JP2011089769A - Water sterilization device and humidifier - Google Patents

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JP2011089769A
JP2011089769A JP2011027363A JP2011027363A JP2011089769A JP 2011089769 A JP2011089769 A JP 2011089769A JP 2011027363 A JP2011027363 A JP 2011027363A JP 2011027363 A JP2011027363 A JP 2011027363A JP 2011089769 A JP2011089769 A JP 2011089769A
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彰 志賀
Shiro Takeuchi
史朗 竹内
Yasumitsu Toda
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water sterilization device and a humidifier capable of controlling the elution speed of a bactericidal component, obtaining sufficient sterilizing speed and sterilization effect, and prolonging a service life. <P>SOLUTION: The water sterilization device 100 includes a box body 1 having a water storage part 1w and an air part 1a formed therein, and a rotary body 3. The rotary body 3 includes a bactericidal component-containing member 2, and is rotated by a rotary mechanism 4 with a rotary shaft 3a as the center substantially parallel with a draft line 1k of the water storage part 1w. A predetermined range of the bactericidal component-containing member 2, therefor, reciprocates between the air part 1a and the water storage part 1w by one-way rotation or a pendulum-like swinging of the rotary body 3 to intermittently elute the bactericidal component into water. Further, when the rotary body 3 is made to freely hold water, water in the water storage part 1w is released into the air of the air part 1a by rotation or swinging of the rotary body 3 to humidify the air. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は水除菌装置および加湿機、特に、殺菌性成分の溶出速度を簡便に制御することのできる水除菌装置および加湿機に関する。   The present invention relates to a water sterilization apparatus and a humidifier, and more particularly to a water sterilization apparatus and a humidifier that can easily control the elution rate of a bactericidal component.

従来、水除菌装置は、殺菌性成分を含有する部材を水と接触させることによって殺菌性成分を水に溶出させ、当該水自体および当該水と接触する部材を殺菌するものである。また、加湿機は、このような水除菌装置を備えている。
そして、抗菌性材料として、銀イオン、銅イオン、亜鉛イオンなどの金属イオンや、有機系の抗菌剤を多孔質材料に添着し、さらにこれをプラスチックのペレットなどに混合させた抗菌性の材料が開発されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
また、抗菌剤を水没させることによって水の殺菌を行い、加湿に供する加湿機が開発されている(例えば、特許文献2参照)。
さらに、円盤状の加湿エレメントの表面に触媒を塗布した加湿機が開発されている(例えば、特許文献3参照)。
Conventionally, a water sterilization apparatus is a device that elutes a bactericidal component into water by bringing a member containing the bactericidal component into contact with water, and sterilizes the water itself and the member in contact with the water. Moreover, the humidifier is equipped with such a water sterilizer.
As antibacterial materials, there are antibacterial materials in which metal ions such as silver ions, copper ions, zinc ions, and organic antibacterial agents are attached to a porous material and then mixed with plastic pellets. It has been developed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In addition, a humidifier has been developed that sterilizes water by submerging an antibacterial agent and uses it for humidification (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Furthermore, a humidifier has been developed in which a catalyst is applied to the surface of a disc-shaped humidifying element (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

特許第2519973号公報(第3−5頁)Japanese Patent No. 2519973 (page 3-5) 特開昭55−8545号公報(第1−2頁、図1)JP 55-8545 A (page 1-2, FIG. 1) 特許第3682615号公報(第4−5頁、図1)Japanese Patent No. 3682615 (page 4-5, FIG. 1)

しかしながら、特許文献1に開示された抗菌性材料や特許文献2、3に開示された除湿装置に用いられる抗菌性材料は、殺菌性成分が、容易に水中に溶出して、水流負荷が多い場合には、流水とともに殺菌性成分が流出し、徐々に殺菌性が消失するという問題があった。
また、これを避けるために殺菌性成分の溶出速度が低くなるように加工した抗菌性材料を用いた場合には、菌を含む水の流量が多いときに、水中に十分な殺菌性成分が溶出し得ないことから殺菌性成分の濃度が確保できなかったり、あるいは、殺菌性成分と菌との接触時間が少なくなったりして、殺菌性が低下するという問題があった。
However, when the antibacterial component disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the antibacterial material used in the dehumidifying apparatus disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3 are easily eluted in water and have a large water flow load, Has a problem that the bactericidal component flows out with running water, and the bactericidal properties gradually disappear.
In order to avoid this, when antibacterial material processed so that the elution rate of bactericidal components is lowered, sufficient bactericidal components are eluted in water when the flow rate of water containing bacteria is large. In other words, the concentration of the bactericidal component cannot be ensured, or the contact time between the bactericidal component and the bacteria decreases, resulting in a decrease in bactericidal properties.

本発明は、上記の問題を解決するためになされたものであって、殺菌性成分を含む材料からの殺菌性成分の溶出速度を制御することを可能とし、十分な殺菌速度と殺菌効果が得られる点と、寿命の長期化を図ることができる点と、を両立させる水除菌装置および加湿機を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to control the elution rate of the bactericidal component from the material containing the bactericidal component, thereby obtaining a sufficient bactericidal rate and bactericidal effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a water sterilization apparatus and a humidifier that can achieve both of the above-mentioned points and the point that the lifetime can be extended.

本発明に係る水除菌装置は、貯水部および空気部が形成される函体と、前記貯水部に配置された殺菌性成分含有体と、を有するものであって、前記殺菌性成分含有体を間欠的に加熱する加熱装置を有することを特徴とするものである。   The water sterilization apparatus according to the present invention includes a box in which a water storage part and an air part are formed, and a bactericidal component-containing body disposed in the water storage part, and the bactericidal component-containing body. It has the heating apparatus which heats intermittently.

したがって、本発明に係る水除菌装置は、殺菌性成分含有部材を加熱して溶出速度を制御することができるから、殺菌成分の溶出量(溶出速度に同じ)を好適な値に、しかも長時間維持することができる。よって、十分な除菌速度と除菌効果を奏する長寿命の水除菌装置が得られる。   Therefore, the water sterilization apparatus according to the present invention can control the elution rate by heating the sterilizing component-containing member, so that the elution amount of the sterilizing component (same as the elution rate) is set to a suitable value and long. Can be maintained for hours. Therefore, a long-life water sterilization apparatus that exhibits a sufficient sterilization rate and sterilization effect can be obtained.

本発明の実施の形態1に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the water disinfection apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態2に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the water disinfection apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態3に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the water disinfection apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態4に係る水除菌装置の部分を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the part of the water disinfection apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態5に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the water disinfection apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態6に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the humidifier which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態7に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the humidifier which concerns on Embodiment 7 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態8に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the humidifier which concerns on Embodiment 8 of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態9に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図。Sectional drawing of the side view which shows typically the humidifier which concerns on Embodiment 9 of this invention.

