WO2015156415A1

WO2015156415A1 - Hydrogen generation unit

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Publication number: WO2015156415A1
Application number: PCT/JP2015/061397
Authority: WO
Inventors: 福岡和久
Original assignee: エコモ・インターナショナル株式会社
Priority date: 2014-04-11
Filing date: 2015-04-13
Publication date: 2015-10-15

Abstract

　Provided is a hydrogen generation unit with which a hydrogen-containing fluid can be more easily generated compared to conventional hydrogenation equipment.　In this invention, a vessel is provided with a hydrogen gas discharging means and houses: a hydrogen-generating agent that generates hydrogen by immersion in water; water; and a non-flowout-state maintaining means for maintaining the water in a non-flowout state in which the water does not react with the hydrogen-generating agent. The non-flowout-state maintaining means is changed to a flowout state in which the water in the non-flowout state is allowed to react with the hydrogen-generating agent as a result of a predetermined amount of energy applied from outside the vessel. With said application of energy serving as a trigger, the water in the flowout state is reacted with the hydrogen-generating agent such that hydrogen generated inside the vessel is discharged via the discharging means, thereby generating a hydrogen-containing fluid without fluid entering into the hydrogen generation unit.

Description

Hydrogen generation unit

The present invention relates to a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in a liquid.

The water we consume on a daily basis plays an extremely important role as the foundation of health, and as people are becoming more health-conscious, attention to drinking water is further increasing.

Conventionally, various drinking waters that meet such needs have been proposed. For example, oxygen water in which a large amount of oxygen is dissolved in drinking water and hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved are known. .

In particular, various reports have been made that hydrogen water containing molecular hydrogen contributes to health, such as reduction of in vivo oxidative stress and suppression of increase in blood LDL.

Such hydrogen water is produced by dissolving hydrogen in water, but it is generally difficult to obtain hydrogen or dissolve pure hydrogen in water.

In addition, since hydrogen dissolved in water gradually escapes with time unless a container with extremely low hydrogen permeability is used, it is desirable to use it as soon as possible after preparation of hydrogen water.

In view of this, a hydrogen adding device in which a hydrogen generating agent is sealed inside a bottomed cylindrical container of about several centimeters has been proposed so that hydrogen water can be easily prepared even in general households (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

According to such a hydrogen addition device, hydrogen water can be generated by containing hydrogen in water by being sealed in a container such as a plastic bottle containing water.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-020962

However, the conventional hydrogenation device takes out the hydrogen generating agent from the moisture-proof packaging bag, inserts the hydrogen generating agent into a separate sealed container, and adds a predetermined amount of water for reacting with the hydrogen generating agent to close the lid. Work to do.

Such a complicated work is difficult especially for those who are not good at fine work such as the elderly, and a means that can generate hydrogen water more easily has been desired.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is capable of easily producing a liquid containing hydrogen (hereinafter referred to as a hydrogen-containing liquid) as compared with a conventional hydrogenation device. Provide the generating unit.

In order to solve the above conventional problems, in the hydrogen generation unit according to the present invention,
(1) In a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by introducing hydrogen into the liquid to produce hydrogen-containing liquid, the hydrogen generation unit includes a hydrogen generating agent that contains water to generate hydrogen, water, A non-outflow state holding means for holding the water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generator, and a non-outflow state holding means comprising: The non-outflow state water is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy from outside the container, and the outflow state is triggered by the application of the energy. The water thus generated reacts with the hydrogen generating agent, and the hydrogen generated in the container is released through the releasing means, thereby infiltrating the liquid into the hydrogen generating unit. Configured to generate a Razz the hydrogen-containing liquid.

The hydrogen generation unit according to the present invention is also characterized by the following points.
(2) The discharge means is formed by a hydrogen discharge port formed by a constricted passage.
(3) The hydrogen generating agent, the water, and the non-outflow state holding means are accommodated in an accommodating chamber formed in the accommodating body provided with the hydrogen discharge port, and are backflowed in the constricted passage communicating with the accommodating chamber. The prevention part was formed.
(4) A trap chamber for storing the water or the liquid flowing out from the inside of the container or entering from the outside of the container is formed in the middle part of the narrowed passage.
(5) The backflow prevention portion extends at least one portion of the accommodation chamber or / and the communication base portion of the trap chamber and the constriction passage, and extends the end of the constriction passage into the accommodation chamber or / and the trap chamber. It was set up and formed.
(6) The releasing means is formed of a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane.
(7) The water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is composed of at least one selected from a waterproof and moisture permeable material, a semipermeable membrane, a reverse osmosis membrane, and a distracted PTFE.
(8) The water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is a membrane having an extremely large surface area by forming a large number of fine pores, and by allowing hydrogen to permeate through the pores, a larger number of fine pores than the surface of the membrane. Generate hydrogen bubbles.
(9) The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment that hermetically contains the water so as to be in a non-outflow state, and the compartment is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as the energy. It was provided with a fragile portion that discharges the water that has been housed to make it flow out.
(10) The storage chamber includes a water storage chamber and an agent storage chamber, and the storage body includes a penetrating member in which the water storage chamber is formed in an upper portion and the partition chamber and a sharp penetrating protrusion are formed. The penetrating member accommodates the penetrating protrusion in the fragile part of the compartment and confronts the penetrating protrusion, and forms the agent accommodating chamber at a lower portion to accommodate the hydrogen generating agent. An agent storage chamber is communicated via a moving passage, and the narrow passage that communicates with the outside from the water storage chamber is provided above the water storage chamber.
(11) The energy is heat, the water is frozen, and the frozen water itself functions as the non-outflow state holding means.
(12) The energy is heat, the water is gelled, and the gelled water itself functions as the non-outflow state holding means.

According to the hydrogen generation unit of the present invention, in a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by introducing it into the liquid, the hydrogen generation unit generates hydrogen by containing water. And a non-outflow state holding means for holding the water in a non-outflow state in which the water does not react with the hydrogen generator, and is housed in a container having a hydrogen gas release means. The non-outflow state holding means changes the water in the non-outflow state to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy from outside the container. With the application as a trigger, the water in the spilled state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, and the hydrogen generated in the container is released through the releasing means, Provided is a hydrogen generation unit capable of generating a hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than conventional hydrogenation devices because it is configured to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of infiltration of the body into the hydrogen generation unit. Can do.

Since the discharge means is formed by the hydrogen discharge port formed by the constricted passage, the generated hydrogen gas can be surely discharged from the hydrogen discharge port, and the hydrogen generation unit can be manufactured at low cost. Is advantageous.

The hydrogen generating agent, the water, and the non-outflow state holding means are housed in a housing chamber formed in the housing body having the hydrogen discharge port, and a backflow prevention unit is provided in the narrowed passage communicating with the housing chamber. By forming it, even if water moves to the outside through the constricted passage, or external liquid goes to the inside of the container, it prevents water and liquid from flowing backward be able to.

In addition, by forming a trap chamber for storing the water that is likely to flow out from the inside of the container and the liquid that has entered from the outside of the container in the middle part of the constricted path, water should pass through the narrowed path. Even if there is a case where an external liquid passes through the container or an external liquid is directed to the inside of the container, water or liquid is stored in the trap chamber. Can be prevented from flowing into the liquid through the constricted passage, or the liquid flowing into the container and affecting the generation of hydrogen.

In addition, the backflow prevention unit extends at least one portion of the communication chamber between the storage chamber and / or the trap chamber and the narrowed passage, and an end of the narrowed passage extends into the storage chamber and / or the trap chamber. Even if water moves to the outside through the constricted passage or the external liquid goes to the inside of the container, it is stored in the storage chamber or trap chamber. As a result, it is possible to prevent back flow of water and liquid as much as possible. It is possible to further prevent the occurrence of the above.

Since the releasing means is formed of a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane, the generated hydrogen gas can be widely dissolved in the liquid.

Further, the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane comprises at least one selected from a waterproof and moisture permeable material, a semipermeable membrane, a reverse osmosis membrane, and a distracted PTFE, and is contained in a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen in a liquid. While firmly preventing the liquid from entering, the generated hydrogen can be efficiently released into the liquid.

The water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is a membrane having a very large surface area by forming a large number of fine pores, and by allowing hydrogen to permeate through the pores, a larger number of fine hydrogen than the surface of the membrane. If bubbles are generated, the hydrogen gas that permeates through the membrane can be made into extremely fine particles, and high concentration hydrogen dissolution can be achieved without stirring.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment that hermetically accommodates the water so as to be in a non-outflow state. The compartment is accommodated by applying a predetermined amount of external force as the energy. If the fragile portion that discharges the water that has been discharged and includes the fragile portion that discharges the water that has been contained and discharges the water that has been stored, the fragile portion that discharges the water and flows into the spill state is provided. By simply pressing the chamber, water can flow out, and the hydrogen production reaction can be started very simply.

The storage chamber includes a water storage chamber and an agent storage chamber, and the storage body stores the partition chamber and a penetrating member formed with a sharp penetrating protrusion at the top to form the water storage chamber. The penetrating member accommodates the penetrating protrusion in the fragile portion of the compartment, and forms the agent accommodating chamber in the lower portion to accommodate the hydrogen generating agent. The water accommodating chamber and the agent The storage chamber communicates with a moving passage, and the narrow passage that communicates with the outside from the water storage chamber is provided in the upper portion of the water storage chamber, so that the space is partitioned from the outside of the storage body with a fingertip or the like through the water storage chamber. The water can be brought into an outflow state simply by pressing the chamber, and the water in the outflow state is reliably brought into contact with the hydrogen generating agent accommodated in the lower agent accommodation chamber by gravity. Can be generated, and the generated hydrogen is It is possible to release from the upper end of the housing body which deviates from the raw material it is possible to prevent the water containing unwanted ions by generation of hydrogen flowing through the constricted passage into the liquid.

Further, if the energy is heat and the water is frozen, and the frozen water itself functions as the non-outflow state holding means, for example, it can be taken out of a freezer and left as it is, Water can be brought into an outflow state only by warming up by hand, and a hydrogen production reaction can be started very simply.

In addition, the energy is heat, the water is gelled, and the gelled water itself functions as the non-outflow state holding means, and the gel is fluidized. By applying this heat, hydrogen generation reaction can be easily caused with water flowing out.

(A) is a figure which shows the front view and upper end of a hydrogen generation unit, (b) is a figure which shows a penetration member, (c) is a side view of a hydrogen generation unit. It is an exploded view of a hydrogen generation unit. (A) shows a hydrogen generation unit in which water is not discharged, (b) shows the middle of the outflow state, and (c) is an explanatory view showing the final stage of the outflow state. (A) is an explanatory view showing the upper part of the preparation container opened and charged with the hydrogen generation unit, and (b) is an explanatory view showing the upper part of the preparation container closed and charged with the hydrogen generation unit. (A) is a front view which shows the modification of a hydrogen generation unit (container), (b) is a side view, (c) is explanatory drawing which reversed the hydrogen generation unit. (A) is the front view and side view which show the other modification of a hydrogen generation unit (container), (b) is the front view and side view which shows the other modification of a hydrogen generation unit (container). is there. (A)-(e) is a front view which shows the other modification of a hydrogen generation unit (container). (A) shows the front view of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment, (b) shows a side view, (c) is a side view which shows the modification of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment. . (A) is a front view which shows the modification of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment, (b), (c) is a side view. (A) shows the front view of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing which showed the use condition. (A) is the perspective view and exploded view of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing which showed the use condition of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which has produced | generated the hydrogen containing liquid using the hydrogen generation unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the hydrogen generation unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the use condition of the hydrogen generation unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the hydrogen generation unit which concerns on other embodiment.

The present invention relates to a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by being charged into the liquid.

And, the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment is characterized by a hydrogen generating agent that contains water to generate hydrogen, water, and a non-outflow state that holds the water in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent. And holding means configured to be accommodated in a container provided with hydrogen gas releasing means, and the non-outflow state holding means is configured to apply the predetermined amount of energy from outside of the container to thereby form the non-outflow state of the non-outflow state. Water is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent, and triggered by the application of energy, the water in the outflow state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent and generated in the container. By discharging the hydrogen through the discharge means, the hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit.

Here, the liquid for dissolving hydrogen is not particularly limited, but drinks such as water, juice and tea, and chemicals used for injection and infusion, etc. Can be used as a liquid.

The hydrogen generating agent is not particularly limited as long as it generates hydrogen by contact with moisture, and may be a mixture.

Examples of the mixture that generates hydrogen by contact with moisture include, for example, a mixture of a metal or metal compound having a higher ionization tendency than hydrogen and a reaction accelerator such as an acid or an alkali.

Examples of the metal that can be suitably used include iron, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and the like. Suitable reaction accelerators include, for example, various acids, calcium hydroxide, and oxidation. Calcium, anion exchange resin, calcined calcium, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide and the like can be used.

In addition, a substance having appropriate functionality may be added to the hydrogen generating agent as needed within a range that does not hinder practically required hydrogen generation reaction. For example, by adding a substance that generates an endothermic reaction when contacted with water (for example, urea or a substance that corresponds to a food additive that produces the same effect), a hydrogen generation reaction is caused. The generated heat can also be suppressed.

Furthermore, the hydrogen generating agent is not necessarily limited to being accommodated in a bag made of nonwoven fabric or the like and disposed at a predetermined location, and may be disposed directly at a predetermined location according to the embodiment.

Water is not particularly limited as long as it can generate hydrogen from a hydrogen generating agent. For example, pure water, tap water, well water, or the like can be used. Moreover, the water may be water that does not hinder the generation of hydrogen to the extent that a hydrogen-containing liquid cannot be generated, and may be water in which some substance is dissolved. For example, an acid as a reaction accelerator may be dissolved, and a hydrogen generator may be configured to generate hydrogen while supplying water by reacting with a metal or a metal compound.

