KR20120085355A - Generation of alkali combines with sterilizing humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A sterilizing humidifier with alkaline water producing function is provided to produce alkaline water from tap-water and generate vapor by heating the produced alkali water. CONSTITUTION: A sterilizing humidifier with alkaline water producing function comprises a main body(120), an alkaline water tank(160), a steam generator, a vapor outlet(180), and an alkaline water producing unit(140). The main body comprises a water bath. The steam generator changes the alkaline water in the water bath into vapor. The vapor outlet exhausts the vapor outside. The alkaline water producing unit changes tap-water into alkaline water.

Description

Generation of alkali combines with sterilizing humidifier

The present invention relates to a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function. More specifically, the present invention relates to a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function of generating tap water from an alkali water generator and generating steam using the generated alkaline water to humidify the tap water.

In general, humidifiers are installed in homes or offices to suit the humidity in the air, and supplies moisture to dry homes and offices to maintain proper humidity (about 60%) to prevent respiratory diseases and bronchial diseases. Use to create a pleasant indoor atmosphere.

There are various kinds of humidifiers such as electric, ultrasonic, and vaporized humidifiers. Electric humidifiers use an electric heating method that generates steam by heating the supplied water with a heater or electrode. Since it generates steam by heating, there is an advantage of having a sterilization effect incidentally.

In addition, the ultrasonic humidifier generates an electrical signal of a specific frequency in the electric circuit to ultrasonically vibrate the vibrator installed in the water to form water into fine droplets, such as fog.

The vaporizing humidifier vertically arranges a humidifying plate made of a material having excellent absorption ability in a water tank in which a constant water level is maintained, and sucks water to a certain height of the humidifying plate through a capillary phenomenon to form a wet state. By allowing air to pass through, the water vapor evaporates naturally from the humidification plate due to the difference in water vapor pressure.

In order to disinfect and disinfect water supplied to the humidifier, a metal having high antibacterial effect and excellent safety is used. In this case, as the metal used, silver, copper, zinc and the like have high antibacterial effect and excellent sterilization effect.

However, it is difficult to manufacture a foam using silver is difficult to manufacture, and because of the high price of silver is difficult to manufacture and use the silver foam.

In addition, even if sterilization and disinfection of water with silver foam, if water is contained in the humidifier for a long time, there is a problem that the foreign matter is generated in the water to remove the foreign matter, and has a sterilization filter to disinfect water in the humidifier other than silver foam. Periodic cleaning of the filter and after the constant use of the filter was consumed due to the cost of using the humidifier was inconvenient problem.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is to provide a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function for generating tap water from the alkali water generator to generate alkaline water and heating the generated alkali water to generate steam. There is this.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function that can generate alkaline water when needed, and water that has not been used for a long time can be regenerated with alkaline water to save water.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a humidifier for generating steam by heating water, the body having a water tank therein; An alkaline water tank for providing alkaline water to the tank; A steam generator for converting alkaline water introduced into the tank into steam; A steam discharge unit for discharging the steam generated from the steam generator to the outside of the main body; And an alkaline water generating unit provided at one side of the main body to convert tap water into alkaline water. It provides a humidifier having a sterilizing power having a function of generating alkaline water, characterized in that it comprises a.

In addition, the alkaline water generating unit is a tap water tank formed in the upper side to hold the tap water; An alkali water generator provided at a lower portion of the tap water tank to electrolyze the tap water to convert it into alkaline water; A contact terminal formed at a lower side of the tap water tank to supply power to the alkali water generator; An electrode terminal having a positive terminal and a negative terminal formed on one side of the main body so as to be coupled to the contact terminal to supply electricity to an alkali water generator; A power supply unit provided inside the main body to receive power from the outside to supply power to the electrode terminal; And a cover provided at an upper side of the tap water tank and having a plurality of hydrogen discharge holes formed therein so that hydrogen gas generated by an alkaline water generator can be discharged. to provide.

The humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function is further characterized in that an insertion part is formed at one side of the main body, and a fixing part is further formed at a lower side of the tap water tank so that the electrode terminal of the main body is not separated from the contact terminal of the tap water tank. to provide.