[実施の形態1:水除菌装置]
図1は本発明の実施の形態1に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。
図1において、水除菌装置100は函体1と、函体1の内部に回転自在に設置された回転体3と、を有している。
函体1は、底面近くに水が流入する水流入径路1xが、底面から所定の高さの位置に水が流出する水流出径路1yが設けられ、流入した水によって所定の深さ(容積に同じ)の貯水部1wが形成されるものである。また、貯水部1wの上には所定の厚さ(容積に同じ)の空気部1aが形成されるものである。
回転体3は、貯水部1wの喫水線1k(水面に同じ)と略平行した回転軸3aを有し、図示しない回転駆動機構によって回転軸3aを中心にして回転されるものである。そして、回転体3は殺菌性成分含有部材2によって形成されている。
[Embodiment 1: Water disinfection device]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view in side view schematically showing a water sterilization apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
In FIG. 1, a water sterilization apparatus 100 includes a box 1 and a rotary body 3 that is rotatably installed inside the box 1.
The box 1 is provided with a water inflow path 1x through which water flows in near the bottom surface, and a water outflow path 1y through which water flows out at a predetermined height from the bottom surface. The same water storage part 1w is formed. Further, an air portion 1a having a predetermined thickness (same as the volume) is formed on the water storage portion 1w.
The rotating body 3 has a rotating shaft 3a substantially parallel to the water line 1k (same as the water surface) of the water storage section 1w, and is rotated around the rotating shaft 3a by a rotation driving mechanism (not shown). The rotating body 3 is formed by the bactericidal component-containing member 2.

したがって、回転体3が一方向に回転すると、殺菌性成分含有部材2は空気部1aから貯水部1wに浸入したり、貯水部1wから空気部1aに持ち上げられたりする。また、所定の角度範囲を往復回動すると、殺菌性成分含有部材2の所定範囲(所定の表面積に同じ)だけを貯水部1wに浸入させることができる。
そして、殺菌性成分含有部材2が貯水部1wに浸入している間、水中に殺菌性成分が溶出し、当該殺菌性成分が固有の濃度以上となると水は殺菌性を有するようになり、水中における微生物の繁殖が抑制される。
なお、図1において、殺菌性成分含有部材2(回転体3に同じ)を頂角が鋭角である二等辺三角柱あるいは扇形柱を示しているが、本発明はこれに限定するものではない。また、回転軸3aは、水流入径路1xから水流出径路1yに至る水の流れに略直角に配置されているが、本発明はこれに限定するものではない。
Therefore, when the rotator 3 rotates in one direction, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 enters the water reservoir 1w from the air portion 1a or is lifted from the water reservoir 1w to the air portion 1a. Moreover, when the predetermined angular range is reciprocally rotated, only the predetermined range (same as the predetermined surface area) of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 can enter the water storage section 1w.
And while the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is infiltrating into the water storage part 1w, the bactericidal component is eluted in the water, and when the bactericidal component exceeds a specific concentration, the water has bactericidal properties. Proliferation of microorganisms in is suppressed.
In FIG. 1, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 (same as the rotating body 3) is an isosceles triangular column or a sector column with an acute angle, but the present invention is not limited to this. Moreover, although the rotating shaft 3a is arrange | positioned substantially at right angles to the flow of the water from the water inflow path 1x to the water outflow path 1y, this invention is not limited to this.

(殺菌性成分濃度)
貯水部1wの殺菌性成分濃度cは、次式にて示される。
c=(dx/dt)/Q ・・・・・式1
dx/dt=k・r・S ・・・・・式2
ここで、Q:貯水部1wの容積
dx/dt:殺菌性成分溶出速度
r:回転体3の回転速度
S:殺菌性成分含有部材2の水没部の面積
k:係数
である。
(Bactericidal component concentration)
The bactericidal component concentration c of the water reservoir 1w is expressed by the following equation.
c = (dx / dt) / Q Equation 1
dx / dt = k · r · S Equation 2
Here, Q: volume of the water reservoir 1w dx / dt: bactericidal component elution rate r: rotation speed of the rotating body S: area of the submerged portion of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 k: coefficient.

すなわち、殺菌性成分濃度cは殺菌性成分溶出速度dx/dtに正比例し、貯水部1wの容積Qに反比例する。また、殺菌性成分溶出速度dx/dtは回転体3の回転速度rと殺菌性成分含有部材2の水没部の面積Sにそれぞれ正比例する。
従って、貯水部1wを通過する水量が多かったり、水中の微生物濃度が増加する可能性が高い場合には、回転速度rを増加させて殺菌性成分含有部材2の水没時間を増加させたり、殺菌性成分含有部材2の水没部面積が増加するような角度に回転体3の角度を調整すればよい。
また、殺菌性成分含有部材2が水没位置にあると、殺菌性成分の溶出が続き、短時間で溶出が完了するため、寿命が短くなる。これを避けるために、必要な殺菌性成分濃度が得られている場合には、水没しない位置になるように、回転体3の停止位置を調整することが望ましい。このためには、回転体の角度を検知し、角度を制御する手段と組み合わせることが望ましい。
さらに、回転体3は、一方向のみに回転してもよいし、二方向に往復回動(振り子状運動)してもよい。さらに、所定の回転角度において、所定の時間停止するようにしてもよい。
That is, the bactericidal component concentration c is directly proportional to the bactericidal component elution rate dx / dt and inversely proportional to the volume Q of the water storage section 1w. The bactericidal component elution rate dx / dt is directly proportional to the rotation speed r of the rotating body 3 and the area S of the submerged portion of the bactericidal component-containing member 2.
Accordingly, when there is a large amount of water passing through the water storage unit 1w or when the concentration of microorganisms in the water is likely to increase, the rotation speed r is increased to increase the submergence time of the bactericidal component-containing member 2, What is necessary is just to adjust the angle of the rotary body 3 to the angle which the submerged part area of the sex component containing member 2 increases.
Moreover, when the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is in the submerged position, the elution of the bactericidal component continues and the elution is completed in a short time, so the life is shortened. In order to avoid this, when the necessary bactericidal component concentration is obtained, it is desirable to adjust the stop position of the rotating body 3 so that the position does not submerge. For this purpose, it is desirable to combine with a means for detecting the angle of the rotating body and controlling the angle.
Further, the rotator 3 may rotate only in one direction, or may reciprocate (pendulum-like motion) in two directions. Further, it may be stopped for a predetermined time at a predetermined rotation angle.

(殺菌性成分含有部材の形態)
殺菌性成分含有部材2の水没部の面積Sを以下のような構成にして拡大してもよい。すなわち、殺菌性成分含有部材2を大型化したり、回転体3自体をすべて殺菌性成分含有部材2で構成する。また、殺菌性成分含有部材2を所定の厚さの板状(三角形板、円盤等)に形成して、これを所定の間隔をあけて積層する。
さらに、より小さな占有体積で殺菌性成分溶出速度dx/dtを増やすため、殺菌性成分含有部材2の水没部の面積Sを以下のような構成にして拡大してもよい。すなわち、殺菌性成分含有部材2を顆粒状に成型し、これを顆粒よりも小さなメッシュなどの水透過性の窓をもつ容器に収容する。このとき、顆粒は、概ね球形に限定されるものではなく、コンペイトウ状に凸凹をつけたり、マカロニ状にすることで水との接触面積を増加させることができる。また、この容器自体を殺菌性成分含有部材2を用いて構成することによって、より多くの量の殺菌性成分含有部材2をより小さな占有体積で搭載することができる。
(Form of bactericidal component-containing member)
The area S of the submerged portion of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 may be enlarged by the following configuration. That is, the sterilizing component-containing member 2 is enlarged, or the rotator 3 itself is entirely composed of the sterilizing component-containing member 2. Further, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is formed into a plate shape (triangular plate, disk, etc.) having a predetermined thickness, and this is laminated at a predetermined interval.
Furthermore, in order to increase the bactericidal component elution rate dx / dt with a smaller occupied volume, the area S of the submerged portion of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 may be enlarged by the following configuration. That is, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is molded into a granular shape, and is accommodated in a container having a water-permeable window such as a mesh smaller than the granule. At this time, the granule is not limited to a generally spherical shape, and the contact area with water can be increased by forming a concave or convex shape in the shape of a complex or making it into a macaroni shape. Further, by configuring the container itself using the bactericidal component-containing member 2, a larger amount of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 can be mounted with a smaller occupied volume.