The non-outflow state holding means is a means for holding water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent (in the case of forming the hydrogen generating agent simultaneously with the addition of water). Such means may be derived from physical properties as well as physical properties.

As an example of the non-outflow state holding means realized by a physical structure, for example, a non-outflow state holding means can be used, which can be a non-outflow state by containing water tightly.

In the compartment, by forming a weakened portion that discharges the water stored by applying a predetermined amount of external force to the outflow state, the user can generate hydrogen when desired. The reaction can be started.

Moreover, as an example of the non-outflow state holding means realized by physical properties, for example, freezing water can be mentioned. That is, frozen water (ice) does not start a hydrogen generation reaction even when it is in contact with a hydrogen generator or a metal compound, so that the frozen water itself can function as a non-outflow state holding means. it can.

In addition to freezing, gelation is achieved by adding to the water a polymer compound that changes due to heat between a very low fluidity state or a solidified state and a highly fluid state, such as agar. Alternatively, the water itself may function as a non-outflow state holding means. In other words, in the state before energy application, hydrogen generation reaction is not caused to the hydrogen generating agent, and by applying energy, water is generated that can generate hydrogen generation reaction that can generate hydrogen-containing liquid. The non-outflow state maintaining means may be realized by adding water to the gelling agent that can be supplied to the agent.

The energy applied to the non-outflow state holding means is not particularly limited as long as water can be changed from the non-outflow state to the outflow state, and examples thereof include force, heat, electromagnetic waves including light, and sound waves. be able to.

In particular, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the aforementioned compartment, it can be used as a trigger for the hydrogen generation reaction by applying external force as energy. Needless to say, the aforementioned weak portion is formed to such an extent that water can be discharged by this external force.

In addition, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the above-mentioned frozen water, it can be used as a trigger for the hydrogen generation reaction by applying heat as energy. Although it is possible to change the frozen water to an outflow state by electromagnetic waves or the like, in many cases it becomes liquid by thermal motion, and in this specification is interpreted as synonymous with applying heat. Should.

These hydrogen generating agent, water, and non-outflow state holding means are accommodated in a container to form a hydrogen generating unit. The container may be provided with a material or a structure capable of transmitting energy applied to the non-outflow state holding means.

That is, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the above-described compartment, the container is bent when pressed by a part capable of transmitting an external force to the compartment, such as a fingertip. The material and composition which can give external force to a division room can be mentioned.

Further, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the above-mentioned frozen water, there is provided a portion that can change the frozen water to the outflow state by transmitting heat or transmitting electromagnetic waves or the like.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent, water, and non-outflow state holding means do not necessarily have to be configured integrally with the container. As a specific example, a bag containing a hydrogen generating agent, water, and non-outflow state holding means (hereinafter referred to as a hydrogen generating component) and a container containing the hydrogen generating component are separated from each other. A hydrogen generation unit can also be constructed.

That is, when the non-outflow state holding means is realized by the compartment, the hydrogen generating structure in which the hydrogen generating reaction is started by pressing the compartment of the hydrogen generating structure with a fingertip or the like to bring water into contact with the hydrogen generating agent. A case in which the container is accommodated in a container and charged into a liquid as a hydrogen generation unit can be given.

In such a case, if the hydrogen generating structure is configured to be able to transmit an external force, heat, or the like to the non-outflow state holding means, it is not always necessary to provide such a transmittable portion in the container itself. However, it is necessary to form the hydrogen generating structure so that hydrogen can be released into the container.

Further, the container is provided with a hydrogen discharge port formed by a constricted passage or a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane as a discharge means for discharging the hydrogen generated inside the container to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit. Yes.

The container itself provided with this hydrogen discharge port can prevent the liquid outside the hydrogen generation unit from entering the container, and can discharge the hydrogen generated inside the container from the hydrogen discharge port only to the outside of the container. What is necessary is just to be formed with a simple material.

More preferably, a component that does not allow permeation of metal ions, inorganic compounds, and organic substances, such as a component constituting a hydrogen generator.

Examples of such materials include synthetic resin materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyester.

The constriction passage formed in the container is for discharging hydrogen to the outside, and for that purpose, it may be branched in the middle or formed in a discontinuous state (comprising a plurality of constriction passages), Furthermore, the shape can be appropriately configured such as a straight line or a curved line.

By the way, it is possible to add a mechanical valve mechanism such as a check valve to the hydrogen discharge port as the discharge means. That is, hydrogen bubbles can be released from the container into the liquid by instantaneously opening the generated hydrogen against the urging force of the valve mechanism that prevents the liquid from entering, due to the internal pressure of the generated hydrogen.

In the case of the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane, it is formed of a material that can prevent liquid outside the hydrogen generating unit from entering the container and can release hydrogen generated inside the container. It should be.

Examples of such materials include waterproof and moisture-permeable materials (materials that allow gaseous water to permeate while preventing the passage of liquid water), semipermeable membranes, reverse osmosis membranes, distracted PTFE, etc. Can do.

By forming the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane with a waterproof and moisture permeable material, a semipermeable membrane, or a reverse osmosis membrane, the release means can be constructed at a relatively low cost.

In addition, distracted PTFE is one of the materials that play a central role in the so-called Gore-Tex (registered trademark), and it is extremely excellent that it can permeate water vapor and hydrogen while preventing permeation of liquid water. Therefore, it is possible to steadily prevent the releasing means from being denatured by the reaction heat generated by the hydrogen generation reaction.

In addition, a plurality of fine irregularities and hairs may be provided on the surface of the water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane on the side in contact with the liquid in order to increase the contact area with the liquid. By forming multiple fine irregularities on the surface of the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane or forming it into a fine brush shape, the contact area between the liquid and bubbles can be expanded, and a hydrogen-containing liquid can be generated more efficiently. can do.

Incidentally, the discharge means can be realized by a mechanical valve mechanism such as a check valve. That is, hydrogen bubbles can be released from the container into the liquid by instantaneously opening the generated hydrogen against the urging force of the valve mechanism that prevents the liquid from entering, due to the internal pressure of the generated hydrogen.

Thus, according to the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than the conventional hydrogenation device. In addition, since it is configured to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit, the component of the hydrogen generating agent may leak into the liquid as the liquid flows inside and outside the hydrogen generation unit. It can be suppressed as much as possible.

Hereinafter, the hydrogen generation unit including the hydrogen discharge port formed in the narrowed passage as the discharge means for releasing hydrogen to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit is defined as the first to fifth embodiments, and the water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is provided. The hydrogen generation unit will be described as sixth to tenth embodiments.

First, a hydrogen generation unit according to this embodiment having a hydrogen discharge port formed by a constricted passage will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment is a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by introducing hydrogen into the liquid 11 by introducing it into the liquid 11. In A, the hydrogen generation unit A includes a hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, water 22, and non-outflow state holding means that holds water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2. Is accommodated in a container 1 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed by a tubular constricted passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means is not applied by applying a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container 1. The water 22 in the outflow state is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the water 22 in the outflowing state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 with the application of energy as a trigger. Hydrogen produced in By discharged through outlet 7, and configured to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration into the hydrogen generating unit A of the liquid 11.

Further, the non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 in which the water 22 is hermetically accommodated so as to be in a non-outflow state. The compartment 23 is accommodated by applying a predetermined amount of external force as energy. The fragile part 24 which discharges the water 22 which was done and makes it an outflow state is provided.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent 2, the water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means are accommodated in an accommodating chamber 3 formed in the accommodating body 1, and the accommodating chamber 3 includes a water accommodating chamber 3a and an agent accommodating chamber 3b. 1 includes a water storage chamber 3 a formed in the upper portion to accommodate a partition chamber 23 and a penetrating member 4 having a sharp tip penetrating projection 4 a, and the penetrating member 4 has a penetrating projection 4 a on a fragile portion 24 of the partition chamber 23. While storing oppositely, the agent storage chamber 3b is formed in the lower part to store the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the water storage chamber 3a and the agent storage chamber 3b are communicated with each other via the moving passage 5, and the water storage chamber 3a In the upper part, there is a narrow passage 6 that leads from the water storage chamber 3a to the outside.

Specifically, the container 1 is formed with a width that can be inserted from an opening of a preparation container 10 to be described later, and includes a case portion 1a and a sealing film sheet 1b. The case portion 1a is a strip-shaped plastic. The front side of the manufactured sheet is swelled in a concave shape in the rear, and the constriction passage 6, the water accommodation chamber 3a, the movement passage 5, and the agent accommodation chamber 3b are arranged in communication from the upper part to the lower part, and in front of the case part 1a that does not bulge. A certain flat outer edge is used as the joint 1c. Moreover, the sealing film sheet 1b seals each part which welded the strip | belt-shaped film sheet to the junction part 1c, and was bulged.

The water storage chamber 3a stores a compartment 23 containing water (hereinafter referred to as reaction water) 22 and the penetrating member 4, and the agent storage chamber 3b includes a hydrogen generator 21 containing the hydrogen generating agent 2. Contained.

The sealed film sheet 1b is formed in a rectangular shape having the same shape as the front view of the case portion 1a, and constitutes an integrated hydrogen generation unit A by welding to the container 1. In addition, in joining of the sealing film sheet 1b to the joining part 1c, joining by an adhesive agent other than welding may be sufficient.

The material of the case portion 1a is polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance and airtightness. However, the case portion 1a has heat resistance such as a sheet material made of a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene. The material is not particularly limited as long as the external potable water 11 does not permeate the interior and the internal reaction water 22 does not permeate the exterior.

As the material of the sealing film sheet 1b, polyester, which is a transparent plastic film material having excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, and airtightness, is used. A synthetic resin material such as expanded polypropylene (OPP) or polyethylene is used as a base material. The material and transparency are not particularly limited as long as they have heat resistance, such as a film material that does not permeate the outside potable water 11 and does not permeate the internal reaction water 22 to the outside. However, higher transparency is advantageous because it is easier to confirm the outflow state of the reaction water 22 and the contact state with the hydrogen generator 21.

The constricted passage 6 forming the hydrogen discharge port 7 forms an opening 7a at the center of the upper end of the case portion 1a and extends linearly from the opening 7a to the lower water storage chamber 3a so as to communicate with the water storage chamber 3a. Has been established. The hydrogen discharge port 7 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape in cross section, and is formed with a small-diameter opening 7a into which a liquid (hereinafter referred to as drinking water) 11 does not easily enter from the outside, for example, a diameter of about 1 mm. The passage 6 itself has the same cross-sectional shape and the same diameter.

In addition, the opening cross-sectional area of the hydrogen discharge port 7 may be formed larger than the space cross-sectional area in the middle of the narrowed passage 6, and the path from the opening 7a to the water storage chamber 3a is formed in a curve (FIG. 7 ( e)). The distance from the opening 7a to the water storage chamber 3a is preferably long from the viewpoint of preventing the ingress of drinking water 11 from the outside and the outflow of the reaction water 22 inside. In this embodiment, the distance is approximately 10 mm. It is formed with. Further, the constriction passage 6 is not limited to one place (see FIG. 7E).

Further, the depth of the water storage chamber 3a only needs to be such that a compartment 23 and a penetrating member 4 described later can be stored with a margin.

The water storage chamber 3a is formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom in the longitudinal direction, and communicates with the narrowed passage 6 at the center of the open end of the upper side wall 8a. In addition, the center of the open end of the lower side wall 8b communicates with the moving passage 5 formed with a width approximately half that of the lower side wall 8b. The water storage chamber 3a does not necessarily have a rectangular box shape.

The moving passage 5 is linearly extended to the lower agent storage chamber 3b so as to communicate with the agent storage chamber 3b. In the present embodiment, the length of the movement passage 5 is formed to be substantially the same as the width, but it is sufficient that the reaction water 22 moves from the water accommodation chamber 3a to the agent accommodation chamber 3b quickly and reliably.

The agent storage chamber 3b is formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom in the longitudinal direction, and communicates with the moving passage 5 at the center of the open end of the upper side wall 9a. The agent storage chamber 3b is a space as close as possible to the outer shape of the hydrogen generator 21 to be described later, and the stored hydrogen generator 21 is difficult to move. Therefore, the width of the agent storage chamber 3b is formed slightly wider than the width of the movement passage 5, and the hydrogen generator 21 of the agent storage chamber 3b is formed so as not to move to the movement passage 5.

The water storage chamber 3a and the like formed in this way are described above by welding the flat outer edge part surrounding them as the joint part 1c and the whole as the case part 1a and welding the belt-like sealed film sheet 1b to the joint part 1c. The container 1 is configured by sealing each part.

And the following members are accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 3a and the agent accommodating chamber 3b which are sealed, and the hydrogen generating unit A is configured.

First, the compartment 23 containing the reaction water 22 accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 3a is formed in a box 25 having a bottomed rectangular box shape and formed with a joint flange 25a around the entire open end. A thin film covering the opening is welded at the outer edge of the fragile portion 24 in the form of a rectangular film to the joint flange portion 25a to make it watertight. In the present embodiment, the reaction water 22 is filled in a clean room so as to be contained in the compartment 23 in as sterile a state as possible. Moreover, in joining of the weak part 24 to the joining flange part 25a, joining by an adhesive may be used in addition to welding.

The material of the box 25 is polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material with excellent airtightness. However, the reaction water 22 inside is permeated to the outside, such as a sheet material based on a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene. The material is not particularly limited as long as it is not.

The fragile portion 24 is made of polyester, which is a transparent and airtight plastic film material. However, the internal reaction such as a film material based on a synthetic resin material such as expanded polypropylene (OPP) or polyethylene is used. The material and the transparency are not particularly limited as long as the water 22 does not permeate to the outside and is easily broken.

