WO2011089799A1 - イオン発生装置及びその装置におけるイオン検出方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an ion generation apparatus and an ion detection method having a function of detecting generated ions.
- an ion generator such as an air purifier
- an ion generator that generates positive ions and negative ions is arranged in the middle of an internal air passage so that the generated ions are discharged together with air into an external space. It has become. Ions that charge water molecules in clean air inactivate suspended particles in the living space, kill suspended bacteria, and denature odor components. Therefore, the air in the entire living space is cleaned.
- a standard ion generator generates a corona discharge by applying a high-voltage AC driving voltage between a needle electrode and a counter electrode or between a discharge electrode and a dielectric electrode, thereby generating positive ions and negative ions. Is generated.
- the discharge electrode is worn by sputter evaporation accompanying corona discharge. Further, foreign substances such as chemical substances and dust are accumulated on the discharge electrode. In such a case, the discharge becomes unstable and it is inevitable that the amount of ions generated decreases.
- the ion generator described in Patent Document 1 the presence or absence of ions is detected, and when it is detected that no ions are generated, the user is informed that the ion generator needs to be maintained.
- the ion generator is provided with an ion detector in order to detect whether or not ions are generated.
- An ion detector is provided so that it may face a ventilation path with an ion generator, an ion generator is arrange
- the ion generator described in Patent Document 2 has a function of detecting ions by stopping a blower in order to improve ion detection accuracy.
- a method that can detect ions with high accuracy while stopping the blower as much as possible during operation is a need for a method that can detect ions with high accuracy while stopping the blower as much as possible during operation.
- the present applicant stops the blower at the start of operation, executes ion detection by the ion detector to determine whether or not ions are generated, and when it is determined that no ions are generated, continues to determine whether or not ions are generated a plurality of times. , Ion generation so that it is not determined that no ions are generated even if ions are generated by finally determining that no ions are generated when no ions are generated in all determinations
- a device has been filed (Japanese Patent Application No. 2009-138061).
- the ion generator and the ion detector are arranged side by side along the blowing direction in the blowing path.
- the positive ions and negative ions generated from the ion generator flow toward the ion detector in the lee by the wind from the blower.
- the ion detector collects and detects either positive ions or negative ions.
- ions pass through the ion detector at a certain speed, it is difficult to capture the ions with the ion detector. for that reason. Even though ions are sufficiently generated, the ion detector may detect a small number of ions and erroneously detect that no ions are generated.
- the object of the present invention is to detect the generated ions reliably by utilizing the characteristics of the ion generator that the ion concentration at the start of generation is high.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an ion generation apparatus that can prevent erroneous detection that ions are not generated and an ion detection method in the apparatus.
- An ion generation apparatus and an ion detection method in the apparatus include an ion generator that generates ions, an ion detector that detects generated ions, a blower that blows out the generated ions to the outside through an air passage, and ion generation And a controller that controls the drive of the blower and the blower, and the control unit stops the driving of the ion generator for a short time while driving the blower to purify the remaining ions, and then performs ion detection by the ion detector. Thus, it is determined whether or not ions are generated.
- the ions staying around the ion detector are purified.
- the ion detector can detect a high concentration of ions immediately after generation. Since the blower remains driven, there remains a possibility that it is erroneously determined that no ions are generated, but the determination accuracy can be improved by performing ion detection a plurality of times. Thereby, it is possible to eliminate an erroneous determination that ions are not generated even though ions are generated.
- the control unit performs ion detection at the start of operation. At this time, ion detection is performed while the blower is stopped. Even if the blower is not operated immediately after the start of operation, the user does not feel uncomfortable. Moreover, when no ions are generated, it can be detected early.
- the controller performs ion detection at a predetermined timing during operation, and when no generation of ions is detected a predetermined number of times, after purifying the ions that remain by stopping the ion generation for a short time while driving the blower, Ions are generated again, and ion detection is executed by an ion detector to execute ion detection.
- the blower is stopped and ion detection is executed.
- the determination accuracy can be increased.
- the blower is stopped, the influence of the wind is eliminated, and the presence or absence of ions is detected.