(殺菌性成分)
殺菌性成分含有部材2とは、後述の殺菌性成分を、ポリビニルアルコール、ポリプロピレン、ポリアクリル樹脂、などの熱可塑性樹脂に混合して所定の形状に成形したり、塗料化して担体表面に塗装することによって形成される。
殺菌性成分としては、殺菌性が高い金属イオンとして知られる、銀イオン、銅イオン、亜鉛イオン、ニッケルイオン、などが用いられる。これらのイオンは、シリカアルミナ、リン酸ジルコニウム、などのイオン交換能を有する多孔質な担体、あるいは、シクロデキストリンやキレート剤に保持することによって、イオン徐放速度が制御されていることが望ましい。
(Bactericidal component)
The bactericidal component-containing member 2 is a mixture of a bactericidal component, which will be described later, with a thermoplastic resin such as polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene, polyacrylic resin, etc., and is molded into a predetermined shape or coated on the surface of the carrier. Formed by.
As the bactericidal component, silver ions, copper ions, zinc ions, nickel ions, etc. known as metal ions having high bactericidal properties are used. These ions are desirably held in a porous carrier having ion exchange ability such as silica alumina and zirconium phosphate, or in cyclodextrin or a chelating agent so that the sustained release rate of ions is controlled.

あるいは、スルホン酸基やイオン交換が可能な官能基を有する高分子、に保持してもよい。
また、4級アンモニウム塩のようなイオン性界面活性剤、ヨウ素や臭素を含みかつ界面活性能をもつ有機物、イミダゾール塩、チアベンダゾール、などの、いわゆる有機系抗菌剤を担持したものを用いてもよい。
あるいは、水中の水や酸素や塩素イオンや硝酸イオンなどを活性なラジカル種に変化させる触媒を用いてもよい。
いわゆる抗菌剤は、一般的に水への溶解度が小さい物質は非水溶性と表示される場合があるが、対象とする貯水部1wにおいて、所定の時間の水没によって殺菌に必要な濃度の水溶液が得られさえすれば、殺菌性成分の溶解度はいかなるものであってもよい。
Alternatively, it may be held in a polymer having a sulfonic acid group or a functional group capable of ion exchange.
Further, an ionic surfactant such as a quaternary ammonium salt, an organic substance containing iodine or bromine and having a surface activity, an imidazole salt, a compound carrying a so-called organic antibacterial agent such as thiabendazole may be used. .
Alternatively, a catalyst that changes water in water, oxygen, chlorine ions, nitrate ions, or the like into active radical species may be used.
A so-called antibacterial agent is generally indicated as a water-insoluble substance having a low solubility in water. However, in the target water storage unit 1w, an aqueous solution having a concentration necessary for sterilization is obtained by submerging for a predetermined time. As long as it is obtained, the disinfectant component can have any solubility.

(樹脂素材)
殺菌性成分を混合する樹脂素材は、2種以上混合して、水との親和性を調整することができる。樹脂には、モノマーは同一で、結晶化度や分子量や立体規則性が異なる材料があることが知られている。たとえば、結晶化度の異なるポリエチレンである、高圧ポリエチレンと低圧ポリエチレンの場合、前者は後者に比べ水和性が高く、殺菌剤を混合すると溶出しやすい。そこで、後者と混合することによって、殺菌剤の溶出性を制御できる。
また、殺菌性成分と樹脂素材との組合せにおいて、殺菌性成分の水溶性が高い場合には、樹脂が水によって膨潤しにくい材料を選択し、また逆に水溶性が低い場合には、樹脂の水和性が高いものを選択するなどして、殺菌性成分の溶出速度を制御し、所定の殺菌性成分濃度が得られるようにすることが望ましい。
また、殺菌性成分だけでなく、水や空気中に芳香を発生できる部材としたり、水に色素を溶出させて着色できる部材としたりすることによって、趣味性を増やすことができる。
(Resin material)
Two or more kinds of resin materials for mixing the bactericidal component can be mixed to adjust the affinity with water. It is known that resins include materials having the same monomer and different crystallinity, molecular weight, and stereoregularity. For example, in the case of high-pressure polyethylene and low-pressure polyethylene, which have different crystallinity, the former has higher hydration properties than the latter, and is easily eluted when a bactericide is mixed. Therefore, by mixing with the latter, the disinfectability of the bactericide can be controlled.
In addition, in the combination of the bactericidal component and the resin material, when the water-soluble component of the bactericidal component is high, select a material in which the resin does not easily swell with water. It is desirable to control the elution rate of the bactericidal component, for example, by selecting a highly hydrated one so that a predetermined bactericidal component concentration can be obtained.
Moreover, hobby property can be increased by using not only a bactericidal component but also a member capable of generating a fragrance in water or air, or a member capable of coloring by elution of a pigment in water.

[実施の形態2:水除菌装置]
図2は本発明の実施の形態2に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。なお、実施の形態1と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。図2において、水除菌装置200は、回転軸3aを中心にして回転自在に設置された回転体3と、回転体3を回転駆動する回転機構4とを、有している。
回転体3には円形外周を具備する従動輪31を具備し、従動輪31の一部は常に貯水部1wに水没している。また、従動輪31の一部に沿って殺菌性成分含有部材2が設置されている。なお、殺菌性成分含有部材2は、回転体3に着脱自在に設けてもよい。これにより、殺菌性成分含有部材2を取り替えたり、増減したりすることができる。
[Embodiment 2: Water disinfection device]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view schematically showing a water sterilizing apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as that of Embodiment 1, or an equivalent part, and one part description is abbreviate | omitted. In FIG. 2, the water sterilization apparatus 200 includes a rotating body 3 that is rotatably installed around a rotating shaft 3 a and a rotating mechanism 4 that rotationally drives the rotating body 3.
The rotating body 3 includes a driven wheel 31 having a circular outer periphery, and a part of the driven wheel 31 is always submerged in the water reservoir 1w. Further, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is installed along a part of the driven wheel 31. In addition, you may provide the bactericidal component containing member 2 in the rotary body 3 so that attachment or detachment is possible. Thereby, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 can be replaced or increased or decreased.

また、回転機構4には、従動輪31の外径よりも小径の駆動輪41と、駆動輪41を回転駆動するモーターおよび該駆動手段を制御する制御手段(何れも図示しない)を具備している。すなわち、大径の従動輪31を小径の駆動輪41によって回転駆動するから、回転に必要なトルクを小さくすることでモーターに必要な負荷が小さく、サイズや消費電力が小さい回転機構4としている。
なお、回転機構4は図示するものに限定するものではなく、従動輪31の内周部分に駆動輪41を当接させたり、あるいは、実施の形態1(図1)と同様に中心の回転軸3aを駆動させてもよい。また、従動輪31および駆動輪41を、相互に噛み合う従動歯車および駆動歯車にしてもよい。さらに、駆動輪41と図示しないモーターとは減速機構を介して接続してもよい。
そして、回転機構4は、水に濡れることで不具合が生じる可能性があるため、できるだけ水に濡れないように配置することが望ましい。
The rotation mechanism 4 includes a drive wheel 41 having a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the driven wheel 31, a motor that rotates the drive wheel 41, and a control unit that controls the drive unit (none of which is shown). Yes. That is, since the large-diameter driven wheel 31 is rotationally driven by the small-diameter driving wheel 41, the torque required for the rotation is reduced to reduce the load required for the motor, and the rotational mechanism 4 is small in size and power consumption.
The rotating mechanism 4 is not limited to the illustrated one, and the driving wheel 41 is brought into contact with the inner peripheral portion of the driven wheel 31, or the central rotating shaft is the same as in the first embodiment (FIG. 1). 3a may be driven. Further, the driven wheel 31 and the driving wheel 41 may be a driven gear and a driving gear that mesh with each other. Further, the drive wheel 41 and a motor (not shown) may be connected via a speed reduction mechanism.
And since the rotation mechanism 4 may produce a malfunction by getting wet with water, it is desirable to arrange | position so that it may not get wet with water as much as possible.

