WO2005097350A1

WO2005097350A1 - Spray device and spray method

Info

Publication number: WO2005097350A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/006848
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shinichiro Osumi
Original assignee: Mikuni Corporation
Priority date: 2004-04-09
Filing date: 2005-04-07
Publication date: 2005-10-20
Also published as: JPWO2005097350A1

Abstract

A very convenient spray device able to spray a spraying material to all the locations on a human body, and spray a spraying material over a wide range at a time. The device comprises a container (8) provided in a housing (6) and storing a specified electrolyte solution, a diaphragm-free electrolytic tank (29) that has inactive electrodes facing each other with no diaphragm therebetween and electrolyzes supplied electrolyte solution by switching several times the polarity of power supplied to these inactive electrodes at specified intervals to produce mixed electrolyte of cathode-side electrolyte and anode-side electrolyte, a supply mechanism for supplying electrolyte solution in the container to the diaphragm-free electrolytic tank, and a spry unit (4) for spraying to the outside of the housing mixed electrolyte produced in the diaphragm-free electrolytic tank while vibrating it by ultrasonic vibration, wherein three or more inactive electrodes are provided in the diaphragm-free electrolytic tank, and at least one of the electrodes electrolyzes electrolyte solution using the opposite sides thereof.

Description

Specification

Spraying device and spraying method

Technical field

The present invention relates to a spray device and a spray method for spraying a fluid (liquid) such as a drug used for cosmetics and hygiene.

Background art

[0002] Spraying apparatuses for spraying a liquid such as a cosmetic liquid or a disinfecting liquid have conventionally been known in various forms. In such a spraying device, a spraying target such as a medicine is contained in a container or the like in a state of being blended by a predetermined method in advance, and the human body or another target is discharged from the container via a predetermined spraying means. Sprayed.

[0003] For example, the spraying device disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a tank for storing a predetermined medicine, a pump for pumping the medicine in the tank, and a spray for spraying the medicine pumped by the pump to the outside. Section. Further, the spray unit has a perforated plate having a large number of through holes, and a vibrator for vibrating the perforated plate. Therefore, the medicine pumped by the pump is passed through the vibrating through-hole of the perforated plate to be finely pickled and diffused and sprayed.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-52069

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] However, the conventional spraying device as described above sprays electrolyzed water showing utility on the skin, and does not spray other parts of the human body. In addition, there is one pumping path from the pump to the spraying part, and one outlet for ejecting the medicine to the perforated plate, so there was a limit to the sprayable range. In other words, it was difficult and difficult to spray on a part other than the skin or over a wide area.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to spray a target to be sprayed not only on the skin but also on any part of the human body, A convenient spraying device that can spray over a wide area at once And a spraying method.

Means for solving the problem

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a spray device of the present invention includes a housing, a container provided in the housing, in which a predetermined spray target is accommodated, and a spray target vibrated by ultrasonic vibration. A spraying section for spraying to the outside of the housing while supplying the object to be sprayed in the container to the spraying section, wherein the supplying means includes: It is characterized by providing a delivery means for delivering the object to be sprayed to the outside of the container, and a supply conduit for guiding the object to be sprayed delivered by the delivery means to the spraying unit.

[0007] The present invention also provides a spray method having the above characteristics.

The invention's effect

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly convenient spraying device and a spraying method capable of spraying a wide range of objects to be sprayed at once.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a spray device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the spraying device 1 includes a device main body 2 and a spraying section 4 detachably attached to the device main body 2.

The device main body 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing 6. In the housing 6, for example, one liquid supply tank (container) 8 containing a predetermined liquid (a spray target such as a medicine) as a spray target is detachably stored, and the liquid is electrolyzed. A diaphragm electrolyzer 29 for carrying out the process is housed. A pump 10 is provided below the liquid supply tank 8 as a pumping means. The pump 10 is configured to supply the liquid contained in the liquid supply tank 8 to a first pipe (supply pipe). The liquid is sucked through 12 or received by the action of gravity, and the liquid is pumped through a second conduit (supply conduit) 14 to an electrolytic cell 28. Also, from the electrolytic cell 29, two first and second discharge pipes (flow paths) 15a and 15b (the number of discharge pipes is three or more) for discharging the electrolytic water generated in the electrolytic tank 29 to the spray section 4. May be present) but extend for a predetermined length. As can be seen from the above, in this embodiment, the pump 10 and The pipes 12, 14, 15a, and 15b constitute supply means for supplying the aqueous electrolyte solution in the liquid supply tank 8 to the electrolytic tank 29 and the spray unit 4.

