WO2016158347A1 - Electrolyzed-water generation device - Google Patents

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WO2016158347A1
WO2016158347A1 PCT/JP2016/057976 JP2016057976W WO2016158347A1 WO 2016158347 A1 WO2016158347 A1 WO 2016158347A1 JP 2016057976 W JP2016057976 W JP 2016057976W WO 2016158347 A1 WO2016158347 A1 WO 2016158347A1
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  • the present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generating apparatus that generates electrolyzed hydrogen water by electrolyzing water.
  • Electrolytic hydrogen water is attracting attention as it exhibits an excellent effect in improving gastrointestinal symptoms. Further, electrolytic hydrogen water has attracted attention as being suitable for removal of active oxygen.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an electrolyzed water generating device including a detachable water purification cartridge for purifying tap water and an electrolysis tank for electrolyzing water purified by the water purification cartridge.
  • information such as the accumulated amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge and the accumulated time using the water purification cartridge is stored in the memory in the main body of the device for repair and maintenance of the electrolyzed water generating device. It's being used.
  • the above information can be transferred to a maintenance computer by connecting a dedicated cable to a terminal provided on the apparatus body by a service person (repair person) of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus.
  • the terminal to which the cable is connected is usually provided inside the apparatus main body so as not to impair the aesthetics of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus and not to be affected by water droplets flying from the kitchen sink. Therefore, when connecting a cable to a terminal, it is necessary to disassemble the apparatus main body, and there is a problem that labor is increased.
  • the electrolyzed water generating apparatus normally includes an “hydrogen water mode” for discharging the electrolyzed hydrogen water generated in the electrolyzer, an “acid water mode” for discharging the electrolyzed acidic water generated in the electrolyzer, and the electrolyzer. It can be operated in a “non-electrolyzed water mode” in which water that has not been electrolyzed is discharged.
  • a serviceman since the operation of the apparatus main body in each mode is different, it is configured so that a serviceman can obtain information useful for maintenance such as operation time accumulated individually for each mode. It is desirable that
  • the present invention has been devised in view of the actual situation as described above, and provides an electrolyzed water generating apparatus that can easily access information useful for various maintenance such as operation time without disassembling the apparatus main body.
  • the main purpose The main purpose.
  • the present invention includes an apparatus main body having an electrolyzer that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge that is provided upstream or downstream of the electrolyzer and purifies water, and the water purification cartridge stores storage means.
  • the electrolyzed water generating apparatus is exchanged by attaching and detaching the water purification cartridge to and from the apparatus main body, and the apparatus main body communicates with the storage means of the water purification cartridge installed.
  • the communication means counts the total counted by the counting means when the water flow accumulated by the water accumulation means exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Between, characterized by recording in the memory means of the purification cartridge.
  • the communication unit records the water flow amount accumulated by the water amount accumulation unit in the storage unit in association with the total time.
  • the apparatus main body is an electrolyzed water mode for discharging water electrolyzed in the electrolyzer and a non-electrolyzed water mode for discharging water not electrolyzed in the electrolyzer.
  • a time integration unit that integrates the operation time for each mode based on the time counted by the counting unit, and the communication unit integrates the time integration unit. It is desirable to record the operation time for each mode in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
  • the communication unit is configured so that each mode integrated by the time integrating unit when the water flow rate integrated by the water amount integrating unit exceeds a predetermined threshold value. It is desirable to record the operation time for each time in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
  • the apparatus main body further includes self-diagnosis means for diagnosing whether or not the operation state in each mode is normal, and the communication means includes the self-diagnosis means It is desirable to record the result of the diagnosis in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
  • the apparatus main body further includes a number counting unit that counts the number of replacements of the water purification cartridge, and the communication unit determines the number of replacements counted by the number counting unit. It is desirable to record in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
  • the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with a storage unit of a water purification cartridge, a flow rate sensor that detects a water flow rate that passes through the water purification cartridge per unit time, and a water flow rate that is detected by the flow rate sensor.
  • Water amount integrating means for integrating The communication unit records the total time counted by the counting unit in the storage unit of the water purification cartridge when the amount of water accumulated by the water amount integrating unit exceeds a predetermined threshold.
  • the water purification cartridge is configured to be exchangeable by attaching and detaching to the apparatus main body.
  • a service person or the like of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus can easily and quickly obtain information about the total time from the storage means of the water purification cartridge detached from the apparatus main body, and can be used for maintenance. Further, the total time is recorded when the amount of water accumulated by the water amount accumulating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, so that the shortage of the storage capacity of the storage means can be suppressed.
  • the user can send a used water purification cartridge to a service center of the electrolyzed water generating device or the like while continuing to use the electrolyzed water generating device by exchanging with a new water purifying cartridge. As a result, the usage status of the electrolyzed water generating device can be accurately grasped at a service center or the like, and can be used for periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating device.
  • FIG. 1 It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of FIG.
  • FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment.
  • the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes an apparatus body 2 having an electrolyzer 4 that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge 5 that purifies water supplied to the electrolyzer 4.
  • FIG. 1 the case which comprises a part of apparatus main body 2 is shown with the dashed-two dotted line, and the main structures of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 are seen through.
  • An operation unit 21 operated by a user is provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body 2.
  • the electrolytic cell 4 is fixed to the apparatus main body 2 via, for example, a screw (not shown).
  • the electrolytic cell 4 may be fixed by a method such as fitting.
  • An electrolytic chamber 40 is formed inside the electrolytic cell 4.
  • the water purification cartridge 5 is replaceable by being attached to and detached from the apparatus main body 2.
  • the water purification cartridge 5 is generally composed of activated carbon, a hollow fiber membrane or the like, and the purification function gradually decreases as the integrated amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge 5 increases due to its nature. Therefore, in order to obtain stable quality electrolyzed water, replacement with a new water purification cartridge 5 is required.
  • the household electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 is configured such that the user can easily replace the water purification cartridge 5 without disassembling the apparatus main body 2. For example, when the lid member 3 is opened, the water purification cartridge 5 is exposed from the apparatus main body 2 and can be easily replaced. The lid member 3 can be easily opened without using a tool or the like.
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the electrolyzed water generator 1.
  • the water purification cartridge 5 is provided upstream of the electrolytic cell 4.
  • Raw water is supplied to the water purification cartridge 5.
  • tap water is generally used, but well water, ground water, and the like can be used.
  • the purified water cartridge 5 purifies the raw water by filtration and supplies the obtained purified water to the electrolysis chamber 40.
  • the water purification cartridge 5 may be provided downstream of the electrolytic cell 4. In this case, the water purification cartridge 5 purifies the water that has passed through the electrolytic cell 4.
  • an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag 51 is provided in the water purification cartridge 5 as storage means for storing information.
  • the RFID tag 51 is a storage means that can read and write information by wireless communication.
  • the storage unit may be configured to read and write information by wired communication.
  • unique ID information for specifying the water purification cartridge 5 is stored.
  • Information for specifying the water purification cartridge 5 can be used as information for confirming that the water purification cartridge 5 is a genuine product of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1.
  • the electrolyzed water generating device 1 cannot obtain the above information, and therefore the genuine water purifying cartridge 5 is not attached. I can understand.
  • the electrolyzed water generating device 1 can stop the electrolyzed water generating operation and prompt the user to replace the genuine water purifying cartridge 5 with a notification means (not shown).
  • an anode power supply 41 and a cathode power supply 42 are arranged to face each other.
  • a diaphragm 43 is disposed between the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42.
  • the diaphragm 43 divides the electrolysis chamber 40 into an anode chamber 40a on the anode power supply 41 side and a cathode chamber 40b on the cathode power supply 42 side.
  • Water is supplied to both the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b of the electrolysis chamber 40, and a DC voltage is applied to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42, whereby water is electrolyzed in the electrolysis chamber 40.
  • the diaphragm 43 allows ions generated by electrolysis to pass through.
  • the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42 are electrically connected via the diaphragm 43.
  • electrolytic reduced water is obtained in the cathode chamber 40b, and electrolytic acidic water is obtained in the anode chamber 40a.
  • electrolytic hydrogen water In the cathode chamber 40b, hydrogen gas is generated by electrolysis and dissolves in the water in the cathode chamber 40b. Therefore, the electrolytically reduced water obtained in the cathode chamber 40b is also referred to as “electrolytic hydrogen water” and is effective in removing active oxygen (hereinafter referred to as electrolytic hydrogen water).
  • the apparatus main body 2 further includes a control means 6, a water inlet 7, a water outlet 8, a communication means 9, and a power source 10.
  • Control means 6 controls each part of the apparatus such as the electrolytic cell 4.
  • the control means 6 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing ⁇ ⁇ Unit) that executes various arithmetic processes and information processing, a program that controls the operation of the CPU, and a memory that stores various information.
  • a CPU Central Processing ⁇ ⁇ Unit
  • Current detection means 44 is provided on the current supply line between the anode power supply 41 and the control means 6.
  • the current detection unit 44 may be provided in a current supply line between the cathode power supply 42 and the control unit 6.
  • the current detection unit 44 detects the electrolytic current supplied to the power feeding bodies 41 and 42 and outputs a signal corresponding to the value to the control unit 6.
  • the control means 6 performs feedback control of the voltage applied between the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42 based on the signal input from the current detection means 44. For example, when the electrolysis current is excessive, the control unit 6 decreases the voltage, and when the electrolysis current is excessive, the control unit 6 increases the voltage. Thereby, the electrolysis current supplied to the power feeding bodies 41 and 42 can be appropriately controlled.