The compartment 23 is accommodated with the bottom of the compartment 23 facing the bottom of the water accommodation chamber 3a, that is, the side facing the fragile portion 24. In addition, it is desirable that the compartment 23 has an outer shape that cannot be moved unnecessarily in the water storage chamber 3a.

The reaction water 22 is water for bringing the hydrogen generation reaction into contact with the hydrogen generator 2, and pure water is used in the present embodiment. Moreover, the reaction water 22 accommodated in the compartment 23 is kept in a non-outflow state.

Moreover, the penetrating member 4 is accommodated together with the compartment 23 in the water accommodating chamber 3a. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the penetrating member 4 is formed of a rectangular sheet-like synthetic resin material that is substantially the same area as the opening of the compartment 23 and is thick (approximately 0.5 mm), and has a penetrating protrusion 4a at a substantially central portion. Is forming. The penetrating protrusion 4a is formed in a sharp-pointed triangular shape with two sides cut and the remaining one side bent, and the penetrating protrusion 4a is accommodated in a state where the penetrating protrusion 4a faces the fragile portion 24.

The material of the penetrating member 4 is polypropylene, which is a plastic sheet material excellent in impact resistance, but the material is not particularly limited, such as a sheet material based on a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene. Absent.

Further, the partition chamber 23 and the penetrating member 4 constitute non-outflow state holding means, and the water storage chamber 3a that stores these means presses the sealing film sheet 1b that seals the case portion 1a from the outside with fingers. The penetrating protrusion 4a breaks the fragile portion 24 to reveal the fracture hole 28, and the reaction water 22 contained in the compartment 23 can be made to flow out of the fracture hole 28. That is, it is possible to change the reaction water 22 from the non-outflow state to the outflow state by using external force by fingers as energy and using this as a trigger.

The hydrogen generating agent 2 is formed in a long bag shape from a water-permeable non-woven fabric, and is stored in the agent storage chamber 3b as a hydrogen generator 21 containing the hydrogen generating agent 2 therein. The hydrogen generator 21 is a part that performs a hydrogen generation reaction by contacting with the reaction water 22 that is in an outflow state. In the present embodiment, the hydrogen generating agent 2 is a mixed powder containing aluminum and calcium hydroxide as main components.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit A according to the present embodiment is configured. Accordingly, as a procedure for generating the hydrogen gas 27, first, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3A, a sealed film covering the water storage chamber 3a with the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 facing upward. By pressing the penetrating member 4 with fingers through the sheet 1 b, the penetrating protrusion 4 a breaks the fragile portion 24 of the compartment 23 and causes the reaction water 22 to flow out from the fracture hole 28.

The reaction water 22 flowing out of the compartment 23 flows into the agent storage chamber 3b from the moving passage 5 by gravity as shown in FIGS. 2, 3B, and 3C, and forms the skin of the hydrogen generator 21. It contacts with the hydrogen generator 2 inside through a non-woven fabric to generate hydrogen by a hydrogen generation reaction. The generated hydrogen gas 27 passes through the nonwoven fabric and rises from the agent storage chamber 3b to the moving passage 5, and further passes through the water storage chamber 3a and is discharged from the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 through the narrowed passage 6. Is done.

Therefore, after the reaction water 22 is caused to flow out of the break hole 28 due to the breakage of the fragile portion 24, the potable water 11 as the predetermined liquid contained in the preparation container 10 is shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b). By introducing the hydrogen generation unit A into the water, it is possible to prepare a hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11.

The preparation container 10 is a pressure-resistant 500 ml PET bottle container used when carbonated water or the like is marketed, and is screwed into a hollow container body 10a and an upper opening of the container body 10a. The screw cap 10b is hermetically sealed. In the present embodiment, a PET bottle (polyethylene terephthalate container) is used as a container, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a container formed of glass or aluminum material may be used.

The preparation container 10 contains drinking water 11 in the vicinity of the bottleneck portion (from 48/50 to 249/250 of the internal volume of the preparation container 10) as a liquid phase portion, while its upper portion is a reservoir portion 12 As a gas phase part is formed.

Specifically, in the state where the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 of the hydrogen generation unit A is set to the upper side, it is immersed in the drinking water 11 from the opening of the preparation container 10 filled with the drinking water 11, and FIG. When the screw cap 10b is closed as shown in FIG. 5), the hydrogen gas is released while the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 is kept upward.

The length of the hydrogen generation unit A is formed longer than the inner diameter of the body portion of the preparation container 10 to be charged, thereby preventing the hydrogen generation unit A from being inverted or lying down in the preparation container 10. it can. Moreover, the hydrogen generation unit A is configured to float in the drinking water 11 by the hydrogen gas filled in the space of the water storage chamber 3a and the agent storage chamber 3b and the space.

The released hydrogen gas is filled while expanding the reservoir 12 of the preparation container 10, and dissolved in the drinking water 11 as the internal pressure of the preparation container 10 rises to prepare a hydrogen-containing liquid.

The hydrogen generation unit A according to the present embodiment is configured so that the hydrogen generation reaction is completed in about 10 to 15 minutes after the reaction water 22 is caused to flow out due to the fragile portion 24 being broken. If you want to drink immediately after the preparation of the liquid, it contains approximately 5.0 ppm of hydrogen by grasping the approximate center of the preparation container and shaking it approximately 180 ° left and right around the wrist for approximately 30 seconds and stirring. A liquid can be produced.

In addition, after the hydrogen production reaction is completed, it is allowed to stand in a refrigerator for about 24 hours, and if it is stirred as described above, a hydrogen-containing liquid of about 7.0 ppm can be produced.

When drinking, if the screw cap 10b is opened, the upper end of the hydrogen generation unit A appears in the vicinity of the opening of the preparation container 10, so that the hydrogen generation unit A can be easily removed for drinking.

Here, a suitable volume of the hydrogen generation unit A (assuming that the drinking water 11 does not enter the container 1 will be described). Generally, the reservoir 12 is present in the preparation container 10 filled with drinking water 11 as described above. Since the gas reservoir 12 is a factor for reducing the hydrogen concentration in the generation of hydrogen, the gas reservoir 12 should not exist as much as possible when the hydrogen generation unit A is inserted and closed with the screw cap 10b. Is desirable.

Therefore, since the volume of the hydrogen generation unit A is desired to be close to or larger than the initial volume of the reservoir 12 before the hydrogen generation unit A is charged, the hydrogen according to this embodiment is used. The generating unit A is also formed so as to have such a volume, and is configured so that there is almost no air reservoir 12 as shown in FIG.

In addition, as a method of minimizing the air reservoir 12, a spacer member such as a rectangular block or a bead made of a material that is harmless to the living body can be separately introduced into the preparation container 10.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit A according to the present embodiment is the same as the hydrogen generation unit A in which hydrogen is contained in the drinking water 11 to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid. Unit A includes a hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, reaction water 22, and non-outflow state holding means for holding reaction water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with hydrogen generating agent 2. The non-outflow state holding means is configured to be accommodated in the container 1 provided with the hydrogen discharge port 7 formed in the passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means applies a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container 1. The water 22 is changed to an outflowing state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the reaction water 22 in the outflowing state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 with the application of energy as a trigger. Generated water Is generated through the hydrogen discharge port 7 so that the hydrogen-containing liquid is generated regardless of the infiltration of the drinking water 11 into the hydrogen generation unit A. It is possible to provide a hydrogen generation unit A that can generate the liquid more easily.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. By providing the fragile portion 24 that discharges the accommodated reaction water 22 to make it flow out, the reaction water 22 can be obtained simply by pressing the compartment 23 from the outside of the container 1 through the penetrating member 4 with a fingertip or the like. Can be brought into an outflow state, and the hydrogen production reaction can be started very simply.

Furthermore, the storage chamber 3 includes a water storage chamber 3a and an agent storage chamber 3b, and the storage body 1 includes a penetrating member in which a water storage chamber 3a is formed in the upper portion and a partition chamber 23 and a sharpened penetrating protrusion 4a are formed. 4, the penetrating member 4 accommodates the penetrating protrusion 4 a against the fragile part of the compartment 23, and forms the agent accommodating chamber 3 b at the lower portion to accommodate the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the water accommodating chamber 3 a And the agent storage chamber 3b are communicated with each other through the movement passage 5, and the water storage chamber 3a is provided with a constricted passage 6 leading from the water storage chamber 3a to the outside. The fragile portion 24 is broken only by pressing the compartment 23 through the storage chamber 3a, and the reaction water 22 can be made to flow out of the break hole 28, and the reaction water in the water storage chamber 3a in the flow-out state can be made. 22 is lowered by gravity, and hydrogen is stored in the agent storage chamber 3b below. Hydrogen can be generated by reliably contacting the raw material 2, and the generated hydrogen gas can be released from the upper part of the container 1 separated from the hydrogen generating agent 2. It is possible to prevent the reaction water 22 containing ions from flowing out into the liquid through the narrowed passage 6.

Next, a modification of the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment will be described. In addition, about the part which is common in the hydrogen generation unit A which concerns on 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the hydrogen generation unit A1 according to the first modification includes a housing formed by the housing 1 with the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means. A backflow prevention portion 14 is formed in the narrowed passage 6 that is accommodated in the chamber 3 and communicates with the accommodation chamber 3.

In FIGS. 5A to 5C, the partition chamber 23 accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 3a, the penetrating member 4, and the hydrogen generator 21 accommodated in the agent accommodating chamber 3b are omitted. .

Specifically, in the water storage chamber 3a as the storage chamber 3, the upper side wall 8a communicating with the narrowed passage 6 is formed in a concave shape when viewed from the front, and the lower end portion of the narrowed passage 6 is communicated with the concave bottom portion 8c. is doing. That is, the narrow passage 6 is extended to a part of the inside of the water storage chamber 3a.

With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 5C, the reaction water 22 flowing out from the compartment 23 passes through the constricted passage 6 even when the hydrogen discharge port 7 of the hydrogen generation unit A1 is positioned below. Thus, it is possible to prevent discharge from the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 to the outside.

Moreover, even when the drinking water 11 enters the inside of the container 1 from the hydrogen discharge port 7 when the hydrogen generation unit A1 is charged into the preparation container 10 or when the preparation container 10 is stirred, the ingested drinking water 11 Can be prevented from being discharged to the outside again.

In this way, even if the reaction water 22 moves to the outside through the constricted passage 6 or the external drinking water 11 goes to the inside of the container 1, the reaction water 22 or the drinking water The backflow of the water 11 can be prevented beforehand.

Next, a second modification will be described. As shown in FIG. 6A, the hydrogen generation unit A2 according to the second modified example entered the middle part of the narrowed passage 6 from the reaction water 22 that is likely to flow out from the inside of the container 1 or from the outside of the container 1. A trap chamber 15 for storing potable water 11 is formed.

In FIG. 6A, the compartment 23 and the penetrating member 4 accommodated in the water accommodation chamber 3a and the hydrogen generator 21 accommodated in the agent accommodation chamber 3b are omitted.

Specifically, the trap chamber 15 is formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom, and communicates with the narrowed passage 6 at the center of the open end of the upper side wall 15a. Moreover, it communicates with the narrowed passage 6 at the center of the open end of the lower side wall 15b. That is, the trap chamber 15 is formed in the middle part of the narrow passage 6 of the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment. The water storage chamber 3a does not necessarily have a rectangular box shape.

With this configuration, even if the reaction water 22 moves to the outside through the constricted passage 6 or the outside drinking water 11 goes to the inside of the container 1, the trap Since the reaction water 22 and the drinking water 11 are stored in the chamber 15, the reaction water 22 containing unnecessary ions due to the generation of hydrogen flows out into the drinking water 11 through the narrowed passage 6, and the drinking water 11 It can be prevented from flowing into the housing 1 and affecting the generation of hydrogen.

The trap chamber 15 may contain an absorbent 17 (see FIG. 9C) made of a highly water-absorbing polymer that absorbs moisture. By accommodating the absorbent 17, the outflow of the reaction water 22 to the outside and the intrusion of the potable water 11 from the outside can be more reliably prevented.

Next, a third modification will be described. As shown in FIG. 6B, the hydrogen generation unit A3 according to the third modification includes the backflow prevention unit 14 according to the first modification, the storage chamber 3 and / or the trap chamber 15, the constriction passage 6, The end portion of the narrowed passage 6 is formed so as to extend into the accommodation chamber 3 and / or the trap chamber 15 at least at one location of the communication base portion 16.

In addition, in FIG.6 (b), the partition chamber 23 accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 3a, the penetration member 4, and the hydrogen generator 21 accommodated in the agent accommodating chamber 3b are omitted.

The hydrogen generation unit A3 according to the third modification also forms the backflow prevention unit 14 according to the first modification formed in the water storage chamber 3a as the storage chamber 3 also in the trap chamber 15. Specifically, the upper side wall 15a of the trap chamber 15 communicating with the upper side narrow passage 6 is formed in a concave shape when viewed from the front, and the lower end portion of the narrow passage 6 is communicated with the concave bottom portion 15c. The lower side wall 15b of the trap chamber 15 that communicates with the stenosis passage 6 on the side is formed in a reverse concave shape when viewed from the front, and the upper end portion of the stenosis passage 6 is formed in communication with a bottom portion 15d that is reverse concave. That is, the narrow passage 6 is extended in part of the trap chamber 15 and the water storage chamber 3a.

With this configuration, even if the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 of the hydrogen generation unit A3 is positioned below, the reaction water 22 flowing out from the compartment 23 passes through the narrowed passage 6 on the lower side and passes through the trap chamber. 15, even if the reaction water 22 enters the trap chamber 15, it can be reliably prevented from being discharged to the outside through the opening 7 a of the hydrogen discharge port 7.

