JPH10328665A - Electrolytic water supply device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily carry prepared electrolytic water to an optional site and use the same thereon. SOLUTION: In an electrolytic water supply device, a portable unit 30 with a tank 40 and a main body unit 20 with an electric circuit 26 composed of a transformer and the like can be connected with and separated from easily by utilizing an interlocking structure, and a circulating circuit is formed between the tank 40 and an electrolytic cell 41 at the time of connection. The tank 40 can be used combinedly as a storage section for raw water for electrolysis and a storage section for prepared electrolytic water by the arrangement.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrolyzed water supply apparatus for generating electrolyzed water by electrolyzing raw water for electrolysis.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An electrolyzed water supply apparatus for electrolyzing tap water using a commercial power supply to generate electrolyzed water such as acidic water, alkaline water, and water containing hypochlorous acid has been known.

[0003]

The conventional electrolyzed water supply apparatus is configured to be installed and used at a certain place.
It is not normally envisaged to use it frequently, changing places of use. For this reason, when trying to use the conventional electrolyzed water supply device as a portable device, there are various problems as follows.

(1) In an electrolyzed water supply device, an electrolytic cell for electrolyzing water by flowing water between a pair of opposed electrode plates and applying a voltage between the electrode plates is widely used. Although it is used, the voltage (100 V) of the commercial power supplied to ordinary households is too high as the voltage applied between the electrode plates. Therefore, when the electrolyzed water supply device is driven by a commercial power supply, it is necessary to provide the electrolyzed water supply device with a power supply circuit unit including a transformer or the like for converting the voltage (100 V) to a predetermined lower voltage. However, a device including such a power supply circuit unit is too heavy for portable use.

(2) When a dry battery is used as a power source instead of a commercial power source, if the number of dry batteries is small, the voltage becomes insufficient. On the other hand, if the number of dry batteries is increased, the size of the apparatus becomes large and the weight of the apparatus increases. Cause an increase. Particularly, in the case of obtaining a high concentration of electrolyzed water, the required voltage is also high. Therefore, if a dry battery is used as a power source, it is difficult to reduce the size and weight of the apparatus.

(3) In the conventional electrolytic water supply device, a water conduit for introducing tap water into the electrolytic cell is connected to an existing water supply pipe or water tap, and water flowing from the water conduit into the electrolytic cell is electrically connected. There is a configuration in which the electrolytic water is decomposed and the obtained electrolytic water is discharged to the outside of the apparatus through an electrolytic water supply pipe. In such a device, if you try to use it in a different location,
The work of reconnecting the water supply pipe to the water supply pipe and hydrant is necessary, which is troublesome. Further, needless to say, such an electrolyzed water supply device as described above cannot be used in a place where there is no water supply pipe or water tap.

(4) In the above electrolyzed water supply apparatus, instead of introducing water from a water supply pipe or a water tap using a water guide pipe,
If a tank for storing tap water is provided and the tap water for electrolysis is allowed to flow from the tank to the electrolytic tank, connection work of the water conduit is unnecessary, and even in a place where there is no water supply pipe or water tap. The device is ready for use. However, in this case, if the electrolyzed water is to be used outside the reach of the electrolyzed water supply pipe, a separate portable container for carrying the electrolyzed water must be prepared, and the electrolyzed water discharged from the electrolyzed water supply pipe must be prepared. Must be stored in the portable container, and the container must be transported to the place where the electrolytic water is to be used, which is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily carry generated electrolytic water to any place and use it. An electrolytic water supply device is provided.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electrolyzed water supply apparatus comprising: a power supply circuit unit; and an electrolyzed raw water supplied from the power supply circuit unit. In an electrolyzed water supply device including an electrolyzing unit for generating electrolyzed water containing predetermined substances or ions by electrolysis, a main unit having the power supply circuit unit, and a storage unit for storing liquid A portable unit detachable from the main unit and connectable to the main unit, wherein when the portable unit is connected to the main unit, the electrolytic unit electrolyzes raw water for electrolysis in the storage unit by the electrolytic unit, and The generated electrolyzed water is stored in the storage unit.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the following description, "retained water" refers to either raw water for electrolysis or electrolyzed water stored in a storage unit, and "electrolyzes stored water". The term “electrolysis” refers to either electrolysis of raw water for electrolysis or re-electrolysis of electrolyzed water.