  • the water inlet 7 is provided downstream of the water purification cartridge 5 and upstream of the electrolytic cell 4.
  • the water inlet 7 has a water supply pipe 71, a flow rate sensor 72, a branching portion 73, a flow rate adjustment valve 74, and the like.
  • the water supply pipe 71 guides the water supplied to the electrolyzed water generating device 1 to the electrolysis chamber 40.
  • the flow rate sensor 72 is provided in the water supply pipe 71.
  • the flow rate sensor 72 periodically detects the flow rate per unit time of water supplied to the electrolysis chamber 40 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “flow rate”) F, and outputs a signal corresponding to the value F to the control means 6. Output to.
  • the branch part 73 branches the water supply pipe 71 into two directions of the water supply pipes 71a and 71b.
  • the flow rate adjusting valve 74 connects the water supply pipes 71a and 71b to the anode chamber 40a or the cathode chamber 40b.
  • the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b is adjusted by the flow rate adjusting valve 74 under the control of the control means 6.
  • the flow rate adjusting valve 74 adjusts the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40a and the cathode chamber 40b in order to increase the water utilization efficiency. Thereby, a pressure difference may arise between the anode chamber 40a and the cathode chamber 40b.
  • the flow sensor 72 is provided on the upstream side of the branching portion 73, the sum of the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40a and the flow rate of water supplied to the cathode chamber 40b, that is, A flow rate F of water supplied to the electrolysis chamber 40 is detected.
  • the water outlet 8 is provided on the downstream side of the electrolytic cell 4.
  • the water discharge section 8 includes a flow path switching valve 81, a water discharge pipe 82, a drain pipe 83, and the like.
  • the flow path switching valve 81 is controlled by the control means 6 and selectively connects the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b to the water discharge pipe 82 or the drain pipe 83.
  • the communication unit 9 performs wireless communication with the RFID tag 51, reads unique ID information for specifying the water purification cartridge 5 stored in the RFID tag 51, and controls a signal corresponding to the information. 6 to send.
  • the communication means 9 of the present embodiment is a reader / writer device having a function of writing information to the RFID tag 51 in addition to the information reading function described above.
  • the communication means 9 may be configured to read / write information from / to the storage means of the water purification cartridge 5 by wired communication.
  • the power supply means 10 supplies power to each part of the apparatus main body 2 such as the electrolytic cell 4 and the control means 6.
  • the power supply means 10 converts AC power supplied from an AC commercial power source into DC power and supplies it to each part of the apparatus main body 2.
  • the control means 6 has a function as counting means for counting time and a function as water amount integrating means for integrating the water flow detected by the flow sensor 72.
  • the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 is stored in the memory of the control means 6. Then, when the accumulated water flow rate exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “total time” counted by the control means 6 is recorded in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 attached to the apparatus main body 2. Is done.
  • the “total time” recorded in the RFID tag 51 can be used as information indicating the frequency of use of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 for repair or periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating device 1.
  • a service person or the like of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can easily and quickly obtain information about the “total time” from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 detached from the apparatus main body 2, which can be used for maintenance. It becomes possible.
  • the RFID tag 51 that is required to be downsized and reduced in cost tends to have a smaller storage capacity than a normal memory or the like.
  • the frequency of recording is limited, and the RFID tag 51 is stored. Insufficient capacity can be suppressed.
  • the user can send the used water purification cartridge 5 to the service center of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like while continuing to use the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 by exchanging with a new water purifying cartridge 5. Thereby, the use condition of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can be accurately grasped at a service center or the like, and can be used for periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like.
  • the communication means 9 preferably records the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 in the storage means in association with the “total time” when recording the “total time”. Such a configuration is particularly effective in a form in which a plurality of threshold values for the water flow rate are set and “total time” is recorded for each threshold value.
  • the apparatus main body 2 can be operated in an “electrolyzed water mode” in which electrolyzed water is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82 and a “non-electrolyzed water mode” in which water that has not been electrolyzed is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82.
  • the “electrolyzed water mode” includes a “hydrogen water mode” for discharging reducing electrolytic hydrogen water from the water discharge pipe 82 and an “acid water mode” for discharging electrolytic acidic water from the water discharge pipe 82.
  • Each mode is configured to be selectable by the user.
  • the user can switch the operation mode of the apparatus main body 2 by operating the operation unit 21 provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body 2 shown in FIG. At this time, the operation unit 21 outputs a signal for switching the operation mode to the control means 6.
  • the control means 6 controls the electrolytic cell 4, the flow rate adjustment valve 74, the flow path switching valve 81 and the like according to the signal input from the operation unit 21, and switches the operation mode of the apparatus main body 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 in the “hydrogen water mode”.
  • the cathode switching chamber 81 connects the cathode chamber 40 b and the water discharge pipe 82, and connects the anode chamber 40 a and the drain pipe 83. Accordingly, the electrolytic hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 b is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82, and the electrolytic acidic water generated in the anode chamber 40 a is discharged from the drain pipe 83.
  • the flow rate adjusting valve 74 increases the amount of water supplied to the cathode chamber 40b.
  • the anode chamber 40a and the water discharge pipe 82 are connected by the flow path switching valve 81, and the cathode chamber 40b and the drain pipe 83 are connected. Accordingly, the electrolytic acidic water generated in the anode chamber 40 a is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82, and the electrolytic hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 b is discharged from the drain pipe 83. At this time, the amount of water supplied to the anode chamber 40a is increased by the flow rate adjusting valve 74.
  • the control means 6 controls the polarity of the DC voltage applied to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42.
  • the control means 6 integrates the flow rate F of water supplied to the electrolysis chamber 40 based on a signal input from the flow sensor 72, and when the integrated value reaches a predetermined flow rate, the anode power supply 41 and the cathode The polarity of the DC voltage applied to the power feeder 42 is switched. Accordingly, the anode chamber 40a and the cathode chamber 40b are interchanged.
  • the control means 6 operates the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and the flow path switching valve 81 in synchronization. Thereby, for example, in the “hydrogen water mode”, the cathode chamber 40 b and the water discharge pipe 82 are always connected, and the electrolytic hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 b is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82.
  • either the anode chamber 40 a or the cathode chamber 40 b is connected to the water discharge pipe 82 and the other is connected to the drain pipe 83 by the flow path switching valve 81.
  • the control means 6 stops the supply of the electrolysis current to the anode feeder 41 and the cathode feeder 42. Accordingly, non-electrolyzed water that has passed through the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b without being electrolyzed is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82 and the drain pipe 83.
  • the control means 6 has both a function as a counting means for counting time and a function as a time integrating means for integrating the operation time for each mode based on the counted time.
  • the time integration means may individually integrate the operation time in the “hydrogen water mode” and the “acid water mode”, or may integrate both modes as “electrolyzed water mode”.
  • the operation time accumulated for each mode is useful for repair and maintenance of the apparatus body 2 as an operation history of the apparatus body 2. For example, when a failure occurs in the device main body 2, the service person of the electrolyzed water generation device 1 confirms the symptoms explained by the user together with the operation time accumulated for each mode, thereby It is possible to determine the cause quickly and accurately and take appropriate measures early.
  • a failure related to the operation in the “hydrogen water mode” The cause can be verified with priority.
  • the priority of failure cause verification is set according to the operation time in each mode, thereby increasing the possibility that the cause of the failure can be determined quickly and accurately.
  • the operation time for each mode accumulated by the control means 6 is recorded in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 attached to the apparatus main body 2.
  • the operation time for each mode is first stored in the memory of the control means 6 and then recorded in the RFID tag 51 by the communication means 9.
  • the service person of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 obtains information about the operation time accumulated for each mode from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 detached from the apparatus main body 2.
  • repair and maintenance of the electrolyzed water generator 1 are facilitated.
  • the user can send the used water purification cartridge 5 to the service center of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like while continuing to use the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 by exchanging with a new water purifying cartridge 5.
  • the use condition of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can be accurately grasped at a service center or the like, and can be used for periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like.
  • Recording of the operation time for each mode to the RFID tag 51 can be performed periodically based on the time counted by the control means 6, for example.
  • the operation time in any one of the operation modes exceeds a predetermined value
  • the operation time may be recorded in the RFID tag 51.
  • the operation time for each mode may be recorded in the RFID tag 51 when the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 exceeds a predetermined threshold.
  • the control means 6 demonstrates the function which diagnoses the apparatus main body 2 of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 in cooperation with various sensors as shown below.
  • the control unit 6 can diagnose whether or not the state of the electrolytic cell 4 is normal by monitoring the signal input from the current detection unit 44.
  • the flow rate adjusting valve 74 is provided with a position sensor 74a.
  • the position sensor 74 a detects the position of the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and outputs a signal corresponding thereto to the control means 6.
  • the control means 6 can diagnose whether or not the operation state of the flow rate adjusting valve 74 is normal by monitoring the signal input from the position sensor 74a.
  • the flow path switching valve 81 is provided with a position sensor 81a.
  • the position sensor 81 a detects the position of the flow path switching valve 81 and outputs a corresponding signal to the control means 6.
  • the control means 6 can diagnose whether or not the operation state of the flow path switching valve 81 is normal by monitoring the signal input from the position sensor 81a.
  • the position of the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and the flow path switching valve 81 is detected by a single sensor. There may be.