In addition, when the hydrogen generating unit A3 is introduced into the preparation container 10 or when the preparation container 10 is stirred, even if the drinking water 11 enters the inside of the container 1 from the hydrogen discharge port 7, the ingested drinking water 11 It is possible not only to prevent the water from being discharged to the outside again, but also to reliably prevent the drinking water 11 from flowing into the agent storage chamber 3b and affecting the generation of hydrogen.

In this way, even if the reaction water 22 moves to the outside through the constricted passage 6 or the external drinking water 11 goes to the inside of the container 1, the reaction water 22 or the drinking water The backflow of the water 11 can be reliably prevented.

Next, a fourth modification will be described. As shown in FIG. 7A, the hydrogen generation unit A4 according to the fourth modification is formed by bending the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 of the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment and bending the narrowed passage 6. Formed at the lower end of the hydrogen generation unit A4.

In FIG. 7A, the compartment chamber 23 and the penetrating member 4 housed in the water housing chamber 3a and the hydrogen generator 21 housed in the agent housing chamber 3b are omitted.

Specifically, the stenosis passage 6 extends upward from the stenosis passage 6 continuously connected at the center of the open end of the upper side wall 8a of the water storage chamber 3a, and the left side before the upper end of the container 1 The container is bent at a right angle toward the right and extends linearly toward the lower end of the container 1 at a position where it does not interfere with the lower two

storage chambers

3a and 3b. Therefore, the left joint 1c of the container 1 is formed wider than the right.

With this configuration, if the hydrogen generation unit A4 in which the hydrogen generation reaction has been started is introduced into the preparation container 10 with the hydrogen discharge port 7 positioned downward, bubbles containing abundant hydrogen in the potable water 11 are surely formed. Since it can discharge | release, the solubility of the initial stage hydrogen in the drinking water 11 can be improved.

Moreover, since the generated hydrogen gas is extremely light, it is detoured around the inside of the container 1 and released to the outside. However, the reaction water 22 containing unnecessary ions due to the generation of hydrogen is heavy, and the hydrogen generating agent 2 is contained. Since it cannot move upward from the lower agent storage chamber 3b, it does not flow into the drinking water 11 from the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 through the detoured narrowed passage 6.

Further, even if the drinking water 11 enters the stenosis passage 6, the stenosis passage 6 is formed long, so that the infused drinking water 11 confronts the hydrogen gas on the way to the inside and is released at that time. By virtue of the momentum of hydrogen gas, the potable water 11 does not enter the agent storage chamber 3b, and can be discharged to the outside without affecting the production of hydrogen.

Also in this modification, the backflow prevention unit 14 and the trap chamber 15 according to the first to third modifications described above (see FIG. 7D) and the storage of the absorbent 17 in the trap chamber 15 are performed. Etc. can be applied.

Next, a fifth modification will be described. As shown in FIG. 7B, the hydrogen generation unit A5 according to the fifth modification is formed such that the length of the narrow passage 6 of the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment is long.

In FIG. 7B, the compartment 23 and the penetrating member 4 accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 3a and the hydrogen generator 21 accommodated in the agent accommodating chamber 3b are omitted.

Specifically, the length of the constriction passage 6 is linearly formed with a length approximately five times that of the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the joint portion 1c at the top of the container 1 is also formed by extending upward. In addition, as shown in FIG.7 (e), you may form the constriction channel | path 6 in the shape of a curve, or may provide two or more.

With this configuration, the generated hydrogen gas is extremely light and is released to the outside. However, the reaction water 22 containing unnecessary ions due to the generation of hydrogen is heavy and the lower side in which the hydrogen generating agent 2 is accommodated. Since it cannot move upward from the agent storage chamber 3b, it does not flow into the drinking water 11 from the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 through the constricted passage 6.

Even if the drinking water 11 enters the constricted passage 6, the constricted passage 6 is formed in a long shape, so that the ingested drinking water 11 faces the hydrogen gas in the course of traveling inside and is released at that time. By virtue of the momentum of hydrogen gas, the potable water 11 does not enter the agent storage chamber 3b, and can be discharged to the outside without affecting the production of hydrogen.

In addition, since the hydrogen generation unit A5 is formed in a long shape, the reversal and the lying in the preparation container 10 are reliably prevented, and the preparation container 10 is opened when the screw cap 10b is opened after the preparation of the hydrogen-containing liquid. Since it becomes easy to protrude upward from the opening, the removal operation of the hydrogen generation unit A5 is further facilitated.

It should be noted that also in this modification, the formation of the backflow prevention unit 14 and the trap chamber 15 and the storage of the absorbent 17 in the trap chamber 15 according to the first to third modifications described above can be applied.

Next, a sixth modification will be described. As shown in FIG. 7C, the hydrogen generation unit A6 according to the sixth modification is similar to the hydrogen generation unit A5 according to the fifth modification described above except that the joint 1c on the lower side of the agent storage chamber 3b is formed. The whole is formed in a long shape so as to be stretched and approximately the same height as the preparation container 10.

In FIG. 7C, the compartment 23 and the penetrating member 4 accommodated in the water accommodating chamber 3a and the hydrogen generator 21 accommodated in the agent accommodating chamber 3b are omitted.

By constituting in this way, inversion and lying down in the preparation container 10 are surely prevented, and it is easy to protrude upward from the opening of the preparation container 10 when the screw cap 10b is opened after preparation of the hydrogen-containing liquid. Therefore, the removal operation of the hydrogen generation unit A6 is further facilitated.

Also in this modification, the backflow prevention unit 14 and the trap chamber 15 according to the first to fifth modifications described above are formed, the absorbent 17 is accommodated in the trap chamber 15, and the various narrowed passages 6 are also provided. Variations can be applied.

Next, the hydrogen generation unit B according to the second embodiment will be described. Note that portions common to the hydrogen generation units A and A1 to A6 according to the first embodiment and the modification described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

[Second Embodiment]
As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b), the hydrogen generation unit B according to the second embodiment causes hydrogen to be contained in the drinking water 11 by introducing it into the drinking water 11, and a hydrogen-containing liquid. In the hydrogen generating unit B that generates hydrogen, the hydrogen generating unit B holds the hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, the reaction water 22, and the reaction water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2. The non-outflow state holding means is accommodated in a container 61 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed by a tubular constricted passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means has a predetermined amount from the outside of the container 61. The reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2 by applying the energy, and hydrogen is generated from the reaction water 22 in the outflow state with the application of energy as a trigger. React with agent 2 The hydrogen produced in the housing body 61 to release through the hydrogen discharge port 7, is configured to produce a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the invasion of the hydrogen generating unit B of drinking water 11.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. A fragile portion 24 is provided that discharges the contained reaction water 22 to make it flow out.

The hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means are accommodated in the accommodating chamber 3 formed in the accommodating body 61, and a hydrogen discharge port 7 communicating from the accommodating chamber 3 to the outside is provided in the upper portion of the accommodating chamber 3. I have.

Specifically, the container 61 is formed with a width that can be inserted from the opening of the preparation container 10, and includes a case portion 61 a and a sealing film sheet 61 b, and the case portion 61 a is a belt-shaped plastic sheet. The constricted passage 6 and the storage chamber 3 are communicated from the upper part to the lower part, and the flat outer edge part that is the front of the case part 61a that does not bulge is used as the joint part 61c. . Moreover, the sealing film sheet 61b has welded the strip | belt-shaped film sheet to the junction part 61c, and has sealed each part bulged.

In the storage chamber 3, a compartment 23 storing the reaction water 22 and a hydrogen generator 21 containing the hydrogen generating agent 2 are stored.

Further, the depth of the storage chamber 3 may be such that it can accommodate a compartment 23 and a hydrogen generator 21 described later.

The storage chamber 3 is formed in a rectangular box shape with a bottom in the longitudinal direction and communicated with the narrowed passage 6 at the center of the open end of the upper side wall 62a. The storage chamber 3 does not necessarily have a rectangular box shape.

The narrow passage 6 and the accommodation chamber 3 formed in this way are welded with a flat outer edge portion surrounding them as a joint portion 61c as a case portion 61a, and a belt-like sealing film sheet 61b as a joint portion 61c. Each part mentioned above is sealed and the container 61 is comprised.

And the following members are accommodated in the sealed chamber 3 to form a hydrogen generation unit B.

First, the compartment 23 containing the reaction water 22 accommodated in the accommodation chamber 3 is formed into a bag shape by forming a film-like sheet into a cylindrical shape and joining the exposed openings at both ends by welding. In that case, after welding one opening part, the reaction water 22 is filled from the other opening part, and the other opening part is welded after that, and the watertight compartment 23 is formed. In the present embodiment, the reaction water 22 is filled in a clean room so as to be contained in the compartment 23 in as sterile a state as possible.

Moreover, the compartment 23 is formed as a weak part 24 as a whole. Polyester, which is a transparent and airtight plastic film material, is used as the material of the bag constituting the fragile portion 24, but the film material is based on a synthetic resin material such as expanded polypropylene (OPP) or polyethylene. The material and transparency are not particularly limited as long as the internal reaction water 22 does not permeate the outside and is easily broken. That is, the fragile portion 24 is formed such that any portion is broken by being pressed by a predetermined surface pressure without using a separate member such as a penetrating member having a sharp tip.

Moreover, the compartment 23 is accommodated in the bottom of the accommodation chamber 3, and further, a hydrogen generator 21 containing the hydrogen generating agent 2 is superposed thereon. It is desirable that the compartment 23 and the hydrogen generator 21 have an outer shape that cannot be moved unnecessarily in the storage chamber 3.

In addition, the compartment 23 itself constitutes a non-outflow state holding means, and the accommodating chamber 3 containing the compartment 23 and the hydrogen generator 21 presses the sealed film sheet 61b that seals the case portion 61a from the outside with fingers. Thus, the reaction chamber 22 (fragile portion 24) can be broken through the hydrogen generator 21 to cause the reaction water 22 contained in the partition chamber 23 to flow out. That is, it is possible to change the reaction water 22 from the non-outflow state to the outflow state by using external force by fingers as energy and using this as a trigger.

The reaction water 22 in an outflow state comes into contact with the hydrogen generating agent 2 through the hydrogen generator 21 to start a hydrogen generation reaction and generate hydrogen.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit B according to the present embodiment is configured. Therefore, as a procedure for generating hydrogen gas, first, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a sealed film sheet covering the storage chamber 3 with the opening 7a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 facing upward. By pressing the hydrogen generator 21 with fingers through 61b, the compartment 23 (fragile portion 24) is broken, and the reaction water 22 flows out.

The reaction water 22 flowing out of the compartment 23 is accumulated in the storage chamber 3 and comes into contact with the internal hydrogen generator 2 through the nonwoven fabric forming the skin of the hydrogen generator 21 to generate hydrogen by a hydrogen generation reaction. The generated hydrogen gas passes through the nonwoven fabric, rises from the storage chamber 3, and is released from the opening 7 a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 through the narrowed passage 6.

Therefore, after the reaction water 22 has flowed out due to the breakage of the fragile portion 24, as described in the first embodiment, the predetermined liquid stored in the preparation container 10 as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b). By introducing the hydrogen generation unit B into the drinking water 11 as a hydrogen, the hydrogen-containing liquid can be prepared by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11.

Further, the length of the hydrogen generation unit B is formed longer than the inner diameter of the body portion of the preparation container 10 to be charged, thereby preventing the hydrogen generation unit B from being inverted or lying down in the preparation container 10. it can. Moreover, the hydrogen generation unit B is configured to float in the drinking water 11 by the space of the storage chamber 3 and the hydrogen gas that is packed in the space.

Note that, similarly to the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment, the hydrogen generation unit B according to the present embodiment is 10 to 10 times after the reaction water 22 is caused to flow out by the breakage of the fragile portion 24 (compartment chamber 23). When the hydrogen generation reaction is completed in about 15 minutes and the user wants to drink immediately after preparation of the hydrogen-containing liquid, he / she grips the approximate center of the preparation container and approximately 180 to the left and right around the wrist. A hydrogen-containing liquid of about 5.0 ppm can be produced by rapidly shaking and stirring for about 30 seconds.

During drinking, if the screw cap 10b is opened, the upper end of the hydrogen generation unit B appears in the vicinity of the opening of the preparation container 10, so that the hydrogen generation unit B can be easily removed for drinking.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit B according to the present embodiment is the same as the hydrogen generation unit B that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11 by introducing it into the drinking water 11. Unit B includes a tubular constriction comprising a hydrogen generating agent 2 containing water to generate hydrogen, reaction water 22, and non-outflow state holding means for holding reaction water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with hydrogen generating agent 2. The non-outflow state holding means is configured to be accommodated in a container 61 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed in the passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means applies a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container 61 to react in a non-outflow state. The water 22 is changed into an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the reaction water 22 in the outflowing state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 with the application of energy as a trigger. Generation By discharging the hydrogen through the hydrogen discharge port 7 to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the drinking water 11 into the hydrogen generation unit B, compared to conventional hydrogenation devices, A hydrogen generation unit B that can generate a hydrogen-containing liquid more easily can be provided.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. By providing the fragile portion 24 that discharges the reaction water 22 that has been accommodated to make it flow out, the reaction water can be obtained simply by pressing the compartment 23 from outside the accommodation body 61 via the hydrogen generator 21 with a fingertip or the like. 22 can be brought into an outflow state, and the hydrogen generation reaction can be started very simply.

The hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means are accommodated in a storage chamber 3 formed in the storage body 61, and a constricted passage 6 that leads from the storage chamber 3 to the outside is provided above the storage chamber 3. As a result, the storage chamber 3 can be configured as a single chamber, so that the structure of the hydrogen generation unit B can be simplified, can be easily manufactured, and can be manufactured at low cost.

In addition, since the hydrogen generator 21 and the compartment 23 are overlapped and accommodated in the same accommodation chamber 3, the reaction water 22 discharged from the compartment 23 can be efficiently contributed to the hydrogen generation reaction. it can.

