JPS637358Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a continuous electrolyzed water generation device that continuously generates alkaline ionized water mainly for drinking.

In this type of continuous electrolyzed water generation device, a cathode chamber and an anode chamber are separated by a porous partition wall, electrodes are provided in each electrode chamber, and a DC voltage is applied to allow water to flow through the cathode chamber and anode chamber. It is known to perform electrolysis and electroosmosis. In this type of continuous electrolyzer, water supply is controlled on the supply side in front of the electrolytic cell, and the valve on the supply side is closed when water supply is not required. Further, electrolyzed water, especially alkaline ionized water, is stored in a storage tank for use, and is supplied from the electrolytic tank to the storage tank by the drop of water. Therefore, only when the water level in the storage tank falls below a certain value is a signal given to the supply valve, and water is supplied to the electrolytic cell. This type requires a storage tank, and in order to supply water at the desired water pressure,
A pump must be installed in the supply line from the storage tank.

This invention was developed based on the above circumstances, and the water supply port side of the electrolytic cell is connected to a pressure water source such as a tap water supply, and the pressure is used to ensure water pressure in the electrolytically generated water supply line. However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a continuous electrolyzed water generating device that does not require a storage tank or a pump and can take out electrolyzed water at a desired time.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an electrolytic cell, which has an elongated cylindrical shape and has a water supply chamber 2 at its lower end. The body is divided into the center and the outer circumference by a cylindrical porous partition wall (made of unglazed ceramic or other material that functions as an electropermeable membrane) 3, with the outer circumference serving as a cathode chamber 4 and the center serving as an anode chamber 5. , electrodes 6 and 7 are provided respectively. The bipolar chambers 4 and 5 communicate with the water supply chamber 2 at their lower ends. In addition, the cathode chamber 4 and the anode chamber 5
are connected to the supply lines 8 and 9 at their upper ends, and the supply line 8 is provided with a switch means 10 such as a float switch, and the supply line 9 is equipped with a solenoid whose opening and closing are controlled by signals from the switch means 10. An on-off valve 11 such as a valve is provided. A collar 12 is provided at the tip of the supply line 8 and can be opened and closed manually. Further, the supply line 8 has a three-way valve 13 which can be manually switched between the switch means 10 and the collar 12, and is connected to the drain part 14 of the supply line 9 so as to communicate the upstream side thereof. .

In such a configuration, when the column 12 is opened, the electrolytically produced water (alkaline ionized water) in the supply line 8 is forced out to the supply destination via the column 12 (using the water pressure of the water source). At this time, the switch means 10 issues a signal with the flow of water and opens the on-off valve 11. As a result, the electrolytically generated water (acidic water) in the supply line 9 is also discharged to the drain section 14 . In short,
It is preferable that DC voltage be applied to the electrodes 6 and 7 by the function of the switch means 10. In this way, the water source and each supply line 8, 9 are connected via the electrolytic cell, forming a sealed path.
Only when 2 is opened, the switch means 10 operates and the electrolytically generated water is discharged, and each water source is used for water pressure, eliminating the need for a storage tank, a pump, etc.

Note that a signal generating means may be connected to the ring 12 to control the on-off valve 11.

In this case, the signal generating means corresponds to the switch means of the above embodiment.

Furthermore, when cleaning the electrolytic cell, etc., by manually switching the three-way valve 13 and connecting the supply line 8 to the drain section 14 of the supply line 9, dirty water and cleaning water are discharged from the drain section 14. At the time of the switching operation of the three-way valve 13, the direct current may be applied to the electrodes 6 and 7 in the opposite direction (+ and - reversed) in conjunction with this to perform a backwashing action.

As described in detail above, the present invention is equipped with a switch means and an on-off valve, so that electrolytically generated water can be delivered to a desired location at a desired time without using a storage tank or a pump.
Moreover, it can have the practical effect of being able to supply water under pressure using tap water pressure.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawing is a circuit configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. 1... Electrolytic cell, 2... Water supply chamber, 3... Partition wall,
4... Cathode chamber, 5... Anode chamber, 6, 7... Electrode,
8, 9... Supply line, 10... Switch means,
11...Opening/closing valve, 12...Turn, 13...Three-way valve, 14...Drain part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A porous partition wall separates the cathode chamber and anode chamber,
In a device in which an electrode is provided in each electrode chamber and a DC voltage is applied to perform electrolysis and electroosmosis on the water flowing through the cathode chamber and anode chamber, a switch is connected to the outlet side line leading to the cathode chamber side. Means is provided to issue a signal when alkaline ionized water flows through the line, and a valve is provided to the outlet side line leading to the anode chamber, and the switch means and the above are configured to open the valve in response to the signal. A continuous electrolyzed water generating device characterized by being linked with a valve.