  • the power supply means 10 is provided with a temperature sensor 10a for detecting the temperature during operation of the power supply means 10.
  • the temperature sensor 10 a detects the temperature of the switching element or the like and outputs a signal corresponding thereto to the control means 6.
  • the control means 6 can diagnose whether or not the operating state of the power supply means 10 is normal by monitoring a signal input from the temperature sensor 10a.
  • control means 6, current detection means 44, position sensor 74a, position sensor 81a, and temperature sensor 10a described above realize self-diagnosis means for diagnosing whether or not the operating state of the apparatus main body 2 in each of the above modes is normal. Is done.
  • the communication unit 9 preferably records the “diagnosis result” by the control unit 6, the current detection unit 44, the position sensor 74 a, the position sensor 81 a, and the temperature sensor 10 a in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5.
  • the “diagnosis result” is preferably recorded, for example, every time the control unit 6 counts a predetermined time or every time the control unit 6 accumulates a predetermined water flow rate.
  • the “diagnosis result” recorded in the RFID tag 51 can be used as information indicating the operation state of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 for repairing the electrolyzed water generating device 1 or performing periodic inspections.
  • the control means 6 functions as a frequency counting means for counting the “number of times of replacement” of the water purification cartridge 5.
  • the control means 6 stores the counted “number of exchanges” in the memory.
  • the communication unit 9 preferably records the “number of exchanges” counted by the control unit 6 in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5.
  • the “number of exchanges” recorded in the RFID tag 51 can be used as information indicating the usage history of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 for repairing the electrolyzed water generating device 1 or performing periodic inspections.
  • the above-mentioned “total time”, “diagnosis result”, and “number of replacements” that are useful for repair of the electrolyzed water generator 1 and periodic inspection are recorded in the RFID tag 51. Therefore, these pieces of information can also be obtained from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 without disassembling the apparatus main body 2.
  • the communication device 9 that communicates with the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 and the water purification cartridge 5 are attached to the apparatus main body 2 to which the water purification cartridge 5 is attached.
  • the flow rate sensor 72 detects the amount of water passing per unit time, and the control means 6 that functions as a counting means for counting time and a water amount integrating means for integrating the amount of water detected by the flow rate sensor 72.
  • the communication means 9 records the “total time” counted by the control means 6 in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 when the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 exceeds a predetermined threshold. .
  • a service person or the like of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can easily and quickly obtain information on the “total time” from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 without disassembling the apparatus main body 2. It can be useful.
  • the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 includes at least an apparatus main body 2 having an electrolyzer 4 that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge 5 that is provided upstream or downstream of the electrolyzer 4 and purifies water.
  • 5 is provided with an RFID tag 51 for storing information, and is an electrolyzed water generating device that is exchanged by attaching and detaching the water purification cartridge 5 to and from the device main body 2, and the device main body 2 is mounted.
  • Communication means 9 that communicates with the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 to read information, a flow rate sensor 72 that detects the amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge per unit time, a counting means that counts time, and a flow rate A water amount integrating unit that integrates the amount of water detected by the sensor 72, and the communication unit 9 determines whether the water amount integrated by the water amount integrating unit is a predetermined threshold value. When exceeded, the total time counted by the counting means, need only be configured to record in the memory means of purification cartridge 5.

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This electrolyzed-water generation device 1 is provided with: a device main body 2 provided with an electrolysis tank 4; and a water purification cartridge 5 provided with an RFID tag 51. The device main body 2 is provided with: a communication means 9 which communicates with the RFID tag 51; a flow rate sensor 72 for detecting the water passage amount through the water purification cartridge 5 per unit time; a counting means for counting time; and a water-amount integration means for integrating the water passage amount. When the integrated water passage amount exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the communication means 9 records, in the RFID tag 51, the total time counted by the counting means. The water purification cartridge 5 is detached from the device main body 2 to enable easy access to information which is recorded in the RFID tag 51, and which is useful for maintenance.

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電解水生成装置Electrolyzed water generator
　本発明は、水を電気分解することにより電解水素水を生成する電解水生成装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generating apparatus that generates electrolyzed hydrogen water by electrolyzing water.
　水を電気分解して水素分子が溶け込んだ還元性の電解水素水を生成できる電解水生成装置が知られている。電解水素水は、胃腸症状の改善に優れた効果を発揮するとして注目されている。また、電解水素水は、活性酸素の除去に適しているとして、注目されている。 There is known an electrolyzed water generating apparatus capable of generating reducing electrolyzed hydrogen water in which hydrogen molecules are dissolved by electrolyzing water. Electrolytic hydrogen water is attracting attention as it exhibits an excellent effect in improving gastrointestinal symptoms. Further, electrolytic hydrogen water has attracted attention as being suitable for removal of active oxygen.
　近年、普段の生活の中で電解水素水を気軽に摂取できるように、家庭用の電解水生成装置が普及しつつある。例えば、特許文献１には、水道水を浄化する着脱自在な浄水カートリッジと、浄水カートリッジによって浄化された水を電気分解する電解槽とを備えた電解水生成装置が開示されている。 In recent years, electrolyzed water generators for household use are becoming widespread so that electrolyzed hydrogen water can be easily consumed in everyday life. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an electrolyzed water generating device including a detachable water purification cartridge for purifying tap water and an electrolysis tank for electrolyzing water purified by the water purification cartridge.
特開２０１２－０１６６４３号公報JP 2012-016643 A
　この種の電解水生成装置では、浄水カートリッジを通過した積算の通水量や、浄水カートリッジを使用した積算時間等の情報は、装置本体内のメモリに記憶され、電解水生成装置の修理やメンテナンスに利用されている。上記情報は、電解水生成装置のサービスマン（修理担当者）が、装置本体に設けられている端子に専用のケーブルを接続することにより、メンテナンス用のコンピューターに転送することができる。 In this type of electrolyzed water generating device, information such as the accumulated amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge and the accumulated time using the water purification cartridge is stored in the memory in the main body of the device for repair and maintenance of the electrolyzed water generating device. It's being used. The above information can be transferred to a maintenance computer by connecting a dedicated cable to a terminal provided on the apparatus body by a service person (repair person) of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus.
　上記ケーブルが接続される端子は、電解水生成装置の美感を損ねないように、かつキッチンシンクから飛来する水滴等の影響を受けないように、通常、装置本体の内部に設けられている。従って、端子にケーブルを接続する際には、装置本体を分解する必要があり、手間が嵩むという問題がある。 The terminal to which the cable is connected is usually provided inside the apparatus main body so as not to impair the aesthetics of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus and not to be affected by water droplets flying from the kitchen sink. Therefore, when connecting a cable to a terminal, it is necessary to disassemble the apparatus main body, and there is a problem that labor is increased.
　ところで、電解水生成装置は、通常、電解槽で生成された電解水素水を吐出する「水素水モード」と、電解槽で生成された電解酸性水を吐出する「酸性水モード」と、電解槽で電気分解されなかった水を吐出する「非電解水モード」で運転可能に構成されている。このような電解水生成装置では、各モードでの装置本体の動作が異なるため、サービスマンが各モード毎に個別に積算された運転時間等のメンテナンスに役立つ情報を知得できるように構成されていることが望ましい。 By the way, the electrolyzed water generating apparatus normally includes an “hydrogen water mode” for discharging the electrolyzed hydrogen water generated in the electrolyzer, an “acid water mode” for discharging the electrolyzed acidic water generated in the electrolyzer, and the electrolyzer. It can be operated in a “non-electrolyzed water mode” in which water that has not been electrolyzed is discharged. In such an electrolyzed water generating apparatus, since the operation of the apparatus main body in each mode is different, it is configured so that a serviceman can obtain information useful for maintenance such as operation time accumulated individually for each mode. It is desirable that
　本発明は、以上のような実状に鑑み案出されたもので、装置本体を分解することなく、運転時間等の様々なメンテナンスに役立つ情報に容易にアクセスできる電解水生成装置を提供することを主たる目的としている。 The present invention has been devised in view of the actual situation as described above, and provides an electrolyzed water generating apparatus that can easily access information useful for various maintenance such as operation time without disassembling the apparatus main body. The main purpose.
　本発明は、水を電気分解する電解槽を有する装置本体と、前記電解槽の上流又は下流に設けられ、水を浄化する浄水カートリッジとを備え、前記浄水カートリッジには、情報を格納する記憶手段が設けられており、前記浄水カートリッジが前記装置本体と着脱されることで交換される電解水生成装置であって、前記装置本体は、装着されている前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段と通信する通信手段と、前記浄水カートリッジを単位時間あたりに通過する通水量を検出する流量センサーと、時間を計数する計数手段と、前記流量センサーが検出した通水量を積算する水量積算手段とを有し、前記通信手段は、前記水量積算手段によって積算された前記通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、前記計数手段によって計数された通算の時間を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録することを特徴とする。 The present invention includes an apparatus main body having an electrolyzer that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge that is provided upstream or downstream of the electrolyzer and purifies water, and the water purification cartridge stores storage means. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus is exchanged by attaching and detaching the water purification cartridge to and from the apparatus main body, and the apparatus main body communicates with the storage means of the water purification cartridge installed. Means, a flow rate sensor that detects the amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge per unit time, a counting unit that counts time, and a water amount integration unit that integrates the amount of water detected by the flow rate sensor, The communication means counts the total counted by the counting means when the water flow accumulated by the water accumulation means exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Between, characterized by recording in the memory means of the purification cartridge.