According to the present invention, tap water is generated alkaline water through an alkaline water generator, and generated alkali water is generated as sterilized steam without the need for a separate sterilizer, so that the efficacy of alkaline water, that is, without drinking the alkaline water directly Asthma, morning sickness, kidney disease, thyroid gland, diabetes, liver disease, obesity, allergies, high blood pressure, indigestion and hangover resolution, such as effective in maintaining indoor humidity and protecting health.

In addition, according to the present invention, only a certain amount of alkali water can be generated when necessary, and water that has not been used for a long time can be regenerated with alkaline water, thereby saving water.

In addition, according to the present invention, the humidifier is provided with a foreign material remaining in the water and a filter for sterilization is not provided, and the manufacturing cost of the humidifier is reduced, and since the filter is not required to be washed and replaced, the humidifier is easy to use, and the platinum Since alkali water made of plated titanium is produced, it is possible to reduce the consumption cost of filter replacement.

1 is a perspective view showing a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a humidifier having a sterilizing power having a function of generating alkaline water in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a cross-sectional view showing a humidifier having a sterilizing power combined with an alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a tap water tank of the humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of the drawings, it should be noted that the same reference numerals have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a decomposition showing a humidifier having a sterilizing power having a alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention Perspective view. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Sectional perspective view showing a tap water tank.

As shown, the present invention is a humidifier for heating the water to generate steam, the body 120 having a water tank 188 therein, and the alkali water tank 160 for providing alkali water to the water tank 188. ), A steam generator 186 for converting alkaline water introduced into the water tank 188 into steam, a steam discharge unit 180 for discharging steam generated from the steam generator 186 to the outside of the main body 120, and Is provided on one side of the main body 120 is configured to include an alkaline water generating unit 140 that can convert the tap water into alkaline water.

One side of the main body 120 is provided with a water tank 188 that accommodates the alkali water and the alkali water is generated by steam, and the other side of the main body 120 provides an alkali water tank 160 for providing the alkali water to the water tank 188. Is provided. Alkali water of the alkali water tank 160 is supplied to the water tank 188 through the communication path 162. The front surface of the main body 120 is provided with a plurality of operation unit 122 for operating the humidifier. And, the lower portion of the main body is provided with a plurality of support portion 128.

Alkali water discharged from the alkali water tank 160 is introduced into the water tank 188 through the inclined communication path 162.

The steam generator 186 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 188 to convert the alkali water introduced into the water tank 188 into steam. The steam generator 186 may include an ultrasonic vibrator or a heating unit. However, the steam generator 186 is not limited thereto, and the steam generator 186 may generate steam using the ultrasonic vibrator because the efficiency is lowered when the alkaline water is heated.

Above the steam generator 186, that is, above the water tank 188 of the main body 120, a flow path 184 through which steam generated from the steam generator 186 flows is formed, and steam is discharged in the flow path 184. The unit 180 is rotatably fitted and rotates the steam discharge unit 180 in a direction to send steam to discharge steam to the outside through the steam outlet 182.

On the other hand, the steam discharge unit 180 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape of the lower end opening, the lower end of the steam discharge unit 180 is fitted to the flow path 184 of the main body 120, the steam outlet 182 The upper end portion is configured to include a steam outlet 182 for discharging the steam of the water tank 188 to the outside.

Here, the steam discharge unit 180 has a shape in which the internal cross-sectional area of the steam discharge unit 180 is reduced toward the upper end from the lower end in order to increase the flow rate of the steam discharged through the steam discharge port 182.

Alkali water of the present invention is ionized water, in which dozens of elements such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur, and chloride are present in a bonded state. When the water is ionized, that is, electrolyzed, alkaline ions (calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, etc.) gather at the cathode (-pole) to form an alkaline water, while acid ions (phosphorus, sulfur, chloride) Gather acidic water.

In particular, alkaline water refers to water having a hydrogen ion concentration (PH) of 7.0 or higher. In alkaline water, bacteria are sterilized and disinfected so that bacteria cannot grow and live, and a sterilization filter for sterilizing water may not be provided. In addition, alkali minerals are contained in the alkaline water, which is widely used for food and medical purposes.

In other words, drinking alkaline water has the effect of preventing adult diseases and healing of adult diseases, especially in the case of pregnant women helps to produce the brain and bone of the fetus, and also has the effect of preventing morning sickness. In addition, allergies, high blood pressure, asthma, indigestion and hangover has a variety of effects, such as.