[実施の形態3:水除菌装置]
図3は本発明の実施の形態3に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。なお、実施の形態2(図2)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。図3において、水除菌装置300は、回転体3とは別個に、回転軸2aを中心に回転自在に設置された殺菌性成分含有部材2を有している。
すなわち、殺菌性成分含有部材2には外径円形の従動輪21が設けられ、従動輪21に回転体3の従動輪31が当接している。したがって、回転機構4の駆動輪41の回転によって、回転体3および殺菌性成分含有部材2の両方が回転される。
このとき、回転体3に貯水部1wを撹拌する機能や、貯水部1wの水を吸着する機能等を付与してもよい(これについては別途詳細に説明する)。
なお、殺菌性成分含有部材2として円筒状のものを示しているが、三角柱や扇状柱等であってもよい。
[Embodiment 3: Water disinfection device]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view in side view schematically showing a water sterilization apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as Embodiment 2 (FIG. 2), or an equivalent part, and a part of description is abbreviate | omitted. In FIG. 3, the water sterilization apparatus 300 includes a bactericidal component-containing member 2 that is installed rotatably around a rotation shaft 2 a, separately from the rotating body 3.
That is, the sterilizing component-containing member 2 is provided with a driven wheel 21 having a circular outer diameter, and the driven wheel 31 of the rotating body 3 is in contact with the driven wheel 21. Therefore, both the rotating body 3 and the bactericidal component-containing member 2 are rotated by the rotation of the drive wheel 41 of the rotating mechanism 4.
At this time, the rotating body 3 may be provided with a function of stirring the water storage unit 1w, a function of adsorbing water in the water storage unit 1w, and the like (this will be described in detail separately).
In addition, although the cylindrical thing is shown as the bactericidal component containing member 2, a triangular prism, a fan-shaped column, etc. may be sufficient.

[実施の形態4:水除菌装置]
図4は本発明の実施の形態4に係る水除菌装置の部分を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。なお、実施の形態2(図2)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。図4において、水除菌装置400は、顆粒状に成型された殺菌性成分含有部材2を収納する収納容器5が回転体3に設置されているものである。
回転体3は外周32と内周33とを具備するドーナツ型(円筒状)であって、喫水線1kと平行に配置された図示しない回転軸を中心に回転する。このとき、内周33の位置が喫水線1kに略一致している。
収納容器5は、回転体3の内周33に沿って配置される容器本体部51と、容器本体部51に連通して回転体3の外周32に向かって突出する容器浸水部52(水没ポケットと称すことができる)とを具備している。したがって、回転体3の回転に伴って、容器浸水部52は貯水部1wに浸入したり、空気部1aに位置したりする。そして、容器浸水部52は、水の流出入が自在であって、且つ、顆粒状に成型された殺菌性成分含有部材2が脱落しないように当該顆粒よりも小さいサイズのメッシュなどの窓を有している。
[Embodiment 4: Water disinfection device]
FIG. 4 is a side sectional view schematically showing a portion of the water sterilization apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as Embodiment 2 (FIG. 2), or an equivalent part, and a part of description is abbreviate | omitted. In FIG. 4, a water sterilization apparatus 400 is configured such that a storage container 5 for storing a bactericidal component-containing member 2 molded in a granular shape is installed on a rotating body 3.
The rotating body 3 is a donut shape (cylindrical shape) having an outer periphery 32 and an inner periphery 33, and rotates around a rotation shaft (not shown) arranged in parallel with the water line 1k. At this time, the position of the inner periphery 33 substantially coincides with the water line 1k.
The storage container 5 includes a container main body 51 disposed along the inner periphery 33 of the rotating body 3 and a container submerged portion 52 (submerged pocket) that communicates with the container main body 51 and protrudes toward the outer periphery 32 of the rotating body 3. It can be called). Therefore, with the rotation of the rotating body 3, the container flooded part 52 enters the water storage part 1 w or is located in the air part 1 a. The container submerged portion 52 has a window such as a mesh having a size smaller than that of the granule so that water can freely flow in and out and the bactericidal component-containing member 2 formed into a granular shape does not fall off. is doing.

この際、顆粒状に成型された殺菌性成分含有部材2(以下「顆粒」と称する場合がある)が小さい場合にはメッシュ孔を小さくせざるを得ず、水の流入出が困難になる。また、顆粒が大きい場合には、収納容器サイズあたりの殺菌性成分含有部材2の粒表面積が小さくなるために、殺菌性成分溶出速度dx/dtが小さくなる。
従って、顆粒のサイズは0.5mm〜7mm程度であることが望ましい。また、収納容器5そのものを殺菌性成分含有部材2を用いて形成することによって、収納容器サイズあたりの殺菌性成分の含有量を増加させることができる。
At this time, when the bactericidal component-containing member 2 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “granules”) formed into a granular shape is small, the mesh holes must be made small, making it difficult for water to flow in and out. When the granule is large, the bactericidal component elution rate dx / dt is small because the particle surface area of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 per storage container size is small.
Therefore, it is desirable that the granule size is about 0.5 mm to 7 mm. Moreover, by forming the storage container 5 itself using the bactericidal component-containing member 2, the content of the bactericidal component per storage container size can be increased.

図4の(b)において、収納容器5の容器浸水部52に入っている顆粒は水と接触し、顆粒の水没表面積Sに応じた殺菌性成分溶出速度dx/dtにより殺菌性成分が溶出する。その後、回転体3が回転すると、容器浸水部52は空気部1aに引き上げられると共に、収納容器5が傾き、容器浸水部52にあった顆粒は、容器本体部51に移動して、他の水没していない顆粒と混合される。
したがって、これを繰り返すことで、殺菌性成分溶出速度dx/dtは容器浸水部52に入る顆粒量分に抑えながら、寿命は収納容器5に収納した全顆粒分を確保することができる。すなわち、全ての顆粒を同時に水没させないことにより、溶出速度が過剰に高くなったり、殺菌効果が過剰になったりするのを防止して、寿命の確保を図っている。
In FIG. 4 (b), the granule contained in the container submerged portion 52 of the storage container 5 comes into contact with water, and the bactericidal component is eluted at the bactericidal component elution rate dx / dt corresponding to the submerged surface area S of the granule. . Thereafter, when the rotating body 3 rotates, the container submerged part 52 is pulled up to the air part 1a, the storage container 5 is tilted, and the granules in the container submerged part 52 move to the container main body part 51 to be submerged in other water. Mixed with unpolished granules.
Therefore, by repeating this, it is possible to secure the entire granule content stored in the storage container 5 while keeping the bactericidal component elution rate dx / dt to the amount of the granule entering the container water immersion part 52. That is, by not immersing all the granules at the same time, the elution rate is prevented from becoming excessively high and the sterilizing effect is prevented from becoming excessive, thereby ensuring the life.