　本発明に係る前記電解水生成装置において、前記通信手段は、前記水量積算手段によって積算された前記通水量を、前記通算の時間と関連づけて前記記憶手段に記録することが望ましい。 In the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention, it is preferable that the communication unit records the water flow amount accumulated by the water amount accumulation unit in the storage unit in association with the total time.
　本発明に係る前記電解水生成装置において、前記装置本体は、前記電解槽で電気分解された水を吐出する電解水モードと、前記電解槽で電気分解されなかった水を吐出する非電解水モードで運転可能であり、前記計数手段によって計数された時間に基づいて、各モード毎に運転時間を積算する時間積算手段とをさらに有し、前記通信手段は、前記時間積算手段によって積算された前記各モード毎の前記運転時間を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録することが望ましい。 In the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention, the apparatus main body is an electrolyzed water mode for discharging water electrolyzed in the electrolyzer and a non-electrolyzed water mode for discharging water not electrolyzed in the electrolyzer. And a time integration unit that integrates the operation time for each mode based on the time counted by the counting unit, and the communication unit integrates the time integration unit. It is desirable to record the operation time for each mode in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
　本発明に係る前記電解水生成装置において、前記通信手段は、前記水量積算手段によって積算された前記通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、前記時間積算手段によって積算された前記各モード毎の前記運転時間を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録することが望ましい。 In the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention, the communication unit is configured so that each mode integrated by the time integrating unit when the water flow rate integrated by the water amount integrating unit exceeds a predetermined threshold value. It is desirable to record the operation time for each time in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
　本発明に係る前記電解水生成装置において、前記装置本体は、前記各モードでの運転状態が正常であるか否かを診断する自己診断手段をさらに有し、前記通信手段は、前記自己診断手段による診断結果を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録することが望ましい。 In the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention, the apparatus main body further includes self-diagnosis means for diagnosing whether or not the operation state in each mode is normal, and the communication means includes the self-diagnosis means It is desirable to record the result of the diagnosis in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
　本発明に係る前記電解水生成装置において、前記装置本体は、前記浄水カートリッジの交換回数を計数する回数計数手段をさらに有し、前記通信手段は、前記回数計数手段によって計数された前記交換回数を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録することが望ましい。 In the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the present invention, the apparatus main body further includes a number counting unit that counts the number of replacements of the water purification cartridge, and the communication unit determines the number of replacements counted by the number counting unit. It is desirable to record in the storage means of the water purification cartridge.
　本発明の電解水生成装置は、装置本体に、浄水カートリッジの記憶手段と通信する通信手段と、浄水カートリッジを単位時間あたりに通過する通水量を検出する流量センサーと、流量センサーが検出した通水量を積算する水量積算手段とを有する。通信手段は、水量積算手段によって積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、計数手段によって計数された通算の時間を、浄水カートリッジの記憶手段に記録する。浄水カートリッジは、装置本体に対して着脱により交換可能に構成されている。従って、電解水生成装置のサービスマン等は、装置本体から離脱させた浄水カートリッジの記憶手段から通算の時間についての情報を容易かつ迅速に取得でき、メンテナンスに役立てることが可能となる。また、上記通算の時間は、水量積算手段によって積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたときに記録されるので、記憶手段の記憶容量の不足を抑制できる。また、ユーザーは、新たな浄水カートリッジに交換して電解水生成装置の使用を継続しながら、使用済みの浄水カートリッジを電解水生成装置のサービスセンター等に送付することができる。これにより、電解水生成装置の使用状況がサービスセンター等で正確に把握され、電解水生成装置の定期的な点検等に役立てることが可能となる。 The electrolyzed water generating apparatus of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with a storage unit of a water purification cartridge, a flow rate sensor that detects a water flow rate that passes through the water purification cartridge per unit time, and a water flow rate that is detected by the flow rate sensor. Water amount integrating means for integrating The communication unit records the total time counted by the counting unit in the storage unit of the water purification cartridge when the amount of water accumulated by the water amount integrating unit exceeds a predetermined threshold. The water purification cartridge is configured to be exchangeable by attaching and detaching to the apparatus main body. Therefore, a service person or the like of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus can easily and quickly obtain information about the total time from the storage means of the water purification cartridge detached from the apparatus main body, and can be used for maintenance. Further, the total time is recorded when the amount of water accumulated by the water amount accumulating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, so that the shortage of the storage capacity of the storage means can be suppressed. In addition, the user can send a used water purification cartridge to a service center of the electrolyzed water generating device or the like while continuing to use the electrolyzed water generating device by exchanging with a new water purifying cartridge. As a result, the usage status of the electrolyzed water generating device can be accurately grasped at a service center or the like, and can be used for periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating device.
本発明の電解水生成装置の概略構成を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of this invention. 図１の電解水生成装置の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus of FIG.
　以下、本発明の実施の一形態が図面に基づき説明される。
　図１は、本実施形態の電解水生成装置１の構成を示している。本実施形態の電解水生成装置１は、水を電気分解する電解槽４を有する装置本体２と、電解槽４に供給される水を浄化する浄水カートリッジ５とを備えている。図１では、装置本体２の一部を構成するケースが２点鎖線にて示され、電解水生成装置１の主要な構成が透視されている。装置本体２の外面には、ユーザーによって操作される操作部２１が設けられている。 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes an apparatus body 2 having an electrolyzer 4 that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge 5 that purifies water supplied to the electrolyzer 4. In FIG. 1, the case which comprises a part of apparatus main body 2 is shown with the dashed-two dotted line, and the main structures of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 are seen through. An operation unit 21 operated by a user is provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body 2.
　電解槽４は、例えば、ねじ（図示せず）等を介して、装置本体２に固着されている。電解槽４の固着は、例えば、はめ込み等の手法によってなされてもよい。電解槽４の内部には電解室４０が形成されている。 The electrolytic cell 4 is fixed to the apparatus main body 2 via, for example, a screw (not shown). The electrolytic cell 4 may be fixed by a method such as fitting. An electrolytic chamber 40 is formed inside the electrolytic cell 4.
　浄水カートリッジ５は、装置本体２に対して着脱されることで交換可能とされている。浄水カートリッジ５は、一般に、活性炭、中空糸膜等で構成されており、その性質上、浄水カートリッジ５を通過する水の積算量が増加するにつれて徐々に浄化機能が低下する。そのため、安定した品質の電解水を得るためには、新品の浄水カートリッジ５への交換が必要となる。特に家庭用の電解水生成装置１にあっては、ユーザーが、装置本体２を分解等することなく、浄水カートリッジ５を容易に交換しうるように構成されている。例えば、蓋部材３が開放されることにより、浄水カートリッジ５は装置本体２から露出され、容易に交換可能とされている。蓋部材３は、工具等を用いることなく、容易に開放可能である。 The water purification cartridge 5 is replaceable by being attached to and detached from the apparatus main body 2. The water purification cartridge 5 is generally composed of activated carbon, a hollow fiber membrane or the like, and the purification function gradually decreases as the integrated amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge 5 increases due to its nature. Therefore, in order to obtain stable quality electrolyzed water, replacement with a new water purification cartridge 5 is required. In particular, the household electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 is configured such that the user can easily replace the water purification cartridge 5 without disassembling the apparatus main body 2. For example, when the lid member 3 is opened, the water purification cartridge 5 is exposed from the apparatus main body 2 and can be easily replaced. The lid member 3 can be easily opened without using a tool or the like.
　図２には、電解水生成装置１のブロック図が示されている。本実施形態では、浄水カートリッジ５は、電解槽４の上流に設けられている。浄水カートリッジ５には、原水が供給される。原水には、一般的には水道水が利用されるが、その他、例えば、井戸水、地下水等を用いることができる。浄水カートリッジ５は、原水を濾過により浄化し、得られた浄水を電解室４０に供給する。 FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the electrolyzed water generator 1. In the present embodiment, the water purification cartridge 5 is provided upstream of the electrolytic cell 4. Raw water is supplied to the water purification cartridge 5. As the raw water, tap water is generally used, but well water, ground water, and the like can be used. The purified water cartridge 5 purifies the raw water by filtration and supplies the obtained purified water to the electrolysis chamber 40.
　浄水カートリッジ５は、電解槽４の下流に設けられていてもよい。この場合、浄水カートリッジ５は、電解槽４を通過した水を浄化する。 The water purification cartridge 5 may be provided downstream of the electrolytic cell 4. In this case, the water purification cartridge 5 purifies the water that has passed through the electrolytic cell 4.
　浄水カートリッジ５には、情報を格納する記憶手段として、例えば、ＲＦＩＤ（Radio Frequency Identification）タグ５１が設けられている。ＲＦＩＤタグ５１とは、無線通信によって情報の読み書きが可能な記憶手段である。記憶手段は、有線通信によって情報の読み書きを行なう形態であってもよい。 For example, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag 51 is provided in the water purification cartridge 5 as storage means for storing information. The RFID tag 51 is a storage means that can read and write information by wireless communication. The storage unit may be configured to read and write information by wired communication.
