JP4798435B2

JP4798435B2 - Enzyme water generator

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Publication number: JP4798435B2
Application number: JP2006081979A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 照人岡; 浩宮脇; 誠治室溝
Original assignee: NK Works Co Ltd
Current assignee: Noritsu Precision Co Ltd
Priority date: 2006-03-24
Filing date: 2006-03-24
Publication date: 2011-10-19
Anticipated expiration: 2026-03-24
Also published as: JP2007252286A

Description

本発明は、活性化液槽と、前記活性化液槽に酵素を含む酵素製剤を供給する酵素剤供給手段と、前記活性化液槽に前記酵素製剤を希釈するための水を供給する給水手段と、前記活性化液槽内の前記酵素製剤が希釈された酵素液を一定の温度範囲に一定時間以上保温して酵素水を生成するための保温手段とを備える酵素水生成装置に関する。 The present invention includes an activation liquid tank, an enzyme agent supply means for supplying an enzyme preparation containing an enzyme to the activation liquid tank, and a water supply means for supplying water for diluting the enzyme preparation to the activation liquid tank. And an enzyme water generator comprising: an enzyme solution diluted with the enzyme preparation in the activation solution tank;

この種の酵素水生成装置としては、本発明に関連する先行技術文献情報として下記に示す特許文献１がある。この特許文献１に記された酵素水生成装置は、活性化液槽（バイオ増殖タンク）と、活性化液槽に酵素製剤（酵素または微生物）を供給する酵素剤供給手段（酵素製剤槽及び点滴弁）と、前記活性化液槽に酵素剤を希釈または溶解するための水を供給する給水手段（給水管）と、活性化液槽内に配置されたヒータとを備えるので、適温で培養された微生物が生産した大量の酵素を含む酵素水を製造することができる。酵素剤供給手段は、活性化液槽の上方に設置された酵素製剤槽と、酵素製剤槽の底部から下方に延びた原液供給パイプとからなり、この原液供給パイプに原液点滴弁が設けられている。得られた酵素水を外食店などの厨房のグリストラップや床面などに散布すると、そこに溜まっている油脂分やタンパク質などの有機物を酵素の触媒作用を借りて効果的に分解させることができる。 As this type of enzyme water generator, there is Patent Document 1 shown below as prior art document information related to the present invention. The enzyme water generator described in Patent Document 1 includes an activation liquid tank (bio growth tank) and an enzyme agent supply means (enzyme preparation tank and infusion) for supplying an enzyme preparation (enzyme or microorganism) to the activation liquid tank. Valve), water supply means (water supply pipe) for supplying water for diluting or dissolving the enzyme agent to the activation liquid tank, and a heater disposed in the activation liquid tank, Enzyme water containing a large amount of enzyme produced by microorganisms can be produced. The enzyme agent supply means is composed of an enzyme preparation tank installed above the activation liquid tank and a stock solution supply pipe extending downward from the bottom of the enzyme preparation tank, and this stock solution supply pipe is provided with a stock solution drip valve. Yes. When the obtained enzyme water is sprayed on the grease traps or floors of kitchens at restaurants, etc., organic substances such as fats and oils and proteins can be effectively decomposed by the catalytic action of the enzyme. .

特開２０００−３２５９３８号公報（段落番号０００８、００１０、図２）JP 2000-325938 A (paragraph numbers 0008, 0010, FIG. 2)

しかし、特許文献１に記された酵素水生成装置では、酵素製剤の消費に伴って酵素製剤槽内の酵素製剤が残り少なくなった場合に酵素製剤を補充する方法としては、酵素製剤槽の上蓋を取り外し、別途入手した酵素製剤の入った交換容器を開栓して傾けることで、交換容器内の酵素製剤を酵素製剤槽に移し変える必要があるため、補充のための操作が面倒であり、しかも、特に粘性の高い酵素製剤を用いる場合には、交換容器を傾けても交換容器の内面に付着した酵素製剤が流れ出すのを待っている間に酵素製剤槽にゴミなどが進入する虞があった。 However, in the enzyme water generating apparatus described in Patent Document 1, when the enzyme preparation in the enzyme preparation tank is reduced with consumption of the enzyme preparation, the enzyme preparation tank is topped as a method of replenishing the enzyme preparation. Removal and opening of the exchange container containing the enzyme preparation that was obtained separately and tilting it is necessary to transfer the enzyme preparation in the exchange container to the enzyme preparation tank. In particular, when an enzyme preparation with high viscosity is used, there is a possibility that dust etc. may enter the enzyme preparation tank while waiting for the enzyme preparation attached to the inner surface of the exchange container to flow even if the exchange container is tilted. .

また、酵素には基質特異性と呼ばれる性質があり、酵素の種類毎にその酵素が結合し易い相手が異なるために、厨房で生じる処理すべき有機物の内容に応じて酵素製剤の内容を変更すべき場合があるが、特許文献１の酵素水生成装置では、用いる酵素製剤を略完全に変更するには、酵素製剤槽内を一旦空にした上で新たな酵素製剤を注ぎ込むという煩雑な操作が必要であった。 In addition, enzymes have a property called substrate specificity, and because the partner to which the enzyme is likely to bind differs depending on the type of enzyme, the content of the enzyme preparation is changed according to the content of organic matter to be processed in the kitchen. However, in the enzyme water generator of Patent Document 1, in order to change the enzyme preparation to be used almost completely, the enzyme preparation tank is emptied and then a new enzyme preparation is poured. It was necessary.

本発明の目的は、上に例示した従来技術による酵素水生成装置の持つ前述した欠点に鑑み、より簡単に酵素製剤を補充できる酵素水生成装置を提供すること、酵素製剤の補充中に酵素製剤槽にゴミが進入し難い酵素水生成装置を提供すること、及び、用いる酵素製剤の変更を簡単に実施できる酵素水生成装置を提供することにある。 An object of the present invention is to provide an enzyme water generating device that can more easily replenish an enzyme preparation in view of the above-described drawbacks of the conventional enzyme water generating apparatus exemplified above, and an enzyme preparation during replenishment of the enzyme preparation. An object of the present invention is to provide an enzyme water generating device that makes it difficult for dust to enter the tank, and to provide an enzyme water generating device that can easily change the enzyme preparation used.

本発明の第１の特徴構成は、活性化液槽と、前記活性化液槽に酵素を含む酵素製剤を供給する酵素剤供給手段と、前記活性化液槽に酵素製剤を希釈するための水を供給する給水手段と、前記活性化液槽内の酵素製剤が希釈された酵素液を一定の温度範囲に一定時間以上保温して酵素水を生成するための保温手段とを備える酵素水生成装置であって、
前記酵素製剤として、開口部を備えた容器本体と前記開口部に設けられた被接続部に連結されて前記開口部を閉鎖する蓋部材とからなる交換容器に収納されたものを用い、
前記酵素剤供給手段は、前記交換容器の前記被接続部と連結することで前記蓋部材の代わりに前記開口部を閉鎖可能な代用蓋部材と、吸引口及び排出口を備えた定容量ポンプと、前記代用蓋部材を介して前記交換容器の内部と前記定容量ポンプの前記吸引口とを連通させる吸引管路部材と、前記定容量ポンプの前記排出口と前記活性化液槽の上部空間とを連通させる供給管路部材とを有し、
前記代用蓋部材に通気孔が設けられている点にある。 A first characteristic configuration of the present invention includes an activation liquid tank, an enzyme agent supply means for supplying an enzyme preparation containing an enzyme to the activation liquid tank, and water for diluting the enzyme preparation in the activation liquid tank. An enzyme water generator comprising: a water supply means for supplying water; and a heat retaining means for keeping the enzyme solution in which the enzyme preparation in the activation liquid tank is diluted in a certain temperature range for a certain time or more to produce enzyme water Because
As the enzyme preparation, a container body provided with an opening and a container housed in an exchange container composed of a lid member connected to a connected portion provided in the opening and closing the opening,
The enzyme agent supply means includes a substitute lid member capable of closing the opening instead of the lid member by being connected to the connected portion of the exchange container, and a constant capacity pump including a suction port and a discharge port. a suction channel member which communicates with the suction port of the fixed displacement pump and the interior of the exchanger container via the substitute cover member, and the upper space of the activating liquid tank and the outlet of the fixed displacement pump A supply line member for communicating
A vent hole is provided in the substitute lid member .

したがって、本発明の第１の特徴構成によれば、酵素水生成装置で酵素水を生成させるに当たって、酵素製剤を活性化液槽に供給するには、酵素製剤が入った交換容器を入手してその蓋部材を取り外し、容器本体の開口部に管路形成部材の遊端側を挿入しながら、容器本体の被接続部に代用蓋部材を連結させるだけで事前準備が完了し、後は、酵素水生成装置を稼動させれば、予め決められた量の酵素製剤が設定手段によって活性化液槽に送り込まれ、水が供給され、保温が行われて、酵素水の生成が開始される。そして、酵素製剤の消費に伴って使用中の交換容器の酵素製剤が残り少なくなった場合には、代用蓋部材と管路形成部材の遊端側を交換容器の容器本体から抜き取り、酵素製剤が入っている新しい交換容器の容器本体に付け替えれば良い。 Therefore, according to the first characteristic configuration of the present invention, in order to supply the enzyme preparation to the activation liquid tank when the enzyme water is generated by the enzyme water generator, an exchange container containing the enzyme preparation is obtained. The preliminary preparation is completed simply by connecting the substitute lid member to the connected portion of the container body while removing the lid member and inserting the free end side of the conduit forming member into the opening of the container body. When the water generating apparatus is operated, a predetermined amount of the enzyme preparation is sent to the activation liquid tank by the setting means, water is supplied, the temperature is kept, and generation of the enzyme water is started. If the remaining amount of the enzyme preparation in the exchange container that is in use decreases with the consumption of the enzyme preparation, the free end side of the substitute lid member and the conduit forming member is removed from the container body of the exchange container, and the enzyme preparation is contained. What is necessary is just to change to the container body of the new replacement container.

