WO2012029313A1 - 静電噴霧装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electrostatic spraying device, and more particularly to operation control of the electrostatic spraying device.
- Patent Document 1 a liquid spraying device for spraying a liquid stored in a container is known.
- Patent Document 1 there is an electrostatic spray device that sprays a charged liquid to a user using an electric field formed at the tip (outflow end) of a nozzle. is there.
- the electrostatic spraying device of Patent Document 1 contracts a bag-like container and conveys the liquid in the container to the outflow end of the nozzle. In this state, when a high voltage is applied to the liquid at the outflow end of the nozzle, an electric field is formed between the outflow end of the nozzle and the counter electrode. Thereby, the charged liquid is torn off at the outflow end of the nozzle to become spray particles, and the spray particles are diffused.
- the diffused spray particles are supplied to a predetermined spray target.
- lotion is used as spray particles, and the spray particles are adhered to the face of a user as a spray target.
- the longer the continuous operation of the electrostatic spraying device the faster the time until the tank becomes empty. If this time is excessively fast, if the tank is of a cartridge type, the user must frequently change the tank. If the cartridge type is not used, the user must frequently refill the tank with liquid. Thus, when the continuous operation of the electrostatic spraying device becomes long, there is a problem that the user must frequently perform maintenance for preventing the tank from being emptied.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the number of maintenance in order to prevent the tank from being emptied in the electrostatic spraying device, and the user can use the electrostatic spraying device comfortably. There is to be able to do it.
- a container (71) for storing liquid, a nozzle (72) communicating between the inside and outside of the container (71), and the liquid in the container (71) are conveyed to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- a voltage application unit (50) for applying a voltage to the liquid in the container (71) so that an electric field is generated between the liquid and the counter electrode (12), and an outflow end It assumes an electrostatic spraying device that sprays the liquid spilled from 72c) to the user.
- the detection unit (29) that detects the temperature of the space where the user is located, and the liquid in the transport unit (41) according to the detection value of the detection unit (29).
- a control unit (3) for adjusting at least one of the conveyance amount and the voltage application amount in the voltage application unit (50).
- the voltage application amount is adjusted as necessary.
- the amount of liquid supplied from the container (71) to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is adjusted by adjusting the transport amount of the liquid.
- the strength of the electric field formed in the vicinity of the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is adjusted.
- the spray amount of the electrostatic spray device (1) can be adjusted.
- a container (71) for storing liquid, a nozzle (72) communicating between the inside and outside of the container (71), and the liquid in the container (71) are conveyed to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- a voltage application unit (50) for applying a voltage to the liquid in the container (71) so that an electric field is generated between the liquid and the counter electrode (12), and an outflow end It assumes an electrostatic spraying device that sprays the liquid spilled from 72c) to the user.
- the detection unit (29) that detects the humidity of the space where the user is located, and the liquid in the transport unit (41) according to the detection value of the detection unit (29).
- a control unit (3) for adjusting at least one of the conveyance amount and the voltage application amount in the voltage application unit (50).
- the voltage application amount is adjusted as necessary.
- the amount of liquid supplied from the container (71) to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is adjusted by adjusting the transport amount of the liquid.
- the strength of the electric field formed in the vicinity of the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is adjusted.
- the spray amount of the electrostatic spray device (1) can be adjusted.
- the third invention is characterized in that, in the first or second invention, the detection section (29) detects the temperature and humidity of the space where the user is present.
- the amount of voltage applied to the liquid is made as necessary.
- the control unit (3) causes the user to be uncomfortable at least in the temperature condition from a region where the user is expected to feel comfortable at least in the temperature condition.
- the detection value of the detection unit (29) shifts to a region predicted to feel, the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is stopped.
- the fourth invention based on the detection value (temperature) of the detection unit (29), it is determined whether or not the space in which the user is present is uncomfortable. If it is determined that the space in which the user is present is uncomfortable, the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is stopped because it is difficult for the user to feel the effect of spraying the liquid. Thereby, spraying of the liquid by the said electrostatic spraying apparatus (1) is stopped.
- the control unit (3) causes the user to be uncomfortable at least in a humidity condition from a region where the user is expected to feel comfortable at least in a humidity condition.
- the detection value of the detection unit (29) shifts to a region predicted to feel, the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is stopped.
- the fifth invention based on the detection value (humidity) of the detection unit (29), it is determined whether or not the space where the user is present is uncomfortable. If it is determined that the space in which the user is present is uncomfortable, the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is stopped because it is difficult for the user to feel the effect of spraying the liquid. Thereby, spraying of the liquid by the said electrostatic spraying apparatus (1) is stopped.
- the control unit (3) stops the operation of the voltage application unit (50) after stopping the operation of the transport unit (41). It is characterized by.
- the liquid in the state where no electric field is generated at the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72), the liquid is not transferred to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- the control unit (3) allows the user to comfortably at least in the temperature condition from a region where the user is expected to feel uncomfortable at least in the temperature condition.
- the detection value of the detection unit (29) shifts to a region predicted to feel, the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is started.
- the seventh invention when it is determined that the space in which the user is present is comfortable, it is assumed that the user can easily feel the effect of spraying the liquid, and the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is performed. To start. Thereby, spraying of the liquid by the said electrostatic spraying apparatus (1) is started.
- control unit (3) allows the user to comfortably at least in a humidity condition from a region where the user is expected to feel uncomfortable at least in a humidity condition.
- the eighth invention if it is determined that the space where the user is in a comfortable state, the user can easily feel the effect of spraying the liquid, and the operation of the transport unit (41) and the voltage application unit (50) is performed. To start. Thereby, spraying of the liquid by the said electrostatic spraying apparatus (1) is started.
- control unit (3) starts the operation of the transfer unit (41) after starting the operation of the voltage application unit (50). It is characterized by.
