KR20100051984A

KR20100051984A - Unit for shower equipped ionizer

Info

Publication number: KR20100051984A
Application number: KR1020080110821A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 이성진; 정인조
Original assignee: 이성진
Priority date: 2008-11-10
Filing date: 2008-11-10
Publication date: 2010-05-19

Abstract

PURPOSE: An electrolysis shower device is provided to prevent unnecessary electrical energy consumption and production of excessive silver ion while restricting the breeding of virus by creating the silver ion and eluting the silver ion in water. CONSTITUTION: An electrolysis shower device comprises the following: a case(10) equipped with a water pipe and a shower head; an electrolytic cell(100) which creates silver ion with the electrolysis and supplies the water; a power supply unit(110) supplying the power to an electrode plate equipped at the electrolytic cell; a water inflow sensing member which senses whether water flows in the electrolytic cell or not; and a controller(120) which secludes the electric power supply to the electrolytic cell of the power supply unit.

Description

Electrolytic shower device with cut off function {UNIT FOR SHOWER EQUIPPED IONIZER}

The present invention relates to an electrolytic shower device, and more particularly, in a shower device providing water for a shower, an electrolytic cell which generates silver (Ag) ions by electrolysis and supplies the water to the water to breed bacteria in the water. It relates to a shower device that can prevent and to contribute to skin health.

In addition, when a singular situation occurs due to external factors (water tank cleaning, etc.), electrolysis is not performed to prevent excessive silver ions from being generated, and the polarity of the power applied to the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate is periodically changed. The present invention relates to an electrolytic shower device having a cut-off function so that the silver (Ag) component of any one electrode plate does not disappear first.

As the industry develops, interest in health is increasing.

Recently, due to the increasing interest in health, a shower device that can impart functionality to the water for shower has been proposed.

The traditional method of imparting functionality to the water is to install a filter to filter various foreign matters contained in the water.

Recently, a method of imparting functionality by changing the properties of water beyond simple removal of foreign substances has been proposed.

An example is the registered electrolytic shower head.

The patent is provided with a filter for filtering certain harmful components of the water introduced into the shower device, and has an electrolytic cell for generating water by electrolysis of the introduced water to make the water acidic water.

Although there is no description regarding the specific configuration of the electrolytic cell, the registered patent is provided with a water quantity sensor for detecting the inflow of water.

The conventional general electrolyzer has an inlet and a drain for inflow and drainage of water, a reservoir, an electrode plate disposed at a predetermined depth of the reservoir, and connected with an electric wire for power supply, and the wire contacting the water. It is composed of a quantity sensor to detect the quantity of water to be filled in the reservoir so as not to.

This conventional general electrolyzer requires a separate fixing means for fixing the electrode plate and the wire in the reservoir, the amount of water to be filled in the reservoir in order to prevent the wire from contacting the water while the electrode plate is submerged in the water. The water tank must be filled with the amount of water that can be ejected smoothly through the shower head without filling the water tank to prevent the wires from contacting the water. Increases in volume.

Therefore, the shower device using such a conventional electrolytic cell has a limit in manufacturing cost increases and downsizing.

In addition, the conventional electrolytic shower device may block the water supply in the event of external water shortage (for example, to block the water supply for maintenance of the shower device, or to block the supply of water (water) in the water resource construction, or to replace the water pipe). Even if the water supply is cut off, the electrolytic cell is electrolyzed, causing unnecessary power consumption, and excessive silver ions are generated. When excess silver ions are generated, silver oxide may be generated.

Therefore, it is preferable to stop electrolysis when there is no inflow of water for a long time by checking whether the water flows into the electrolytic cell, but the conventional shower device is not equipped with such a function (i.e., a water blocking function).

In the conventional electrolysis shower apparatus, a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are disposed inside an electrolytic cell, and power is supplied to the two electrode plates so that electrolysis is performed to supply silver ions to the water. As a result, the silver of the positive electrode plate gradually disappears, but the silver of the negative electrode plate shows little or no increase. This results in a short period of time for the continuous production of silver ions with the two pole plates, and the replacement of the two pole plates together, even though the negative plate continues to be used, is a waste of resources.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, provided with an electrolytic cell for the electrolysis to include silver (Ag) ions in the water, shower device that can take a shower with clean water that has been eliminated various bacteria It is intended to provide.