Here, the pumping means for pressure-feeding the liquid in the liquid supply tank 8 to the electrolytic cell 29 may be a device using a pumping medium such as a gas spray which does not need to be the pump 10. Of course, as long as the liquid in the liquid supply tank 8 can be supplied to the electrolytic cell 29, the supply form is not limited to pressure feeding. Although not shown, the housing 6 is provided with a waterproof means (for example, a packing having elasticity such as rubber) that prevents the liquid to be injected from entering the apparatus main body 2. Further, it is not necessary to provide one liquid supply tank 8, for example, when spraying a plurality of types of liquids, a plurality of liquid supply tanks are housed in the housing 6, and liquid is supplied from each liquid supply tank through a corresponding conduit. May be supplied to the electrolytic cell 29 and the spraying section 4 (this will be described later).

[0013] Further, the spraying section 4 includes a spraying section main body 34 in which the spraying element 28 is housed, and an opening / closing cover 36 attached to an upper portion of the spraying section main body 34. The spray element 28 includes a perforated plate 28a and a piezoelectric vibrator 28b. The discharge ends of the first discharge pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b face the rear surface of the porous plate 28a. The perforated plate 28a has a large number of through-holes having a hole diameter of 18 to 24 / zm, and its ends are fixed to the piezo vibrator 28b. Therefore, by applying an alternating current or a pulse voltage to the piezoelectric vibrator 28b and causing the piezoelectric vibrator 28b to vibrate, the porous plate 28a fixed to the piezoelectric vibrator 28b can be vibrated. Thus, the liquid discharged (supplied) from the first discharge pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b is diffused and sprayed as fine liquid droplets to the outside through a large number of through holes formed in the porous plate 28a. .

[0014] The porous plate 28a is preferably formed by coating diamond-like carbon (DLC) on a nickel plate. In this way, the use of a nickel plate allows a perforated plate to be manufactured at a lower cost than the use of a platinum plate, and the coating of a nickel plate with DLC allows direct contact of an acid solution or the like with nickel. You don't have to. In addition, since DLC is carbon, it is possible to avoid, for example, a situation in which the human body to be sprayed causes metal allergy, and it is also possible to prevent corrosion due to acid (improving durability). The opening / closing cover 36 exposes or hides the perforated plate 28a of the spray element 28, and is attached to the spray unit main body 34 so as to be able to slide up and down. Also, the apparatus body 2 side of the opening / closing cover 36 closes the discharge ends of the first discharge pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b when the cover 36 is closed so as to hide the perforated plate 28a. It is formed as a discharge port opening / closing part 38 for preventing leakage of a liquid with a strong force.

The spray section 4 is detachably attached to the housing 6 of the apparatus main body 2 by using a normal fitting means using, for example, a slide guide or a locking projection. Of course, the spraying section 4 may be fixed to the nozzle 6 so that it cannot be removed.

Further, a magnet 40 as a switch operating means is mounted on an upper portion of the opening / closing cover 36. The magnet 40 can detect the position of the opening / closing cover 36 in cooperation with a corresponding lead switch 42 attached to the apparatus main body 2 side.

Further, a control unit 18 incorporating a microprocessor is provided in the housing 6. The control unit 18 controls the pump 10, the electrolytic cell 29, and the like, and receives a detection signal from the reed switch 42. In the drawing, reference numeral 20 denotes a drive power supply that supplies power to the control unit 18, the pump 10, the electrolytic cell 29, the vibrator 28b, and the like. As the drive power source 20, a primary battery, a secondary battery, or the like can be used. In the figure, reference numeral 22 denotes a wiring for applying a controlled voltage from the control unit 18 to the piezoelectric vibrator 28b, and reference numeral 27 denotes a supply of controlled electric power suitable for electrolysis to the electrolytic cell 29. Reference numeral 24 denotes wiring for supplying the power of the drive power supply 20 to the control unit 18, and reference numeral 26 denotes a signal line connecting the lead switch 42 and the control unit 18. Reference numeral 29 denotes wiring for supplying electric power controlled by the control unit 18 to the pump 10. By controlling the electric power supplied to the pump 10 by the control unit 18, the discharge amount of the liquid through the pump 10 is controlled. The amount can be adjusted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first discharge pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b each have a tip end including a discharge end that rotates vertically about a predetermined rotation fulcrum. You can do it. Specifically, when a predetermined drive signal is input from the control unit 18 to the rotating units (ejection angle varying means) 31, 32 via the wiring 30, the first ejection signal is output via the rotating units 31, 32. The distal ends of the pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b rotate up and down, and the discharge angle of the liquid is reduced. It is changing.