- the tenth invention in the second or third invention, has an insulator (10) for insulating between the liquid in the container (71) and the counter electrode (12), and the detection unit (29) Is configured to detect the humidity of the space facing the insulator (10) and the space where the user is present, and the control unit (3) is a detection value of the detection unit (29) When the humidity value increases, the voltage application amount in the voltage application unit (50) is reduced.
- the applied voltage V of the voltage application unit (50) is reduced. This is because the potential of the insulator (10) decreases when the humidity of the space in which the user is present increases, and unless the applied voltage V is reduced, an excessive voltage is applied, and the nozzle (72). This is because it becomes difficult for the liquid to be ejected in a string form.
- An eleventh invention is the second or third invention, further comprising an insulator (10) that insulates between the liquid in the container (71) and the counter electrode (12), and the detection unit (29 ) Is configured to detect the humidity of the space facing the insulator (10) and the space where the user is located, and the control unit (3) is a detection value of the detection unit (29).
- the voltage application unit (50) is configured to increase the voltage application amount.
- the applied voltage V of the voltage application unit (50) is increased when the humidity of the space where the user is located decreases. This is because the potential of the insulator (10) increases when the humidity of the space in which the user is present is lowered. Therefore, unless the applied voltage V is increased, the applied voltage is insufficient, and the nozzle (72) This is because it becomes difficult to eject the liquid in the form of a thread.
- control unit (3) is configured so that the detection value of the detection unit (29) and the spray amount of the liquid are based on the dry state of the skin. And a table or function that defines the above in advance, and adjusting at least one of the liquid conveyance amount in the conveyance unit (41) and the voltage application amount in the voltage application unit (50) according to the table or function. Yes.
- a table or function is stored in the control unit (3).
- the table or function a correspondence relationship between the temperature or temperature / humidity of the user's space and the spray amount based on the dry state of the skin is defined.
- the spray amount corresponding to the ambient temperature or temperature / humidity is set according to the table or function.
- at least one of the liquid transport amount in the transport section (41) and the voltage application amount in the voltage application section (50) is adjusted so that spraying is performed with the set spray amount.
- the spray amount is adjusted according to the table or function in which the spray amount necessary for moisturizing the skin is divided in some cases, the skin can be more reliably controlled in accordance with the dry state of the skin.
- the spray amount of the electrostatic spray device can be adjusted based on the detection value (temperature and humidity) of the detection unit (29). This makes it possible to save the spray amount to an optimum amount according to the space where the user is present. As a result, it is possible to suppress the time for the container (71) to be emptied earlier, and it is possible to reduce the number of times of maintenance for not emptying the container (71).
- the electrostatic spraying device of the present invention it is possible to perform skin moisturizing control in which the spray amount needs to be adjusted according to the temperature of the space where the user is present.
- the spray amount is adjusted according to the humidity in addition to the temperature. Therefore, it is possible to save the spray amount to a more optimal amount, and as a result, it is possible to further suppress the time that the container (71) is emptied.
- the humidity that affects the drying of the skin is added to the spray amount setting conditions after the temperature, so that the electrostatic spray device can set the spray amount necessary for moisturizing the skin in more detail, Skin moisture control can be performed with higher accuracy.
- the fourth or fifth invention when it is determined that the space where the user is present is uncomfortable, it is considered that the user hardly feels the effect of the liquid spraying, and the liquid spraying by the electrostatic spraying device is performed. Stop. Thereby, useless spraying of the liquid can be suppressed, and the number of maintenances for not emptying the container (71) can be reduced as compared with the conventional case. By reducing the number of times of maintenance, the user can comfortably use the electrostatic spraying device.
- the sixth aspect of the invention it is possible to prevent the liquid from being conveyed to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) in the state where no electric field is generated at the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72). . Thereby, dripping from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) can be prevented.
- the seventh or eighth invention if it is determined that the space where the user is in a comfortable state, the user can easily feel the effect of spraying the liquid, and the liquid spraying by the electrostatic spraying device is performed. Is started. Thereby, an electrostatic spraying apparatus can be drive
- the liquid is conveyed to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) in the state where no electric field is generated at the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72). Can be prevented. Thereby, dripping from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) can be prevented.
- the applied voltage V of the voltage application unit (50) is reduced, so that the liquid can be easily ejected from the nozzle (72) in a string form. .
- the spray state of the liquid by the electrostatic spraying device can be stabilized.
- the applied voltage V of the voltage applying unit (50) is increased, thereby making it easier to eject liquid from the nozzle (72) in a string form. .
- the spray state of the liquid by an electrostatic spraying apparatus can be stabilized.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the whole electrostatic spraying device concerning an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the electrostatic spraying apparatus according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the electrostatic spraying apparatus according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an upper part of the electrostatic spraying device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an internal structure of a top cover of the electrostatic spraying apparatus according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the electrostatic spraying device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the transport unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the spray cartridge according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the whole electrostatic spraying device concerning an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the electrostatic spraying apparatus according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram
- FIG. 9 is a front view of the spray cartridge according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation mode and a standby mode in the electrostatic spray apparatus according to the embodiment on a temperature and humidity graph.
- FIG. 11 is a time chart of the electrostatic spray device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a control unit in the electrostatic spraying device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between the temperature and the spray amount according to the first modification of the embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a control flow diagram of the control unit according to the first modification of the embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between the temperature and humidity and the spray amount according to the second modification of the embodiment.
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) according to the present embodiment sprays a liquid containing water or hyaluronic acid on the user.
- the controller (2) for controlling the operation of the electrostatic spraying device (1) will be described.
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) includes a casing (10), a spray cartridge (70) that is detachably attached to the casing (10), and a casing (10) A transfer unit (40) accommodated in the container, a high-voltage power supply unit (voltage application unit) (50) for applying a voltage to the liquid, and an adapter (18) serving as a power source.
- the casing (10) is a bottomed cylindrical member formed vertically.
- the casing (10) includes a design cover (10a), a bottom cover (10b), and a top cover (11).
- the liquid spray direction is the front side
- the back direction of the spray direction is the back side.