Next, a modification of the hydrogen generation unit B according to the second embodiment will be described. In the present description, explanations and illustrations of various variations of the above-described backflow prevention unit 14 and the constriction passage 6 are omitted, but the constriction passage 6 is provided in the same manner as each modification according to the first embodiment. It can be appropriately formed at a necessary place, and various variations of the narrowed passage 6 can be applied, and the same effect can be obtained.

Also, parts common to the hydrogen generation units A, A1 to A6, B according to the first and second embodiments and modifications described above are assigned the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the hydrogen generating unit B1 according to the seventh modification is accommodated in the accommodating chamber 3 formed in the accommodating body 61 with the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means. In addition, the penetrating member 4 is similarly accommodated.

Specifically, the penetrating member 4 in which two penetrating protrusions 4a are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction is accommodated in the bottom of the storage chamber 3 so that the penetrating protrusions 4a are on the opening side of the storage chamber 3, The compartment 23 according to the first embodiment is overlaid so that the penetrating protrusion 4a and the fragile portion 24 face each other, and the hydrogen generator 21 is further overlaid.

With such a configuration, the fragile portion 24 can be reliably broken by the penetrating protrusion 4a, and the reaction water 22 can be made to flow out of the broken hole. If the position of the penetrating protrusion 4a is disposed on the lower side of the penetrating member 4, most of the reaction water 22 contained in the compartment 23 can be discharged into the containing chamber 3, so that hydrogen can be generated efficiently. It can contribute to the reaction.

In the seventh modification, the penetrating member 4, the compartment 23, and the hydrogen generator 21 are stacked in this order from the bottom side of the storage chamber 3, but these orders are limited to this modification. Instead, for example, they can be placed in reverse order, or the penetrating member 4 can be disposed between them.

Next, an eighth modification will be described. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the hydrogen generation unit B2 according to the eighth modification includes a container in the middle of the narrowed passage 6 in the hydrogen generation unit B according to the second embodiment. A trap chamber 15 is formed for storing the reaction water 22 that is likely to flow out from the inside of the 61 and the potable water 11 that has entered from the outside of the container 61.

By configuring in this way, even if the reaction water 22 moves to the outside through the constricted passage 6 or the outside drinking water 11 goes to the inside of the container 61, the trap Since the reaction water 22 and the drinking water 11 are stored in the chamber 15, the reaction water 22 containing unnecessary ions due to the generation of hydrogen flows out into the drinking water 11 through the narrowed passage 6, and the drinking water 11 It is possible to prevent the hydrogen from flowing into the container 61 from being affected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the trap chamber 15 may contain an absorbent 17 made of a highly water-absorbing polymer that absorbs moisture. By accommodating the absorbent 17, the outflow of the reaction water 22 to the outside and the intrusion of the potable water 11 from the outside can be more reliably prevented.

Needless to say, the backflow prevention unit 14 may be formed in the storage chamber 3 or the trap chamber 15.

Next, the hydrogen generation unit C according to the third embodiment will be described. In the present description, explanations and illustrations of various variations of the backflow prevention unit 14, the trap chamber 15, and the constriction passage 6 described above are omitted, but each modification according to the first and second embodiments is omitted. The trap chamber 15 is formed in the same manner as described above, the backflow prevention portion 14 is formed in the trap chamber 15, the narrow passage 6 is appropriately formed at a necessary place, and various variations of the narrow passage 6 are applied. And similar effects can be obtained.

It should be noted that portions common to the hydrogen generation units A, A1 to A6, B, B7, and B8 according to the first and second embodiments and modifications described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

[Third Embodiment]
As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), the hydrogen generation unit C according to the third embodiment causes hydrogen to be contained in the drinking water 11 by introducing it into the drinking water 11, and a hydrogen-containing liquid. In the hydrogen generating unit C that generates hydrogen, the hydrogen generating unit C holds the hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, the reaction water 22, and the reaction water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2. The non-outflow state holding means is accommodated in a container 71 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed by a tubular constricted passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means has a predetermined amount from the outside of the container 71. The reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2 by applying the energy, and hydrogen is generated from the reaction water 22 in the outflow state with the application of energy as a trigger. Reacts with Agent 2 By the hydrogen produced by the housing body 71 to release through the hydrogen discharge port 7, it is configured to produce a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the invasion of the hydrogen generating unit C of drinking water 11.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. A fragile portion 23b that discharges the contained reaction water 22 to make it flow out is provided.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means are a storage chamber that forms an internal space of a bag-shaped storage body 71 made of a film-like sheet material that is flexible and extremely moisture-proof. 3, a constricted passage 6 communicating from the housing chamber 3 to the outside is provided in the upper portion of the housing chamber 3.

Specifically, the container 71 is formed in a width that can be inserted from the opening of the preparation container 10, and is a sealed bag with a heat-resistant film-like sheet material sealed in both ends. The hydrogen discharge port formed by the constricted passage 6 formed in the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 is used as it is, and is sealed integrally so that one end of the narrowed passage 6 communicates with the storage chamber 3.

The material of the bag 71a as the container 71 is a stretched polypropylene (OPP) which is a transparent plastic film excellent in heat resistance, impact resistance and airtightness, but a plastic material such as polyethylene is used as a base material. The material and the transparency are not particularly limited as long as the external potable water 11 does not permeate inside and the internal reaction water 22 does not permeate outside.

Note that the constriction passage 6 is not in communication with the compartment 23 and is sealed by being overlapped with the outer surface of the compartment 23, so that the hydrogen generation unit C is at the other end of the constriction passage 6. The storage chamber 3 and the outside are in communication with each other through an opening 7 a of a hydrogen discharge port 7.

The compartment 23 is a part that functions as a non-outflow state holding means for holding the reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2 in the hydrogen generator 21, and the storage chamber 3 is separated from the compartment seal portion 23a. It is formed by partitioning in a watertight manner.

Further, a fragile portion 23b formed by weakening the seal strength while maintaining watertightness is provided in a part of the partition seal portion 23a.

As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the weakened portion 23 b can communicate between the inside and outside of the compartment 23 in the accommodation chamber 3 with pressure when the user P presses the compartment 23 portion of the accommodation body 71 with fingers. By forming with the sealing strength and applying the external force as described above, the reaction water 22 can be discharged through the fragile portion 23b to be in an outflow state.

That is, the external force by fingers can be used as energy, and this can be used as a trigger to change the reaction water 22 from the non-outflow state to the outflow state. The hydrogen generating reaction is started by contacting the hydrogen generating agent 2 via 21 to generate hydrogen.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit C according to this embodiment is configured. Therefore, after the reaction water 22 has flowed out by peeling off the fragile portion 23b, as described in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), potable water stored in the preparation container 10 is used. By introducing the hydrogen generation unit C into 11, the hydrogen-containing liquid can be prepared by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11.

In addition, the hydrogen generation unit C is configured to float in the drinking water 11 with hydrogen gas that is packed in the storage chamber 3.

Note that, similarly to the hydrogen generation unit C according to the first embodiment, the hydrogen generation unit C according to the present embodiment has a hydrogen content of about 10 to 15 minutes after the reaction water 22 has flowed out by peeling off the fragile portion 23b. In the case where it is desired to drink immediately after the preparation of the hydrogen-containing liquid, the substantially central part of the preparation container is grasped and the wrist is centered on the left and right at about 180 ° for about 30 seconds. By vigorously shaking and stirring, a hydrogen-containing liquid of about 5.0 ppm can be generated.

During drinking, if the screw cap 10b is opened, the hydrogen generation unit C appears in the vicinity of the opening of the preparation container 10, so that the hydrogen generation unit C can be easily removed and drunk.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit C according to the present embodiment is the same in the hydrogen generation unit C that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11 by introducing it into the drinking water 11. The unit C includes a tubular constriction comprising a hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, reaction water 22, and non-outflow state holding means that holds the reaction water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2. The non-outflow state holding means is configured to be accommodated in a container 71 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed in the passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means applies a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container 71 to react in a non-outflow state. The water 22 is changed to an outflowing state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the reaction water 22 in the outflowing state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 with the application of energy as a trigger. Generation By discharging the hydrogen through the hydrogen discharge port 7 to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the drinking water 11 into the hydrogen generation unit C, compared to the conventional hydrogenation device, It is possible to provide a hydrogen generation unit C that can generate a hydrogen-containing liquid more easily.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. By providing the fragile portion 23b that discharges the reaction water 22 that has been contained to make it flow out, the reaction water can be obtained simply by pressing the compartment 23 from the outside of the container 71 via the hydrogen generator 21 with a fingertip or the like. 22 can be brought into an outflow state, and the hydrogen generation reaction can be started very simply.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means form an internal space of a bag body 71a as a container 71 made of a film-like sheet material having flexibility and extremely high moisture resistance. Since the storage chamber 3 can be configured as a single chamber by providing the constriction passage 6 that is stored in the storage chamber 3 and communicates from the storage chamber 3 to the outside at the top of the storage chamber 3, the structure of the hydrogen generation unit C can be simplified. It is easy to manufacture and can be manufactured at low cost.

Moreover, since the hydrogen generator 21 and the compartment 23 are accommodated in the same accommodation chamber 3, the reaction water 22 discharged from the compartment 23 can be efficiently contributed to the hydrogen production reaction.

Next, a hydrogen generation unit D according to the fourth embodiment will be described. In the present description, explanations and illustrations of various variations of the backflow prevention unit 14, the trap chamber 15, and the constriction passage 6 described above are omitted, but each modification according to the first and second embodiments is omitted. The trap chamber 15 is formed in the same manner as described above, the backflow prevention portion 14 is formed in the trap chamber 15, the narrow passage 6 is appropriately formed at a necessary place, and various variations of the narrow passage 6 are applied. And similar effects can be obtained.

Note that portions common to the hydrogen generation units A, A1 to A6, B, B7, B8, and C according to the first to third embodiments and modifications described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted as appropriate. To do.

[Fourth Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the hydrogen generation unit D according to the fourth embodiment is configured to generate hydrogen-containing liquid by introducing hydrogen into the drinking water 11 by introducing it into the drinking water 11. In the generation unit D, the hydrogen generation unit D includes a hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, a reaction water 22, and a non-outflow state that holds the reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generation agent 2. The holding means is configured to be accommodated in a container 81 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed by a tubular constricted passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means applies a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container 81. The non-outflowing reaction water 22 is changed into an outflowing state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the reaction water 22 in the outflowing state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 with the application of energy as a trigger. Let, contain By the hydrogen produced in the 81 to release through the hydrogen discharge port 7, it is configured to produce a hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the invasion of the hydrogen generating unit D of drinking water 11.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. A fragile portion 82 is provided which discharges the contained reaction water 22 to make it flow out.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means are containers formed of a substantially spherical bag body 81a made of a film-like sheet material having flexibility and extremely high moisture resistance. A compartment chamber 23 is accommodated in the central portion of the accommodating chamber 3 forming the internal space 81, the hydrogen generating agent 2 is accommodated in the outer edge portion thereof, and a constricted passage 6 communicating from the accommodating chamber 3 to the outside is provided in the upper portion of the accommodating chamber 3. Yes.

Specifically, the container 81 (spherical bag body 81a) is formed with an outer diameter that can be charged from the opening of the preparation container 10, and is substantially made of two heat-resistant thin film film polypropylene sheet materials. Each hemisphere is formed in a substantially spherical bag shape that is sealed by sealing each outer edge, and the upper end portion to be sealed is, for example, as shown in FIG. The portion having the hydrogen discharge port 7 formed by the constriction passage 6 formed in the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment is used as it is, and one end portion of the constriction passage 6 communicates with the storage chamber 3. So that it is integrally sealed. The material of the spherical bag 81a is not particularly limited as long as it has heat resistance, the external potable water 11 does not permeate inside, and the internal reaction water 22 does not permeate outside. Absent.

Therefore, in the hydrogen generation unit D, the storage chamber 3 and the outside are in communication with each other through the opening 7 a of the hydrogen discharge port 7 which is the other end of the constricted passage 6.

The compartment 23 is a part that functions as a non-outflow state holding means for holding the reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the spherical bag body 81a is substantially the same as the spherical bag body 81a. It is formed in a substantially spherical bag shape smaller than

Further, the material of the film-like sheet forming the compartment 23 is a thin film polyester, and the whole is formed as the fragile portion 82. That is, the compartment 23 is formed so that any part is broken by being pressed by an external force. The material and transparency are not particularly limited as long as the internal reaction water 22 does not permeate to the outside and is easily broken. That is, the fragile portion 24 is formed such that any portion is broken by being pressed by a predetermined surface pressure without using a separate member such as a penetrating member having a sharp tip.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent 2 is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape without forming a recess 83 that can accommodate the compartment 23 in the central portion without being stored in the hydrogen generator. The compartment 23 is accommodated in the recess 83 and is covered with a substantially spherical container 81.

Note that it is desirable that the hydrogen generating agent 2 be packed so as not to cause a gap in the accommodation chamber 3 as much as possible. Further, the molded hydrogen generating agent 2 is formed to such an extent that it can be easily deformed by the force of fingers.

In the hydrogen generation unit D configured as described above, the pressure when the container 81 is pressed with fingers is applied, so that the shape change of the hydrogen generating agent 2 becomes an external force and the compartment 23 (fragile portion 82). Can be broken, and the contained reaction water 22 can be discharged into an outflow state.

That is, the external force by fingers is used as energy, and this can be used as a trigger to change the reaction water 22 from a non-outflow state to an outflow state. The reaction water 22 in the outflow state is a hydrogen generating agent surrounding the reaction water 22. The hydrogen generation reaction is started by contacting with 2, and hydrogen is generated.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit D according to this embodiment is configured. Therefore, after the reaction water 22 has flowed out due to the breakage of the fragile portion 82, as described in the first embodiment, the drinking water contained in the preparation container 10 as shown in FIGS. By introducing the hydrogen generation unit D into 11, the hydrogen-containing liquid can be prepared by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11.