FIG. 2 is a diagram obtained by adding a diaphragm-free electrolytic cell to the present embodiment, and schematically shows a diaphragm-free electrolytic cell 29 and its surrounding components. As described above, the liquid L as the object to be sprayed is stored in the liquid supply tank 8.

[0021] The diaphragm-free electrolytic cell 29 has three or more (three in this embodiment) electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c disposed facing each other with a predetermined interval therebetween. Specifically, as clearly shown in FIG. 3, the electrolytic cell 29 has three electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c arranged in parallel to face each other, and the central electrode 29b is Both sides can be used for electrolysis (of course, if more than three electrodes are used, both sides of two or more electrodes can be used for electrolysis). Then, by flowing the liquid between these electrodes through the second conduit 14, the liquid can be electrolyzed.

[0022] In this case, the distance between the electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c is set to 2 mm or less for a force having a relatively low viscosity that varies depending on the type of spray target, and is preferably 1.5 to 0.05 mm, and 1. 0 to 0.1 mm is more preferable. In the case of a substance having a relatively high viscosity, electrolysis can be performed by appropriately adjusting the distance between the electrodes and the applied voltage.

Each of the electrodes 29a, 29b, 29c is made of an electrochemically inactive metal material. As the electrode material, platinum, a platinum alloy or the like is preferable. Alternatively, platinum may be applied using titanium as an electrode material. Further, a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating may be applied instead of the platinum coating. In this case, the electrode can be formed at a lower cost than the platinum coating, and even if the base material of the electrode is titanium or nickel, the selection of the base material when forming the electrode is acceptable. Spreads.

Each of the electrodes 29a, 29b, 29c is connected to a positive terminal or a negative terminal of an electrolytic power supply 18a provided in the control line 18 in the f-th column via the rooster lines 27a, 27b, 27c. The polarities of the electric power applied to the electrodes 29a, 29b, 29c are switched at predetermined time intervals. By switching the polarity of the applied power every predetermined time, the cathode-side electrolyte and the anode-side electrolyte are alternately generated on one electrode, so that the anode-side electrolyte and the cathode-side electrolyte are alternately generated. Are mixed efficiently. The polarity switching time interval is more preferably 120 to 600 times / minute, preferably 2 to 1200 times Z minutes. Also, by switching the polarity, the scale on the electrode Effectively prevent adhesion.

[0025] The liquid L sent to the diaphragm-free electrolytic cell 29 through the first conduit 12 is electrolyzed here. The electrolysis current density is 0.003 to 0.03 A / cm ² force S, preferably 0.01 to 0.02 A / cm ² force S.

By performing electrolysis as described above, the anode-side electrolyte and the cathode-side electrolyte generated during electrolysis in the electrolyte layer 29 are naturally mixed, and a mixed electrolyte obtained by mixing both electrolytes is discharged. It is continuously discharged to the spraying section 4 through the pipes 15a and 15b.

[0027] In the non-diaphragm electrolytic cell 29, the middle electrode 29b may be omitted. Also in this case, the distance between the pair of electrodes 29a and 29c is set to 2 mm or less when the force is different depending on the type of the spray target and the viscosity is relatively low, and preferably 1.5 to 0.05 mm, and 1. 0 to 0.1 mm is more preferable. In the case of a substance having a relatively high viscosity, electrolysis can be performed by appropriately adjusting the distance between the electrodes and the applied voltage. In this case, the polarity of the power applied to each of the electrodes 29a and 29c is also switched at a predetermined time interval as described above. It is to be noted that the presence of a diaphragm on both electrodes 29a and 29c is not preferred because the mixing of the anode-side electrolyte and the cathode-side electrolyte generated by electrolysis becomes insufficient.

Next, a case in which a liquid is sprayed using the spray device 1 having the above configuration will be described.

When spraying a liquid, first, the opening / closing cover 36 is also pulled upward in a closed state indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1 to bring it into an open state indicated by a solid line in FIG. As a result, the discharge port opening / closing section 38 also moves upward, and the discharge ports of the first discharge pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b enter a closed state and an open state.