なお、収納容器5として、容器本体部51および容器浸水部52を具備するものを示しているが、本発明はこれに限定するものではなく、実施の形態1〜3(図1〜3)における殺菌性成分含有部材2顆粒状に成型して、これを三角柱状または円柱状の容器(水の流入出可能で、顆粒の脱落不能)に収納してもよい。   In addition, although the thing which comprises the container main-body part 51 and the container water immersion part 52 is shown as the storage container 5, this invention is not limited to this, In Embodiment 1-3 (FIGS. 1-3) The bactericidal component-containing member 2 may be molded into a granular shape and stored in a triangular prism-shaped or cylindrical container (water can flow in and out, and granules cannot fall off).

[実施の形態5:水除菌装置]
図5は本発明の実施の形態5に係る水除菌装置を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。なお、実施の形態1(図1)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。図5において、水除菌装置500は、殺菌性成分含有部材2をプラスの電位に帯電させる帯電手段を有するものであって、水中の殺菌効率向上を図っている。
回転体3に設けられた殺菌性成分含有部材2は、電気伝導性を有する材料で構成され、貯水部1wに設けられた対極6(マイナス極)と、電源7および図示しない制御手段を介して電気的に接続され、殺菌性成分含有部材2が水没している際にプラスに帯電するよう制御されている。
[Embodiment 5: Water disinfection device]
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view schematically showing a water sterilization apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as Embodiment 1 (FIG. 1), or an equivalent part, and a part of description is abbreviate | omitted. In FIG. 5, the water sterilization apparatus 500 has a charging means for charging the sterilizing component-containing member 2 to a positive potential, and aims to improve the sterilization efficiency in water.
The bactericidal component-containing member 2 provided in the rotating body 3 is made of a material having electrical conductivity, and is connected to a counter electrode 6 (minus electrode) provided in the water storage section 1w, a power source 7, and a control means (not shown). It is electrically connected and controlled to be positively charged when the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is submerged.

これによって、水中で負に帯電している微生物は殺菌性成分含有部材2に電気的に誘引され、水中の微生物と殺菌性成分含有部材2との接触効率が向上する。従って、殺菌性成分含有部材2からの殺菌性成分の溶出速度が遅い場合であっても、より即効的な除菌作用を得ることができる。
ここで、電源7によって加えられる電圧が高い場合には、水の電気分解がおこり、水中のカルシウムイオンなどが析出しやすくなったり、生成する酸性・塩基性の水によって基材自体にダメージが起きる可能性がある。従って、水の電気分解がおこらないレベルの電圧で稼動させることが望ましい。
なお、導電性を付与するには、殺菌性成分含有部材2に、親水性のポリマー、導電性のカーボン、あるいは、金属を混合すればよい。あるいは、導電性のコーティングを施した上に殺菌性材料を塗布した構成としてもよい。
Thereby, microorganisms negatively charged in water are electrically attracted to the bactericidal component-containing member 2, and the contact efficiency between the microorganisms in water and the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is improved. Therefore, even when the elution rate of the bactericidal component from the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is slow, a more immediate sterilization effect can be obtained.
Here, when the voltage applied by the power source 7 is high, water is electrolyzed and calcium ions in water are easily deposited, or the base material itself is damaged by the generated acidic / basic water. there is a possibility. Therefore, it is desirable to operate at a voltage level that does not cause electrolysis of water.
In order to impart conductivity, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 may be mixed with a hydrophilic polymer, conductive carbon, or metal. Or it is good also as a structure which applied the bactericidal material after giving electroconductive coating.

[実施の形態6:加湿機]
図6は本発明の実施の形態6に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。図6において、加湿機600は、函体1と、函体1の内部に回転自在に設置された回転体3と、回転体3とは別個に回転自在に設置された殺菌性成分含有部材2と、送風ファン8と、を有している。なお、実施の形態3(図3)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。
函体1は、底面近くに水が流入する水流入径路1xと、天面に空気が流入する空気流入口および空気が流出する空気流出口(何れも図示しない)と、を具備している。そして、空気流入口から流入した空気を回転体3に衝突させ、回転体3に衝突した後の空気を空気流出口に誘導するための風誘導板1bが設けられている。
回転体3の全体または表面が、液体状態の水を保持自在な吸湿性材料または多孔質材料等によって形成されている。
[Embodiment 6: Humidifier]
FIG. 6 is a sectional view in side view schematically showing a humidifier according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the humidifier 600 includes a box 1, a rotating body 3 that is rotatably installed inside the box 1, and a bactericidal component-containing member 2 that is rotatably installed separately from the rotating body 3. And a blower fan 8. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as Embodiment 3 (FIG. 3), or an equivalent part, and description of one part is abbreviate | omitted.
The box 1 includes a water inflow path 1x through which water flows near the bottom surface, an air inflow port through which air flows into the top surface, and an air outflow port through which air flows out (both not shown). A wind guide plate 1b is provided for causing the air flowing in from the air inlet to collide with the rotator 3 and guiding the air after colliding with the rotator 3 to the air outlet.
The entire or surface of the rotating body 3 is formed of a hygroscopic material or a porous material that can hold liquid water.

したがって、回転体3の水没している範囲では貯水部1wの水が回転体3に供給され、回転体3の回転によって、当該範囲が空気部1aに引き上げられた際には、送風ファン8によって送られた空気中に、当該供給された水は蒸発させられる。よって、空気流出口からは、加湿された空気が流出する。このとき、回転体3を連続して回転すれば、空気の連続的な加湿が可能になる。また、空気中に蒸発される水は、除菌されたものであるから、清潔な加湿空気が流出することになる。
なお、殺菌性成分含有部材2が回転体3によって回転駆動されるものを示しているが、本発明はこれに限定するものではなく、殺菌性成分含有部材2と回転体3とがそれぞれ独立した回転機構を具備してもよい。
さらに、液体状態の水を保持自在な吸湿性材料または多孔質材料等によって形成された回転体に殺菌性成分含有部材2を設置してもよいし(実施の形態2(図2)参照)、殺菌性成分含有部材2自体を吸水性を奏するように多孔質状に形成してもよい(実施の形態1、3(図1、3)参照)。
Therefore, in the range where the rotating body 3 is submerged, the water in the water storage section 1w is supplied to the rotating body 3, and when the range is pulled up to the air section 1a by the rotation of the rotating body 3, the blower fan 8 The supplied water is evaporated in the sent air. Therefore, humidified air flows out from the air outlet. At this time, if the rotating body 3 is continuously rotated, the air can be continuously humidified. Moreover, since the water evaporated in the air has been sterilized, clean humid air will flow out.
In addition, although the bactericidal component containing member 2 has shown what is rotationally driven by the rotary body 3, this invention is not limited to this, The bactericidal component containing member 2 and the rotary body 3 were each independent. A rotation mechanism may be provided.
Furthermore, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 may be installed on a rotating body formed of a hygroscopic material or a porous material that can hold water in a liquid state (see Embodiment 2 (FIG. 2)), The bactericidal component-containing member 2 itself may be formed in a porous shape so as to exhibit water absorption (see Embodiments 1 and 3 (FIGS. 1 and 3)).