- the control unit determines that an ion generation error has occurred and again stops operation when it is detected again that no ions have been generated after a predetermined number of times. A final determination is made by determining whether or not ions have been generated a predetermined number of times or more. Therefore, it is possible to reliably eliminate an erroneous determination that no ions are generated.
- the ion generator is replaceable, and when a new ion generator is installed, the control unit determines the suitability of the ion generator and, in the case of a conforming ion generator, allows the operation of the ion generator. Since the ion generator determined not to generate ions cannot be used, it is replaced with a new ion generator. At this time, if an inferior ion generator is attached, the performance as an ion generator is reduced. In order to prevent this, the control unit only allows a compatible ion generator to be used, and in the case of an incompatible ion generator, the operation of the ion generator is prohibited so that the ion generator cannot be used.
- the present invention it is possible to improve the detection accuracy of the ion detector by detecting ions by generating ions again after purging the ions that are stopped by stopping the ion generation for a short time while driving the blower. it can. Thereby, it is possible to reduce erroneous determination that ions are not generated even though ions are generated, and reliability of ion detection can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of an ion generator according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the ion generator shown in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a front view of an ion generator used in the ion generator shown in FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the ion generator shown in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of a collection surface of an ion detector used in the ion generator shown in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing changes in the output voltage of the ion detector.
- FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram of the ion generation determination.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the state S1.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the state S2.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the state S3.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the state S4.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an ion generator according to the present invention.
- the ion generator includes an ion generator 1 that generates ions, a blower 2 for blowing out the generated ions, and an ion detector 3 that detects the generated ions. These are housed in the main body case 4. And the ion generator is provided with the control part 5 which drives and controls the ion generator 1 and the air blower 2, as shown in FIG.
- the control unit 5 composed of a microcomputer executes ion detection by the ion detector 3 and determines whether or not ions are generated.
- the blower outlet 10 is formed on the upper surface of the main body case 4, and the cover 11 is detachably provided on the rear surface of the main body case 4.
- a suction port 12 with a filter is formed in the cover 11, and a suction port 13 is also formed in the lower part of the back surface of the main body case 4.
- the blower 2 is provided in the lower part of the main body case 4, and the duct 14 is provided between the blower 2 and the outlet 10.
- a blower passage 15 from the blower 2 toward the blower outlet 10 is formed, and the inside of the duct 14 is a blower passage 15.
- the duct 14 is formed in a rectangular tube shape, and the upper and lower sides are wide and the middle part is narrow.
- the outlet at the upper end of the duct 14 communicates with the air outlet 10.
- a louver 16 is detachably provided at the air outlet 10.
- the ion generator 1 and the ion detector 3 are provided in the duct 14 and face the air blowing path 15.
- the ion generator 1 and the ion detector 3 are located in an intermediate portion where the air passage 15 is the narrowest and are arranged to face each other. That is, the ion generator 1 and the ion detector 3 are provided in a space generated by narrowing the width of the duct 14. Thereby, the space in the main body case 4 can be used effectively, and the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
- the blower 2 is connected to the lower end of the duct 14.
- the blower 2 is a sirocco fan, a fan 21 is rotatably mounted in a fan casing 20, and the fan 21 is rotated by a fan motor 22 (FIG. 2).
- the fan casing 20 is attached to the main body case 4.
- a fan air outlet 23 is formed in the upper part of the fan casing 20, the fan air outlet 23 is connected to the inlet of the duct 14, and the fan air outlet 23 communicates with the air passage 15.
- the air sucked from the suction ports 12 and 13 by the blower 2 passes through the blower passage 15 from the lower side toward the upper side, and the air accompanied by the ions generated from the ion generator 1 is blown out from the blower outlet 10.
- the wind flows from the lower side to the upper side through the air blowing path 15, and this direction is the blowing direction.
- the ion generator 1 includes a discharge electrode 30 and an induction electrode 31, and a housing case 32 that houses them.
- the discharge electrode 30 is a needle electrode.
- the induction electrode 31 is formed in an annular shape and surrounds the discharge electrode 30 at a certain distance from the discharge electrode 30.
- the discharge electrode 30 and the induction electrode 31 are provided in a pair on the left and right sides, arranged in the left-right direction orthogonal to the blowing direction, and two sets of the electrodes 30, 31 are mounted on the support substrate 33 with a space therebetween.