- the design cover (10a) is a cover that is formed in a cylindrical shape and forms a side portion of the casing (10).
- the design cover (10a) has open ends at the top and bottom.
- the bottom cover (10b) closes the lower open end of the casing (10).
- the top cover (11) closes the upper open end of the design cover (10a). As shown in FIG. 4, the top cover (11) has an upper surface that is inclined obliquely downward from the back side toward the front side. A spray opening (14) for exposing the nozzle (72) of the spray cartridge (70) is formed substantially on the front side of the top cover (11). A slidable shutter (13) is attached to the peripheral edge of the spray opening (14). As shown in FIG. 5, the shutter (13) is configured to close when it is slid to the front side and to open when it is slid to the back side.
- the top cover (11) is provided with an operation switch (15) for turning on / off the spraying operation.
- an operation switch (15) for turning on / off the spraying operation.
- the shutter (13) moves to the back side (direction to open the shutter (13))
- the side (13a) of the shutter (13) pushes the operation switch (15) downward, so that the operation switch (15) is turned on. become. That is, the shutter (13) constitutes a pusher for switching ON / OFF of the operation switch (15).
- a controller (2) described later starts the spraying operation of the electrostatic spraying device (1).
- the shutter (13) moved to the back side is urged by a spring (not shown) from the lower side and is held by the top cover (11).
- the controller (2) stops the spraying operation of the electrostatic spraying device (1). That is, the electrostatic spraying device (1) of the present embodiment is configured such that the user can control the ON / OFF of the spraying operation by sliding the shutter (13).
- a strip-shaped counter electrode (12) is provided in the circumferential direction.
- the counter electrode (12) is for generating an electric field with the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) of the present embodiment allows the outflow of the nozzle (72) by the electric field generated by the potential difference between the charged liquid at the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) and the counter electrode (12).
- the liquid discharged from the end (72c) is squeezed into a thread shape to form a liquid thread (ligament).
- the rear opening (16) is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and a rear cover (17) that is detachably attached to the design cover (10a) is attached to the peripheral edge thereof.
- the casing (10) includes a lower base (21), an upper base (22), and a partition plate (23) inside.
- the lower base (21) is provided near the bottom in the casing (10).
- the upper base (22) is provided at the substantially center in the longitudinal direction of the casing (10).
- Each base (21, 22) extends in the horizontal direction and divides the inside of the casing (10) vertically.
- the partition plate (23) is provided between the lower base (21) and the upper base (22), and the lower base (21) and the upper base (22) in the casing (10). ) Is divided forward and backward.
- a central machine room (24) is defined between the lower base (21) and the upper base (22).
- the central machine room (24) is partitioned into a first central machine room (25) on the front side and a second central machine room (26) on the back side by the partition plate (23) described above.
- a lower machine room (27) is defined below the lower base (21), and an upper machine room (28) is defined above the upper base (22).
- a temperature / humidity sensor (29), a human detection sensor (30), and a USB board (31) are accommodated.
- the temperature and humidity sensor (29) is a sensor that detects the temperature and humidity of the room in which the electrostatic spraying device (1) is installed.
- the temperature / humidity sensor (29) is connected to a controller (2) described later, and the detected temperature / humidity data is sent to the controller (2) as needed.
- the human detection sensor (30) is for detecting the presence / absence of a user to be sprayed by the electrostatic spraying device (1).
- the human detection sensor (30) is configured, for example, as a pyroelectric infrared sensor.
- the human detection sensor (30) is accommodated on the front side in the lower machine room (27). And the human detection sensor (30) is arrange
- the lower half of the sensor surface of the human detection sensor (30) is masked with a mask member. Thereby, a detection range is limited to the upper part of the front side of an electrostatic spraying apparatus (1), and the detection accuracy of the presence or absence of a person can be improved.
- the human detection sensor (30) is connected to a controller (2) to be described later, and detection data is sent to the controller (2) as needed.
- the USB board (31) has a USB (Universal Serial Bus, the same applies hereinafter) connector (19) inserted therein.
- the USB board (31) is disposed at the bottom of the lower machine room (27).
- the USB board (31) includes a connection part (32) to which a USB connector (19) is connected.
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) converts an AC voltage of 100 V supplied from a household AC power source (so-called outlet) into a DC voltage of 5 V by an adapter (18), and converts this into a conveying unit. (40) and high-voltage power supply (50).
- the adapter (18) and the electrostatic spraying device (1) are connected by inserting a USB connector (19) into the connection part (32) via a USB cable.
- the power source of the electrostatic spraying device (1) is not limited to the adapter (18), and for example, a USB such as a personal computer or a cigar socket in a car may be used as a power source.
- the transport unit (40) includes a pressurizing pump (transport section) (41), a pressure sensor (43), and an air pipe (42) as shown in FIGS.
- the pressurizing pump (41) increases the pressure of the liquid in the tank (71) by supplying air into the tank (container) (71) of the spray cartridge (70) so that the liquid is supplied to the tank (container) (71). 71) to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- the pressurizing pump (41) is of a diaphragm type and is accommodated in the lower machine room (27). In the lower machine room (27), the pressurizing pump (41) is fixed to the lower part of the lower base (21) by a pump holder (not shown).
- the intake port of the pressurization pump (41) opens to the outside of the pressurization pump (41), and the exhaust port of the pressurization pump (41) communicates with one end of the air pipe (42).
- the pressurization pump (41) starts operation, the air sucked from the intake port of the pressurization pump (41) is supplied to the tank (71) through the air pipe (42), and the inside of the tank (71) The pressure increases.
- the pressurization pump (41) stops operating, the air in the tank (71) flows back to the pressurization pump (41) through the air pipe (42), and the backflowed air flows into the pressurization pump (41). It is discharged to the outside through. Thereby, the pressure in the tank (71) gradually decreases to atmospheric pressure.
- the air pipe (42) is for sending the air of the pressure pump (41) into the tank (71).
- the air pipe (42) is configured as a tube extending from the lower machine room (27) to the upper machine room (28).
