JPH04250899A - Device for managing hot water in bath tub - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To maintain the hot water of a bath in an always clean state contg. the minerals good for health at a high ratio and having a high bathing effect by providing a fiber layer for absorbing oil-components and an org. matter adsorptive treatment layer consisting of porous ceramics particles having the high deposition of microorganisms as well supplying air and adding material liquid. CONSTITUTION:The hot water 11 past a filter device 4 passes as ejector 10 and is mixed with the air on the outside sucked by the ejector. This hot water is returned to the bath tub. The fiber layer 7 for adsorbing the oil-components and the org. adsorptive treatment layer 8 consisting of the porous ceramics particles are housed into the filter device 4. The fiber layer 7 is formed by bunding the extremely fine fibers of a synthetic resin and does not adsorb water but adsorbs the oil-components in the hot water in large amts. The oils in the circulating hot water are, therefore, adsorbed in this resin layer 7 and the contamination of the ceramic particles with the oils is prevented. The microorganisms parasitizing thereon can vigorously act at all times. The microorganisms are aerobic bacteria and have the ability to rapidly decompose the org. matters in the hot water.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub hot water management device that not only keeps hot water in a bathtub clean at all times, but also always maintains it in a health-friendly condition rich in mineral ions.

0002

[Prior Art] A device for circulating and filtering hot water in a bathtub using a porous filter medium is known, and a technique for adding mineral spring water or hot spring components, carbon dioxide gas, and various other bath agents to bathwater is also known. be.

[0003] If such a filtration device is installed, the hot water in the bathtub can be kept clean at all times, but conventionally known filtration devices simply filter solids in hot water using a porous filter medium. Therefore, not only does it require a relatively large filtration area, but also the filter medium quickly becomes clogged with grime from bathers, soap scum, etc., and maintenance is labor-intensive.

[0004] Water purification devices using ceramic particles to which microorganisms are adsorbed have also been proposed. This device attempts to decompose organic substances attached to ceramic particles using microorganisms. However, in this type of circulation treatment equipment that uses microorganisms, when the fats and oils present in the bath water adhere to the ceramic particles, the processing ability of the microorganisms is significantly reduced, and as a result During this time, there was a problem that the capacity of the filtration device decreased.

[0005] Furthermore, bath additives are not only expensive to add to bath water, but also need to be added into the bathtub each time you take a bath, which requires a large amount of money and effort to manage, store, and use. There was a problem.

[0006]

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to achieve a system that requires almost no manpower and has extremely low running costs. To provide a bathtub hot water management device capable of keeping bath water always clean, containing a large amount of minerals good for health, and maintaining a highly effective bathing state.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The object of the present invention described above is to provide a pipe line for circulating hot water to be purified in a bathtub, and in the pipe line, there is a fibrous layer that absorbs oil and a layer that has a large amount of microorganisms attached. This is achieved by providing a purification device that includes an organic matter adsorption treatment layer made of porous ceramic particles, as well as a device that supplies air to the hot water in the bathtub and a device that adds mineral liquid extracted from natural rocks. .

[0008]The fiber layer that absorbs this oil can be made by bundling a large number of thin fibers with a diameter of several microns, or
Alternatively, it is recommended to use it by weaving it into a mesh fabric. Porous ceramic particles with microorganisms attached include SiO2 and Al2O produced by firing rocks.
It is recommended to use ceramic particles having a particle size of several mm and containing 3 as the main component.

[0009] Also, as the mineral extract, one obtained by crushing serpentine or other natural rock, extracting it from the ground, and concentrating it is used.

0010

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the bathtub hot water management device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the overall configuration of a processing device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an embodiment of a filtration device used in the device, and FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a filter medium that adsorbs .

In the figure, 1 is a bathtub, 2 is a circulation pipe for the hot water stored inside the bathtub 1, 3 is a submersible pump, 4 is a filtration device, and the container 5 and its lid 6, and the inside thereof. It is composed of a fiber layer 7 to be accommodated, an organic matter adsorption treatment layer 8 made of porous ceramic particles, and a bag 9 for containing them, and 10 is an ejector for mixing air into the hot water; 11 is hot water in the bathtub, 12 is a tank filled with mineral extract, and 13 is a small amount addition valve.

The submersible pump 3 rotates to pump hot water 11 into the bathtub.
is pumped up and passed through a filtration device 4 via a conduit 2. The hot water 11 discharged from the filtration device 4 passes through the ejector 10, mixes with external air sucked in by the ejector 10, and is returned to the bathtub.

Inside the filtration device 4, a fiber layer 7 for oil adsorption and an organic matter adsorption treatment layer 8 made of porous ceramic particles are accommodated, as shown in FIG. The fiber layer 7 is made by sewing thin fibers 70 into a belt shape with thick threads 71 as shown in FIG. is housed in a bag 9 made of synthetic resin. This bag 9 is provided with a zipper 91 on its upper surface, and by opening this zipper, the fiber layer 7 inside can be taken out and washed at any time. This fiber layer 7 is made up of bundles of extremely thin synthetic resin fibers, and although it does not absorb water, it absorbs a large amount of oil in the hot water. Therefore, the oil in the circulating hot water is adsorbed by this resin layer 7, so that the ceramic particles are not contaminated with oil, and the microorganisms that live there can be actively active at all times. This microorganism is an aerobic bacterium and has the ability to rapidly decompose organic matter in hot water.

Therefore, when hot water in the bathtub 1 passes through this treatment device, oils and fats that are harmful to the ceramic particles are adsorbed in advance by the fiber layer, so that the microorganisms parasitic on the porous ceramic particles continue to be active for a long time. It's something you get. The fiber layer and the like can be immediately restored to their capacity by opening the lid 6 of the container 4, taking them out, and simply cleaning them with a detergent or the like.

[0016] Also, as the mineral extract, one obtained by crushing natural rock, extracting it therefrom, and concentrating it can be used. Table 1 shows the analysis results of the mineral extract obtained in this way.
Shown below.

[Table 1]

[0017] Such a mineral extract is concentrated and provided in a plastic container with a small amount addition valve for use. When using it, dilute it to the mineral concentration shown in Table 1. Adding minerals to bathwater in this way turns the bathwater into a mineral spring, greatly improving the refreshing feeling when bathing, promoting blood circulation and metabolism of waste products, and eliminating the feeling of feeling cold after bathing. , which greatly enhances the effects of bathing.

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it is possible to maintain the quality of bath water at a high level for a long time with almost no labor and at a small cost. can.

[0019]

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the overall configuration of a processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing one embodiment of a filtration device used in the device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a filter medium that adsorbs oil.

[0020]

[Explanation of symbols]

1 --- Bathtub 2 --- Hot water circulation pipe 3 --- Submersible pump 4 --- Filtration device 5 --- Container 6 --- Lid 7 --- --- Fibrous layer for adsorbing oil 8 --- Organic matter adsorption treatment layer 9 made of porous ceramic particles --- Bag 10 --- Ejector 11 --- Hot water 12 --- ────Mineral extract tank 13──────Minor addition valve

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub hot water management device comprising the components described in (1) to (4) below. (1) A pipe that circulates hot water to be purified. (2) A purification device that is provided in a pipe that circulates hot water to be purified, and includes a fiber layer that adsorbs oil and an organic matter adsorption treatment layer that is made of porous ceramic particles to which a large amount of microorganisms are attached. (3) A device that supplies air to the hot water in the bathtub. (4) A device that adds mineral extracts from natural rocks to hot water in a bathtub.