すなわち、入手した交換容器の容器本体を酵素水生成装置の運転中における酵素製剤槽として用いるので、交換容器の内容物を別の槽に移し変える必要がなく、酵素製剤の新規装入や補充が簡単にできる。 That is, since the container body of the obtained exchange container is used as an enzyme preparation tank during the operation of the enzyme water generator, it is not necessary to transfer the contents of the exchange container to another tank, and new charging or replenishment of the enzyme preparation can be performed. Easy to do.

また、補充に際しては、交換容器の口の狭い開口部を短時間（代用蓋部材と管路形成部材の遊端側を付け替えるのに必要な時間）開けておくだけで済むので、酵素製剤にゴミが進入する機会は格段に少なくなる。 In addition, when refilling, it is only necessary to open the narrow opening of the exchange container for a short period of time (the time required to change the free end side of the substitute lid member and the conduit forming member). Opportunities to enter will be greatly reduced.

さらに、用いる酵素製剤を略完全に変更したい場合も、代用蓋部材と管路形成部材の遊端側を使用中の交換容器の容器本体から抜き取り、酵素製剤の内容が異なる別の交換容器の容器本体に付け替えるだけで済む。 Furthermore, even when it is desired to change the enzyme preparation to be used almost completely, the replacement lid member and the free end side of the duct forming member are removed from the container body of the exchange container in use, and the container of another exchange container having a different content of the enzyme preparation All you have to do is replace it with the main unit.

また、本発明の第１の特徴構成によれば、前記代用蓋部材に通気孔が設けられているので、代用蓋部材及び管路形成部材が連結された交換容器の内部は、代用蓋部材に設けられた通気孔を介して外気と連通しているので、酵素製剤の消費に伴って、交換容器の内部が負圧になって管路形成部材を介しての酵素製剤の吸引に支障が生じるといった問題が防止される。 Further , according to the first characteristic configuration of the present invention, since the substitute lid member is provided with a vent hole , the interior of the exchange container to which the substitute lid member and the conduit forming member are connected is connected to the substitute lid member. Since it communicates with the outside air through the vents provided, as the enzyme preparation is consumed, the inside of the exchange container becomes negative pressure, which hinders the suction of the enzyme preparation through the conduit forming member. Such a problem is prevented.

本発明のさらに他の特徴構成は、前記管路形成部材は前記通気孔に挿通された形で前記交換容器の内部と前記活性化液槽とを連通させる点にある。 Still another characteristic configuration of the present invention is that the conduit forming member communicates with the inside of the exchange container and the activation liquid tank while being inserted into the vent hole.

本構成であれば、管路形成部材を通気孔に挿通させた代用蓋部材を交換容器と連結させるだけで、管路形成部材を介して交換容器の内部と活性化液槽とが連通し、且つ、通気孔と管路形成部材の間隙を介して交換容器の内部が外気と連通した状態を実現できる。 If it is this configuration, simply connecting the substitute lid member through which the duct forming member is inserted into the ventilation hole and the exchange container, the inside of the exchange container and the activation liquid tank communicate with each other via the duct forming member, In addition, it is possible to realize a state in which the inside of the exchange container communicates with the outside air through the gap between the vent hole and the pipe line forming member.

本発明の他の特徴構成は、前記交換容器の前記被接続部と、前記蓋部材または前記代用蓋部材との間には両部材間の相対回転操作によって連結が行われるネジ部が設けられており、前記代用蓋部材の前記貫通孔と前記管路形成部材の間に、前記代用蓋部材と前記管路形成部材との自由な相対回転を許容する間隙が形成されている点にある。 Another feature of the present invention is that a threaded portion is provided between the connected portion of the exchange container and the lid member or the substitute lid member by a relative rotation operation between both members. In addition, a gap is formed between the through hole of the substitute lid member and the pipe line forming member to allow free relative rotation between the substitute lid member and the pipe line forming member.

本構成であれば、代用蓋部材を交換容器の被接続部と連結しようとして、代用蓋部材を回転させる際に、管路形成部材が代用蓋部材と共に連れ回されることがないので、管路形成部材が捩れて管路形成部材の内部通路が狭められる等の支障が生じ難くなる。 In this configuration, since the substitute lid member is not rotated together with the substitute lid member when the substitute lid member is rotated in an attempt to connect the substitute lid member to the connected portion of the exchange container, the pipeline Problems such as the formation member being twisted and the internal passage of the pipe formation member being narrowed are less likely to occur.

本発明の他の特徴構成は、複数の前記代用蓋部材が設けられており、前記管路形成部材は、一端で前記活性化液槽と接続される１本の主管路と、前記主管路の他端に配置された分岐部から延びて各代用蓋部材と接続される複数の補助管路とを有する点にある。 According to another characteristic configuration of the present invention, a plurality of the substitute lid members are provided, and the pipe line forming member includes one main pipe line connected to the activation liquid tank at one end, and the main pipe line. It has the point which has the some auxiliary | assistant pipe line extended from the branch part arrange | positioned at the other end, and connected with each substitute cover member.

本構成であれば、複数の補助管路を備えた管路形成部材によって、一度に複数の交換容器を活性化液槽と連通状態にさせておくことが可能となる。したがって、複数の交換容器に同じ酵素製剤が入れておけば、一つの補助管路を残して他の補助管路をピンチコックなどで閉塞することで一つの交換容器からのみ酵素製剤を供給させ、この交換容器が空になりかけたら、ピンチコックで閉塞する補助管路を替えることで、今度は別の交換容器から酵素製剤を供給させることができので、酵素製剤の補充を手軽に且つ迅速にできる。 If it is this structure, it will become possible to make a several exchange container communicate with an activation liquid tank at once by the pipe line formation member provided with the several auxiliary pipe line. Therefore, if the same enzyme preparation is put in a plurality of exchange containers, the enzyme preparation is supplied only from one exchange container by closing the other auxiliary pipe with a pinch cock etc., leaving one auxiliary duct, When this exchange container is about to become empty, it is possible to supply the enzyme preparation from another exchange container by changing the auxiliary line closed with the pinch cock. it can.

或いは、互いに形状または寸法の異なる複数の代用蓋部材を補助管路に接続しておけば、互いに被接続部の形状または寸法の異なる複数の交換容器を活性化液槽と連通状態にさせておくことが可能となる。したがって、種々の形状の交換容器に適宜対応可能な汎用性の高い酵素水生成装置が得られる。 Alternatively, if a plurality of substitute lid members having different shapes or dimensions are connected to the auxiliary pipe line, a plurality of replacement containers having different shapes or dimensions of the connected parts are kept in communication with the activation liquid tank. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a highly versatile enzyme water generator that can be appropriately adapted to exchange containers of various shapes.

本発明の他の特徴構成は、前記管路形成部材は可撓性のチューブからなり、前記代用蓋部材に、前記代用蓋部材が前記交換容器の前記被接続部から取り外された状態では前記管路形成部材の一部を変形させて閉塞し、前記代用蓋部材を前記交換容器の前記被接続部と連結した状態では前記閉塞を解除する閉塞機構が設けられている点にある。 According to another characteristic configuration of the present invention, the pipe line forming member is formed of a flexible tube, and the pipe is formed in the substitute lid member in a state where the substitute lid member is detached from the connected portion of the exchange container. A part of the path forming member is deformed and closed, and a closing mechanism for releasing the blocking is provided in a state where the substitute lid member is connected to the connected portion of the exchange container.

本構成であれば、代用蓋部材を交換容器から取り外せば、管路形成部材の一部が自動的に閉塞機構によって閉塞されるので、交換容器を取り替えるために、代用蓋部材及び管路形成部材を交換容器から取り外す際に、管路形成部材の内部に残っている酵素製剤が外部に抜け落ちる虞が少ない。 In this configuration, if the substitute lid member is removed from the exchange container, a part of the pipe line forming member is automatically closed by the closing mechanism, so that the substitute lid member and the pipe line forming member are replaced to replace the exchange container. When removing from the exchange container, there is little possibility that the enzyme preparation remaining inside the duct forming member will fall out.

また、特に複数の代用蓋部材を管路形成部材によって活性化液槽と連通状態にさせた形態で用いる場合にも、個々の代用蓋部材を本構成とすることができる。この場合、一組の代用蓋部材と管路形成部材を或る一つの選択された交換容器の被接続部とのみ正しく連結しておき、他の組の代用蓋部材と管路形成部材は対応する交換容器から完全に取り外した、或いは、被接続部から緩めた状態にしておけば、選択された交換容器の酵素製剤のみが供給可能な状態となる。 In particular, even when a plurality of substitute lid members are used in a form in which they are communicated with the activation liquid tank by the pipe line forming member, the individual substitute lid members can have this configuration. In this case, one set of substitute lid member and pipe line forming member are correctly connected only to a connected portion of a certain selected exchange container, and the other set of substitute lid member and pipe line forming member correspond to each other. If it is completely removed from the exchange container to be removed or is loosened from the connected part, only the enzyme preparation in the selected exchange container can be supplied.