Alkaline water generating unit 140 for generating an alkaline water having such an effect is provided in the tap water tank 142 and the upper side is formed to be opened so that the tap water is accommodated, and the lower portion of the tap water tank 142 to electrolyze the tap water Alkaline water generator 144 for converting into alkaline water, the contact terminal 146 formed on the lower side of the tap water tank 142 and the contact terminal 146 to be supplied with power to the alkaline water generator 144, An electrode terminal 126 having positive and negative terminals formed on one side of the main body 120 to supply electricity to the alkaline water generator 144 and an alkaline water generator provided inside the main body 120 to receive power from the outside. A plurality of hydrogen discharge holes 154 are provided at an upper side of the power supply unit 124 and the tap water tank 142 for supplying power to the water 144 so that the hydrogen gas generated by the alkaline water generator 144 may be discharged. Formed cover (152) It is configured to include).

Here, the alkaline water generator 144 is an electrolytic cell composed of titanium plated with platinum. When the alkaline water generator 144 is supplied with electricity, the tap water is electrolyzed and converted into alkaline water.

More specifically, water molecules are partially ionized to exist in H + and OH- states. In this water, an electrolytic cell such as titanium plated with platinum is added, and when the titanium is supplied with electricity, water is electrolyzed. In other words, platinum-plated titanium reacts with water to release (-) electrons, and (-) electrons and H + ions in water meet and are reduced to hydrogen to increase OH- in the water, where water becomes alkaline. Hydrogen bubbles are generated and hydrogen gas is discharged out of the water.

The contact terminal 146 is provided on the lower side of the tap water tank 142 provided with the alkali water generator 144 for generating the alkaline water so as to be coupled to the electrode terminal 126 of the main body 120 formed of the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The electrode terminal 126 is separated into a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and the power is sent from the power supply unit 124 to the alkaline water generator 144 through the contact terminal 146 of the positive electrode to electrolyze the tap water. The voltage supplied to the electrolysis may be within a range of 0.5 to 24V (volts), but the voltage is not limited to the voltage of the power supplied from the power supply unit 124. Subject to change.

In particular, the alkaline water generator 144 may use a stainless electrode, a ferrite electrode, etc., but a small amount of metals such as iron, nickel, and chromium are detected when the polarity inversion is performed for the maintenance cleaning of the electrolytic apparatus. And ferrite electrodes are refrained from use.

On the other hand, the electrode material of the alkali water generator 144 is mandatory to use only platinum-coated (plated) titanium electrode, it is preferable to use a platinum-coated titanium electrode, the platinum-coated titanium is deformed and alkaline water even after long time use It is effective that the generation function can be maintained for a long time.

In producing tap water with alkaline water, the pH level of alkaline water should be adjusted to pH 9.5 for drinking, but not exceeding PH 10 when combining WHO, German drinking water standards, R & D results in Japan, and the condition of water pipes in Korea. Since the alkali water is converted into steam and sucked into the human body, the concentration of the PH of the alkali water generated by the alkaline water generating unit 140 of the present invention is preferably 9.5 to less than 10.

In addition, the concentration of the PH can be adjusted by the operation unit 122 provided in the main body 120, the operation unit 122 can adjust the amount of steam discharged to the steam discharge unit 180.

When the tap water is converted to alkaline water, active hydrogen bubbles are generated to release hydrogen gas. The discharged hydrogen gas passes through the cover 152 covering the tap water tank 142 to be discharged to the outside from the tap water tank 142 and a plurality of hydrogen discharge holes 154 are formed.

In addition, the insertion part 129 is formed at one side of the main body 120, and the fixing part 148 is further formed at the lower side of the tap water tank 142 so that the electrode terminal 126 is not separated from the contact terminal 126. The inserting portion 129 and the fixing portion 148 have the same shape and are formed in an angular shape, and the electrode terminal 126 and the contact terminal 146 are coupled to each other at a predetermined position so that the anode and cathode do not change. The tap water tank 142 is formed to be inserted into and fixed to the main body 120.

Next, the method of use in the humidifier having a bactericidal power having an alkaline water generating function according to the present invention made as described above is as follows.