In the electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention, a portable unit having a storage unit such as a tank can be separated from a main unit having a power supply circuit unit such as a step-down circuit and can be connected to the main unit. The main feature is that a single storage unit can also serve as a storage unit for raw water for electrolysis and a storage unit for generated electrolyzed water.

Connecting the portable unit to the main unit means that an electric circuit between the portable unit and the main unit can be electrolyzed by using the electric power supplied from the power supply circuit unit in the storage unit of the portable unit. And / or connecting pipes. Whether only one of the electric circuit and the piping is required or both are required depends on the configuration of the electrolytic water supply device.

The configuration of the storage section and the electrolytic section of the electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention includes, for example, a configuration in which an electrode for electrolysis is disposed in a tank, and a configuration in which the electrode is provided from an outlet provided in a lower portion of the tank to an upper portion thereof. For example, a configuration in which a forced circulation pump and an electrolytic cell are provided in the middle of a bypass circulation path leading to an inlet, and the like.

The procedure for producing and using electrolyzed water in the electrolyzed water supply apparatus as described above is as follows. First, raw water for electrolysis (for example, tap water or saline) is injected into the storage unit,
The portable unit is connected to the main unit, and the electrolyzing unit electrolyzes the raw water for electrolysis. The generated electrolyzed water is stored in the storage unit. When the desired amount and concentration of the electrolyzed water are stored in the storage unit, the electrolysis is stopped, and the portable unit is separated from the main unit. Then, the portable unit is moved to a place where the electrolyzed water is to be used, and the electrolyzed water is used there.

According to the electrolyzed water supply apparatus as described above, it is not necessary to separately prepare a portable container and store the electrolyzed water therein. Further, the portable unit is lightweight because it does not include a power supply circuit unit, and can be easily carried.

In the electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention, the electrode for electrolysis disposed outside the storage section and the circulation for circulating the water stored in the storage section between the storage section and the electrode for electrolysis. And a circulation unit for circulating the stored water in the storage unit through the circulation path during the electrolysis process. In this case, the electrolysis can be performed with higher efficiency and the concentration of the generated electrolyzed water can be made more uniform than in the case where the electrodes are arranged in the storage section. The following effects can be obtained. In addition, such a configuration can be applied not only to the electrolyzed water supply device of the present invention which can be divided into a main unit and a form unit, but also to a general electrolyzed water supply device. The effect is obtained.

Further, in the electrolyzed water supply device, it is desirable that the inlet of the circulation path is provided at a position lower than the outlet in the storage section. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which bubbles are mixed in when the electrolytic water generated at the electrode is returned to the storage section, and the bubbles enter the circulation path and hinder the circulation of the stored water.

In the electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention, the portable unit may include a liquid supply unit for supplying the liquid stored in the storage unit to the outside.
Examples of the liquid supply unit include a unit that discharges electrolytic water by an electric or manual pump, a unit that ejects the electrolytic water, and a unit that sprays. Further, it is preferable that the liquid supply means can supply the electrolyzed water in various forms such as flowing water, shower, and mist. In this case, the electrolyzed water can be supplied in an appropriate form according to the purpose of use.

The electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention is suitable for producing electrolyzed water in which substances or ions generated by electrolysis are substances or ions that disappear over time. For example, when water containing chlorine ions is electrolyzed to produce hypochlorous acid-containing water, hypochlorous acid or its ions contained therein are gradually dissipated from the water surface to the air, so The bactericidal action of the acid-containing water decreases over time. In such a case, in the electrolyzed water supply device according to the present invention, since the storage unit of the portable unit also serves as the storage unit of the raw water for electrolysis, particularly, the hypochlorous acid-containing water in the storage unit is used as another storage unit. Even if the transfer operation is not performed, the hypochlorous acid-containing water stored in the storage unit can be easily re-electrolyzed simply by connecting the portable unit to the main unit and starting the electrolysis unit again.

In the electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention, an electric system for forming an electric circuit by connecting the electrolysis electrode provided in the portable unit and the main unit to the electrolysis electrode is further provided. Connection means, and when the portable unit is connected to the main unit by the electric system connection means, an electric circuit for applying a predetermined voltage generated in a power supply circuit unit of the main unit to an electrode in the portable unit is provided. It may be formed. In this case, the connection between the portable unit and the main body unit can be made only by the connection of the electric circuit by the electric connection means (for example, the connection by plug insertion, the connection by the cord), and the connection of the piping becomes unnecessary. Connection work becomes simple.