　ＲＦＩＤタグ５１には、例えば、浄水カートリッジ５を特定するための固有のＩＤ情報が格納されている。浄水カートリッジ５を特定するための情報は、浄水カートリッジ５が電解水生成装置１の純正品であることを確認するための情報として用いることができる。純正品以外の浄水カートリッジ５が電解水生成装置１の装置本体２に装着された場合、電解水生成装置１は、上記情報を取得できないため、純正品の浄水カートリッジ５が装着されていないことを知得できる。このとき、電解水生成装置１は、電解水の生成動作を停止すると共に通知手段（図示せず）を用いて、ユーザーに純正品の浄水カートリッジ５への交換を促すことができる。 In the RFID tag 51, for example, unique ID information for specifying the water purification cartridge 5 is stored. Information for specifying the water purification cartridge 5 can be used as information for confirming that the water purification cartridge 5 is a genuine product of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1. When a non-genuine water purification cartridge 5 is attached to the main body 2 of the electrolyzed water generating device 1, the electrolyzed water generating device 1 cannot obtain the above information, and therefore the genuine water purifying cartridge 5 is not attached. I can understand. At this time, the electrolyzed water generating device 1 can stop the electrolyzed water generating operation and prompt the user to replace the genuine water purifying cartridge 5 with a notification means (not shown).
　電解室４０の内部には、陽極給電体４１及び陰極給電体４２が互いに対向して配置されている。陽極給電体４１と陰極給電体４２との間には隔膜４３が配設されている。隔膜４３は、電解室４０を陽極給電体４１側の陽極室４０ａと陰極給電体４２側の陰極室４０ｂとに区分する。 In the electrolysis chamber 40, an anode power supply 41 and a cathode power supply 42 are arranged to face each other. A diaphragm 43 is disposed between the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42. The diaphragm 43 divides the electrolysis chamber 40 into an anode chamber 40a on the anode power supply 41 side and a cathode chamber 40b on the cathode power supply 42 side.
　電解室４０の陽極室４０ａ及び陰極室４０ｂの両方に水が供給され、陽極給電体４１及び陰極給電体４２に直流電圧が印加されることにより、電解室４０内で水の電気分解が生ずる。 Water is supplied to both the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b of the electrolysis chamber 40, and a DC voltage is applied to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42, whereby water is electrolyzed in the electrolysis chamber 40.
　隔膜４３は、電気分解で生じたイオンを通過させる。隔膜４３を介して陽極給電体４１と、陰極給電体４２とが電気的に接続される。電解室４０内で水が電気分解されることにより、陰極室４０ｂで電解還元水が得られ、陽極室４０ａで電解酸性水が得られる。 The diaphragm 43 allows ions generated by electrolysis to pass through. The anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42 are electrically connected via the diaphragm 43. By electrolyzing water in the electrolytic chamber 40, electrolytic reduced water is obtained in the cathode chamber 40b, and electrolytic acidic water is obtained in the anode chamber 40a.
　陰極室４０ｂでは、電気分解によって水素ガスが発生し、陰極室４０ｂ内の水に溶け込む。従って、陰極室４０ｂで得られた電解還元水は、「電解水素水」とも称され、活性酸素の除去に有効とされる（以下、電解水素水とする）。 In the cathode chamber 40b, hydrogen gas is generated by electrolysis and dissolves in the water in the cathode chamber 40b. Therefore, the electrolytically reduced water obtained in the cathode chamber 40b is also referred to as “electrolytic hydrogen water” and is effective in removing active oxygen (hereinafter referred to as electrolytic hydrogen water).
　装置本体２は、制御手段６と、入水部７と、出水部８と、通信手段９と、電源手段１０とをさらに備えている。 The apparatus main body 2 further includes a control means 6, a water inlet 7, a water outlet 8, a communication means 9, and a power source 10.
　制御手段６は、電解槽４等の装置各部の制御を司る。制御手段６は、例えば、各種の演算処理、情報処理等を実行するＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）及びＣＰＵの動作を司るプログラム及び各種の情報を記憶するメモリ等を有している。 Control means 6 controls each part of the apparatus such as the electrolytic cell 4. The control means 6 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing 実 行 Unit) that executes various arithmetic processes and information processing, a program that controls the operation of the CPU, and a memory that stores various information.
　陽極給電体４１と制御手段６との間の電流供給ラインには、電流検出手段４４が設けられている。電流検出手段４４は、陰極給電体４２と制御手段６との間の電流供給ラインに設けられていてもよい。電流検出手段４４は、給電体４１、４２に供給する電解電流を検出し、その値に相当する信号を制御手段６に出力する。 Current detection means 44 is provided on the current supply line between the anode power supply 41 and the control means 6. The current detection unit 44 may be provided in a current supply line between the cathode power supply 42 and the control unit 6. The current detection unit 44 detects the electrolytic current supplied to the power feeding bodies 41 and 42 and outputs a signal corresponding to the value to the control unit 6.
　制御手段６は、電流検出手段４４から入力される信号に基づいて、陽極給電体４１と陰極給電体４２との間に印加する電圧をフィードバック制御する。例えば、電解電流が過大である場合、制御手段６は、上記電圧を減少させ、電解電流が過小である場合、制御手段６は、上記電圧を増加させる。これにより、給電体４１、４２に供給する電解電流が適切に制御されうる。 The control means 6 performs feedback control of the voltage applied between the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42 based on the signal input from the current detection means 44. For example, when the electrolysis current is excessive, the control unit 6 decreases the voltage, and when the electrolysis current is excessive, the control unit 6 increases the voltage. Thereby, the electrolysis current supplied to the power feeding bodies 41 and 42 can be appropriately controlled.
　入水部７は、浄水カートリッジ５の下流であって電解槽４の上流に設けられている。入水部７は、給水管７１と、流量センサー７２と、分岐部７３と、流量調整弁７４等を有している。給水管７１は、電解水生成装置１に供給された水を電解室４０に導く。流量センサー７２は、給水管７１に設けられている。流量センサー７２は、電解室４０に供給される水の単位時間あたりの流量（以下、単に「流量」と記すこともある）Ｆを定期的に検出し、その値に相当する信号を制御手段６に出力する。 The water inlet 7 is provided downstream of the water purification cartridge 5 and upstream of the electrolytic cell 4. The water inlet 7 has a water supply pipe 71, a flow rate sensor 72, a branching portion 73, a flow rate adjustment valve 74, and the like. The water supply pipe 71 guides the water supplied to the electrolyzed water generating device 1 to the electrolysis chamber 40. The flow rate sensor 72 is provided in the water supply pipe 71. The flow rate sensor 72 periodically detects the flow rate per unit time of water supplied to the electrolysis chamber 40 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “flow rate”) F, and outputs a signal corresponding to the value F to the control means 6. Output to.
　分岐部７３は、給水管７１を給水管７１ａ、７１ｂの二方に分岐する。流量調整弁７４は、給水管７１ａ、７１ｂを陽極室４０ａ又は陰極室４０ｂに接続する。陽極室４０ａ及び陰極室４０ｂに供給される水の流量は、制御手段６の管理下で、流量調整弁７４によって調整される。流量調整弁７４は、水の利用効率を高めるために、陽極室４０ａ及び陰極室４０ｂに供給される水の流量を調整する。これにより、陽極室４０ａと陰極室４０ｂとの間で圧力差が生ずる場合がある。 The branch part 73 branches the water supply pipe 71 into two directions of the water supply pipes 71a and 71b. The flow rate adjusting valve 74 connects the water supply pipes 71a and 71b to the anode chamber 40a or the cathode chamber 40b. The flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b is adjusted by the flow rate adjusting valve 74 under the control of the control means 6. The flow rate adjusting valve 74 adjusts the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40a and the cathode chamber 40b in order to increase the water utilization efficiency. Thereby, a pressure difference may arise between the anode chamber 40a and the cathode chamber 40b.
　本実施形態では、流量センサー７２は、分岐部７３の上流側に設けられているので、陽極室４０ａに供給される水の流量と陰極室４０ｂに供給される水の流量との総和、すなわち、電解室４０に供給される水の流量Ｆを検出する。 In this embodiment, since the flow sensor 72 is provided on the upstream side of the branching portion 73, the sum of the flow rate of water supplied to the anode chamber 40a and the flow rate of water supplied to the cathode chamber 40b, that is, A flow rate F of water supplied to the electrolysis chamber 40 is detected.
　出水部８は、電解槽４の下流側に設けられている。出水部８は、流路切替弁８１と、吐水管８２と、排水管８３等を有している。流路切替弁８１は、制御手段６によって制御され、陽極室４０ａ、陰極室４０ｂを吐水管８２又は排水管８３に選択的に接続する。 The water outlet 8 is provided on the downstream side of the electrolytic cell 4. The water discharge section 8 includes a flow path switching valve 81, a water discharge pipe 82, a drain pipe 83, and the like. The flow path switching valve 81 is controlled by the control means 6 and selectively connects the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b to the water discharge pipe 82 or the drain pipe 83.
　通信手段９は、ＲＦＩＤタグ５１との間で無線通信を行ない、ＲＦＩＤタグ５１に格納されている浄水カートリッジ５を特定するための固有のＩＤ情報を読み取って、その情報に相当する信号を制御手段６に送信する。本実施形態の通信手段９は、上述した情報の読み取り機能に加え、ＲＦＩＤタグ５１に情報を書き込む機能を有するリーダー・ライター装置である。通信手段９は、浄水カートリッジ５の記憶手段との間で、有線通信によって情報の読み書きを行なう形態であってもよい。 The communication unit 9 performs wireless communication with the RFID tag 51, reads unique ID information for specifying the water purification cartridge 5 stored in the RFID tag 51, and controls a signal corresponding to the information. 6 to send. The communication means 9 of the present embodiment is a reader / writer device having a function of writing information to the RFID tag 51 in addition to the information reading function described above. The communication means 9 may be configured to read / write information from / to the storage means of the water purification cartridge 5 by wired communication.
