JPWO2017061056A1 - Hydrogen generation unit - Google Patents

Abstract

It has a hole that discharges hydrogen gas to the outside, a hydrogen generating agent that contains water to generate hydrogen, water, and a non-outflowing state holding means that holds the water in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent. The sub container is housed in a main container having a main discharge means having a hole for discharging hydrogen gas to the outside, and is configured integrally with the sub container. The main container including the sub container is slidably inserted into the liquid, and the non-outflow state holding means applies the predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the main container, thereby the non-outflow state of the non-outflow state holding means. Water is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent, and with the application of the energy as a trigger, the water in the outflow state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent in the sub-container. Generated hydrogen as a secondary release By discharged through said main discharge means and stages, and configured to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration into the hydrogen generating unit of the liquid.

Description

  The present invention relates to a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in a liquid.

  The water we drink on a daily basis plays an extremely important role as the basis for health, and as people are becoming more health conscious, more attention is being paid to drinking water.

  Conventionally, various drinking waters that meet such needs have been proposed. For example, oxygen water in which a large amount of oxygen is dissolved in drinking water and hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved are known. .

  In particular, hydrogen water containing molecular hydrogen has been reported to contribute to health, such as reduction of in vivo oxidative stress and suppression of increase in blood LDL.

  Such hydrogen water is generated by dissolving hydrogen in water, but it is generally difficult to obtain hydrogen or dissolve pure hydrogen in water.

  In addition, since hydrogen dissolved in water is gradually removed over time unless a container with extremely low hydrogen permeability is used, it is desirable to use it as soon as possible after preparation of hydrogen water.

  In view of this, a hydrogen adding device in which a hydrogen generating agent is sealed inside a bottomed cylindrical container of about several centimeters has been proposed so that hydrogen water can be easily prepared even in general households (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

  According to such a hydrogenation device, hydrogen water can be generated by containing hydrogen in water by being sealed in a container such as a plastic bottle containing water.

  However, the conventional hydrogenation device according to Patent Document 1 takes out the hydrogen generator from the moisture-proof packaging bag, inserts the hydrogen generator into a separate sealed container, and further adds a predetermined amount of water for reacting with the hydrogen generator. Then, the work of closing the lid is required.

  Such complicated work is difficult especially for those who are not good at detailed work such as elderly people, and there has been a demand for a means for generating hydrogen water more easily. In the hydrogen generating units according to Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3 that have been applied, the hydrogen generating agent that contains water to generate hydrogen, the water, and the non-outflow that maintains water in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent The state holding means is configured to be housed in a container having a discharge means having a hole for releasing hydrogen gas to the outside, and the non-outflow state holding means applies a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container. The non-outflowing water is changed into an outflowing state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent, and the water in the outflowing state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, triggered by the application of energy. Release hydrogen By releasing via means, liquid (hereinafter referred to. As drinking water synonymous) have found a structure hydrogen generating unit to produce a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the invasion of the hydrogen generating unit of.

  That is, after the hydrogen generation unit is taken out of the moisture-proof packaging bag, water is started to flow out by a pressing force sandwiched by fingers from the outside of the container, and hydrogen generation is started. A hydrogen generation unit that can generate a hydrogen-containing liquid that contains hydrogen just by putting the hydrogen generation unit into potable water and closing it, and can generate a hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than conventional hydrogenation equipment. Can be provided.

JP2012-02962A Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-000740 Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-081949

  The hydrogen generation units according to Patent Documents 2 and 3 are very excellent in that a hydrogen-containing liquid can be easily obtained even at least for those who are not good at fine work such as elderly people. This technology is indispensable for the worldwide spread of

  However, in the hydrogen generating unit according to Patent Document 2, it is necessary to use a member such as a semipermeable membrane that is difficult to process and expensive as a hydrogen gas releasing means. It is necessary to wait for further technological development including the field.

  Moreover, the hydrogen generation unit according to Patent Document 2 can be provided to general consumers at low cost by using a container made of a synthetic resin material having a narrow passage that forms a hydrogen discharge port. Further, from many experiments by the inventors of the present application, by-products containing reacted water remaining inside the container after the production of hydrogen are drinking water in the preparation container from the hydrogen discharge port (hereinafter referred to as liquid). Even if the user of the hydrogen generation unit has implemented an unexpected usage method, the prevention of outflow to drinking water should be achieved by forming a backflow prevention unit or trap chamber. Yes.

  However, since the hydrogen outlet is a mechanical constriction passage, whether or not the hydrogen generation unit can be completely prevented from flowing out into drinking water even when the user of the hydrogen generation unit performs an unexpected usage method. There were doubts about.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention provides a hydrogen generation unit in which prevention of outflow of by-products after hydrogen generation in the container into drinking water is enhanced as compared with conventional hydrogen generation units.

In order to solve the above conventional problems, in the hydrogen generation unit according to the present invention,
(1) In a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by introducing hydrogen into the liquid to produce hydrogen-containing liquid, the hydrogen generation unit includes a hydrogen generating agent that contains water to generate hydrogen, water, A non-outflow state holding means for holding the water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent, and is housed in a sub-container provided with a sub-release means having a hole for releasing hydrogen gas to the outside, The sub-container is housed in a main container having a main discharge means having a hole for discharging hydrogen gas to the outside, and is integrally formed. The main container including the sub-container is the liquid The non-outflow state holding means changes into an outflow state in which the water in the non-outflow state can react with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy from outside the main container. The energy Triggered by the application of ghee, the water in the spilled state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, and the hydrogen generated in the sub-container is released through the sub-release means and the main release means. The hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit.

The hydrogen generation unit according to the present invention is also characterized by the following points.
(2) The sub-accommodating body includes a sub-accommodating chamber that accommodates the hydrogen generating agent, the water, and the non-outflow state holding means, and the main accommodating body includes a main accommodating chamber that accommodates the sub-accommodating body. The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment that hermetically accommodates the water so as to be in the non-outflow state, and the compartment discharges the water contained therein and discharges the water. When the predetermined amount of pressing force for holding the main container with fingers is applied as the energy, the fragile portion is broken, and the water in the outflow state becomes the hydrogen generating agent. It is configured to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit by discharging the hydrogen generated by the reaction with the secondary discharge means and the main discharge means.
(3) The main discharge means includes a main hydrogen discharge port formed by a tubular constriction passage, and the sub discharge means includes a sub hydrogen discharge port formed by a tubular constriction passage.
(4) The main / sub container is made of a flexible synthetic resin material, the main container communicates with the main hydrogen discharge port, the sub container communicates with the sub hydrogen discharge port, The sub-accommodating chamber further accommodates a penetrating member, the penetrating member has a penetrating projection with a sharp tip, and the sub-accommodating chamber accommodates the penetrating projection opposite to the fragile portion, A predetermined amount of pressing force for holding the main container with fingers is applied as the energy, so that the penetrating protrusion breaks the fragile portion, and the water that has flowed out reacts with the hydrogen generating agent. The generated hydrogen is discharged through the main / sub hydrogen discharge port to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit.
(5) The opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port is a vertical direction, and the opening direction of the sub hydrogen discharge port is a horizontal direction.
(6) In the narrowed passage of the main hydrogen discharge port, the upper side wall of the main storage chamber communicating with the narrowed passage of the main hydrogen discharge port is formed in a concave shape when viewed from the front consisting of left and right side portions and a bottom portion. A backflow prevention unit in which a lower end portion of the narrow passage of the main hydrogen discharge port communicates with a bottom portion;
(7) The lower side of the main container is formed with a sharp tip.
(8) A cover body attachable to the main container of the hydrogen generation unit, wherein the cover body substantially covers the main container by attaching the cover body to the main container, and the cover An external force blocking portion is provided so that the non-outflow state holding means can maintain the non-outflow state even when an external force as mechanical energy is applied from the outside of the body.

