JPH02166289A - Multipurpose electrolytic water feeder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To supply alkaline ionized water and acidic water selectively from a common intake by making the voltage, polarity, electrolyte inlet passage, and electrolytic water circuit of an electrolyzer changeable through respective change over devices and switching valves. CONSTITUTION:The electrolytic cell of the electrolyzer 1 is separated into a cathode chamber and an anode chamber, water is supplied from a water supply passage 3, and an electrolyte is introduced from a tank 10. A voltage is impressed on the cathode and anode of the electrolyzer 1 to electrolyze the water between both electrodes into the electrolytic water and acidic water which are supplied from a water intake 8. In this multipurpose electrolytic water feeder, the polarity of the voltage of the electrolyzer 1 is switched, if necessary, by a voltage polarity switching device 16. Furthermore, the electrode chamber to be supplied with the electrolyte is switched by an electrolyte switching valve 12. At the same time, the electrolyte discharge passages 4 and 5 are switched to the use side X and drain side Y through an electrolytic water circuit switching valve 9. By this method, alkaline water and acidic water are selectively supplied from the water intake 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention relates to a multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device that selectively produces hot spring water, beauty water, etc. of various components using a water electrolysis device.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

It has long been known that alkaline ionized water and acidic water can be obtained by electrolyzing water, and alkaline ionized water can be made for drinking.
It is also well known that acidic water is good for beauty.

However, the production purpose of conventional electrolyzed water production devices is fixed for alkaline water or acidic water, and there is no known device that can supply various kinds of electrolyzed water from a common faucet. If this were possible, it would be convenient to selectively supply water with various ingredients and properties, such as hot spring water and beauty water, to bathrooms and washrooms.

The present invention was made with such an aim, and the first purpose is to selectively supply electrolyzed alkaline water and acidic water containing various ingredients effective for health and beauty from a common water intake faucet such as a shower. An object of the present invention is to provide a multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above object of the present invention is to provide an electrolyzer that divides a negative electrode and a positive electrode into a pair of electrode chambers with an electrolytic diaphragm, and electrolyzes water between the electrodes into alkaline water and acidic water by applying voltage to both electrodes; A water supply channel that supplies raw water to the electrolyzer; a pair of electrolyzed water discharge channels that communicate with the pair of electrode chambers of the electrolyzer, one of which is connected to the usage circuit and the other to the drain; an electrolyzed water switching valve that is provided in the water discharge path and switches between the alkaline water and acidic water flow paths; a pair of electrolyte solution introduction paths each communicating with the pair of electrode chambers of the electrolyzer; and the pair of electrolyte solution introduction paths. an electrolyte solution switching valve that is interposed between the electrolyte solution introduction channel and the supply channel and switches the connection between the electrolyte solution introduction channel and the supply channel; This can be achieved by a multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device comprising the following.

A flow rate adjustment valve may be provided in the pair of electrolyzed water discharge channels as necessary, and a supply channel for a cosmetic or bath chemical tank may be connected to the electrolyzed water discharge channel leading to the electrolyzed water usage circuit.

The electrolyzer preferably uses an electrode made of an anode-resistant material that can switch the polarity of voltage and apply it continuously, or has two types of electrode units, one dedicated to the cathode and the other dedicated to the anode, installed in one of a pair of electrode chambers or They may be provided as both electrodes, and the properties of the electrolyzed water produced in the pair of electrode chambers may be switched from alkaline water to acidic water or vice versa by switching the polarity of the applied voltage. In this case, switching the polarity of the voltage applied to the electrolyzer may be linked to switching the flow path of the electrolyzed water switching valve or the electrolytic solution switching valve.

In addition, a switch device such as a flow switch or a pressure switch that detects the flow of fluid is installed in the water supply channel, and the signal from this switch device is used to integrate the operating time of the electrolyzer, and the integrated value signal is used to calculate the voltage applied to the electrolyzer. Polarity switching (or switching timing warning), or flow path switching of the electrolyzed water switching valve and/or electrolyte solution switching valve (or switching timing warning)
An electrical circuit can also be configured to perform the following. In this case, the switch device preferably uses a two-stage flow switch having a first flow path opened and closed by a main valve and a second flow path opened and closed by a slave valve interlocked with the main valve,
The water supply channel is connected to the flow path on the main valve side of the two-stage flow switch, and the electrolyzed water discharge path communicating with the drain is connected to the flow path on the driven valve side.