In the electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention, the portable unit may include a power storage unit for storing power supplied from the power supply circuit unit. With this configuration, even when the portable unit is separated from the main unit, the power stored in the power storage unit can be used. For example, when the portable unit is provided with a liquid supply unit using an electric pump, the pump can be driven by the electric power stored in the power storage unit. Also,
When the portable unit is provided with an electrode for electrolyzing the stored water in the storage unit, even when the portable unit is separated from the main unit, the voltage is applied to the electrode using the power stored in the power storage means. By doing so, the stored water can be electrolyzed.

The electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to the present invention further comprises an electrolysis electrode provided in the main unit, and a pipe connection means for connecting the portable unit and the main unit. When an inlet and an outlet are provided in the storage unit in the mobile unit, and the mobile unit is connected to the main unit by the pipe connection unit, the liquid in the storage unit in the mobile unit flows out of the outlet and flows in the main unit. A circulation path may be formed so as to return from the inlet to the storage section after contacting the electrode. With this configuration, since the entire electrolysis section including the electrodes and the like can be provided in the main unit, the weight of the portable unit can be further reduced.

The electrolyzed water supply device may include an outflow preventing means for preventing the stored water from flowing out of the outlet of the stored water when the portable unit is separated from the main unit. preferable. As the outflow prevention means, for example, a check valve that opens only when a pressure difference higher than a predetermined pressure set higher than the pressure at which the stored water in the storage unit naturally flows out from the outlet of the storage unit occurs. Available.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An electrolytic water supply apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the electrolyzed water supply device 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electrolyzed water supply device 10.

The electrolyzed water supply device 10 comprises a main unit 20 and a portable unit 30. The vertical cross section of the main body unit 20 is L-shaped, and a connecting projection 21 is provided on the upper surface of the substrate portion 20a. Electrolytic switch 22, display panel 23, operation keys 2
4, a buzzer 25 and a charging switch 91 are provided. Further, the electric circuit section 26 is provided inside the main unit 20.
And an electrolysis controller 27 having a timer (not shown). The electrolysis switch 22, the display panel 23, the operation keys 24, the buzzer 25, the electric circuit section 26, and the charging switch 91 are connected to the electrolysis control section 27. Electric circuit part 2
Power cord 28 extending from 6 to outside of main unit 20
Is provided with a power plug 29 at the end. Also RY
1, RY2, RY3, and RY4 are all relays, each of which has a switch ry according to the operation state of the device.
Conduction / disconnection control of 1, ry2, ry3 and ry4 is performed. Although not shown, the electric circuit unit 26 includes a transformer for converting a commercial power supply to a predetermined voltage.

On the front surface of the portable unit 30, there are provided a pump switch 31, a switching knob 32 for switching between "electrolysis" and "discharge", and a water level indication window 33 for indicating the water level in the tank 40 described later. On the upper surface of the portable unit 30, an inlet 34 for injecting raw water for electrolysis into the tank 40, a portable handle 35, and an electrolyzed water supply pipe 36 are provided. A lid 37 is attached to the inlet 34. A nozzle 38 is provided at the tip of the electrolytic water supply pipe 36. In addition, a connection concave portion 39 that fits into the connection convex portion 21 is provided on the bottom of the portable unit 30.

Inside the portable unit 30, a tank 4 is provided.
0, an electrolytic cell 41 and a storage battery 42 are provided. The inflow port of the electrolytic cell 41 communicates with the lower part of the tank 40 by a lower pipe 43, and the outflow port of the electrolytic cell 41 communicates with the upper part of the tank 40 by an upper pipe 44. On the way to the lower pipe 43,
A pump 45 for sucking the water stored in the tank 40 into the lower pipe 43 is provided, and a switching valve 46 operable by the switching knob 32 is provided downstream of the pump 45.
Are arranged. The switching valve 46 has the above-mentioned electrolyzed water supply pipe 3.
6 is connected to one end.

When the connection concave portion 39 of the portable unit 30 and the connection convex portion 21 on the substrate portion 20a of the main unit 20 are fitted, the electric circuit portion 26, the electrolytic cell 41, and the storage battery 42
The power supply line connecting the pump and the pump 45 is completed, and the electrolysis control unit 27 disconnects the electric circuit unit 26 from the electrolysis tank 41 and the storage battery 4.
2 and the power supply to the pump 45 can be controlled.