  According to the hydrogen generation unit of the present invention, in a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by introducing it into the liquid, the hydrogen generation unit generates hydrogen by containing water. A sub-release unit having a hole for discharging hydrogen gas to the outside, and a hydrogen generator for water, a non-outflow state holding unit for holding the water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generator The sub container is housed in a main container having a main discharge means having a hole for discharging hydrogen gas to the outside, and is configured integrally with the sub container. The main container is slidably introduced into the liquid, and the non-outflow state holding means applies the predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the main container, thereby allowing the non-outflow state water to flow into the hydrogen generating agent. Spill condition that can react with Using the energy application as a trigger, the water in the spilled state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, and the hydrogen produced in the sub-container is produced as the sub-release means and the main release means. Since the hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit, the water after the reaction should be discharged from the sub-container through the sub-release means. Even if it flows out, the water after the reaction that has flowed out remains in the main container, so that it is possible to prevent the water after the reaction from flowing into the liquid outside the hydrogen generation unit.

  In addition, since the hydrogen generating unit container has a double structure, the surface temperature of the outer main container is high because heat generated by the hydrogen generation reaction is mitigated through the internal sub container. It is easy to handle, and even if the temperature of the liquid in the preparation container in contact with the outer surface of the main container is low, the temperature reduction of the hydrogen generating agent stored in the sub container can be prevented, and the hydrogen generation reaction can be prevented. There is no hindrance.

  Furthermore, even if the liquid in the preparation container enters the inside through the main discharge means, the intruded liquid cannot enter the inside of the sub-container and does not come into contact with the hydrogen generating agent. The water does not come into contact with the hydrogen generator and does not hinder the hydrogen generation reaction.

  Moreover, even if a predetermined amount of external force is unintentionally applied from outside the main container, the non-outflowing water is easily generated by the double structure container, as compared with a hydrogen generation unit comprising a single container. Since it does not change to the outflow state, the generation of hydrogen gas against the user's intention can be prevented as much as possible.

  The sub-accommodator includes a sub-accommodating chamber that accommodates the hydrogen generating agent, the water, and the non-outflow state holding means, and the main accommodating body includes a main accommodating chamber that accommodates the sub-accommodating body. The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment that hermetically accommodates the water so as to be in the non-outflow state, and the compartment discharges the water contained therein and The fragile portion is broken by applying a predetermined amount of pressing force that sandwiches the main container with fingers as the energy, and the water in the outflow state becomes the hydrogen generating agent. By configuring the hydrogen-containing liquid to be generated regardless of infiltration into the hydrogen generation unit of the liquid by discharging the hydrogen generated by the reaction through the auxiliary discharge means and the main discharge means, The main container that forms the outline of the hydrogen generation unit Pinching while very easily can start the production reaction of hydrogen because it to flow out state of water by simply pressing enough to break the weakened part, moreover, the task of water injection to the interior of the container is not required.

  The main discharge means includes a main hydrogen discharge port formed by a tubular constriction passage, and the sub discharge means includes a sub hydrogen discharge port formed by a tubular constriction passage so that the main / sub container can Since the main and sub hydrogen discharge ports can be formed in each of the main and sub containers without using separate members, the hydrogen generating unit can be manufactured at low cost, which is advantageous in terms of cost.

  The main / sub container is made of a flexible synthetic resin material, the main container is in communication with the main hydrogen discharge port, the sub container is in communication with the sub hydrogen discharge port, The accommodating chamber further accommodates a penetrating member, the penetrating member has a penetrating projection with a sharp tip, and the sub-accommodating chamber accommodates the penetrating projection facing the fragile portion, When a predetermined amount of pressing force for holding the main container with fingers is applied as energy, the penetrating protrusion breaks the fragile portion, and the water that has flowed out reacts with the hydrogen generating agent. Since the generated hydrogen is discharged through the main / sub hydrogen discharge port, the hydrogen containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit. Even if the pressing force applied by pinching with Since it is possible to break easily fragile portion by Spoken projections, it can be started very easily the hydrogen production reaction because the easy water at least those forces of the hand, such as the elderly is weak it to flow out state.

  In addition, since the opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port is a vertical direction and the opening direction of the sub hydrogen discharge port is a horizontal direction, the opening directions are different from each other, so that water is generated in an outflow state to generate hydrogen. In the unlikely event that hydrogen gas spouts upward together with water, the opening direction of the secondary hydrogen discharge port is horizontal, so that the water after reaction hardly flows out from the secondary hydrogen discharge port. Even if the generation unit is tilted greatly, the opening direction of the secondary hydrogen discharge port becomes substantially vertical, and even if water after reaction in the secondary container flows out of the secondary hydrogen discharge port, the opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port at that time is horizontal. Since it is a direction, it is possible to prevent water after reaction from flowing out of the main container at once.

  Further, the narrowed passage of the main hydrogen discharge port has an upper side wall of the main storage chamber that communicates with the narrowed passage of the main hydrogen discharge port, and has a concave shape when viewed from the front consisting of left and right side portions and a bottom portion. By providing a backflow prevention unit in which the lower end portion of the constriction passage of the main hydrogen discharge port is communicated, the hydrogen generation unit should be greatly inclined, and water after reaction exists in the main container. In this case, even if the water moves toward the water main hydrogen outlet after the reaction, the water after the reaction does not stay in the concave bottom, and after the reaction on either the left or right side of the concave bottom. Since water stays, it is possible to prevent the water after the reaction from flowing out into the liquid outside the main container.

  In addition, since the lower side of the main container is sharpened at the tip, the top and bottom of the hydrogen generation unit are clarified, and the direction in which the hydrogen generation unit is introduced into the liquid in a preparation container such as a PET bottle is intuitively grasped. be able to.

  Furthermore, the cover body is attachable to the main container of the hydrogen generation unit, and the cover body substantially covers the main container by attaching the cover body to the main container, and the cover body. Since the external force blocking part is provided so that the non-outflow state holding means can maintain the non-outflow state even when an external force as mechanical energy is applied from the outside, the hydrogen generation unit is not intended. By applying the external force, it is possible to prevent water from flowing out and starting a hydrogen generation reaction.

(A) is a figure which shows the front view and upper end of a hydrogen generation unit, (b) is a side view of a hydrogen generation unit. It is an exploded view of a hydrogen generation unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the method of making water into an effluent state manually. (A) shows a hydrogen generation unit in which water is not discharged, (b) shows the middle of the outflow state, and (c) is an explanatory view showing the final stage of the outflow state. (A) is an explanatory view showing the upper part of the preparation container opened and charged with the hydrogen generation unit, and (b) is an explanatory view showing the upper part of the preparation container closed and charged with the hydrogen generation unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which reversed the hydrogen generating unit in the time of hydrogen production. (A) is the perspective view which showed the partition member and the penetration member which concerns on a modification, (b) is a side view which shows the accommodation state in the sub-accommodation chamber set facing these. (A) is a front perspective view of a hydrogen generation unit equipped with a cover body, and (b) is a rear perspective view.