[For production]

In the present invention, a switching valve is provided in a pair of electrolyzed water discharge channels, so if one of the electrolyzed water discharge channels is used and a water intake device such as a faucet or other device is attached to it, the electrolyzed water flow will be completed. By switching, alkaline water,
You can freely select and extract acidic water. Similarly,
Electrolyte solutions can also be added to a pair of electrolytic chambers simultaneously or selectively.

In addition, by adjusting the flow rate ratio of the electrolyzed water discharge channel, alkaline water and acidic water II Water or acid water is discharged.

If the electrolyzer is capable of continuous operation by switching the applied voltage polarity, the electrode chamber on the alkaline water side and the drainage channel to the switching valve will switch to the acidic water side after a predetermined time, so the alkaline water side Carunium precipitates are dissolved by acidic water, making cleaning unnecessary.

In addition, if the electrolyzed water drainage channel and electrolyte solution supply channel are switched in conjunction with the polarity switching of the applied voltage, the electrolyzed water drainage channel and solution supply channel will also be automatically switched as the polarity of the electrode chamber changes. water will not come out unexpectedly from the faucet.

If you use a two-stage flow switch for the water supply, connect the water supply to the main valve side, and connect the electrolyzed water discharge path to the drain to the driven valve side, you can open and close the electrolyzed water intake on the user side. The water supply channel is automatically opened and closed, and in conjunction with this, the flow channel on the unused side is also automatically opened and closed.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the configuration of the present invention, and 1 is an electrolyzer that applies a DC voltage from a power supply circuit 2 to electrolyze internal water into alkaline ionized water and acidic ionized water.

This electrolyzer 1 includes a water supply channel 3 and a pair of electrolyzed water drainage channels 4 and 5.
and a pair of electrolyte solution introduction channels 6.7 are connected to each other.

A pair of electrolyzed water drainage channels 4 and 5 are connected to one end side usage side circuit
A water intake device 8 such as a faucet or a shower is provided at the tip of the device, and the other tip side Y is connected to a drain.
These pair of drainage channels 4 and 5 are provided with an electrolyzed water circuit switching valve 9 that mutually switches between alkaline water and acidic water channels.

A pair of electrolyte solution introduction channels 6 and 7 are provided with an electrolyte solution tank 1.
A solution supply path 11 from 0 is connected via an electrolyte solution switching valve 12.

FIG. 1 shows one system of solution supply channels 11 and a pair of solution introduction channels 6.
, 7, and FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the two systems of solution supply channels 11
An embodiment is shown in which (a) and 11 (b) are mutually switched to communicate with a pair of solution introduction channels 6.7.

In the embodiment shown in the figure, a flow ratio adjustment valve 13 is provided in a pair of electrolyzed water discharge channels 4.5, and the PH value, electrolyte concentration, etc. of the electrolyzed water on the user side are adjusted by changing the flow rate ratio of the discharge channels 4 and 5. In addition, a chemical liquid circuit 14 is connected to the electrolyzed water discharge circuit X on the use side so that the chemical liquid in the chemical liquid tank 15 can be added. The medicinal solution to be added varies depending on the purpose of use of the device of the present invention; for example, when used as a beauty device, glycerin or the like is supplied.

FIG. 3 shows a specific example of an electrolyzer used in the apparatus of the present invention. The electrolyzer 1 of this embodiment is equipped with one or more electrolytic cells in which a pair of electrode chambers 1d and le are separated by an electrolytic diaphragm 1c between electrodes 1a and lb of opposite polarities, which are arranged oppositely. A water supply channel 3 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to one side, and a pair of drain ports 1f, 1 are connected to the other side, each independently communicating with one of the pair of electrode chambers 1d, le.
A pair of electrolyzed water drains 4 and 5 shown in FIG. 1 are connected to the drain ports 1f and 1g, respectively.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pair of electrode chambers l are provided on the water supply side of the electrolytic cell.
A pair of branch passages Ih and Ii are formed which communicate with each other separately to d and le, and the raw water from the water supply channel 3 is divided in advance into a pair of electrode chambers 1. d, ], and exemplify a new electrolyzer to be introduced in e. This has the advantage that the pair of electrolyte solution introduction paths 6.7 shown in FIG. 1 can be directly merged into the pair of branch paths lh and li. It goes without saying that the purpose is not limited to this, and that any known electrolytic cell can be used. Further, although a cylindrical electrolyzer is shown as an example in the figure, it is of course possible to use a flat plate electrolyzer in which flat plate electrodes are arranged facing each other.