以下に本発明による最良の実施形態について図面を参照しながら説明する。
図１は、酵素製剤Ｘを水道水で所定濃度に希釈して調製した酵素液を所定の温度に昇温−保温することで酵素水Ｗｘを生成する酵素水生成装置Ａと、この酵素水生成装置Ａから排出された酵素水Ｗｘを貯留するストックタンクＢとで構成された酵素水供給システムを示す。尚、ここで酵素水を生成するとは、油脂分やタンパク質などの分解を助ける酵素を微生物によって大量に生産させる操作、或いは、生産された酵素を液槽内で活性化させる操作を指す。 The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an enzyme water generator A that generates enzyme water Wx by heating and keeping an enzyme solution prepared by diluting enzyme preparation X with tap water to a predetermined concentration, and generating the enzyme water. The enzyme water supply system comprised with the stock tank B which stores the enzyme water Wx discharged | emitted from the apparatus A is shown. In addition, producing | generating enzyme water here refers to operation which produces the enzyme which helps decomposition | disassembly of fats and oils, protein, etc. in large quantities by microorganisms, or operation which activates the produced enzyme in a liquid tank.

この酵素水供給システムは、レストランなどの厨房において調理の廃物として発生する油脂分やタンパク質を分解処理するために用いられる。より具体的な使用形態としては、予め酵素水生成装置Ａによって数回に分けて生成し、ストックタンクＢに貯留しておいた酵素水Ｗｘを、例えば厨房の業務が終了する時間帯に、柄杓（ひしゃく）などで油脂のこぼれた床面Ｆに散布する。床面Ｆに散布された酵素水Ｗｘは排水溝１からグリストラップ２に流れ込む。床面Ｆやグリストラップ２に存在する油脂分やタンパク質は、酵素水Ｗｘに含まれる酵素の触媒的作用によって分解され易くなることで、その後の処理が容易となる。 This enzyme water supply system is used for decomposing oil and fat components and proteins generated as cooking waste in a kitchen such as a restaurant. As a more specific form of use, the enzyme water Wx produced in advance by the enzyme water generator A in several times and stored in the stock tank B can be used, for example, at the time when the kitchen service ends. Apply to the floor F where oil has been spilled. The enzyme water Wx sprayed on the floor surface F flows into the grease trap 2 from the drainage groove 1. The fats and oils and proteins present on the floor surface F and grease trap 2 are easily decomposed by the catalytic action of the enzyme contained in the enzyme water Wx, thereby facilitating subsequent processing.

（酵素水生成装置）
ここでは酵素水生成装置Ａは厨房内のテーブル３に設置されている。壁面４から突設された水道管５と酵素水生成装置Ａとの間は金属製のフレキシブルホースからなる第１給水管路６で接続されており、水道管５と第１給水管路６との間には、酵素水生成装置Ａへの水道水の供給路をハンドルによって手動で開閉可能な給水栓５Ａが介装されている。酵素水生成装置Ａで生成された酵素水はゴムホース等の排出管７を介して送り出され、ストックタンクＢに貯留される。 (Enzyme water generator)
Here, the enzyme water generator A is installed on a table 3 in the kitchen. The water pipe 5 protruding from the wall surface 4 and the enzyme water generator A are connected by a first water supply pipe 6 made of a metal flexible hose, and the water pipe 5 and the first water supply pipe 6 are connected to each other. Between them, a tap tap 5A is provided which can manually open and close the tap water supply path to the enzyme water generator A by a handle. The enzyme water generated by the enzyme water generator A is sent out through a discharge pipe 7 such as a rubber hose and stored in a stock tank B.

図２に示すように、酵素水生成装置Ａは、金属製のケース１０の内部に配置された活性化液槽Ｔ、活性化液槽Ｔに水道水を供給する給水手段Ｊ、樹脂製のボトル８（交換容器及び容器本体の一例）に収容された液状の酵素製剤Ｘを活性化液槽Ｔに滴下する酵素剤供給手段Ｋ、及び、活性化液槽Ｔで生成された酵素水ＷｘをストックタンクＢに送り出す排出機構Ｌを備えている。また、活性化液槽Ｔの内部には液面のレベルを検知する水位センサ１５と、活性化液槽Ｔ内の希釈された酵素液を加熱するヒータ１６と、酵素液の温度を計測する温度センサ１７とを備えている。ケース１０の側部位置には酵素水生成装置Ａによる酵素水Ｗｘの生成プロセスを制御するための制御ユニット１８が備えられている。また、金属製のケース１０の外側には酵素水生成装置Ａを操作するための操作パネル１１が備えられている。 As shown in FIG. 2, the enzyme water generating apparatus A includes an activation liquid tank T disposed inside a metal case 10, a water supply means J for supplying tap water to the activation liquid tank T, and a resin bottle. 8 (an example of an exchange container and a container main body): Enzyme agent supply means K for dripping the liquid enzyme preparation X contained in the activation liquid tank T, and the enzyme water Wx produced in the activation liquid tank T A discharge mechanism L for sending out to the tank B is provided. Further, inside the activation liquid tank T, a water level sensor 15 for detecting the level of the liquid level, a heater 16 for heating the diluted enzyme liquid in the activation liquid tank T, and a temperature for measuring the temperature of the enzyme liquid. Sensor 17. A control unit 18 for controlling the production process of the enzyme water Wx by the enzyme water generator A is provided at a side position of the case 10. An operation panel 11 for operating the enzyme water generator A is provided outside the metal case 10.

酵素製剤Ｘは、脂肪分解酵素としてのリパーゼ、タンパク質分解酵素としてのプロテアーゼ、澱粉分解酵素としてのアミラーゼという少なくとも三種類の酵素と、これらの酵素を生成する微生物とが含まれた液状物質である。尚、酵素製剤に用いる微生物としては、種々の発酵食品の製造、カビ駆除などに一般的に用いられている、バシラス・サプティリス、バシラス・コアギュランス、アスペルジルス・フラバス・オリザー、サッカロマイセス・セレヴィシェなどを適用可能である。この微生物は、酵素製剤Ｘ内において特に低温状態では休眠状態にあり、大量の水と共に４０℃付近に保温されることにより活性化して酵素を生成する性質を有する。 The enzyme preparation X is a liquid substance containing at least three kinds of enzymes, that is, a lipase as a lipolytic enzyme, a protease as a proteolytic enzyme, and an amylase as a starch-degrading enzyme, and a microorganism that produces these enzymes. As microorganisms used in enzyme preparations, Bacillus saptiris, Bacillus coagulans, Aspergillus flavus oryzae, Saccharomyces cereviche, etc., which are commonly used for the production of various fermented foods and mold control, etc. are applicable. It is. This microorganism is in a dormant state in the enzyme preparation X, particularly at a low temperature, and has the property of being activated and generating an enzyme by being kept warm at around 40 ° C. together with a large amount of water.

ここでは、図６に示すように、上記の液状の酵素製剤Ｘとして、樹脂製の容器本体８Ａと、容器本体８Ａの開口部８Ｎ（被接続部の一例）を閉鎖する蓋部材８Ｂとからなる交換容器８に収納されたものが用いられ、このような交換容器８の複数本が予備の酵素製剤Ｘ（不図示）として常時保管されているものとする。開口部８Ｎは円筒状のネック状を呈し、このネックの外周には雄ネジ８ｓ（被接続部の一例）が形成されている。そして、蓋部材８Ｂは有底円筒状を呈し、その内周面には雄ネジ８ｓと螺合する雌ネジ８ｔが形成されている。 Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the liquid enzyme preparation X includes a resin container body 8A and a lid member 8B that closes an opening 8N (an example of a connected part) of the container body 8A. Those stored in the exchange container 8 are used, and a plurality of such exchange containers 8 are always stored as spare enzyme preparations X (not shown). The opening 8N has a cylindrical neck shape, and a male screw 8s (an example of a connected portion) is formed on the outer periphery of the neck. The lid member 8B has a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a female screw 8t that is screwed with the male screw 8s is formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof.

（酵素水生成装置の内部構成）
図２及び図３に示すように、活性化液槽Ｔは、透明樹脂を逆Ｌ字状に成形した容器である。給水手段Ｊは、前述した第１給水管路６から活性化液槽Ｔに水を供給する第２給水管路２１と、この第２給水管路２１の中間位置に配置した電磁弁２２とを備えている。
酵素剤供給手段Ｋは、交換容器８の容器本体８Ａに貯留された液状の酵素製剤Ｘを、容器本体８Ａに挿入した吸引チューブ２５（管路形成部材の一例）で吸い上げ、定容量ポンプＫＰで供給チューブ２６に送り、微細な先端開口部を備えたノズル２７から活性化液槽内に滴下する形態で供給する。このようにノズル２７から活性化液槽内に供給した酵素製剤Ｘの量と、活性化液槽Ｔに貯留した水の量との体積比を混合率とする。 (Internal structure of enzyme water generator)
As shown in FIG.2 and FIG.3, the activation liquid tank T is a container which shape | molded transparent resin in the reverse L shape. The water supply means J includes a second water supply pipe 21 for supplying water from the first water supply pipe 6 to the activation liquid tank T, and an electromagnetic valve 22 disposed at an intermediate position of the second water supply pipe 21. I have.
The enzyme agent supply means K sucks up the liquid enzyme preparation X stored in the container body 8A of the exchange container 8 with a suction tube 25 (an example of a conduit forming member) inserted into the container body 8A, and uses a constant capacity pump KP. It sends to the supply tube 26, and it supplies with the form dripped in the activation liquid tank from the nozzle 27 provided with the fine front-end | tip opening part. The volume ratio between the amount of the enzyme preparation X supplied from the nozzle 27 into the activation liquid tank and the amount of water stored in the activation liquid tank T is defined as the mixing ratio.