The electrolyzed water supply device 1 configured as described above
The procedure for generating electrolyzed water according to 0 is as follows, for example.

First, the user removes the lid 37 and removes the injection port 3.
4 to the desired raw water for electrolysis (tap water, saline, etc.)
Inject into 0. At this time, the water level in the tank 40 is confirmed through the water level indication window 33, and when a predetermined amount (or a desired amount) of the raw water for electrolysis is stored in the tank 40, the injection is stopped, and the lid 37 is attached to the injection port 34. When the injection of the raw water for electrolysis is completed, after confirming in advance that the electrolysis switch 22 and the pump switch 31 are "OFF", the power plug 29 is inserted into an outlet (not shown), and the connection of the portable unit 30 is performed. The portable unit 30 is placed on the board portion 20a of the main unit 20 so that the concave portion 39 is fitted into the connecting convex portion 21 of the main unit 20. When the power plug 29 is inserted into the outlet, the operation keys 24 can be operated. Further, the switching knob 32 is set to “Electrolysis”, and the lower piping 4 is connected from the tank 40 to the inlet of the electrolysis tank 41.
Make 3 pass through all.

Thereafter, the operation keys 24 are operated to appropriately set the electrolysis time displayed on the display panel 23, and then the electrolysis switch 22 is turned on. Then, the electrolysis control unit 27 starts counting time using a timer, and the relays RY1 to RY3 turn on the switches ry1 to ry3, respectively. Thereby, the accumulation of the electric power in the storage battery 42 and the application of the voltage to the electrode of the electrolytic cell 41 are started. Further, the switch ry2
The pump 45 is operated by the electric power supplied through the tank 40, and the raw water for electrolysis stored in the tank 40 is sucked from the lower pipe 43 and returned to the tank 40 from the upper pipe 44 via the electrolytic tank 41. Thus, the raw water for electrolysis is electrolyzed.

When a set time elapses after the start of the electrolysis, a timer provided in the electrolysis control unit 27 issues an end signal. In response to this, the electrolysis control unit 27 sounds the buzzer 25 and the relays RY1 to RY3. Is the switch ry1
~ Ry3 is cut. Thus, the operation automatically stops.

Next, the procedure for discharging the generated electrolytic water is as follows, for example. First, the user separates the portable unit 30 from the main unit 20 and moves the portable unit 30 to a place where the electrolytic water is to be used. Then, the switching knob 32 is set to “discharge”, and the nozzle 3 is switched from the tank 40 through the lower pipe 43, the switching valve 46, and the electrolytic water supply pipe 36.
8 is formed. After this, when the pump switch 31 is turned on, the relay RY4 turns on the switch ry4 accordingly, and the storage battery 42
The pump 45 is driven by the discharge from. Thereby, the electrolytic water in the tank 40 is supplied to the lower pipe 43 and the switching valve 46.
And discharged from the nozzle 38 through the electrolytic water supply pipe 36.

In the electrolyzed water supply device 10, when the charge switch 91 is turned on while the pump switch 31 is turned off, electric power can be stored in the storage battery 42 without performing electrolysis. If power is stored in the storage battery 42 in advance, electrolysis of raw water for electrolysis and re-electrolysis of electrolyzed water remaining in the tank 40 can be performed even when the portable unit 30 is separated from the main unit 20. It is.

In the electrolyzed water supply apparatus 10 as described above, the concentration of the generated electrolyzed water is adjusted by appropriately changing the amount of the raw water for electrolysis to be injected into the tank 40 and / or the length of the electrolysis time. Is possible. That is, if the amount of raw water for electrolysis is the same, the longer the electrolysis time, the higher the concentration of electrolyzed water. If the electrolysis time is the same, the concentration of the electrolyzed water increases as the amount of the raw water for electrolysis decreases. Therefore, for example, a scale indicating the initial injection amount of the raw water for electrolysis is cut in advance in the water level indication window 33, and the user sets the electrolysis time after injecting the raw water for electrolysis up to the scale. The electrolysis time can be used as a parameter indicating the concentration of electrolyzed water to be generated. In such a case, instead of displaying the set electrolysis time on the display panel 23, the concentration of the electrolyzed water to be generated is set as follows.
For example, characters may be displayed by “low”, “middle”, “high”, stepped numerical display, LED display, or the like. Furthermore, a water level sensor for detecting the water level is provided in the tank 40, and the electrolysis control unit 27 automatically calculates the electrolysis time based on the detected water level and the concentration set by the user. Good.