  The present invention relates to a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by being charged into the liquid.

  And, the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment is characterized by a hydrogen generating agent that contains water to generate hydrogen, water, and a non-outflow state that holds the water in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent. And holding means are accommodated in a sub-container provided with sub-release means having a hole for releasing hydrogen gas to the outside, and the sub-container comprises main discharge means having a hole for releasing hydrogen gas to the outside. The main container including the sub-accommodating body is integrally inserted and accommodated in the main container, and the non-outflow state holding means is disposed outside the main container. The non-outflowing water is changed to an outflowing state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy, and the outflowing state is triggered by the application of the energy. Water into the hydrogen generator The hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit by reacting and releasing the hydrogen generated in the sub-container through the sub-release means and the main release means. It is configured accordingly.

  Here, the liquid for dissolving hydrogen is not particularly limited, but drinks such as water, juice and tea, and chemicals used for injection and infusion, etc. Can be used as a liquid.

  The hydrogen generating agent is not particularly limited as long as it generates hydrogen when it comes into contact with moisture, and may be a mixture.

  Examples of the mixture that generates hydrogen by contact with moisture include a mixture of a metal or metal compound having a higher ionization tendency than hydrogen and a reaction accelerator such as acid or alkali.

  Examples of the metal that can be suitably used include iron, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and the like. Suitable reaction accelerators include, for example, various acids, calcium hydroxide, and oxidation. Calcium, anion exchange resin, calcined calcium, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide and the like can be used.

  In addition, a substance having functionality may be added to the hydrogen generating agent as needed as long as practically necessary hydrogen generation reaction is not hindered. For example, by adding a substance that generates an endothermic reaction when contacted with water (for example, urea or a substance that corresponds to a food additive that produces the same effect), a hydrogen generation reaction is caused. The generated heat can also be suppressed.

  Further, the hydrogen generating agent is not necessarily limited to being accommodated in a bag made of nonwoven fabric or the like and disposed at a predetermined location, and may be directly disposed at a predetermined location according to the embodiment.

  The water is not particularly limited as long as it can generate hydrogen from a hydrogen generator, and for example, pure water, tap water, well water, or the like can be used. Moreover, the water may be water that does not hinder the generation of hydrogen to the extent that a hydrogen-containing liquid cannot be generated, and may be water in which some substance is dissolved. For example, an acid as a reaction accelerator may be dissolved, and a hydrogen generator may be configured to generate hydrogen while supplying water by reacting with a metal or a metal compound.

  The non-outflow state holding means is a means for holding water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent (a metal or a metal compound when the hydrogen generating agent is formed simultaneously with the addition of water).

  As an example of the non-outflowing state holding means, for example, there can be mentioned a flexible compartment chamber in which water is hermetically accommodated to be in a non-outflowing state.

  In the compartment, by forming a weakened portion that discharges the water stored by applying a predetermined amount of external force to the outflow state, the user can generate hydrogen when desired. The reaction can be started.

  In particular, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the aforementioned compartment, it can be used as a trigger for the hydrogen generation reaction by applying an external force as energy. Needless to say, the aforementioned weak portion is formed to such an extent that water can be discharged by this external force.

  These hydrogen generating agent, water, and non-outflow state holding means are accommodated in a sub-container contained in the main container to form a hydrogen generation unit. The main / sub container may be provided with a material or structure capable of transmitting energy applied to the non-outflow state holding means.

  That is, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the above-described compartment, the main / sub container is bent when pressed by a part capable of transmitting an external force to the compartment, such as a fingertip. The material and the structure which can give external force to a compartment through the wall part of a container can be mentioned.

  The sub-container includes a sub-hydrogen discharge port formed by a narrow passage as a sub-release means for releasing hydrogen generated in the sub-container into the main container. The main hydrogen discharge port formed by the constricted passage is provided as main discharge means for discharging the hydrogen generated inside the sub container to the outside of the main container.

  This constriction passage is for discharging hydrogen into the main container or out of the main container. For this purpose, the constriction passage is branched in the middle or formed in a discontinuous state (comprising a plurality of constriction passages). Further, it may be appropriately configured such that the shape is a straight line or a curved line.

  The main container is made of a material that can prevent the liquid outside the hydrogen generating unit from entering the main container and can release the hydrogen generated inside the sub container from the main hydrogen discharge port to the outside of the main container. It is sufficient if it is formed.

  In addition, even if the liquid outside the hydrogen generating unit has entered the main container, the sub container can prevent the liquid from entering the sub container, and the hydrogen generated inside the sub container can be prevented. What is necessary is just to be formed with the material which can be discharged | emitted from a subhydrogen discharge port into the main container.

  More preferably, the main / sub container does not transmit metal ions, inorganic compounds, and organic substances such as components constituting the hydrogen generator.

  Examples of such materials include synthetic resin materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyester.

  By the way, it is possible to add a mechanical valve mechanism such as a check valve to the main / sub hydrogen discharge ports as the discharge means. That is, the internal pressure of the generated hydrogen instantaneously opens against the urging force of the valve mechanism that prevents the liquid from entering, thereby allowing hydrogen bubbles to enter the liquid from the sub container through the main container. It can also be released.

  Note that a cover body that substantially covers the main container can be attached to the hydrogen generation unit. The cover body is a protective member that prevents an external force as energy from being unintentionally applied to the compartment when the hydrogen generating unit is transported and prevents water from flowing out and reacting with the hydrogen generating agent.

  Examples of such materials include synthetic resin materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, acrylic, ABS resin, and polycarbonate.

  Thus, according to the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than the conventional hydrogen generation unit. In addition, it is configured to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit, and since the container has a double structure, the hydrogen generation agent is generated along with the flow of the liquid inside and outside the hydrogen generation unit. It is possible to suppress as much as possible the risk of leakage of the by-product consisting of the above components into the liquid.

  Hereinafter, the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the hydrogen generation unit A according to the embodiment of the present invention causes hydrogen to be contained in the drinking water L by being introduced into the liquid (hereinafter referred to as drinking water) L. In the hydrogen generation unit A that generates a hydrogen-containing liquid, the hydrogen generation unit A includes a hydrogen generating agent 15 that contains water to generate hydrogen, water 14, and a non-outflow state in which the water 14 does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 15. And a non-outflow state holding means for holding the hydrogen gas 17 in a secondary container 19 having a secondary discharge means 38 having a hole for discharging the hydrogen gas 17 to the outside. The main container 1 accommodated in the main container 1 having the main discharge means 18 having a discharge hole and integrally formed and the sub container 19 included therein is slidably inserted into the drinking water L. The non-outflow state holding means is a predetermined amount of energy from outside the main container 1. The non-outflowing water 14 is changed to an outflowing state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 15 by applying the energy, and the outflowing water 14 reacts with the hydrogen generating agent with the application of energy as a trigger. The hydrogen produced in the secondary container 19 is discharged through the secondary discharge means 38 and the main discharge means 18 to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the drinking water L into the hydrogen generation unit A. It is configured as appropriate.