定容量ポンプＫＰはシリンダポンプであり、縦向き姿勢のシリンダ３０と、シリンダ３０の内部に摺動自在に内嵌されたピストン３１と、ピストン３１を上下方向に往復移動させるアクチュエータ３２とからなる。シリンダ３０の上端には、吸引側のチェック弁３３ａと吐出側のチェック弁３３ｂとが分岐管を介して接続されており、吸引側のチェック弁３３ａには吸引チューブ２５の排出側の端部が接続され、吐出側のチェック弁３３ｂには供給チューブ２６の一端が接続されている。アクチュエータ３２は、電動モータ３４と、電動モータ３４の水平な出力軸３４Ａに対して偏芯した位置に固定された操作軸３５と、操作軸３５とピストン３１の下端部３１ａとを連結する連結プレート３６とからなる。連結プレート３６は、連結軸３５の公転運動をピストン３１の上下方向の往復運動に変換する。また、プレート３６の上下位置に基づいてピストン３１が上死点にある状態を検出する作動センサ３７が備えられている。 The constant capacity pump KP is a cylinder pump, and includes a vertically oriented cylinder 30, a piston 31 that is slidably fitted inside the cylinder 30, and an actuator 32 that reciprocally moves the piston 31 up and down. A suction-side check valve 33a and a discharge-side check valve 33b are connected to the upper end of the cylinder 30 via a branch pipe. The suction-side check valve 33a has an end portion on the discharge side of the suction tube 25. One end of a supply tube 26 is connected to the check valve 33b on the discharge side. The actuator 32 includes an electric motor 34, an operation shaft 35 fixed at a position eccentric to the horizontal output shaft 34A of the electric motor 34, and a connecting plate that connects the operation shaft 35 and the lower end portion 31a of the piston 31. 36. The connecting plate 36 converts the revolving motion of the connecting shaft 35 into the reciprocating motion of the piston 31 in the vertical direction. Further, an operation sensor 37 that detects a state where the piston 31 is at the top dead center based on the vertical position of the plate 36 is provided.

排出機構Ｌは、活性化液槽Ｔの底部付近に接続された排出管３８と、この排出管３８の中間に配置した排出用電磁弁３９とからなる。
水位センサ１５は、液槽カバー２０から下方に突設したロッド１５Ａに対して上下移動自在に外嵌したリング状のフロート１５Ｂと、このフロート１５Ｂに備えたマグネットの磁気によってＯＮ／ＯＦＦ操作されるべくロッド１５Ａに固定されたリードスイッチ（図示せず）とを備えたフロート式センサからなる。 The discharge mechanism L includes a discharge pipe 38 connected near the bottom of the activation liquid tank T, and a discharge electromagnetic valve 39 disposed in the middle of the discharge pipe 38.
The water level sensor 15 is turned ON / OFF by a ring-shaped float 15B externally fitted to a rod 15A projecting downward from the liquid tank cover 20 and the magnet of the magnet provided in the float 15B. Therefore, it consists of a float type sensor provided with a reed switch (not shown) fixed to the rod 15A.

ヒータ１６は、通電に基づいてジュール熱を発する発熱体とこれを被覆または収納するＵ字状の金属チューブとからなる構造を有し、液槽カバー２０に懸架されている。温度センサ１７はサーミスタ等を収容したロッド状の構造を有し、液槽カバー２０に懸架されている。
ストックタンクＢは、上方に開放された単純な容器構造を有した樹脂成形物である。 The heater 16 has a structure including a heating element that generates Joule heat based on energization and a U-shaped metal tube that covers or stores the heating element, and is suspended from the liquid tank cover 20. The temperature sensor 17 has a rod-like structure containing a thermistor and the like, and is suspended from the liquid tank cover 20.
The stock tank B is a resin molded product having a simple container structure opened upward.

（酵素剤供給手段の詳細）
図５に示すように、酵素剤供給手段Ｋは、前述した定容量ポンプＫＰ（設定手段の一例）と吸引側のチェック弁３３ａに接続された吸引チューブ２５（管路形成部材の一例）の他に、吸引チューブ２５の一部に係止された代用蓋部材４８を含む。代用蓋部材４８は、交換容器８の蓋部材８Ｂと類似の有底円筒状を呈する。代用蓋部材４８の内周面には蓋部材８Ｂの雌ネジ８ｔと同様の、言い換えれば、交換容器８の雄ネジ８ｓと螺合可能な雌ネジ４８ｔが形成されている。また、代用蓋部材４８の底部の中心付近には、吸引チューブ２５を挿通させるための円形の貫通孔４８Ｈ（通気孔の一例）が形成されており、この貫通孔４８Ｈは吸引チューブ２５の外径を十分に越える内径を備えている。 (Details of enzyme supply means)
As shown in FIG. 5, the enzyme agent supply means K includes a constant capacity pump KP (an example of setting means) and a suction tube 25 (an example of a conduit forming member) connected to the suction side check valve 33a. In addition, a substitute lid member 48 locked to a part of the suction tube 25 is included. The substitute lid member 48 has a bottomed cylindrical shape similar to the lid member 8B of the exchange container 8. On the inner peripheral surface of the substitute lid member 48, a female screw 48t similar to the female screw 8t of the lid member 8B, that is, a female screw 48t that can be screwed with the male screw 8s of the exchange container 8 is formed. Further, a circular through hole 48H (an example of a vent hole) through which the suction tube 25 is inserted is formed near the center of the bottom portion of the substitute lid member 48. The through hole 48H has an outer diameter of the suction tube 25. The inner diameter is sufficiently larger than

また、吸引チューブ２５の一部の外周には、薄い円板状のフランジ部材４９が外嵌支持されている。フランジ部材４９は、容器本体８Ａの開口部８Ｎの内径を超え、且つ、代用蓋部材４８の内径を下回る外径を備えている。フランジ部材４９の中心部には吸引チューブ２５の外径を十分に越える内径を有する挿通孔（不図示）が形成されており、この挿通孔にシリコンゴム製のグロメット５０が内嵌されている。グロメット５０は吸引チューブ２５の外径を僅かに下回る貫通孔を有する。したがって、吸引チューブ２５の遊端側を代用蓋部材４８の貫通孔４８Ｈに挿通し、次に、吸引チューブ２５の遊端側をフランジ部材４９のグロメット５０に圧入するように挿通すると、フランジ部材４９は、吸引チューブ２５とグロメット５０との間の摩擦抵抗によって、吸引チューブ２５の任意の箇所に仮止めされる。したがって、フランジ部材４９は代用蓋部材４８が吸引チューブ２５から不用意に抜け落ちるのを防止する抜け止め手段として機能する。また、フランジ部材４９は、代用蓋部材４８及び吸引チューブ２５を交換容器の容器本体８Ａに連結しさえすれば、吸引チューブ２５の下端が自動的に容器本体８Ａ内の最適な高さレベルに位置するように調整するための位置決め手段としても使用できる。 Further, a thin disc-shaped flange member 49 is externally supported on a part of the outer periphery of the suction tube 25. The flange member 49 has an outer diameter that exceeds the inner diameter of the opening 8N of the container body 8A and that is smaller than the inner diameter of the substitute lid member 48. An insertion hole (not shown) having an inner diameter that sufficiently exceeds the outer diameter of the suction tube 25 is formed at the center of the flange member 49, and a grommet 50 made of silicon rubber is fitted into the insertion hole. The grommet 50 has a through hole slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the suction tube 25. Therefore, when the free end side of the suction tube 25 is inserted into the through hole 48H of the substitute lid member 48 and then the free end side of the suction tube 25 is inserted so as to be press-fitted into the grommet 50 of the flange member 49, the flange member 49 is inserted. Is temporarily fixed to an arbitrary portion of the suction tube 25 by the frictional resistance between the suction tube 25 and the grommet 50. Therefore, the flange member 49 functions as a retaining means for preventing the substitute lid member 48 from inadvertently falling off the suction tube 25. Further, the flange member 49 automatically positions the lower end of the suction tube 25 at the optimum height level in the container body 8A as long as the substitute lid member 48 and the suction tube 25 are connected to the container body 8A of the exchange container. It can also be used as positioning means for adjusting so as to.