In the case where the generated electrolyzed water has a concentration that decreases with time, for example, water containing hypochlorous acid, a means for confirming a change in the concentration of the electrolyzed water after generation is provided. Anything is convenient.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a modification of the electrolyzed water supply device 10. As shown in FIG. Electrolytic water supply device 10 of FIG.
Is characterized by comprising means for confirming a change in concentration of the electrolyzed water after generation.

Referring to FIG. 3, a density change calculator 47 is provided inside the portable unit 30. The density change calculator 47 includes a timer, a memory (neither is shown),
3A, a display panel 48 (not shown in FIG. 3 but arranged on the front surface of the portable unit 30) is provided. Basic data indicating a target change is stored in advance.
The concentration change calculator 47 is connected to the electrolysis controller 27 inside the main unit 20.

The user operates the operation keys 24 of the electrolysis controller 27.
When the electrolysis time is set by operating (see FIG. 1), the electrolysis controller 27 sends a concentration instruction signal indicating the concentration of the electrolyzed water corresponding to the electrolysis time to the concentration change calculator 47, and receives the concentration change signal. The calculator 47 stores the density value in the memory. Thereafter, the timer of the electrolysis control unit 27
When the electrolysis end signal is sent to the controller, the concentration change calculator 47 displays the concentration previously stored in the memory on the display panel 48, and starts time counting by a timer. Thereafter, the density change calculator 47
Changes the density display on the display panel 48 appropriately according to the elapsed time measured by the timer based on the basic data.

When the generated electrolyzed water is sterilized water such as hypochlorous acid-containing water, the sterilization degree is displayed on the display panel 48 as shown in FIG. Is also good.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an electrolyzed water supply device 60 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electrolyzed water supply device 60. In the following description, among the components of the electrolyzed water supply device 60 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, it is assumed that the components are the same as the corresponding components of the electrolyzed water supply device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, it is assumed that the generated electrolyzed water is sterilized water such as hypochlorous acid-containing water.

In the electrolyzed water supply device 60, a power switch 61, a confirmation key 62,
Operation panel 6 having cancel key 90 and operation key 24
3, a buzzer 25, and a display panel 64 are provided. Further, on the side surface of the vertical portion 20b of the main body unit 20 on the portable unit 30 side, a lower piping connection convex portion 65 and an upper piping connecting convex portion 66 each having an opening at an end surface are provided. Also, the upper surface of the substrate portion 20a and the vertical portion 20b
The installation switches 51a and 51b are respectively disposed on the side surfaces.

An electric circuit 26, an electrolysis controller 67 having a timer (not shown), and an electrolyzer 41 are provided inside the main unit 20. The inflow port of the electrolytic cell 41 communicates with the opening of the lower pipe connection projection 65 through the first lower pipe 68. The outlet of the electrolytic cell 41 is connected to the first upper pipe 69.
Thereby, it communicates with the opening of the upper pipe connection projection 66.
On the first lower pipe 68, the inlet side solenoid valve 70, the pump 4
5. A water flow switch 71 is provided. An outlet solenoid valve 72 is provided on the first upper pipe 69. Operation panel 63, buzzer 25, display panel 64, electric circuit section 2
6 and the water flow switch 71 are connected to the electrolysis controller 67. The electrolytic cell 41, the inlet-side solenoid valve 70, the outlet-side solenoid valve 72, and the pump 45 are connected to the electric circuit unit 26.

The switching knob 3 is provided on the front of the portable unit 30.
2. A sterilization degree dial 81 and a water level indication window 33 are provided. The sterilization degree dial 81 reproduces a state in which the sterilization degree of the generated sterilization water decreases with time, and its configuration is almost the same as that of a screw-type manual timer.

On the upper surface of the portable unit 30, there are provided an inlet 34 having a lid 37, a manual pump 82, and an electrolytic water supply pipe 36 having a nozzle 38 at the tip. On the side surface of the portable unit 30 on the main unit 20 side, a lower pipe connection concave portion 83 and an upper pipe connection concave portion 84 having an opening at an end surface are provided. The recess 83 for connecting the lower pipe and the recess 84 for connecting the upper pipe mount the portable unit 30 on the substrate 20 a of the main unit 20, and hold the side of the portable unit 30 to the vertical portion 20 of the main unit 20.
When it is brought into close contact with the side surface b, it is provided at a position where it is fitted to the lower pipe connection projection 65 and the upper pipe connection projection 66 of the main unit 20.