　電源手段１０は、電解槽４及び制御手段６等の装置本体２の各部に電力を供給する。電源手段１０は、交流商用電源から供給された交流電力を直流電力に変換し、装置本体２の各部に供給する。 The power supply means 10 supplies power to each part of the apparatus main body 2 such as the electrolytic cell 4 and the control means 6. The power supply means 10 converts AC power supplied from an AC commercial power source into DC power and supplies it to each part of the apparatus main body 2.
　制御手段６は、時間を計数する計数手段としての機能と、流量センサー７２が検出した通水量を積算する水量積算手段としての機能とを有している。 The control means 6 has a function as counting means for counting time and a function as water amount integrating means for integrating the water flow detected by the flow sensor 72.
　制御手段６によって積算された通水量は、制御手段６のメモリに記憶される。そして、積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、制御手段６によって計数された「通算の時間」が、装置本体２に装着されている浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される。このＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される「通算の時間」は、電解水生成装置１の使用頻度を示す情報として、電解水生成装置１の修理や定期的な点検等に役立てることができる。 The amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 is stored in the memory of the control means 6. Then, when the accumulated water flow rate exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “total time” counted by the control means 6 is recorded in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 attached to the apparatus main body 2. Is done. The “total time” recorded in the RFID tag 51 can be used as information indicating the frequency of use of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 for repair or periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating device 1.
　これにより、電解水生成装置１のサービスマン等は、装置本体２から離脱させた浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１から「通算の時間」についての情報を容易かつ迅速に取得でき、メンテナンスに役立てることが可能となる。 Thereby, a service person or the like of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can easily and quickly obtain information about the “total time” from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 detached from the apparatus main body 2, which can be used for maintenance. It becomes possible.
　小型化及び低コスト化が要求されるＲＦＩＤタグ５１は、通常のメモリ等と比較して、記憶容量が少ない傾向にある。本発明では、水量積算手段によって積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたときに、上記「通算の時間」が記録されるので、記録の頻度が制限され、ＲＦＩＤタグ５１の記憶容量の不足を抑制できる。また、ユーザーは、新たな浄水カートリッジ５に交換して電解水生成装置１の使用を継続しながら、使用済みの浄水カートリッジ５を電解水生成装置１のサービスセンター等に送付することができる。これにより、電解水生成装置１の使用状況がサービスセンター等で正確に把握され、電解水生成装置１の定期的な点検等に役立てることが可能となる。 The RFID tag 51 that is required to be downsized and reduced in cost tends to have a smaller storage capacity than a normal memory or the like. In the present invention, since the “total time” is recorded when the amount of water accumulated by the water amount accumulation means exceeds a predetermined threshold, the frequency of recording is limited, and the RFID tag 51 is stored. Insufficient capacity can be suppressed. Further, the user can send the used water purification cartridge 5 to the service center of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like while continuing to use the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 by exchanging with a new water purifying cartridge 5. Thereby, the use condition of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can be accurately grasped at a service center or the like, and can be used for periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like.
　通信手段９は、上記「通算の時間」の記録にあたって、制御手段６によって積算された通水量を「通算の時間」と関連づけて記憶手段に記録するのが望ましい。このような構成は、上記通水量の閾値が複数定められており、各閾値毎に「通算の時間」を記録する形態で特に有効である。 The communication means 9 preferably records the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 in the storage means in association with the “total time” when recording the “total time”. Such a configuration is particularly effective in a form in which a plurality of threshold values for the water flow rate are set and “total time” is recorded for each threshold value.
　装置本体２は、吐水管８２から電解水を吐出する「電解水モード」と吐水管８２から電気分解されなかった水を吐出する「非電解水モード」で運転可能である。「電解水モード」には、吐水管８２から還元性の電解水素水を吐出する「水素水モード」と、吐水管８２から電解酸性水を吐出する「酸性水モード」とが含まれる。各モードは、ユーザーによって選択可能に構成されている。例えば、ユーザーは、図１に示される装置本体２の外面に設けられた操作部２１を操作することにより、装置本体２の運転モードを切り替えることができる。このとき、操作部２１は、運転モードを切り替える旨の信号を制御手段６に出力する。 The apparatus main body 2 can be operated in an “electrolyzed water mode” in which electrolyzed water is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82 and a “non-electrolyzed water mode” in which water that has not been electrolyzed is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82. The “electrolyzed water mode” includes a “hydrogen water mode” for discharging reducing electrolytic hydrogen water from the water discharge pipe 82 and an “acid water mode” for discharging electrolytic acidic water from the water discharge pipe 82. Each mode is configured to be selectable by the user. For example, the user can switch the operation mode of the apparatus main body 2 by operating the operation unit 21 provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body 2 shown in FIG. At this time, the operation unit 21 outputs a signal for switching the operation mode to the control means 6.
　制御手段６は、操作部２１から入力された信号に応じて、電解槽４、流量調整弁７４及び流路切替弁８１等を制御して、装置本体２の運転モードを切り替える。 The control means 6 controls the electrolytic cell 4, the flow rate adjustment valve 74, the flow path switching valve 81 and the like according to the signal input from the operation unit 21, and switches the operation mode of the apparatus main body 2.
　図２は、「水素水モード」での電解水生成装置１を示している。「水素水モード」では、流路切替弁８１によって、陰極室４０ｂと吐水管８２とが接続され、陽極室４０ａと排水管８３とが接続される。これに伴い、陰極室４０ｂで生成された電解水素水が吐水管８２から吐出され、陽極室４０ａで生成された電解酸性水が排水管８３から排出される。このとき、流量調整弁７４によって、陰極室４０ｂに供給される水が増量される。 FIG. 2 shows the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 in the “hydrogen water mode”. In the “hydrogen water mode”, the cathode switching chamber 81 connects the cathode chamber 40 b and the water discharge pipe 82, and connects the anode chamber 40 a and the drain pipe 83. Accordingly, the electrolytic hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 b is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82, and the electrolytic acidic water generated in the anode chamber 40 a is discharged from the drain pipe 83. At this time, the flow rate adjusting valve 74 increases the amount of water supplied to the cathode chamber 40b.
　一方、「酸性水モード」では、流路切替弁８１によって、陽極室４０ａと吐水管８２とが接続され、陰極室４０ｂと排水管８３とが接続される。これに伴い、陽極室４０ａで生成された電解酸性水が吐水管８２から吐出され、陰極室４０ｂで生成された電解水素水が排水管８３から排出される。このとき、流量調整弁７４によって、陽極室４０ａに供給される水が増量される。 On the other hand, in the “acid water mode”, the anode chamber 40a and the water discharge pipe 82 are connected by the flow path switching valve 81, and the cathode chamber 40b and the drain pipe 83 are connected. Accordingly, the electrolytic acidic water generated in the anode chamber 40 a is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82, and the electrolytic hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 b is discharged from the drain pipe 83. At this time, the amount of water supplied to the anode chamber 40a is increased by the flow rate adjusting valve 74.
　装置本体２の運転モードが「水素水モード」又は「酸性水モード」のとき、制御手段６は、陽極給電体４１及び陰極給電体４２に印加する直流電圧の極性を制御する。例えば、制御手段６は、流量センサー７２から入力される信号に基づいて、電解室４０に供給される水の流量Ｆを積算し、その積算値が所定の流量に達すると陽極給電体４１及び陰極給電体４２に印加する直流電圧の極性を切り替える。これに伴い、陽極室４０ａと陰極室４０ｂとが相互に入れ替わる。直流電圧の極性の切り替えにあたっては、制御手段６は、流量調整弁７４及び流路切替弁８１を同期して動作させる。これにより、例えば、「水素水モード」では、陰極室４０ｂと吐水管８２とが常に接続され、陰極室４０ｂで生成された電解水素水が吐水管８２から吐出される。 When the operation mode of the apparatus body 2 is the “hydrogen water mode” or the “acid water mode”, the control means 6 controls the polarity of the DC voltage applied to the anode power supply 41 and the cathode power supply 42. For example, the control means 6 integrates the flow rate F of water supplied to the electrolysis chamber 40 based on a signal input from the flow sensor 72, and when the integrated value reaches a predetermined flow rate, the anode power supply 41 and the cathode The polarity of the DC voltage applied to the power feeder 42 is switched. Accordingly, the anode chamber 40a and the cathode chamber 40b are interchanged. In switching the polarity of the DC voltage, the control means 6 operates the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and the flow path switching valve 81 in synchronization. Thereby, for example, in the “hydrogen water mode”, the cathode chamber 40 b and the water discharge pipe 82 are always connected, and the electrolytic hydrogen water generated in the cathode chamber 40 b is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82.
　さらに、「非電解水モード」では、流路切替弁８１によって、陽極室４０ａ又は陰極室４０ｂのいずれか一方が吐水管８２と接続され、他方が排水管８３と接続される。そして、制御手段６は、陽極給電体４１及び陰極給電体４２への電解電流の供給を停止する。これに伴い、電気分解されることなく陽極室４０ａ及び陰極室４０ｂを通過した非電解水が吐水管８２及び排水管８３から吐出される。 Furthermore, in the “non-electrolyzed water mode”, either the anode chamber 40 a or the cathode chamber 40 b is connected to the water discharge pipe 82 and the other is connected to the drain pipe 83 by the flow path switching valve 81. And the control means 6 stops the supply of the electrolysis current to the anode feeder 41 and the cathode feeder 42. Accordingly, non-electrolyzed water that has passed through the anode chamber 40 a and the cathode chamber 40 b without being electrolyzed is discharged from the water discharge pipe 82 and the drain pipe 83.