Also, the hydrogen generation unit D is configured to float in the drinking water 11 with hydrogen gas that is packed in the storage chamber 3.

Note that the hydrogen generation unit D according to the present embodiment is similar to the hydrogen generation unit A according to the first embodiment in about 10 to 15 minutes after the reaction water 22 has flowed out due to the fragile portion 82 being broken. In the case where it is desired to drink immediately after the preparation of the hydrogen-containing liquid, the substantially central part of the preparation container is grasped and the wrist is centered on the left and right at about 180 ° for about 30 seconds. By vigorously shaking and stirring, a hydrogen-containing liquid of about 5.0 ppm can be generated.

During drinking, if the screw cap 10b is opened, the hydrogen generation unit D appears in the vicinity of the opening of the preparation container 10, so that the hydrogen generation unit D can be easily removed and drunk.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit D according to the present embodiment is the same as the hydrogen generation unit D that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the drinking water 11 by introducing it into the drinking water 11. The unit D includes a tubular constriction comprising a hydrogen generating agent 2 that contains water to generate hydrogen, reaction water 22, and non-outflow state holding means that holds the reaction water 22 in a non-outflowing state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent 2. The non-outflow state holding means is configured to be accommodated in a container 81 having a hydrogen discharge port 7 formed in the passage 6, and the non-outflow state holding means applies a predetermined amount of energy from the outside of the container 81 to react in a non-outflow state. The water 22 is changed to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent 2, and the reaction water 22 in the outflow state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 with the application of energy as a trigger. Generation By discharging the hydrogen through the hydrogen discharge port 7 to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of the infiltration of the drinking water 11 into the hydrogen generation unit D, compared to the conventional hydrogenation device, A hydrogen generation unit D that can generate a hydrogen-containing liquid more easily can be provided.

The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment 23 that hermetically accommodates the reaction water 22 to make it non-outflow, and the compartment 23 is provided with a predetermined amount of external force as energy. By providing the fragile portion 82 that discharges the accommodated reaction water 22 to make it flow out, the reaction water can be obtained simply by pressing the compartment 23 through the hydrogen generating agent 2 from the outside of the container 81 with a fingertip or the like. 22 can be brought into an outflow state, and the hydrogen generation reaction can be started very simply.

Further, the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22, and the non-outflow state holding means include a container 81 formed of a substantially spherical bag 81a made of a film-like sheet material having flexibility and extremely high moisture resistance. A compartment 23 at the center of the storage chamber 3 that forms the interior space of the storage chamber, the hydrogen generating agent 2 at the outer edge thereof, and a narrow passage 6 that leads from the storage chamber 3 to the outside at the top of the storage chamber 3. Thus, the storage chamber 3 can be configured as a single chamber, so that the structure of the hydrogen generation unit D can be simplified, can be easily manufactured, and can be manufactured at low cost.

Further, since the hydrogen generating agent 2 and the compartment 23 are accommodated in the same containing chamber 3, and the compartment 23 is surrounded by the hydrogen generating agent 2, the reaction water 22 discharged from the compartment 23 is efficiently used. It can often contribute to the hydrogen production reaction.

Next, a hydrogen generation unit E according to the fifth embodiment will be described. Note that portions common to the hydrogen generation units A, A1 to A6, B, B7, B8, C, and D according to the first to fourth embodiments and modifications described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and described. Omitted as appropriate.

[Fifth Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the hydrogen generation unit E according to the fifth embodiment accommodates a weight (not shown) in the accommodation chamber 3 of the hydrogen generation unit B according to the second embodiment, and a joint portion 61c. One end of a string 64 having a predetermined length is connected to the other end, and a floating body 65 is connected to the other end.

Specifically, the hydrogen generation unit E main body (B) stores a weight in the storage chamber 3 so as to sink into the drinking water 11 even when the hydrogen gas is generated, and opens the hydrogen discharge port 7. A string body insertion and binding hole 61d is formed in the joint portion 61c in the vicinity of 7a, one end of the string body 64 having a predetermined length is bound to the hole 61d, and the other end is substantially the same as a floating member for fishing. The floating bodies 65 having the same shape are bundled.

In this embodiment, the weight is accommodated in the hydrogen generation unit B according to the second embodiment, and the string body 64 is connected to the floating body 65. However, in the other embodiments and modifications described above, It is good also as a same structure using the hydrogen generation unit which concerns.

The weight and the floating body 65 are desirably made of a synthetic resin material that hardly reacts with the reaction water 22 or the drinking water 11, for example, a member formed of polyethylene. The string body 64 is also a component of the string body 64 in the drinking water 11. It is desirable to use a material that does not dissolve, for example, a nylon string.

The floating body 65 has a rod-shaped gripping portion 65a formed at the upper portion and an egg-shaped hollow portion 65b formed at the lower portion.

The string body 64 is formed in such a length that the gripping portion 65 a of the floating body 65 can protrude from the opening of the preparation container 10 even if it is the hydrogen generation unit E sinking to the bottom of the preparation container 10.

As described above, the hydrogen generation unit E according to this embodiment is configured.

Thus, the hydrogen generation unit E according to the present embodiment can release the bubbles 13 rich in hydrogen in a state where the hydrogen generation unit E main body (B) is submerged in the drinking water 11 in the preparation container 10. Therefore, the initial solubility of hydrogen in the drinking water 11 can be improved.

In addition, when drinking, if the screw cap 10b is opened, the gripping portion 65a of the floating body 65 appears in the vicinity of the opening of the preparation container 10, so that the hydrogen generating unit E can be removed and drunk very easily. it can.

As described above, according to the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment, in the hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by introducing the liquid into the liquid, the hydrogen generation unit is A hydrogen generator that generates hydrogen by containing water, water, and a non-outflow state holding unit that holds the water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generator, The non-outflow state holding means changes the water in the non-outflow state to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy from outside the container. Using the energy application as a trigger, the water in the spilled state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, and the hydrogen generated in the container is passed through the discharge means. Since it is configured to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid regardless of infiltration of the liquid into the hydrogen generation unit, hydrogen capable of generating a hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than conventional hydrogenation devices. A generation unit can be provided.

The description of each embodiment described above is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For this reason, it is a matter of course that various modifications can be made in accordance with the design and the like as long as they do not depart from the technical idea according to the present invention other than the embodiments described above.

Next, a hydrogen generation unit according to this embodiment provided with a water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the hydrogen generation unit according to the present embodiment, a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is used as a discharge means, and high-temperature hydrogen generated inside the container is formed by using a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane cooled by a liquid outside the container. When passing, heat exchange is performed, and it is discharged as bubbles in a sufficiently cooled state.

Therefore, compared with the case where the discharge means is realized by a valve mechanism, it is possible to promote the dissolution of hydrogen into the liquid while the bubbles are rising, and the hydrogen-containing liquid in which a high concentration of hydrogen is dissolved can be easily obtained. Obtainable. In particular, it is possible to reduce the trouble of stirring after hydrogen generation.

In addition, if a microporous film material having a large number of extremely fine pores is used as the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane, the bubbles formed by the hydrogen transferred to the liquid side through the membrane are very fine, and this also causes the liquid to enter the liquid. High concentration of hydrogen can be expected.

In addition, the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane selectively selects, for example, water vapor-like minute water molecules or gaseous molecules such as hydrogen, depending on the size and nature of the material passage holes, compared to the mechanical check valve structure. As it passes, the hydrogen gas particles passed through are very small and numerous, and are much easier to dissolve in drinking water. Even without stirring, high-concentration hydrogen gas can be expected to be dissolved. Although the usefulness of the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane for the valve mechanism as the release means is described here, the above description does not inhibit the adoption of the valve mechanism as the release means. Accordingly, the present specification should be construed to include the use of a valve mechanism as the release means.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a hydrogen-containing liquid is generated using the hydrogen generation unit F according to the sixth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, by introducing hydrogen generation unit F into drinking water 11 as a predetermined liquid contained in preparation container 10, hydrogen is contained in drinking water 11 to prepare a hydrogen-containing liquid. Yes.

In FIG. 12, the hydrogen generation unit F shows a state in which a hydrogen generation reaction has already started, and bubbles 13 rich in hydrogen rise from the surface toward the gas reservoir 12. That is, the hydrogen-containing liquid is prepared by dissolving hydrogen in the drinking water 11 while raising the bubbles 13 in the drinking water 11.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the hydrogen generation unit F. As shown in FIG. 13, the hydrogen generation unit F is configured by accommodating a hydrogen generator 21, reaction water 22, and a compartment 23 inside the container 20.

The container 20 is formed in a sealed bag shape by sealing both ends of a tube-shaped reverse osmosis membrane (RO membrane), and substantially the whole functions as a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane.

The hydrogen generator 21 is a part that performs a hydrogen generation reaction by coming into contact with the reaction water 22 that has flowed out, and a hydrogen generating agent is accommodated therein. In this embodiment, the hydrogen generating agent is a mixed powder containing aluminum and calcium hydroxide as main components.

The reaction water 22 is water that is brought into contact with the hydrogen generator 21 (hydrogen generator in the hydrogen generator 21) to cause a hydrogen generation reaction, and pure water is used in the present embodiment. Moreover, in FIG. 13, the reaction water 22 is accommodated in the compartment 23, and is hold | maintained in the non-outflow state.

The compartment 23 is a part that functions as a non-outflow state holding means for holding the reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent in the hydrogen generator 21. It is formed by partitioning in a watertight manner at the portion 23a.

As shown in FIG. 14, the fragile portion 23 b is a seal that allows communication between the inside and outside of the compartment 23 in the housing 20 with the pressure when the user P presses the compartment 23 portion of the housing 20 with a finger or the like. By forming with strength and applying the external force as described above, the reaction water 22 can be discharged through the fragile portion 23b to be in an outflow state.

As shown in FIG. 12, the hydrogen generation unit F that has started the hydrogen generation reaction in this manner is poured into the potable water 11 contained in the preparation container 10 to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid. It can be done easily and easily.

In particular, in the hydrogen adding device shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when a hydrogen generating reaction is caused, it is necessary to add a predetermined amount of water to the hydrogen generating agent. According to the hydrogen generation unit F according to the embodiment, the hydrogen generation reaction can be easily started without requiring such a metering operation.

Furthermore, since the surface of the container 20 is formed of a semipermeable membrane (water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane), the ingress of the drinking water 11 into the container 20 and the reaction product of the hydrogen generating agent are contained in the container. 20 can be reliably prevented from flowing out.

In addition, since the generated hydrogen is cooled through the semipermeable membrane and is dissipated into the drinking water 11 as fine bubbles, it is also efficient from the viewpoint of the temperature dependence of the hydrogen solubility in the liquid. A high-concentration hydrogen-containing liquid can be prepared.

Next, a hydrogen-containing liquid preparation test actually performed using the hydrogen generation unit F will be described.

First, a reverse osmosis membrane (RO membrane) used for the production of RO (Reverse Osmosis) water is processed into a cylindrical shape to contain the aforementioned hydrogen generator and a small plastic bag containing reaction water inside And the openings at both ends were sealed and sealed. In addition, a small plastic bag functions as the compartment 23, and the site | part corresponded to the compartment seal part 23a and the weak part 23b is provided. Further, the sealing of the openings at both ends may be performed by heat welding, or may be sealed by urethane or water-insoluble adhesive.

The hydrogen generation unit F formed in this way was pressed with a fingertip to crush the compartment 23, and water was broken. The solution was poured into a 500 ml capacity plastic bottle filled with pure water, and then closed.

From the surface of the hydrogen generation unit F, bubbles were generated in about 5 to 10 minutes, and these bubbles gradually rose toward the top of the PET bottle. Further, it was confirmed that the internal pressure was increased because the plastic bottle was hardened when gripped.

After 12 hours, the lid of the PET bottle was opened, and the dissolved hydrogen gas concentration was measured several times using a methylene blue reagent. As a result, a value of 6.9 to 7.4 ppm and an average of 7.1 ppm was obtained. From this, it was shown that according to the hydrogen generation unit F according to the present embodiment, the hydrogen-containing liquid can be generated more easily than the conventional hydrogenation device.

Further, the hydrogen-containing liquid was subjected to a mass spectrometer to confirm dissolved impurities, but no elution of aluminum or calcium was detected in the hydrogen-containing liquid. Further, no cation or anion derived from the hydrogen generation unit F was detected, and the hydrogen ion concentration remained neutral.

As described above, according to the hydrogen generation unit F according to the present embodiment, when hydrogen gas is generated by adding reaction water to a hydrogen generator containing metal as a main component, metal elements other than hydrogen gas or water, etc. By using a semi-permeable membrane that cannot permeate into liquids such as drinking water (so-called biocompatible fluids, etc.), hydrogen containing a high concentration of hydrogen gas is much safer and simpler than conventional methods. A containing liquid can be generated. In particular, hydrogen, which is a medical gas that is indispensable for the maintenance of human health in the future, is made more widely available, so the value of medical and industrial use is immeasurable.

In addition, although reference to the test result is omitted, the liquid is infiltrated into the hydrogen generation unit F through the semipermeable membrane by placing the hydrogen generation unit F using the semipermeable membrane in a container filled with the liquid. In addition, the hydrogen generation reaction can be caused without requiring even the pressing operation of the compartment.