A tank 40 and a switching valve 46 are provided inside the portable unit 30. The opening of the lower pipe connection recess 83 communicates with the lower part of the tank 40 via a second lower pipe 85, and the opening of the upper pipe connection recess 84 communicates with the upper part of the tank 40 via a second upper pipe 86. I have. The switching valve 46 is provided on the second lower pipe 85. The end of the electrolytic water supply pipe 36 is connected to the switching valve 46. Also, the manual pump 82 on the upper part of the portable unit
Is in the state of being provided on the way of the electrolytic water supply pipe 36.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the display panel 64. The display panel 64 has a character display section 64a, a set sterilization degree display section 64b, a set water level display section 64c, and an installation completion indicator light 64.
d is provided. The set sterilization degree display section 64b and the set water level display section 64c have five-stage LED display.
An operation message, an error message, and the like corresponding to the control state of the electrolysis control unit 67 can be displayed in characters on the character display unit 64a. In addition to the setting water level display section 64c having five levels, the scale of the water level instruction window is also five levels (see FIG. 5).

The electrolyzed water supply device 6 configured as described above
The procedure for generating sterilizing water according to 0 is, for example, as follows.

First, the user places the portable unit 30 on the board portion 20a of the main unit 20, and
0 lower pipe connection projection 65 and upper pipe connection projection 6
6 is fitted into the lower pipe connection recess 83 and the upper pipe connection recess 84 of the portable unit 30. Then, the power plug 29 is inserted into an outlet (not shown), and the power switch 61 is turned on. When the protrusion and the recess are completely fitted,
The installation switches 51a and 51b are both conductive,
Upon detecting this, the electrolysis controller 67 turns on the installation completion indicator lamp 64d of the display panel 64.

After confirming that the installation completion indicating lamp 64d is lit, the user injects the raw water for electrolysis from the injection port 34 and sets the switching knob 32 to "electrolysis". Then, the operation keys 24 are operated to input the amount of the injected raw water for electrolysis and the sterilization degree to be generated, and the confirmation key 62 is pressed. When receiving the input of the confirmation key 62, the electrolysis controller 6
Reference numeral 7 displays a message prompting reconfirmation of the settings on the character display section 64a (for example, "Is the setting of the sterilization degree and the water level acceptable?"). After confirming this message, the user can reset the sterilization degree and the water level or cancel the generation of the sterilization water by pressing the cancel key 90.
push. On the other hand, when the generation of the electrolytic water is started, the confirmation key 62 is pressed again.

When the confirmation key 62 is pressed again, the electrolysis controller 67 opens the inlet-side solenoid valve 70 and the outlet-side solenoid valve 72, and starts the pump 45. Tank 40 and electrolytic cell 41
After a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) for stabilizing the circulation of water, the electrolysis control unit 67 checks the output signal of the water flow switch 71 and checks whether the water is flowing normally. If the water flow switch 71 does not output a water flow detection signal, it is most likely that the cause is that the switching knob 32 is not set to “electrolysis”. Therefore, when detecting an abnormality in the output signal of the water flow switch 71, the electrolysis control unit 67 closes the inlet-side solenoid valve 70 and the outlet-side solenoid valve 72, stops the pump 45, and sounds the buzzer 25, The switching knob 32 is displayed on the character display section 64a.
(For example, "Set the switching knob to" Electrolysis "and press the confirmation key") is output.

When it is confirmed that the water is circulating normally, the electrolysis controller 67 sets the voltage applied to the electrode of the electrolysis tank 41 and / or the electrolysis time based on the set sterilization degree and water level. Then, the application of the voltage and the timing by the timer are started. Thereafter, when the time measured by the timer reaches the above-described electrolysis time, the electrolysis controller 67 stops the pump 45, stops the application of the voltage, and closes the inlet-side solenoid valve 70 and the outlet-side solenoid valve 72, The buzzer 25 is sounded, and an instruction message for the subsequent work (for example, "set the switching knob to" discharge "and set the sterilization degree dial") is displayed on the character display section 64a.