また、フランジ部材４９のグロメット５０よりも径方向外側には、直径が１〜２ｍｍ程度の一対の通気孔４９ｃが、容器本体８Ａ内を容器本体８Ａの外部と連通させることによって、容器本体８Ａ内の圧力を調整する手段として形成されている。
すなわち、代用蓋部材４８及び吸引チューブ２５が連結された容器本体８Ａの内部は、フランジ部材４９に形成された通気孔４９ｃと、代用蓋部材４８の貫通孔４８Ｈと吸引チューブ２５の外周との間に設けられた間隙とを介して、外気と連通しているので、酵素製剤Ｘの消費に伴って容器本体８Ａの内部が負圧にならず、このような負圧によって吸引チューブ２５を介しての酵素製剤Ｘの吸引に支障が生じるといった問題が防止される。 Further, a pair of vent holes 49c having a diameter of about 1 to 2 mm are provided radially outside the grommet 50 of the flange member 49 so that the inside of the container body 8A communicates with the outside of the container body 8A. It is formed as a means for adjusting the pressure.
That is, the inside of the container body 8A to which the substitute lid member 48 and the suction tube 25 are connected is between the vent hole 49c formed in the flange member 49, the through hole 48H of the substitute lid member 48, and the outer periphery of the suction tube 25. The internal space of the container body 8A does not become negative with the consumption of the enzyme preparation X, and the negative pressure causes the suction tube 25 to pass through the suction tube 25. The problem that the suction of the enzyme preparation X is hindered is prevented.

酵素水生成装置Ａによる酵素水の生成を開始する際には、先ず、酵素製剤Ｘが入っている交換容器８の容器本体８Ａから蓋部材８Ｂを取り外し、次に、前述した吸引チューブ２５の遊端側を開口部８Ｎから容器本体８Ａ内に挿入し、引き続き、フランジ部材４９によって吸引チューブ２５に係止された代用蓋部材４８を開口部８Ｎに押し当て、フランジ部材４９が代用蓋部材４８の底面と開口部８Ｎの上端との間に挟着されるまで回転させる。これによって、代用蓋部材４８の雌ネジ４８ｔを開口部８Ｎの雄ネジ８ｓに確実に螺合させ、代用蓋部材４８によって開口部８Ｎを閉鎖することができる。 When starting the production of the enzyme water by the enzyme water generator A, first, the lid member 8B is removed from the container body 8A of the exchange container 8 containing the enzyme preparation X, and then the above-described free movement of the suction tube 25 is performed. The end side is inserted into the container body 8A from the opening 8N, and the substitute lid member 48 locked to the suction tube 25 by the flange member 49 is pressed against the opening 8N. It is rotated until it is sandwiched between the bottom surface and the upper end of the opening 8N. Thus, the female screw 48t of the substitute lid member 48 can be securely screwed into the male screw 8s of the opening 8N, and the opening 8N can be closed by the substitute lid member 48.

代用蓋部材４８の貫通孔４８Ｈと吸引チューブ２５の間に形成された間隙のために、代用蓋部材４８は吸引チューブ２５に対して自由に相対回転できるので、代用蓋部材４８を回転させて螺合させる際には、代用蓋部材４８のみが回転し、フランジ部材４９と吸引チューブ２５は殆ど回転操作されず、吸引チューブ２５の捩れが生じない。尚、フランジ部材４９の吸引チューブ２５に対する位置を事前に調節しておくと、このように代用蓋部材４８を容器本体８Ａに連結した時に吸引チューブ２５の遊端が自然に容器本体８Ａの底面付近の適切なレベルに達する。 Because of the gap formed between the through hole 48H of the substitute lid member 48 and the suction tube 25, the substitute lid member 48 can freely rotate relative to the suction tube 25. Therefore, the substitute lid member 48 can be rotated and screwed. When combining, only the substitute lid member 48 rotates, the flange member 49 and the suction tube 25 are hardly rotated, and the suction tube 25 is not twisted. If the position of the flange member 49 with respect to the suction tube 25 is adjusted in advance, the free end of the suction tube 25 is naturally near the bottom surface of the container body 8A when the substitute lid member 48 is connected to the container body 8A. Reach the appropriate level of.

酵素水の生成が進められて、容器本体８Ａ内の酵素製剤Ｘが空になる乃至は残り少なくなると、代用蓋部材４８と吸引チューブ２５の遊端側とを容器本体８Ａから取り外して、新たな酵素製剤Ｘが十分に入っている別の交換容器８の容器本体８Ａから蓋部材８Ｂを取り外し、再び、代用蓋部材４８と吸引チューブ２５の遊端側をこの新規の容器本体８Ａに接続するだけで、酵素製剤Ｘの補充が完了したことになる。組成の異なる別の酵素製剤Ｘに切り換えたい場合も、同様の手順で良い。
また、酵素製剤Ｘの消費に伴って、交換容器８の容器本体８Ａの内部が負圧になりかけても、貫通孔４８Ｈと吸引チューブ２５との間に設けられた間隙、及び、フランジ部材４９に形成された通気孔４９ｃを介して外気が容器本体８Ａに進入することで、容器本体８Ａの内部の圧力が調整されるので、酵素製剤Ｘの吸引に支障が生じるといった問題は生じない。 When the production of the enzyme water is advanced and the enzyme preparation X in the container body 8A is emptied or remaining, the substitute lid member 48 and the free end side of the suction tube 25 are removed from the container body 8A, and a new enzyme is removed. Simply remove the lid member 8B from the container body 8A of another exchange container 8 containing the preparation X and connect the substitute lid member 48 and the free end of the suction tube 25 to the new container body 8A. The supplementation of enzyme preparation X is completed. The same procedure may be used when switching to another enzyme preparation X having a different composition.
Further, as the enzyme preparation X is consumed, the gap provided between the through-hole 48H and the suction tube 25 and the flange member 49 even when the inside of the container body 8A of the exchange container 8 becomes negative pressure. Since the pressure inside the container body 8A is adjusted by the outside air entering the container body 8A through the vent hole 49c formed in the above, there is no problem that the suction of the enzyme preparation X is hindered.

（酵素水生成装置の制御構成）
図２に示すように、操作パネル１１には、スタートボタン５１、ストップボタン５２、電源ランプ５３、複数のモニタランプ５４、警報ランプ５５、液晶ディスプレイ５６、及び、複数の設定ボタン５７が備えられている。 (Control configuration of enzyme water generator)
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation panel 11 includes a start button 51, a stop button 52, a power lamp 53, a plurality of monitor lamps 54, an alarm lamp 55, a liquid crystal display 56, and a plurality of setting buttons 57. Yes.

酵素水生成装置Ａによる酵素水の生成を行う際には、先ず、電源が投入されていることを電源ランプ５３の点灯で確認した状態で、操作パネル１１の複数の設定ボタン５７を操作して生成スケジュールを設定する操作を行う。この操作の際には、液晶ディスプレイ４６で設定内容を確認しながら設定し、スタートボタン５１を操作することで制御が開始され、ストップボタン５２を操作することで制御が停止する。尚、エラーが発生した場合には警報ランプ５５が点灯して制御が中断または停止される。 When the enzyme water is generated by the enzyme water generator A, first, the plurality of setting buttons 57 on the operation panel 11 are operated while confirming that the power is turned on by turning on the power lamp 53. Perform the operation to set the generation schedule. In this operation, setting is performed while confirming the setting contents on the liquid crystal display 46, control is started by operating the start button 51, and control is stopped by operating the stop button 52. When an error occurs, the alarm lamp 55 is turned on and the control is interrupted or stopped.

図４に示すように、制御ユニット１８は、操作パネル１１との間に信号のアクセス系が形成され、給水用の電磁弁２２、酵素製剤供給用の電動モータ３４、酵素水排出用の電磁弁３９を駆動する信号系が形成され、水位センサ１５、温度センサ１７、および作動センサ３７からの各検出信号が入力される信号系、ヒータ１６に電力を供給する電力系が形成されている。 As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 18 is formed with a signal access system between the operation panel 11 and the electromagnetic valve 22 for supplying water, the electric motor 34 for supplying the enzyme preparation, and the electromagnetic valve for discharging the enzyme water. A signal system for driving 39 is formed, a signal system for inputting detection signals from the water level sensor 15, the temperature sensor 17, and the operation sensor 37, and a power system for supplying power to the heater 16 are formed.

制御ユニット１８はマイクロプロセッサ（図示せず）を備え、酵素水Ｗｘを生成する処理はソフトウエアによって実現される。
つまり、先ず、操作パネル１１を介して取得した操作情報に基づいてスケジュールテーブル６１に設定情報が保存される。スケジュールテーブル６１には、酵素水生成装置Ａで必要量の酵素水Ｗｘを複数回に亘って生成して、ストックタンクＢを目標貯留量に貯留し終える生成完了予定日時と、ストックタンクＢに貯留される酵素水Ｗｘの目標混合率と、ストックタンクＢに貯留すべき酵素水Ｗｘの目標貯留量が保存される。 The control unit 18 includes a microprocessor (not shown), and the process of generating the enzyme water Wx is realized by software.
That is, first, the setting information is stored in the schedule table 61 based on the operation information acquired via the operation panel 11. In the schedule table 61, the required amount of enzyme water Wx is generated by the enzyme water generator A multiple times and the generation completion scheduled date and time when the stock tank B is stored in the target storage amount is stored in the stock tank B. The target mixing ratio of the enzyme water Wx to be stored and the target storage amount of the enzyme water Wx to be stored in the stock tank B are stored.