The sixth embodiment described above can be said to specifically describe the following hydrogen generation unit and method.
(1-1) A hydrogen generation unit formed of a semipermeable membrane and containing a hydrogen generator.
(1-2) A hydrogen generation unit that uses a semi-permeable membrane as a material to contain a hydrogen generator.
(1-3) A hydrogen generation unit comprising a semipermeable membrane containing a hydrogen generator, wherein water or hydrogen gas is allowed to pass through only the semipermeable membrane regardless of a mechanical mechanism such as a valve.
(1-4) A reverse osmosis membrane for containing RO (Reverse Osmosis) water as a semi-permeable membrane material that contains a hydrogen generator and allows the generated hydrogen gas to permeate from inside the hydrogen generation unit to outside the hydrogen generation unit Hydrogen generation unit using (RO membrane).
(1-5) A container with hydrogen gas generated by generating hydrogen gas in a hydrogen generation unit consisting of a semipermeable membrane containing a hydrogen generator and putting the hydrogen generation unit into a container filled with liquid. A method of easily and highly containing hydrogen gas in a liquid by increasing the internal pressure.
(1-6) A hydrogen generation unit that contains a hydrogen generator and uses a semipermeable membrane as a material for permeating the generated hydrogen gas from inside the hydrogen generation unit to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit.
(1-7) The reaction water for containing the hydrogen generator and generating hydrogen gas is transferred from the liquid in the container filled with the liquid to the inside of the hydrogen generation unit contained in the container. A method of generating hydrogen gas by allowing a liquid to permeate through a semipermeable membrane constituting a part or all of a container, and contacting and reacting with a hydrogen generator.
(1-8) In a hydrogen generation unit comprising a semipermeable membrane as a material for containing a hydrogen generator and transmitting the generated hydrogen gas from inside the hydrogen generation unit to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit, A hydrogen generating unit characterized in that it can permeate water molecules as liquid and hydrogen molecules as gaseous molecules and does not permeate metal ions, inorganic compounds, and organic substances other than water molecules dissolved in the liquid. .
(1-9) A hydrogen generation unit including a compartment that can diffuse reaction water held in a non-outflow state as an outflow state by breaking the water by applying an external force.
(1-10) Enclose a compartment that can diffuse reaction water held in a non-outflow state in an outflow state by applying external force to the container or an accessory that can pass water. Before putting into a container filled with liquid, the reaction water in the compartment is broken, hydrogen gas is generated inside the container, and hydrogen gas is diffused into the liquid through the semipermeable membrane, so that it can be safely A method of containing hydrogen gas in a liquid.
(1-11) As a component constituting a hydrogen generator contained in a hydrogen generator, food additives such as metal aluminum, calcium oxide, or calcium hydroxide, magnesium, zinc, iron, cobalt, nickel, A method of dissolving hydrogen gas in a liquid containing any of lithium, sodium, potassium, strontium, barium, phosphorus, saccharides, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alcohols, and reacting with water.

Contrary to this embodiment, the hydrogen generating agent may be isolated by a fragile material and reacted with water outside or away from the material with energy from the outside. .

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a hydrogen generation unit J according to the seventh embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the hydrogen generation unit J is not particularly illustrated, but the hydrogen generation unit J has substantially the same configuration as the hydrogen generation unit F, but the container 20 is more specifically a waterproof and moisture-permeable material. May be any membrane that can be used for Gore-Tex (registered trademark), such as distracted PTFE, that can be transferred from the drinking water 11 side and permeate with sufficient water to react with the hydrogen generating agent 2. Also, the configuration is different in that the reaction water 22 held in the compartment 23 is not provided. The water that has permeated the inside of the container 20 does not flow out of the container 20 by reacting with the hydrogen generator 2, and can permeate the hydrogen generator 2 while permeating moisture. If it is included in a non-woven fabric or the like, the water that has permeated into the container 20 is retained by the nonwoven fabric or the like, and the reaction water 22 that has reacted with the hydrogen generating agent 2 permeates the container 20 and hardly flows out to the outside. it can.

As shown in FIG. 12, the hydrogen generation unit J formed in this way is also poured into the drinking water 11 accommodated in the preparation container 10, thereby allowing the drinking water 11 to pass through the container 20. The hydrogen generation reaction can be caused to enter the hydrogen generation unit J to cause a hydrogen generation reaction, and the hydrogen-containing liquid can be easily and easily generated.

Next, a hydrogen-containing liquid preparation test actually performed using the hydrogen generation unit J will be described.

First, the expanded PTFE membrane was processed into a cylindrical shape to accommodate the above-described hydrogen generator, and the openings at both ends were sealed and sealed. It should be noted that the sealing of the openings at both ends may be performed by heat welding, or may be sealed with urethane or water-insoluble adhesive.

The hydrogen generation unit J formed in this way was put into a 500 ml capacity PET bottle filled with pure water, allowed to settle, and then closed.

From the surface of the hydrogen generation unit J, bubbles were generated in about 2 to 3 hours, and these bubbles gradually rose toward the top of the PET bottle. In addition, it was confirmed that the internal pressure was increased because the PET bottle was hard when gripped.

After 12 hours, the lid of the PET bottle was opened, and the dissolved hydrogen gas concentration was measured several times using a methylene blue reagent. As a result, a value of 6.9 to 7.4 ppm and an average of 7.1 ppm was obtained. From this, it was shown that according to the hydrogen generation unit J according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than the conventional hydrogenation device.

Further, the hydrogen-containing liquid was subjected to a mass spectrometer to confirm dissolved impurities, but no elution of aluminum or calcium was detected in the hydrogen-containing liquid. Further, no cation or anion derived from the hydrogen generation unit J was detected, and the hydrogen ion concentration remained neutral.

Thus, according to the hydrogen generation unit J according to the present embodiment, when hydrogen gas is generated by adding reaction water to a hydrogen generator containing metal as a main component, metal elements other than hydrogen gas or water, etc. By using a water-repellent breathable material that cannot permeate into liquids such as potable water (so-called biocompatible fluids, etc.), it contains a high concentration of hydrogen gas that is much safer and simpler than conventional methods. A hydrogen-containing liquid can be produced. In particular, hydrogen, which is a medical gas that is indispensable for the maintenance of human health in the future, is made more widely available, so the value of medical and industrial use is immeasurable.

In this embodiment, the example in which the compartment 23 and the reaction water 22 are not provided is mentioned, but it is needless to say that these may be provided.

It can be said that the second embodiment described above specifically describes the following hydrogen generation unit and method.
(2-1) A hydrogen generation unit formed by accommodating a hydrogen generator in a container formed of a waterproof and moisture-permeable material or a water-repellent and breathable material.
(2-2) Hydrogen generation unit using Gore-Tex (registered trademark) material as a waterproof and moisture-permeable material that contains a hydrogen generator and allows the generated hydrogen gas to permeate from the hydrogen generation unit to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit .
(2-3) When using a waterproof and moisture-permeable material that contains the hydrogen generator and allows the generated hydrogen gas to permeate from the hydrogen generation unit to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit, the water vapor permeability from the hydrogen generation unit to the hydrogen Hydrogen generation unit with a bag of waterproof and moisture permeable material to give direction to the generation unit.
(2-4) When using a waterproof and moisture-permeable material that contains a hydrogen generator and allows the generated hydrogen gas to permeate from the inside of the hydrogen generation unit to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit, the water vapor permeability is reduced from the inside of the hydrogen generation unit to the hydrogen. Hydrogen generation unit with a bag of waterproof and moisture-permeable material to give direction to the generation unit.
(2-5) Waterproof and moisture permeable by generating hydrogen gas in a state where a hydrogen generating unit made of a waterproof moisture permeable material or a water-repellent breathable material containing a hydrogen generator is put in a container filled with liquid. A method of easily and highly containing hydrogen gas in a liquid by increasing the pressure in the container due to hydrogen gas diffused in the liquid through the material or the water-repellent breathable material.
(2-6) The hydrogen generation unit containing the hydrogen generator and the reaction water for generating hydrogen gas from the liquid filled in the container into the hydrogen generation unit charged in the container A method in which hydrogen gas is generated by invading in a state of water vapor through a waterproof and moisture-permeable material that is a material constituting at least a part of the material and contacting and reacting with a hydrogen generator.
(2-7) A waterproof and moisture permeable material in a hydrogen generation unit comprising a waterproof and moisture permeable material as a material for containing a hydrogen generator and allowing the generated hydrogen gas to permeate from the inside of the hydrogen generation unit to the outside of the hydrogen generation unit. Is a hydrogen generating unit characterized in that hydrogen molecules and water vapor are permeated as gaseous molecules and metal ions, inorganic compounds, and organic substances dissolved in the liquid are not permeated.
(2-8) Enclose a compartment that can diffuse reaction water that has been kept in a non-outflow state as an outflow state by enclosing it in a container or an accessory that can pass water by causing external force to break water. Before putting into a container filled with liquid, the reaction water in the compartment is broken, hydrogen gas is generated inside the container, and hydrogen gas is diffused into the liquid through a waterproof and moisture-permeable material to ensure safety. In which hydrogen gas is contained in the liquid.
(2-9) A container in which a hydrogen generation unit in which a part or all of a container for storing a hydrogen generating agent is formed of a waterproof moisture-permeable material or a water-repellent material such as Gore-Tex is filled with a liquid In the method of increasing the pressure in the container filled with liquid by hydrogen generated in the hydrogen generation unit and dissolving the hydrogen gas at a high concentration by the pressure, in the container packed with liquid By competing the pressure and the osmotic pressure generated in the waterproof / breathable material or water repellent / breathable material to reduce the pressure difference between the inside / outside of the waterproof / breathable material / water repellent / breathable material, A method that allows hydrogen gas or water vapor to pass through the material safely.
(2-10) As a component constituting the hydrogen generator contained in the hydrogen generator, food additives such as metal aluminum, calcium oxide, or calcium hydroxide, magnesium, zinc, iron, cobalt, nickel, A method of dissolving hydrogen gas in a liquid containing any of lithium, sodium, potassium, strontium, barium, phosphorus, saccharides, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alcohols, and reacting with water.

[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, a hydrogen generation unit G according to an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a part of the hydrogen generation unit G according to this embodiment in a cutaway manner. In the following description, the same components as those of the hydrogen generation unit F described above may be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof may be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 15, the hydrogen generation unit G has substantially the same configuration as the hydrogen generation unit F. However, by freezing the reaction water 30, the frozen reaction water 30 itself is kept in a non-outflow state holding means. The configuration is different in that it functions as

Specifically, the hydrogen generation unit G is configured by accommodating a hydrogen generator 31 in a container 20.

The hydrogen generator 31 is configured by enclosing a powdered hydrogen generating agent 31b in a generating agent containing bag 31a configured to allow at least hydrogen to pass therethrough.

The generating agent containing bag 31a plays a role of preventing the hydrogen generating agent 31b from being dissipated in the containing body 20, and is formed of a nonwoven fabric in this embodiment.

As shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 15, the hydrogen generating agent 31 b includes an aluminum powder 33 and a calcium hydroxide powder 34, and a hydrogen generation reaction is caused by supplying liquid water. It is configured as possible.

Characteristically, the hydrogen generation unit G according to the present embodiment further includes ice particles 35 formed by freezing the reaction water 30 in the hydrogen generating agent 31b.

Therefore, when the hydrogen generating unit G (hydrogen generating agent 31b) is at a temperature below the freezing point of the reaction water 30, for example, in an environment such as a freezer, the reaction water 30 is maintained in a non-outflow state, and hydrogen generation No reaction takes place.

Further, when the hydrogen generating unit G is taken out of the freezer and exposed to a normal temperature atmosphere, warmed by hand, or put into the drinking water 11, heat as energy is given to the ice particles 35. The ice particles 35 are melted and the reaction water 30 changes to the outflow state, and reacts with the aluminum powder 33 and the calcium hydroxide powder 34 to generate hydrogen.

Also with the hydrogen generation unit G configured as described above, it is possible to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid more easily than the conventional hydrogenation device.

Next, a hydrogen-containing liquid preparation test actually performed using the hydrogen generation unit G will be described.

First, a waterproof and moisture-permeable material film such as Gore-Tex or a distracted PTFE film is processed into a cylindrical shape, and the above-described hydrogen generator 31 (mixed with ice formed by freezing a sufficient amount of water for the hydrogen gas generation reaction) ) And the openings at both ends were sealed and sealed under freezing temperature conditions. It should be noted that the sealing of the openings at both ends may be performed by heat welding, or may be sealed with urethane or water-insoluble adhesive.

The hydrogen generation unit G thus formed was taken out of, for example, a freezer, put into a 500 ml capacity PET bottle filled with pure water, allowed to settle, and then closed.

From the surface of the hydrogen generation unit G, bubbles were generated in about 10 to 20 minutes, and these bubbles gradually rose toward the top of the PET bottle. Further, it was confirmed that the internal pressure was increased because the plastic bottle was hardened when gripped.

After 12 hours, the lid of the PET bottle was opened and the dissolved hydrogen gas concentration was measured several times using a methylene blue reagent. As a result, a value of 6.8 to 7.4 ppm and an average of 7.2 ppm was obtained. From this, according to the hydrogen generation unit G according to the present embodiment, it was shown that the hydrogen-containing liquid can be generated more easily than the conventional hydrogenation device.

Further, the hydrogen-containing liquid was subjected to a mass spectrometer to confirm dissolved impurities, but no elution of aluminum or calcium was detected in the hydrogen-containing liquid. Further, no cation or anion derived from the hydrogen generation unit G was detected, and the hydrogen ion concentration remained neutral.

Thus, according to the hydrogen generation unit G according to the present embodiment, a container in which the amount of water necessary for the hydrogen generation reaction is mixed with the hydrogen generating agent in a frozen state and the liquid is packed at the thawing temperature during use. Hydrogen gas is generated from the hydrogen generation unit charged in the container at the time of use by reacting the water (reaction water) that has been thawed and flowed out by reaction with the hydrogen generating agent. By diffusing hydrogen gas into the liquid through the membrane, the waterproof and moisture permeable material film, and the water-repellent gas permeable material film, the hydrogen gas can be contained in the liquid safely and easily. In other words, a hydrogen-containing liquid containing high-concentration hydrogen gas can be prepared much safer and more easily than conventional methods, so that hydrogen, which is a medical gas indispensable for human health in the future, is more widely used. It can be said that the utility value in medical and industrial fields is immeasurable.