Silver (Ag) ion is effective for eradicating about 650 kinds of bacteria including E. coli within 6 minutes without side effects.It is used to prevent or relieve atopy or athlete's foot, and to wash laundry, pets and fruits. Also used for

In addition, the components of the electrolyzer are assembled together and the wires are placed outside of the electrolyzer so that the water does not become a problem even if the water is filled. Since there is no restriction on the hourly inflow of water, an object of the present invention is to provide an electrolytic shower device that does not require a separate quantity sensor and allows the water to be smoothly ejected to the shower head and minimizes the volume of the electrolyzer.

Also, check whether water is flowing into the electrolytic cell through the pipe line, so that electrolysis is performed only when the water is flowing in. If there is no water inflow for a certain time, the electrolysis is not performed even if the electrolytic cell is filled with water. Electrolysis shower device that reduces power consumption and prevents excessive silver ions from being generated, and periodically changes the polarity of the power applied to the two pole plates, providing a shorter time to supply ions and reduce unnecessary resource waste. It is intended to provide.

Electrolytic shower device having a single cut off function of the present invention for achieving the above object is

A case having a water supply pipe and a shower head;

An electrolytic cell installed on a pipe line connecting the water supply pipe and the shower head, and generating silver (Ag) ions by electrolysis to supply water;

A power supply unit supplying power to the electrode plate provided in the electrolytic cell;

A water inflow detecting member installed on a pipe connected to the electrolytic cell to detect whether water flows into the electrolytic cell;

And a controller that controls the power supplied to the electrolytic cell by the power supply unit and cuts off the power supply to the electrolytic cell of the power supply unit when there is no signal for more than a predetermined time from the water inflow detecting member.

And a filter installed on a pipe line connecting the water supply pipe and the shower head to filter a specific component of the water introduced through the water supply pipe.

The water inflow detection member

A body having an inlet and an outlet through which the pipe is connected and water flows in and out, and an opening communicating with the inlet and the outlet;

A cover covering the opening and coupled to the body;

A diaphragm provided in the opening portion and expanded by water pressure of water flowing therein;

A pressing member which is provided inside the cover and moves forward and backward as the diaphragm is expanded;

It is provided on the outside of the cover, it is operated by the forward contact of the pressing member to detect the inflow of water, characterized in that it comprises a detection sensor for transmitting the detection signal to the controller,

The power supply unit supplies a constant current to the electrode plate during the electrolysis in the electrolytic cell,

The controller is characterized in that the power supply periodically changes the polarity of the power supplied to the positive and negative plates,

The power supply unit

A constant voltage unit for supplying the control unit, the display unit, and the polarity converting unit to a constant voltage input commercial AC power;

An insulated transformer receiving a commercial AC power and having a primary side and a secondary side electrically separated from each other,

A smoothing part for smoothing the output power of the insulation transformer;

It includes a constant current portion for supplying to the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate of the electrolytic cell by constant current output power of the smoothing unit,

The controller

A number of buttons for the user's operation,

A display unit for displaying the operation status,

A polarity conversion unit for periodically switching the polarity of the power supplied by the power supply unit to the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate;

And a controller for receiving a signal from the button unit and the flow sensor, and controlling the display unit and the polarity change unit according to the input signal and a predetermined program.

The electrolyzer

A plurality of electrode plates generating silver (Ag) ions,

A plurality of edge members surrounding each edge of the electrode plate so that each of the plurality of electrode plates is disposed in the center, and laminated and coupled to each other;

An upper cover and a lower cover which are stacked on both sides of the plurality of laminated members stacked together to form a water receiving chamber, and having an inlet and a drainage port to which the pipe is connected for inflow and drainage of water;

A packing interposed between the plurality of stacked edge members, the upper cover, and the lower cover to prevent water flowing into the water storage chamber from flowing out;

The plurality of stacked electrode plates are disposed between the electrode plates so as to block the contact between the plurality of electrode plates, but do not interfere with the movement of water, a plurality of spaced grooves are formed and spaced apart from each other by a certain distance It characterized in that it comprises a contact blocking member having a bar.