  The sub-accommodator 19 includes a sub-accommodation chamber 25 that accommodates the hydrogen generating agent 15, the water 14, and the non-outflow state holding means. The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 41 that hermetically accommodates the water 14 so as to be in a non-outflow state. The compartment 41 discharges the stored water 14 and is in an outflow state. The fragile portion 44 is broken by applying a predetermined amount of pressing force for sandwiching the main container 1 with fingers P as energy, and the water 14 that has flowed into the outflow state is combined with the hydrogen generating agent 15. The hydrogen generated by the reaction is configured to be discharged through the sub discharge means 38 and the main discharge means 18.

  Further, the main discharge means 18 includes a main hydrogen discharge port 4 formed by a tubular constriction passage 3, and the sub discharge means 38 includes a sub hydrogen discharge port 24 formed by a tubular constriction passage 23.

  Further, the main / sub-containers 1 and 19 are made of a flexible synthetic resin material. As shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 2, the main container 1 includes a main hydrogen discharge port 4 and The sub-accommodating body 19 communicates with the sub-hydrogen discharge port 24, and the sub-accommodating chamber 25 further accommodates a penetrating member 48. The penetrating member 48 has a plurality of penetrating protrusions 49 a, 49 b, 49 c with sharp tips. In the sub-accommodating chamber 25, the penetrating protrusions 49 a, 49 b, 49 c are accommodated in the fragile portion 44 so as to oppose each other, and as shown in FIG. When a predetermined amount of pressure is applied, the penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, 49c break the fragile portion 44, and as shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), the water 14 in the outflow state becomes the hydrogen generating agent. Configured to release the hydrogen produced by the reaction with the main and sub hydrogen discharge ports 4 and 24. That.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 2, the opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 is a vertical direction, and the opening direction of the auxiliary hydrogen discharge port 24 is a horizontal direction. The lower side 10 of the main container 1 is formed with a sharp tip.

  Further, in the narrowed passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4, the upper side wall 5 of the main storage chamber 2 communicating with the narrowed passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 has a concave shape when viewed from the front consisting of the left and right side portions 7 a and 7 b and the bottom portion 8. In addition, a backflow prevention unit 6 is provided in which the bottom end 9 of the constriction passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 communicates with the concave bottom 8.

  Furthermore, the hydrogen generation unit A can be provided with a cover body 53 that can be attached to the main container 1 as shown in FIGS. The cover body 53 substantially covers the main container 1 by attaching the cover body 53 to the main container 1 and maintains a non-outflow state even when an external force is applied as mechanical energy from the outside of the cover body 53. An external force blocking portion 54 is provided so that the means can maintain a non-outflow state.

  Thus, by constructing the containers 1 and 19 of the hydrogen generation unit A in a double structure or the like, the water 68 after reaction, which is a by-product after hydrogen generation in the container, compared to the conventional hydrogen generation unit. It is possible to provide a hydrogen generation unit A that enhances the prevention of outflow to drinking water L.

  Next, a specific configuration of each part of the hydrogen generation unit A will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Main container]
As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the main container 1 is formed with a width that can be introduced from an opening of a preparation container 70 described later, and as shown in FIGS. 1 (a), (b), and FIG. The main case 1a has a rectangular rectangular shape with a lower end 10 formed sharply at the tip and a main sealing film sheet 1b. The main case 1a bulges the front side of the belt-shaped plastic sheet into a concave shape. The main hydrogen discharge port 4 comprising the constricted passage 3 as the main discharge means 18, the backflow prevention unit 6, and the main storage chamber 2 are arranged in communication from the upper part to the lower part, and the flat outer edge part of the main case part 1 a that does not bulge Is the joint 1c. Moreover, the main sealing film sheet 1b has welded the strip | belt-shaped film sheet to the junction part 1c, and has sealed each part bulged.

  The main hermetic film sheet 1b is a rectangular rectangle having the same shape as the front view of the main case portion 1a, and the lower side 12 is sharpened at the tip. The main hydrogen generating unit A is welded to the main container 1 to be integrated. Configure. In addition, in joining of the main sealing film sheet 1b to the junction part 1c, joining by an adhesive agent other than welding may be sufficient.

  The main case 1a is made of polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance, and airtightness. However, the main case portion 1a has heat resistance such as a sheet material based on a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene. The material is not particularly limited as long as the external drinking water L does not permeate into the interior and the internal reaction water 14 and the water 68 after the reaction do not permeate out.

  The main sealing film sheet 1b is made of polyester, which is a transparent plastic film material that is transparent and excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance, and airtightness. However, the base material is a synthetic resin material such as expanded polypropylene (OPP) or polyethylene. As long as the film material has heat resistance, external drinking water L does not permeate inside, and internal reaction water 14 or water 68 after reaction does not permeate outside, the material and transparency are particularly limited. Is not to be done. However, higher transparency is advantageous because it is easier to confirm the outflow state of the reaction water 14 and the contact state with the hydrogen generator 16.

  The constricted passage 3 forming the main hydrogen discharge port 4 which is the main discharge means 18 forms an opening 3a at the center of the upper end of the main case portion 1a, and extends linearly from the opening 3a to the main housing chamber 2 below. Are connected to the main containment chamber 2. The main hydrogen discharge port 4 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape when viewed in cross section, is formed with a small-diameter opening through which the drinking water L does not easily enter from the outside, for example, a diameter of about 1 mm, and the narrow passage 3 itself has a similar cross section. It is formed with the same diameter in shape.

  The opening cross-sectional area of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 may be formed larger than the space cross-sectional area in the middle of the constricted passage 3, and the path from the main hydrogen discharge port 4 to the main storage chamber 2 is formed in a curve. May be. In addition, the distance from the main hydrogen discharge port 4 to the main storage chamber 2 is desirably long from the viewpoint of preventing the ingress of drinking water L from the outside and the outflow of the reaction water 14 inside and the water 68 after reaction, In this embodiment, it is formed with a length of about 10 mm. Furthermore, the constriction passage 3 is not limited to one location.

  Moreover, the depth of the main storage chamber 2 should just be a grade which the sub container 19 mentioned later can accommodate with a margin.

  In the constriction passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 which is the main discharge means 18, the upper side wall 5 of the main storage chamber 2 communicating with the constriction passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 is composed of left and right side portions 7 a and 7 b and a bottom portion 8. It has a concave shape when viewed from the front, and is provided with a backflow prevention portion 6 in which a bottom portion 8 of the constricted passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 communicates with a concave bottom portion 8. That is, the narrow passage 3 is extended to a part of the inside of the main storage chamber 2.

  With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, even if the main hydrogen discharge port 4 of the hydrogen generation unit A is positioned below, the water 68 after the reaction inside passes through the constricted passage 3 and passes through the main hydrogen It is possible to prevent the discharge from the discharge port 4 to the outside.

  The main housing chamber 2 formed in this way has a flat outer edge portion surrounding it as a joint portion 1c as a main case portion 1a, and a belt-like main sealed film sheet 1b is welded to the joint portion 1c as described above. The main parts 1 are configured by sealing each part.