- One end of the air pipe (42) is connected to the pressure pump (41) as described above.
- the other end of the air pipe (42) is connected to the suction port (79) of the tank (71).
- the pressure sensor (43) detects the pressure in the tank (71).
- the pressure sensor (43) is provided on a control board (61) described later.
- the pressure detection port of the pressure sensor (43) opens in the middle of the air pipe (42).
- the pressure sensor (43) is connected to a controller (2) to be described later, and the detected pressure data is sent to the controller (2) as needed.
- the high-voltage power supply unit (50) is for applying a positive or negative high voltage to the liquid in the tank (71) via the electrode member (84) as shown in FIG.
- the high-voltage power supply unit (50) includes an output unit (51) and a ground unit (55).
- the output section (51) is for boosting and outputting the voltage (+ 5V) supplied from the adapter (18) to a high voltage.
- the output unit (51) includes electronic devices such as a transistor (not shown), a transformer (53), and a diode on a substrate (52) accommodated in the first central machine room (25). Yes. Then, the output unit (51) boosts the voltage (+ 5V) supplied from the adapter (18) to a high voltage between +3 kV and +5 kV, or between ⁇ 4 kV and ⁇ 7 kV.
- the output unit (51) has an output terminal connected to the other end of the high-pressure line (54), and a high voltage is applied to the liquid in the tank (71) via the high-pressure line (54) and the electrode member (84).
- the output unit (51) is configured to switch the polarity of the voltage to be output.
- the grounding part (55) is grounded and constitutes a ground for the output part (51).
- the ground part (55) is connected to the counter electrode (12) via the ground line (56).
- the spray cartridge (70) is for applying a charge to the stored liquid and spraying it.
- the spray cartridge (70) is composed of a tank (71), an electrode member (84), a nozzle (72), a nozzle base (74), and a handle portion (86). Are integrally formed. That is, when the liquid in the tank (71) runs low or runs out, all components are replaced at the same time.
- the tank (71) is a container for storing liquid inside. Specifically, the tank (71) is formed in a substantially rectangular box and constitutes the lower part of the spray cartridge (70). The tank (71) is formed on a bottom plate (71b) whose bottom portion is inclined downward toward the back side. For this reason, the deepest part of the tank (71) is formed on the back side. Thereby, even when the casing (10) falls, the liquid in the tank (71) gathers again at the deepest part.
- the nozzle base (74) is a member for holding the nozzle (72).
- the nozzle base (74) is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is formed integrally with the tank (71) via the neck member (71a) of the tank (71).
- the nozzle base (74) has an inner recess (75) and an outer recess (82).
- the inner recess (75) is a recess formed at the inner end of the nozzle base (74).
- the inner concave portion (75) is formed with a holding portion (77) protruding inward in the axial direction at the center of the bottom portion.
- the holding part (77) is formed with a through hole (78) through which the nozzle (72) is inserted.
- a chamber (81) is attached around the holding portion (77).
- the chamber (81) fills a part of the gap (85) between the inner wall (76) of the inner recess (75) and the holding portion (77).
- the chamber (81) fills part of the gap (85), thereby preventing liquid in the tank (71) from entering the gap (85).
- a suction port (79) to which the other end of the air pipe (42) is connected is formed in the inner wall (76) of the inner recess (75).
- the outer recess (82) is a recess formed on the outer end of the nozzle base (74).
- the inner wall (83) of the outer recess (82) is formed so as to cover the exposed portion (72b) of the nozzle (72).
- An opening communicating with the through hole (78) is formed at the bottom of the outer recess (82).
- the outer recess (82) forms an air layer around the exposed part (72b) of the nozzle (72) by keeping the inner wall (83) at a certain distance from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72). is doing.
- the air layer functions as an insulating material, thereby forming a stable electric field at the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is formed so as to protrude from the tip of the inner wall (83) of the outer recess (82).
- the nozzle (72) is a nozzle formed in a flexible thin tube made of resin.
- the nozzle (72) has an outer diameter of 0.3 mm to 0.4 mm and an inner diameter of 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm.
- the nozzle (72) is inserted and attached through the through hole (78) of the nozzle base (74), and the distal end protrudes from the distal end of the inner wall (83) of the outer recess (82) and opens to the outside, while the proximal end side (72a) extends to the vicinity of the deepest part in the tank (71) and communicates with the liquid.
- the base end side (72a) of the nozzle (72) constitutes a nozzle extending portion according to the present invention.
- the inflow end (72d) of the nozzle (72) extends to the deepest part in the tank (71), so that the liquid in the tank (71) can be used to the end.
- the electrode member (84) is a member formed in a metal rod shape. One end of the electrode member (84) is inserted into the bottom of the tank (71) and immersed in the liquid. The other end of the electrode member (84) is disposed so as to extend to the outside of the tank (71), and one end of the high-pressure line (54) is connected thereto. That is, the electrode member (84) is electrically connected to the output section (51) of the high-voltage power supply section (50), and is configured to apply a high voltage to the liquid in the tank (71).
- the spray cartridge (70) conveys the liquid in the tank (71) to the nozzle (72) by the air of the pressure pump (41), while applying a high voltage to the liquid in the tank (71).
- the spray cartridge (70) conveys the liquid in the tank (71) to the nozzle (72) by the air of the pressure pump (41), while applying a high voltage to the liquid in the tank (71).
- the liquid is continuously sprayed from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) in the form of a mist.
- This spray cartridge (70) is replaced when the liquid in the tank (71) runs out or decreases.
- the electrostatic spray device (1) is stopped, the rear cover (17) is removed from the casing (10), and the spray cartridge (70) is taken out together with the cartridge holder (70a).
- the spray cartridge (70) is attached to the cartridge holder (70a), and is accommodated in the upper machine chamber (28) from the rear opening (16) and attached to the casing (10). .