[実施の形態7:加湿機]
図7は本発明の実施の形態7に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。
図7において、加湿機700は、空気部1aに流入する空気中の粉塵をプラスの電位に帯電させる帯電手段を有するものであって、空気中の殺菌効率向上を図っている。なお、実施の形態5および6(図5、図6)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。
貯水部1wに繁殖する微生物には、空気中由来のものがあり、また、加湿機において、噴出した空気中の菌数がより少ないことが望ましい。従って、装置に吸引される空気中の菌を捕集するとともに、本水除菌装置によって殺菌することが求められる。
回転体3は加湿用のディスクであり、導電性をもつ素材で構成され、接地されている。回転体3の風上側に、荷電電極ユニット9が設けられ、流入した空気に放電することによって、空気中の微生物を含む粉塵を帯電させ、回転体3(導電性加湿ディスクに同じ)に捕集される。
そして、回転体3は、回転して殺菌性成分が溶解した貯水部1wに浸漬されるため、回転体3の面が殺菌される。これにより、空気中の菌を積極的に捕集し、かつ、回転体3の衛生性を維持することができる。
[Embodiment 7: Humidifier]
FIG. 7 is a sectional view in side view schematically showing a humidifier according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.
In FIG. 7, the humidifier 700 has a charging means for charging dust in the air flowing into the air portion 1a to a positive potential, and aims to improve the sterilization efficiency in the air. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as that of Embodiment 5 and 6 (FIG. 5, FIG. 6), or an equivalent part, and some description is abbreviate | omitted.
The microorganisms that propagate in the water storage section 1w include those derived from the air, and it is desirable that the number of bacteria in the air that is ejected is smaller in the humidifier. Accordingly, it is required to collect bacteria in the air sucked into the apparatus and sterilize with the present water sterilization apparatus.
The rotating body 3 is a humidifying disk, is made of a conductive material, and is grounded. A charging electrode unit 9 is provided on the windward side of the rotating body 3 and discharges the air flowing in, thereby charging dust containing microorganisms in the air and collecting it in the rotating body 3 (same as the conductive humidifying disk). Is done.
And since the rotary body 3 is immersed in the water storage part 1w which rotated and the bactericidal component melt | dissolved, the surface of the rotary body 3 is sterilized. Thereby, the microbe in air | atmosphere can be collected actively and the sanitary property of the rotary body 3 can be maintained.

[実施の形態8:加湿機]
図8は本発明の実施の形態8に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。
図8において、加湿機800は、貯水部1wに水質センサー12が、水流出経路1yに加湿ユニット11が、それぞれ設置されたものである。なお、実施の形態1または2(図1、図2)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。
加湿機800は、水は図示していないタンクまたは水道から水流入径路1xを経由して函体1に供給され、貯水部1wを介して水流出径路1yに設置された加湿ユニットに流れ込む。そして、貯水部1wには水質センサー12が設けられている。
[Embodiment 8: Humidifier]
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view in side view schematically showing a humidifier according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.
In FIG. 8, a humidifier 800 is provided with a water quality sensor 12 in the water storage section 1w and a humidification unit 11 in the water outflow path 1y. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as that of Embodiment 1 or 2 (FIG. 1, FIG. 2), or an equivalent part, and description of one part is abbreviate | omitted.
In the humidifier 800, water is supplied from a tank or water supply (not shown) to the box 1 via the water inflow path 1x, and flows into the humidification unit installed in the water outflow path 1y via the water reservoir 1w. A water quality sensor 12 is provided in the water reservoir 1w.

回転体3の回転軸3aに接続された回転機構(図示しない)と、水質センサー12と、加湿ユニット11とは、マイコン13に接続されている。水質センサー12からの水汚染度についての情報に基づいて、殺菌性成分含有部材2の動作(回転体3の動作に同じ)を制御して除菌動作を行うと共に、加湿ユニット11の動作を制御し、また、報知装置14を動作させている。   A rotating mechanism (not shown) connected to the rotating shaft 3 a of the rotating body 3, the water quality sensor 12, and the humidifying unit 11 are connected to the microcomputer 13. Based on information on the degree of water contamination from the water quality sensor 12, the operation of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 (same as the operation of the rotating body 3) is controlled to perform the sterilization operation, and the operation of the humidifying unit 11 is controlled. In addition, the notification device 14 is operated.

加湿ユニット11は超音波加湿ユニットを想定して図示しているが、加湿方法は前述の気化ディスク式、自己吸い上げ能をもつ不織布などを用いた気化式、水滴噴霧式など、どのような手段でもよい。
水質センサー12は、微生物数を直接測定できる手段が望ましいが、代替としては、水中の微粒子を光学的に測定する水質センサー、導電性を測定する水質センサー、濁度を測定する水質センサー、あるいは、水面上の臭気ガスを測定する水質センサーなど、水中の微生物数に由来するパラメータを検出できるものならどのような手段でもよい。
報知装置14は、函体1の近傍に設置したランプやブザーなどのほか、ユーザーに報知しやすい位置に設けたり、あるいは、加湿機800の動作を監視するシステム(図示せず)に信号を送るものでもよい。
Although the humidifying unit 11 is illustrated assuming an ultrasonic humidifying unit, the humidifying method may be any means such as the vaporizing disk type described above, a vaporizing type using a non-woven fabric having a self-priming capability, a water droplet spraying type, or the like. Good.
The water quality sensor 12 is preferably a means capable of directly measuring the number of microorganisms. Alternatively, a water quality sensor that optically measures fine particles in water, a water quality sensor that measures conductivity, a water quality sensor that measures turbidity, or Any means that can detect a parameter derived from the number of microorganisms in water, such as a water quality sensor that measures odorous gas on the surface of the water, may be used.
In addition to a lamp or buzzer installed in the vicinity of the box 1, the notification device 14 is provided at a position where it is easy to notify the user, or sends a signal to a system (not shown) for monitoring the operation of the humidifier 800. It may be a thing.

水質センサー12が微生物増加を検出すると、加湿ユニット11における加湿を一旦停止すると共に、回転体3を回転させて殺菌性成分含有部材2を水没させて除菌動作を行う。そして、除菌が行われた結果、所定の衛生性が保たれたことが検出(微生物低減が検出)されれば、加湿ユニット11を再度動作させて加湿を行う。
マイコン13では、水質センサー12の信号をモニタして、検出された微生物の菌数が予め設定した値(加湿停止モードに同じ)になる以前に、殺菌性成分の溶出量を増やすように回転体3を操作したりする。また、加湿量を低下させた場合には、殺菌成分の無駄を減らして寿命延長させるために殺菌性成分含有部材2を貯水部1w(水中)から引き上げて、空気部1a(空中)に移動させるよう操作することが望ましい。
また、所定の除菌操作を行っているにもかかわらず、微生物増加が抑制されない場合には、なんらかの装置の不具合(たとえば、水質センサー12に検出能の低下等)、殺菌性成分含有部材2の寿命、あるいは、微生物の想定を超える繁殖などを示すものと判断し、報知装置14において、通常の除菌操作を示す報知とは異なる異常報知を行うことができる。
When the water quality sensor 12 detects an increase in microorganisms, the humidification unit 11 temporarily stops humidification, and the rotator 3 is rotated to submerge the bactericidal component-containing member 2 to perform a sterilization operation. If it is detected that the predetermined hygiene is maintained as a result of the sterilization (microbe reduction is detected), the humidification unit 11 is operated again to perform humidification.
The microcomputer 13 monitors the signal of the water quality sensor 12 and rotates the rotating body so as to increase the elution amount of the bactericidal component before the detected number of microorganisms reaches a preset value (same as in the humidification stop mode). 3 is operated. Further, when the amount of humidification is reduced, in order to reduce the waste of sterilizing components and extend the life, the sterilizing component-containing member 2 is lifted from the water storage unit 1w (underwater) and moved to the air unit 1a (in the air). It is desirable to operate as follows.
If the increase in microorganisms is not suppressed despite performing a predetermined sterilization operation, some device malfunction (for example, a decrease in detection ability of the water quality sensor 12), the bactericidal component-containing member 2 It is determined that the life or the propagation exceeding the assumption of the microorganism is shown, and the notification device 14 can perform an abnormality notification different from the notification indicating the normal sterilization operation.

