the measuring container internal space 305 is sucked out, the alkaline ionized water in the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 is not sucked out.

Note that it is naturally possible to adopt a faster method for replacing the air in the measuring container internal space 305 with the alkaline ionized water transport container 101.

Next, the user begins normal laundry.
The washing machine 200 first introduces tap water for washing, so tap water is introduced into the washing machine 200.
At this time, alkaline ionized water (alkaline ionized water in the internal space 305 of the measuring container) is sucked by the effect of the mixing section diffuser 311 described above.
Therefore, alkaline ionized water is introduced during the washing mode that is performed at the beginning of washing.
Note that as the alkaline ionized water in the internal space 305 of the measuring container is sucked out, air is introduced from the measuring container check valve 306.
In other words, after all the alkaline ionized water in the internal space 305 of the measuring container has been sucked out, air will be sucked out from the mixing section diffuser 311, but normal washing machines measure water by weight. Therefore, there is no problem even if air mixes with tap water.
Here, the ratio (rate) of adding alkaline ionized water to tap water can be adjusted from the cross-sectional area of the second diffuser section 311b, the cross-sectional area of the mixing section second pipe 312, etc.
It goes without saying that it is preferable to have a relatively small cross-sectional area.

After the washing machine 200 finishes adding tap water for the washing mode, the tap water stops flowing into the washing machine 200.
Then, the first mixing section pipe 310 and the second mixing section pipe 312 return to the pressure of the water pipe. At that time, tap water partially flows backward through the third pipe 316 of the mixing section, but because the measuring container check valve 306 is present, it does not flow into the internal space 305 of the measuring container, and air remains as it is. It turns out.

Tap water is also used in the rinse mode following the cleaning mode, but at this time the user is not operating (pressing) the alkaline ionized water regulating valve 303, so there is no alkaline ionized water in the internal space 305 of the measuring container. Therefore, alkaline ionized water is not used.

For example, using the method described above, alkaline ionized water (alkaline ionized water conveying container 101) can be used in a domestic washing machine 200 as well.
This is just an example, and any method can be used.

In the above embodiment, the washing of clothes was limited.
However, at a higher level, the technology of the present invention is based on the technical concept of dividing strongly alkaline alkaline ionized water into small portions, transporting them to the consumption area, and diluting and utilizing them at the consumption area.
Therefore, it is not limited to washing clothes.
Such embodiments are shown below.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an example in which alkaline ionized water is used for purposes other than washing.

As shown in FIG. 9, it is also possible to wash food (vegetables, etc.) by adding alkaline ionized water to tap water and discharging it from a faucet.
It is also possible to wash dishes.
It can also be used as a substitute for dishwasher detergent.

It is also possible to take it even further and use it in the bath.
It may also be used as a disinfectant. This is because alkaline ionized water naturally has not only a cleaning effect but also a sterilizing effect.

In the case of pH 12.5, the mixing ratio of alkaline ion water and tap water may be, for example, 1 part alkaline ion water to 1,000 parts tap water.
Of course, this ratio can be changed depending on the application. For example, we currently believe that it is possible to change the value from 1 to 10 to 1 to 100,000.
However, in the case of normal washing, we believe that a ratio of 1:100 to 1:10,000 is an appropriate value.
Further, it is currently believed that the optimum value is 1,000 compared to the above-mentioned 1.
We believe that the range of similar effectiveness is between 200 to 1 and 5,000 to 1.
It is appropriate for the mixing unit 51 to mix according to the above ratio.

The capacity of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 can range from about 0.2 to 100 liters.
Currently, we believe that existing polypropylene containers (PET bottles) are appropriate due to their versatility, ease of procurement, and cost.
As a result, the amount may be about 0.5 liter, 1 liter, or 2 liter.
We believe that this kind of capacity is particularly appropriate for home use.
On the other hand, for laundromats and businesses (restaurants, factories), something with a larger capacity would be appropriate.

In the future, it will be appropriate to embed an IC chip or the like in the alkaline ionized water transport container 101, like an ink cartridge in a printer, and to monitor the amount of usage so that the headquarters can manage it.

Although a plastic bottle is considered to be suitable for the material of the alkaline ionized water transport container 101 at present, it can be changed as appropriate.
In particular, when the alkali ion concentration is higher, it is more appropriate to select glass, ceramic, or other materials, or to coat the inner surface.

<Configuration and effects of embodiment>
The system of the present invention includes an alkaline ionized water generating section 10 that generates only alkaline ionized water by mixing an alkaline ionized water generating medium supply section 20 and an alkaline ionized water generating medium 21 with domestic water and applying voltage. It has an injection part (regulating valve 40) that injects the alkaline ionized water generated in the ionized water generation part 10 into a sealed and portable alkaline ionized water transport container 101.
With such a configuration, it is possible to provide an alkali ion system that is more convenient to use.

The control unit 90 controls the amount of alkaline ionized water produced by the alkaline ionized water generation unit 10 according to the amount of alkaline ionized water stored in the alkaline ionized water storage unit 30 .
With such a configuration, it becomes possible to continuously produce alkaline ionized water.

The control unit 90 controls the amount of alkaline ionized water produced based on information related to the amount of alkaline ionized water used.
With such a configuration, it becomes possible to continuously produce alkaline ionized water in accordance with demand and production instructions.