- the controller (2) controls the operation of the electrostatic spraying device (1) as shown in FIG. This operation includes operation control of the pressurizing pump (41) and the high-voltage power supply unit (50). This operation control will be described later in detail.
- the controller (2) includes a control unit (3) for controlling the operation of the pressurization pump (41) and the high pressure power supply unit (50) on the control board (61) housed in the second central machine room (26). It has.
- the controller (2) is connected to a pressure sensor (43), a human detection sensor (30), a temperature / humidity sensor (29), and an operation switch (15).
- the control unit (3) adjusts the spray amount of the electrostatic spray device (1) based on the detection value of the temperature / humidity sensor (29). Specifically, the control unit (3) switches the operation mode of the electrostatic spraying device (1) to an operation mode or a standby mode according to a detection value of the temperature / humidity sensor (29). In the operation mode, the pressurization pump (41) and the high pressure power supply unit (50) are activated, and in the standby mode, the pressurization pump (41) and the high pressure power supply unit (50) are stopped.
- the graph which showed the relationship between the detected value of the said temperature / humidity sensor (29) and each mode is shown in FIG.
- the area of this operation mode is set to the area where the user is expected to feel comfortable under temperature and humidity conditions.
- the region outside the operation mode is the standby mode.
- This standby mode area is an area where the user is expected to feel uncomfortable.
- This standby mode region includes a region of relatively high temperature and high humidity and low temperature and low humidity. For example, high temperature and high humidity is a region where the humidity is 82% or higher and the temperature is 30 degrees or higher. Low temperature and low humidity is a region where the humidity is 20% or less and the temperature is 8 degrees or less.
- a range for continuing the current mode is set between the operation mode and the standby mode.
- the boundary line when the standby mode is changed to the operation mode is set to the first boundary line (a), and the boundary line when the operation mode is changed to the standby mode is set to the second boundary line (b). Yes.
- an LED (light emitting diode, the same applies hereinafter) is provided on the outer surface of the casing (10) to notify that the current mode is one of the operation mode and the standby mode. With this LED, the user can grasp which mode he is driving.
- the control unit (3) adjusts the applied voltage V of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) based on the humidity value M detected by the temperature / humidity sensor (29) in the operation mode.
- the jetting state of the liquid jetted from the nozzle (72) can be stabilized. Specifically, the applied voltage V of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) is decreased when the humidity in the space where the user is present is increased, and the applied voltage V is increased when the humidity is decreased.
- the operation of the electrostatic spraying device (1) of the present embodiment will be described.
- the liquid is ejected in a liquid string (ligament) state, divided into droplets, diffused, and reaches the user.
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) is operable in a state where the spray cartridge (70) is housed in the casing (10).
- the controller (2) drives the pressure pump (41).
- the pressure pump (41) introduces air from the air pipe (42) into the tank (71).
- the air pressure increases, and the liquid in the tank (71) is pushed by the air and flows into the inside from the inflow end (72d) of the nozzle (72).
- the liquid flowing into the nozzle (72) is conveyed to the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72).
- the voltage adjustment unit (6) of the controller (2) outputs a high voltage from the output unit (51) of the high-voltage power supply unit (50). The high voltage is applied to the liquid in the tank (71) via the electrode member (84).
- a potential difference is generated between the charged liquid and the counter electrode (12), and an electric field is generated.
- the liquid at the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is pulled by an electric field and ejected in a liquid string (ligament) state, and then splits into droplets having a size of about several tens of ⁇ m to 300 ⁇ m. Since the liquid is charged, a repulsive force is generated by the splitting and the droplets diffuse. The diffused droplets scatter toward the ground user and adhere to the user's face.
- the controller (2) can control the spraying operation based on the detection data from the human detection sensor (30) even when the operation switch (15) is in the ON state. Specifically, when the human detection sensor (30) detects the absence of the user, the high-voltage output of the voltage adjustment unit (6) is stopped, and the operation of the pressurization pump (41) is stopped. Further, when the human detection sensor (30) detects the presence of the user again, the voltage adjustment unit (6) starts to output a high voltage, and the operation of the pressure pump (41) is started. Thereby, it is possible to reliably prevent useless spraying in a situation where there is no user.
- step ST1 it is determined whether or not the current temperature value Tm and humidity value Mm input from the temperature / humidity sensor (29) are within the range of the operation mode shown in FIG. If the current temperature value Tm and humidity value Mm are within the range of the operation mode, it is determined that the user is in a comfortable state in the temperature and humidity conditions, and the process proceeds to step ST4. Is determined to be uncomfortable under the temperature and humidity conditions, and the process proceeds to step ST2.
- step ST2 if the pressure pump (41) is stopped, the stopped state is continued, and if the pressure pump (41) is operating, the operation is stopped. Then, the process proceeds from step ST2 to step ST3.
- step ST3 if the high voltage power supply unit (50) is stopped, the stopped state is continued, and if the high voltage power supply unit (50) is operating, the operation is stopped. As described above, the pressure pump (41) is stopped first, and then the high-voltage power supply (50) is stopped, thereby preventing dripping from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72). And after the process of step ST3 is complete
- step ST4 if the high voltage power supply unit (50) is stopped, the high voltage power supply unit (50) is operated, and if the high voltage power supply unit (50) is operating, the operation is continued. Then, the process proceeds from step ST4 to step ST5.
- step ST5 the pressurization pump (41) is operated if the pressurization pump (41) is stopped, and the operation is continued if the pressurization pump (41) is operating. As described above, by operating the pressure pump (41) after first operating the high-voltage power source (50), dripping from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) is prevented. And after the process of step ST5 is complete
- step ST6 it is determined whether the humidity value Mm input from the temperature / humidity sensor (29) is higher than the humidity value M (m ⁇ 1) input last time. If the humidity value Mm is higher than the previously input humidity value M (m ⁇ 1), the process proceeds to step ST7, and if not, the process proceeds to step ST8.
- step ST7 the applied voltage V of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) is lowered by a predetermined amount. Thereby, as mentioned above, the spray state of the liquid ejected from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) can be stabilized. Then, when the process of step ST7 ends, the process returns to step ST1 again.