The present invention having the configuration as described above can produce silver ions and elute them in water, thereby eradicating and suppressing bacteria and contributing to skin health.

In addition, the water quantity sensor is unnecessary, the electrolytic cell can be miniaturized, and the cost reduction effect is excellent, such as there is no restriction on the place and method of installing the electrolytic cell and the hourly inflow of water into the electrolytic cell.

In addition, it checks whether water is introduced into the electrolytic cell through the water inflow sensing member, and if the water does not flow for a certain period of time, that is, in case of a singular situation caused by external factors, the electrolysis is not performed to prevent unnecessary power consumption. And to prevent excess silver ions from being produced.

In addition, stable and continuous electrolysis is achieved by the constant current control method, and the polarity of the electrode plate is periodically changed to generate ions more efficiently, but the service life of the electric plate is long.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

Figure 1 is an external perspective view of the shower device according to the invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view of the inside of the case, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electrolytic cell, Figure 4 is a perspective view of the water inflow detection member.

1 and 2, the shower device of the present invention includes a case 10, an electrolytic cell 100, a solenoid valve 30, a filter 20, and a water inflow detecting member 80.

The case 10 is composed of a front case 11 and a rear case 13 which can be disassembled and assembled, and are connected to a faucet valve and the like, a water supply pipe 50 for receiving water and a shower head for ejecting water for a shower ( 70).

And the front case 11 is provided with a button 222 of the controller 220 for the user's operation on the front, the rear of the rear case 13, the filter 20 is easy to replace the filter 20 The mounting groove 14 to be mounted is formed.

The front case 11 of the case 10 is equipped with a power supply 210 for supplying power, a controller 220 for controlling the power supply of the power supply. For reference, a power supply unit and a controller are not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

A button 222 provided in front of the front cus and connected to the controller 220 includes a water discharge button for driving a shower device (ie, driving the pump 30 to eject water to the shower head 70) and an electrolytic cell. There are a sterilization button and a general shower button for supplying power to 100 to select whether to elute ions in water.

The filter 20 is installed on a pipe line 60 connecting the water supply pipe 50 and the shower head 70, as well as fine particles (fine dust, suspended matter, etc.) contained in the water flowing through the water supply pipe 50. Filter certain harmful ingredients.

Filtration of the filter 20 is a reverse osmosis method, hollow fiber method, activated carbon method, waters method and the like.

Since the filter 20 of the present invention applies a known filter 20, more detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The solenoid valve 30 is installed on the pipeline 60 connecting the water supply pipe 50 and the shower head 70 so that the water flows smoothly into the water supply pipe 50 and is smoothly discharged through the shower head 70. The conduit is opened and closed by the water discharge button 222 on and off.

The electrolytic cell 100 electrolyzes the electrode plate 110 to generate silver (Ag) ions and elute it in water. The ions produced by electrolysis destroy bacteria and inhibit reproduction in water. Silver (Ag) nano ions have been found to have excellent antibacterial properties.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the electrolytic column will be described in more detail with reference to a combined perspective view of the electrolytic cell 100 shown in FIG. 3A and an exploded perspective view of the electrolytic cell 100 shown in FIG. 3B.

As shown in Figure 3, the electrolytic cell 100 of the present invention is assembled electrode plate 110, the frame member 120, the upper cover 130, lower cover 140, packing 150, contact blocking It is made, including the member 160,

The lower cover 140, the plurality of edge members 120 and the upper cover 130 to which the electrode plate 110 is coupled are sequentially stacked to form a water receiving chamber in which water is accommodated, and between the electrode plates 110. The contact blocking member 160 is disposed therebetween.

The electrode plate 110 may be plated with silver (Ag) on the surface of pure silver (Ag) or a conductive material.

In addition, a predetermined portion of the electrode plate 110 has a protrusion 111 forcibly inserted into and coupled to the through hole 121 formed in the edge member 120 to protrude outward. And in many places there may be a hole 113 to be a moving passage of water.