また、スケジュールテーブル６１に保存された設定情報を参照して酵素水Ｗｘの生成処理を管理するスケジュール管理部６２が備えられている。スケジュール管理部６２にはカレンダー部６４から現在の日時情報が与えられる。
このスケジュール管理部６２は、スケジュールテーブル６１から与えられる情報に基づいて、酵素水Ｗｘの生成を開始する生成開始日時と、活性化液槽Ｔにおいて生成する酵素水Ｗｘの酵素製剤Ｘの生成混合率と、活性化液槽Ｔでの生成回数とをセットする。 In addition, a schedule management unit 62 that manages the generation process of the enzyme water Wx with reference to the setting information stored in the schedule table 61 is provided. The schedule management unit 62 is given the current date and time information from the calendar unit 64.
Based on the information given from the schedule table 61, the schedule management unit 62 generates the start date and time of starting the generation of the enzyme water Wx, and the generation mixing ratio of the enzyme preparation X of the enzyme water Wx generated in the activation liquid tank T. And the number of generations in the activation liquid tank T are set.

具体的に説明すると、前記生成開始日時は、実質的に空のストックタンクＢを目標貯留量にするのに必要な量の酵素水Ｗｘを生成するために、活性化液槽Ｔで酵素水Ｗｘを繰り返して生成する生成回数を求め、この回数の生成を行うために必要な時間を算出し、このように算出した時間をスケジュールテーブル６１に保存された生成完了日時から逆算して求めた情報である。本実施形態では、酵素水生成装置Ａによる酵素水の１回当たりの標準生成量が約４Ｌ（リットル）で、ストックタンクＢの満杯時容量が約４０Ｌ（リットル）なので、目標貯留量をこの満杯状態に設定した場合、生成回数は４０Ｌ／４Ｌ＝１０回となる。 More specifically, the generation start date and time is determined in order that the enzyme water Wx is generated in the activation liquid tank T in order to generate the enzyme water Wx in an amount necessary to make the substantially empty stock tank B the target storage amount. The number of generations to be repeatedly generated is calculated, the time required to generate this number of times is calculated, and the time calculated in this way is calculated by back calculating from the generation completion date and time stored in the schedule table 61. is there. In this embodiment, the standard amount of enzyme water produced by the enzyme water generator A is about 4 L (liter) and the full capacity of the stock tank B is about 40 L (liter). When set to the state, the number of generations is 40L / 4L = 10 times.

スケジュール管理部６２でセットされた生成混合率は、活性化液槽Ｔに供給される酵素製剤Ｘの量と対応するものであり、本実施形態では、常にストックタンクＢが空の状態から生成を開始する使用形態を前提とするので、ストックタンクＢに貯留させようとする酵素水Ｗｘの目標混合率を生成混合率として設定して酵素水Ｗｘを生成することになる。
スケジュール管理部６２は、酵素水Ｗｘの生成を実行する生成処理実行部６５に情報を与える。この生成処理実行部６５は、活性化液槽Ｔに水を供給する水供給制御手段、混合制御手段、温度制御手段、及び排出制御手段を備えている。これら、水供給制御手段と混合制御手段と温度制御手段と排出制御手段とはソフトウエアで構成されているが、ハードウエアで構成することも可能であり、ソフトウエアとハードウエアとを組み合わせて構成しても良い。
また、この生成処理実行部６５は、電磁弁２２と電動モータ３４とヒータ１６と排出用電磁弁３９とを駆動する信号を出力すると共に、水位センサ１５と作動センサ３７と温度センサ１７とからの信号がフィードバックされる。 The production mixing ratio set by the schedule management unit 62 corresponds to the amount of the enzyme preparation X supplied to the activation liquid tank T. In this embodiment, the production mixing ratio is always generated from the state where the stock tank B is empty. Since the usage pattern to be started is assumed, the target water mixing ratio of the enzyme water Wx to be stored in the stock tank B is set as the generation mixing ratio to generate the enzyme water Wx.
The schedule management unit 62 gives information to the generation processing execution unit 65 that executes generation of the enzyme water Wx. The generation processing execution unit 65 includes water supply control means for supplying water to the activation liquid tank T, mixing control means, temperature control means, and discharge control means. These water supply control means, mixing control means, temperature control means, and discharge control means are configured by software, but can also be configured by hardware, and are configured by combining software and hardware. You may do it.
The generation processing execution unit 65 outputs signals for driving the electromagnetic valve 22, the electric motor 34, the heater 16, and the discharge electromagnetic valve 39, and outputs from the water level sensor 15, the operation sensor 37, and the temperature sensor 17. The signal is fed back.

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〈１〉図７に示す酵素水生成装置Ａ２では、吸引側のチェック弁３３ａに接続された１本の第１吸引チューブ２５ａ（管路形成部材の主管路の一例）の遊端側に、一つの分岐部材７０を介して、３本の第２吸引チューブ２５ｂ（管路形成部材の補助管路の一例）が並列に接続されている。そして、各吸引チューブ２５ｂには、上記の実施形態で記したものと同様の代用蓋部材４８がフランジ部材４９と共に取り付けられている。また分岐部材７０には、常に１本の第２吸引チューブ２５ｂだけが第１吸引チューブ２５ａと連通状態を得るように選択的に切り換えるための切換コック７０ａが備えられている。 [Another embodiment]
<1> In the enzyme water generator A2 shown in FIG. 7, one free suction side of the first suction tube 25a (an example of the main pipe line of the pipe line forming member) connected to the check valve 33a on the suction side Three second suction tubes 25b (an example of an auxiliary pipe line of a pipe line forming member) are connected in parallel through two branch members 70. A substitute cover member 48 similar to that described in the above embodiment is attached to each suction tube 25b together with the flange member 49. The branching member 70 is provided with a switching cock 70a for selectively switching so that only one second suction tube 25b is always in communication with the first suction tube 25a.

図では、１つの代用蓋部材４８と１本の第２吸引チューブ２５ｂのみが交換容器８の容器本体８Ａに連結されており、残りの２つの代用蓋部材４８と２本の第２吸引チューブ２５ｂは、交換容器８の容器本体８Ａに連結されることなく、ケース１０の内面に設置されたホルダ１０Ｄに係止されている。交換容器８に連結されている第２吸引チューブ２５ｂが第１吸引チューブ２５ａと連通するように切換コック７０ａを切り換えれば、交換容器８内の酵素製剤を活性化液槽Ｔに供給することができる。 In the figure, only one substitute lid member 48 and one second suction tube 25b are connected to the container body 8A of the exchange container 8, and the remaining two substitute lid members 48 and two second suction tubes 25b. Is locked to a holder 10D installed on the inner surface of the case 10 without being connected to the container body 8A of the exchange container 8. If the switching cock 70a is switched so that the second suction tube 25b connected to the exchange container 8 communicates with the first suction tube 25a, the enzyme preparation in the exchange container 8 can be supplied to the activation liquid tank T. it can.

尚、複数の代用蓋部材４８を、互いに形状や寸法が異なるものとしておけば、容器本体８Ａの開口部８Ｎの形状や寸法、或いは連結方式が互いに異なる種々の交換容器の容器本体を、酵素水生成装置の運転中における酵素製剤槽として用いることができる。 If the plurality of substitute lid members 48 have different shapes and dimensions, the container bodies of various exchange containers having different shapes, dimensions, or connection methods of the openings 8N of the container body 8A can be used as enzyme water. It can be used as an enzyme preparation tank during operation of the production apparatus.

〈２〉ところで、分岐部材７０には必ずしも切換コックを設けなくても良い。その場合には、例えば、第２吸引チューブ２５ｂを可撓性が十分に高い材料で構成し、使用する１つの第２吸引チューブ２５ｂを除いて、他の第２吸引チューブ２５ｂの一部をピンチコックで押し潰すことで閉塞させておけば良い。 <2> Incidentally, the branch member 70 does not necessarily have to be provided with a switching cock. In that case, for example, the second suction tube 25b is made of a material having sufficiently high flexibility, and a part of the other second suction tube 25b is pinched except for one second suction tube 25b to be used. It can be closed by crushing with a cock.

〈３〉図８に示すように、自動閉塞機構を備えた代用蓋部材１４８を用いても良い。この代用蓋部材１４８を用いた場合、代用蓋部材１４８が交換容器の被接続部から取り外された状態では、吸引チューブ２５の一部が強制的に変形されて閉塞されるので、酵素製剤の供給ができず、他方、代用蓋部材１４８を交換容器の被接続部と連結すれば、閉塞が解除されて、酵素製剤の供給が可能となる。 <3> As shown in FIG. 8, a substitute lid member 148 having an automatic closing mechanism may be used. When this substitute lid member 148 is used, in a state where the substitute lid member 148 is removed from the connected portion of the exchange container, a part of the suction tube 25 is forcibly deformed and closed, so that the supply of the enzyme preparation is performed. On the other hand, if the substitute lid member 148 is connected to the connected portion of the exchange container, the blockage is released and the enzyme preparation can be supplied.