[Sub-container]
As shown in FIGS. 1A, 1 </ b> B, and 2, the sub-accommodating body 19 is formed in an outer shape that can be accommodated in the main accommodating chamber 2 of the main accommodating body 1, and has a rectangular rectangular shape with the lower side 29 sharpened at the tip. The sub-case portion 19a and the sub-sealed film sheet 19b are formed, and the sub-case portion 19a bulges the front side of the belt-shaped plastic sheet into a concave shape to form a sub-accommodating chamber 25, a water accommodating chamber 26, The movement passage 27 and the agent storage chamber 28 are arranged in communication from the upper part to the lower part. Further, the flat outer edge portion of the sub case portion 19a that does not bulge is used as a joint portion 19c, and only the left and right side walls 30a, 30b in the middle of the water storage chamber 26 and the joint portions 19c, 19c in the vicinity of the portion are bulged. Constriction passages 23 and 23 are formed as the secondary discharge means 38. In addition, the sub-sealed film sheet 19b seals each of the bulged parts by welding a belt-like film sheet to the joint portion 19c.

  The water storage chamber 26 stores a compartment 41 containing the reaction water 14 and a penetrating member 48, and the agent storage chamber 28 stores a hydrogen generator 16 containing the hydrogen generating agent 15.

  The sub-sealing film sheet 19b has a rectangular rectangular shape that is the same shape as the front view of the sub-case portion 19a, and the lower side 31 is sharpened at the tip. Configure. In addition, in joining of the sub sealing film sheet 19b to the junction part 19c, joining by an adhesive agent other than welding may be sufficient.

  The material of the sub case portion 19a is polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance, and airtightness. However, heat resistance such as a sheet material based on a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene is used. The material is not particularly limited as long as the external drinking water L does not permeate into the interior and the internal reaction water 14 and the water 68 after the reaction do not permeate out.

  The sub-sealing film sheet 19b is made of polyester, which is a transparent plastic film material that is transparent and has excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, and airtightness. The base material is a synthetic resin material such as expanded polypropylene (OPP) or polyethylene. As long as the film material has heat resistance, external drinking water L does not permeate inside, and internal reaction water 14 or water 68 after reaction does not permeate outside, the material and transparency are particularly limited. Is not to be done. However, higher transparency is advantageous because it is easier to confirm the outflow state of the reaction water 14 and the contact state with the hydrogen generator 16.

  The sub-sealed film sheet 19b may be a water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane. In this case, since the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane serves as the secondary discharge means, it is not necessary to form the secondary hydrogen discharge port 24 including the narrowed passage 23 in the secondary container 19. In addition, the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane can prevent the drinking water L outside the hydrogen generation unit A from entering the sub container 19 and discharges the hydrogen generated inside the sub container 19 to the outside of the sub container. It may be formed of a possible material.

  More desirably, the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane does not transmit metal ions, inorganic compounds, or organic substances such as components constituting the hydrogen generator 15. Examples of such materials include waterproof and moisture-permeable materials (materials that allow gaseous water to permeate while preventing the passage of liquid water), semipermeable membranes, reverse osmosis membranes, distended PTFE, and the like. Can do.

  The constriction passage 23 forming the sub hydrogen discharge port 24 which is the sub discharge means 38 has openings 23a and 23a at the joint portion 19c in the middle of the water storage chamber 26 which is the left and right end portions on the upper side of the sub case portion 19a. The main storage chamber 2 and the water storage chamber 26 are communicated with each other by extending linearly from the openings 23a and 23a in the horizontal direction. Further, the sub-hydrogen discharge port 24 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape in cross section, is formed with a small-diameter opening through which the drinking water L does not easily enter from the outside, for example, a diameter of about 1 mm, and the narrow passage 23 itself has a similar cross-section. It is formed with the same diameter in shape.

  In addition, the opening cross-sectional area of the sub-hydrogen discharge port 24 may be formed larger than the space cross-sectional area in the middle of the narrowed passage 23, and the path from the opening 23a to the water storage chamber 26 may be formed in a curve. Further, the constriction passage 23 is not limited to two places on the left and right. Moreover, the depth of the water storage chamber 26 should just be a grade which can accommodate the compartment 41 and the penetration member 48 which are mentioned later.

  The water storage chamber 26 is formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom in the longitudinal direction, and is connected to the narrow passages 23 and 23 at the center of the open ends of the left and right side walls 30a and 30b as described above. Further, the lower side wall 33 communicates with the moving passage 27 at the center of the open end. The water storage chamber 26 does not necessarily have a rectangular box shape.

  The movement passage 27 is shallower than the bottoms 34 and 36 of the water storage chamber 26 and the agent storage chamber 28 and is formed in a concave shape in appearance. The transfer passage 27 extends narrowly and shortly toward the lower agent storage chamber 28, and the agent storage chamber 28. There is a continuous connection. The length and shape of the movement passage 27 may be any shape that allows the reaction water 14 to move quickly and reliably from the water storage chamber 26 to the agent storage chamber 28.

  The agent storage chamber 28 is formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom in the longitudinal direction and communicated with the movement passage 27 at the center of the open end of the upper side wall 37. Further, the agent storage chamber 28 is a space that can accommodate the hydrogen generator 16 having a rectangular shape as viewed from the outside, which is bent at the center, in a state where the folded curved surface can be viewed from the opening of the agent storage chamber 28, and the hydrogen generator to be stored 16 is difficult to move. The hydrogen generator 16 accommodated in the agent accommodating chamber 28 does not move to the moving passage 27 side due to the difference in depth between the bottom portion 36 of the agent accommodating chamber 28 and the bottom portion 35 of the moving passage 27. .

  The sub-accommodating body 19 such as the water-accommodating chamber 26 formed in this way has a flat outer edge portion surrounding them as a joint portion 19c as a whole as a sub-case portion 19a, and a belt-like sub-sealed film sheet 19b as a joint portion. Each part mentioned above is welded to 19c and the sub-accommodator 19 is configured.

  In the hydrogen generation unit A according to the present embodiment, a configuration in which one sub container 19 is included in the main container 1 is described. However, the number of sub containers 19 included in the main container 1 is the same as that of the present embodiment. It is not limited, and the secondary container 19 may be further included in the secondary container 19.

  And the following members are accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 26 and the agent accommodating chamber 28 which are sealed, and the hydrogen generation unit A is configured.

  First, the compartment 41 containing the reaction water 14 accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 26 is a boxed body 42 having a bottomed rectangular box shape and formed with a joint flange portion 42a around the entire open end. A thin film covering the opening is welded at the outer edge of the fragile portion 44 in the form of a rectangular film to the joining flange portion 42a to make it watertight. In the present embodiment, the reaction water 14 is filled in a clean room so as to be contained in the compartment 41 in as sterile a state as possible. Moreover, in joining of the weak part 44 to the joining flange part 42a, joining by an adhesive agent other than welding may be used.

  The material of the box 42 is polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material with excellent airtightness. However, the reaction water 14 inside is permeated to the outside, such as a sheet material based on a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene. The material is not particularly limited as long as it is not.

  Polyester, which is a transparent and airtight plastic film material, is used as the material of the fragile portion 44, but the internal reaction, such as a film material based on a synthetic resin material such as expanded polypropylene (OPP) or polyethylene, etc. The material and transparency are not particularly limited as long as the water 14 does not penetrate to the outside and is easily broken.

  The compartment 41 is accommodated with the bottom 45 of the compartment 41 facing the bottom 34 of the water accommodation chamber 26, that is, with the side facing the fragile portion 44 facing. It is desirable that the compartment 41 has an outer shape that cannot be moved unnecessarily in the water storage chamber 26.