On the other hand, the magnet 40 attached to the opening / closing cover 36 is also moved upward, and separates from the reed switch 42. The control unit 18 that detects this state supplies the power of the drive power supply 20 to the pump 10, the vibrator 28b, and the electrolytic cell 29. Thereby, the pump 10 operates and the liquid in the liquid supply tank 8 is supplied to the electrolytic cell 29 through the first pipe 12, the pump 10, and the second pipe 14. In the electrolytic cell 29, the polarity of the power applied to the electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c is switched at predetermined time intervals, so that a cathode-side electrolyte and an anode-side electrolyte are alternately generated at one electrode, The anode-side electrolyte and the cathode-side electrolyte are efficiently mixed. Then, the anode-side electrolyte and the cathode-side electrolyte generated during electrolysis in the electrolytic layer 29 are formed. The mixed electrolytic solution is diverted to the discharge pipes 15a and 15b, and is supplied as droplets 58 from the discharge ports of the discharge pipes 15a and 15b to the vibrating perforated plate 28a and further to the perforated plate 28a. It is sprayed by diffusion in front of the perforated plate 28a through the formed fine through holes. In this case, if necessary, the rotating parts 31 and 32 are operated by a switch or the like (not shown) to rotate the tip ends of the first discharge pipe 15a and the second discharge pipe 15b up and down. Thus, the discharge angle of the liquid may be changed.

[0031] When the spraying of the liquid is completed and the spraying is stopped, the opening / closing cover 36 is pushed down. As a result, the magnet 40 approaches the reed switch 42, and a signal is sent to the control unit 18 through the signal line 26. As a result, the power supplied to the vibrator 28b, the electrolytic cell 28, and the pump 10 is cut off, and the spraying of the liquid is stopped.

In the above configuration, the reed switch 42 plays the role of a liquid spray operation switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By providing a power switch separately, opening the open / close cover 36, and then turning on the power switch. Alternatively, the liquid spray may be configured to start spraying. In this case, by starting the spraying of the liquid under the AND condition of the reed switch 42 and the power switch, the liquid is not sprayed even if the power switch is turned on when the opening / closing cover 36 is not pulled up. Accidental spraying can be reliably prevented.

[0033] In addition, when the spray device 1 is used for a long period of time, poor spraying of liquid may occur. Such poor spraying is caused by a cause such as drying while the liquid adheres to the spray element and clogging of the through-hole of the perforated plate 28a by a predetermined deposit. In the event of poor spraying, remove the spray unit 4 from the main unit 2 as shown by the arrow in FIG. 1 and replace it with the spray unit 4 that normally sprays. The spraying part 4 can be easily removed and replaced by a slide type guide or locking projection, etc., so that it is sufficient to operate according to each mounting structure, and no special knowledge is required.

[0034] The removed spray section 4 can be returned to the original performance by appropriately washing it with, for example, a washing liquid containing a surfactant. In this case, the spraying section 4 is separated from the device main body 2, and therefore, the handling of the spraying section 4 is simple.

As described above, according to the spraying apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the polarity of the power supplied to the inactive electrodes 29a, 29b, 29c facing each other without the interposition of the diaphragm is set at the predetermined time interval. A plurality of times, the liquid supplied is electrolyzed to produce a mixed electrolytic solution of the cathode-side electrolyte and the anode-side electrolyte. All of the electrolyte produced in the tank 29 can be used as a spray. Therefore, there is no need to provide a waste liquid tank in the housing 6 for receiving the waste liquid which is discharged from the electrolytic cell 29 as waste liquid. Therefore, when the size is the same as that of the conventional spraying device having the waste liquid tank, the installation space of the liquid supply tank 8 can be secured extra by the amount of eliminating the waste liquid tank. That is, it is possible to secure a larger capacity of the liquid supply tank 8 than before. Further, when the liquid supply tank 8 having the same volume as the conventional one is used, the size of the apparatus 1 can be reduced by the amount of eliminating the waste liquid tank.

Further, according to the spray device 1 of the present embodiment, three or more inactive electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c are provided in the electrolytic cell 29, and both surfaces of the inactive electrode can be used for electrolysis. A large electrode area can be secured without increasing the size of the electrode (the use of expensive electrodes can be reduced). In addition, such a laminated structure of the electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c can easily realize the force of a non-diaphragm form because a diaphragm is interposed between the electrodes.

[0037] Further, according to the spray device 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid is electrolyzed and sprayed, so that the permeability to the human body or the like is improved by the electrolysis and the ultrasonic vibration. In particular, since the mixed electrolytic solution (solution) itself is vibrated by ultrasonic vibration, the components of the mixed electrolytic solution are dispersed and the surface area is enlarged, so that the mixed electrolytic solution is smaller than when spraying without using ultrasonic vibration. The same effect can be obtained by using the amount of the liquid. Electrophoresis by electrolysis also contributes to such an effect. In addition, since the temperature of the electrolyte rises due to the electrolysis and the ultrasonic vibration, the viscosity of the electrolyte decreases, and the sprayability is improved (it becomes easy to spray). Further, the emulsifying action is significantly improved by the electrolysis and ultrasonic vibration, so that the distribution amount of the surfactant in the electrolytic solution is reduced.