- step ST8 it is determined whether or not the humidity value Mm input from the temperature / humidity sensor (29) is lower than the humidity value M (m ⁇ 1) input last time. If the humidity value Mm is lower than the previously input humidity value M (m ⁇ 1), the process proceeds to step ST9. Otherwise, the process returns to step ST1.
- the process returns from step ST8 to step ST1 only when the humidity value Mm input from the temperature / humidity sensor (29) does not change.
- step ST9 the applied voltage V of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) is increased by a predetermined amount. Thereby, as mentioned above, the spray state of the liquid ejected from the outflow end (72c) of the nozzle (72) can be stabilized. And after the process of step ST9 is complete
- the spray amount of the electrostatic spraying device (1) can be adjusted based on the detection value of the temperature / humidity sensor (29). This makes it possible to save the spray amount to an optimum amount according to the space where the user is present. As a result, it is possible to suppress the time for the tank (71) to be emptied earlier, and it is possible to reduce the number of times of maintenance for preventing the tank (71) from being emptied.
- the user if it is determined that the space where the user is present is uncomfortable, the user is less likely to feel the effect of spraying the liquid and the liquid spraying by the electrostatic spraying device (1) is performed. Stop. Thereby, useless spraying of the liquid can be suppressed, and the number of maintenance operations described above can be reduced as compared with the conventional case. By reducing the number of maintenance times, the user can comfortably use the electrostatic spraying device (1).
- the user can easily feel the effect of the liquid spraying, and the liquid spraying by the electrostatic spraying device (1) is performed. Be started. Thereby, the said electrostatic spraying apparatus (1) can be drive
- the liquid when the humidity of the space where the user is located becomes high, the liquid is ejected from the nozzle (72) in the form of a thread by decreasing the applied voltage V of the high-voltage power supply unit (50). It becomes easy. Thereby, even if the humidity of the space where the user is located becomes high, the spray state of the liquid by the electrostatic spraying device (1) can be stabilized.
- the applied voltage V of the high voltage power supply unit (50) is increased, thereby causing the liquid to be ejected from the nozzle (72) in a string shape. It becomes easy. Thereby, even if the humidity of the space where the said user is low, the spray state of the liquid by the said electrostatic spray apparatus (1) can be stabilized.
- Modification 1 of Embodiment This modification is obtained by changing the configuration of the control unit (3) in the electrostatic spraying device (1) of the above embodiment.
- the control unit (3) includes a reception unit, a storage unit, a spray amount setting unit, a processing unit, and a transmission unit (not shown).
- the receiver is connected to the temperature / humidity sensor (29) via a communication cable, and receives the temperature measured by the temperature / humidity sensor (29).
- the storage unit stores the correspondence between the ambient temperature (the space where the user is located) and the spray amount.
- the amount of spray expressed as the above correspondence is the amount of spray necessary for moisturizing the skin, and is estimated from the dry state of the skin at each temperature. That is, the said memory
- storage part is comprised so that the spraying amount suitable for the moisture retention of skin can be derived by referring the said correspondence.
- the correspondence relationship is stored in the storage unit as a table or a function. For example, in the table shown in FIG. 13, the spray amount necessary for moisturizing the skin is classified into three levels (“strong”, “weak”, “stop”) for a plurality of different temperature ranges.
- the spray amount setting unit is configured to apply the measured temperature received by the receiving unit to the correspondence relationship stored in the storage unit, and to set a necessary spray amount according to the correspondence relationship.
- the set value of the spray amount is changed every time the measured temperature changes.
- the processing unit adjusts the voltage of the high pressure power supply unit (50) and the pressure (conveyance amount) of the pressurizing pump (41) so that spraying is performed at the spray amount set by the spray amount setting unit.
- a signal is calculated.
- the signal is calculated according to a function or table that defines the relationship between the spray amount and the voltage or pressure.
- the transmitter is connected to the high-pressure power source (50) and the pressure pump (41) via a communication cable, respectively, and the signal calculated by the processing unit is the high-voltage power source (50) and the pressure pump (41 ).
- the signal is input to the high-pressure power supply unit (50) and the pressure pump (41)
- a voltage and a pressure corresponding to the signal are output. Accordingly, the spray amount of the nozzle (72) becomes the spray amount set by the spray amount setting unit.
- the spray amount setting unit sets the spray amount according to the ambient temperature received by the receiving unit, and the high-pressure power supply so that the spray is performed with the set spray amount.
- the voltage of the section (50) and the pressure of the pressure pump (41) are changed.
- the amount of spraying is adjusted according to the ambient temperature by increasing or decreasing the voltage of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) and the pressure of the pressurizing pump (41). Is called.
- step ST11 the ambient temperature at which the liquid is sprayed is measured.
- the temperature is measured by the temperature / humidity sensor (29), and the measured temperature is received by the receiving unit at predetermined time intervals.
- the spray amount setting unit sets a spray amount suitable for moisturizing the skin.
- the spray amount suitable for moisturizing the skin is set according to the correspondence between the temperature stored in the storage unit and the spray amount.
- the spray amount is set by referring to a table or function representing the correspondence and applying the measured temperature. Specifically, in a relatively high environment where the temperature is 28 ° C. or higher, the amount of sweat is large, and it is estimated that the skin is sufficiently wet. In such a case, since spraying is not necessary to keep the skin moist, as shown in FIG. 13, the spray stop is set according to the above table.
- the spray amount is set to be strong according to the above table.
- step ST13 the operations of the high-pressure power supply unit (50) and the pressure pump (41) are controlled.
- the processing unit calculates a signal for adjusting the voltage of the high pressure power source unit (50) and the pressure of the pressurizing pump (41) so that the spraying is performed with the spray amount set in step ST12.
- the signal is input to the high-pressure power source (50) and the pressure pump (41), and the voltage and pressure corresponding to the signal are output, respectively.
