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Definitions

• the present invention relates to an antibacterial treatment device capable of treating laundry with metal ions.
• finishing substances When washing in a washing machine, it is common to add a finishing substance to the water, especially to rinse water. Common finishing materials are softeners and glues. In addition, recently, there is an increasing need for finishing treatments that provide laundry with antibacterial properties.
• Laundry should be sun-dried from a hygienic point of view.
• the number of families who have no one at home during the daytime has increased due to the increase in the female employment rate and the progress of nuclear families. In such homes, you have to rely on indoor drying. Even if you are in a home where somebody is at home during the day, when it rains, you will have to dry indoors.
• Japanese published patent application “Japanese Utility Model Application No. 5-7 4 487 7” describes an electric washing machine equipped with an ion generator that generates germicidal metal ions such as silver ions and copper ions.
• Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication “Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2000-933661” Describes a washing machine adapted to sterilize a cleaning liquid by generating an electric field.
• Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. JP-A-2001-2766484 describes a washing machine provided with a silver ion addition unit for adding silver ions to washing water.
• the metal ions are eluted from the anode electrode by immersing the pair of electrodes in water and applying a voltage between the electrodes.
• the anode is silver
• the reaction of Ag ⁇ Ag + + e occurs when a voltage is applied, and silver ions Ag + are eluted in water.
• the metal eg, silver
• silver is present as ions and exerts a bactericidal action.
• silver exists as silver salt instead of yeon, but when wet again, it ionizes again and restores its sterilizing power. In other words, this means that the antibacterial coat has been applied to the surface of the laundry.
• antibacterial treatment antibacterial coating
• ion eluting unit containing a pair of electrodes in a case.
• antibacterial treatment antibacterial coating
• antibacterial treatment can only be performed by a washing machine with a built-in ion eluting unit does not provide sufficient benefits to consumers.
• the electrodes of the ion eluting unit wear out over time, and the elution amount of metal ions decreases. If used for a long period of time, the elution amount of metal ions may become unstable or a predetermined elution amount may not be secured. For this reason, it is necessary to replace the entire ion elution unit used for a long time, or even the electrode alone. However, if the ion elution unit is incorporated in the washing machine, it cannot be replaced without disassembling the washing machine, which is a very burdensome operation for the user.
• the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has been made so that an ion eluting unit that elutes metal ions into water for antibacterial treatment of laundry can be easily combined with a washing machine having a conventional structure and used.
• the purpose is to. It is another object of the present invention to facilitate the exchange of ion elution units.
• the present invention easily realizes a water supply device (eg, a washing machine) that is equivalent to a water supply device having an ion generation unit even if the water supply device does not originally include an ion generation unit that generates metal ions.
• the purpose is to get.
• the present invention proposes an antibacterial treatment device having the following configuration.
• An ion elution unit that generates metal ions by applying a voltage between the electrodes, and a power supply unit for the ion elution unit.
• the case of the ion elution unit is connected to a water supply hose. And an outlet that is detachably connected to the water supply valve of the washing machine.
• the ion eluting unit is externally attached to the water supply section of the washing machine, so that the structure of the washing machine itself can be the same as before. That is, the existing washing machine can be converted to a washing machine with an antibacterial treatment function. Also, it is extremely easy to replace the ion elution unit after long-term use.
• the ion elution unit that generates metal ions by applying a voltage between the electrodes, and a power supply unit for the ion elution unit.
• the ion elution unit has a case in which at least a part of the ion elution unit can be submerged.
• the case is provided with a water passage for guiding water to the electrode in the submerged portion.
• the case of the ion elution unit is submerged, and water is introduced into the case from the water inlet to elute metal ions, so a special structure for attaching and holding the ion elution unit.
• a washing machine there is no need to provide a washing machine.
• a water supply hose to the ion dissolution unit.
• the ion elution is performed in the water stored in the washing tub, uniform ion-containing water can be generated. Therefore, the metal ions uniformly adhere to the laundry, and an even antibacterial effect can be obtained.
• the old unit It is only necessary to throw away the new unit and use a new unit, eliminating the need to replace the unit.
• metal ion-containing water can be generated using, for example, a bucket, a basin, a cup, and the like. Therefore, in the case that only one handkerchief is desired to be treated with antibacterial treatment, a small amount of metal ion-containing water can be generated in a small container enough to soak one handkerchief, and no waste of water resources .
• the power supply unit uses a battery as a power supply.
• antibacterial treatment can be performed even in places where commercial power is not available or where commercial power is available but the number of outlets is insufficient.
• the power supply unit includes a timer for setting a time for conducting electricity to the electrodes.
• At least a part of the case is a see-through portion through which an internal electrode can be visually recognized.
• the state of the electrode inside the ion elution unit can be directly visually confirmed.
• the user can determine the replacement timing of the ion eluting unit based on the depletion state of the electrode, and can replace the unit before serious function deterioration occurs. Therefore, the ion eluting unit can always be used in a state where the antibacterial treatment ability is sufficiently exhibited.
• the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention is an antibacterial treatment device provided with an ion generation unit that generates metal ions to be added to water supplied to a water supply target by a water supply device, wherein the ion generation unit includes:
• the water supply device may be configured to be detachably installed outside the water supply device and in a water supply path to the water supply device (from a water tap).
• the above-mentioned ion generating section includes, for example, (a) an ion eluting unit for eluting ions of metal constituting the electrode by applying a voltage between the pair of electrodes, and (b) a cartridge inside the cartridge.
• a metal ion eluting material is loaded into the cartridge, and water can be passed through the cartridge to elute the metal ions.
• the ion generator can be retrofitted to the outside of the water supply device (for example, a washing machine). Also, it is possible to easily realize a water supply device having an ion generating unit. Therefore, unnecessary replacement of the water supply device is not required, and the existing water supply device can be used effectively. In addition, the ion generator can be easily removed from the water supply path to the water supply device so that it can be easily replaced.
• the ion generating unit is constituted by an ion eluting unit having a unit main body that contains electrodes (at least two) and through which water flows. Is also good.
• ions of a metal constituting the electrode for example, silver ions
• the metal ion is added to water flowing in the unit body. Therefore, since such metal ion-added water is supplied from the ion elution unit to the water supply target (eg, laundry) via the water supply device, the effect of metal ions (eg, antibacterial effect) in the water supply target is ensured.
• the number of electrodes may be one pair (two) or more. Even when three or four electrodes are provided, metal ions are eluted by applying a voltage to these electrodes, and a desired effect of the metal ions can be obtained.
• the ion eluting unit comprises: (a) a first hose or a first hose for connecting the unit main body to a first hose through which water supplied from a water tap is supplied.
• a configuration may further be provided that further comprises: a connection portion; and (b) a second hose or a second connection portion that connects the unit main body to a second hose through which water supplied to the water supply device flows.
• the ion eluting unit can be connected to the water tap by the first connection portion directly or indirectly via the first hose. Also
• the second connection allows the ion eluting unit to be connected directly or indirectly via a second hose to the water supply. Therefore, by combining these connection methods, it is possible to increase the variety of connections when installing the ion elution unit in the water supply path from the tap to the water supply device. Therefore, it is possible to realize a method of installing the ion eluting unit according to the user's needs.
• the electrode may be formed integrally with the unit body.
• the unit main body needs to be separated into at least two housings in order to load the electrode into the unit main body.
• the sealing performance may be reduced.
• the electrode and the unit main body are integrally formed as in the present invention, there is no portion corresponding to the above-mentioned bonded portion, so that there is no problem of water leakage and the unit main body is not formed.
• the sealing performance can be reliably maintained.
• the unit main body may have a configuration in which water flows out in a direction different from the water inflow direction.
• the outflow direction of the water can be, for example, the horizontal direction.
• the antibacterial treatment device further includes a drive unit for driving the ion eluting unit, wherein the drive unit generates a voltage to be applied to the electrode of the ion eluting unit.
• a configuration including a generator may be employed.
• the built-in battery battery
• plug to be plugged into a household outlet connection cord and AC adapter, etc. be able to.
• the voltage generated by the voltage generation section of the drive unit is applied to the electrodes of the ion elution unit to drive the ion elution unit, and metal ions are eluted from the electrodes by the ion elution unit.
• the function of making it work can be surely demonstrated.
• the ion eluting unit may further include a detection unit configured to detect at least one of the presence or absence of a water flow inside the unit body and the flow rate thereof. It may be.
• the detecting means detects the presence or absence of a water flow inside the unit body, for example, it becomes possible for the drive unit to apply a voltage to the electrode only when such a water flow is present. Thereby, only when the water to which the metal ions are to be added flows, the necessary amount of the metal ions can be eluted, and the water to which the desired concentration of the metal ions is added can be supplied stably.
• the drive unit changes the voltage applied to the electrode or the current flowing through the electrode according to the flow rate, so that the elution amount of metal ions is reduced. It can be changed. As a result, even if the flow rate of the water supplied to the water supply device changes depending on the installation area of the water supply device or the flow rate of the water supplied to the water supply target (eg, laundry) is intentionally changed, the drive unit is not changed.
• the metal ion elution amount according to the above flow rate the metal ion concentration of the metal ion added water can be made substantially constant at any flow rate. As a result, the desired antibacterial treatment can be appropriately performed without causing excess or deficiency in the amount of metal ions required for the antibacterial treatment. .
• the detecting means may include: a rotor that rotates by passing the water; a magnet included in the rotor; and a magnet that is magnetized by rotation of the rotor.
• a configuration may be provided that includes a magnetic detection unit that detects at least one of the presence or absence of the water flow and the flow based on the change.
• the presence or absence of water flow inside the unit main body that is, whether or not water has passed through the inside of the unit main body can be detected by detecting the presence or absence of this magnetic change by the magnetic detection unit.
• the number of rotations of the rotor per unit time can be detected by the magnetic detection unit detecting how many times the above-mentioned magnetic change changes periodically per unit time, and the water flowing inside the unit body Flow rate can be detected.
• the detection means is configured to include the rotor, the magnet, and the magnetic detection unit as described above, the presence / absence of the water flow inside the unit main body and the flow rate based on the magnetic change of the magnet are determined. At least one can be reliably detected.
• the drive unit further includes a control unit that controls application of a voltage generated by the voltage generation unit to the electrode, and the control unit includes the magnetic detection unit. When the water current is detected, the voltage may be applied to the electrode.
• the drive unit further includes a control unit that controls application of a voltage generated by the voltage generation unit to the electrode, and the control unit includes the magnetic detection unit.
• the control unit includes the magnetic detection unit.
• the drive unit applies the voltage applied to the electrode or the current applied to the electrode in accordance with the flow rate of water in the cartridge body. Since the amount of metal ion elution is changed in accordance with the flow rate, the metal ion concentration of the metal ion-added water can be made substantially constant regardless of the installation area or installation location of the water supply device. As a result, the desired antibacterial treatment can be appropriately performed without causing excess or deficiency in the amount of metal ions required for the antibacterial treatment.
• the detecting means may be provided so as to be separable from the unit body.
• the detecting unit does not need to be replaced, and the detecting unit can be effectively used. Conversely, when the detection means needs to be replaced due to a failure or the like, it is not necessary to replace the electrodes in the unit body, and the electrodes can be used effectively.
• the drive unit is provided on an outer surface of the water supply device, and detects a time when metal ions need to be eluted based on vibration of the water supply device.
• a vibration sensor and a control unit configured to control application of a voltage generated by the voltage generation unit to the electrode, wherein the control unit detects the voltage when the vibration sensor detects the timing. May be applied to the electrode.
• the washing machine executes each of a washing step, a rinsing step, a dehydrating step, and a drying step.
• the vibration condition of the water supply device differs for each washing process due to the difference in the operation method of each washing process (for example, the difference in the rotation speed of the washing tub).
• the elution of metal ions may be performed at least after the rinsing step in the washing step. This is because even if metal ion-added water is supplied to the laundry in the washing process, the metal ion is washed away if water that does not contain metal ions is used in the next rinsing process, and the metal ions are washed into the laundry. This is because they cannot be attached, and the metal ions supplied earlier are wasted and inefficient. Therefore, in this case, the rinsing step is a time when the metal ions need to be eluted so that the metal ions can be efficiently attached to the laundry.
• the vibration sensor detects metal ions based on the vibration of the water supply device by the following method. It is possible to detect when elution is required.
• a vibration sensor uses a washing process that requires elution of metal ions due to a difference in the vibration cycle caused by a difference in the number of revolutions of a washing tub, a stirring member (pulsator), a motor, and the like that constitute a water supply device (for example, , Rinsing process).
• the control unit applies a voltage to the electrodes of the ion elution unit when the vibration sensor detects a time when metal ions need to be eluted (in the above example, the operation period of the rinsing process) based on the vibration of the water supply device.
• a voltage to be applied to the electrodes of the ion elution unit when the vibration sensor detects a time when metal ions need to be eluted (in the above example, the operation period of the rinsing process) based on the vibration of the water supply device.
• the drive unit may be configured to be detachably disposed outside the water supply device.
• the drive unit for example, an outer surface of the water supply device, a wall near the water supply device, or the like can be assumed.
• the drive unit can be retrofitted together with the ion elution unit.
• the existing water supply device does not have an ion elution unit, it is easy to realize a water supply device equivalent to an ion elution unit and a drive unit. it can. Therefore, unnecessary replacement of existing water supply equipment is not required, and the existing water supply equipment can be used effectively.
• the drive unit since the drive unit is installed outside the water supply system, it is easy to repair the drive unit and replace the battery in case of failure or battery life.
• the water supply device may be a washing machine that supplies water to the laundry to be supplied with water.
• FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
• Fig 2 is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view of the water inlet.
• FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the entire washing process.
• FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the washing process.
• FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the rinsing step.
• FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a dehydration step.
• FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional view showing the first embodiment of the ion elution unit.
• FIG. 8 is a schematic horizontal cross-sectional view showing the first embodiment of the ion elution cut.
• FIG. 9 is a circuit configuration diagram of an ion elution unit drive circuit.
• FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional view showing a second embodiment of the ion elution unit.
• FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a connection relation of the antibacterial treatment device when the antibacterial treatment device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied to a washing machine.
• FIG. 12 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of a first hose that connects and connects the ion eluting unit constituting the antibacterial treatment device and a water tap.
• FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a first connection portion of the first hose.
• FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the first connection portion connected to a water tap.
• FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are cross-sectional views showing a schematic configuration of a second connecting portion of the first hose connected to the ion eluting unit.
• FIG. 16 is a side view showing another configuration of the first hose.
• FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the ion elution unit to which the first hose is connected.
• FIG. 18 is a front view of the ion eluting unit when the ion eluting unit is connected to a water tap via the first hose.
• FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the ion elution unit when viewed from behind.
• FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the ion eluting unit as viewed from the side.
• FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the ion elution unit in detail when the ion elution unit is viewed from the front.
• FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the ion eluting unit in detail when the ion eluting unit is viewed from the side.
• FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a first connecting portion of the ion eluting unit.
• FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a detection unit provided in the ion elution unit.
• FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing another configuration example of the unit body of the ion eluting unit.
• FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing another configuration example of the ion elution unit.
• FIG. 27A to FIG. 27D are a plan view, a front view, a side view, and a rear view, respectively, showing the external configuration of the drive unit constituting the antibacterial treatment device.
• FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the drive unit.
• FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the driving unit. Best shape bear for carrying out the invention
• FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing the entire configuration of the washing machine 1.
• the washing machine 1 is a fully automatic type and has an outer box 10.
• the outer box 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is formed of metal or synthetic resin, and the upper and lower surfaces thereof have openings.
• An upper surface plate 11 made of a synthetic resin is stacked on the upper surface opening of the outer case 10.
• the upper plate 11 is fixed to the outer box 10 with screws.
• the left side is the front of the washing machine 1 and the right side is the back.
• a back panel 12 also made of synthetic resin is stacked on the upper surface of the upper surface plate 11 located on the back side.
• the back panel 12 is fixed to the top plate 11 with screws.
• a base 13 made of synthetic resin is stacked on the bottom opening of the outer case 10. The base 13 is fixed to the outer box 10 with screws. Note that none of the screws described so far are shown.
• legs 14 a and 14 b for supporting the outer box 10 on the floor are provided.
• the rear leg 14 b is a fixed leg integrally formed with the base 13.
• the front leg portion 14a is a variable height screw leg, which is turned to level the washing machine 1.
• the upper surface plate 11 is provided with a laundry inlet 15 for charging laundry into a washing tub described later.
• a lid 16 is provided so as to cover the laundry inlet 15 from above.
• the lid 16 is connected to the upper plate 11 by a hinge 17 and rotates in a vertical plane.
• a water tub 20 and a washing tub 30 also serving as a dehydration tub are arranged inside the outer case 10. Both the water tub 20 and the washing tub 30 have the shape of a cylindrical cup with an open upper surface, each having a vertical axis, the water tub 20 being outside and the washing tub 30 being inside being concentric. Are located.
• the water tank 20 is suspended by a suspension member 21. Suspension members 21 are provided at a total of four locations, connecting the lower part of the outer surface of the water tank 20 and a part of the inner surface corner of the outer box 10, and support the water tank 20 so that it can swing in a horizontal plane. are doing.
• the washing tub 30 has a peripheral wall that extends upward and has a gentle taper. Except for a plurality of dehydration holes 31 arranged annularly at the uppermost portion of the peripheral wall, there is no opening for allowing liquid to pass through. That is, the washing tub 30 is a so-called “holeless” type. At the edge of the upper opening of the washing tub 30, an annular balancer 32 that functions to suppress vibration when the washing tub 30 is rotated at a high speed for dehydrating the laundry is mounted. A pulsator 33 for generating a flow of washing water or rinsing water in the tub is arranged on the inner bottom surface of the rinsing tank 30.
• a drive unit 40 is mounted on the lower surface of the water tank 20.
• Drive unit 4 0 The motor includes a motor 41, a clutch mechanism 42, and a brake mechanism 43, and a dewatering shaft 44 and a pulsator shaft 45 project upward from the center thereof.
• the dewatering shaft 44 and the pulsator shaft 45 have a double shaft structure with the dewatering shaft 44 on the outside and the pulsator shaft 45 on the inside.
• the dewatering shaft 4 4 Is connected to and supports the washing tub 30.
• the pulsator shaft 45 further enters the washing tub 30 and is connected to and supports the pulsator 33.
• seal members for preventing water leakage are arranged.
• a water supply valve 50 that opens and closes electromagnetically is arranged in a space below the back panel 12.
• the connection pipe 51 and the water supply pipe 52 extend from the water supply valve 50.
• the connection tube 51 projects toward the upper surface of the back panel 12, and the ion elution unit 100 is detachably connected to the connection tube 51.
• the structure and function of the ion elution unit 100 will be described later in detail.
• the water supply pipe 52 extends horizontally below the pack panel 12 and is connected to a container-like water supply port 53.
• Water supply port 5 3 is a washing tub
• Fig. 2 is a model vertical cross-sectional view of the water supply port 53, viewed from the front side.
• the water supply port 53 has an open upper surface, and the inside is divided into right and left.
• the compartment on the left is a detergent room 54, which is a preparation space for storing detergent.
• the compartment on the right is the finishing agent room 55, which is a preparation space for storing the finishing agent for washing.
• On the front side of the bottom of the detergent room 54 a horizontally long water inlet 56 for pouring water into the washing tub 30 is provided.
• the finishing agent chamber 55 is provided with a siphon section 57.
• the siphon section 57 is composed of an inner pipe 57a that rises vertically from the bottom of the finishing agent chamber 55, and a cap-shaped outer pipe 57b that covers the inner pipe 57a.
• a gap through which water passes is formed between the inner pipe 57a and the outer pipe 57b.
• the bottom of the inner tube 57a is open toward the inside of the washing tub 30.
• the lower end of the outer pipe 57b keeps a predetermined gap with the bottom of the finishing agent chamber 55, and this is the water inlet.
• the water supply valve 50 is composed of a main water supply valve 50a and a sub water supply valve 50b.
• the connection pipe 51 is common to both the main water supply valve 50a and the sub water supply valve 50b.
• the water supply pipe 52 includes a main water supply pipe 52a connected to the main water supply valve 50a and a sub water supply pipe 52b connected to the sub water supply valve 50b.
• the main water supply pipe 52a is connected to the detergent chamber 54, and the sub water supply pipe 52b is connected to the finishing agent chamber 55.
• the path from the main water supply pipe 52a to the washing tank 30 through the detergent room 54 is different from the path from the sub water supply pipe 52 to the washing tank 30 through the finishing agent room 55. It is a system.
• a drain hose 60 for draining water in the water tub 20 and the washing tub 30 out of the outer box 10 is attached to the bottom of the water tub 20. Water flows into the drain hose 60 from the drain pipe 61 and the drain pipe 62.
• the drain pipe 61 is connected to a location near the outer periphery of the bottom surface of the water tank 20.
• the drain pipe 62 is connected to a location near the center of the bottom of the water tank 20.
• An annular bulkhead 63 is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the water tank 20 so as to surround the connection point of the drainage pipe 62 inside.
• An annular seal member 64 is attached to the upper part of the partition 63. When the sealing member 64 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the disk 65 fixed to the outer surface of the bottom of the washing tub 30, an independent drainage space 66 is formed between the water tub 20 and the washing tub 30. Is done. The drainage space 66 communicates with the inside of the washing tub 30 through a drainage port 67 formed at the bottom of the washing tub 30.
• the drain pipe 62 is provided with a drain valve 68 that opens and closes electromagnetically.
• An air trap 69 is provided at a location upstream of the drain valve 68 of the drain pipe 62.
• a pressure guiding tube 70 extends from the air trap 69.
• a water level switch 71 is connected to the upper end of the pressure guiding tube 70.
• a control unit 80 is arranged on the front side of the outer case 10.
• the control unit 80 is placed below the top plate 11, receives an operation command from a user through an operation display unit 81 provided on the top surface of the top plate 11, and receives a drive unit. It issues operation commands to 40, water supply valve 50, and drain valve 68. Further, the control unit 80 issues a display command to the operation Z display unit 81.
• the operation of the washing machine 1 will be described. Open lid 16 and wash tub from laundry slot 15 Put laundry into 30. Detergent is put in the detergent room 54 of the water supply port 53. If necessary, fill the finishing agent into the finishing agent room 55 at the water supply port 53. The finish may be added during the washing process.
• Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the entire washing process.
• step S201 it is checked whether washing is started at a set time, that is, so-called reserved operation is selected. If the reserved operation has been selected, the process proceeds to step S206. If not, the process proceeds to step S202.
• step S206 it is confirmed whether or not the operation start time has come.
• the process proceeds to step S202.
• step S202 it is confirmed whether or not a washing step has been selected. If the selection has been made, the process proceeds to step S300. The contents of the washing step in step S300 will be described separately with reference to the flowchart of FIG. After the washing process, go to step S203. If the washing process has not been selected, the process immediately proceeds from step S202 to step S203.
• step S203 it is determined whether or not a rinsing process has been selected. If it has been selected, the process proceeds to step S400. The contents of the rinsing step of step S400 will be described separately with reference to a flowchart of FIG. After the completion of the rinsing process, the process proceeds to step S204. If the rinsing process has not been selected, the process immediately proceeds from step S203 to step S204.
• step S204 it is confirmed whether or not a dehydration step has been selected. If it has been selected, the process proceeds to step S500. The content of the dehydration step in step S500 will be described separately with reference to the flowchart of FIG. After the dehydration step, the process proceeds to Step S205. If the dehydration step has not been selected, the process proceeds directly from step S204 to step S205.
• step S205 the termination processing of the control unit 80 (especially the arithmetic unit (microphone computer) included therein) is automatically advanced according to the procedure. Also wash The completion sound is notified of the completion of the rinsing step. After all the operations are completed, the washing machine 1 waits in a power OFF state in preparation for the next washing process.
• the control unit 80 especially the arithmetic unit (microphone computer) included therein
• FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the washing process.
• step S301 water level data in the washing tub 30 detected by the water level switch 71 is captured.
• step S302 it is confirmed whether or not the capacitance sensing has been selected. If it has been selected, the process proceeds to step S308. If not, the process immediately proceeds from step S302 to step S303.
• step S308 the amount of laundry is measured by the rotational load of the pulsator 33. After the capacitance sensing, go to step S303.
• step 303 the main water supply valve 50a is opened, and water is poured into the washing tub 30 through the main water supply pipe 52a and the water supply port 53.
• the detergent put in the detergent room 54 of the water supply port 53 is also mixed with water and put into the washing tub 30.
• the drain valve 68 is closed.
• the water level switch 71 detects the set water level, close the main water supply valve 50a. Then, the process proceeds to step S304.
• step S304 the running-in operation is performed.
• the pulsator 33 rotates in the reverse direction, swings the laundry in the water, and adapts the laundry to the water. This allows the laundry to absorb water sufficiently. It also allows air trapped in the laundry to escape. If the water level detected by the water level switch 71 is lower than the initial level as a result of the running-in operation, the main water supply valve 50a is opened in step S305 to capture water, and the set water level is set. To recover.
• fabric sensing is performed together with the running-in operation. After the running-in operation, the water level change from the set water level is detected, and if the water level is lower than the specified value, it is judged that the fabric is highly absorbent.
• step S305 After a stable set water level is obtained in step S305, the process proceeds to step S306.
• the motor 41 rotates the pulsator 33 in a predetermined pattern to form a main water flow for washing in the washing tub 30. Laundry by this main stream Washing is performed.
• the dehydrating shaft 44 is braked by the brake device 43 so that the washing tub 30 does not rotate even if the washing water and the laundry move.
• step S307 the pulsator 33 is turned upside down to loosen the laundry so that the laundry is distributed in the washing tub 30 in a well-balanced manner. This is to prepare for the spinning of the washing tub 30.
• step S500 a dehydration step of step S500 is performed, which will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. After dehydration, proceed to step S401.
• step S401 the main water supply valve 50a is opened, and water is supplied to the set water level.
• step S402 After water supply, go to step S402.
• step S402 a running-in operation is performed.
• the running-in operation is the same as that performed in step S304 of the washing process.
• step S404 After the set water level is recovered in step S404, the process proceeds to step S404.
• the motor 41 rotates the pulsator 33 in a predetermined pattern, and forms a main water flow for rinsing in the washing tub 30. Washing of the laundry is performed by the main water flow.
• the dehydrating shaft 44 is braked by the brake device 43, and the washing tub 30 does not rotate even if rinsing water and laundry move.
• step S405 the pulsator 33 is turned upside down to loosen the laundry. This allows the laundry to be distributed in the washing tub 30 in a well-balanced manner, and prepares for the spin-drying operation.
• the rinsing water is stored in the washing tub 30 and the rinsing is performed by rinsing, but water is poured from the water supply port 53 while the washing tub 30 is rotated at a low speed.
• "shower injection” is performed. Either, or both, is determined by the user's choice.
• the drain valve 68 is opened at step S501.
• the washing water in the washing tub 30 is drained through the drainage space 66.
• the drain valve 68 remains open during the dewatering process.
• the clutch device 42 and the brake device 43 are switched.
• the switching timing of the clutch device 42 and the brake device 43 may be before the start of drainage or simultaneously with the drainage.
• the motor 41 rotates the spinning shaft 44 this time.
• the washing tub 30 performs a spin-drying operation.
• the pulsator 33 also rotates with the washing tub 30.
• the washing tub 30 When the washing tub 30 rotates at a high speed, the laundry is pressed against the inner peripheral wall of the washing tub 30 by centrifugal force.
• the washing water contained in the laundry also collects on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the washing tub 30, but as described above, since the washing tub 30 is tapered upward, the washing water subjected to centrifugal force is The inside of the washing tub 30 rises.
• the washing water is discharged from the dehydration hole 31 when reaching the upper end of the washing tub 30.
• the washing water that has left the dewatering hole 31 is beaten to the inner surface of the water tub 20 and flows down the inner surface of the water tub 20 to the bottom of the water tub 20. Then, the washing water is discharged to the outside of the outer box 10 through the drain pipe 61 and the drain hose 60 following the drain pipe 61.
• step S503 After performing a relatively low-speed dehydration operation in step S502, a high-speed dehydration operation is performed in step S503. After step S503, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, the power supply to the motor 41 is stopped, and a stop process is performed.
• an ion elution unit 100 is connected to the water supply valve 50 via a connection tube 51. 7 to FIG. 9, the structure and function of the ion elution unit 100 and the role of the ion elution unit 100 attached to the washing machine 1 will be described below.
• FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are cross-sectional views of the ion eluting unit 100, FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view, and FIG. 8 is a horizontal cross-sectional view schematically.
• the ion elution unit 100 has a cylindrical case 110 made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin, silicon, and rubber.
• the case 110 is arranged such that the cylindrical axis is horizontal.