The electrode plate 110 is connected to the edge member 120 through the protrusion 111, and the rest of the edge except for the protrusion 111 is disposed to be spaced apart from the inner side of the edge member 120 by a predetermined distance so that water can be distributed. Form a space where it can be called (part of the water storage chamber).

An end portion of the protrusion 111 forcedly inserted into the through hole 121 of the frame member 120 is exposed to the outside and electrically connected to the wire 80, and is in contact with the inner through hole 121 of the frame member 120. It may be desirable to prevent the water from flowing out through the through hole 121 by sealing silicon or the like in the protrusion of the portion.

In the electrolytic cell 100 of the present invention, four electrode plates 110 were arranged side by side, and each electrode plate 110 was different in polarity from an adjacent electrode plate 110. That is, when a positive polarity DC current is applied to the first and third electrode plates 110, a negative polarity DC current is applied to the second and fourth electrode plates 110. do.

Since the electrolytic cell of the present invention has a structure in which a plurality of electrode plates are stacked and assembled, an electrolytic cell can be provided with an appropriate number of electrode plates depending on the desired concentration of silver ions.

In the case where silver is plated on the electrode plate 110 (including the case of pure silver plate), the plated silver Ag is electrolyzed in the electrode plate 110 to which a positive current is applied. In the electrode plate 110 in which the Ag) ions and electrons are generated and a negative current is applied, hydrogen ions dissolved in water are separated from the electrons generated in the positive electrode plate 110. In combination, a reduction reaction occurs in which hydrogen gas is produced. In addition, a small amount of silver (Ag) ions generated in the (+) polarity is adsorbed to the electrode plate 110 of the (-) polarity.

Therefore, when the polarity of each electrode plate 110 is maintained at the same polarity for a long time and the electrolysis is increased, the positive electrode plate 110 becomes thinner by gradually disappearing the plated silver, and the negative electrode plate of the (-) polarity. 110, the plated silver is unchanged or rather thickened.

Thus, although the (-) polar electrode plate 110 is plated with a sufficient amount of silver, the (+) polar electrode plate 110 does not have silver and thus does not emit silver ions, so the replacement time of the electrode plate 110 is advanced. You lose. In order to solve this problem, it is preferable to periodically change the polarity of the electrode plate 110 so that the silver plated on all the electrode plate 110 is dissipated at a similar speed. The controller 40 controls the supply of power so that the polarity of the electrode plate 110 is periodically converted in this way.

The edge member 120 has an opening 125 formed at the center thereof, and the electrode plate 110 is arranged at the opening portion 125 so that the edge member 120 surrounds the edge of the electrode plate 110.

And the inner side of the frame member 120 is formed with a plurality of support parts 122 protruding inward to support the electrode plate 110 which is spaced at a predetermined distance in various places,

Each of the upper and lower surfaces has a guide groove 127 and a guide protrusion (female and female) coupled to guide the other edge members 120 or the upper cover 130 or the lower cover 140 which are stacked in position to be laminated and coupled. 128 is formed. The guide grooves 137 and 147 and the guide protrusions 138 and 148 are formed on the upper surface of the lower cover 140 and the lower surface of the upper cover 130, respectively.

And each of the upper surface and the lower surface of the rim member 120 is formed with a settling groove 123 in which the packing 150 is placed. The depth of the settling groove 123 is about 3/1 of the thickness of the packing 150, the insertion protrusion 124 is formed in the corner of the settling groove 123 is inserted into the insertion hole 154 of the packing 150. It is. The settle grooves 133 and 143 and the insertion protrusions 134 and 144 are also formed in the upper cover 130 and the lower cover 140.

In addition, the inner edge of the frame member 120 is formed with another settle groove 126 in which the contact blocking member 160 is placed.

The contact blocking member 160 is disposed between the electrode plates 110 to support one surface of the electrode plate 110 and prevent the electrode plates 110 from contacting each other.

The contact blocking member 160 includes a plurality of separation bars 161 spaced at a predetermined distance to minimize contact blocking between the electrode plate 110 and the water, and the separation bar 161 is a flow path for water. A plurality of flow path grooves 163 are formed.

The lower cover 140 and the upper cover 130 are respectively disposed on the upper and lower portions of the electrolytic cell 100, and a plurality of edge members 120 are disposed therebetween.