- the voltage of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) and the pressure of the pressurizing pump (41) are increased or decreased, and control for performing spraying with the set spray amount is performed.
- the high pressure power supply (50) and the pressure pump (41) are controlled so that the voltage and pressure increase when increasing the spray amount, and the voltage and pressure decrease when decreasing the spray amount. Is done.
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) when the pressure (conveyance amount) of the pressurizing pump (41) is increased, the supply force of the liquid moving to the tip side of the nozzle (72) is increased. The amount increases.
- the voltage of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) when the voltage of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) is increased, the potential difference from the counter electrode (12) increases and the electrostatic force received by the charged liquid increases, so that the amount of liquid spray increases.
- the electrostatic spraying device (1) by changing at least one of the voltage of the high-voltage power supply unit (50) and the pressure (conveyance amount) of the pressurizing pump (41), the amount of sprayed liquid is changed. Can be changed.
- step ST11 to step ST13 the operation from step ST11 to step ST13 is repeatedly performed while the spraying is continuously performed.
- a spray amount suitable for moisturizing the skin is set according to the measured ambient temperature (the temperature of the space where the user is present). Then, the spray amount is adjusted by controlling the operations of the high-pressure power supply unit (50) and the pressure pump (41) so that the spray is performed with the set spray amount. Therefore, in the electrostatic spraying device (1) according to this modification, it is possible to perform skin moisture control according to the ambient temperature.
- the spray amount is adjusted according to the detection value of the temperature / humidity sensor (29), it becomes possible to save the spray amount to an optimal amount according to the space where the user is present. . As a result, it is possible to suppress the time for the tank (71) to be emptied earlier, and it is possible to reduce the number of times of maintenance for preventing the tank (71) from being emptied.
- the spray amount adjustment in the control unit (3) is not limited to the case where it is performed by both the high-pressure power source unit (50) and the pressurization pump (41). The same effect can be obtained by increasing or decreasing only the voltage of the high-voltage power supply section (50).
- the table of Modification 1 is changed.
- the ambient temperature is measured, and the spray amount is set according to a table that defines the correspondence between the temperature and the spray amount.
- the ambient temperature and humidity are measured, and the spray amount is set according to a table that defines the correspondence between temperature and humidity and the spray amount. did.
- the receiving unit is configured to receive both the temperature and humidity measured by the temperature / humidity sensor (29).
- the spray amount setting unit sets the spray amount necessary for moisturizing the skin according to the table shown in FIG. 15, for example.
- the spray amount suitable for moisturizing the skin is classified into four levels (“strong”, “medium”, “weak”, “stop”) for different temperature ranges and humidity ranges. .
- the voltage of the high-pressure power supply unit (50) and the pressure of the pressurization pump (41) (conveyance amount) so that spraying is performed at the spray amount as in the first modification. Is controlled.
- the spray stop or the spray amount is set low according to the above table.
- the spray amount is determined to be increased to some extent in the table, and the spray amount is set according to the table.
- humidity is added as a setting condition for the spray amount.
- the spray amount necessary for moisturizing the skin can be set in more detail, and the skin moisturizing control Can be performed with higher accuracy. This makes it possible to save the spray amount to a more optimal amount according to the space where the user is present. As a result, it is possible to further suppress the time that the tank (71) becomes empty.
- the mode determination of the operation mode or the standby mode is performed using the temperature / humidity sensor (29), but it is not necessary to be limited to this, for example, instead of the temperature / humidity sensor (29).
- a mode determination may be made by providing a temperature sensor or a humidity sensor.
- the operation mode area is set to an area where the user is expected to feel comfortable in the temperature condition.
- the operation mode region is set to a region where the user is expected to feel comfortable under humidity conditions.
- the operation mode region in the control unit (3) is set to a region where the user is expected to feel comfortable under the temperature and humidity conditions.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the operation mode region may be set to a region where the liquid spray state is stable under the temperature and humidity conditions.
- the standby mode is a region where the liquid spray state becomes unstable.
- a manual adjustment unit that manually adjusts the spray amount of the liquid may be provided.
- the automatic operation of adjusting the liquid spray amount by the control unit (3) as described above and the manual operation of adjusting the liquid spray amount by the manual adjustment unit are switched to be executable.
- the present invention relates to an electrostatic spray device, and is particularly useful for operation control of the electrostatic spray device.