• a cylindrical inlet 1 1 1 protrudes upward from one side, and a cylindrical outlet 1 from the other side. 1 2 projects downward.
• the inlet 1 1 1 has a male thread 1 1 1 a on the outer surface, and the outlet 1 1 2 has a female thread on the inner surface. 1 1 2a.
• the case 110 is connected to the connection tube 51 by screwing the female screw portion 1 1 2a of the outlet 1 1 2 into the male screw portion provided on the outer surface of the connection tube 51, and the water supply valve 50 is connected to the case 110. Communicate.
• the innermost part of the female thread portion 1 1 2a is provided with an o-ring 1 1 2b.
• the wall 1 1 2 b is in close contact with the tip of the connecting tube 51 to form a watertight portion.
• a nut-shaped connecting member 111b is screwed into the male screw portion 111a of the inflow portion 111 (see Fig. 1).
• the connecting device 1 1 1 b connects and fixes one end of the water supply hose 180 to the inflow port 1 1 1.
• the other end of the water supply hose 180 is connected to a water tap (not shown).
• connection of the outflow port 112 to the connection pipe 51 and the manner of connection of the water supply hose 180 to the inflow port 111 are not limited to the above-described screw system. Any connection mechanism that is commonly used in the home, such as a tightening ring and a collet chuck connection, can be used as long as it is a connection mechanism related to water.
• the outlet 1 1 2 is connected to the connecting tube 5 1 projecting from the upper surface of the back panel 1 2 of the washing machine 1.
• the connection target of the outlet 1 1 2 is not limited to this. Not. Any components interposed between the water supply valve 50 and the water supply valve 50 can be connected to the outlets 11 and 12.
• the outlet 1 1 2 can be connected directly to the water supply valve 50. In short, it is only necessary that the condition that the outlets 112 are detachably connected to the water supply valve 50 so as to be detachably connected and that the detachment and attachment are performed outside the washing machine 1 is satisfied.
• the case 110 has an opening at an end on the side where the inflow port 111 is located, and two plate-like electrodes 113 and 114 are inserted therefrom.
• the electrodes 113 and 114 are made of a metal serving as a source of metal ions having antibacterial properties, that is, silver, copper, zinc, or the like.
• the size of the electrodes 113 and 114 can be, for example, about 2 cm ⁇ 5 cm and a thickness of about 1 mm.
• the electrodes 113 and 114 have terminals 115 and 116 at one end, respectively.
• the electrodes 1 1 3 and 1 1 4 are spaced apart from each other by passing the terminals 1 1 5 and 1 1 6 through the disc-shaped cap 1 1 7 combined with the opening of the case 1 1 Fixed to 7. If you cover the opening of the case 110 with the cap 117, The poles 113 and 114 are fixed in the case 110 so as to extend in the axial direction of the case 110.
• a dome-shaped waterproof cap 1 18 is fixed to the cap 1 17.
• the power supply cable 119 extending from the power supply unit 101 (see Fig. 1) enters the waterproof cap 118.
• the power supply cable 119 has insulated core wires 119 a and 119 inside.
• the insulated core wire 1 19 a is connected to the terminal 1 15 and the insulated core wire 1 19 b is connected to the terminal 1 16 Case 1 1 0 and cap 1 1 7 between the cap 1 1 7 and the electrodes 1 1 5 and 1 1 6, between the cap 1 1 7 and the waterproof cap 1 1 8 and between the waterproof cap 1 1 8 and the power supply cable 1 1 9
• a waterproof seal treatment is applied as appropriate to prevent water from entering the waterproof cap 118.
• the power supply unit 101 incorporates a drive circuit for the ion elution unit 100, which will be described later in detail. From the power supply unit 101, in addition to the power supply cable 110, a power cord 102 connected to the commercial power supply extends.
• FIG. 9 is a circuit configuration diagram of a drive circuit 120 of the ion elution unit 100.
• a transformer 122 is connected to the commercial power supply 122 via a power supply switch 132, and the voltage of 100 V is reduced to a predetermined voltage.
• the actuator portion of the power supply switch 132 is exposed on the outer surface of the power supply unit 101 and can be operated from outside.
• the output voltage of the transformer 122 is rectified by the full-wave rectifier circuit 123, and is then made constant by the constant voltage circuit 124.
• a constant current circuit 125 is connected to the constant voltage circuit 124.
• the constant current circuit 125 operates so as to supply a constant current to an electrode drive circuit 150 described later irrespective of a change in the resistance value in the electrode drive circuit 150.
• a rectifier diode 1 2 6 is connected to the commercial power supply 1 2 1 in parallel with the transformer 1 2 2. It is. The output voltage of the rectifier diode 126 is smoothed by the capacitor 127, then made constant by the constant voltage circuit 128, and supplied to the microcomputer 130.
• the microcomputer 130 controls activation of a triac 12 9 connected between one end of the primary coil of the transformer 12 2 and the commercial power supply 12 1 .
• the electrode drive circuit 150 is an NPN transistor. It is configured by connecting Q1 to Q4, diodes D1, D2, and resistors R1 to R7 as shown in the figure.
• the transistor Q 1 and the diode D 1 constitute a photocoupler 151, and the transistor Q 2 and the diode D 2 constitute a photocoupler 152. That is, the diodes D 1 and D 2 are photo diodes, and the transistors Q 1 and Q 2 are photo transistors.
• the electrode 113 on the anode side in Fig. 9 wears out, and the electrode 114 on the cathode side Impurities in the water stick as scale. This causes the performance of the ion elution unit 100 to decrease, so that the electrode driving circuit 150 can be operated in the forced electrode cleaning mode.
• the microcomputer 130 switches the control so that the voltages of the lines Ll and L2 are reversed so that current flows through the electrodes 113 and 114 in the reverse direction.
• the transistors Ql and Q4 are turned on, and the transistors Q2 and Q3 are turned off.
• the microcomputer 130 has a counter function The above-described switching is performed each time the count reaches a predetermined count.
• the constant current circuit 150 If a change in the resistance of the electrode drive circuit 150, especially a change in the resistance of the electrodes 113, 114, causes a decrease in the current flowing between the electrodes, etc., the constant current circuit
• the current flowing between the electrodes 113 and 114 of the ion elution unit 100 is monitored by the voltage generated at the resistor R7, and when the current reaches a predetermined minimum current value, The current detection circuit 160 detects this. Information that the minimum current value has been detected is transmitted from the photodiode D3 constituting the photocoupler 163 to the microcomputer 130 via the phototransistor Q5.
• the microcomputer 130 drives the warning notifying means 131 via the line L3, and performs a predetermined warning notification.
• the warning notification means 1331 is constituted by appropriate display means such as an LED and a liquid crystal panel, and is arranged on the outer surface of the case of the power supply unit 101.
• a current detection circuit 161 is provided to detect that the current has exceeded a predetermined maximum current value.
• the microcomputer 130 drives the warning display means 131 based on the output of 61. Further, when the output voltage of the constant current circuit 125 falls below a predetermined minimum value, the voltage detection circuit 162 detects this, and the microcomputer 130 drives the warning notification means 131 similarly. I do.
• a timer 133 is connected to the microcomputer 130.
• 1 33 has an operation unit on the outer surface of the case of the power supply unit 101. By operating this operation unit, an appropriate time can be set.
• the antibacterial treatment device including the ion elution unit 100 and the power supply unit 101 is used as follows.
• the outflow port 112 of the ion elution unit 100 is attached to the connection pipe 51 of the washing machine 1.
• a water supply hose 180 is connected to the inlet 1 1 1.
• Water supply hose 1 800 Open the faucet to which the other end is connected, and allow water to flow through the case 110 of the ion elution unit 100. Water actually flows when the water supply valve 50 is opened.
• the power supply unit 101 may be fixed to the side surface or the upper surface of the washing machine 1 by an appropriate attaching means.
• step S401 water supply
• the power switch 1332 is turned on, and electricity is supplied to the electrodes 113, 114, and the ions of the metal constituting the electrodes are turned on. Is eluted in water.
• the metal constituting the electrode is silver
• a reaction of Ag ⁇ Ag + + e occurs at the electrode on the anode side, and silver ions Ag + are eluted in water.
• the current flowing between the electrodes is DC.
• the metal ion-containing water is supplied from the water supply port 53 to the washing tub 30.
• the length of time that the power is supplied is set by the timer 13.
• the time required to bring the concentration of metal ions in the rinse water to a given level depends on the amount of water in the rinse water. Therefore, the time of timer 13 is set in consideration of the amount of rinsing water.
• the conversion table may be displayed on the surface of the ion elution unit 100 by a suitable means such as sticking a seal, printing, or engraving.
• a conversion table may be provided for the power supply unit 101.
• the injection of the rinse water in step S401 (water supply) is performed from the main water supply valve 50a.
• the injection flow rate is set so that ion elution is completed before the rinse water injection is completed.
• the main water supply valve 50a is closed to terminate the water supply.
• the rinsing step of step S402 and subsequent steps is executed, and subsequently, the dehydration step is executed according to the flowchart of FIG.
• the contact between the laundry and the metal ions is promoted while the rinsing water is being stirred.
• the metal ions gradually attach to the laundry fibers, forming an antimicrobial coat on the laundry surface.
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 main water flow
• step S404 open the sub water valve 50 b
• Water is poured into the finishing agent room 5 5 of 3.
• a finishing agent is put in the finishing agent room 55
• the finishing agent is put into the washing tub 30 together with water from the siphon unit 57. Since the siphon effect occurs only when the water level in the finishing agent chamber 55 reaches the predetermined height, the liquid finishing agent is filled with the finishing agent until the time comes and water is injected into the finishing agent room 55. Can be kept at
• step S405 balance
• the introduction of the finishing agent is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the rinsing with the rinsing water containing the metal ions. Therefore, if the metal ions and the finishing agent (softening agent) are simultaneously added to the rinsing water, the metal ions react with the softening agent component to reduce the antibacterial properties. However, if the finishing agent is injected as described above, the finishing agent is injected after the metal ions sufficiently adhere to the laundry, and the reaction between the metal ions and the finishing agent component is prevented, and The antibacterial effect of ions can be left on the laundry.
• the metal constituting the electrodes 113 and 114 is preferably silver, copper, or an alloy of silver and copper.
• Silver ions eluted from the silver electrode have an excellent bactericidal effect, and copper ions eluted from the copper electrode have an excellent antifungal effect.
• silver ions and copper ions can be simultaneously eluted from an alloy of silver and copper.
• silver ions are cations and laundry is negatively charged in water, silver ions are electrically adsorbed on the laundry. Silver ions are electrically neutralized when adsorbed on the laundry. Therefore, silver ions are less likely to react with chloride ions (anions), which are components of the finishing agent (softener). However, silver ions are absorbed into the laundry over time, so some time must be allowed before the finish is added. Therefore, a stirring time of 10 minutes after the introduction of silver ions is secured. A stirring time of about 3 minutes after the finishing agent is injected is sufficient.
• the metal ions are introduced into the washing tub 30 from the main water supply pipe 52 a through the detergent room 54.
• the finishing agent is put into the washing tub 30 from the finishing agent room 55.
• the route for introducing metal ions into the rinse water and the route for introducing the finish into the rinse water are described. Since the route is a separate system, metal ions pass through the route for pouring the finishing agent into the rinse water, and the metal ions come into contact with the finishing agent remaining in this route to become compounds and lose antibacterial power. None.
• a flow rate switch is provided in the case 110.
• the user turns on the power switch 1332 of the power supply unit 101, sets the timer 1333, and then presses the start key of the washing machine 1 to start the washing process.
• Second large-volume water injection is performed from the water supply valve 50 (main water supply valve 50a) (excluding the injection of catch water in step S305), that is, the rinsing water in step S401.
• the microcomputer 130 starts operation and energizes the electrodes 13 3 and 13 4 for the time set by the timer 13 3.
• Electrodes 1 13 and 1 14 are depleted as metal ions continue to elute, and the amount of metal ions eluted decreases. If used for a long period of time, the elution amount of metal ions may become unstable or a predetermined elution amount may not be secured. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the ion elution unit 100 with a new unit when the electrodes 113 and 114 reach the service limit.
• the ion eluting unit 100 is devised as follows.
• the end of the electrode 1 13, 1 14 with the terminal 1 15, 1 16 is called the “root”, and the opposite end is called the “tip”.
• the electrodes 113 and 114 are arranged in parallel but not in parallel, and are arranged in a tapered shape such that the distance between them is smaller at the tip as shown in FIG. With such an arrangement, the electrodes 113 and 114 elute as metal ions from narrow portions, so that the electrodes 113 and 114 melt from the tip. Therefore, by focusing on the length from the root to the tip, it is possible to grasp how much the volume of the electrodes 113 and 114 has decreased.
• the side surface (front surface) or the upper surface of the case 110 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin to form a transparent portion.
• the state of the electrodes 113 and 114 is directly and visually confirmed through the see-through portion, and it is determined whether or not the ion elution unit 100 has come for replacement.
• the entire case 110 may be formed of a transparent synthetic resin so that the entire electrodes 113 and 114 can be viewed.
• a slit in which a transparent plate is fitted may be provided on the front of the case 110 so that the electrodes 113 and 114 can be seen through the slit.
• the material forming the see-through portion does not need to be completely transparent, and may be translucent. The point is that it is only necessary to know the size (length) of the internal electrodes 113, 114. It is preferable to provide a scale for judging wear of the electrodes 113 and 114 in the see-through portion. Since the length from the base to the tip of the electrodes 113 and 114 is a monosash for measuring wear, it is only necessary to provide a scale that is linearly arranged from the tip of the electrode to the base of the electrode. Of the scales, the scale that serves as a guide for replacement of the ion elution unit 100 may be particularly large or changed in shape so that the replacement time can be determined at a glance.
• a detachable connector is provided in the middle of the power supply cable 119, and only the ion elution unit 100 is replaced with a new one, and the power supply unit 101 continues to use the old one. You should be able to do it.
• the power supply unit 101 can use a battery instead of a commercial power supply.
• the battery may be stored in the case of the power supply unit 101. According to this configuration, antimicrobial treatment can be performed in places where commercial power is not available, for example, in campsites, where power is available but the number of outlets is insufficient.
• FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional view of the ion elution unit 100. Note that components that are common to the first embodiment or have the same functions are used in the description of the first embodiment. The same reference numerals as those described above are used and the description is omitted.
