JPH0671262A - Outflow water ratio regulating mechanism of ionzed water generator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable to change the ratio of outflowing quantities of the alkali ionized water and the acidic water. CONSTITUTION:A user sets the ratio of outflowing quantities of the alkali ionized water and the acidic water by a setting switch 12, and the ratio is displayed on a LED display device 13. In accordance with the setting, a control part 11 turns ON/OFF connections between a first and a second outflow pipes 5 and 6, 2 and 3 of the alkali ionized water in the electrolytic cell 1 and the acidic water by a first and a second electromagnetic valves 7, 4 and the ratio of the outflowing quantities of the alkali ionized water and the acidic water is regulated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mechanism for adjusting the outflow ratio of alkaline ionized water and acidic water in an ionized water generator.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional ionized water generator, in which tap water is detected by a water pressure switch 107, and an output Vo of a regulator circuit 101 is used as an electrolytic power source to generate electrodes 105, After applying a voltage between 106 and electrolyzing to generate acidic water and alkaline ionized water, the pH value of the alkaline ionized water is confirmed by the pH sensor 110, and then the control unit 108 compares the detected pH value with the set pH value. If there is a difference, the output of the regulator 101 is varied to adjust the electrolysis level to adjust the pH of the generated alkaline ionized water.

[0003]

However, in the conventional example shown in FIG. 2, the ion water generator has many uses as drinking water, and the acidic water is almost discarded as it is. There is a problem that it is rarely used as water for use and astringent water.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and since some users may want to use a large amount of acidic water for sterilization and cosmetics, the acidic water freely generated at the user's request. It is an object of the present invention to provide an outflow water ratio adjusting mechanism of an ion water generator capable of changing the outflow rate of alkaline ionized water.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an ion water generator for producing an acidic water and an alkaline ionized water by applying an electrolytic power supply between electrodes of an electrolytic cell to perform electrolysis. , A first alkaline ionized water outflow pipe,
A second alkaline ionized water outflow pipe, a first solenoid valve for turning on / off the connection of the second alkaline ionized water outflow pipe to the first alkaline ionized water outflow pipe, and a first acidic water outflow pipe A second acidic water outflow pipe, a second solenoid valve for turning on / off the connection of the second acidic water outflow pipe to the first acidic water outflow pipe, and an outflow of acidic water and alkaline ionized water A setting switch for setting the ratio, and turning on / off the first and second solenoid valves according to the setting ratio by the setting switch.
A control unit for controlling the outflow ratio of the acidic water and the alkaline ionized water is provided.

[0006]

With the above configuration, the ratio of the outflow amount of the alkaline ionized water and the acidic water is set by the setting switch at the ratio desired by the user and displayed on the LED. The control unit turns on / off the connection of the second outflow pipe to the first alkaline ionized water outflow pipe of the electrolytic cell with the first solenoid valve according to the set ratio.
It is turned off, and the connection of the second acidic water outflow pipe to the first acidic water outflow pipe is turned on / off by the second solenoid valve to adjust the outflow ratio of the alkaline ionized water and the acidic water. Even if you mainly want to use water, as you want,
It is possible to increase the outflow amount of acidic water from the electrolytic cell.

[0007]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an outflow water ratio adjusting mechanism of an ion water generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, 1 is an electrolytic cell and 2 is an electrolytic cell 1.
Of the first acidic water outflow pipe, 3 is a second acidic water outflow pipe, 4 is a second solenoid valve connecting the acidic water outflow pipes 2 and 3, and 5 is a first of the alkaline ionized water in the electrolytic cell 1. Outflow pipe, 6 is a second alkaline ionized water outflow pipe, 7 is an alkaline ionized water outflow pipe 5
1 is a first solenoid valve connecting 6 and 6, 8 is an anode of the electrolytic cell 1, 9
Is a cathode, 10 is a diaphragm of the electrolytic cell 1, 11 is a control unit for controlling the operation of other devices for controlling the ratio of the outflow amount of acidic water and alkaline ion water by turning on / off the solenoid valves 4, 7, and 12 is 4 setting switches that the user operates to set the outflow rate, 13 is an LE that displays the setting contents of the setting switch 12
It is a D display device. The same configurations as those of the other conventional examples are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation will be described. When the user wants to set the outflow ratio of alkaline ionized water and acidic water to 1: 2, SW1 of the setting switch 12 is turned on, S
W2 is turned off, SW3 is turned on, and SW4 is turned on. L
The ED display device 13 displays "Alkaline ionized water 1: Acidic water 2", and the control unit 11 takes in the settings and turns the first electromagnetic valve 7 off and the second electromagnetic valve 4 on to set the alkaline ionized water. The outflow amount of acidic water is doubled to 2.