- One discharge electrode 30 is for generating positive ions
- the other discharge electrode 30 is for generating negative ions.
- the support substrate 33 on which the electrodes 30 and 31 are mounted is housed in the housing case 32.
- Two through holes 34 are formed in the front surface of the housing case 32, and the discharge electrode 30 faces the through hole 34.
- the discharge electrode 30 is located at the center of the through hole 34.
- a high voltage generation circuit 35 (FIG. 2) that applies a high voltage to each discharge electrode 30 is provided and connected to the control unit 5.
- the discharge electrode 30, the induction electrode 31, and the high voltage generation circuit 35 are unitized, and the ion generation unit 36 is detachably mounted in the housing case 32.
- a pin connector 37 is provided on the front surface of the housing case 32 and is connected to the socket 38 on the main body case 4 side.
- a drive signal is input from the control unit 5 to the high voltage generation circuit 35 through the pin connector 37, and a DC power supply or an AC power supply is supplied.
- the housing case 32 is detachable from the main body case 4.
- An insertion port 39 is formed on the back surface of the main body case 4, and the housing case 32 is inserted and removed from the insertion port 39 in a state where the cover 11 is removed.
- the storage case 32 is mounted by the claws formed in the storage case 32 being caught by the elastic cutout formed in the main body case 4.
- the generation window 40 is formed on the wall on the back side of the duct 14 and the storage case 32 is attached, the storage case 32 is fitted into the generation window 40.
- the front surface of the housing case 32 is exposed to the air blowing path 15.
- An arch-shaped guard rib 41 is provided for each through hole 34 on the front surface of the housing case 32.
- the guard rib 41 straddles the through hole 34. This prevents a user from touching the discharge electrode 30 directly.
- the guard rib 41 protrudes into the air blowing path 15 and is arranged in parallel with the air blowing direction.
- the left and right guard ribs 41 have different positions with respect to the through hole 34.
- the air blown out from the blower 2 is shifted in the left-right direction, and the wind toward one of the discharge electrodes 30 increases, and the generated positive ions and negative ions The ion balance of ions is broken. Therefore, the guard rib 41 on the side where the wind increases is positioned closer to the center, and the guard rib 41 on the side where the wind decreases is positioned closer to the outside.
- the guard rib 41 blocks a part of the wind passing through the front of the through hole 34, thereby reducing the influence of the deviation of the wind and maintaining the left and right ion balance.
- the ion generator 1 can be handled as a cartridge. For example, when the ion generator 1 reaches the end of its life, it may be replaced with a new cartridge. If the old cartridge is disassembled and the ion generation unit 1 is maintained, the cartridge can be regenerated and can be reused.
- the ion detector 3 includes a collector 42 that collects the generated ions, and an ion detection circuit 43 that outputs a detection signal corresponding to the collected ions to the control unit 5 (FIG. 2).
- the conductive collection body 42 is a collection electrode provided on the front surface of the circuit board 44, and is formed of a copper tape.
- An ion detection circuit 43 is mounted on the back surface of the circuit board 44. The collector 42 and the ion detection circuit 43 are electrically connected within the substrate 44, and the ion detection circuit 43 is connected to the control unit 5 via a lead wire.
- the ion detection circuit 43 is a well-known one, and includes, for example, a rectifying diode, a p-MOS type FET, and the like as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-114177.
- the ion detector 3 detects either positive ions or negative ions.
- the collector 42 collects one of the generated ions, the potential of the collector 42 increases. The potential increases according to the amount of ions collected.
- the control unit 5 makes a determination regarding the generation of ions based on the input value from the ion detector 3.
- the ion detector 3 is provided in the air passage 15. That is, as shown in the cross-sectional view of the ion generator shown in FIG. 1 and the cross-sectional view of the ion generator shown in FIG. 4, the detection window 45 in which the circuit board 44 is formed on the front wall of the duct 14. It is inserted in. The front surface of the circuit board 44 is exposed to the air passage 15 and is opposed to the front surface of the ion generator 3 with the air passage 15 interposed therebetween. And the collection body 42 is offset and arrange
- the ion detector 3 may collect not only one ion to be collected but also the other ion. In order to prevent this collection, the ion detector 3 is provided with a protector 46.