Further, in the spray device 1 of the present embodiment, the mixed electrolytic solution generated in the non-diaphragm electrolytic cell 29 is supplied to the spray unit 4 by a plurality of discharge conduits 15a and 15b. At the same time, the discharge locus of each discharge line 15a, 15b is also discharged to the spraying section 4. Therefore, the mixed electrolytic solution can be sprayed over a wide range at a time, which is very convenient.

[0039] In the spray device 1 of the present embodiment, the mixed electric current flowing through the discharge pipes 15a and 15b is used. Since the discharge angle of the lysate can be changed, the discharge angle can be increased and the spray can be sprayed over a wider range, while the spray can be locally concentrated.

Further, in the spray device 1 of the present embodiment, the discharge amount of the mixed electrolytic solution can be adjusted. Therefore, the spray amount can be adjusted according to the application, and the optimum spray effect can be obtained.

Further, according to the spraying device 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid to be sprayed is supplied to the spraying unit 4 through the plurality of flow paths (first and second discharge pipes) 15a and 15b. In addition, the discharge locus of each of the channels 15a and 15b is also discharged to the spray unit 4. Therefore, the object to be sprayed can be sprayed over a wide range at a time, which is very convenient and can sufficiently draw out the ability of fine diffusion spraying by ultrasonic vibration.

[0042] Further, according to the spraying device 1 of the present embodiment, since the spray target is sprayed while being ultrasonically vibrated, it is possible to achieve fine-grained spraying, and from the sprayed portion The permeability to the human body etc. is improved. In addition, since the object to be sprayed (solution) itself is vibrated by ultrasonic vibration, the components of the object to be sprayed are dispersed and the surface area per component amount (volume) of the object to be sprayed is enlarged, so that ultrasonic vibration is used. The same effect can be obtained with a smaller amount of spray target compared to when spraying without using. Further, since the temperature of the spray target is increased by the ultrasonic energy, the viscosity of the spray target is reduced, and the sprayability is improved (spraying is facilitated). Furthermore, since the emulsifying action is improved by the ultrasonic waves, the distribution amount of the surfactant in the spray target decreases.

Further, in the spraying device 1 of the present embodiment, since the spraying unit 4 is detachable from the housing 6, when the spraying state of the spraying unit 4 is abnormal, only the spraying unit 4 is replaced. If this is the case, it is possible to respond quickly to troubles, etc. that are good, and the economic efficiency is better than when the entire device is replaced.

[0044] Further, in the spraying apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the nickel plate is used as the material of the porous plate 28a, so that the porous plate can be manufactured at a lower cost than when a platinum plate is used. Also, since the nickel plate is coated with DLC, it is not necessary for the acid solution or the like to come into direct contact with nickel. In addition, since DLC is carbon, it is possible to avoid, for example, a situation in which the human body that is the target of the injection causes a metal allergy, and to prevent corrosion due to acid. (Durability is improved). In the case where the perforated plate 28a is used for the spray section 4 as described above, and when a high-viscosity mixed electrolyte is sprayed, it is desirable to increase the pore diameter of the perforated plate according to the viscosity.

[0045] In the above configuration, the shape of the spray unit 4 can be arbitrarily changed depending on the application. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the spray unit 4 may have a comb shape. More specifically, the spray unit 4 includes a spray unit main body 34 having the same configuration as that described above, and a comb-like portion 92 having a large number of comb teeth 90 extending from the spray unit main body 34 at a predetermined length. In this case, a discharge port for discharging the mixed electrolytic solution is formed between the comb teeth 90. Further, in the figure, the spraying section main body 34 projects laterally from the apparatus main body 2 having the same configuration as described above, but the spraying section main body 34 may be housed in the apparatus main body 2.