The electrolyzer 1 may use an electrode exclusively for the cathode and an electrode exclusively for the anode, and apply the voltage by specifying the polarity of the voltage in a fixed manner, or more preferably, the polarity of the applied voltage may be continuously switched to alternating current at predetermined intervals. The structure should be such that it can be electrolyzed. As one specific example, a cathode-anode material that can continuously electrolyze water into alkaline ionized water and acidic ionized water by switching the polarity of the electrolytic voltage is used for the electrode.

The term "cathode-anode dual use material" as used herein means a material that can be used as both a cathode and an anode for water electrolysis and is harmless even for drinking, such as (1) ferrite (2) magnetite: (3) ) Ceramics that can be used as positive electrodes, such as ceramics mixed with other conductive materials that have been surface-treated with gold or platinum, (4) titanium, (5) titanium Alloy: (6)
(7) Titanium plated with precious metals: (7) Or an alloy material that prevents the anode from collapsing on the electrode surface due to the electric charge of the alloy's ions acting against wear as a positive electrode. It will be done.

Another specific example is the electrode 1 on the - side as shown in Figure 4.
Stainless steel or the like is used for a, and a titanium platinum-plated lath mesh electrode 11)' is used as the cathode on the other side.
An electrode 11 consisting of two types of electrode units: a stainless steel electrode 1b for a positive electrode and a stainless steel electrode 1b for a positive electrode is disposed;
) When using the electrode as a cathode by applying an electrolytic voltage of (-), use the titanium-plated electrode 11 as an anode and apply an electrolytic voltage of (-) to the outer electrode 1a. When using the stainless steel electrode 11 as an anode.
)' is used as a cathode to apply a (-) electrolytic voltage. At this time, the titanium platinum plated lath electrode 31
) should not be applied as a voltage to prevent it from acting as an electrode for water electrolysis.

Incidentally, when using a reverse electrolysis type electrolyzer that switches the polarity of the voltage as described above, a polarity switching device 16 is provided in the voltage circuit 2 of the power supply as shown in FIG.

The electrolyzed water switching valve 9 and the electrolyte solution switching valve 12 are set to the desired [-
Although any device may be used as long as it can achieve the first objective, it is preferable to use the following valve unit and valve assembly developed by the applicant of the present application.

Fig. 5 shows the valve unit 1 used for the switching valves 9 and 12, and this 1<lub unit 17 has one fluid population 1.78 and two outputs D], 7)).
A valve member 17e that selectively opens and closes these two valves 7b and 17c is fitted inside the fluid passage of a valve case 17d having a valve member 17C so as to be movable downwardly in the case 1.
The tip of the valve member 17e protruding from the valve member 7d is actuated by a driving member 17f such as a cam, thereby opening and closing the two outlets 17b and 17G. In order to prevent malfunction of the valve member 17e due to adhesion of carunium, the space between the fluid passage in the case +7d and the valve rod 17g is sealed with a flexible diaphragm +7h.
A reinforcing panel 17i for protecting the diaphragm is installed below the electrolyzer 1 between the electrolyzed water drainage channel 4.5 and the circuits X and Y, and the usage-side circuit By setting A and J so that X is switched? (b) consists of a deicing switching valve 9.

A similar valve unit 17 can be used for the electrolyte solution switching valve 12 as well. FIG. 6 shows an example of the solution switching valve 12 corresponding to FIG. 1, in which the electrolyte solution supply path 11 is connected to the fluid inputs I- and U I7a of the valve unit, and the electrolyte solution introduction paths 6 and 7 are connected to the valve unit. l-] are connected to the two outlets 17b and 17c of 7 in a pair-corresponding manner.