  The reaction water 14 is water that is brought into contact with the hydrogen generating agent 15 to cause a hydrogen generation reaction, and pure water is used in the present embodiment. Moreover, the reaction water 14 accommodated in the compartment 41 is kept in a non-outflow state.

  The water storage chamber 26 also stores a penetrating member 48 together with the compartment 41. As shown in FIGS. 1B and 2, the penetrating member 48 is formed of a rectangular sheet-like synthetic resin material that is substantially the same area as the opening of the box 42 and is thick (approximately 0.5 mm). Three penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, and 49c are formed on the side and the center. The penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, and 49c are formed in a sharp-pointed triangular shape with two sides cut and the remaining one side bent, and the penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, and 49c are opposed to the fragile portion 44 in the water state. It is stored in the storage chamber 26.

  The material of the penetrating member 48 is polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material with excellent impact resistance, but the material is particularly limited, such as a sheet material based on a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene. is not.

  Note that the penetrating member 48 may be a penetrating member 48a as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B as a modification. Specifically, the penetrating member 48a according to the modification includes a penetrating base portion 64 having penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, and 49c formed in the central portion, and mounting pieces 65 and 65 standing on both ends thereof. It is formed in a U shape. On the mounting piece 65, the joint flange portion 42 a that forms the outer edge of the compartment 41 is placed in contact so that the front ends of the penetrating protrusions 49 a, 49 b, 49 c are held immediately before the fragile portion 44. A flange placement portion 66 is formed.

  The flange placement portion 66 is formed with a flat surface on which the joining flange portion 42a can be placed by forming a step perpendicular to each placement piece 65, 65 in the middle portion of the inner surface of each placement piece 65, 65. The Further, a portion from the flange mounting portion 66 to the penetrating base portion 64 is tapered inward.

  By configuring the penetrating member 48a in this manner, the water 14 in the compartment 41 can be held in a non-outflow state until a predetermined external force is applied to the penetrating member 48a, and the penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, 49c. However, it is possible to prevent a problem that the fragile portion 44 is broken unintentionally and the water 14 flows out.

  The shapes of the penetrating members 48 and 48a and the penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, and 49c, the number and positions of the penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, and 49c are not limited to the present embodiment. Various modifications and changes can be made within the range.

  Further, the hydrogen generating agent 15 is formed in a long bag shape by a non-woven fabric having water permeability, and is stored in the agent storage chamber 28 as a hydrogen generator 16 in which the hydrogen generating agent 15 is stored. The hydrogen generator 16 becomes a part that performs a hydrogen generation reaction by contacting the reaction water 14 that has flowed out. In the present embodiment, the hydrogen generating agent 15 is a mixed powder containing aluminum and calcium hydroxide as main components.

[Cover body]
Further, a cover body 53 as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B can be attached to the hydrogen generation unit A. The cover body 53 substantially covers the main container 1 by attaching the cover body 53 to the main container 1 and maintains a non-outflow state even when an external force is applied as mechanical energy from the outside of the cover body 53. An external force blocking portion 54 is provided so that the means can maintain a non-outflow state.

  Specifically, the cover body 53 has an external force applied to a predetermined portion of the main container 1 in order to protect the compartment 41 from being applied with an unintended external force on the weak portion 44 side of the compartment 41 and on the opposite side thereof. A blocking portion 54 is provided to substantially cover the main container 1.

  The cover body 53 includes a compartment protection part 55 formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom, and a main hydrogen discharge port protection part 57 protruding outward from the bottom part 56 of the compartment protection part 55. The compartment protection unit 55 includes, as the external force blocking unit 54, a first external force blocking wall 58 that substantially covers the front side surface of the main case 1 a of the main container 1, and the front side surface of the main sealed film sheet 1 b of the main container 1. And a second external force blocking wall 60 that substantially covers the surface.

  The first external force blocking wall 58 and the second external force blocking wall 60 are formed with a thickness and rigidity at least so that no external force is applied to the compartment 41, and it is particularly necessary to drill holes or the like in the blocking walls 58 and 60. However, the first external force blocking wall 58 according to the present embodiment has an H-shaped hole 59 tilted so as not to enter the finger P, and the second external force blocking wall 60 has a trapezoidal hole 61 on the left and right. , 61 are drilled.

  Further, the main hydrogen discharge port protecting portion 57 forms the main hydrogen discharge port 4 so as to be covered. In addition, in the main hydrogen discharge port protection part 57 according to the present embodiment, the opening 62 is provided in the second external force blocking wall 60 on the main hydrogen discharge port protection part 57 side, but the presence or absence of the opening 62 does not matter.

[how to use]
As described above, the hydrogen generation unit A according to this embodiment is configured. Therefore, as a generation procedure of the hydrogen gas 17, first, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4A, the main sealed film sheet 1b of the main container 1 is moved to the finger P with the main hydrogen discharge port 4 facing upward. When the external force is transmitted to the penetrating member 48 via the sub-sealing film sheet 19b covering the water housing chamber 26 of the sub-container 19, the penetrating protrusion 49 causes the fragile portion 44 of the partition chamber 41 to pass through. The reaction water 14 is caused to flow out from the fracture hole 50.

  Specifically, the water storage chamber 26 that stores the non-outflow state holding means including the partition chamber 41 and the penetrating member 48 presses the main sealing film sheet 1b that seals the main case portion 1a with fingers P from the outside. Thus, the sub-sealing film sheet 19b that seals the sub-case portion 19a is pushed, the penetrating protrusion 49 is broken toward the fragile portion 44 to reveal the fracture hole 50, and the reaction water 14 contained in the compartment 41 is obtained. Is caused to flow out of the fracture hole 50. That is, the external force by the finger P is used as energy, and this is used as a trigger to change the reaction water 14 from the non-outflow state to the outflow state.

  As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the reaction water 14 flowing out of the compartment 41 flows into the agent storage chamber 28 from the movement passage 27 by gravity, and a non-woven fabric that forms the skin of the hydrogen generator 16 is formed. Through contact with the internal hydrogen generator 15 to generate hydrogen by a hydrogen generation reaction. The generated hydrogen gas 17 passes through the nonwoven fabric and rises from the agent storage chamber 28 to the movement passage 27, and from the water storage chamber 26 through the narrow passages 23, 23 to the main storage chamber from the auxiliary hydrogen discharge port 24. 2 is distributed.

  Further, the hydrogen gas 17 in the main storage chamber 2 rises and is discharged to the outside from the main hydrogen discharge port 4 through the narrowed passage 3 formed in the upper part of the main storage body 1.

  Therefore, after the reaction water 14 has flowed out of the break hole 50 due to the breakage of the fragile portion 44, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), in the drinking water L as a predetermined liquid stored in the preparation container 70 By introducing the hydrogen generating unit A into the potable water L, the hydrogen-containing liquid can be prepared by containing hydrogen in the drinking water L.

  The preparation container 70 is a 500 ml capacity PET bottle container having pressure resistance as used in the market of carbonated water or the like, and is screwed into the hollow container body 70a and the upper opening of the container body 70a. The screw cap 70b is hermetically sealed. In the present embodiment, a PET bottle (polyethylene terephthalate container) is used as a container, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a container formed of glass or aluminum material may be used.

