JPH06269770A - Portable water purifying device for outdoor use - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a portable water purifying device for outdoor use which is installed in a camping site or the like or is carried and transferred by a vehicle and enables a user to continuously utilize safe potable water in a large volume by treating the water directly taken from nearly rivers, lakes, ponds, rain water, etc., or the water carried by means of plastic bottles. CONSTITUTION:This portable water purifying device 1 for outdoor use has a water purifying device body 3, a water feed pipeline 9 which is in contact with raw water at one end and is connected at the other end to the water feed port of this water purifying device body and is disposed in the state of continuously taking in the raw water, a pump 4 which is interposed in this feed water pipeline and forcibly feeds the raw water to the water feed port of the water purifying device body, a clean water pipeline 17 which is connected to the clean water outlet of the water purifying device and a cover 2 which covers at least the water purifying device body and the pump.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water purifier, and more particularly to an outdoor portable water purifier capable of continuously supplying a large amount of safe drinking water outdoors in a river, lake or the like as a water source.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the number of RV vehicles registered has increased as the number of auto camps has increased remarkably with the diversification of leisure time, and the number of registered RV vehicles has increased due to the spread of outdoor consciousness centered on this auto camp. However, there are currently few auto campgrounds, and there is a noticeable delay in their maintenance. In particular, there are places where there is no water source or water supply facilities are insufficient. Moreover, even if there are water sources such as rivers and lakes nearby, it is often not possible to directly use drinking water from the viewpoint of hygiene. To obtain safe drinking water in a place where it is difficult to secure drinking water and it is difficult to install a new water supply,
It is conceivable to treat raw water taken from nearby rivers and lakes or water sources that store rainwater with a water purifier and use it as safe drinking water.

By the way, conventionally, various types of water purifiers are commercially available, but those which are used only by being attached to a domestic water faucet or which are portable are known. Furthermore, household and portable water purifiers such as the simple water purifier disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-30068 are also known. According to this conventional simple water purifier, it can be used by being attached to the tap of a tap, and can be used as a portable device, and in addition to removing odorous components in water, it also removes bacteria in water. Therefore, it can be used as a water purifier for securing drinking water outdoors or at the time of disaster, in addition to being normally used at home.

[0004]

However, conventional portable water purifiers including the above-mentioned simple water purifier have a limited water supply amount, and water is stored in the water purifier every time it is used. It was a batch type that was supplied, and although it could be used for personal use, it was not suitable for the purpose of securing drinking water for a group of multiple people or a family.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is installed in a campsite or transported by a vehicle and transported by a water tank or a plastic tank that directly takes water from a nearby river, lake, or rainwater. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable outdoor water purifier that treats water and can continuously use a large amount of safe drinking water.

[0006]

The outdoor portable water purifier of the present invention has a water purifier body, one end of which is in contact with the raw water and the other end of which is connected to the water supply port of the water purifier body so that the raw water can be continuously taken. Water supply line arranged in this state, a pump interposed in the water supply line for pumping raw water to the water supply port of the water purifier main body, a water purification line connected to the water purification outlet of the water purifier main body, and at least purified water It is configured by including a cover for covering the main body of the vessel and the pump.

Further, a motor is provided as a drive source of the pump, and water in the water supply pipe is pumped through a pressure adjusting valve between the pump outlet of the water supply pipe and the water supply port of the water purifier body. Instead, a water supply pipe on the raw water intake side or a bypass pipe for returning to the raw water may be provided.

Further, separately from the water supply pipe line, one end is in contact with the raw water and the other end is connected to the water supply port of the water purifier body, and the second water supply pipe is arranged so that the raw water can be continuously taken in. A passage may be provided, and a manual pump may be provided which is interposed in the second water supply pipe line and pressure-feeds the raw water to the water supply port of the water purifier body.

[0009]

The outdoor portable water purifier of the present invention is provided with a water purifier body, one end of which is in contact with the raw water and the other end of which is connected to the water supply port of the water purifier body so that the raw water can be continuously taken. A water supply pipe, a pump interposed in the water supply pipe to pump raw water to the water supply port of the water purifier body, a water purification pipe connected to the water purification outlet of the water purifier body, and at least the water purifier body and the pump. With a cover to cover, by driving one end of the water supply pipe to the raw water and driving the pump, the raw water is pumped to the water supply port of the water purifier through the water supply pipe, so that a large amount of water is continuously supplied from the water purifier body. Therefore, safe drinking water can be supplied.

Further, a motor is provided as a drive source for the pump, and water in the water supply pipe is pumped through a pressure adjusting valve between the pump outlet of the water supply pipe and the water supply port of the water purifier body. Since a water supply pipe on the raw water intake side or a bypass pipe for returning to the raw water is installed, the water purifier body is clogged and the water pressure in the water supply pipe reaches a certain level or more, and the pressure adjustment valve has a certain pressure or more. When added, the water from the pump outlet is returned through the pressure regulating valve and the bypass line to prevent seizure of the motor and failure of the pump.