The switching valve 12 (not shown) in the embodiment shown in FIG.

The valve units 17 of the electrolyzed water switching valve 9 and the electrolyte solution switching valve 12 are interlocked by operating their respective cams 17e with a drive shaft 19 of a common motor 18.

In addition, a switching detection switch 20 such as a micro switch or a reed switch is provided on the drive shaft 19, and the electrolyzer 1 or 111 is
If it is possible to switch between reverse electrolysis as shown in Figure 1, the changeover detection switch 20 and electrolyzer 1 should be connected as shown in Figure 1. The electric circuit 21 is configured to work in conjunction with the U voltage polarity switching device 16.

Also, electrolyzed water switching valve 9 and electrolyte solution switching valve 12
is combined with another switching means (not shown) that can switch independently from voltage polarity switching! In addition, alkaline water and acidic water can be selectively taken out from the water intake 1-18 on the user side even if the voltage polarity does not change.

These electrolyzed water switching valve 9, solution switching valve 12, and drive shaft 19
In actual operation, the changeover detection switch 20 is assembled into a compact valve assembly as shown in FIG. 7.

Preferably, the electrolyzed water discharge channels 4 and 5 are provided with a flow ratio adjustment valve 22, so that the flow ratio of the electrolyzed water passing through the discharge channels 4 and 5 can be varied. This is to change the 1]1-i value of alkaline water or acidic water taken out from the water intake device 8 on the user side.

Preferably, the water supply channel 3 is provided with a detection switch 23 such as a flow switch or a pressure switch for detecting the flow of fluid.
The operation of the electrolyzer 1 is controlled by the detection signal of the switch, or the operation time of the electrolyzer 1 is integrated using this detection signal, and the integrated value signal is used as a signal for switching voltage polarity, switching electrolyzed water, switching electrolyte solution, etc. Do it like this.

Furthermore, the debt of the above-mentioned integrated value can be used as a warning signal for switching.

1 and 2 illustrate the case where a two-stage flow switch is used as the detection switch 23. The zero-stage flow switch is connected to the fluid introduction section 23a via the flow control section 23C as shown in FIG. Two valve cases A and B, which are partitioned into a lead-out part 23b, are arranged in two stages with a through part provided in the center, and a control chamber 23e is adjacent to the introduction part 23a of the valve case Δ and partitioned by a diaphragm 23d. and the flow control section 2 of the two valve cases A and B.
One end of a valve member 23h provided with two valve bodies 23f and 23g for simultaneously controlling the opening and closing of the valve 3c is supported by the diaphragm 23d, and the control chamber 23c and the lead-out portion 23b of the valve case A are attached to the shaft body of the valve member 20h. A passageway 231 is formed to communicate with each other.

Incidentally, this flow switch is equipped with a detection signal transmitting device 23k which is operated by the approach and separation of the magnet l-233 integrated with the diaphragm 23d.

1 and 2, the water supply channel 3 is connected to the valve case A of the stage flow switch, and the valve case I3 is connected to the valve case A of the stage flow switch.
The drain/electrolyzed water discharge circuit Y is connected to.

To simplify the explanation, the figure shows an example in which there are - number of electrolyzers (or electrolytic cells). Configure.

〔effect〕

The present invention enables electrolysis by selectively adding a desired electrolyte solution to an electrode chamber of an electrolytic machine through which raw water is passed, and by operating an electrolyzed water switching valve, water is taken from the user side [-1 to various amounts depending on the electrolyte solution]. It is possible to selectively supply alkaline water and acidic water with different components. Therefore, the equipment is hot spring water, beauty water,
It can be used for many purposes such as alkaline drinking water, and is extremely practical.

The amount of water used can be further diversified by changing the flow rate ratio of the pair of electrolyzed water drainage channels or by adding a chemical solution to the electrolyzed water on the user side.

(l8) Furthermore, if the voltage poles of the electrolyzer are switched to enable continuous operation, there will be no troubles due to calcium adhesion, and maintenance will be significantly easier.