First, the tap water is contained in the tap water tank 142 to a certain height, and the cover 152 covers the upper portion of the tap water tank 142. Then, the fixing part 148 is inserted into the insertion part 129 so that the polarity of the contact terminal 146 formed in the lower portion of the tap water tank 142 and the electrode terminal 126 formed in the main body 120 is inserted into the main body 120. ) Tap water tank (142). At this time, the shape of the insertion part and the fixing part 148 is matched, and the electrode terminal 126 and the contact terminal 146 make good contact, and the positive and negative electrodes of the electrode terminal 126 are the contact terminal 146. Be sure to match them exactly so that they match the positive and negative poles of the.

The operation unit 122 is operated to operate the alkali water generator 144, and the tap water contained in the tap water tank 142 is electrolyzed to be converted into alkaline water. At this time, the tap water is converted into alkaline water and the generated hydrogen gas is discharged to the outside through the plurality of hydrogen discharge holes 154 formed in the cover 152 covered with the tap water tank 142.

In the present invention, since it takes about 5 minutes to convert about 500 ml of tap water into alkaline water, the operation of the alkaline water generating unit 140 basically operates for about 5 minutes, and if necessary, 5 minutes through the operation unit 122. Alkaline water generator 144 can be operated for the above.

The alkali water generated by the alkali water generator 144 is transferred to the alkali water tank 160 for a predetermined time so that the alkali water is supplied to the communication path 162. Here, the tap water tank 142 and the alkali water tank 160 may be transparent to confirm that the water is contained therein. If the alkali water is insufficient in the alkali water tank 160, the alkali water generator 144 may be operated at any time or Alkali water may be generated whenever necessary and the alkaline water tank 160 may be replenished with alkaline water.

In addition, if the alkaline water tank 160 is replenished with alkaline water and the humidifier is not used for a long time, the alkaline water in the alkali water tank 160 may be transferred to the tap water tank 142 to regenerate and use the alkaline water. As a result, water can be saved.

Alkaline water moves to the water tank 188 through the communication path 162, and converts the alkali water into steam by the operation of the steam generator 186, the converted steam to the steam outlet 182 through the flow path 184. Discharged.

Thus, tap water is electrolyzed to generate alkali water, and the generated alkali water is converted into steam, so that a foreign material and a filter for sterilizing and remaining in the water, which are provided in the humidifier, are plated with platinum that can be used for a long time. Alkaline water is generated through the alkali water generator 144, which is configured to reduce the consumption cost of the filter exchange.

In addition, by producing steam with sterilized alkaline water, the effectiveness of alkaline water, ie, asthma, morning sickness, kidney disease, thyroid, diabetes, liver disease, obesity, allergy, high blood pressure, indigestion and hangover resolution without drinking alkaline water directly Alkaline water vapor can be used to protect pleasant indoor humidity and health.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the same scope should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

120: main body 122: operation unit
124: power supply unit 126: electrode terminal
128: support portion 129: insertion portion
140: alkaline water generating unit 142: tap water tank
144: alkali water generator 146: contact terminal
148: fixing part 152: cover
154: hydrogen discharge hole 160: alkaline water tank
162: communication path 180: steam outlet
182: steam outlet 184: euro
186: steam generator 188: water tank

Claims (3)

In a humidifier that heats water to generate steam,
A main body provided with a water tank therein;
An alkaline water tank for providing alkaline water to the tank;
A steam generator for converting alkaline water introduced into the tank into steam;
A steam discharge unit for discharging the steam generated from the steam generator to the outside of the main body; And
An alkaline water generating unit provided at one side of the main body to convert tap water into alkaline water;
Humidifier having a sterilizing power having a function of generating alkaline water, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1,
The alkaline water generating unit
A tap water tank formed with an upper side open to hold tap water;
An alkali water generator provided at a lower portion of the tap water tank to electrolyze the tap water to convert it into alkaline water;
A contact terminal formed at a lower side of the tap water tank to supply power to the alkali water generator;
An electrode terminal having a positive terminal and a negative terminal formed on one side of the main body so as to be coupled to the contact terminal to supply electricity to an alkali water generator;
A power supply unit provided inside the main body to receive power from the outside to supply power to the electrode terminal; And
A cover provided at an upper side of the tap water tank and having a plurality of hydrogen discharge holes formed therein so as to discharge hydrogen gas generated by an alkali water generator;
Humidifier having a sterilizing power having a function of generating alkaline water, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1,
The humidifier having a sterilizing power having an alkaline water generating function, characterized in that the insertion portion is formed on one side of the main body is further formed on the lower side of the tap water tank so that the electrode terminal is not separated from the contact terminal.

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