Further, separately from the above water supply pipe line, one end is in contact with the raw water and the other end is connected to the water supply port of the water purifier main body, and the second water supply pipe is arranged so that the raw water can be continuously taken in. Since a passage is provided and a manual pump is provided which is interposed in the second water supply pipe and pressure-feeds the raw water to the water supply port of the water purifier, it can be used in an emergency or in a place without a power source.

[0012]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a portable water purifier for outdoor use according to the present invention. This outdoor portable water purifier 1 (hereinafter referred to as a water purifier) has a water purifier body 3 inside a cover 2, one end of which is in contact with the raw water 7 in a raw water tank 6 and the other end of which is a water supply port of the water purifier body 3. 8, a water supply pipe 9 arranged so that raw water 7 can be continuously taken in, a pump 4 interposed in this water supply pipe, a motor 5 for driving this pump 4, and this water supply Separately from the pipe line 9, one end is in contact with the raw water 7 and the other end is connected to the water supply port 8 of the water purifier main body 3,
A second water supply conduit 10 arranged so that the raw water 7 can be continuously taken in, a manual pump 11 interposed in the second water supply conduit, a pump outlet 12 of the water supply conduit 9 and a water purifier. Body 3
Through the pressure regulating valve 13 between the water supply port 8 and
Water supply line 9 on the raw water intake side from the pump inlet 14
The bypass pipe line 15 for returning to the above is provided as a main component.

A purified water conduit 17 is connected to the purified water outlet 16 of the water purifier body 3. A normal faucet or a faucet with a shower / straight switching function is attached to the other end of the water purification pipe 17.

Further, the bypass pipe line 15 is provided with a thermal relay 18 for stopping the motor 5 when the water temperature in the pipe line reaches a certain temperature or higher. In addition, on the upper part of the cover 2, the power outlet 19 connected to the motor 5, the switch 20 for switching the motor 5 on and off, and the water temperature lowering after the thermal relay 18 is activated, the water purifier 1 again. Thermal relay 18 when operating
There is provided a reset button 21 for restoring the.

As a power source for driving the motor 5, in addition to a normal household power source, a battery 22 as in this embodiment is used.
It is also possible to use as a power source.

As the water purifier body 3, there is used a cartridge type water purifier having activated carbon and hollow fibers which are generally used as household water purifiers. According to this type of water purifier, not only odorous components in water but also bacteria in water can be removed, so that safe and delicious drinking water can be provided. In order to replace the cartridge of the water purifier body 3, it is desirable that a part of the cover 2 be provided with an openable / closable door. Further, the water purification conduit 17 may be folded in the cover 2 so that it can be stored.

In this embodiment, the raw water 7 is taken from the nearby water sources such as rivers, lakes and marshes, or the water source for storing rainwater into the raw water tank 6 such as a plastic tank, but is not limited to this. Of course, it is also possible to directly take water from a nearby river or lake or a water source for storing rainwater through the water supply conduit 9.

As the manual pump 11 interposed in the second water supply conduit 10, a hand-operated or foot-operated simple pump can be used. The manual pump 11 is normally housed in the cover 2 and is used at the time of use. It is configured to be taken out from the cover 2 and used.

The water purifier 1 configured as described above can be installed in a campsite or the like, or can be transported to a vehicle and transferred to be appropriately installed and used. This water purifier 1
In order to use, the raw water tank 7 is drawn from a nearby river or lake, or a water source storing rainwater, and one end of the water supply pipe 9 (the second water supply pipe 10 if necessary) is placed in the raw water tank 7. The side is inserted so that the raw water 6 can be taken in, the power source (battery 22) is connected, and the switch 20 is turned on. Then, the motor 5 and the pump 4 are driven, the raw water 7 is sucked into the pump 4 through the water supply conduit 9, and the pump 4 outlet 1
Raw water is pressure-fed to the water inlet 8 of the water purifier body 3 from 2. The raw water supplied from the water supply port 8 removes the odorous components in the raw water by the action of the activated carbon and the hollow fiber filtering device provided in the cartridge in the water purifier main body 3 and also the bacteria in the water by the hollow fiber filtering. To be removed. The purified water purified through the water purifier body 3 is the water purification outlet 1 of the water purifier body 3.
6. Water is discharged through the water purification pipe 17.

In this way, it is possible to continuously supply a large amount of safe and delicious drinking water from a nearby river or lake or a water source storing rainwater, even in a place without water supply facilities. . The cartridge of the water purifier body 3 is regularly replaced with a new cartridge.