• the case 110 of the ion elution unit 100 of the second embodiment has a grid-shaped water inlet 110a at one end. As in the first embodiment, there are no openings that are differentiated into “inlet” and “outlet”. The size of each opening of the water inlet 110a is set so that a finger or the like does not touch the electrodes 113 and 114. A hook 110 b is formed on the side surface of the case 110. Like the ion elution unit 100 of the first embodiment, water is prevented from entering the inside of the waterproof cap 118, so that the ion elution unit 100 can be submerged. it can.
• the ion elution unit 100 is used by immersing at least half of the case 110 in the rinsing water of the washing tub 30. In this way, water enters the case 110 from the water inlet 110a. The water that has penetrated is led to the electrodes 113 and 114 to soak it. Here, voltage is applied to the electrodes 113 and 114 to elute metal ions. The water containing metal ions flows out of the water inlet 110a.
• the ion elution unit 100 may be used simply by throwing it into water, or may be used by hooking the hook 110b on the dehydration hole 31. Alternatively, a string or the like may be hooked on the hook 110b to suspend the ion elution unit 100. If the hook 110b is hooked on something and the case 110 is used vertically, if the air does not escape from the case 110, the electrodes 113, 114 may be immersed in water. It is advisable to provide an air vent hole at the end of the case 110 that is closer to the cap 1 17.
• the case 110 is submerged, water is introduced into the case 110 from the water inlet 110a, and the electrodes 113, 114 are formed. Since it is immersed in water to elute metal ions, it is not necessary to provide the washing machine 1 with a special structure for attaching and holding the ion elution unit 100. There is no need to connect the water supply hose 180 to the ion elution unit 100.
• the ion elution operation is performed in the water stored in the washing tub 30, uniform ion-containing water can be generated. Therefore, the metal ions are uniformly attached to the laundry, and an even antibacterial effect can be obtained. If the capacity of the ion eluting unit 100 is reduced after a long period of use, it is sufficient to simply discard the old unit and use a new unit, and it is not necessary to replace the unit.
• washing tub 30 of the washing machine 1 can submerge the ion eluting unit 100 into water.
• Any container can be used as long as it can receive the case 110 of the ion elution unit 100.
• water containing metal ions can be generated using a bucket, a basin, a cup, or the like. Therefore, if one anti-bacterial treatment is required for a single handkerchief, a small amount of metal ion-containing water can be generated in a small container just enough to soak one handkerchief, thus wasting water resources There is no.
• the antibacterial treatment device acquires complete portability. As a result, it will be possible to bring it to outdoor activities and use it for antibacterial treatment of clothing and other items.
• a conversion table comparing the amount of water and the driving time of the ion elution unit 100 required to elute an appropriate amount of metal ions with respect to the amount of water is obtained by ion elution. It may be formed on the surface of the unit 100 or the power unit 101. The user can set a timer based on this conversion table and generate water containing metal ions at an appropriate concentration.
• FIGS. 11 to 29 The same components as those in Embodiments 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
• FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a connection relationship of the antibacterial treatment device 200 when the antibacterial treatment device 200 according to the present embodiment is applied to the washing machine 1.
• the antibacterial treatment device 200 of the present embodiment includes an ion elution unit 300 and a drive unit 400.
• the ion elution unit 300 generates metal ions (for example, silver ions) to be added to water supplied to a water supply target (for example, laundry) by a washing machine 1 as a water supply device. It is an ion generating unit that performs
• the ion elution unit 300 is connected to a water tap faucet 201 via a first hose 202, and is connected to the washing machine 1 via a second hose 203.
• water supplied from the faucet 201 is supplied to the washing machine 1 via the first hose 202, the ion elution unit 300, and the second hose 203 in this order. It will be.
• the ion elution unit 300 is located outside the washing machine 1 and in the water supply path from the faucet 201 to the washing machine 1. You can say that.
• the most significant feature of the present invention lies in that the ion elution unit 300 can be retrofitted outside the washing machine 1 instead of inside the washing machine 1.
• the drive unit 400 is for driving the ion elution unit 300, and is detachably disposed outside the washing machine 1.
• the drive unit 400 is hooked and arranged by a wall attached to the wall near the washing machine 1 or the outer surface of the washing machine 1, and can be freely removed.
• the outer peripheral portion of the drive unit 400 is sealed by a seal member, and has a waterproof structure.
• the drive unit 400 is placed beside the water handling device (washing machine 1) as in the present embodiment, and a place where water leaks, a place where there is danger of splashing water, and a high humidity Even when the drive unit 400 is arranged at a place or the like, the drive unit 400 can be reliably operated without adversely affecting the internal circuit of the drive unit 400 by water, moisture, or the like. it can.
• the drive unit 400 When the drive unit 400 is arranged on the outer surface of the washing machine 1, instead of using the hook as described above, the following may be performed.
• a magnet having a magnetic force that does not affect the internal circuit is disposed on the back surface of the drive unit 400, that is, on the side of the drive unit 400 facing the washing machine 1.
• a configuration may be employed in which the drive unit 400 is detachably contacted with the outer surface of the washing machine 1 by the magnetic force of the magnet.
• the driving unit 400 is electrically connected to the ion eluting unit 300 via a code 500. This drives the ion elution unit 300 Voltage can be supplied from the driving unit 400 to the ion elution unit 300 via the code 500.
• FIG. 12 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of the first hose 202.
• the first hose 202 connects the water tap faucet 201 and the ion elution unit 300 in communication, and comprises a flexible hose body 210 and a first connection part 21. 1 and a second connection part 2 1 2.
• the first connection portion 211 is provided at one end of the hose body 210 and is connected to the water tap 210 in communication. As shown in FIG. 13, the first connecting portion 2 11 is configured so that the fastening portion 2 2 1 and the movable means 2 2 2 can be separated.
• the fastening portion 221 is composed of a metal fitting 231 and a screwing portion 232.
• the metal fitting 231 is a substantially cylindrical fixing member attached to the tip of the tap faucet 201. Specifically, four screws are arranged evenly in the circumferential direction above the outer surface of the metal fitting 231, and by fitting the metal fitting 231 into the faucet 201 and tightening these screws, The metal fitting 2 3 1 is fixed to the tap 2 0 1. Therefore, the metal fitting 231 can be securely fastened to the faucet 201 with the use of a simple tool.
• a screw groove is formed on the outer surface of the bracket 2 3 1 below the screw position.
• an elastic member for example, rubber
• the threaded portion 2 32 has a substantially cylindrical first cylindrical portion 2 32 a having a screw groove formed on an inner surface thereof to be screwed with a screw groove on an outer surface of the metal fitting 2 31, and a first cylindrical portion 2 3 It has a substantially cylindrical second cylindrical portion 2332b formed at a predetermined interval inside 2a. Then, the openings on the hose body 210 side of the first cylindrical portion 2 32 a and the second cylindrical portion 2 32 b are arranged along the outer circumference and the inner circumference of the donut-shaped disk.
• the threaded portion 2 32 is formed by laminating on a disk. At the bottom of such a threaded portion 232, a connecting pipe 233 communicating with the second cylindrical portion 232b is formed.
• connection pipe 233 When the connection pipe 233 is passed through the movable means 222, water passing through the fastening portion 221 is guided to the movable means 222 via the connection pipe 233.
• a groove 23 3 a (see FIG. 14) into which a steel ball 2 41 a described later of the movable means 222 is slightly fitted is formed.
• a flange portion 2 34 which is locked by a locking portion 2 4 4 described later of the movable means 222 is formed. ing.
• the movable means 222 includes a communicating part 241, a movable part 242, a connecting part 243, and a locking part 244.
• the insertion portion 241 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and the connection pipe 233 is inserted inside thereof.
• the inner diameter of the through portion 24 1 is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the connecting pipe 2 33.
• a small-diameter steel ball 241 a movable in a direction perpendicular to the center axis of the insertion portion 241 (hereinafter referred to as a radial direction) is provided on the wall of the through portion 241. Four places are provided evenly in the circumferential direction of the wall.
• the steel ball 24la has a diameter slightly larger than the wall thickness of the wall.
• the movable portion 242 is a portion that covers the communicating portion 241 from outside through a small gap and is movable along the flowing direction of the water flowing inside, and has a substantially cylindrical shape. .
• the movable portion 242 is urged by an urging means 245 (see FIG. 14) such as a spring toward the upstream side in the flowing water direction (the side opposite to the hose body 210 side). It is possible to manually push this down to the downstream side (hose body 210 side).
• connection portion 243 is a portion that is connected to and connected to the hose body 210.
• the locking portion 2 4 4 is provided to protrude from the outer surface of the movable portion 2 4 2.
• the locking portion 2 2 1 Lock the collar 2 3 4 of
• the fastening portion 221 is fixed to the water tap 201. That is, the metal fittings 2 31 are fixed to the faucet 201 by screwing, and the screw groove of the metal fitting 2 31 and the screw groove of the screwing portion 2 32 are screwed together to fix them.
• the movable part 2 42 of the movable means 222 is manually pushed down to the downstream side in the flowing water direction. While holding, insert the insertion section 2 41 into the connection pipe 2 3 3 of the fastening section 2 2 1. At this time, since no pressing force is applied to the steel ball 24 1 a in the radial direction of the through portion 241, the connecting pipe 23 3 moves the steel ball 24 1 a radially outward. It is inserted inside the insertion part 2 4 1 while pursuing.
• the movable part 2 42 When the hand is released from the movable part 2 42 when the communication is completed, as shown in FIG. 14, the movable part 2 42 is fastened by the urging force of the urging means 245 as shown in FIG. Move in the direction of. At this time, the inner surface of the movable portion 242 contacts the steel ball 241a of the through portion 241 and applies a pressing force to the steel ball 241a from the outside in the radial direction to the inside. As a result, the steel ball 24 1 a is fitted and pressed into the groove 23 3 a of the connection pipe 23 3 passed through the insertion portion 24 1, and the fastening portion 22 1 and the movable means 22 2 Are fixed to each other.
• the flange portion 234 of the fastening portion 221 is locked by the locking portion 244 of the movable member 222, and the movable member 222 from the fastening portion 221 is locked. Dropout is reliably prevented.
• the first connecting portion 2 1 1 includes the fastening portion 2 2 1 attached to the water tap 2 0 1 and the movable means that can be inserted into and removed from the connecting pipe 2 3 3 of the fastening portion 2 2 1.
• the movable means 2 2 2 includes (a) an insertion portion 2 41 through which the connection pipe 2 3 3 is inserted, and (b) a connection pipe connected to the hose body 2 10. 2 3 3 can be moved in and out of the direction, and can be moved when the connecting pipe 23 3 is inserted into the insertion section 2 41, so that the pressing member (steel ball) And a movable portion 242 for pressing the connecting tube 241a) in a direction in which it contacts the connecting tube 233.
• the fastening part 221 and the hose body 210 can be connected and separated or separated by one-touch operation of the movable means 222. Therefore, even women (housewives) and weak people can easily put on and take off both. Can be done.
• the urging means 245 for urging the movable portion 242 toward the upstream side in the flowing water direction is provided in the movable means 222, the movable portion 224 is urged by the urging force. Since the 242 can be easily moved, the steel ball 241a can be easily pressed against the connecting pipe 233 by moving the movable portion 242 to the upstream side in the flowing water direction. As a result, the connection pipe 23 and the movable means 222 can be more easily fixed.
• a configuration in which the movable part 242 is moved by a screw may be considered, but the means described in the present embodiment has better usability, does not have to be loosened, and can be fixed. It is certain.
• the fastening part 2 21 can be attached to the faucet 201 only by inserting the metal fitting 2 31 into the tip of the faucet 201 and tightening the screw.
• a tap equivalent to the metal fitting 2 31 is fixed to the tap faucet 201.
• the fastening portion 2 21 does not require the metal fitting 2 31, and can be constituted only by the screw portion 2 32.
• the metal fittings 2 31 are not required and the number of parts is reduced, the product cost can be reduced.
• the fastening portion 2 21 of the first connection portion 2 1 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that (a) the bracket 2 31 and the screwing portion 2 32 are separable or integrally formed. (B) It can be said that it can be constituted only by the screwing portion 232 that can be screwed to the fitting attached to the water tap faucet 201.
• the second connecting portion 2 12 of the first hose 202 is provided at the other end of the hose body 210 and is connected to the ion eluting unit 300.
• the second The connecting portion 212 has exactly the same configuration as the movable means 222 of the first connecting portion 211 described above.
• the movable portion 2442 is manually moved to the hose body 210 side (the upstream side in the flowing water direction) and is held.
• the first connection portion 302 of the ion elution unit 300 is inserted into the inside of the insertion portion 241 of the movable means 222 of the connection portion 212.
• the hand is released from the movable portion 242, and the movable portion 242 is ion-eluted by the urging force of the urging means 245. Cut 300 Move to the 0 side.
• the movable portion 242 presses the steel ball 241 a toward the inside in the radial direction of the communication portion 241, and the steel ball 241 a pushes the steel ball 241 a to the connection pipe 3 of the first connection portion 302.
• the first connection portion 302 is pressed by fitting into a groove portion 302c (see FIG. 15A) formed on the outer surface of the 02a.
• the second connection part 212 and the first connection part 302 are fixed.
• the movable part 242 is manually moved to the hose body 210 side (the upstream side in the flowing water direction) to remove the steel.
• the pressing of the first connection portion 302 by the ball 241a may be released.
• the first connection portion 302 can be pulled out from the insertion portion 241, and the first hose 202 and the ion elution unit 300 can be separated.
• the second connecting portion 212 has the movable means 222, the first hose 202 and the ion elution unit 300 can be operated with one touch of the movable means 222. Can be connected or separated. Therefore, the same effect as in the case where the first connection portion 211 is provided can be obtained, such that anyone can easily attach and detach the two.
• the second hose 203 shown in FIG. 11 connects the ion elution unit 300 with the washing machine 1 as a water supply device.
• the second hose 203 includes a flexible hose body, and first and second connection portions provided at both ends of the hose body.
• the hose body of the second hose 203 corresponds to the hose body 210 of the first hose 202.
• the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the second hose 203 are connected to the movable means 2 constituting the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 212 of the first hose 202. It consists of only 2 2.
• the second hose 203 and the ion eluting unit can be connected by one-touch operation of the movable means 222 in exactly the same manner as in the case where the first hose 202 and the ion eluting unit 300 are connected in communication. And the second hose 203 and the washing machine 1 can be easily connected or separated from each other.