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Description
この静電噴霧装置(1)は、図1~図3に示すように、ケーシング(10)と、該ケーシング(10)に着脱自在に装着される噴霧カートリッジ(70)と、ケーシング(10)内に収容される搬送ユニット(40)と、液体に対して電圧を印加する高圧電源部(電圧印加部)(50)と、電源となるアダプタ(18)とを備えている。
ズル(72)の流出端(72c)の電荷を帯びた液体と対向電極(12)の間の電位差で発生す
る電界によってノズル(72)の流出端(72c)から吐出される液体を糸状に絞り込んで液
糸(リガメント)を形成している。
しては上記アダプタ(18)に限られず、例えばパソコン等のUSBや自動車中のシガーソケット等を電源としてもよい。
上記コントローラ(2)は、図3に示すように、静電噴霧装置(1)の運転動作を制御するものである。この運転動作の中には、加圧ポンプ(41)及び高圧電源部(50)の運転制御が含まれる。この運転制御は、詳しく後述する。
(29)、及び動作スイッチ(15)が接続されている。
〈静電噴霧装置の動作〉
上記本実施形態の静電噴霧装置(1)の動作について説明する。この静電噴霧装置(1)では、液体が液糸(リガメント)状態で噴出され、液滴に分裂し、拡散されて使用者に到達する。この静電噴霧装置(1)は、噴霧カートリッジ(70)がケーシング(10)内に収容された状態で運転可能な状態となる。
上記制御部(3)の制御動作について説明する。この制御動作の制御フロー図を図12に示す。この制御動作は、使用者が動作スイッチ(15)を入れた後、その動作スイッチ(15)を切るまでの間に行われるものである。
本実施形態によれば、上記温湿度センサ(29)の検出値に基づいて、上記静電噴霧装置(1)の噴霧量を調整することができる。これにより、上記使用者のいる空間に応じて、この噴霧量を最適な量に節約することが可能となる。この結果、上記タンク(71)が空になる時間が早くなるのを抑えることができ、タンク(71)を空にしないためのメンテナンスの回数を減らすことが可能となる。
本変形例は、上記実施形態の静電噴霧装置(1)において、制御部(3)の構成を変更したものである。
本変形例は、図15に示すように、上記変形例1のテーブルを変更したものである。上記変形例1では、周囲の温度を測定し、温度と噴霧量との対応関係を定めたテーブルに従って噴霧量を設定した。これに対し、本変形例では、周囲の温度及び湿度(使用者のいる空間の温度及び湿度)を測定し、温湿度と噴霧量との対応関係を定めたテーブルに従って噴霧量を設定するようにした。
上記実施形態については、以下のような構成としてもよい。
2 コントローラ
3 制御部
10 ケーシング
12 対向電極
29 温湿度センサ
40 搬送ユニット
41 加圧ポンプ(搬送部)
43 圧力センサ
50 高圧電源部(電圧印加部)
70 噴霧カートリッジ
71 タンク(容器)
72 ノズル
Claims (12)
- 液体を貯留する容器(71)と、該容器(71)の内外を連通するノズル(72)と、該容器(71)の液体をノズル(72)の流出端(72c)へ搬送する搬送部(41)と、上記ノズル(72)の流出端(72c)の近傍に配置された対向電極(12)と、上記搬送部(41)で上記ノズル(72)の流出端(72c)へ搬送された液体と上記対向電極(12)との間に電界が生じるように上記容器(71)の液体に電圧を印加する電圧印加部(50)とを備え、上記ノズル(72)の流出端(72c)から流出した液体を使用者へ噴霧する静電噴霧装置であって、
少なくとも上記使用者のいる空間の温度を検出する検出部(29)と、
上記検出部(29)の検出値に応じて、上記搬送部(41)における液体の搬送量及び上記電圧印加部(50)における電圧の印加量の少なくとも一方を調整する制御部(3)とを備えている
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 液体を貯留する容器(71)と、該容器(71)の内外を連通するノズル(72)と、該容器(71)の液体をノズル(72)の流出端(72c)へ搬送する搬送部(41)と、上記ノズル(72)の流出端(72c)の近傍に配置された対向電極(12)と、上記搬送部(41)で上記ノズル(72)の流出端(72c)へ搬送された液体と上記対向電極(12)との間に電界が生じるように上記容器(71)の液体に電圧を印加する電圧印加部(50)とを備え、上記ノズル(72)の流出端(72c)から流出した液体を使用者へ噴霧する静電噴霧装置であって、
少なくとも上記使用者のいる空間の湿度を検出する検出部(29)と、
上記検出部(29)の検出値に応じて、上記搬送部(41)における液体の搬送量及び上記電圧印加部(50)における電圧の印加量の少なくとも一方を調整する制御部(3)とを備えている
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記検出部(29)は、上記使用者のいる空間の温度及び湿度を検出する
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項1において、
上記制御部(3)は、上記使用者が少なくとも温度条件において快適に感じると予測される領域から上記使用者が少なくとも温度条件において不快に感じると予測される領域へ上記検出部(29)の検出値が移行すると、上記搬送部(41)及び上記電圧印加部(50)の運転を停止させる
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項2において、
上記制御部(3)は、上記使用者が少なくとも湿度条件において快適に感じると予測される領域から上記使用者が少なくとも湿度条件において不快に感じると予測される領域へ上記検出部(29)の検出値が移行すると、上記搬送部(41)及び上記電圧印加部(50)の運転を停止させる
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項4又は5において、
上記制御部(3)は、上記搬送部(41)の運転を停止させた後で上記電圧印加部(50)の運転を停止させる
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項1において、
上記制御部(3)は、上記使用者が少なくとも温度条件において不快に感じると予測される領域から上記使用者が少なくとも温度条件において快適に感じると予測される領域へ上記検出部(29)の検出値が移行すると、上記搬送部(41)及び上記電圧印加部(50)の運転を開始させる
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項2において、
上記制御部(3)は、上記使用者が少なくとも湿度条件において不快に感じると予測される領域から上記使用者が少なくとも湿度条件において快適に感じると予測される領域へ上記検出部(29)の検出値が移行すると、上記搬送部(41)及び上記電圧印加部(50)の運転を開始させる
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項7又は8において、
上記制御部(3)は、上記電圧印加部(50)の運転を開始させた後で上記搬送部(41)の運転を開始させる
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項2において、
上記容器(71)の液体と上記対向電極(12)との間を絶縁する絶縁体(10)を有し、
上記検出部(29)は、上記絶縁体(10)に面する空間であり且つ上記使用者のいる空間の湿度を検出するように構成され、
上記制御部(3)は、上記検出部(29)の検出値である湿度値が高くなると、上記電圧印加部(50)における電圧の印加量を小さくするように構成されている
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項2において、
上記容器(71)の液体と上記対向電極(12)との間を絶縁する絶縁体(10)とを有し、
上記検出部(29)は、上記絶縁体(10)に面する空間であり且つ上記使用者のいる空間の湿度を検出するように構成され、
上記制御部(3)は、上記検出部(29)の検出値である湿度値が低くなると、上記電圧印加部(50)における電圧の印加量を大きくするように構成されている
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。 - 請求項1又は3において、
上記制御部(3)は、肌の乾燥状態に基づいて、上記検出部(29)の検出値と上記液体の噴霧量との対応関係を定めたテーブル又は関数を予め有し、上記テーブル又は関数に従って上記搬送部(41)における液体の搬送量及び上記電圧印加部(50)における電圧の印加量の少なくとも一方を調整する
ことを特徴とする静電噴霧装置。
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