FIG. 5 shows a further improved spraying device 1A. The spraying device 1A includes a device main body 2A forming a gripping portion that can be gripped by hand, a liquid supply tank 8 detachably attached to a base end side of the device main body 2A, and a handle portion at a distal end side of the device main body 2A. And a spray unit 4 connected via 93. The device main body 2A has a configuration in which the liquid supply tank 8 is exposed to the outside from the device main body 2 described above. Further, the spraying section 4 includes a spraying section main body 34 having the same configuration as that described above, and a comb-shaped section 92 having a large number of comb teeth 90 extending from the spraying section main body 34 by a predetermined length. In this case, a discharge port 95 for discharging the mixed electrolytic solution is formed between the comb teeth 90. Further, as clearly shown in FIG. 5 (b), the comb-like portion 92 is composed of a pair of openable and closable comb-like bodies 92A and 92B, so that the opening / closing angle thereof can be arbitrarily adjusted.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the spray section 4 has a comb shape, the comb-shaped section 92 applies or ejects the mixed electrolytic solution while raising the hair. As a result, the mixed electrolyte can be spread evenly over the entire hair. In this case, the comb-shaped part itself may be configured as an electrode, and the mixed electrolytic solution may permeate the hair while performing electrolysis.

6 to 8 show a specific example of a structure for attaching and detaching the liquid supply tank 8 to and from the housing 6. FIG. FIG. 6 shows the back side of the apparatus main body 2 on the opposite side of the spray unit 4, but as shown in the figure, the upper opening of the liquid supply tank 8 is provided at the upper end of the housing 2 as shown in FIG. A lid 50 for opening and closing is rotatably attached. The free end of this lid 50 A stop projection 52 is formed on the body. Further, the liquid supply tank 8 is formed on its outer surface with a locking groove 54 in which the locking projection 52 can be locked. Then, with the lid 50 opened, the liquid supply tank 8 can be attached to and detached from the housing 2 in a cartridge manner.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the liquid supply tank 8 is inclined with respect to the wall surface 76 of the housing 2 and the lower part of the liquid supply tank 8 (the O-ring 70 and the holding member 71 ) Is inserted into the recess 65 of the bottom 63 of the housing 2. In the state shown in FIG. 7, the position of the engaging beam 77 of the housing 2 is lower than the position of the engaging groove 80 of the liquid supply tank 8, and even if the liquid supply tank 8 is pushed in the horizontal direction, The engaging groove 80 of the liquid supply tank 8 does not engage with the engaging beam 77 of 2.

When the lower portion of the liquid supply tank 8 is inserted into the concave portion 65 of the bottom 63 of the housing 2 as shown in FIG. 7, when the liquid supply tank 8 is pressed downward, the O-ring 70 is tapered to the bottom 63. The O-ring 70 is deformed by being pressed against the 75, and the O-ring 70 is housed in the recess 65. As a result, the height of the engagement groove 80 of the liquid supply tank 8 moves to the same height as the engagement beam 77 of the housing 2. Thereafter, when the upper part of the liquid supply tank 8 is pressed horizontally, the engagement groove 80 of the liquid supply tank 8 is engaged with the engagement beam 77 of the housing 2 (the state of FIG. 8).

When the O-ring 70 is housed in the concave portion 65, the outer peripheral surface of the O-ring 70 is compressed by the tapered wall surface 75, or the upper and lower surfaces of the O-ring 70 are in contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 65 and the liquid supply tank 8. It is compressed by being sandwiched between the main body 8a. As a result of the compression of the O-ring 70, a repulsive force acts on the O-ring 70, and the repelling force acts on the liquid supply tank 8 to move it upward. The upward force acting on the liquid supply tank 8 applies a pressing force to the contact point between the engagement groove 80 of the liquid supply tank 8 and the engagement beam 77 of the housing 2, so that the liquid supply tank 8 can be easily removed from the housing 2. It will not come off.

Next, when removing the liquid supply tank 8 from the nozzle 2, the liquid supply tank 2 is pushed downward and downward. As a result, the pressing force of the O-ring 70 on the contact point between the engagement groove 80 of the liquid supply tank 8 and the engagement beam 77 of the housing 2 is released, and then the upper part of the liquid supply tank 8 is pulled horizontally forward. As a result, the liquid supply tank 8 can be removed from the nozzle 2.

As described above, if the liquid supply tank 8 is detachable from the housing 2, only the liquid supply tank 8 can be easily cleaned, and the liquid supply tank 8 containing various electrolyte solutions can be selectively used. It is easy to use.