When it is desired to set the outflow ratio to 2: 1, SW1 of the setting switches 12 is turned on and SW2 is turned on.
Is set to ON, SW3 is set to ON, and SW4 is set to OFF. The LED 13 displays "Alkaline ion water 2: Acidic water 1", and the control unit 11 turns off the electromagnetic valve 4 and turns on the electromagnetic valve 7 to output the alkaline ionized water outflow 2 against the acidic water outflow 2. The quantity is 1.

When the outflow ratio is set to 1: 1, SW1 of the setting switch 12 is set to ON, SW2 is set to OFF, SW3 is set to ON, and SW4 is set to OFF. The display of the LED 13 is displayed as "alkali ionized water 1: acidic water 1", and the control unit 11 also turns off the solenoid valves 4 and 7 to set the outflow amount of the acidic water to 1 against the outflow amount of the alkaline ion water. .

In this embodiment, since the outflow amounts of the alkaline ionized water and the acidic water can be freely changed depending on the use conditions of the user, the utilization of the acidic water is promoted and the user's ease of use is improved. .

In the above embodiment, the ratio of the flow rates of the alkaline ionized water and the acidic water was changed by turning on / off the two outflow pipes.
More than one is acceptable. In addition, ON / O of the solenoid valves 4 and 7 described above
In addition to the control by the FF, the control unit 11 can automatically perform the polarity of the electrolysis power source by the set ratio of the alkaline ionized water and the acidic water. As a result, a large amount of acid water can be obtained by controlling the solenoid valves 4 and 7 by turning them on and off. Also, SW1 to SW4 of the setting switch 12
In the example above, L is used as the ratio up / down switch.
You may display the ratio by ED.

The pH may be controlled by providing an intermediate electrode for the anode and the cathode with two diaphragms. FIG. 3 shows a configuration diagram in which an intermediate electrode is provided. Here, the electrolytic groove 50 is as follows. Intermediate electrode 30 between the electrolytic electrodes 8 and 9
And the diaphragms 38 and 39 are provided between them. The running water that has passed through the electrolytic electrodes 8 and 9 and the intermediate electrode 30 reaches the outflow pipes 42, 43 and 45, 46 and 32, 35, respectively,
It flows into the common outflow pipe 40. The outflow pipes 42 and 45 are provided with solenoid valves 44 and 47, respectively. Also common outflow pipe 4
0 has solenoid valves 34 and 37, one of which is ON
The state is (closed). 33 and 36 are outlets of acidic water and alkaline ionized water, respectively. 48 and 49 are DC power supplies, and fine control is possible by controlling either or both of these power supplies. Usually 30
Since the high voltage of V is halved, an ordinary regulator IC or the like can be used and the configuration is simple.

Further, the diameters of the outlets of the outflow pipes of the alkaline water and the acidic water may be changed. Further, the position of the diaphragm may be changed or a plurality of diaphragms may be provided. Further, the number of positive and negative electrodes may be plural and the path of water passing through the electrodes may be variable.
Alternatively, the ratio of the alkaline ionized water to the acidic water may be changed by causing the positive and negative electrodes to flow in a biased manner at the inlet of the water.

[0016]

As described above, according to the present invention,
First and second alkaline ionized water outflow pipes, first solenoid valve for turning ON / OFF the connection thereof, first and second acidic water outflow pipes, and second for turning ON / OFF the connection thereof Solenoid valve, a setting switch for setting the outflow ratio of acidic water and alkaline ion water, an LED for displaying the setting ratio, and turning ON / OFF the first and second electromagnetic valves according to the setting ratio to set the alkaline ion water. Since a control unit for adjusting the outflow amount of the acidic water is provided, it is effective in promoting the use of the acidic water, eliminating waste, and improving the usability of the user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an outflow water ratio adjusting mechanism of an ion water generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a conventional ionized water generator.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an outflow water ratio adjusting mechanism of an ion water generator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Electrolyzer 2,3 Acidic water outflow pipe 4,7 Solenoid valve 5,6 Alkaline ion water outflow pipe 8,9 Electrode 10 Diaphragm 11 Control part 12 Setting switch 13 LED

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An ion water generator for producing acidic water and alkaline ionized water by applying an electrolytic power supply between electrodes of an electrolytic cell to produce acidic water and alkaline ionized water, wherein a first alkaline ionized water outflow pipe and a second alkaline water are provided. An ion water outflow pipe, a first solenoid valve for turning on / off the connection of the second alkali ion water outflow pipe to the first alkali ion water outflow pipe, a first acidic water outflow pipe, and a second Of the acidic water outflow pipe, a second solenoid valve for turning on / off the connection of the second acidic water outflow pipe to the first acidic water outflow pipe, and an outflow ratio of acidic water and alkaline ionized water A setting switch and a control unit for controlling the outflow ratio of the acidic water and the alkaline ionized water by ON / OFF controlling the first and second solenoid valves according to the setting ratio by the setting switch. Ion water generator outflow ratio controller .