  In the preparation container 70, the potable water L is accommodated up to the vicinity of the bottleneck part (249/48 to 250/250 of the internal volume of the preparation container 70) to be a liquid phase part, while the upper part is a reservoir part 71. As a gas phase part is formed.

  Specifically, in the state where the opening 3a of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 of the hydrogen generation unit A is set to the upper side, it is immersed in the drinking water L from the opening of the preparation container 70 filled with the drinking water L, and FIG. If the screw cap 70b is closed as shown in b), the hydrogen gas 17 is released with the opening 3a of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 kept upward.

  The length of the hydrogen generation unit A is formed longer than the inner diameter of the body portion of the preparation container 70 to be charged, thereby preventing the hydrogen generation unit A from being inverted or lying down in the preparation container 70. it can. In addition, the hydrogen generation unit A floats in the drinking water L by the water gas storage chamber 26 and the agent storage chamber 28 in the main storage chamber 2 and the sub-accommodation chamber 25 and the hydrogen gas 17 that is packed in the space. It is composed.

  The released hydrogen gas 17 is filled while expanding the reservoir 71 of the preparation container 70, and dissolved in the drinking water L as the internal pressure of the preparation container 70 rises to prepare a hydrogen-containing liquid.

  The hydrogen generation unit A according to this embodiment is configured so that the hydrogen generation reaction is completed in about 10 to 15 minutes after the reaction water 14 is caused to flow out due to the breakage of the fragile portion 44. If you want to drink immediately after the preparation of the liquid, it contains approximately 5.0 ppm of hydrogen by grasping the approximate center of the preparation container and shaking it approximately 180 ° left and right around the wrist for approximately 30 seconds and stirring. A liquid can be produced.

  In addition, after the hydrogen generation reaction is completed, it is allowed to stand in a refrigerator for about 24 hours, and if it is stirred as described above, a hydrogen-containing liquid of about 7.0 ppm can be generated.

  At the time of drinking, if the screw cap 70b is opened, the upper end portion of the hydrogen generating unit A appears in the vicinity of the opening of the preparation container 70, so that the hydrogen generating unit A can be easily removed and drunk.

  Here, a suitable volume of the hydrogen generation unit A (assuming that the drinking water L does not enter the container 1) will be described. In general, the reservoir 71 is present in the preparation container 70 filled with the drinking water L as described above. Since the gas reservoir 71 is a factor for reducing the hydrogen concentration in the production of hydrogen, the gas reservoir 71 should not exist as much as possible when the hydrogen generation unit A is inserted and the screw cap 70b is closed. Is desirable.

  Accordingly, the volume of the hydrogen generation unit A is desired to be close to or larger than the initial volume of the gas reservoir 71 before the hydrogen generation unit A is charged. The generating unit A is also formed so as to have such a volume, and is configured so that the air reservoir 71 hardly exists as shown in FIG.

  As a method for minimizing the air reservoir 71, a spacer member made of a material that is harmless to the living body, such as a rectangular block shape or a bead shape, may be separately introduced into the preparation container 70.

  As described above, the hydrogen generation unit A according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, and the hydrogen generation unit generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the drinking water L by introducing it into the drinking water L. In A, the hydrogen generation unit A includes a hydrogen generating agent 15 that contains water to generate hydrogen, water 14, and non-outflow state holding means for holding the water 14 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 15. Are accommodated in a sub-accommodating body 19 having a sub-releasing means 38 having a hole for releasing the hydrogen gas 17 to the outside, and the sub-accommodating body 19 has a main having a hole for releasing the hydrogen gas 17 to the outside. The main container 1 that is housed and integrally formed in the main container 1 having the discharge means 18 and that includes the auxiliary container 19 is slidably inserted into the drinking water L, and the non-outflow The state holding means is outside the main container 1 The water 14 in the non-outflow state is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 15 by applying a predetermined amount of energy, and the outflow state is triggered by the application of the energy. Further, the water 14 is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 15, and the hydrogen generated in the sub container 19 is discharged through the sub discharge means 38 and the main discharge means 18, whereby the drinking water L Since the hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration into the hydrogen generation unit A, even if the water 68 after the reaction flows out from the sub-container 19 through the sub-release means 38, Since the water 68 after the reaction stays in the main container 1, the water 68 after the reaction can be prevented from flowing into the drinking water L outside the hydrogen generation unit A.

  Further, since the housings 1 and 19 of the hydrogen generation unit A have a double structure or the like, the surface temperature of the main housing 1 located on the outside is such that the heat generated by the hydrogen generation reaction passes through the internal sub-housing 19. Generation of hydrogen contained in the sub container 19 even when the temperature of the drinking water L in the preparation container 70 in contact with the outer surface of the main container 1 is low. The temperature drop of the agent 15 can be prevented and the hydrogen generation reaction is not hindered.

  Furthermore, even if the potable water L in the preparation container 70 enters the inside through the main discharge means 18, the penetrating potable water L cannot enter the sub container 19 and the hydrogen generating agent 15. Since they do not come into contact with each other, more water than necessary does not interfere with the hydrogen generation reaction by touching the hydrogen generator 15.

  In addition, the double-structured containers 1 and 19 are not easily affected even when a predetermined amount of external force is applied from the outside of the main container 1 unintentionally as compared to a hydrogen generating unit composed of a single container. Since the outflowing water 14 does not change into the outflowing state, generation of hydrogen gas against the user's intention can be prevented as much as possible.

  The sub-accommodating body 19 includes a sub-accommodating chamber 25 that accommodates the hydrogen generating agent 15, the water 14, and the non-outflow state holding means, and the main accommodating body 1 accommodates the sub-accommodating body 19. The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 41 that hermetically accommodates the water 14 to make the non-outflow state, and the compartment 41 was accommodated. It has the weak part 44 which discharges the said water 14, and makes it the said outflow state, The said weak part 44 is fractured | ruptured by giving the pressing force which clamps the said main container 1 with the finger P as said energy. The hydrogen 14 generated by the reaction of the water 14 in the spilled state with the hydrogen generating agent 15 is released through the sub-release means 38 and the main discharge means 18 to generate hydrogen in the drinking water L. Regardless of infiltration into unit A, the hydrogen content Since the main container 1 forming the outer shape of the hydrogen generation unit A is held between the fingers P, the water 14 can be made to flow out simply by pressing it to the extent that the fragile portion 44 is broken. In addition, the hydrogen production reaction can be started, and the work of pouring water into the container is not necessary.

  The main discharge means 18 includes a main hydrogen discharge port 4 formed by a tubular constriction passage 3, and the sub discharge means 38 includes a sub hydrogen discharge port 24 formed by a tubular constriction passage 23. Since the main and sub hydrogen discharge ports 4 and 24 can be formed in each of the main and sub containers 1 and 19 without using separate members for the main and sub containers 1 and 19, the hydrogen generation unit A can be It can be manufactured inexpensively and is advantageous in terms of cost.