- the protective plate 46 made of a metal plate is provided on the front surface of the circuit board 44 so as to cover a part thereof.
- the protector 46 is disposed to face the other discharge electrode 30 that generates ions having a polarity opposite to that of the ions to be collected.
- the collector 42 and the protector 46 are electrically insulated. Ions generated from the other discharge electrode 30 are collected by the protector 46, ions directed to the collector 42 are reduced, and ions of opposite polarity can be prevented from being collected by the collector 42.
- the arrangement of the collector 42 is determined so as to face the discharge electrode 30 on the left side in the drawing. Since the guard rib 41 is arranged so as to be shifted from the center of the discharge electrode 30, the generation and diffusion of ions are not disturbed, and the collector 42 can reliably collect the generated ions.
- the interval between the ion generator 1 and the ion detector 3 is defined as a predetermined distance. Ions are generated from the discharge electrode 30 by corona discharge between the discharge electrode 30 and the dielectric electrode 31. At this time, the ions spread toward the opposite ion detector 3, and high-concentration ions are distributed in a dome shape around the tip of the discharge electrode 30. If the wall of the duct 14 or the ion detector 3 facing the tip of the discharge electrode 30 is too close, a discharge occurs between the discharge electrode 30 and the discharge electrode 30. The discharge becomes unstable and the discharge does not continue.
- the distance from the front surface of the ion generator 1 to the front surface of the ion detector 3 is set to a predetermined distance, for example, 10 mm or more so that the wall of the duct 14 and the ion detector 3 do not inhibit the ion generation.
- the narrowest interval of the duct 14 is set according to this distance.
- An operation panel 50 (FIG. 1) is provided on the upper surface of the main body case 4, and the operation panel 50 includes an operation unit 51 having an operation switch and a display unit 52 (FIG. 2).
- the control unit 5 drives the ion generator 1 and the blower 2 and operates the display unit 52 to display that it is in operation.
- reference numeral 53 denotes a rewritable nonvolatile storage element such as an EEPROM, and the storage element stores information related to the ion generator 1.
- the control unit 5 of the ion generator 1 adds up the operation time, and when the total operation time reaches the replacement notice time, for example, 17500 hours, for example, the display unit 52 displays a display prompting the replacement of the ion generator 1. Do. Although the operation is continued after that, when the total operation time reaches an exchange time, for example, 19000 hours, the control unit 5 determines that the ion generator 1 has reached the end of its life, stops the operation, and notifies the exchange. To do.
- the ion generator 1 may reach the end of its life before the above time has elapsed.
- the amount of ions generated is reduced or ions are not generated.
- the ion detector 3 detects the generation of ions, and the control unit 5 determines the presence or absence of ion generation based on the input value from the ion generator 1. And if the control part 5 determines with no generation
- the control unit 5 When executing the ion detection, the control unit 5 turns on the ion generator 1 for a predetermined time and then turns it off for the same time. This on / off is repeated for a preset ion determination time. During this time, the ion detector 3 detects ions. The output voltage from the ion detector 3 at this time is shown in FIG. Since ions are generated when the ion generator 1 is on, the output voltage rises and saturates to a constant voltage. Since ions are not generated when the ion generator 1 is off, the output voltage is approximately 0V.
- An input value corresponding to the output voltage from the ion detector 3 is input to the control unit 5.
- the control unit 5 calculates the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the input values detected during the ion determination time, determines whether this difference is equal to or greater than a threshold value, and determines whether or not ions are generated. .
- the control unit 5 determines that ions are generated when the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is equal to or greater than the threshold value. When the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is less than the threshold value, it is determined that no ions are generated.
- the threshold value is 0.5V.
- This value is the output voltage output from the ion detector 3 when the ion generator 1 is turned on and off at the number of discharges when the ion concentration is halved with respect to the ion concentration at the standard number of discharges per unit time. Is set based on
- Fig. 7 shows the state transition diagram of the ion generation determination.
- the state transition diagram shows four states of S1 (ion detection at start of operation), S2 (normal operation), S3 (ion detection during operation), and S4 (detection of blower stop ions).