It has a sealed and portable alkaline ionized water transport container 101 and a mixing section 51 that mixes the water in the alkaline ionized water transporting container 101 and domestic water.The mixing section 51 mixes the alkaline ionized water and the domestic water. and are mixed at a predetermined ratio.
With such a configuration, it is possible to provide an alkali ion system that is more convenient to use.
In other words, alkaline ionized water with an appropriate concentration can be used.

The mixing unit 51 mixes alkaline ionized water into the flowing domestic water at a predetermined ratio.
With such a configuration, there is an advantage that alkaline ionized water does not flow in the pipes etc. in a state where the alkaline concentration is high, and the pipes etc. are not damaged.

The mixing ratio of alkaline ionized water and household water is 10 times or more for household water to one part of alkaline ionized water.
With such a configuration, alkaline ionized water can be effectively utilized.

The alkaline ion water transport container 101 is configured to be able to seal and transport alkaline ion water, which contains less metal ions than OH- ions and has a pH of 12.5 or higher.
With such a configuration, it is possible to provide an alkali ion system that is more convenient to use.

<Definition, etc.>
Coin laundry facility 2 currently uses coins for washing, but in the future it will be possible to pay by electronic method. Such an item is also referred to as a coin laundry in the present invention.
In addition, within the premises of this coin laundry facility 2, water, alkaline ionized water, information, etc. can be sent without using public (meaning that it can be used by unspecified third parties) facilities and equipment. or receive (in the case of information, send and receive).
The control unit of the present invention may be physically located anywhere. For example, when used at a laundromat, the control unit 60 within the laundromat facility 2 or the head office control unit 65 may be used. Furthermore, it may be located in a completely different location. Further, the control unit 60 and the headquarters control unit 65 may share processing.
In the present invention, alkaline ionized water refers to water that contains only OH- ions and does not contain metal ions except for unavoidable ones.
Furthermore, alkaline ionized water in this embodiment refers to water with a smaller amount of metal ions than OH- ions. An illustrative example is one in which the number of OH- ions is ten times greater than the number of metal ions.
An example of the injection part in the present invention is the regulating valve 40. The injection part may be of any type as long as it can inject alkaline ionized water into the alkaline ionized water transport container.
The information related to the amount of alkaline ionized water used in the present invention may be the amount of alkaline ionized water consumed in each consumption area where alkaline ionized water is consumed, or may be the order for an alkaline ionized water transport container. In addition, various kinds of information can be used as factors for increasing or decreasing the production amount of alkaline ionized water.
An example of the domestic water of the present invention is tap water. Domestic water is not limited to tap water, and may be well water or reservoir water. In other words, any domestic water that is most commonly available in the area may be used.

1: Alkaline ionized water 1: Alkaline ionized water generation system 2: Laundromat facility 10: Alkaline ionized water generation section 20: Alkaline ionized water generation medium supply section 21: Alkaline ionized water generation medium 30: Alkaline ionized water storage section 40: Adjustment valve 51: Mixing section 52: Second pipe 53: Third pipe 54: Pump 55: Fourth pipe 55a: Water supply port 55b: Drain groove 60: Control section 61: Water pipe 65: Headquarters control section 90: Control section 100: Coin laundry System 101: Alkaline ionized water transport container 101a: Cap 101b: Weak section 104: Second pipe 110: Washing tank 131: Alkaline ionized water storage section 132: Sensor 200: Washing machine 201: Washing machine first control valve 202: Washing machine Second control valve 203: Cleaning chamber 205: Alkaline ionized water piping 205a: First alkaline ionized water piping 205b: Second alkaline ionized water piping 206: Tap water control valve 207: Pump 208: Tap water piping 208a: First tap water Piping 208b: Second tap water piping 208c: Third tap water piping 209: Diffuser 210: Alkaline ionized water valve 301: Transfer container side end 301b: Protrusion 302: Transfer container side communication path 303: Alkaline ionized water adjustment valve 304 : Alkaline ionized water measuring container 305 : Measuring container internal space 306 : Measuring container check valve 307 : Male thread member 308 : Water pipe member 309 : Mixing part female thread member 310 : Mixing part first piping 311 : Mixing part diffuser 311a: First diffuser section 311b: Second diffuser section 312: Mixing section second piping 313: Mixing section male threaded member 314: Female threaded section 316: Mixing section third piping D1: Production command S1: Flow rate sensor S2: First water level sensor S3: Second water level sensor S4: Weight sensor S5: First water quality sensor S6: Second water quality sensor

Claims (4)

an alkaline ionized water generation medium supply section;
an alkaline ion water generation unit that generates alkaline ion water by mixing the alkaline ion water generation medium with domestic water and applying voltage;
an injection unit that injects the alkaline ionized water generated in the alkaline ionized water generating unit without diluting it into a sealed and portable alkaline ionized water transport container, and the alkaline ionized water transport container is transported through a distribution network. The system being transported. has a control section,
The control unit includes:
Depending on the amount of alkaline ionized water stored by the alkaline ionized water storage section ,
The system according to claim 1, wherein the amount of alkaline ionized water produced by the alkaline ionized water generating section is controlled. The control unit includes:
Based on information related to the amount of alkaline ionized water used,
The system according to claim 2, wherein the amount of alkaline ionized water produced is controlled. The amount of metal ions is smaller than OH- ions,
Alkaline ionized water with pH 12.5 or higher
An alkaline ionized water transport container designed to allow water to be injected and sealed without dilution , and to be transported through a distribution network.

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