  The main / sub-containers 1 and 19 are made of a synthetic resin material having flexibility, the main container 1 communicates with the main hydrogen discharge port 4, and the sub-container 19 includes the sub-hydrogen discharge port. 24, the sub-accommodating chamber 25 further accommodates a penetrating member 48. The penetrating member 48 has penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, 49c having sharp tips, and the sub-accommodating chamber 25 includes The penetrating protrusions 49a, 49b, 49c are accommodated in the fragile portion 44, and a predetermined amount of pressing force for clamping the main container 1 with fingers P is applied as the energy. , 49b, 49c breaks the fragile portion 44, and the water 14 in the outflow state reacts with the hydrogen generating agent 15 to release the hydrogen generated through the main / sub hydrogen discharge ports 4, 24. To generate hydrogen from the drinking water L. Since the hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration into the unit A, the penetrating protrusion of the penetrating member 48 can be obtained even if the pressing force applied by holding the main container 1 with fingers P is weak. Since the weak part 44 can be easily broken by 49a, 49b, 49c, even at least a person with weak hand strength, such as an elderly person, can easily make the water 14 flow out, so that the hydrogen generation reaction can be started very easily. be able to.

  Further, since the opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 is a vertical direction and the opening direction of the sub-hydrogen discharge port 24 is a horizontal direction, the opening directions are different from each other. Even if the hydrogen gas 17 is spouted upward together with the water 68 after the reaction after the start of the production reaction, the opening direction of the secondary hydrogen discharge port 24 is the horizontal direction. Further, the hydrogen generation unit A is not easily flown out, and the opening direction of the sub-hydrogen discharge port 24 is substantially vertical, so that the water 68 after the reaction in the sub-container 19 is discharged from the sub-hydrogen discharge port 24. Even if it flows out, since the opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 at that time is the horizontal direction, it is possible to prevent the water 68 after reaction from flowing out of the main container 1 as it is.

  Further, in the narrow passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4, the upper side wall 5 of the main storage chamber 2 communicating with the narrow passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4 extends from the left and right side portions 7 a and 7 b and the bottom portion 8. The hydrogen generation unit A is greatly inclined by the provision of the backflow prevention portion 6 that is concave in front view and includes the bottom portion 8 that is concave and communicates with the lower end portion 9 of the constriction passage 3 of the main hydrogen discharge port 4. In this case, when the water 68 after the reaction exists in the main container 1, even if the water 68 after the reaction moves toward the main hydrogen discharge port 4 side, Water 68 does not stay, and the water 68 after reaction stays in either of the left and right side portions 7a, 7b of the concave bottom portion 8. Therefore, the water 68 after reaction is outside the main container 1. Can be prevented from flowing into the drinking water L.

  In addition, since the lower side 10 of the main container 1 is formed to have a sharp tip, the upper and lower sides of the hydrogen generation unit A become clear, and the hydrogen generation unit A is introduced into the drinking water L in the preparation container 70 such as a PET bottle. The direction can be grasped intuitively.

  Furthermore, the cover body 53 is attachable to the main container 1 of the hydrogen generation unit A, and the cover body 53 is configured by attaching the cover body 53 to the main container 1 so that the main container 1 is substantially omitted. In addition, the external force blocking portion 54 is provided so that the non-outflow state holding means can maintain the non-outflow state even when an external force as mechanical energy is applied from the outside of the cover body 53. Thus, by applying an unintended external force to the hydrogen generation unit A, it is possible to prevent the water 14 from flowing out and starting a hydrogen generation reaction.

  Finally, the description of the above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For this reason, it is a matter of course that various modifications can be made in accordance with the design and the like as long as they do not depart from the technical idea according to the present invention, even if other than the above-described embodiment.

A Hydrogen generation unit L Liquid (drinking water)
P Finger 1 Main container 2 Main container 3 Constriction passage 4 Main hydrogen outlet 5 Upper side wall 6 Backflow prevention part 7a Left side part 7b Right side part 8 Bottom part 9 Lower end part 10 Lower side part 14 Water 15 Hydrogen generator 17 Hydrogen gas 18 Main Release means 19 Sub-container 23 Narrow passage 24 Sub-hydrogen discharge port 25 Sub-accommodation chamber 38 Sub-release means 41 Compartment chamber 44 Fragile portion 48 Penetration member 48a Penetration member 49a Penetration projection 49b Penetration projection 49c Penetration projection 53 Cover Body 54 External force blocking part

Claims (8)

In a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by introducing into the liquid,
The hydrogen generation unit
A hydrogen generator that contains water to generate hydrogen;
water and,
Storing the water in a non-outflow state retaining means that retains the water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent, and storing the water in a sub-container including a sub-release means having a hole for discharging hydrogen gas to the outside;
The sub-housing is housed in a main housing provided with a main discharge means having a hole for releasing hydrogen gas to the outside, and is configured integrally.
The main container containing the sub container is slidably inserted into the liquid,
The non-outflow state holding means changes the water in the non-outflow state to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy from outside the main container.
Using the energy application as a trigger, the water in the spilled state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, and the hydrogen generated in the sub-container is released through the sub-release means and the main release means. Thus, the hydrogen generation unit is configured to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit. The sub-accommodator comprises a sub-accommodation chamber that accommodates the hydrogen generating agent, the water, and the non-outflow state holding means,
The main housing includes a main housing chamber that houses the sub-housing,
The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment that hermetically accommodates the water to make the non-outflow state, and the compartment discharges the water that has been contained into the outflow state. Has a vulnerable part,
As the energy, a predetermined amount of pressing force for holding the main container with fingers is applied to break the fragile portion, and the water generated by the reaction of the water in the outflow state with the hydrogen generator. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit by discharging through the auxiliary discharge means and the main discharge means. Hydrogen generation unit. The main discharge means comprises a main hydrogen discharge port formed by a tubular constricted passage,
3. The hydrogen generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the secondary discharge means includes a secondary hydrogen discharge port formed by a tubular narrow passage. 4. The main / sub container is made of a flexible synthetic resin material,
The main container communicates with the main hydrogen outlet;
The sub-accommodator communicates with the sub-hydrogen outlet, and the sub-accommodating chamber further accommodates a penetrating member,
The penetrating member has a penetrating protrusion with a sharp tip;
In the sub-accommodating chamber, the penetrating protrusion is opposed to and accommodated in the fragile portion,
A predetermined amount of pressing force for holding the main container with fingers is applied as the energy, so that the penetrating protrusion breaks the fragile portion, and the water that has flowed out reacts with the hydrogen generating agent. The hydrogen-containing liquid is configured to be generated regardless of infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit by discharging the hydrogen generated through the main / sub hydrogen discharge port. 3. The hydrogen generation unit according to 3.   The opening direction of the main hydrogen discharge port is defined as a vertical direction, and the opening direction of the sub hydrogen discharge port is defined as a horizontal direction so that the opening directions are different from each other. Hydrogen generation unit.   In the narrowed passage of the main hydrogen discharge port, the upper side wall of the main storage chamber communicating with the narrowed passage of the main hydrogen discharge port has a concave shape when viewed from the front consisting of left and right side portions and a bottom portion, and the concave bottom portion The hydrogen generation unit according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising a backflow prevention unit that communicates with a lower end portion of the narrow passage of the main hydrogen discharge port.   The hydrogen generation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a lower end side of the main container is formed with a sharp tip. A cover body that is attachable to the main container of the hydrogen generation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The cover body substantially covers the main container by attaching the cover body to the main container, and the non-outflow state even when an external force as mechanical energy is applied from the outside of the cover body A cover body for a hydrogen generation unit, characterized in that an external force blocking portion is provided so that the holding means can hold the non-outflow state.

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