　制御手段６は、時間を計数する計数手段としての機能と、計数した時間に基づいて、各モード毎に運転時間を積算する時間積算手段としての機能とを併せ持っている。時間積算手段は、「水素水モード」及び「酸性水モード」での運転時間を個別に積算してもよく、両モードをまとめて「電解水モード」として積算してもよい。各モード毎に積算された運転時間は、装置本体２の運転履歴として、装置本体２の修理やメンテナンスに有用である。例えば、装置本体２に故障が発生した場合、電解水生成装置１のサービスマンは、ユーザーから説明された症状等と各モード毎に積算された運転時間とを併せて確認することにより、故障の原因を迅速かつ正確に判定し、早期に適格な対策を講ずることが可能となる。 The control means 6 has both a function as a counting means for counting time and a function as a time integrating means for integrating the operation time for each mode based on the counted time. The time integration means may individually integrate the operation time in the “hydrogen water mode” and the “acid water mode”, or may integrate both modes as “electrolyzed water mode”. The operation time accumulated for each mode is useful for repair and maintenance of the apparatus body 2 as an operation history of the apparatus body 2. For example, when a failure occurs in the device main body 2, the service person of the electrolyzed water generation device 1 confirms the symptoms explained by the user together with the operation time accumulated for each mode, thereby It is possible to determine the cause quickly and accurately and take appropriate measures early.
　例えば、通常の使用状態と比較して、「水素水モード」での運転時間が非常に大きいと判断される電解水生成装置１にあっては、「水素水モード」での運転に関連する故障原因等を優先的に検証することができる。このように、各モードでの運転時間に応じて、故障原因の検証に優先順位を設けることにより、故障の原因を迅速かつ正確に判定できる可能性が高まる。 For example, in the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 in which the operation time in the “hydrogen water mode” is determined to be very long compared to the normal use state, a failure related to the operation in the “hydrogen water mode” The cause can be verified with priority. As described above, the priority of failure cause verification is set according to the operation time in each mode, thereby increasing the possibility that the cause of the failure can be determined quickly and accurately.
　本発明では、制御手段６によって積算された各モード毎の運転時間は、装置本体２に装着されている浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される。本実施形態では、各モード毎の運転時間は、まず制御手段６のメモリに記憶された後、通信手段９によって、ＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される。 In the present invention, the operation time for each mode accumulated by the control means 6 is recorded in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 attached to the apparatus main body 2. In the present embodiment, the operation time for each mode is first stored in the memory of the control means 6 and then recorded in the RFID tag 51 by the communication means 9.
　これにより、電解水生成装置１のサービスマン等は、装置本体２から離脱させた浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１から各モード毎に積算された運転時間についての情報が取得される。これらの電解水生成装置１の修理やメンテナンスに役立つ情報を活用することにより、電解水生成装置１の修理やメンテナンスが容易となる。また、ユーザーは、新たな浄水カートリッジ５に交換して電解水生成装置１の使用を継続しながら、使用済みの浄水カートリッジ５を電解水生成装置１のサービスセンター等に送付することができる。これにより、電解水生成装置１の使用状況がサービスセンター等で正確に把握され、電解水生成装置１の定期的な点検等に役立てることが可能となる。 Thereby, the service person of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 obtains information about the operation time accumulated for each mode from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 detached from the apparatus main body 2. By utilizing information useful for repair and maintenance of these electrolyzed water generators 1, repair and maintenance of the electrolyzed water generator 1 are facilitated. Further, the user can send the used water purification cartridge 5 to the service center of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like while continuing to use the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 by exchanging with a new water purifying cartridge 5. Thereby, the use condition of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can be accurately grasped at a service center or the like, and can be used for periodic inspection of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or the like.
　各モード毎の運転時間のＲＦＩＤタグ５１への記録は、例えば、制御手段６が計数している時間に基づいて、定期的に行なうことができる。いずれかの運転モードでの運転時間が予め定められた値を超えたとき、その運転時間をＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録するように構成されていてもよい。また、制御手段６によって積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、各モード毎の運転時間をＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録するように構成されていてもよい。 Recording of the operation time for each mode to the RFID tag 51 can be performed periodically based on the time counted by the control means 6, for example. When the operation time in any one of the operation modes exceeds a predetermined value, the operation time may be recorded in the RFID tag 51. Further, the operation time for each mode may be recorded in the RFID tag 51 when the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 exceeds a predetermined threshold.
　制御手段６は、以下に示されるように、各種センサーと協働して、電解水生成装置１の装置本体２を診断する機能を発揮する。 The control means 6 demonstrates the function which diagnoses the apparatus main body 2 of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 in cooperation with various sensors as shown below.
　電解槽４の内部で各給電体４１、４２にスケールが過度に付着すると、給電体４１、４２に供給される電解電流が変動する。従って、制御手段６は、電流検出手段４４から入力される信号を監視することにより、電解槽４の状態が正常であるか否かを診断することができる。 When the scale adheres excessively to each of the power feeding bodies 41 and 42 inside the electrolytic cell 4, the electrolytic current supplied to the power feeding bodies 41 and 42 fluctuates. Therefore, the control unit 6 can diagnose whether or not the state of the electrolytic cell 4 is normal by monitoring the signal input from the current detection unit 44.
　流量調整弁７４には、位置センサー７４ａが設けられている。位置センサー７４ａは、流量調整弁７４の位置を検出し、それに相当する信号を制御手段６に出力する。制御手段６は、位置センサー７４ａから入力される信号を監視することにより、流量調整弁７４の動作状態が正常であるか否かを診断することができる。 The flow rate adjusting valve 74 is provided with a position sensor 74a. The position sensor 74 a detects the position of the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and outputs a signal corresponding thereto to the control means 6. The control means 6 can diagnose whether or not the operation state of the flow rate adjusting valve 74 is normal by monitoring the signal input from the position sensor 74a.
　流路切替弁８１には、位置センサー８１ａが設けられている。位置センサー８１ａは、流路切替弁８１の位置を検出し、それに相当する信号を制御手段６に出力する。制御手段６は、位置センサー８１ａから入力される信号を監視することにより、流路切替弁８１の動作状態が正常であるか否かを診断することができる。なお、流量調整弁７４と流路切替弁８１とが、一体的に構成されている形態にあっては、単一のセンサーによって流量調整弁７４及び流路切替弁８１の位置を検出する構成であってもよい。 The flow path switching valve 81 is provided with a position sensor 81a. The position sensor 81 a detects the position of the flow path switching valve 81 and outputs a corresponding signal to the control means 6. The control means 6 can diagnose whether or not the operation state of the flow path switching valve 81 is normal by monitoring the signal input from the position sensor 81a. In the case where the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and the flow path switching valve 81 are integrally configured, the position of the flow rate adjustment valve 74 and the flow path switching valve 81 is detected by a single sensor. There may be.
　電源手段１０には、電源手段１０の動作時の温度を検出する温度センサー１０ａが設けられている。温度センサー１０ａは、スイッチング素子等の温度を検出し、それに相当する信号を制御手段６に出力する。制御手段６は、温度センサー１０ａから入力される信号を監視することにより、電源手段１０の動作状態が正常であるか否かを診断することができる。 The power supply means 10 is provided with a temperature sensor 10a for detecting the temperature during operation of the power supply means 10. The temperature sensor 10 a detects the temperature of the switching element or the like and outputs a signal corresponding thereto to the control means 6. The control means 6 can diagnose whether or not the operating state of the power supply means 10 is normal by monitoring a signal input from the temperature sensor 10a.
　上述した制御手段６、電流検出手段４４、位置センサー７４ａ、位置センサー８１ａ及び温度センサー１０ａによって、上記各モードでの装置本体２の運転状態が正常であるか否かを診断する自己診断手段が実現される。 The control means 6, current detection means 44, position sensor 74a, position sensor 81a, and temperature sensor 10a described above realize self-diagnosis means for diagnosing whether or not the operating state of the apparatus main body 2 in each of the above modes is normal. Is done.
　通信手段９は、制御手段６、電流検出手段４４、位置センサー７４ａ、位置センサー８１ａ及び温度センサー１０ａによる「診断結果」を、浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録するのが望ましい。「診断結果」の記録は、例えば、制御手段６が予め定められた時間を計数する毎に、又は、制御手段６が予め定められた通水量を積算する毎に実行されるのが望ましい。このＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される「診断結果」は、電解水生成装置１の運転状態を示す情報として、電解水生成装置１の修理や定期的な点検等に役立てることができる。 The communication unit 9 preferably records the “diagnosis result” by the control unit 6, the current detection unit 44, the position sensor 74 a, the position sensor 81 a, and the temperature sensor 10 a in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5. The “diagnosis result” is preferably recorded, for example, every time the control unit 6 counts a predetermined time or every time the control unit 6 accumulates a predetermined water flow rate. The “diagnosis result” recorded in the RFID tag 51 can be used as information indicating the operation state of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 for repairing the electrolyzed water generating device 1 or performing periodic inspections.