この代用蓋部材１４８は、有底筒状の蓋本体８０と、蓋本体８０の内側に固定された第１支持体８１と、第１支持体８１と蓋本体８０の底面との間に軸芯に沿って移動自在に介装された第２支持体８２と、第２支持体８２を第１支持体８１に向けて押し付ける複数の圧縮バネ８３（付勢手段の一例）とを有する。蓋本体８０、第１支持体８１、及び、第２支持体８２には吸引チューブ２５を挿通させるための貫通孔８０Ｈ，８１Ｈ，８２Ｈが形成されている。蓋本体８０の貫通孔８０Ｈと第２支持体８２の貫通孔８２Ｈとは、蓋本体８０と容器本体８Ａとの間の相対回転軸芯を中心にして互いに一致する角度位相に配置されているが、第１支持体８１の貫通孔８１Ｈはこれらの貫通孔８０Ｈ，８２Ｈとは前記軸芯を挟んで反対側に配置されている。また、第１支持体８１及び第２支持体８２の各対向面には楔状の突起８１ａ，８２ａが形成され、第２支持体８２の縁部には複数の脚部８２ｂ（閉塞解除機構の一例）が立設されている。 The substitute lid member 148 includes a bottomed cylindrical lid body 80, a first support 81 fixed to the inside of the lid body 80, and a shaft core between the first support 81 and the bottom surface of the lid body 80. And a plurality of compression springs 83 (an example of urging means) that press the second support 82 against the first support 81. Through holes 80H, 81H, and 82H for inserting the suction tube 25 are formed in the lid main body 80, the first support body 81, and the second support body 82. The through hole 80H of the lid body 80 and the through hole 82H of the second support 82 are arranged at an angular phase that coincides with each other around the relative rotation axis between the lid body 80 and the container body 8A. The through holes 81H of the first support 81 are arranged on the opposite side of the through holes 80H and 82H with the shaft core in between. In addition, wedge-shaped protrusions 81a and 82a are formed on the opposing surfaces of the first support 81 and the second support 82, and a plurality of leg portions 82b (an example of an occlusion release mechanism) are formed on the edge of the second support 82. ) Is erected.

図８（ａ）に示すように、代用蓋部材１４８が容器本体８Ａの開口部８Ｎから取り外されている状態では、第２支持体８２が圧縮バネ８３によって第１支持体８１に向けて押し付けられるので、第１支持体８１と第２支持体８２の間に位置する吸引チューブ２５の部位が２つの突起８１ａ，８２ａによって完全に押し潰され、酵素製剤の通路が塞がれている。
吸引チューブ２５の遊端側を容器本体８Ａに挿入した後、代用蓋部材１４８を容器本体８Ａの開口部８Ｎに連結するために、蓋本体８０を容器本体８Ａの雄ネジ８ｓに螺合させて行くと、第２支持体８２は、容器本体８Ａの開口部８Ｎの端面によって圧縮バネ８３の付勢力に抗して蓋本体８０の底面側に変位操作されるので、第１支持体８１から離間させられ、２つの突起８１ａ，８２ａどうしの間隔も広げられ、最終的に図８（ｂ）に示すように、吸引チューブ２５の閉塞状態が解除される。 As shown in FIG. 8A, in a state where the substitute lid member 148 is removed from the opening 8N of the container body 8A, the second support 82 is pressed toward the first support 81 by the compression spring 83. Therefore, the site | part of the suction tube 25 located between the 1st support body 81 and the 2nd support body 82 is completely crushed by the two protrusions 81a and 82a, and the passage of the enzyme preparation is blocked.
After the free end side of the suction tube 25 is inserted into the container body 8A, the lid body 80 is screwed to the male screw 8s of the container body 8A in order to connect the substitute lid member 148 to the opening 8N of the container body 8A. Then, the second support 82 is displaced toward the bottom surface of the lid body 80 against the biasing force of the compression spring 83 by the end surface of the opening 8N of the container body 8A, so that the second support 82 is separated from the first support 81. As a result, the interval between the two protrusions 81a and 82a is widened, and finally, the closed state of the suction tube 25 is released as shown in FIG.

〈４〉図９に示す酵素水生成装置Ａ３は、逆さに支持させた交換容器１０８から酵素製剤Ｘに作用する重力を利用して酵素製剤Ｘを供給する構成を有する。
この酵素水生成装置Ａ３は、活性化液槽Ｔ、活性化液槽Ｔに水道水を供給する給水手段（不図示）、液状の酵素製剤Ｘを活性化液槽Ｔに滴下する酵素剤供給手段Ｋ３、及び、活性化液槽Ｔで生成された酵素水ＷｘをストックタンクＢに送り出す排出機構（不図示）を備える。活性化液槽Ｔの上方を閉鎖している液槽カバー２０には、液面のレベルを検知する水位センサ１５と、活性化液槽Ｔ内の希釈された酵素液を加熱するヒータ１６と、酵素液の温度を計測する温度センサ１７とが懸架されている。酵素水生成装置Ａによる酵素水Ｗｘの生成プロセスを制御するための制御ユニットは図から省略されている。 <4> The enzyme water generating apparatus A3 shown in FIG. 9 has a configuration in which the enzyme preparation X is supplied from the exchange container 108 supported upside down by using gravity acting on the enzyme preparation X.
The enzyme water generator A3 includes an activation liquid tank T, a water supply means (not shown) for supplying tap water to the activation liquid tank T, and an enzyme agent supply means for dropping a liquid enzyme preparation X into the activation liquid tank T. A discharge mechanism (not shown) for sending K3 and the enzyme water Wx generated in the activation liquid tank T to the stock tank B is provided. The liquid tank cover 20 that closes the upper part of the activation liquid tank T includes a water level sensor 15 that detects the level of the liquid surface, a heater 16 that heats the diluted enzyme liquid in the activation liquid tank T, and A temperature sensor 17 for measuring the temperature of the enzyme solution is suspended. The control unit for controlling the production process of the enzyme water Wx by the enzyme water generator A is omitted from the drawing.

図１０に示すように、ここで用いられる交換容器１０８は、樹脂製の容器本体１０８Ａと、容器本体１０８Ａの開口部１０８Ｎ（被接続部の一例）を閉鎖する蓋部材１０８Ｂとからなる。開口部１０８Ｎは円筒状のネック状を呈し、このネックの外周には雄ネジ１０８ｓ（被接続部の一例）が形成されている。蓋部材１０８Ｂは有底円筒状を呈し、その内周面には雄ネジ１０８ｓと螺合する雌ネジ１０８ｔが形成されている。 As shown in FIG. 10, the exchange container 108 used here includes a resin container main body 108A and a lid member 108B for closing an opening 108N (an example of a connected portion) of the container main body 108A. The opening 108N has a cylindrical neck shape, and a male screw 108s (an example of a connected portion) is formed on the outer periphery of the neck. The lid member 108B has a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a female screw 108t that is screwed with the male screw 108s is formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof.

活性化液槽Ｔの液槽カバー２０には、容器本体１０８Ａを逆さ状態で支持するホルダ８６が立設されている。また、酵素剤供給手段Ｋ３は、容器本体１０８Ａの被接続部と連結されることで、蓋部材１０８Ｂの代わりに容器本体１０８Ａの開口部１０８Ｎを閉鎖可能な代用蓋部材２４８を備えている。代用蓋部材２４８は、漏斗状の底面２４８ａを有しこの底面２４８ａから外側に突出した排出パイプ２４８ｂに吸引チューブ２５の一端を外嵌させて接続できる。また、ホルダ８６の下部付近には、容器本体１０８Ａから吸引チューブ２５を介して活性化液槽Ｔに送り込まれる酵素製剤Ｗｘの量を設定する点滴弁８８（設定手段の一例）が支持されている。点滴弁８８の入口には吸引チューブ２５の他端が接続されており、点滴弁８８の出口にはパイプ状の給液管８９が取り付けられている。 A holder 86 for supporting the container body 108 </ b> A in an inverted state is erected on the liquid tank cover 20 of the activation liquid tank T. The enzyme agent supply means K3 includes a substitute lid member 248 that can be connected to the connected portion of the container body 108A to close the opening 108N of the container body 108A instead of the lid member 108B. The substitute lid member 248 has a funnel-shaped bottom surface 248a and can be connected by fitting one end of the suction tube 25 to a discharge pipe 248b protruding outward from the bottom surface 248a. Further, near the lower portion of the holder 86, an infusion valve 88 (an example of a setting unit) for setting the amount of the enzyme preparation Wx to be sent from the container main body 108A to the activation liquid tank T via the suction tube 25 is supported. . The other end of the suction tube 25 is connected to the inlet of the drip valve 88, and a pipe-shaped liquid supply pipe 89 is attached to the outlet of the drip valve 88.

容器本体１０８Ａの底部には、容器本体１０８Ａを逆さに保持した場合に、容器本体１０８Ａの内部の負圧を解除可能な負圧解除手段８５が設けられている。負圧解除手段８５は、容器本体１０８Ａの底面から外向きに突出した摘み部８５ａと、摘み部８５ａと底面との間に形成された肉薄の脆弱部８５ｂとからなる。使用者が摘み部８５ａを数回捩ると脆弱部８５ｂが破壊され、摘み部８５ａが容器本体１０８Ａの底面から分離されて、小さな通気孔８５Ｈが作られる。 A negative pressure releasing means 85 is provided at the bottom of the container main body 108A so that the negative pressure inside the container main body 108A can be released when the container main body 108A is held upside down. The negative pressure release means 85 includes a knob portion 85a protruding outward from the bottom surface of the container body 108A, and a thin fragile portion 85b formed between the knob portion 85a and the bottom surface. When the user twists the knob 85a several times, the fragile part 85b is broken, and the knob 85a is separated from the bottom surface of the container main body 108A to form a small vent 85H.