[0054] FIG. 10 shows another improved spraying device 1B. In the following, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the drawing, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) liquid supply tanks (containers) 8A and 8B each containing a predetermined liquid as an object to be sprayed are detachably provided in the housing 6, for example. It is stored. The pump 10 sucks the liquid contained in the liquid supply tank 8A through the first pipe (supply pipe) 12a or receives the liquid by the action of gravity, and receives the liquid in the second pipe (supply pipe). The pressure is fed to the electrolytic cell 28 via the pipe line 14. A pipe 12b extending from the liquid supply tank 8B is connected to the second pipe 14 at a junction 19. As a preferred modification, the pipe 12b, which also extends the tank 8B force, may be directly connected to the discharge pipe 15a (or 15b) or the electrolytic cell 29 without being connected to the second pipe 14. good. Alternatively, in addition to the configuration of FIG. 1, a third liquid supply tank may be separately provided, and this liquid supply tank may directly communicate with the discharge pipe 15a (or 15b) or the electrolytic cell 29. Also, a constriction may be provided at the junction 19.

Therefore, in such a configuration, when the pump 10 operates, the liquid in the liquid supply tank 8A is pumped through the first pipe 12, the pump 10, and the second pipe 14, and At the junction 19, it is mixed with the liquid from the liquid supply tank 8 B and supplied to the electrolytic cell 28. In the electrolytic cell 29, the polarity of the power applied to the electrodes 29a, 29b, and 29c is switched at predetermined time intervals, so that the cathode-side electrolyte and the anode-side electrolyte are alternately generated in one electrode, and the anode-side electrolyte is generated. The side electrolyte and the cathode side electrolyte are efficiently mixed. Then, the mixed electrolyte of the anode-side electrolyte and the cathode-side electrolyte generated during electrolysis in the electrolytic layer 29 is diverted to the discharge pipes 15a and 15b, and the discharge pipes of the discharge pipes 15a and 15b are discharged. The droplets 58 are also supplied as droplets 58 to the vibrating perforated plate 28a, and are further diffused and sprayed in front of the perforated plate 28a through fine through holes formed in the perforated plate 28a.

As described above, according to the spraying device 1B, since a plurality of liquid supply tanks 8A and 8B for storing liquids to be sprayed are provided, a plurality of types of liquids are sprayed at the same time. It can be blended within. Specifically, when they are mixed, they react with each other. Two corresponding liquids can be used simultaneously, or two synergistic effects can be obtained by using two liquids with different effects at the same time. Further, it is possible to use such a method that the disadvantage of one liquid is compensated for by the other liquid. For example, it is possible to use a liquid with a high viscosity and a liquid with a low viscosity at the same time to obtain a viscosity suitable for spraying as a whole. It is also possible to use a mixture of an electrolyte container and a non-electrolyte solution. In FIG. 10, the two liquid supply tanks 8A and 8B have different capacities, and a plurality of liquid tanks having the same capacity may be arranged.

[0058] Further, in the spraying device 1B, the objects to be sprayed from the respective liquid supply tanks 8A and 8B are mixed in the merging portion 19 and supplied to the spraying portion. It becomes possible to react and spray in advance. Of course, the objects to be sprayed with the respective supply tanks 8A and 8B may be individually supplied to the spraying section 4 without being mixed at the merging section 19.

[0059] It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out in various modifications without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the number of the discharge pipes which also extends the electrolytic cell 28 power is two, but may be one, or may be three or more. FIG. 9 shows an embodiment having one discharge pipe. In this case, the object to be sprayed can be sprayed over a wide range by rotating the discharge end of the discharge pipe up and down. Even when such rotation is not performed, by reducing the particle size of the emulsified emulsified particles by ultrasonic vibration, it is possible to uniformly spray the target to be sprayed and increase the penetration rate. It is also possible to obtain unique and unprecedented effects such as the ability to do so. In the above-described embodiment, the mixed electrolyte is generated by switching the polarity of the power supplied to the inactive electrode a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The form is arbitrary (not limited to switching polarity). Further, in the above-described embodiment, three or more inactive electrodes of the non-diaphragm electrolytic cell are provided. / Even in this case, due to the synergistic effect of ultrasonic vibration and electrolysis, improvement of permeability, reduction of viscosity due to temperature rise, improvement of emulsification effect, etc.! It is also possible to obtain the specific action and effect described above. Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration having only one force including both the ultrasonic vibration and the electrolysis may be employed. Snow That is, in the configuration of FIG. 1 and FIG. 10, the diaphragmless electrolytic cell 28 may be omitted, or the spray element 28 may be omitted.