- S1 ion detection at start of operation
- S2 normal operation
- S3 ion detection during operation
- S4 detection of blower stop ions
- the control unit 5 determines whether to generate ions a plurality of times. First, at the start of operation, the controller 5 performs S1 ion determination. As shown in FIG. 8, the error counter is reset to 0 (step 10; abbreviated as “S10”, the same applies hereinafter).
- the ion determination time is the minimum time of 2 seconds, and the control unit 5 stops the blower 2 and turns on the ion generator 1 for 1 second / off for 1 second (S11) to determine whether 2 seconds have passed (S12). ), Ion detection is performed, and the presence or absence of ion generation is determined based on the sensor input (S13).
- the control unit 5 determines that ions are generated, the control unit 5 proceeds to the normal mode (S2). As shown in FIG. 9, in the normal mode, a normal operation of generating ions and driving the blower is performed for a predetermined time, for example, 3 hours, without determining whether to generate ions (S30). It is determined whether or not 3 hours have elapsed (S31), and when 3 hours have elapsed, the control unit 5 performs the ion determination of S3.
- the error counter is incremented by 1 (S40), the ion determination time is set longer, and the ion generator 1 is turned on for 10 seconds / 10 seconds while the blower 2 is driven. It is turned off (S41), and during the 1-minute ion determination time that is the first period (waiting for 1 minute to elapse (S42)), ion detection is performed to determine whether or not ions are generated (S43).
- S40 the ion determination time
- S42 ion detection is performed to determine whether or not ions are generated
- it may be judged once based on the difference between the maximum input value and the minimum input value in one minute, or the maximum input value in each on / off. And a total of three determinations may be made based on the difference between the input value and the minimum input value.
- the control unit 5 determines that no ions are generated, the ion determination time is set short, and the ion generator 1 is turned on for 1 second / off for 1 second while the blower 2 is driven. During the ion determination time for seconds, ions are detected (S45, S46), and the presence or absence of ion generation is determined (S47). Similarly to the above, the control unit 5 performs one determination based on the difference between the maximum input value and the minimum input value for 10 seconds, or the maximum input value and the minimum input value for each ON / OFF. A total of five determinations are made based on the difference.
- control unit 5 determines that no ions are generated, the ion generation is stopped (S51), and the ion generator 1 is turned on for 1 second / off for 1 second after 1 minute (S52) while driving the blower 2. Then, ions are detected during the ion determination time of 6 seconds (S53), and after the 6 seconds have elapsed (S54), the presence or absence of ion generation is determined (S55). By purifying the staying ions, the ion detector can detect the ions with high accuracy.
- control unit 5 determines that ions are generated in each of the above-described ion determinations, the control unit 5 resets the error counter (S44, S48, S56) and shifts to the normal mode (S2).
- step S47 it is checked whether the count value of the error counter is a multiple of 10 (S49).
- the process proceeds to the normal mode (S2).
- the error counter is a multiple of 10 (it is an error that the remainder is not 0, that is, the determination in S49 is N)
- the process proceeds to S50, and when the error count value is not 60 or more (the determination in S50 is N),
- the process proceeds to a series of control steps from the purification of ions in S51 to S55 to the determination of whether or not ions are generated.
- the determination in S50 is Y, that is, the error count value is 60 or more, the control unit 5 shifts to the mode of state S4.
- the error counter is incremented by one (S60), the ion determination time is set longer, the blower 2 is stopped, and the ion generator 1 is turned on for 10 seconds / 10.
- the second time is turned off, and ion detection is performed for an ion determination time of 1 minute (S61), and the presence or absence of ion generation is determined in the same manner as described above. That is, after one minute has passed (S62), it is determined whether or not ions are generated (S63).
- the ion determination time is set to a short time, and the ion generator 1 is turned on for 1 second / off for 1 second while the blower 2 is stopped. During this period, ion detection is performed (S64), and the presence or absence of ion generation is determined. That is, after 10 seconds (S65), it is determined whether or not ions are generated (S66).
- control part 5 determines with the generation
- ion detection is performed after ion generation is stopped and the remaining ions are purified, thereby improving the accuracy of ion detection.
- the ion generator cannot be operated.