The lower cover 140 and the upper cover 130 are formed with the settle grooves 133 and 143, the insertion protrusions 134 and 144, the guide grooves 137 and 147, and the guide protrusions 138 and 148, such as the rim member 120. Since the contact blocking member 160 is not disposed, the stepped parts 136 and 146 protrude from the center to support one surface of the electrode plate 110 instead of the contact blocking member 160, and the edge members are formed on the stepped parts 136 and 146. Receiving grooves 135 and 145 are formed to accommodate the support portion 122 of the (120).

In addition, the lower cover 140 or the upper cover 130 is provided with an inlet 131 and a drain 132 through which water is introduced and discharged, and a fixing hole 149 for fixing the electrolytic cell 100 to the case 10. ) Is formed.

The packing 150 is placed in their settled grooves 123, 133, 143 so as to be disposed between the rim member 120, the upper cover 130, and the lower cover 140 to seal their gaps in the water storage chamber. Do not allow contained water to leak through gaps.

The packing 150 has a concave shape where its bottom surface is flat and its diameter gradually narrows toward the top. The bottom surface is flat so that the bottom surface is in close contact with the settling grooves 123, 133, 143, and gradually narrowing toward the top is laminated frame member 120 (or upper cover 130, or lower cover 140) In order to be easily placed in the settled grooves (123, 133, 143) in the lamination process.

The thickness of the packing 150 is greater than the sum of the depths of the two settling grooves 123, 133, and 143 which are stacked to press and fix the stacked frame members 120, the upper cover 130, and the lower cover 140. It is preferable to tightly close the gap between them, which is pressed and stacked.

In addition, the corners of the packing 150 are integrally formed with an extension part 151 having an insertion hole 154 into which the insertion protrusions 124, 134, and 144 formed at the corners of the settled grooves 123, 133, and 143 are inserted. .

The electrode plate 110 is coupled to the edge member 120, and the edge members 120, the upper cover 130, and the lower cover (120) are disposed with the packing 150 and the contact blocking member 160 disposed therebetween. After stacking 140, the fastening bolts 171 are inserted into fastening holes h formed through upper and lower portions of their edges, and tightened with nuts 172 to press and fix them.

Thus, the components of the electrolytic cell are assembled and assembled, so that the number of electrode plates can be appropriately selected according to the capacity of the shower device or the desired silver ion concentration.

The electrolytic cell 100 has the electrode plates 110 disposed adjacent to each other but not in contact with each other, the entire electrode plate 110 is submerged in water, and the water receiving chamber needs only a slightly larger area than the electrode plate 110. High and compact size is possible,

Since the protrusion 111, which is a part of the electrode plate 110, is exposed to the outside of the electrolytic cell 100 and connected to the electric wire 80, there is no restriction that the electrolytic cell 100 should be installed upright or laid down, and introduced into the water storage chamber. Since there is no restriction on the hourly inflow rate of water to be used, a water quantity sensor is unnecessary, and it is also possible to install the water pipe 50 directly connected to the water.

The water inflow detecting member 80 is installed on a pipe line 60 connected to the electrolytic cell 100 to detect whether water is introduced into the electrolytic cell, and transmits the detected signal to the controller 220 to supply the water. When the inflow does not flow for a predetermined time or more, the controller recognizes this as an external singular situation and controls the power supply unit 210 so that electrolysis is not performed even if water is filled in the electrolytic cell 100.

The water inflow detecting member 80 has a body 81, a cover 83, a diaphragm 85, and a pressing member, as shown in FIG. 4 showing a combined perspective view (FIG. 4A) and an exploded perspective view (FIG. 4B). 87, the sensor 89, the cap 88 is made.

The body 81 is provided with an inlet port 81a and an outlet port 81b connected to the conduit 60 so that water flows in and out, and an inlet port 81a and an outlet port inside the body 81. An internal space portion 81c communicating with the 81b and temporarily flowing in the water is provided, and the internal space portion 81c is opened to the outside. That is, the inner space portion has an opening 81d.