Industrial applicability

[0060] The spraying device of the present invention applies electrolysis to an electrolyte solution such as a cosmetic or sanitary agent and applies ultrasonic vibration to improve permeability to the human body or the like, and converts the mixed electrolytic solution to the human body or the like. Skin (colon, sunscreen, disinfection, disinfection, anti-burn, washing after excretion in the toilet, etc.), hair (staining, perm, relieve habit, shampoo, rinse, treatment), scalp (hair restorer, hair restorer, tonic) ), Eyelashes (curls for eyelashes, etc.), eyeballs (eyeball disinfection, washing, etc.), mouth (disinfection, measures against the inner rim of the mouth, etc.), teeth (toothpaste, tooth polish, nail polish, etc.) , A nutrient for nails, etc.). Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a spray device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a diaphragm-free electrolytic cell and components around it.

FIG. 3 is a schematic enlarged perspective view of a diaphragm-free electrolytic cell.

FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of a spraying device according to a modification in which the spraying section has a comb shape.

FIG. 5 (a) is a schematic side view of a spraying device according to another modification in which the spraying portion has a comb shape,

() Is a schematic perspective view showing a state where the comb-like portion is opened at a predetermined angle.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing one configuration example of a spray device in which a liquid supply tank is detachable from a housing.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view (a state before the tank is mounted) showing a liquid supply tank attaching / detaching structure in the configuration of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view (a state after the tank is mounted) showing a liquid supply tank attaching / detaching structure in the configuration of FIG. 6.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a modified example of the spray device.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram showing another modified example of the spray device.

Explanation of symbols

[0062] 1 Spraying device

2 Housing Spray section

Liquid supply tank (container) Pump (supply means) First pipe (supply means) Second pipe (supply means) a, 15b Discharge pipe (flow path) b Piezo oscillator

Non-diaphragm electrolytic cell a, 29b, 29c Inactive electrode

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] housing and

A container provided in the housing and containing a predetermined spray target; and a spray unit for spraying the spray target to the outside of the housing while vibrating the spray target by ultrasonic vibration.

Supply means for supplying a spray target in the container to the spray unit,

The supply means includes: a delivery means for delivering the spray target in the container to the outside of the container; and a supply conduit for guiding the spray target delivered from the container cap by the delivery means to the spraying unit. A spray device characterized by being provided.

[2] A non-diaphragm electrolytic cell having inert electrodes facing each other without a diaphragm, and electrolyzing a supplied liquid to generate a mixed electrolytic solution of a cathode-side electrolytic solution and an anode-side electrolytic solution Further comprising

The container contains a liquid as the object to be sprayed,

The supply conduit supplies the liquid from the container to the spraying unit via the non-diaphragm electrolytic cell,

2. The spraying device according to claim 1, wherein the spraying unit sprays the mixed electrolytic solution generated in the diaphragm-free electrolytic cell to the outside of the housing.

[3] The diaphragm electrolyzer switches the polarity of the power supplied to the inactive electrode a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals, thereby electrolyzing the supplied liquid to form a cathode-side electrolyte and an anode-side electrolyte. 3. The spray device according to claim 2, wherein a mixed electrolytic solution with the liquid is generated.

4. The spray device according to claim 2, wherein the inert electrode is formed by coating a nickel plate with diamond-like carbon.

[5] The non-diaphragm electrolyzer according to claim 2, wherein three or more of the inactive electrodes are provided, and at least one of the electrodes is used to electrolyze a liquid using both surfaces thereof. Term

The spraying device according to item 1 or 4, above.

[6] The supply pipe supplies the spray target to the spray section through a plurality of flow paths and discharges the spray target from the discharge port of each flow path to the spray section. The spraying device according to claim 1, wherein the spraying device is a device according to claim 1.

7. The supply pipe according to claim 1, wherein the supply pipe has discharge angle varying means for changing a discharge angle of the spray target through each of the plurality of flow paths. The spraying device according to item 1.

[8] The spray device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the containers are provided.

9. The spray device according to claim 8, wherein the supply means mixes the spray target from each of the containers and supplies the mixture to the spray unit.

[10] The spray device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the spray portion has a comb shape.

[11] The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the discharge amount of the spray target is adjustable. The spraying device according to item 1.

[12] The spraying unit includes a perforated plate having a plurality of through holes through which the object to be sprayed can penetrate, and a vibrator for vibrating the perforated plate. The spraying device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the spraying device is formed by coating carbon dioxide.

13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the spray unit is detachable from the housing.

V. The spray device according to any one of claims 12 to 13.

14. The spray device according to claim 1, wherein the container is detachable from the housing.

[15] A spraying method characterized by applying ultrasonic vibration to an object to be sprayed and spraying the object to be sprayed with ultrasonic vibration toward an area to be sprayed.

16. The spray method according to claim 15, wherein the spray target is electrolyzed before applying ultrasonic vibration to the spray target.