[実施の形態9:加湿機]
図9は本発明の実施の形態9に係る加湿機を模式的に示す側面視の断面図である。
図9において、加湿機900は、貯水部1wに殺菌性成分含有部材2を設置したものである。なお、実施の形態6(図6)と同じ部分または相当する部分には同じ符号を付し、一部の説明を省略する。
加湿機900は、函体1と、函体1の底面に設置された殺菌性成分含有部材2と、函体1の天面近くに設置され、流入する空気を加熱するための空気加熱用ヒーター15と、空気加熱用ヒーター15の温熱を殺菌性成分含有部材2に熱断続機構17を介して伝える熱伝導材16と、函体1の内部に回転自在に設置された回転体3(液体状態の水を保持自在な吸湿性材料または多孔質材料等によって形成されている)と、を有している。
[Embodiment 9: Humidifier]
FIG. 9 is a side sectional view schematically showing a humidifier according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention.
In FIG. 9, the humidifier 900 is one in which the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is installed in the water storage unit 1 w. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same as that of Embodiment 6 (FIG. 6), or corresponding part, and one part description is abbreviate | omitted.
The humidifier 900 includes a box 1, a bactericidal component-containing member 2 installed on the bottom surface of the box 1, and an air heating heater that is installed near the top of the box 1 and heats incoming air. 15, a heat conductive material 16 that transmits the heat of the air heater 15 to the bactericidal component-containing member 2 through a thermal interrupting mechanism 17, and a rotating body 3 (liquid state) that is rotatably installed inside the box 1 For example, a hygroscopic material or a porous material capable of holding water.

加湿機900は、殺菌性成分含有部材2からの殺菌性成分の溶出速度を、温度によっても制御することができるものである。すなわち、殺菌性成分含有部材2を形成する樹脂は熱可塑性であるから、加熱されると分子間結合が低下し、水に膨潤しやすくなる傾向がある。従って、常に水没している状態では溶出速度が低い樹脂を用い、必要に応じて殺菌性成分含有部材2の近傍を加熱することによって、樹脂の温度を高くして溶出速度を向上させ、水の除菌を行う。
図9においては、加熱手段として、空気部1aの空気流入路(図中、矢印「送風」にて示す)に設けられた空気加熱用ヒーター15を利用している。空気加熱用ヒーター15は、函体1に取り込まれる空気を加熱し、回転体3(加湿ディスクに同じ)の表面からの水の気化を促進するために用いられる。
ここで、必要なタイミングで熱断続機構17を駆動して空気加熱用ヒーター15と熱伝導材16とを接続すると、空気加熱用ヒーター15の温熱が殺菌性成分含有部材2に伝えられ、殺菌性成分含有部材2が加熱されて殺菌性成分の溶出が促進される。
The humidifier 900 can control the elution rate of the bactericidal component from the bactericidal component-containing member 2 also by the temperature. That is, since the resin forming the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is thermoplastic, when heated, the intermolecular bond tends to decrease and the resin tends to swell in water. Accordingly, when the resin is constantly submerged, a resin having a low elution rate is used, and if necessary, the vicinity of the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is heated to increase the resin temperature and improve the elution rate. Sanitize.
In FIG. 9, the air heating heater 15 provided in the air inflow path (indicated by the arrow “blow” in the figure) of the air part 1a is used as the heating means. The air heating heater 15 is used to heat the air taken into the box 1 and promote the vaporization of water from the surface of the rotating body 3 (same as the humidifying disk).
Here, when the heat interrupting mechanism 17 is driven at a necessary timing to connect the air heating heater 15 and the heat conducting material 16, the heat of the air heating heater 15 is transmitted to the bactericidal component-containing member 2 and is bactericidal. The component-containing member 2 is heated to promote the elution of the bactericidal component.

殺菌性成分含有部材2は平板あるいはブロック状とし、熱伝導材16を直接内部に挿入する構成として、殺菌性成分含有部材2を直接加熱している。なお、殺菌性成分含有部材2を顆粒とし、これを水が出入自在な収納容器に収め、この収納容器に内部に熱伝導材10に先端を挿入されるよう構成して、収納容器内の水が加熱されることによって殺菌性成分含有部材(顆粒)2からの殺菌性成分の溶出速度を上昇させてもよい。
このとき、加湿機900が通常環境に設置されることを考慮し、水温40℃以下では溶出速度が低く、殺菌性成分の過剰な溶出を防止できることが望ましい。また、水温80℃以上と設定すると、熱伝導材16の直近傍を高温にする必要があり、水の沸騰とこれにともなう水中スケール成分の析出や周辺のプラスチック部材の軟化や変形が懸念される。従って、殺菌性成分含有部材(顆粒)2からの殺菌性成分の溶出速度が変化する温度域は、40℃〜80℃の間とすることが望ましい。
熱伝導材16としては、カーボン、金属棒、金属パイプなどが用いられる。金属を用いる場合には、腐食を避けるために、水と金属とが直接接触する部分をなくすよう配置するか、透水性のない皮膜を設けることが望ましい。
The bactericidal component-containing member 2 is in the form of a flat plate or block, and the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is directly heated as a configuration in which the heat conductive material 16 is directly inserted into the inside. In addition, the bactericidal component-containing member 2 is made into granules, and this is stored in a storage container into which water can freely enter and exit, and the tip of the heat conducting material 10 is inserted into the storage container, so that the water in the storage container The elution rate of the bactericidal component from the bactericidal component-containing member (granule) 2 may be increased by heating.
At this time, considering that the humidifier 900 is installed in a normal environment, it is desirable that the elution rate is low at a water temperature of 40 ° C. or less, and excessive elution of the bactericidal component can be prevented. Further, if the water temperature is set to 80 ° C. or higher, it is necessary to make the immediate vicinity of the heat conductive material 16 high, and there is a concern about boiling of water, precipitation of underwater scale components, and softening and deformation of the surrounding plastic member. . Therefore, it is desirable that the temperature range in which the elution rate of the bactericidal component from the bactericidal component-containing member (granule) 2 changes is between 40 ° C and 80 ° C.
As the heat conductive material 16, carbon, a metal rod, a metal pipe, or the like is used. In the case of using a metal, in order to avoid corrosion, it is desirable to dispose a portion where water and the metal are in direct contact with each other, or to provide a film having no water permeability.

以上より、本発明の水除菌装置は、十分な殺菌速度と殺菌効果が得られ、さらに、寿命の長期化を図ることができるから、水が貯留され、微生物の繁殖によって不具合が生じる可能性のある各種機器、たとえば、空調機器のドレインパンや、手指乾燥機のドレインパン、あるいは、除湿機のドレインタンクなどは勿論、家庭用および事業用の各種加湿機、さらには、魚類などの水槽の衛生性維持装置や、水を含む土砂の衛生性維持装置などに広く利用することができる。   As described above, the water sterilization apparatus of the present invention can obtain a sufficient sterilization rate and sterilization effect, and can further prolong the service life. Various types of equipment such as drain pans for air conditioners, drain pans for hand dryers, and drain tanks for dehumidifiers, as well as various humidifiers for home and business use, and fish tanks It can be widely used for hygiene maintenance devices, and hygiene maintenance devices for earth and sand containing water.