• the first hose 202 and the second hose 203 described above can be configured flexibly with rubber resin or the like. As a result, even when vibration (shock wave) is applied to the portion connected to the first hose 202 and the second hose 203 and an external force (high pressure) is applied, the first hose is not affected. The impact or the like can be reduced by the flexibility of the 202 or the second hose 203. Therefore, the load on the ion elution unit 300 connected to the first hose 202 and the second hose 203 can be reduced, and the occurrence of failures can be suppressed, and the communication connection portion The reliability of the ion elution unit 300 can be improved with almost no fear of water leakage.
• both the first hose 202 and the second hose 203 have been described as having the movable means 222 at both ends.
• the present invention is not limited to this configuration.
• the end of the hose body 210 (for example, the second connection part 2 12) can rotate around the flowing water direction inside the hose body 210, and
• a first hose 202 and a second hose 203 may be formed by providing a cap-type connecting portion having a thread groove formed on the inner surface.
• the cap-type connecting portions may be provided at both ends (the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 212) of the hose body 210.
• connection part of the connection object of the first hose 202 and the second hose 203 has a thread groove on the outer surface.
• rotation of the cap-shaped connection portion can be performed by using the first hose 202 and the second hose 203 having such a configuration. It can be easily connected or separated from each other.
• the number of parts at the connection portion can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced.
• the first hose 202 can be directly connected to the ion elution unit 300, or the first hose 202 can be connected to a screw type or a mouthpiece. It may be connected to the ion elution unit 300 via a fastening part of the formula
• FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the ion elution unit 300 to which the first hose 202 is connected.
• Fig. 18 to Fig. 20 correspond to the case where the above-mentioned ion elution unit 300 is connected to the tap faucet 201 via the first hose 202.
• a front view of the ion eluting unit 300, a cross-sectional view of the ion eluting unit 300 as viewed from behind, and a cross-sectional view of the ion eluting unit 300 as viewed from the side are shown, respectively.
• the ion elution unit 300 has a case 300a formed by bonding two housings that can be separated from and connected to each other in a flowing direction of water flowing inside. In this case 300a, the connection between the ion elution unit 300 and the first hose 202 is hidden, so that the external appearance is not impaired.
• FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the ion elution unit 300 in detail when the ion elution unit 300 is viewed from the front
• FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the ion elution unit 300 in detail when the ion elution unit 300 is viewed from the side.
• the ion elution unit 300 has a unit main body 301, a first connection portion 302, and a second connection portion 303.
• a first connection portion 302 As shown in these figures, the ion elution unit 300 has a unit main body 301, a first connection portion 302, and a second connection portion 303.
• each configuration will be described.
• the first connection portion 302 connects the first hose 202 and the unit body 301 in communication with each other, and is formed integrally with the unit body 301. This The first connecting portion 302 is configured to include a connecting pipe 302a and a ring portion 302b.
• connection pipe 302 a is inserted into the communication part 241 of the second connection part 212 of the first hose 202.
• the flange portion 302b is locked by the locking portion 244 of the first hose 202 when the connecting pipe 302a is passed through the insertion portion 241.
• the first hose 202 is reliably prevented from coming off the ion elution unit 300.
• the first connection unit 302 may be configured as follows.
• FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view showing another configuration example of the first connection portion 302.
• the first connection portion 302 is constituted by a metal fitting 304 and a screw portion 304.
• the metal fitting 304 has exactly the same configuration as the metal fitting 231 of the first connection part 211 of the first hose 202.
• the screwing portion 305 has exactly the same configuration as the screwing portion 232 of the first connecting portion 211. That is, the threaded portion 304 is formed of a substantially cylindrical first cylindrical portion 300 a having an inner surface formed with a screw groove to be screwed with a threaded groove on the outer surface of the metal fitting 304, and a first cylindrical portion. It has a substantially cylindrical second cylindrical portion 305b formed at a predetermined interval inside the 305a. Then, the openings of the first cylindrical portion 300 a and the second cylindrical portion 300 b on the unit body 301 side are placed on the donut-shaped disk along the outer and inner circumferences thereof. By bonding, the screwed portion 304 is formed.
• a unit main body 301 communicating with the second cylindrical portion 300b is integrally formed at the bottom of the threaded portion 304. Further, the second cylindrical portion 300b is formed in a shape that can be inserted into the through portion 241 of the movable means 222 of the first hose 202.
• the ion elution unit 300 and the first hose 2 0 2 are connected.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be connected to the tap faucet 201 via the first hose 202.
• the first hose 202 is screwed into the faucet 201 by screwing the fitting 304 with the screw groove of the fitting 304 and the screw groove of the first cylindrical portion 300a.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be directly connected to the faucet 201 without using it. Therefore, according to such a configuration of the first connection portion 302, the first hose 202 is used for connecting the faucet 201 to the ion eluting tube 300 in communication. Both the case and the case of not using it can be easily dealt with.
• the second connection portion 303 is connected to the second hose 203 (see FIG. 11) described above and the unit body 301. And are formed integrally with the unit body 301.
• the second connection portion 303 includes a connection pipe 303 a and an upper portion 303 b.
• the connection pipe 303 a is passed through the insertion part of the first connection part of the second hose 203.
• the ridge section 303 b is locked by the locking section of the second hose 203 when the connecting pipe 303 a is inserted into the communication section.
• the second hose 203 is reliably prevented from coming off the ion elution unit 300.
• the connecting pipe 303 a is also formed in a shape that fits into the connecting pipe 51 (see FIG. 1) of the washing machine 1.
• the ion elution unit 300 and the second hose 200 are inserted and fixed by inserting the connecting pipe 303 a into the communication portion 241 of the second hose 203. 3 and are connected. Therefore, the ion elution unit 300 can be connected to the washing machine 1 through the second hose 203.
• the connecting pipe 303 a is fitted into the connecting pipe 51 of the washing machine 1, the ion elution unit 300 and the washing machine 1 can be connected directly.
• the second connection portion 303 when the ion elution unit 300 and the washing machine 1 are connected to communicate with each other, the second hose 203 is used and the second hose 203 is not used. Both can be easily dealt with.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be easily structurally constructed. It can be connected to the first hose 202 or the water tap 201, and the ion elution unit 300 can be connected to the second hose 203 or the washing machine 1. be able to. Therefore, the product cost of the ion elution unit 300 can be reduced. (3-3. Unit unit)
• the unit body 301 is formed of an insulating material (for example, resin), and water supplied from a faucet 201 flows through the inside thereof and is supplied to the washing machine 1.
• the unit body 301 contains a pair of electrodes 311 and 312, and has terminal sections 313 and 314 corresponding to the electrodes 311 and 312, and a detection section. 3 and 5.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 are each composed of, for example, a flat silver plate having a size of about 1 cm x 3 cm and a thickness of about 0.5 mm, and are used for flowing water flowing in the unit body 301.
• the distance between the opposing surfaces decreases from the upstream side (upper side in Fig. 21 and Fig. 22) to the downstream side (lower side in Fig. 21 and Fig. 22). So that it is arranged in the unit body 301.
• the metal constituting the electrodes 311 and 312 is preferably silver, copper, zinc or an alloy thereof. Silver ions eluted from the silver electrode and zinc ions eluted from the zinc electrode have an excellent bactericidal effect, and copper ions eluted from the copper electrode have an excellent antifungal property. In addition, since the ions of the component metals can be simultaneously eluted from these alloys, an excellent bactericidal effect and an antifungal effect can be obtained. Therefore, by configuring the electrodes 311 and 312 with an appropriate metal, it is possible to obtain an effect unique to the metal ion.
• both electrodes 311 and 312 are made of the same metal, and one of the electrodes may be made of an insoluble electrode (for example, titanium) or a carbon electrode.
• the antibacterial mechanism when the electrodes 311 and 312 are silver electrodes is specifically described as follows.
• the smell of clothing when sweating is due to the growth of fungi.
• Sweat is naturally odorless and contains glycerides, which are composed of fatty acids and glycerin, as one of its components.Bacteria degrade the glycerides, and the fatty acids decomposed from the glycerides are converted It emits a smell.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 are silver electrodes
• a reaction of Ag ⁇ Ag ++ e occurs at the anode side electrode, and silver ions are formed in the water. Elute.
• This silver ion acts on bacteria that cause odor, which inactivates the bacteria, so that the sweat component (glyceride) is not decomposed and the generation of odor is suppressed.
• the above-mentioned inactivation means that an action such as sterilization, disinfection, sterilization, decomposition, or removal is performed.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 are integrally formed with the unit 301. That is, for example, a method in which the electrodes 311 and 312 are arranged in a photocurable resin and the resin is cured by irradiation with ultraviolet rays or the like, or the electrodes 311 and 31 are first placed in a mold.
• the unit body 301 integrated with the electrodes 311 and 312 is molded by placing and holding 2 and pouring the resin into it and cooling and curing (insert molding). By this integral molding, the electrodes 311 and 312 are supported in the unit body 301 by a part of the inner wall.
• the unit body 301 when the unit body 301 is formed by bonding a plurality of housings, there is a risk that water inside leaks from the bonded portion to the outside. However, by integrally molding the unit body 301 with the electrodes 311 and 312 inside as in this embodiment, there is no problem such as water leakage from the bonded portion. Yes, it is possible to maintain good sealing performance of the unit body 301.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 gradually wear out and decrease. Then, the distance between the electrodes 311 and 312 increases, and the surface area of the electrodes 311 and 312 also decreases. In this case, the voltage required to flow the same current to the electrodes 311 and 312 increases in order to secure a predetermined metal ion elution amount.
• the unit unit 301 is replaced with a new one. That is, the unit main body 301 of the present embodiment is of a disposable type. By allowing replacement as a unit in this way, erroneous assembly of electrodes and deformation of electrodes during electrode replacement by the user can be prevented, and replacement can be performed easily and safely by the user. Become.
• the unit main body 301 has a pair (two) of electrodes 311 and 312, but the number of electrodes is not limited to this. Even if the unit body 301 has two or more electrodes, the effects of the present invention can be obtained by applying a voltage to these electrodes to elute metal ions from the electrodes. .
• the terminals 3 13 and 3 14 are terminals for electrically connecting the electrodes 3 11 and 3 12 to the drive unit 400 and penetrate through the side wall of the unit body 310 1 ′ It is provided.
• One end of each of the terminals 3 13 and 3 14 is electrically connected to the electrodes 3 11 and 3 12 by, for example, silver plating, and the other end is connected to the drive unit 400 and the cord. They are electrically connected via 500.
• the above-mentioned silver plating refers to, for example, a method in which a silver alloy of silver, copper, zinc, or the like is used as a tasting material, and a tasting material that melts at a lower temperature than the base material without melting the metal of the base material.
• the terminal portions 3 13 and 3 14 are formed in a shape in which at least a cross section of a penetrating portion with the unit body 301 is circular.
• the internal pressure (water pressure) in the unit body 301 is evenly applied in the circumferential direction of the penetrating portion, so that the structure does not easily leak water even at a high water pressure.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be used with confidence. Even if such a structure is adopted, there is almost no variation in the production of the ion elution unit 300, and the production margin can be increased.
• the terminal portions 3 13 and 3 14 It is formed in a circular cylindrical shape. Then, the penetrating portions of the terminal portions 3 13 and 3 14 with the unit body 301 are formed by sealing members 3 13 a and 3 14 a such as O-rings (see FIG. 19). Sealed. Since the terminal portions 3 13 and 3 14 are formed in a cylindrical shape, it becomes easy to insert the sealing members 3 13 a and 3 14 a, and the sealing performance at the penetrating portions is ensured. Can be obtained.
• the detection unit 315 is a detection unit that detects at least one of the presence or absence of the water flow inside the unit main body 301 and the flow rate thereof.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 are provided on the upstream side.
• the detecting section 315 includes a rotor 316 (see FIG. 24), a magnet 317, and a magnetic detecting section 318.
• FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing the rotor 316 in an enlarged manner.
• the rotor 316 is rotated by the passage of water in the unit body 301, and has a rotating shaft 3221 in the direction in which the water flows.
• the rotating shaft 3221 is supported by a bearing (not shown).
• the two splashes 3 22 receiving water are fixed to the rotating shaft portion 3 21 at symmetric positions with each other.
• each of the splashes 322 receives a force in the rotation direction about the rotation shaft portion 3221.
• the entire rotor 3 16 rotates around the rotation shaft 3 2 1.
• the rotor 3 16 has two cup-shaped receiving portions 3 2 3, and the bottoms of the receiving portions 3 2 3 opposite to the openings 3 2 3 a are symmetrical to each other. In this position, they are fixed to the rotating shafts 3 2 1 respectively.
• the magnet 3 17 is included in at least one of the two housing sections 3 2 3. When the magnet 3 17 is accommodated only in one of the accommodating sections 3 2 3, the other accommodating section 3 2 3 contains a weight 3 19 of the same weight as the magnet 3 17, The balance during rotation of the rotor 3 16 is maintained.
• the opening 3 23 a of each storage section 3 2 3 is closed by a lid (not shown).
• the magnetic detector 3 18 determines the presence and absence of water flow in the unit body 301 based on the magnetic change of the magnet 3 17 due to the rotation of the rotor 3 16. When At least one of these is detected, and is provided on the unit body 301 side.
• the magnetic detection unit 318 is formed of, for example, a Hall IC that detects a magnetic change of the magnet 317 in a non-contact manner through a resin forming a wall of the unit body 301.
• the magnetism magnetic flux, magnetic field
• the presence or absence of water flow in the unit main body 301 can be detected by the magnetic detection unit 318 detecting this magnetic change in a non-contact manner.
• the number of rotations of the rotor 316 per unit time can be detected by the magnetic detection unit 318 by detecting how many times the above magnetic change changes periodically per unit time, It is possible to detect the flow rate of water flowing inside the unit body 301.
• the detecting unit 315 by configuring the detecting unit 315 as described above, at least one of the presence or absence of the water flow inside the unit body 301 and its flow rate is determined based on the magnetic change of the magnet 317. It can be detected reliably.
• the detection unit 315 is configured to include the rotor 316 (rotating element) that rotates by the passage of water in the unit body 301, the detection unit 315 can be used when the flow rate of water is small. However, the presence or absence of water flow can be easily and reliably detected. In addition, since the rotation speed of the rotor 316 changes according to the flow rate of the flowing water, the magnetic detection unit 318 detects a detection signal corresponding to the flow rate, and accurately detects the flow rate of the water. can do.
• the above-described detecting section 315 is provided integrally with the unit body 301, but may be provided so as to be separable from the unit body 315.