酵素水生成装置Ａ２による酵素水の生成を開始する際には、先ず、酵素製剤Ｘが入っている交換容器１０８の容器本体１０８Ａから蓋部材１０８Ｂを取り外し、次に、吸引チューブ２５が接続された代用蓋部材２４８を開口部１０８Ｎに連結する。
次に、この容器本体１０８Ａを逆さにしてホルダ８６に取り付け、容器本体１０８Ａの底部にある摘み部８５ａを数回捩って摘み部８５ａを分離させることで通気孔８５Ｈを作る。点滴弁８８を動作させると酵素製剤の供給が開始される。 When the generation of the enzyme water by the enzyme water generator A2 is started, the lid member 108B is first removed from the container body 108A of the exchange container 108 containing the enzyme preparation X, and then the suction tube 25 is connected. The substitute lid member 248 is connected to the opening 108N.
Next, the container body 108A is turned upside down and attached to the holder 86, and the knob 85a at the bottom of the container body 108A is twisted several times to separate the knob 85a, thereby forming the vent hole 85H. When the drip valve 88 is operated, the supply of the enzyme preparation is started.

さらに、点滴弁８８の上流側に分岐部を介して複数の吸引チューブ２５と複数の代用蓋部材２４８を設けても良い。この場合、互いに形状や寸法の異なる複数の交換容器を吸引チューブ２５によって同時に一つの点滴弁８８に連通させること、或いは、互いに組成の異なる酵素製剤が入った複数の交換容器を吸引チューブ２５によって同時に一つの点滴弁８８に連通させることが可能となる。 Further, a plurality of suction tubes 25 and a plurality of substitute lid members 248 may be provided on the upstream side of the drip valve 88 via a branch portion. In this case, a plurality of exchange containers having different shapes and sizes are connected to one drip valve 88 at the same time by the suction tube 25, or a plurality of exchange containers containing enzyme preparations having different compositions are simultaneously connected by the suction tube 25. It is possible to communicate with one drip valve 88.

酵素水供給システムの斜視図Perspective view of enzyme water supply system 酵素水生成装置の縦断正面図Longitudinal front view of enzyme water generator 酵素水供給システムの制御系の概要を示す図Diagram showing the outline of the control system of the enzyme water supply system 処理形態の概要を模式的に示す図The figure which shows the outline of processing form typically 酵素水生成装置の要部の縦断正面図Longitudinal front view of essential parts of enzyme water generator 酵素水生成装置の使用形態を示す斜視図The perspective view which shows the usage form of an enzyme water production | generation apparatus 別実施形態による酵素水生成装置の使用形態を示す斜視図The perspective view which shows the usage condition of the enzyme water production | generation apparatus by another embodiment さらに別の実施形態における代用蓋部材を示す縦断正面図A longitudinal front view showing a substitute lid member in still another embodiment 他の実施形態における酵素水生成装置の要部の縦断正面図The longitudinal front view of the principal part of the enzyme water production | generation apparatus in other embodiment 図９の実施形態で用いられる代用蓋部材を示す斜視図The perspective view which shows the substitute cover member used by embodiment of FIG.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

Ａ酵素水生成装置
Ｂストックタンク
Ｘ酵素製剤
Ｗｘ酵素水
Ｔ活性化液槽
Ｊ給水手段
Ｆ床面
Ｋ酵素製剤供給手段
Ｌ排出機構
ＫＰ定容量ポンプ
１排水溝
２グリストラップ
５水道管
５Ａ給水栓
６第１給水管路
８ボトル（交換容器）
８Ａ容器本体
８Ｂ蓋部材
８Ｎ開口部
１０ケース
１１操作パネル
１５水位センサ
１６ヒータ
１７温度センサ
１８制御ユニット
２０液槽カバー
２１第２給水管路
２２電磁弁（切換弁）
２５吸引チューブ
２６供給チューブ
２７ノズル
３４電動モータ
４８代用蓋部材
４８Ｈ貫通孔
４９フランジ部材
４９ｃ通気孔
５０グロメット
５１スタートボタン
５２ストップボタン
５３電源ランプ
５４モニタランプ
５５警報ランプ
５６液晶ディスプレイ
５７設定ボタン
６１スケジュールテーブル
６２スケジュール管理部
６４カレンダー部
７０分岐部材
７０ａ切換コック A Enzyme water generator B Stock tank X Enzyme preparation Wx Enzyme water T Activation liquid tank J Water supply means F Floor K Enzyme preparation supply means L Discharge mechanism KP Constant volume pump 1 Drain groove 2 Grease strap 5 Water pipe 5A Water tap 6 1st water supply line 8 bottle (exchange container)
8A Container body 8B Lid member 8N Opening 10 Case 11 Operation panel 15 Water level sensor 16 Heater 17 Temperature sensor 18 Control unit 20 Liquid tank cover 21 Second water supply line 22 Solenoid valve (switching valve)
25 Suction tube 26 Supply tube 27 Nozzle 34 Electric motor 48 Substitute lid member 48H Through hole 49 Flange member 49c Ventilation hole 50 Grommet 51 Start button 52 Stop button 53 Power lamp 54 Monitor lamp 55 Alarm lamp 56 Liquid crystal display 57 Setting button 61 Schedule table 62 Schedule management unit 64 Calendar unit 70 Branch member 70a Switching cock

Claims

活性化液槽と、前記活性化液槽に酵素を含む酵素製剤を供給する酵素剤供給手段と、前記活性化液槽に酵素製剤を希釈するための水を供給する給水手段と、前記活性化液槽内の酵素製剤が希釈された酵素液を一定の温度範囲に一定時間以上保温して酵素水を生成するための保温手段とを備える酵素水生成装置であって、
前記酵素製剤として、開口部を備えた容器本体と前記開口部に設けられた被接続部に連結されて前記開口部を閉鎖する蓋部材とからなる交換容器に収納されたものを用い、
前記酵素剤供給手段は、前記交換容器の前記被接続部と連結することで前記蓋部材の代わりに前記開口部を閉鎖可能な代用蓋部材と、吸引口及び排出口を備えた定容量ポンプと、前記代用蓋部材を介して前記交換容器の内部と前記定容量ポンプの前記吸引口とを連通させる吸引管路部材と、前記定容量ポンプの前記排出口と前記活性化液槽の上部空間とを連通させる供給管路部材とを有し、
前記代用蓋部材に通気孔が設けられていることを特徴とする酵素水生成装置。 An activation liquid tank, an enzyme agent supply means for supplying an enzyme preparation containing an enzyme to the activation liquid tank, a water supply means for supplying water for diluting the enzyme preparation to the activation liquid tank, and the activation An enzyme water generating device comprising a temperature maintaining means for maintaining the enzyme solution in which the enzyme preparation in the liquid tank is diluted in a certain temperature range for a certain time or more to generate enzyme water,
As the enzyme preparation, a container body provided with an opening and a container housed in an exchange container composed of a lid member connected to a connected portion provided in the opening and closing the opening,
The enzyme agent supply means includes a substitute lid member capable of closing the opening instead of the lid member by being connected to the connected portion of the exchange container, and a constant capacity pump including a suction port and a discharge port. a suction channel member which communicates with the suction port of the fixed displacement pump and the interior of the exchanger container via the substitute cover member, and the upper space of the activating liquid tank and the outlet of the fixed displacement pump A supply line member for communicating
An enzyme water generator, wherein the substitute lid member is provided with a vent hole .

前記管路形成部材は前記通気孔に挿通された形で前記交換容器の内部と前記活性化液槽とを連通させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の酵素水生成装置。 The enzyme water generating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pipe line forming member allows the inside of the exchange container and the activation liquid tank to communicate with each other while being inserted into the vent hole.

前記交換容器の前記被接続部と、前記蓋部材または前記代用蓋部材との間には両部材間の相対回転操作によって連結が行われるネジ部が設けられており、前記代用蓋部材の前記通気孔と前記吸引管路部材の間に、前記代用蓋部材と前記吸引管路部材との自由な相対回転を許容する間隙が形成されていることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の酵素水生成装置。 Between the connected portion of the exchange container and the lid member or the substitute lid member, there is provided a screw portion that is connected by a relative rotation operation between the two members, and the passage of the substitute lid member is provided. The enzyme water generation according to claim 2 , wherein a gap allowing free relative rotation between the substitute lid member and the suction line member is formed between the pores and the suction line member. apparatus.

複数の前記代用蓋部材が設けられており、一端で前記活性化液槽と接続される１本の前記供給管路部材と、前記供給管路部材の他端に配置された分岐部から延びて各代用蓋部材と接続される複数の前記吸引管路部材とを有することを特徴とする請求項１から３のいずれか一項に記載の酵素水生成装置。 A plurality of the substitute cover member is provided, extending from one of said supply conduit member, the branch portion disposed at the other end of the supply conduit member connected to said activating liquid tank at one end The enzyme water generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising a plurality of the suction pipe members connected to each substitute lid member.

前記吸引管路部材は可撓性のチューブからなり、前記代用蓋部材に、前記代用蓋部材が前記交換容器の前記被接続部から取り外された状態では前記吸引管路部材の一部を変形させて閉塞し、前記代用蓋部材を前記交換容器の前記被接続部と連結した状態では前記閉塞を解除する閉塞機構が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項１から４のいずれか一項に記載の酵素水生成装置。 The suction conduit member is formed of a flexible tube, and the substitute lid member is configured to deform a part of the suction conduit member in a state where the substitute lid member is removed from the connected portion of the exchange container. occluded, the substitute cover member to any one of 4 from claim 1, characterized in that the closing mechanism for releasing the closure in the connected state is provided to the connected part of the exchanger vessel Te The enzyme water production | generation apparatus of description.