　制御手段６は、浄水カートリッジ５の「交換回数」を計数する回数計数手段として機能する。制御手段６は、計数した「交換回数」をメモリに記憶する。そして、通信手段９は、制御手段６によって計数された「交換回数」を、浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録するのが望ましい。このＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される「交換回数」は、電解水生成装置１の使用履歴を示す情報として、電解水生成装置１の修理や定期的な点検等に役立てることができる。 The control means 6 functions as a frequency counting means for counting the “number of times of replacement” of the water purification cartridge 5. The control means 6 stores the counted “number of exchanges” in the memory. The communication unit 9 preferably records the “number of exchanges” counted by the control unit 6 in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5. The “number of exchanges” recorded in the RFID tag 51 can be used as information indicating the usage history of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 for repairing the electrolyzed water generating device 1 or performing periodic inspections.
　既に述べたように、電解水生成装置１の修理や定期的な点検等に有用な、上記「通算の時間」、「診断結果」及び「交換回数」は、ＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録される。従って、これらの情報に関しても、装置本体２を分解等することなく、浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１から取得可能である。 As described above, the above-mentioned “total time”, “diagnosis result”, and “number of replacements” that are useful for repair of the electrolyzed water generator 1 and periodic inspection are recorded in the RFID tag 51. Therefore, these pieces of information can also be obtained from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 without disassembling the apparatus main body 2.
　以上のような構成を有する本実施形態の電解水生成装置１によれば、浄水カートリッジ５が装着される装置本体２に、浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１と通信する通信手段９と、浄水カートリッジ５を単位時間あたりに通過する通水量を検出する流量センサー７２と、時間を計数する計数手段及び流量センサー７２が検出した通水量を積算する水量積算手段として機能する制御手段６とを有する。通信手段９は、制御手段６によって積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、制御手段６によって計数された「通算の時間」を、浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１に記録する。これにより、電解水生成装置１のサービスマン等は、装置本体２を分解等することなく、浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１から「通算の時間」についての情報を容易かつ迅速に取得でき、メンテナンスに役立てることが可能となる。 According to the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the communication device 9 that communicates with the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 and the water purification cartridge 5 are attached to the apparatus main body 2 to which the water purification cartridge 5 is attached. The flow rate sensor 72 detects the amount of water passing per unit time, and the control means 6 that functions as a counting means for counting time and a water amount integrating means for integrating the amount of water detected by the flow rate sensor 72. The communication means 9 records the “total time” counted by the control means 6 in the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 when the amount of water accumulated by the control means 6 exceeds a predetermined threshold. . As a result, a service person or the like of the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 can easily and quickly obtain information on the “total time” from the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 without disassembling the apparatus main body 2. It can be useful.
　以上、本発明の電解水生成装置１が詳細に説明されたが、本発明は上記の具体的な実施形態に限定されることなく種々の態様に変更して実施される。すなわち、電解水生成装置１は、少なくとも、水を電気分解する電解槽４を有する装置本体２と、電解槽４の上流又は下流に設けられ、水を浄化する浄水カートリッジ５とを備え、浄水カートリッジ５には、情報を格納するＲＦＩＤタグ５１が設けられており、浄水カートリッジ５が装置本体２と着脱されることで交換される電解水生成装置であって、装置本体２は、装着されている浄水カートリッジ５のＲＦＩＤタグ５１と通信して、情報の読み取りを行なう通信手段９と、浄水カートリッジを単位時間あたりに通過する通水量を検出する流量センサー７２と、時間を計数する計数手段と、流量センサー７２が検出した通水量を積算する水量積算手段とを有し、通信手段９は、水量積算手段によって積算された通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、計数手段によって計数された通算の時間を、浄水カートリッジ５の記憶手段に記録するように構成されていればよい。 As mentioned above, although the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 of this invention was demonstrated in detail, this invention is changed and implemented in various aspects, without being limited to said specific embodiment. That is, the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 includes at least an apparatus main body 2 having an electrolyzer 4 that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge 5 that is provided upstream or downstream of the electrolyzer 4 and purifies water. 5 is provided with an RFID tag 51 for storing information, and is an electrolyzed water generating device that is exchanged by attaching and detaching the water purification cartridge 5 to and from the device main body 2, and the device main body 2 is mounted. Communication means 9 that communicates with the RFID tag 51 of the water purification cartridge 5 to read information, a flow rate sensor 72 that detects the amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge per unit time, a counting means that counts time, and a flow rate A water amount integrating unit that integrates the amount of water detected by the sensor 72, and the communication unit 9 determines whether the water amount integrated by the water amount integrating unit is a predetermined threshold value. When exceeded, the total time counted by the counting means, need only be configured to record in the memory means of purification cartridge 5.
　１　　電解水生成装置
　２　　装置本体
　４　　電解槽
　５　　浄水カートリッジ
　６　　制御手段（計数手段、時間積算手段、水量積算手段、自己診断手段、回数計数手段）
　９　　通信手段
５１　　ＲＦＩＤタグ（記憶手段）
７２　　流量センサー DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electrolyzed water production | generation apparatus 2 Apparatus main body 4 Electrolytic tank 5 Water purification cartridge 6 Control means (Counting means, time integration means, water amount integration means, self-diagnosis means, frequency counting means)
9 Communication means 51 RFID tag (storage means)
72 Flow sensor

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  1. 　水を電気分解する電解槽を有する装置本体と、前記電解槽の上流又は下流に設けられ、水を浄化する浄水カートリッジとを備え、
    　前記浄水カートリッジには、情報を格納する記憶手段が設けられており、
    　前記浄水カートリッジが前記装置本体と着脱されることで交換される電解水生成装置であって、
    　前記装置本体は、
    　装着されている前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段と通信する通信手段と、
    　前記浄水カートリッジを単位時間あたりに通過する通水量を検出する流量センサーと、
    　時間を計数する計数手段と、
    　前記流量センサーが検出した通水量を積算する水量積算手段とを有し、
    　前記通信手段は、前記水量積算手段によって積算された前記通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、前記計数手段によって計数された通算の時間を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録することを特徴とする電解水生成装置。     An apparatus main body having an electrolyzer that electrolyzes water, and a water purification cartridge that is provided upstream or downstream of the electrolyzer and purifies water;
    The water purification cartridge is provided with storage means for storing information,
    An electrolyzed water generating apparatus that is exchanged by attaching and detaching the water purification cartridge to and from the apparatus main body,
    The device body is
    Communication means for communicating with the storage means of the water purification cartridge installed;
    A flow rate sensor for detecting the amount of water passing through the water purification cartridge per unit time;
    Counting means for counting time;
    Water amount integrating means for integrating the amount of water flow detected by the flow sensor;
    The communication unit records the total time counted by the counting unit in the storage unit of the water purification cartridge when the water flow rate accumulated by the water amount accumulation unit exceeds a predetermined threshold. An electrolyzed water generator characterized by the above.
  2. 　前記通信手段は、前記水量積算手段によって積算された前記通水量を、前記通算の時間と関連づけて前記記憶手段に記録する請求項１記載の電解水生成装置。 2. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit records the water flow rate integrated by the water amount integration unit in the storage unit in association with the total time.
  3. 　前記装置本体は、
    　前記電解槽で電気分解された水を吐出する電解水モードと、前記電解槽で電気分解されなかった水を吐出する非電解水モードで運転可能であり、
    　前記計数手段によって計数された時間に基づいて、各モード毎に運転時間を積算する時間積算手段とをさらに有し、
    　前記通信手段は、前記時間積算手段によって積算された前記各モード毎の前記運転時間を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録する請求項１又は２に記載の電解水生成装置。     The device body is
    It can be operated in an electrolyzed water mode for discharging water electrolyzed in the electrolyzer and a non-electrolyzed water mode for discharging water not electrolyzed in the electrolyzer,
    Based on the time counted by the counting means, further comprising time integrating means for integrating the operating time for each mode,
    The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit records the operation time for each mode accumulated by the time accumulation unit in the storage unit of the water purification cartridge.
  4. 　前記通信手段は、前記水量積算手段によって積算された前記通水量が、予め定められた閾値を超えたとき、前記時間積算手段によって積算された前記各モード毎の前記運転時間を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録する請求項３記載の電解水生成装置。　 The communication means calculates the operation time for each mode accumulated by the time accumulation means when the water flow accumulated by the water accumulation means exceeds a predetermined threshold. The electrolyzed water production | generation apparatus of Claim 3 recorded on the said memory | storage means. *
  5. 　前記装置本体は、前記各モードでの運転状態が正常であるか否かを診断する自己診断手段をさらに有し、
    　前記通信手段は、前記自己診断手段による診断結果を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録する請求項３又は４に記載の電解水生成装置。     The apparatus main body further includes self-diagnosis means for diagnosing whether or not the operation state in each mode is normal,
    The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the communication unit records a diagnosis result by the self-diagnosis unit in the storage unit of the water purification cartridge.
  6. 　前記装置本体は、前記浄水カートリッジの交換回数を計数する回数計数手段をさらに有し、
    　前記通信手段は、前記回数計数手段によって計数された前記交換回数を、前記浄水カートリッジの前記記憶手段に記録する請求項１乃至５のいずれかに記載の電解水生成装置。     The apparatus main body further includes a number counting means for counting the number of replacements of the water purification cartridge,
    The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the communication unit records the number of exchanges counted by the number counting unit in the storage unit of the water purification cartridge.
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