And in the center of the inner space 81c is a water inflow through the inlet (81a) is hit, a cylinder 82 is formed so that the water hit is rotated along the outer wall is formed, the center inside of the cylinder (82) A discharge space 82c is formed in communication with the discharge port.

By forming the cylinder 82 having the discharge space 82c at the center of the inner space 81c, the water introduced from the inlet 81a pushes the diaphragm 85 coupled to the opening 81d more strongly. (Expanded).

The cover 83 is coupled to the body 81 while covering the opening 81d and has an accommodating portion 83a in which the pressing member 87 is accommodated.

The diaphragm 85 is provided between the cover 83 and the body 81. That is, the opening 81d of the inner space portion is closed.

The diaphragm 85 is expanded toward the cover 83 by the water pressure of the water flowing into the inner space portion 81c of the body.

The pressing member 87 is accommodated in the inner receiving portion 83a of the cover 83 so as to be moved forward and backward, and is coupled to the protrusion 85a protruding from the center of the diaphragm expanded by the water pressure of the dia. It moves forward and backward in conjunction with the expansion of the frame 85.

In addition, a pressure protrusion 87a is formed on the opposite surface of the diaphragm 85 to contact and press the sensing sensor 89.

The cap 88 is coupled to the outside of the cover 83, the inside of the detection sensor 89 is built.

And the built-in detection sensor 89 is operated by the advance of the pressure projection (87a) of the pressing member 87, detects whether water is introduced, and transmits the detected signal to the controller 120 do.

The detection sensor is provided with a contact portion 89a which is pressed against the pressure protrusion.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit unit 200 including a power supply unit and a controller of a shower device according to the present invention, and a, b and c of FIG. 5 are more specific circuit diagrams.

As shown in the drawing, the circuit unit 200

A power supply unit 210 for supplying power to the two pole plates 110 of the electrolytic cell 100 by constant current input commercial AC power, and supplying driving power to the control unit, the pump 30, etc. by constant voltage commercial AC power Wow,

The power supply unit includes a controller 220 that controls the circuit unit as a whole, such as controlling power supplied to the two pole plates, driving a pump, and displaying an operating state.

The power supply unit 210 supplies power to a place where power is required, including two pole plates 110 and a pump 30, and at this time, the supply of power is controlled by the controller 220.

The power supply unit 210 is a constant voltage unit 211 for outputting a constant voltage to the commercial AC power input;

A constant current for the insulation transformer T, which is supplied with a commercial AC power supply, and the primary side and the secondary side are electrically separated from each other, the smoothing unit 213 for smoothing the output power of the insulation transformer T, and the output power of the smoothing unit. And a constant current portion 215 for supplying the two pole plates 110 (the anode plate and the cathode plate) of the electrolytic column.

The constant voltage unit 211 supplies driving power to the control unit 221, the pump 30, the display unit 223, and the like, and in the present invention, the constant voltage unit generates and supplies two constant voltages of 24V and 5V.

The insulation transformer T electrically separates an input side (primary side) and an output side (secondary side) to prevent a user from electric shock.

The smoothing unit 213 is composed of a bridge diode BD and a capacitor C1 to smooth the output power of the insulation transformer and supply the same to the constant current unit.

The constant current unit 215 constant currents the output power of the smoothing unit 213 so that a current of a constant magnitude is always supplied to the two pole plates 110 of the electrolytic cell 100.

The constant current unit 215 is a shunt regulator (SR) for maintaining a constant voltage of both ends regardless of the load fluctuations,

A resistor R1 connected in parallel to the shunt regulator SR to determine the magnitude of the constant current supplied to the load side (two pole plates of the electrolytic cell);

And a transistor that protects the shunt regulator by preventing a current above the allowable value from flowing into the shunt regulator SR.

The shunt regulator (SR) is representative of 'TL431'.

For example, when the rated voltage maintained at both ends of the shunt regulator SR is 2.4V and the current to be supplied to the two pole plates of the electrolytic cell is 40 mA, a resistance of 60 ohms R1 across the shunt regulator SR is R1. ), Both pole plates are continuously supplied with 40 mA.

The controller 220 includes a plurality of buttons 222, a display unit 223, a memory 224, an audio output unit 225, a polarity conversion unit 227, a control unit 221, and a pump driving unit 226. Is done.