Furthermore, by interlocking the operations of each member in a predetermined order, automatic control becomes possible and operation becomes easier.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a broachyard according to an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart according to another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing an example of an electrolyzer used in the present invention, Fig. 4 is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electrolyzer according to another embodiment, and Fig. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a valve unit constituting a switching valve. Figure 6 is a longitudinal section of the main components and an explanatory diagram of their assembly.
FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional view of a two-stage flow switch showing an example of a valve assembly for various switching valves, and FIG. 8 is an example of a detection switch for a water supply channel. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Electrolyzer, 3... Water supply channel, 4.5 Electrolyzed water discharge channel, 6.7... Electrolyte solution introduction channel, 8 Water intake device, 9 Electrolyzed water circuit switching valve, 10 Solution tank,
12... Electrolyte solution switching valve,... Chemical solution tank,
16... Voltage polarity switching device, 17... Valve unit
-1'+9 Drive'111+1.20...Switchover detection switch, 22 Flow ratio adjustment valve, 23...Flow detection switch. Electrolyte patent applicant Tatsuo Okazaki Representative Patent attorney Yoshitoshi Sato: Figure 3 Deep Digging)! 5 Figure 5

Claims (8)

[Claims] (1) An electrolyzer that divides the space between the negative electrode and the positive electrode into a pair of electrode chambers using an electrolytic diaphragm, and electrolyzes the water between the electrodes into alkaline water and acidic water by applying voltage to both electrodes, and raw water in the electrolyzer. a pair of electrolyzed water discharge channels each communicating with the pair of electrode chambers of the electrolyzer, one of which is connected to the usage circuit and the other to the drain; an electrolytic water switching valve that is provided and switches between the alkaline water and acidic water flow paths; a pair of electrolyte solution introduction paths each communicating with a pair of electrode chambers of the electrolyzer; and one of the pair of electrolyte solution introduction paths; or It is equipped with one system or two systems of electrolyte solution supply channels connected to both, and an electrolyte solution switching valve that is interposed between the electrolyte solution introduction channel and the supply channel and switches the connection between these introduction channels and the supply channel. A multi-purpose electrolyzed water supply device. (2) The multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device according to claim (1), characterized in that a flow ratio adjustment valve is provided in the pair of electrolyzed water discharge channels. (3) The multi-purpose electrolyzed water supply according to claim (1) or (2), characterized in that a supply channel of a chemical liquid tank for cosmetics, bathing, etc. is connected to the electrolyzed water discharge channel that communicates with the circuit port on the electrolyzed water usage side. Device. (4) The electrolyzer uses an electrode made of an anode-resistant material that can switch the polarity of the voltage and apply it continuously, or two types of electrode units, one dedicated to the cathode and the other dedicated to the anode, to one of a pair of electrode chambers or The multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device according to claim 1, wherein the electrolyzed water supply device is provided as both electrodes. (5) The multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device according to claim (4), wherein the flow path switching of the electrolyzed water switching valve or the electrolyte solution switching valve and the polarity switching of the applied voltage of the electrolyzer are linked. (6) A switch device for detecting the flow of fluid is provided in the water supply channel, the operating time of the electrolyzer is integrated using the detection signal of the switch device, and the applied voltage polarity of the electrolyzer is switched based on the signal of a predetermined integrated value; The multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device according to claim 5, wherein flow path switching of an electrolyzed water switching valve and/or an electrolyte solution switching valve is controlled. (7) Integrate the operating time of the electrolyzer using the detection signal of the switch device, and use the signal of a predetermined integrated value to determine the flow path switching timing of the electrolyzed water switching valve and/or electrolyte solution switching valve and/or the voltage of the electrolyzer. The multi-purpose electrolyzed water supply device according to claim 6, characterized in that a means for notifying the polarity switching timing is operated. (8) The switch device includes a two-stage flow switch having a first flow path that is opened and closed by a main valve, and a second flow path that is opened and closed by a slave valve that is interlocked with the main valve; 8. The multipurpose electrolyzed water supply device according to claim 7, wherein the water supply channel is connected to the valve side flow path, and the electrolyzed water discharge path communicating with the drain is connected to the driven valve side flow path.