The sterilization degree dial 81 is set at the same scale as the previously set sterilization degree. As time elapses thereafter, the sterility dial 81 gradually rotates clockwise to indicate the sterility at each time point. Therefore, when sterilizing water is used after a while after the generation, the sterilization degree at that time can be understood at a glance by confirming the instruction of the sterilization degree dial 81. When the sterilization degree is lower than the desired sterilization degree, the portable unit 30 is used. Can be attached to the main unit 20 to re-electrolyze the stored water.

When the above operation is completed, the portable unit 3
0 is separated from the main unit 20 and moved to a place where sterile water is to be used. Then, when the nozzle 38 is directed to the object to be sterilized and the manual pump 82 is manually operated,
The sterilized water in the tank 40 is supplied to the second lower pipe 85 and the switching valve 46.
Then, the water is discharged from the nozzle 38 through the electrolytic water supply pipe 36.

In the electrolyzed water supply device 60, the stored water stored in the tank 40 does not open on the second lower pipe 85 at a pressure at which the water naturally flows out, but only when a higher pressure difference is generated. An open check valve may be provided. In this case, when the portable unit 30 is separated from the main unit 20, the switching knob 32 is set to “electrolysis”
Even if it is switched to, the situation where the stored water in the tank 40 enters through the opening of the lower pipe connection concave portion 83 through the second lower pipe 85 can be prevented.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment is not limited to the above, and can be variously modified within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an electrolytic water supply device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electrolytic water supply device of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a modification of the electrolytic water supply device of FIG. 1;

4A and 4B are views showing a display panel of the electrolytic water supply device of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an electrolytic water supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electrolytic water supply device of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a display panel of the electrolytic water supply device of FIG. 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 60 ... electrolyzed water supply device 20 ... body unit 26 ... electric circuit unit 27, 67 ... electrolysis control unit 30 ... portable unit 32 ... switching knob 36 ... electrolyzed water supply pipe 38 ... nozzle 40 ... tank 41 ... electrolyzer 42 ... Storage battery 45 Pump 47 Concentration change calculator 81 Sterilization degree dial 82 Manual pump

Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Yasuhiro Kumamoto 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Touchi Kikai Co., Ltd. (72) Fumiki Akiyama 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka No. 1 Toto Kiki Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Junji Yonezawa 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture Toto Kiki Co., Ltd.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An electrolysis system comprising: a power supply circuit section; and an electrolytic section for electrolyzing raw water for electrolysis using electric power supplied from the power supply circuit section to generate electrolyzed water containing predetermined substances or ions. A water supply device, comprising: a main unit having the power supply circuit unit; and a mobile unit having a storage unit for storing a liquid, the mobile unit being separable from the main unit and connectable to the main unit. Electrolyzed raw water for electrolysis in the storage unit is electrolyzed by the electrolysis unit when is connected to the main unit, and the electrolyzed water generated there is stored in the storage unit. . 2. An electrode for electrolysis arranged outside the storage section, a circulation path for circulating water stored in the storage section between the storage section and the electrode for electrolysis, and The apparatus for supplying electrolyzed water according to claim 1, further comprising: a circulating means for circulating the stored water in the storage section through the circulation path. 3. The electrolytic water supply apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an inlet of the circulation path is provided at a position lower than an outlet in the storage section. 4. The electrolyzed water supply apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the substance or ion generated by the electrolysis is a substance or ion that disappears with time. 5. An electrolysis electrode provided in the portable unit, and electric system connecting means for connecting the portable unit to the main unit to form an electric circuit, wherein the electric system connection is provided. When the portable unit is connected to the main unit by means, an electric circuit for applying a predetermined voltage generated in a power supply circuit of the main unit to an electrode in the portable unit is formed. The electrolyzed water supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The electrolyzed water supply device according to claim 1, wherein the portable unit includes a power storage unit for storing power supplied from the power supply circuit unit. 7. An electrolysis electrode provided in the main unit, and a pipe connecting means for connecting the portable unit and the main unit, wherein an inlet and an outlet are provided in a storage section in the portable unit. Is provided, and when the portable unit is connected to the main unit by the piping connection means,
A circulation path is formed such that the liquid in the storage section in the portable unit flows out of the outlet, contacts the electrode in the main unit, and then returns to the storage section from the inlet again. The electrolyzed water supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 8. The storage device according to claim 7, further comprising an outflow preventing means for preventing stored water from flowing out of an outlet of the storage unit when the portable unit is separated from the main unit. Electrolyzed water supply equipment.