The button 222 is for the user's operation, the user operates the button to set the electrolysis time, the strength of the constant current supplied to the two pole plates 110, and drive the pump 30 to store the reservoir (not shown) Operation can be performed such as withdrawing water stored in the tank.

The button 222 is connected to the control unit and transmits various operation signals to the control unit. As the button, a touch switch (TS1 ~ TS6) for detecting the user's pressing by changing the capacitance or impedance by the user's touch was used, and the touch switch sensing IC (U1) is a button as the touch switch is used as the button. The touch switch 222 is connected to the controller 221. The touch switch sensing IC U1 is driven by receiving a driving voltage from the constant voltage unit 211.

The display unit 223 displays an operation state or an operation state of a button so that the user can recognize it. The display unit includes segments (Seg1, Seg2) for displaying the status by numbers, and LEDs (light emitting diodes) L1 to L14 for displaying the status by flashing lamps, which are not shown in the drawings, but are displayed in text on the screen. LCD screen may be included.

The segments Seg1 and Seg2 are connected to the control unit 221 to display the electrolysis time of the set two electrode plates, the remaining electrolysis time during electrolysis, and to display a matter that can be displayed numerically, such as the current time. Inform the user.

The LED (L1 ~ L14) is lit or flashing to indicate the operating state of the electrolytic shower device.

A power lamp indicating whether power is supplied to the LEDs L1 to L14,

A water supply lamp, a drainage lamp, a water extraction lamp indicating whether the pump 30 is driven to supply water to the electrolytic cell 100, whether the water is being discharged from the electrolytic cell 100 to the reservoir, or whether the water is being discharged from the reservoir to the outside. ,

A filter lamp indicating whether the filter 20 has reached the end of its life,

An electrolysis indicator lamp for indicating whether electrolysis is being performed,

Voice display unit for displaying whether the announcement is output through the voice output unit 225,

There is a remaining time notification lamp for indicating the remaining electrolysis time during the electrolysis time in large, medium, and small.

The memory 224 is connected to the control unit 221, the guidement for the various signals input through the button 222, the guidement for the supply and drainage state according to the operation of the pump 30, electrical A guide message indicating a decomposition state, a guide message indicating whether or not the filter 20 is replaced, and the like, and a program required for operation of the electrolysis shower device may be stored.

The voice output unit 225 is connected to the control unit 221, under the control of the control unit, the announcement stored in the memory 224 is output as a voice according to the operating state. The voice output unit 225 is a speaker (SP) for outputting voice, and connected to the speaker to remove the noise of the voice signal input from the memory 224 through the control unit 221 and adjust the volume of the speaker And an AMP circuit 225a that is formed at 1SP. Since the AMP circuit 225a is a conventional AMP circuit, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The polarity converting unit 227 periodically changes the polarity of the power supplied by the constant current unit 215 of the power supply unit to the two pole plates 110 of the electrolytic cell.

As shown in the drawing, the polarity conversion unit 227 is connected to the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate of the electrolytic cell 100 and two relay switches RS4 and RS5 connected to the negative electrode or the positive electrode of the power supply constant current unit 215, respectively. Two driving coils RC4 for receiving the signal from the control unit 221 and switching the two relay switches RS4 and RS5 to connect the relay switches RS4 and RS5 to the positive line or the negative line of the constant current unit 215. , RC5).

The pump driver 226 drives the pump 30 under the control of the controller 121 according to a signal input through the button 222 or a set condition.

The pump driving unit 226 is a relay switch (RS1, RS2, RS3) for connecting or disconnecting the pump to the constant voltage unit 211 of the power supply unit, and receives the signal from the control unit 221 the relay switch (RS1, RS2) The switch coils RS1, RS2, and RS3 are connected to and disconnected from the constant voltage unit 211, or the driving coils RC1, RC2, and RC3.

The pump driver 226 is a water supply pump driver for driving a water supply pump for supplying water to the electrolytic cell 100, 226a, a water extraction pump driver for driving a water extraction pump for outgoing the water stored in the reservoir ( 226b) and a drain pump driver 226c for driving a drain pump (or a drain valve) for draining the water of the electrolytic cell to the reservoir.