- the user removes the ion generator 1 from the main body case 4 and installs a new ion generator 1. Since the old ion generator 1 can be disassembled, the ion generator 1 can be regenerated and used by removing the ion generation unit 36 and performing maintenance such as cleaning of the discharge electrode 30.
- a storage element 53 (FIG. 2) is provided in the ion generation unit 36 of the ion generator 1.
- the storage element 53 stores maintenance information such as identification information and the number of times of recycling.
- An information processing apparatus such as a personal computer writes the information in the storage element 53 and reads the information.
- the control unit 5 determines the suitability of the ion generator 1. That is, the control unit 5 reads identification information from the storage element 53 of the ion generator 1. Identification information of a plurality of usable ion generators 1 is registered in advance in the memory, and the control unit 5 collates the read identification information with the registered identification information.
- the control unit 5 recognizes that the ion generator 1 is normal and allows the operation of the ion generator 1.
- the identification information does not match, it is determined that the product is not a genuine product, and the operation of the ion generator 1 is prohibited. As a result, only a genuine product of the ion generator 1 can be used, and a poor imitation product can be eliminated, and the function of the ion generator can be maintained.
- An IC tag may be used as a memory element provided in the ion generator.
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図9に示すように、通常モードでは、イオン発生の判定を行わずに、所定時間、例えば3時間、イオンを発生させるとともに送風機を駆動する通常運転が行われる(S30)。3時間経過したか否かを判定し(S31)、3時間経過すると、制御部5は、S3のイオン判定を行う。
3 イオン検出器 4 本体ケース
5 制御部
10 吹出口 14 ダクト
15 送風路
20 ファンケーシング 21 ファン
22 ファンモータ
30 放電電極 31 誘電電極
32 収容ケース
34 貫通孔 35 高電圧発生回路
41 ガードリブ 42 捕集体
43 イオン検出回路 46 保護体
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- イオンを発生させるイオン発生器と、発生したイオンを検出するイオン検出器と、発生したイオンを送風路を通じて外部に吹き出す送風機と、前記イオン発生器及び前記送風機を駆動制御する制御部とを備え、
前記制御部は、前記送風機を駆動したまま前記イオン発生器の駆動を短時間停止させて前記イオン検出器に滞留するイオンを浄化した後、再度前記イオン発生器を駆動して、前記イオン検出器によるイオン検出を行い、イオン発生の有無を判定することを特徴とするイオン発生装置。 - 前記制御部は、前記イオン発生装置の運転開始時にイオン検出しない時、又は前記イオン発生装置の通常運転が所定時間を経過した時に、前記送風機を駆動したまま前記イオン発生器を駆動して前記イオン検出を実行し、当該イオン検出においてイオン無しを判定することに応答して、前記制御部による前記イオンの浄化から前記イオン発生の有無の判定までの一連の制御を行うことを特徴とする請求項1記載のイオン発生装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記イオンの発生無が初回に検出されるときには、前記送風機を駆動したまま前記イオン発生器を駆動して行われる前記イオン検出を比較的長い第1期間で行い、前記イオンの発生無を検出する2回目以降には、前記送風機を駆動したまま前記イオン発生器を駆動して行われる前記イオン検出を前記第1期間よりも短い第2期間で行うことを特徴とする請求項2記載のイオン発生装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記送風機を駆動したまま前記イオン発生器を駆動して行われる前記イオン検出において、イオンの発生無が所定回数検出されることに応答して、前記制御部による前記イオンの浄化から前記イオン発生の有無の判定までの一連の制御を行うことを特徴とする請求項2又は3記載のイオン発生装置。
- イオンを発生させるイオン発生器と、発生したイオンを検出するイオン検出器と、発生したイオンを送風路を通じて外部に吹き出す送風機と、前記イオン発生器及び前記送風機を駆動制御する制御部とを備え、
前記制御部による前記イオン発生器及び前記送風機の駆動制御によって、前記送風機を駆動したまま前記イオン発生器の駆動を短時間停止させて前記イオン検出器に滞留するイオンを浄化した後、再度前記イオン発生器を駆動して、前記イオン検出器によるイオン検出を行い、イオン発生の有無を判定することを特徴とするイオン発生装置におけるイオン検出方法。
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