• the detection unit 315 and the unit main body 301 may be configured separately, and may be configured to be combined. In this case, even if the electrodes 311 and 312 in the unit body 301 are worn out and the unit body 301 needs to be replaced, it is necessary to replace the detecting section 315 without replacing it. I'm done. As a result, it is possible to effectively use the detection unit 315 to suppress the cost incurred when replacing the unit.
• the installation position of the detection section 3 15 is determined by the electrodes 3 1 1 and 3 on the unit body 301 It is not limited to the upstream side in the flowing water direction of 312, but may be a downstream side. Further, the detection unit 315 may be provided in an outflow direction variable unit 303 (see FIG. 26) described later. Further, the detecting section 3 15 may be provided in the first connecting section 302 as long as the detecting section 3 15 is on the water supply path from the tap faucet 201 to the washing machine 1, or the second connecting section 3 03, and may be provided outside the ion elution unit 300 (for example, the first hose 202 or the second hose 203).
• the rotating shaft 3221 of the rotor 316 may be provided in a direction intersecting with the direction in which water flows, and the rotor 316 may be rotated like a water wheel.
• the detection unit 315 is configured by a rotation detection system using the rotor 316.
• the detection unit 315 may be configured by a flow system.
• a moving body supported by a panel is in the flowing water path, and when water flows, the moving body moves by being pushed by the flow, and the movement of the moving body is detected by an appropriate sensor.
• This is a method of detecting the flow of water. For example, if a magnet is inserted in the moving body and a magnetic detection unit (Hall I C) is placed at the position where the moving body moves when water flows, the flow of water can be detected by magnetic detection. If the detection unit 315 is configured as a flow type in this way, the magnetic detection does not depend on the rotation speed of the rotor 316, but may be a magnetic change detection with and without water flow. Therefore, even if the magnetic detection unit (Hall IC) is configured with a slow response speed, the water flow can be reliably detected.
• the detection unit 3 15 detects the moving body that moves in accordance with the flow of water, the magnet included in the moving body, and the magnetism of the magnet at the position where the moving body moves. By doing so, it can be said that it may be configured to include a magnetic detection unit that detects the presence or absence of water flow.
• the antibacterial treatment apparatus of the present embodiment described above includes an ion generating unit that generates metal ions (for example, silver ions) to be added to water supplied to a water supply target (for example, laundry) by a water supply device (for example, a washing machine 1). (E.g., an ion elution unit 300), the antibacterial treatment device 200, wherein the ion generating unit is provided outside the water supply device and from a water tap faucet 201 to the water supply device. Removably installed in the water supply channel Configuration.
• the ion generating section is constituted by an ion eluting unit 300 including a pair of electrodes 311 and 312 and having a unit body 310 of the inside through which the water flows.
• Ion elution unit 300 force S, (a) Connect unit body 301 to water tap 201 or first hose 202 through which ice supplied from tap 201 flows.
• the ion generator can be retrofitted to the outside of the washing machine 1, even if the existing washing machine 1 does not have the ion generator from the beginning, the ion generator is provided.
• the same as the washing machine 1 can be easily realized. Therefore, there is no need to replace the washing machine 1 with the ion generating section with a wasteful replacement, and the existing washing machine 1 can be used effectively.
• the ion generating section is detachable with respect to the water supply path to the washing machine 1, the ion generating section can be easily replaced.
• the ion elution unit 300 since the ion elution unit 300 has the above-described first connection portion 302 and second connection portion 303, the ion elution unit 300 can be placed outside the washing machine 1 in the following manner. Can be arranged as follows.
• the water flow path should be tap water tap 201, first hose 202, ion dissolution unit 300, second hose 203, and washing machine 1.
• This is a method of arranging the ion elution unit 300 (connection method of FIG. 11).
• the ion elution unit 300 is arranged so that the water flow path is the tap faucet 201, the ion elution unit 300, the second hose 203, and the washing machine 1. This is the way to go.
• the ion elution unit 300 should be installed so that the water flow path is the tap faucet 201, the first hose 202, the ion elution unit 300, and the washing machine 1. This is the method of placement.
• Ion elution unit 300 has a first connection 302 and a second connection 303 As described above, as described above, as described above, the variety of connections when installing the ion elution unit 300 with respect to the water supply path from the water tap 201 to the washing machine 1 increases. Therefore, it is possible to realize a method of installing the ion elution unit 300 according to the needs of the user.
• the unit body 300 of the ion elution unit 300 is formed in a shape extending vertically downward along the flowing direction of the water flowing inside.
• the shape of 1 is not limited to this.
• the unit main body 301 is formed by bending a portion downstream from the electrodes 311 and 312 in the flowing water direction, for example, by 90 degrees, so that the flowing water flowing inside the unit is bent. It may be formed in a shape that changes the direction. That is, the unit body 301 may be formed in a shape in which water flows out in a direction different from the inflow direction of the water flowing into the unit body 301.
• FIG. 25 shows an example in which the ion elution unit 300 is directly connected to the faucet 201 of the water channel.
• the outflow direction of water from the ion elution unit 300 can be changed from a vertical direction to, for example, a horizontal direction, so that the second connection portion 303 of the ion elution unit 300 can be changed. It is easy to route the second hose 203 to be connected. In other words, even if the distance between the connecting pipe 51 of the washing machine 1 and the ion elution unit 300 is too short, the second hose 203 is detoured without forcibly bending without being bent. The dissolution unit 300 and the washing machine 1 can be connected, and the physical load on the second hose 203 is reduced.
• a unit for changing the flow direction of water from the unit main body 301 to the variable flow direction It may be configured to be connected to the main body 301.
• the outflow direction variable portion 306 is formed of a cylindrical tube bent at approximately 90 degrees.
• One end of the outflow direction variable part 303 is rotatably attached to the second connection part 303 of the ion elution unit 300, and the other end thereof is a second hose 203 (FIG. 11). reference ) Is fitted.
• the water supplied from the water tap faucet 201 and flowing vertically downward inside the unit main body 301 is turned around 90 degrees by the outflow direction variable part 310 and flows in the horizontal direction. Is supplied to the washing machine 1 through the second hose 203, so that the second hose 203 can be freely routed so as to avoid a wall around the washing machine 1 and the like. You can make use of 300.
• outflow direction variable section 300 is rotatably provided with respect to the second connection section 303 of the ion elution unit 300, water from the ion elution unit 300 is provided.
• the outflow direction of the ion can be freely selected according to the installation location, and the ion elution unit 300 can be further utilized.
• the outflow direction variable unit 303 with a unitized state display unit 402 (see FIG. 27) of the drive unit 400 described later.
• the state display section 402 can be set to a position where the user can easily see it, and the visibility can be improved.
• a flange portion 303 b of the second connection portion 303 of the ion elution unit 300 is locked to an outer surface of the outflow direction variable portion 303.
• the unit unit 301 having the above-described configuration is arranged such that water flows vertically downward inside the unit unit 301, but is not limited to this arrangement.
• a configuration in which the unit main body 301 is arranged at an inclination that is, a configuration in which the unit body 301 is arranged so that the water flowing inside is inclined with respect to the vertical direction, may be used. I don't know. Note that the concept that water flows obliquely with respect to the vertical direction includes the case where water flows in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction).
• the height (vertical direction) of the unit body 301 and eventually the ion elution unit 300 can be reduced. Can be. Therefore, the metal ion elution ability equivalent to that when the ion dissolution unit 300 is arranged so that the flowing water direction is vertical is secured. Even if there is not enough space in the height between the water tap faucet 201 and the washing machine 1, the ion eluting unit 300 can be easily attached without hitting peripheral equipment or walls. As a result, it is possible to broaden the choice of the installation location of the ion elution unit 300.
• the water is located upstream of the electrodes 311 and 312 in the unit body 301 of the ion eluting unit 300 in the direction of flowing water.
• a configuration may be adopted in which a first filter 331 for removing the impurities is provided.
• impurities such as dust in the water and metal scum can be stopped by the first filter 331, so that such impurities adhere to the electrodes 311 and 312, or the electrodes 3 It is possible to prevent clogging between 1 1 and 3 1 2. As a result, it is possible to prevent adverse effects due to the attachment of impurities (for example, a decrease in the amount of metal ions eluted).
• the first filter 331 is preferably configured to be provided at the inlet / outlet of water to the ion elution unit 300, that is, at the first connection portion 302.
• the number of parts can be reduced by eliminating the need for such an extraction unit. There is no need for a seal required for the take-out part, so there is no need to worry about wasting water.
• the first filter 331 be provided on the upstream side in the flowing water direction with respect to the detection section 315. In this case, it is possible to prevent impurities such as dust in the water and metal scum from adhering or being caught in the detection section 315, thereby causing a problem in detection by the detection section 315 and causing malfunction. can do.
• the first filter 331 is not limited to the ion elution unit 300 described above, but may be provided on the water supply path between the ion elution unit 300 and the faucet 201 (for example, the first filter). Hose 202). In this case, the same effect as above can be obtained. (3— 5— 5. Second filter)
• a configuration may be adopted in which a second filter for removing impurities in water is provided downstream of the electrodes 311 and 312 in the flow direction of the unit in the unit body 301 of the ion elution unit 300.
• This second filter may be provided in the ion elution unit 300 or on the water supply path between the ion elution unit 300 and the washing machine 1 (for example, in the second hose 203). May be provided.
• the second filter be provided at the outlet of water to the ion elution unit 300, that is, at the second connection part 303.
• the user can easily clean the second filter, and maintenance is quick.
• the number of parts can be reduced by eliminating the need for such an extraction unit. Necessary seals are not required, and there is no need to worry about unnecessary leakage.
• the second filter may be provided downstream of the electrodes 311 and 312 in the flowing water direction and upstream of the detecting section 315 in the flowing water direction. That is, the second filter may be arranged between the electrodes 311 and 312 and the detection unit 315 on the downstream side in the flowing water direction. In this case, the second filter can stop the metal fragments of the electrodes 311 and 312 from flowing downstream, so that the metal fragments hit the detection section 315 and the detection section 315 Can be prevented from malfunctioning.
• the first connection part 302 described above is a unit that contains the electrodes 311 and 312.
• the main body 301 may be provided so as to be separable.
• the second connection portion 303 described above may also be configured to be provided to be separable from the unit main body 301 as well. In this case, for example, when the electrodes 311 and 312 are consumed, the unit body Even if it becomes necessary to replace 301, it is not necessary to replace even the first connecting part 302 and the second connecting part 303. As a result, it is possible to effectively use the first connection portion 302 and the second connection portion 303, and to suppress costs incurred at the time of unit replacement.
• the ion elution unit 300 of the present embodiment may have a built-in generator that generates power by rotating a rotor by a water flow in the unit body 301.
• the rotor may be the rotor 316 of the detection unit 315.
• the ion elution unit 300 including the electrodes 311 and 312 for eluting metal ions was used as the ion generator, but the present invention is not limited to this. Do not mean.
• a metal ion eluting material such as silver sulfide for a silver eluting material
• water is passed through the cartridge (without applying a voltage). May be eluted.
• FIG. 27A to FIG. 27D show a plan view, a front view, a side view, and a rear view, respectively, showing the external configuration of the drive unit 400.
• FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing a detailed internal configuration of the driving unit 400.
• the basic circuit configuration inside the drive unit 400 is almost the same as the drive circuit 120 of the power supply unit 101 shown in FIG. 9 of the first embodiment.
• the drive unit 400 drives the ion elution unit 300, and includes an operation unit 401, a status display unit 402, a voltage generation unit 400, and a transformer circuit 400. , A power supply voltage detection section 405, a current detection circuit 406, and a control section 407.
• the control unit 407 controls the operation of each of the above units. Also, on the back of the drive unit 400, there is a hole 400a (F) into which a hook attached to a wall or the washing machine 1 is inserted. ig. 27C and Fig. 27D).
• a hole 400a (F) into which a hook attached to a wall or the washing machine 1 is inserted.
• the operation unit 401 is for the user to perform an operation of switching ON / OFF of the operation of the drive unit 400, and includes a knob ⁇ lever, a button, and the like.
• the user can install the drive unit 400 in a convenient place for easy operation and operate the drive unit 400. Can be switched freely. '
• the operation unit 401 is configured by a rotary knob.
• the operation state of the drive unit 400 can be easily confirmed by a physical state change of the operation unit 401 such as rotation. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an LED or the like for displaying the operation state of the operation ONZOFF, and such display does not consume useless power.
• such wastefully consumed power can be effectively used for battery-driven operation.
• the operation unit 401 may be any unit that does not use power and that physically changes the state so that the operation state of the drive unit 400 can be easily visually recognized.
• a physical state change may be the rotation of the knob, the unevenness of the button, the fall of the reed, the change of the button color or character, and the like.
• the state display section 402 displays the operation state of the drive unit 400, and is composed of, for example, an LED. More specifically, the status display section 402 includes a battery life display lamp 402 a and a silver ion elution lamp 402 b. The turning on and off of these lamps is controlled by a control unit 407 described later.
• the battery life lamp 402a is a lamp that blinks when the power supply voltage detection unit 405 described later detects the battery life of the voltage generation unit 403. When the drive unit 400 is in the operation ON state and the OFF state, if the battery is fully charged, the battery life lamp 4002a is used to reduce battery consumption. Remains off.
• a voltage generated by a voltage generation section 403 described below is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300, and silver as a metal ion
• This lamp flashes when ions are being eluted. Since the elution of silver ions is normally invisible to the human eye, the user can set up such a silver ion indicator lamp 402b to inform the user of the elution of silver ions. It is possible to easily recognize that the ions have been reliably dissolved and the elution time thereof, and the antibacterial treatment apparatus 200 of the present invention can be used with confidence.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300 are consumed by the elution of silver ions, and the current flowing through the electrodes 311 and 312 decreases for the reasons described above.
• the life of the electrodes 311 and 312 (replacement time) can be determined. Therefore, when the current detection circuit 406 described later detects that the current flowing through the electrodes 311 and 312 becomes smaller than the threshold value, the control unit 407 controls the electrodes 311 and 3 Judge that 1 is worn out and needs to be replaced, and quickly flash the silver ion display lamp 402 b. This allows the user to recognize that the ion elution unit 300 (unit main unit 301) needs to be replaced, and prompts the user to perform the replacement operation.
• the control unit 407 displays the silver ion display lamp 402 b until the operation of the drive unit 400 is turned off by operating the operation unit 401 or the battery runs out. To continue.