The controller 220 allows the constant current portion of the power supply unit 210 to supply power to the two pole plates 110 according to a set program so that electrolysis is performed.

If there is no water inflow signal from the water inflow detection member 80 for a predetermined time or more, the electrolysis is cut off by supplying power to the two pole plates of the power supply unit 210 even though the electrolytic cell is filled with water above a certain level. Stop it.

In addition, the power supply unit 210 supplies a stable and continuous constant current power to the pole plate 110 of the electrolytic cell 100 by the constant current control method, and the polarity conversion unit 227 of the controller 220 is supplied to the pole plate 110. By periodically changing the polarity of the constant current to be prevented by the electrolysis of the metal plated on the particular electrode plate 110 is released faster than the metal plated on the other electrode plate 110 to disappear.

The constant current control method of the power supply unit 210 has a more complicated circuit than the constant voltage control method, but it is possible to provide stable power supply by being less affected by external factors, to prevent overheating, and to affect the temperature of the water (generally a chemical reaction). (Electrolysis) has the advantage of generating a constant concentration of ions almost without being affected by the temperature of the water. In addition, the power supply unit 210 may control the concentration of the silver ions generated by the electrode plate 110 by adjusting the intensity of the constant current supplied to the electrolytic cell 100 by the controller 220.

In the above description of the present invention, the electrolytic shower apparatus having a specific shape and structure has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be interpreted as being within the scope of protection.

1 is a perspective view of a shower device according to the present invention,

2 is an exploded perspective view of the front case in FIG.

3A and 3B are exploded perspective views of an electrolytic cell,

4A and 4B are exploded perspective and exploded perspective views of the water inflow sensing member;

5 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit portion;

6A, 6B and 6C are specific circuit diagrams of the circuit unit.

10: case 20: filter

30: pump 40: controller

50: water supply pipe 60: pipeline

80: water inflow detection member 81: body

83: cover 85: diaphragm

87: pressing member 89: detection sensor

100: electrolytic cell 110: electrode plate

120: frame member 122: support

123: settled groove 124: insertion protrusion

130: upper cover 140: lower cover

150: packing 154: insertion hole

160: contact blocking member 200: circuit portion

210: power supply unit 211: constant voltage unit

215: constant current unit 220: controller

221: control unit 222: button

223: display unit 224: memory

225: voice output unit 227: polarity conversion unit

Claims

A case having a water supply pipe and a shower head;

And a controller for controlling the power supplied to the electrolytic cell by the power supply unit and blocking the supply of power to the electrolytic cell of the power supply unit when there is no signal for more than a predetermined time from the water inflow detecting member. Electrolytic shower device provided with.

The method of claim 1,

And a filter installed on a pipe connecting the water supply pipe and the shower head to filter a specific component of the water introduced through the water supply pipe.

According to claim 1 or 2, wherein the water inflow detection member

A cover covering the opening and coupled to the body;

It is provided on the outside of the cover, it is operated by the forward contact of the pressing member is provided with a singular cutoff function comprising a detection sensor for detecting the inflow of water, and transmitting the detection signal to the controller. An electrolytic shower.

The method of claim 3, wherein

The controller has an electrolysis shower device having a single cutoff function, characterized in that the power supply periodically changes the polarity of the power supplied to the positive and negative plates.

The method of claim 4, wherein

The power supply unit

A smoothing part for smoothing the output power of the insulation transformer;

The controller

A number of buttons for the user's operation,

A display unit for displaying the operation status,

Electrolytic shower device having a water-shut function, characterized in that it comprises a control unit for receiving a signal from the button unit and the flow sensor, and controls the display unit and the polarity change unit according to the input signal and a predetermined program. .

The method of claim 3, wherein the electrolytic cell

A plurality of electrode plates generating silver (Ag) ions,

The plurality of stacked electrode plates are disposed between the electrode plates so as to block the contact between the plurality of electrode plates, but do not interfere with the movement of water, a plurality of spaced grooves are formed and spaced apart from each other by a certain distance Electrolytic shower device having a water-blocking function characterized in that it comprises a contact blocking member provided with a bar.