1:函体、1a:空気部、1b:風誘導板、1k:喫水線、1w:貯水部、1x:水流入径路、1y:水流出径路、2:殺菌性成分含有部材、2a:回転軸、3:回転体、3a:回転軸、4:回転機構、5:収納容器、6:対極、7:電源、8:送風ファン、9:荷電電極ユニット、10:熱伝導材、11:加湿ユニット、12:水質センサー、13:マイコン、14:報知装置、15:空気加熱用ヒーター、16:熱伝導材、17:熱断続機構、21:従動輪、31:従動輪、32:外周、33:内周、41:駆動輪、51:容器本体部、52:容器浸水部、100:水除菌装置(実施の形態1)、200:水除菌装置(実施の形態2)、300:水除菌装置(実施の形態3)、400:水除菌装置(実施の形態4)、500:水除菌装置(実施の形態5)、600:加湿機(実施の形態6)、700:加湿機(実施の形態7)、800:加湿機(実施の形態8)、900:加湿機(実施の形態9)、Q:容積、S:水没表面積、c:殺菌性成分濃度、dx/dt:殺菌性成分溶出速度、r:回転速度。   1: box, 1a: air section, 1b: wind guide plate, 1k: draft line, 1w: water storage section, 1x: water inflow path, 1y: water outflow path, 2: bactericidal component-containing member, 2a: rotating shaft, 3: rotating body, 3a: rotating shaft, 4: rotating mechanism, 5: storage container, 6: counter electrode, 7: power supply, 8: blower fan, 9: charged electrode unit, 10: heat conducting material, 11: humidifying unit, 12: Water quality sensor, 13: Microcomputer, 14: Notification device, 15: Heater for air heating, 16: Heat conduction material, 17: Thermal interrupting mechanism, 21: Driven wheel, 31: Driven wheel, 32: Outer ring, 33: Inner Lap, 41: drive wheel, 51: container main body, 52: container flooding unit, 100: water sterilizer (Embodiment 1), 200: water sterilizer (Embodiment 2), 300: water sterilizer Device (Embodiment 3), 400: Water sterilization device (Embodiment 4), 500: Water sterilization device Embodiment 5), 600: Humidifier (Embodiment 6), 700: Humidifier (Embodiment 7), 800: Humidifier (Embodiment 8), 900: Humidifier (Embodiment 9), Q: volume, S: submerged surface area, c: bactericidal component concentration, dx / dt: bactericidal component elution rate, r: rotational speed.

Claims (10)

貯水部および空気部が形成される函体と、前記貯水部に配置された殺菌性成分含有体と、を有する水除菌装置であって、
前記殺菌性成分含有体を間欠的に加熱する加熱装置を有することを特徴とする水除菌装置。
A water disinfection device having a box in which a water storage part and an air part are formed, and a bactericidal component-containing body arranged in the water storage part,
A water disinfection device comprising a heating device that intermittently heats the sterilizing component-containing body.
前記殺菌性成分含有体の表面が40℃から80℃の範囲に加熱されることを特徴とする請求項1記載の水除菌装置。   The surface of the said bactericidal component containing body is heated in the range of 40 to 80 degreeC, The water disinfection apparatus of Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. 前記加熱装置が、前記空気部に配置されたヒーターと、熱伝導自在な熱伝導材料と、を有し、
前記熱伝導材料の一方の端部が前記ヒーターに、他方の端部が前記殺菌性成分含有体の内部または前記殺菌性成分含有体の近傍に、それぞれ配置されてなることを特徴とする請求項1または2記載の水除菌装置。
The heating device includes a heater disposed in the air portion, and a heat conduction material capable of conducting heat,
The one end portion of the heat conducting material is disposed in the heater, and the other end portion is disposed in the sterilizing component-containing body or in the vicinity of the sterilizing component-containing body. The water disinfection apparatus according to 1 or 2.
前記熱伝導材料に、伝熱を断続自在な熱断続機構が設置されてなることを特徴とする請求項3記載の水除菌装置。   The water disinfection device according to claim 3, wherein a heat interrupting mechanism capable of interrupting heat transfer is installed in the heat conducting material. 前記殺菌性成分含有体が、2種以上の樹脂と1種以上の抗菌成分とを含有することを特徴とする請求項1乃至4の何れかに記載の水除菌装置。   The water disinfection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bactericidal component-containing body contains two or more kinds of resins and one or more kinds of antibacterial ingredients. 前記抗菌性成分含有体に含まれる2種以上の樹脂が、モノマーは同一であるが結晶化度の異なる2種以上のポリマーを含むことを特徴とする請求項5記載の水除菌装置。   6. The water sterilization apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the two or more kinds of resins contained in the antibacterial component-containing body contain two or more kinds of polymers having the same monomer but different crystallinity. 請求項1乃至6の何れかに記載の水除菌装置と、
該水除菌装置の空気部に空気を流入および流出させる風路形成手段と、
を有し、
前記回転体が回転した際に、前記空気部に持ち込まれる前記回転体に付着した水の気化によって、前記空気部の空気が加湿されることを特徴とする加湿機。
The water disinfection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Air passage forming means for flowing air into and out of the air part of the water sterilizer;
Have
When the rotating body rotates, the air in the air section is humidified by vaporization of water attached to the rotating body brought into the air section.
前記貯水部の水中の微生物数、前記貯水部の水の濁度、または前記貯水部の水の電気伝導度の何れか1以上を計測自在な水質センサーと、
該水質センサーからの信号によって前記貯水部の汚染を検知し、予め設定した動作によって、前記回転体の動作を制御する制御手段と、
を有することを特徴とする請求項7記載の加湿機。
A water quality sensor capable of measuring any one or more of the number of microorganisms in the water in the water reservoir, the turbidity of water in the water reservoir, or the electrical conductivity of water in the water reservoir;
Control means for detecting contamination of the water reservoir by a signal from the water quality sensor and controlling the operation of the rotating body by a preset operation;
The humidifier according to claim 7, comprising:
前記貯水部の水中の微生物数、前記貯水部の水の濁度、または前記貯水部の水の電気伝導度の何れか1以上を計測自在な水質センサーと、
該水質センサーからの信号によって前記貯水部の汚染を検知し、予め設定した汚染レベルを超えている場合に、前記水除菌装置の故障あるいは寿命と判断して、これをユーザーあるいは水除菌装置の動作を監視するシステムに対して報知する報知機構と、
を備えたことを特徴とする請求項7記載の加湿機。
A water quality sensor capable of measuring any one or more of the number of microorganisms in the water in the water reservoir, the turbidity of water in the water reservoir, or the electrical conductivity of water in the water reservoir;
When the contamination of the water storage unit is detected by a signal from the water quality sensor and exceeds a preset contamination level, it is determined that the water sterilization device is faulty or has a life, and this is determined by the user or the water sterilization device. A notification mechanism that notifies a system that monitors the operation of
The humidifier according to claim 7, comprising:
請求項1乃至6の何れかに記載の水除菌装置と、
該水除菌装置の貯水部に連通し、前記貯水部から水が流入する水径路と、
該水径路に設置された加湿ユニットと、
を有し、
前記殺菌性成分含有体から溶出した殺菌性成分によって除菌された水が、前記加湿ユニットに供給されることを特徴とする加湿機。
The water disinfection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A water path that communicates with the water storage section of the water sterilization apparatus, and into which water flows from the water storage section;
A humidifying unit installed in the water path;
Have
Water humidified by the bactericidal component eluted from the bactericidal component-containing body is supplied to the humidifying unit.
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