• the operation of the drive unit 400 may be ON. No voltage is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300 via the code 500, so that no current flows to the electrodes 311 and 312. Therefore, also in this case, similarly to the above, based on the detection signal from the current detection circuit 406, the control unit 407 flashes the silver ion display lamp 402b rapidly to indicate an abnormal state. Is notified to the user.
• the control unit 407 controls the abnormal state that may hinder the metal ion elution in the ion elution unit 300 (battery life, exhaustion of the electrodes 311 and 312, code 500
• the battery life indicator lamp 402a and the silver ion elution lamp 402b continue to be displayed (flashing or flashing rapidly) until the main power (battery) is turned off. is there.
• This allows the user to be notified of the abnormal situation without fail, and prompts the user to take appropriate measures (replacement of the battery, replacement of the main unit 301, reconnection of the code 500). it can.
• a warning means for example, a buzzer that emits a warning sound is provided in the drive unit 400, and an abnormality detection signal (battery life detection signal) from the power supply voltage detection section 405 and a current detection circuit 406
• the control unit 407 generates a warning sound from the warning means when the above-mentioned situation that hinders the elution of metal ions occurs based on the abnormality detection signal (current drop signal of the electrodes 311 and 312).
• the configuration may be such that the user is notified of the abnormal situation.
• the drive unit 400 has the state display section 402
• the user can change the operation state of the ion elution unit 300 by using the state display section 402. It can be easily grasped by the display.
• the status display section 402 described above may be configured as a display unit separated from the drive unit 400.
• the drive unit 400 is installed on the side of the washing machine 1, and the display unit is provided on the front of the washing machine 1, so that only the display unit is located in a place with good visibility. Can be done. Therefore, the user can immediately grasp the operation state of the ion elution unit 300.
• the display unit described above may be arranged in the ion elution unit 300. By providing the above-mentioned display unit to the ion elution unit 300, whose operation status is to be monitored, the user can directly grasp the operation status of the ion elution unit 300. Can be.
• the status display section 402 is a display corresponding to each operation state, such as the battery one-life display lamp 402 a and the silver ion elution lamp 402 b. It has a plurality of lamps. However, even if the status display section 402 is configured such that a single display section (display lamp) changes the display manner in accordance with each operation state, a plurality of status displays are shared. Good.
• the status display section 402 may be configured to change the display manner by turning on, blinking, or rapidly blinking one display lamp according to each operation state.
• the configuration may be such that the silver ion elution lamp 402b is turned on when the power is ON, blinks during silver ion elution, and flashes rapidly when the silver ion is abnormal.
• the number of components for example, the number of LEDs used for display lamps
• the cost and power consumption of the drive unit 400 can be reduced. Can be suppressed.
• the user does not need to check many display units, and it is easy to check the operation state.
• the drive unit 400 does not take up a display space, so that the drive unit 400 can be made compact.
• the number of indicator lamps is, for example, the number of operating statuses to be displayed and the number of operating statuses. It may be set in consideration of the visibility of the user. In this regard, the configuration of FIG. 27B provided with two display lamps maintains a balance between the number of operation states to be displayed and the visibility of the user.
• the silver ion elution lamp 402 b of the status display section 402 may be configured to be turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after being turned on or blinking.
• a predetermined time for example, 2 seconds
• the voltage generator 403 described later is formed of dry cells (batteries) 403a, wasteful power consumption of the dry cells 403a is suppressed, and the dry cells 403a are used for a long time. Can be used.
• the dry cell 4003a which should be used for elution of silver ions in the ion elution unit 300, is also used for other purposes (LED display). As a result, the battery 4003a is quickly consumed, which hinders the elution of silver ions.
• limited energy such as the dry battery 400 a is effective only for elution of metal ions. It can be used to reduce running costs.
• the voltage generating section 4003 generates a voltage to be applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300. More specifically, the voltage generator 403 includes a dry cell 403a, a plug (power connector) and connection cord 403b that are inserted into a household outlet (commercial power), and AC to DC. You can think of an AC adapter to convert. The application of the voltage generated by the voltage generator 403 to the electrodes 311 and 312 is controlled by the controller 407.
• the drive unit 400 can be installed regardless of the place of use.
• the drive unit 400 can be used even in a place where commercial power cannot be used or in a place where commercial power is available but the number of outlets is insufficient. That is, the user can drive the ion elution unit 300 by using the driving unit 400 at a desired place without worrying about the presence or absence of the commercial power supply.
• the voltage generator 403 is connected to the battery 403 a, the plug and the connection cord. Or a configuration including all the AC adapters.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be driven by both battery driving and commercial power driving.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be driven by the dry cell 403a, while in an environment where commercial power is available, the plug and connection cord described above are used.
• Commercial power can be used with the 400b or AC adapter. Therefore, the user can drive the ion elution unit 300 by selecting an optimal power supply according to the power supply environment.
• the ion elution unit 300 can be driven not only by battery driving but also by a commercial power supply, running costs can be reduced, and the driving unit 400 cannot operate due to running out of batteries. None.
• the voltage generator 403 may be configured by a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery may be automatically charged by the plug and the connection cord 403b and the AC adapter. In this case, there is no need to separately prepare a charger, so that the convenience for the user can be further improved.
• the above-described plug as the voltage generating section 400 may be connected to the drive unit 400 via a connection cord 4003b, but is provided integrally with the main body of the drive unit 400. You may be. In this case, the entire drive unit 400 can be made compact because the connection cord 403b is not required, so that the installation space of the drive unit 400 as a whole can be reduced. it can.
• the transformation circuit 404 is a circuit that transforms (increases or decreases) the voltage generated by the voltage generation section 403 and supplies the voltage to the ion elution unit 300. Since the drive unit 400 includes such a transformer circuit 404, the voltage generator 403 is composed of a general dry battery 403a that outputs a voltage of 1.5 V. Even in this case, a voltage (for example, about 20 V) sufficient to elute metal ions at the ion elution unit 300 can be obtained.
• the voltage generating section 403 with a 9 V or 12 V dry battery 403 a, but these are generally used 1.5 V output dry batteries. It is more expensive and requires higher running costs, making it difficult to use continuously.
• the transformer unit 400 in the drive unit 400 as described above, such inconvenience can be avoided and a higher voltage can be output if necessary.
• the transformer circuit 404 reduces the AC 100 V to, for example, about 2 OV, so that the ion elution cut 30 4 At 0, a voltage suitable for eluting metal ions can be obtained.
• the transformer circuit 404 may be configured to change the applied voltage according to the load (the resistance of the electrodes 311 and 312). Since the electrodes 311 and 312 are driven by constant current, if a constantly high voltage is output, the metal ions will elute out of the voltage applied to the electrodes 311 and 312. The remaining voltage excluding the necessary voltage is consumed by the heat of the constant current circuit, etc., and wastes power. However, if the applied voltage is changed according to the load as described above, such a power loss can be suppressed, and the battery energy can be used efficiently.
• the power supply voltage detector 405 detects the battery life or the power supply abnormality by monitoring the output voltage of the voltage generator 403. More specifically, when the output voltage of the voltage generation unit 403 becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, the power supply voltage detection unit 405 determines that the battery life or the power supply is abnormal, and outputs a signal to that effect. Output to control unit 407. In this case, the control unit 407 flashes the battery life lamp 402 a of the status display unit 402 to notify the user that an abnormality has occurred.
• the voltage generating section 403 is composed of the dry battery 403a
• the battery life is over, and it is possible to urge the user that it is time to replace the battery. Therefore, it is possible to prevent adverse effects such as liquid leakage due to continued use of the dry cell 403a.
• the voltage source of the voltage generator 403 is a dry cell 403a or a commercial power source, if the output voltage from the voltage generator 403 decreases for some reason, for example, metal ions The ion elution unit 300 does not operate properly, for example, the elution amount of iron decreases. However, the output voltage of the voltage generator 403 in the power supply voltage detector 405 Is monitored constantly, such inconvenience can be prevented beforehand, and the ion elution unit 300 can be operated properly.
• the current detection circuit 406 detects a current flowing through the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300 and, when the current becomes smaller than the threshold value, sends a signal to that effect to the control unit 40. Output to 7.
• the control unit 407 rapidly flashes the silver ion indicator lamp 402 b to notify the user of the life of the electrodes 311 and 312, and thereby the ion dissolution unit 300 (unit main body). 30 1) will prompt the user to exchange.
• the consumption of the electrodes 311 and 312 reduces the amount of metal ions eluted from the electrodes 311 and 312, and the desired effect (eg, antibacterial effect) of the metal ions cannot be obtained, or The effect can be prevented from being reduced.
• the current detection circuit 406 may output a signal to that effect to the control unit 407 and notify the user of the abnormal state under the control of the control unit 407.
• control unit 407 controls the operation of each unit of the drive unit 400.
• control unit 407 further controls the operation of the magnetic detection unit 318 of the ion elution unit 300.
• the application of the voltage generated by the voltage generator 403 to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300 is controlled according to the presence or absence of the water flow in the unit body 301.
• control unit 407 generates the voltage in the voltage generation unit 403 when the magnetic detection unit 318 of the ion elution unit 300 detects the water flow in the unit body 301. Voltage is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300. On the other hand, when the magnetic detecting unit 318 does not detect the water flow, the voltage 311 Control to stop application to 1, 3 and 12 is performed.
• the user or equipment When there is no water flow in the unit body 301, the user or equipment does not need water to add metal ions, and the water is not flowing, or the unit body 301 is not running water. Since there is no water present, there is no need to elute metal ions (silver ions) from the electrodes 311 and 312 by applying voltage. Therefore, in spite of that, when a voltage is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312, useless power is consumed in the drive unit 400.
• control section 407 performs the above control, when water starts flowing inside the unit main body 301, that is, water for adding metal ions is required, and the unit main body 301 A voltage can be applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 to elute metal ions from the electrodes 311 and 312 only when water is present and flowing inside. Only when it is necessary to truly elute metal ions, voltage is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 to elute metal ions, so that the drive unit 400 consumes wasteful power. Can be avoided.
• the control unit 407 applies the voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 according to the detected flow rate. Control for changing the voltage or the current flowing through the electrodes 311 and 312 may be performed.
• the flow rate of the water supplied from the tap faucet 201 differs depending on the region or place where the washing machine 1 is installed. Even if the voltage is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 so that the same amount of metal ion is eluted at the high flow rate and the low flow rate, the water volume at the same time differs, The metal ion concentration differs depending on the flow rate.
• the amount of laundry and the amount of water supplied to the laundry are constant, the amount of metal ions adhering to the same amount of laundry is different. Insufficient effect on laundry (eg antibacterial effect) due to small amount, or excessive amount of metal ions may cause laundry to become dirty due to adhesion of metal compounds to laundry .
• control section 407 performs the above control so that metal ions in an amount corresponding to the flow rate of water flowing in the unit body 301 are eluted from the electrodes 311 and 312. Can be.
• the metal ion concentration of the metal ion-added water can be made substantially constant regardless of the installation location of the washing machine 1, and the amount of the metal ions to be eluted does not become excessive or insufficient.
• the desired treatment with the metal ions can be appropriately performed according to the amount of the laundry, and the washing of the laundry due to excessive elution of the metal ions can be prevented. can do.
• the metal ion of a predetermined metal ion concentration can be obtained regardless of the flow rate fluctuation.
• the user can receive the added water. As a result, the user can obtain a stable antibacterial effect if the metal ion is silver ion.
• the control unit 407 stops applying voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of applying voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 from the voltage generation unit 403. May be performed.
• the metal ions when the flow rate of water flowing in the unit body 301 is small, if the metal ions continue to be eluted from the electrodes 311 and 312, the metal ion concentration of the metal ion-added water becomes very high, The electrodes 311 and 312 may be worn out quickly, or the laundry may become dirty due to the attachment of metal compounds.
• the count of the lapse of the predetermined time may be reset to a zero when the voltage application is stopped for a predetermined time or more.
• the time is not reset unnecessarily. There is no concern about problems such as too long, metal ions being eluted more than necessary, and ⁇ concentration becoming too high.
• a drive unit 400 ′ shown in FIG. 29 may be used instead of the drive unit 400 shown in FIG.
• the drive unit 400 ′ includes, in addition to the configuration of the drive unit 400, a concentration setting section 408, a feedwater quantity setting section 409, an elution frequency power point section 410, It has at least one of the frequency counting part 4 11, the elution start water supply frequency setting section 4 12, the storage section 4 13, and the vibration sensor 4 14.
• the concentration setting section 408 is for the user to set the metal ion (silver ion) concentration.
• the control unit 407 changes the voltage generated by the voltage generation unit 403 according to the concentration set by the concentration setting unit 408, and changes the voltage to the electrodes 3 1 1 and 3 1 2 is controlled.
• the control unit 407 changes the current flowing through the electrodes 311 and 312 according to the concentration set in the concentration setting unit 408, and controls the voltage generation unit 403
• the time for applying the generated voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 may be changed.
• the user can freely change the metal ion concentration of the metal ion-added water by setting the concentration in the concentration setting section 408, for example, in accordance with the desired antibacterial ability of the user.
• the metal ion concentration can be obtained.
• the usability and utilization range of the antibacterial treatment device 200 of the present invention can be expanded.
• the water supply amount setting unit 409 sets the water supply amount to the washing machine 1 as a water supply device. It is for.
• the control unit 407 determines the elution time of the metal ions (silver ions), that is, the voltage generated by the voltage generation unit 403, according to the water supply amount set by the water supply water setting unit 409. Control to change the application time of electrode 311 and 312 (time to flow current to electrodes 311 and 312).
• the amount of water supplied to the washing machine 1 also determines the amount of metal ions eluted to obtain a predetermined concentration as the metal ion concentration required for the antibacterial treatment of the laundry. Since the elution amount of metal ions basically obeys Faraday's law, if the time during which a predetermined current is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 by applying voltage is changed according to the above-mentioned amount of water supply, the flow rate detection means (detection It is possible to stably supply the desired concentration of metal ion-added water to the washing machine 1 without providing expensive parts such as the parts 3 15).
• the total time for applying a voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 may be changed, or the voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 may be changed.
• the ratio (time) between the N time and the OFF time may be changed.
• the elution count part 410 counts the number of elutions of metal ions (silver ions) in the ion elution unit 300.
• the number of metal ion elutions is as follows: (a) When voltage is applied alternately to electrodes 311 and 312 from voltage generator 403, this is the number of times that either of them is turned on. Alternatively, (b) the number of times from the start of metal ion elution from the electrodes 311 and 312 to the end thereof may be regarded as one.
