JPH067895U - Sterilization float - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a sterilizing float capable of removing various bacteria and microorganisms in water simply by floating it on the surface of water. A sterilizing float characterized in that a floating substance 15 and an antibacterial substance 16 are contained in a container 11 in which water W can freely flow in and out.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 This invention relates to a germicidal float.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For example, toys may be used by toddlers when they play in the bath or pool. However, in such toys, water stains and molds sometimes occurred due to various bacteria and microorganisms floating in the water while being left for a long time. In addition, such toys are very problematic for hygiene because infants may touch them with bare hands or put them directly into their mouths.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a sterilizing float capable of removing various bacteria and microorganisms in water simply by floating it on the water surface.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 That is, the present invention relates to a sterilizing float characterized in that a floating substance and an antibacterial substance are contained in a container in which water can flow in and out.

[0005]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an example of a usage state of the sterilization float of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a container used in the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the present invention. 4 is a perspective view showing still another example.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sterilizing float 10 of the present invention comprises a container 11 and a floating substance 15 and an antibacterial substance 16 housed in the container 11. As shown in FIG. It is used by floating.

As shown in FIG. 2, the container 11 is composed of container bodies 12 and 13 that are formed in a substantially capsule shape, and a large number of water passage portions 14 including small holes are provided on the whole thereof. As shown in the figure, water can freely flow in and out. The container 11 is formed into a desired container shape such as a box shape, an egg shape, and a bag shape in addition to the above-mentioned capsule shape, and accommodates a floating substance 15 and an antibacterial substance 16 which will be described later, and a container end 17 of the container is welded. Used by being joined.

As a material for forming the container 11, synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, Teflon, polycarbonate, acrylic resin, or wood or metal is used. Also, a synthetic resin is preferably used from the viewpoint of resistance to water.

The size of the water passage portion 16 is appropriately determined according to the sizes of the floating substance 15 and the antibacterial substance 16 contained in the container 11. In this embodiment, the diameter is from 1 mm to 1. Although it is formed in a 5 mm round hole shape, it may be formed in a net shape or a slit shape.

The floating substance 15 is for imparting buoyancy to float the sterilizing float 10 on the water surface, and therefore, a well-known substance such as styrofoam, urethane sponge, and wood chips having a property of floating on water is formed in an appropriate size. It becomes. In this embodiment, the floating material 13 is a spherical polyurethane foam having a diameter of about 3 mm.

The floating substance 15 is mixed with the antibacterial substance 16 in an appropriate amount and is filled in the container 11 so that the apparent specific gravity of the entire sterilization float 10 is approximately 0. It is preferable to set it to about 7 to 0.9. As a result, as shown in FIG. 1, when it is floated in the water W, the entire sterilization float 10 floats almost directly under the water surface, and the antibacterial substance 16 contained in the container 11 is always in contact with the water W. Can be sterilized effectively. Therefore, even if the sterilization float is made compact, a high sterilization effect can be obtained.

A well-known porous adsorbent is used as the antibacterial substance 16, and the antibacterial substance 16 is sintered and granulated into particles of an appropriate size in order to increase its surface area and enhance the antibacterial effect. As the antibacterial substance 16 used here, silver zeolite or antibacterial ceramics is preferably used because of its economical efficiency and ease of processing. In this embodiment, it is formed into a spherical shape having a diameter of about 2 mm.

FIG. 3 shows another example of the present invention. Reference numeral 30 is a sterilizing float, 31 is a container, 32 is a container body, 33 is a lid part, 34 is a water passage part, 35 is a floating substance, and 36 is an antibacterial substance.

A sterilizing float 40 shown in FIG. 4 is an example in which a container 41 is formed of a bag-like material made of a net or cloth capable of entering and leaving water, and reference numeral 44 is a floating substance and 45 is an antibacterial substance.

According to this invention, the main sterilization float is floated on the water surface in a tank, a container, a bucket or the like containing water to be treated. Water flows into the container from the water passage of the container and comes into contact with the antibacterial substance to adsorb and remove various bacteria and microorganisms in the water and sterilize it with silver ions. In addition, since water freely flows in and out of the container, it is possible to always maintain a purified state, and water stains or mold will not be generated even if it is left for a long time.

[0016]

[Effect of device]

 As shown and described above, according to the sterilizing float of the present invention, microorganisms and miscellaneous bacteria in water can be surely adsorbed and removed by merely floating it on the water surface. Therefore, if it is floated with a toy for playing with water such as infants, it will be very hygienic without water stains or mold. Further, since it has a high sterilization effect in a compact shape, it can be used for sterilization of various domestic water such as water tanks for water towers, bath water, and water bottles. Further, by forming the container in various shapes, it is possible to provide a container that has a good design and taste.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an example of a use state of a sterilizing float of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a container used in the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing still another example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Sterilization float 11 Container 14 Water passage part 15 Floating substance 16 Antibacterial member W Water

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A sterilizing float, characterized in that a floating substance and an antibacterial substance are contained in a container in which water can flow in and out freely. 2. The sterilizing float according to claim 1, wherein the apparent specific gravity of the whole is 0.7 to 0.9. 3. The sterilizing float according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the floating substance comprises a synthetic resin foam and a synthetic resin hollow molded article having a spherical shape.