In this embodiment, the hydrogen generating agent 31b is prepared by mixing the ice particles 35 together with the aluminum powder 33 and the calcium hydroxide powder 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hydrogen generator 21 that does not include the ice particles 35 and an ice block formed by freezing water in an amount necessary for the hydrogen generation reaction may be separately stored in the container 20. good. Even in such a configuration, the hydrogen generation reaction can be caused by melting the ice block and causing the reaction water to flow out.

The third embodiment described above can be said to specifically describe the following hydrogen generation unit and method.
(3-1) A hydrogen generating unit in which frozen water is contained at a freezing temperature in a hydrogen generating agent that generates hydrogen gas by reacting with water.
(3-2) A hydrogen generation unit in which water sufficient to generate hydrogen is mixed at a freezing temperature, that is, in a frozen state, into a hydrogen generator containing a metal that can generate hydrogen by reacting with water.
(3-3) A water-absorbing material made of non-woven fabric that absorbs moisture enough to generate hydrogen and slowly leaks it into a hydrogen generator containing a metal that can generate hydrogen by reacting with water. A hydrogen generation unit mixed in a frozen state.
(3-4) A hydrogen generator containing metal that can generate hydrogen by reacting with water is mixed with frozen water sufficient to generate hydrogen, and the liquid is packed at the thawing temperature during use. A method of reacting a reaction water in a hydrogen generating agent which has been put into a sealed container and sealed and closed to flow out by thawing, and a component such as a metal capable of generating hydrogen by reacting with water.
(3-5) Materials (compartments) that can easily break water, such as vinyl materials, into hydrogen generators that contain hydrogen and other metals that can generate hydrogen by reacting with water. Chamber)), mixed with water, ruptured at the thawing temperature before use, put in a container filled with liquid, sealed and closed, and the reaction water in the hydrogen generating agent that was discharged by thawing, A method of reacting a component such as a metal capable of generating hydrogen by reacting with water.

In this embodiment, the non-outflow state holding means is realized by freezing water. However, as described above, the hydrogen generating agent is not caused to cause a hydrogen generation reaction in an extremely low fluidity state or a solidified state. Non-outflow using a gelling agent that can be changed by applying energy between the state (non-outflow state) and the state of high fluidity that can cause the hydrogen generating reaction of the hydrogen generator (outflow state) A state holding means may be realized.

[Ninth Embodiment]
Next, a hydrogen generation unit H according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the hydrogen generation unit H according to the present embodiment.

The hydrogen generation unit H is a substantially Spitz-shaped tubular body formed of a resin in a sachet-shaped hydrogen generation structure 40 including a compartment 23 serving as a non-outflow state holding means containing the reaction water 22 and a hydrogen generator 21. It is accommodated and formed in the container 41.

The hydrogen generation structure 40 has substantially the same configuration as the hydrogen generation unit F described above, but the bag body that encloses the hydrogen generation body 21 and the compartment 23 is not limited to the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane, and hydrogen generation is performed. The hydrogen generator housing bag 40a is formed of a predetermined resin that can withstand the heat generated from the body 21.

The hydrogen generator housing bag 40a is provided with a pore 40b for releasing hydrogen generated in the hydrogen generation reaction from the inside of the hydrogen generator housing bag 40a into the housing 41. Hydrogen can be smoothly diffused through a plurality of pores formed in the hole 40b.

The container 41 includes a bottomed tubular container body 41a formed of resin and a container cover body 41b that closes the upper opening of the container body 41a.

The container body 41a is a part for housing the hydrogen generating component 40 when the hydrogen generating unit H is put into the liquid.

The container lid body 41b is a substantially cylindrical member formed so as to be fitted into the upper opening of the container body 41a, and includes a hole 41c at the approximate center.

Further, a permeable membrane portion 41e formed by stretching a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is formed at the upper end portion of the hole portion 41c, so that the hydrogen inside the accommodating body 41 can be diffused out of the accommodating body 41.

And, according to the hydrogen generation unit H having such a configuration, in generating the hydrogen-containing liquid, first, the reaction water 22 contained by pressing the compartment 23 of the hydrogen generation structure 40 is brought into an outflow state, The hydrogen generating reaction is caused to contact with the hydrogen generator 21.

Next, the hydrogen generation structure 40 that has started the hydrogen generation reaction is accommodated in the container body 41a, closed with the container cover body 41b, and poured into the liquid.

Then, hydrogen generated in the hydrogen generating structure 40 is stored in the container 41 through the pores 40b.

The hydrogen in the container 41 is gradually released from the permeable membrane portion 41e as the internal pressure increases, and hydrogen is dissolved in the liquid to generate a hydrogen-containing liquid.

Thus, even with the hydrogen generation unit H according to the present embodiment, it is possible to save as much as possible the trouble of measuring the reaction water 22 as compared with the conventional hydrogenation device, and the hydrogen-containing liquid can be more easily obtained. Can be generated.

[Tenth embodiment]
Next, a hydrogen generation unit I according to the tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the hydrogen generation unit I according to this embodiment.

The hydrogen generation unit I includes a container 50 formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with a bottom and a lid, and a hydrogen generator 21 accommodated in the container 50.

The container 50 includes a lower cylinder part 51 that constitutes the lower part of the container 50 and an upper cylinder part 52 that constitutes the upper part, and there is a floating part between the lower cylinder part 51 and the upper cylinder part 52. 53 is interposed.

The lower cylinder portion 51 is a bottomed cylindrical member having an upper opening, and is configured to accommodate the hydrogen generator 21 therein.

Further, on the outer surface of the bottom portion of the lower cylinder portion 51, a slag portion 51a functioning as a weight for allowing the container 50 to settle in the liquid is disposed.

The upper cylinder portion 52 is a covered cylindrical member having a lower opening, and the material thereof is formed of a soft material having elasticity such as silicon so that it can be easily deformed by the force of a fingertip or the like.

Further, a substantially funnel-shaped partition wall portion 52a is disposed and partitioned inside the upper cylindrical portion 52, and as a non-outflow state holding means for containing the reaction water 22 and holding the reaction water 22 in a non-outflow state. A functioning compartment 23 is provided.

Further, the reaction water 22 accommodated in the partition chamber 23 is not discharged to the tip of the partition wall portion 52a narrowed downward, but the reaction water 22 stored in the partition chamber 23 is not discharged to the partition chamber 23 (upper cylinder portion 52) by a fingertip or the like. A fragile portion 52b that is broken by force to be in an outflow state is formed.

The floating part 53 is a part that expands in a floating ring shape due to the generated hydrogen. As shown in FIG. 17B, the upper edge of the slit part 53 a formed around the inner periphery of the floating part 53. The upper cylindrical portion 52 is connected to the lower opening periphery, and the lower edge of the slit portion 53 a is connected to the upper opening periphery of the lower cylindrical portion 51. In FIG. 17A, the floating part 53 shows a deflated state before the hydrogen generation reaction is performed.

Further, the float part 53 is formed of a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane so that the hydrogen stored in the float part 53 can be released out of the container 50.

According to the hydrogen generation unit I having such a configuration, in generating the hydrogen-containing liquid, first, the reaction water 22 contained by pressing the compartment 23 of the upper cylindrical portion 52 is brought into an outflow state, The hydrogen generating reaction is caused to contact with the generator 21 and put into the liquid.

Then, the hydrogen generation unit I settles in the liquid by the sediment part 51a provided in the lower cylinder part 51, and reaches the bottom part in the preparation container 10 shown in FIG. 12, for example.

The hydrogen generated in the container 50 is stored in the float part 53 via the slit part 53 a as shown in FIG. 17B, and the bubbles 13 are formed via the water repellent hydrogen permeable membrane forming the float part 53. Is produced and gradually diffused into the liquid. That is, hydrogen is dissolved in the liquid to produce a hydrogen-containing liquid.

Also, along with this, the floating part 53 gradually expands to form a floating ring shape, and generates buoyancy that causes the hydrogen generating unit I to float.

Thereby, the hydrogen generation unit I gradually moves upward in the preparation container 10.

Therefore, when the preparation container 10 is opened and the hydrogen-containing liquid is taken out from the preparation container 10, the hydrogen generation unit I floats up to the upper opening of the preparation container 10, so that hydrogen is generated from the preparation container 10. Unit I can be easily removed.

Finally, the description of each embodiment described above is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For this reason, it is a matter of course that various modifications can be made in accordance with the design and the like as long as they do not depart from the technical idea according to the present invention other than the embodiments described above.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, hydrogen generated inside the container is released to the outside through a membrane and dissolved in external water to prepare hydrogen-containing water. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The membrane itself may be a place for dissolving hydrogen in water. Specifically, the membrane is made of a material that prevents liquid water from permeating but swells with liquid water and is permeable to hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas may be dissolved in the swollen water inside the film thickness to generate hydrogen-containing water by allowing hydrogen gas to permeate through the membrane swelled with water. . The hydrogen-containing water generated inside the film thickness is gradually released from the inside of the film thickness to the outside of the film due to the concentration gradient of the hydrogen concentration inside and outside the film thickness. Can be made with water.

A Hydrogen generation unit A1 Hydrogen generation unit A2 Hydrogen generation unit A3 Hydrogen generation unit A4 Hydrogen generation unit A5 Hydrogen generation unit A6 Hydrogen generation unit B Hydrogen generation unit B7 Hydrogen generation unit B8 Hydrogen generation unit C Hydrogen generation unit D Hydrogen generation unit E Hydrogen Generation unit F Hydrogen generation unit G Hydrogen generation unit H Hydrogen generation unit I Hydrogen generation unit P User 1 Container 2 Hydrogen generating agent 3 Storage chamber 3a Water storage chamber 3b Agent storage chamber 4 Penetration member 4a Penetrating protrusion 5 Moving passage 6 Narrowing Passage 7 Hydrogen outlet 11 Liquid (drinking water)
14 Backflow prevention part 15 Trap chamber 20 Container 21 Hydrogen generator 22 Water (reaction water)
23 compartment 27 hydrogen gas 23b vulnerable part 24 vulnerable part 30 reaction water (freezing)
31 Hydrogen Generator 31b Hydrogen Generating Agent 35 Ice Particle 52b Fragile Part 61 Container 71 Container 81 Container 82 Vulnerable Part

Claims

In a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen-containing liquid by containing hydrogen in the liquid by introducing into the liquid,
The hydrogen generation unit
A hydrogen generator that contains water to generate hydrogen;
water and,
Non-outflow state holding means for holding the water in a non-outflow state that does not react with the hydrogen generating agent, and configured to be housed in a container provided with hydrogen gas release means,
The non-outflow state holding means changes the water in the non-outflow state to an outflow state capable of reacting with the hydrogen generating agent by applying a predetermined amount of energy from outside the container.
Using the energy application as a trigger, the water in the spilled state is reacted with the hydrogen generating agent, and hydrogen generated in the container is released through the releasing means, thereby generating hydrogen in the liquid. A hydrogen generation unit configured to generate the hydrogen-containing liquid irrespective of infiltration into the unit.
The hydrogen generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the discharge means is formed by a hydrogen discharge port formed by a constricted passage.
The hydrogen generating agent, the water, and the non-outflow state holding means are housed in a housing chamber formed in the housing body having the hydrogen discharge port, and a backflow prevention unit is provided in the narrowed passage communicating with the housing chamber. The hydrogen generation unit according to claim 2, wherein the hydrogen generation unit is formed.
4. The trap chamber for storing the water that is likely to flow out from the inside of the container and the liquid that has entered from the outside of the container is formed in the middle portion of the narrowed passage. Hydrogen generation unit.
The backflow prevention unit includes an end portion of the constriction passage extending into the accommodation chamber and / or the trap chamber at at least one location of the communication chamber or / and the communication base between the trap chamber and the constriction passage. The hydrogen generation unit according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the hydrogen generation unit is formed.
The hydrogen generating unit according to claim 1, wherein the releasing means is formed of a water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane.
The hydrogen generating unit according to claim 6, wherein the water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is composed of at least one selected from a waterproof and moisture permeable material, a semipermeable membrane, a reverse osmosis membrane, and a distracted PTFE.
The water-repellent hydrogen permeable membrane is a membrane having an extremely large surface area by forming a large number of fine pores, and by allowing hydrogen to permeate through the pores, a large number of fine hydrogen bubbles are generated from the surface of the membrane. The hydrogen generation unit according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the hydrogen generation unit is generated.
The non-outflow state holding means is a flexible compartment that contains the water in a hermetically closed state and is in a non-outflow state. The compartment is accommodated by applying a predetermined amount of external force as the energy. The hydrogen generating unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a fragile portion that discharges the water to make it flow out.
The storage chamber includes a water storage chamber and an agent storage chamber, and the storage body includes a penetrating member in which the water storage chamber is formed in an upper portion and the partition chamber and a penetrating protrusion having a sharp tip are formed. The penetrating member accommodates the penetrating protrusion in the fragile portion of the compartment, and forms the agent accommodating chamber in the lower portion to accommodate the hydrogen generating agent. The water accommodating chamber and the agent accommodating chamber The hydrogen generation unit according to claim 9, wherein the constricted passage is provided in an upper part of the water storage chamber and communicates with the outside from the water storage chamber.
11. The energy according to claim 1, wherein the energy is heat and the water is frozen, and the frozen water itself functions as the non-outflow state holding means. The hydrogen generation unit described.
11. The energy according to claim 1, wherein the energy is heat and the water is gelled, and the gelled water itself functions as the non-outflow state holding means. The hydrogen generation unit according to item.