• control unit 407 causes the silver ion display lamp 402 b of the status display unit 402 to blink rapidly when the number of metal ion elutions exceeds a predetermined value.
• the electrodes 311 and 312 gradually wear out, so that the counter section 408 controls the number of elutions of metal ions, and thus the electrodes 311 and 3 The life of 12 can be expected to some extent.
• control unit 407 quickly flashes the silver ion display lamp 402 b to let the user know the life of the electrodes 311 and 312, and replace the unit body 301. Can be encouraged. In addition, a simple elution count According to the configuration, such an effect can be easily obtained.
• the water supply frequency counting unit 411 sends the ion elution unit 300 to the washing machine 1 as a water supply device based on the detection of the presence or absence of water flow by the ion elution unit 300 detection unit 315. It counts the number of times of water supply. For example, when the detecting unit 315 first detects the water flow in the unit main body 301, the water supply frequency counting unit 411 counts this as the first water supply frequency, and If the water flow is detected again after detecting that there is no water flow at 15 ° C, this is counted as the second water supply frequency.
• the control section 4107 determines whether the water supply frequency counted by the water supply frequency counting section 411 is equal to the time when metal ion elution is required. After the corresponding number of times (the number of times corresponding to the washing process that requires elution of metal ions) (for example, the third time of water supply), the voltage generated by the voltage generator 403 is changed to the ion elution unit. G is applied to electrodes 311 and 312 of electrode 300 to elute metal ions from electrodes 311 and 312.
• the washing process when the washing process is normally operated, the washing process is first performed, and then the rinsing process is performed.
• Water is supplied to washing machine 1 in each washing process.Main water is used to supply a predetermined amount of water for each process, and water is added in the middle of each process to catch the drop in water level caused by water seeping into the cloth. For example, even if metal ion-added water is supplied to the washing machine 1 in the washing process, the metal ions are washed away along with dirt on clothes and water containing a large amount of detergent components. The metal ions cannot fully act on clothing, resulting in waste.
• the elution start water supply frequency setting section 412 is for setting the water supply frequency at which the elution of metal ions from the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300 starts.
• the control section 4 07 determines the water supply frequency counted in the water supply frequency count section 4 11 1 by the elution start water supply frequency setting section 4 1 2.
• the voltage generated by the voltage generator 403 is applied to the electrodes 3 1 1 and 3 1 2 of the ion elution unit 300, and the electrodes 3 1 and 3 The metal ions are eluted from 12.
• the rinsing step after the washing step includes a plurality of rinsing steps (for example, three rinsing steps), water is supplied to the washing machine 1 for each rinsing step.
• at least the metal ion-added water may be supplied to the washing machine 1 in the final rinsing step, so that rinsing before the final rinsing step is performed.
• the metal ion-added water is supplied at the water supply number set by the elution start water supply number setting unit 412, so that the rinsing step has a plurality of rinsing steps.
• the washing machine 1 can be supplied with the metal ion-added water only in the final rinsing step, for example, only by setting the number of times of water supply corresponding to the final rinsing step. Therefore, it is not necessary to supply the metal ion-added water.
• the control section 4 07 controls the water supply frequency counted by the water supply frequency count section 4 11 1 to the elution start water supply frequency setting section 4 1 2
• the voltage generated by the voltage generator 403 is continuously applied to the electrodes 311, 312 of the ion elution unit 300, Metal ions may be eluted from the electrodes 311 and 312.
• a dehydration step is performed at the beginning of the rinsing step, but an imbalance may occur in the washing tub 30 during the dehydration step.
• the imbalance means that the laundry is deviated in the washing tub 30 so that the spin tub 30 and the washing machine 1 itself vibrate greatly when the spinning is not well balanced at the time of dehydration start-up. Say the phenomenon.
• the control means of the washing machine 1 supplies water to the washing tub 30 to loosen the laundry. Control to correct imbalance.
• the water supply frequency count part 4 11 1 also counts as one water supply frequency. Even if the number of water supply to start elution is set in Part 4 1 2, if the imbalance correction is performed in the middle, the number of water supply to set elution start The number of water supply set in Part 4 1 2 will be the final rinse In some cases, the number of times of water supply may be different from the number of water supply corresponding to the process. In other words, before the final rinsing step, the actual number of water supply times may reach the number of water supply times set in the elution start water supply number setting section 4 1 2 and the water supply of the metal ion added water may start. .
• the metal ion-added water is supplied to the washing machine 1 continuously after the water supply frequency set by the elution start water supply frequency setting unit 412. Even if an unexpected event occurs on the way, such as an increase in the number of times of water supply due to the occurrence of water, the metal ion-added water can always be supplied to the washing machine 1 in the final rinsing step. As a result, a desired antibacterial treatment can be performed in the final rinsing step. In other words, when water containing no metal ions is supplied in the final rinsing step, the amount of metal ions supplied earlier to the clothing decreases, and the user cannot obtain the desired antibacterial ability. Such inconveniences can be reliably avoided.
• imbalance may occur after the rinsing step, that is, in the dehydration step after the final rinsing step.
• a step for correcting the imbalance is performed.
• the above control of the control unit 407 continues the washing machine 1 after the water supply frequency set by the elution start water supply frequency setting unit 412, so that the washing machine 1 receives the metal mesh. Since the additional water is supplied, it is possible to reliably avoid the same problem as described above caused by supplying water containing no metal ions after the final rinsing step.
• the storage unit 4 13 is storage means for storing in advance the water supply timing at which the metal ion-added water (silver ion water) needs to be supplied to the washing machine 1.
• the storage unit 413 is provided separately from the control unit 407, but may be configured by a memory in the control unit 407.
• the water supply timing may be stored in the storage unit 413 by default, or a water supply timing setting unit (not shown) is provided, and the water supply timing set by this is stored in the storage unit 413. It may be as follows.
• the water supply amount setting unit 409 and elution start water supply frequency setting unit 412 shown in FIG. 29 can also be used as the water supply timing setting unit.
• control section 4 07 drives the voltage generation section 4 03 in accordance with the supply timing of the metal ion-added water stored in the storage section 4 13. It becomes possible to apply a voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300.
• the control unit 407 is driven by the operation unit 401. After the elapse of the above-mentioned time since the unit 400 was turned on, the voltage generator 403 is driven to apply a voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312.
• the control section 4 07 determines that the flow rate detected by the detection section 3 15 When the flow rate is reached, the voltage generator 403 is driven to apply a voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312.
• the control unit 407 stores the current number of water supply in the storage unit 413.
• the voltage generator 403 is driven to apply voltage to the electrodes 311 and 312.
• the storage unit 4 1 3 stores the water supply timing to the washing machine 1 and stores the water supply timing. Since the metal ions can be eluted from the electrodes 311 and 312 at the timing, the metal ion-added water can be supplied only when the supply of the metal ion-added water is really necessary.
• a washing step, a rinsing step, a dehydrating step, a drying step, and the like are performed as a washing step, but even if metal ion-added water is supplied in the washing step, metal ions are attached to the laundry. It does not wear and is simply washed away with the detergent, and the supplied metal ions are wasted.
• the metal ion-added water is supplied based on the above water supply timing, even if the drive unit 400 is turned on by the operation unit 401, the metal ions are not immediately eluted. The elution of metal ions is started only when the process comes, and the metal ion-added water can be supplied to the washing machine 1. Therefore, even if the drive unit 400 is turned on earlier, for example, when washing is started, unnecessary metal ions do not need to be eluted from the electrodes 311 and 312. As a result, useless use of the electrodes 311 and 312 can be avoided.
• the eluted metal ions can also be used effectively, and can effectively act on the laundry.
• the control unit 407 supplies the metal ion-added water to the washing machine 1 at a predetermined water supply timing, so that the metal ion-added water is automatically supplied when the supply of the metal ion-added water becomes necessary. Is eluted and supplied to the washing machine 1.
• the metal ion-added water is automatically supplied when required at a predetermined timing, so there is no such concern.
• the storage unit 4 13 stores the required water supply time and the required water supply flow.
• the control unit 407 stores the amount in advance, and after the water supply time has elapsed since the start of supplying the metal ion-added water, or after the metal ion-added water has been supplied at the above-mentioned flow rate, the voltage Control for automatically stopping the voltage application from the generating section 403 to the electrodes 311 and 312 may be performed. Thus, even if the user forgets to turn off the drive unit 400 by the operation unit 401, useless power consumption and useless elution of metal ions can be avoided.
• the vibration sensor 414 is a detecting means for detecting a time (for example, a rinsing step) when metal ions need to be eluted based on the vibration of the washing machine 1 as a water supply device.
• the control unit 407 applies the voltage generated by the voltage generation unit 403 to the electrodes 311 and 312 of the ion elution unit 300 when the vibration sensor 414 detects the timing. Control to apply.
• the vibration condition of the washing machine 1 differs between the washing step and the rinsing step due to factors such as the rotation speed of the washing tub 30, the amount of water in the washing tub 30, the rotation speed of the pulsator 33, and the like. More specifically, the pulsator 3
• the vibration sensor 4 14 can be used, for example, in a washing process in which metal ions need to be eluted due to a difference in vibration cycle caused by a difference in the number of revolutions of the washing tub 30, the pulsator 33, the motor, etc. Rinsing process) can be detected almost certainly.
• control unit 407 to perform the above-described control, so that a voltage is applied to the electrodes 311 and 312 to elute metal ions only when the washing process enters the rinsing process. it can. Therefore, even if the driving unit 400 is quickly turned ON, it is not necessary to elute unnecessary metal ions from the electrodes 311 and 312.
• a configuration is provided in which a storage unit 413 is provided to supply the metal ion-added water at a predetermined water supply timing, such that the electrodes 311 and 312 can be effectively used and unnecessary waste thereof can be eliminated. The same effect as in the case of can be obtained.
• the detection of the time when metal ions need to be eluted may be performed as follows.
• the range of the vibration amplitude of the washing machine 1 in the washing step (for example, the rinsing step) in which the metal ions need to be eluted is stored in the storage section 413 in advance, and the control section 4107 controls the washing machine 1 May be determined by determining whether or not the vibration amplitude is within the above range. Also, for example, the range of the vibration amplitude in the washing process is stored in advance in the storage unit 413, and the control unit 407 determines whether the vibration amplitude of the washing machine 1 is outside the above range. May go.
• the vibration sensor 4 14 may detect the vibration of the water supply valve 50. Accordingly, the vibration sensor 4 14 can detect when the water supply valve 50 is being driven, that is, when water is being supplied, and the control of the control unit 4 07 based on such detection enables Metal ions are eluted at the time of water supply, and metal ion added water can be supplied.
• the control unit 407 detects the voltage from the voltage generation unit 403 to the electrodes 311 and 312. Control for automatically stopping the application may be performed. In this case, even if the user forgets to turn off the drive unit 400 by the operation unit 401, wasteful power consumption and wasteful elution of metal ions can be avoided.
• the drive unit 400 having the above configuration is disposed so as to be detachable outside the washing machine 1 as a water supply device. This makes it possible to retrofit the drive unit 400 with the ion elution unit 300, so that even if the washing machine 1 is an existing one that does not have an ion elution unit, the ion elution unit can be installed. And a washing machine 1 equipped with a washing machine 1 can be easily realized. As a result, unnecessary replacement of the existing washing machine 1 is not required, and the existing washing machine 1 can be used effectively. Further, since the drive unit 400 is provided outside the washing machine 1, it is easy to repair the drive unit 400 and replace the battery in the event of failure or battery life.
• the application of the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention is not limited to a fully automatic washing machine of the type described in the above embodiments.
• the present invention can be applied to all types of washing machines, such as a horizontal drum (a sampler type), an oblique drum, a dryer and a double-tub type.
• the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention can be operated in a stand-alone manner, is easy to install, and does not require special skills for driving, so it can be used not only for washing but also for a wide range of applications by utilizing its characteristics It is. For example, it is easy to dispose the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention in a water supply path of a household electric appliance (dishwasher, water purifier, etc.) that uses water other than a washing machine. In this case, the specifications and models of the devices are not questioned.
• the water to be used is sterilized by the antibacterial treatment apparatus of the present invention, and the object to be washed is immersed in the water, so that not only clothes, but also kitchen utensils such as tableware, cutting boards, rice scoops, dishwashing sponges, scourers, and baths '' It is also possible to treat bacteria with water containing metal ions up to toy lettering products. Rather than pouring the metal ion-containing water onto the object to be cleaned, instead of storing the metal ion-containing water in a container and immersing the object in the container, a wide variety of objects to be cleaned can be reduced with a small amount of water.
• the antibacterial treatment apparatus of the present invention can also sterilize water in a bathtub or rainwater collected in a rainwater tank, prevent infection during bathing, or sterilize the inside of a fish tank.
• the use place of the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention is not limited to ordinary households. It can be used for sterilization or antibacterial treatment of various products at medical institutions and public facilities to prevent the transmission of pathogenic bacteria to the human body.
• the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention can be taken out of the field and used, and does not require special training in use. For this reason, the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention can be used in places where water supply facilities are not nearby or even if they are unavailable (for example, campsites, disaster sites, refugee camps, etc.). Available water can be sterilized on the spot. Not only can water be sterilized, but it can also be used to treat various items with antibacterial treatment, making it widely used by ordinary people in leisure and disaster situations to maintain a certain level of hygiene regardless of the environment in which they are located. It is possible to keep.
• the water sterilized by the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention may flow to rivers and ponds. It does not damage the aquatic ecosystem as much as chlorinated water.
• the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention when used outdoors, it is desirable to use a battery as a power source as described above.
• the type of battery is not limited to dry batteries, but it is desirable that secondary batteries, solar cells, or a combination of these can be used.
• the configuration described in the first and second embodiments can be applied to the antibacterial treatment apparatus 200 in the third embodiment. Therefore, for example, a configuration in which the drive unit 400 has a timer for setting the energization time to the electrodes 311 and 312, or at least a part of the unit body 301, It is also possible to realize a configuration having a see-through portion through which 311 and 312 can be viewed.
• Industrial potential for example, a configuration in which the drive unit 400 has a timer for setting the energization time to the electrodes 311 and 312, or at least a part of the unit body 301.
• the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention can be used for washing machines and household electric appliances (dishwashers, water purifiers) that use water other than washing machines. Further, the antibacterial treatment device of the present invention can be used for antibacterial treatment of kitchen utensils, baths, toiletries, and the like, and sterilization or antibacterial treatment of various articles in medical institutions, public facilities, and outdoors.

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