In this water purifier 1, the pump outlet 12 of the water supply conduit 9 and the water inlet of the water purifier body 3 are prevented so that the motor 5 and the pump 4 will not be loaded and seized or damaged due to the clogging of the cartridge. 8, the bypass pipe 15 for returning the water in the water supply pipe 9 to the water supply pipe 9 on the raw water intake side of the pump inlet 14 or the raw water tank 6 via the pressure regulating valve 13 is provided. If the cartridge of the water purifier body 3 is clogged and the water pressure in the water supply pipe 9 reaches a certain level or more and the pressure of a certain amount or more is applied to the pressure adjusting valve 13, the water from the pump outlet 12 will be Then, the water pressure is reduced by being returned through the bypass pipe line 15, and seizure of the motor 5 and failure of the pump 4 can be prevented. Further, in the water purifier 1, the bypass pipe 15 is provided with the thermal relay 18 that stops the motor 5 when the water temperature in the pipe pipe 15 reaches a certain temperature, so that the pump 4 and the bypass pipe 15 are connected. When the water circulates and the water temperature rises, the motor 5 is stopped.

Further, separately from the water supply conduit 9, one end is in contact with the raw water 6 and the other end is connected to the water supply port 8 of the water purifier body 3, and the second is arranged so that the raw water can be continuously taken. Since the water supply pipe line 10 and the manual pump 11 interposed in the second water supply pipe line 10 are provided, even if there is no power supply, or if there is a power failure or the motor 5 fails, the manual pump By driving 11, it is possible to continuously supply safe and delicious water.

[0023]

As described above, in the outdoor portable water purifier of the present invention, the water purifier main body, one end of which is in contact with the raw water and the other end is connected to the water supply port of the water purifier main body, the raw water is continuously supplied. A water supply pipe arranged in a state capable of taking water, a pump interposed in the water supply pipe for pumping raw water to a water supply port of the water purifier main body, and a water purification pipe connected to a water purification outlet of the water purifier main body, At least a cover for covering the water purifier body and the pump is provided,
By driving the pump by contacting one end of the water supply pipe with the raw water, the raw water is pumped through the water supply pipe to the water inlet of the water purifier, so a large amount of safe drinking water can be continuously supplied from the water purifier body. Can be supplied.

Further, a motor is provided as a drive source of the pump, and water in the water supply pipe is pumped through a pressure adjusting valve between the pump outlet of the water supply pipe and the water supply port of the water purifier body. Since a water supply pipe on the raw water intake side or a bypass pipe for returning to the raw water is installed, the water purifier body is clogged and the water pressure in the water supply pipe reaches a certain level or more, and the pressure adjustment valve has a certain pressure or more. When added, the water from the pump outlet is returned through the pressure regulating valve and the bypass line to prevent seizure of the motor and failure of the pump.

Further, separately from the water supply pipe line, one end is in contact with the raw water and the other end is connected to the water supply port of the water purifier main body, and the second water supply pipe is arranged so that the raw water can be continuously taken in. Since a passage is provided and a manual pump is provided which is interposed in the second water supply pipe and pressure-feeds the raw water to the water supply port of the water purifier, it can be used in an emergency or in a place without a power source.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of an outdoor portable water purifier of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 …… Portable water purifier for outdoor use, 2 …… Cover, 3 ……
Water purifier body, 4 ... Pump, 5 ... Motor, 6 ... Raw water tank, 7 ... Raw water, 8 ... Water supply port, 9 ... Water supply line,
10 ... Second water supply line, 11 ... Manual pump, 12 ...
… Pump outlet, 13 …… Pressure adjusting valve, 14 …… Pump inlet, 15 …… Bypass line, 16 …… Purified water outlet, 17 ・ ・ ・
… Water purification conduit, 18 …… Thermal relay, 19 …… Power outlet, 20 …… Switch, 21 …… Reset button, 22 …… Battery.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A water purifier main body, a water supply pipe having one end in contact with raw water and the other end connected to a water supply port of the water purifier main body, the water supply pipe being provided in a state capable of continuously collecting raw water, and the water supply. Portable for outdoor use with a pump interposed between pipes to pump raw water to the water inlet of the water purifier body, a water purification pipe connected to the water outlet of the water purifier, and a cover that covers at least the water purifier body and the pump Water purifier. 2. A motor is provided as a drive source of the pump, and water in the water supply pipe is pumped through a pressure adjusting valve between the pump outlet of the water supply pipe and the water supply port of the water purifier body. A water supply pipe on the raw water intake side or a bypass pipe for returning to the raw water is installed, and when pressure above a certain level is applied to the pressure control valve, the water from the pump outlet is returned through the pressure control valve and the bypass pipe. The outdoor portable water purifier according to claim 1, wherein 3. A second water supply pipe, which is provided separately from the water supply pipe, has one end in contact with the raw water and the other end connected to the water supply port of the water purifier body, and is arranged so as to be able to continuously intake the raw water. A portable water purifier for outdoor use according to claim 2, further comprising a passage provided with a manual pump which is interposed in the second water supply pipe and pressure-feeds raw water to a water supply port of the water purifier body.