WO2010058685A1 - Electrolyte water generator - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electrolyzed water generating apparatus.
- an electrolyzed water generating device that electrolyzes water in an electrolyzer to generate electrolyzed water is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- an electrolytic cell of such an electrolyzed water generating apparatus as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a diaphragm 123 and a cathode plate 121 and an anode, which are a pair of electrode plates arranged to face each other with the diaphragm 123 in between.
- an electrolytic cell 105 having a plate 122 and a casing 124 that houses and holds the cathode plate 121, the anode plate 122, and the diaphragm 123.
- a cathode water passage 125 and an anode water passage 126 are formed as a pair of water passages.
- the cathode water passage 125 is formed between the cathode plate 121 and the diaphragm 123, while the anode water passage 126 is formed between the anode plate 122 and the diaphragm 123.
- the casing 124 is formed with a first inlet 124 a that is an inlet of the cathode water passage 125 and a second inlet 124 b that is an inlet of the anode water passage 126 at one end, while the cathode 124 is at the other end.
- a first outlet 124 c that is an outlet of the water passage 125 and a second outlet 124 d that is an outlet of the anode water passage 126 are formed.
- the casing 124 includes a substantially rectangular frame-shaped holding member 124e to which the diaphragm 123 is fixed, a plurality of cylindrical protrusion-shaped defining portions 124f provided on the holding member 124e, and a pair of pressing the cathode plate 121 and the anode plate 122. Holding plate 124g.
- the holding member 124e has a pair of side wall parts 124h and a pair of connecting parts 124i that connect the pair of side wall parts 124h.
- the connecting portion 124i is formed thicker than the diaphragm 123, and the end of the diaphragm 123 is fixed.
- an object of the present invention is to extend the life of the electrolyzed water generator.
- One aspect of the present invention includes a diaphragm, a pair of electrode plates disposed opposite to each other with the diaphragm interposed therebetween, and a pair of water passages passing between the electrode plate and the diaphragm.
- the electrolyzed water generating apparatus that generates electrolyzed water from the water flowing through the water flow path by applying a voltage between the electrode plates, the both ends of the diaphragm in the water flow direction of the water flow path are held and the water flow path A holding member that constitutes the road surface, and a plurality of defining portions that are provided at both ends of the holding member in the direction of water passage of the water passage, and that define the distance between the diaphragm and the electrode plate,
- generation apparatus which is below the
- Another aspect of the present invention includes a diaphragm, a pair of electrode plates disposed opposite to each other with the diaphragm interposed therebetween, and a pair of water passages passing between the electrode plate and the diaphragm.
- the electrolyzed water generating apparatus for generating electrolyzed water from the water flowing through the water flow path by applying a voltage between the electrode plates, the both ends of the diaphragm in the water flow direction of the water flow path are held and the water flow is made.
- a holding member that configures a road surface of the water channel, and a plurality of defining parts that are provided at both ends of the holding member in the direction of water flow of the water channel and that define the distance between the diaphragm and the electrode plate.
- the downstream end portion of the holding member in the water flow direction of the water passage is provided with the two defining portions arranged at a distance from each other, and the downstream end of the holding member A part of the diaphragm is disposed between the two defining parts in the part. A recessed portion is formed, said diaphragm positioned in the recess is electrolyzed water producing apparatus constituting the road surface of the water passage.
- FIG. 9A, and FIG. 9B is a sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 9A.
- FIG. 13B is a sectional view taken along line KK in FIG. 13A
- FIG. 14C is an enlarged view of a portion L in FIG.
- FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional electrolytic cell, where (a) is a cross-sectional view of a portion corresponding to the NN line of FIG. 16, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of a portion corresponding to the PP line of FIG. .
- FIGS. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an electrolyzed water generating device
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an electrolyzer.
- 3A and 3B are diagrams showing an electrolytic cell, in which FIG. 3A is a front view, FIG. 3B is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 4A, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 3A,
- FIG. 5 is a view showing the holding member, FIG. 4A is a front view, and FIG. It is the DD sectional view taken on the line of (a).
- the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 includes a water purification unit 4 that purifies water supplied from a raw water pipe 2 such as a water pipe, and alkaline ionized water (electrolyzed water) by electrolyzing the purified water.
- a water purification unit 4 that purifies water supplied from a raw water pipe 2 such as a water pipe, and alkaline ionized water (electrolyzed water) by electrolyzing the purified water.
- a water discharge pipe 9 for discharging alkaline ionized water to the outside of the apparatus
- a drain port 17 for discharging acidic water to the outside of the apparatus
- the raw water pipe 2 A flow sensor 6 for detecting the supply of water and a control unit (not shown) for controlling each part of the electrolyzed water generating device 1 are provided.
- the water is, for example, tap water, well water, river water, or the like.
- the raw water pipe 2 is connected to the electrolyzed water generating device 1 via a flow path switch 3.
- the flow path switching unit 3 can switch whether the water in the raw water pipe 2 is introduced into the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 or whether the water is allowed to flow out without passing through the electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1.
- the water purification unit 4 includes an adsorbent 4a such as granular or powdered activated carbon and a filter medium 4b such as a hollow fiber membrane. Water is supplied to the water purification unit 4 from the raw water pipe 2 via the flow path switch 3 and the pipe 10a.
- the water purification unit 4 adsorbs the impurities contained in the supplied water to the adsorbent 4a, and then filters the impurities contained in the water by the filter medium 4b to purify the water.
- the purified water is led out from the pipe 10b.
- the electrolytic cell 5 includes a diaphragm 23, a cathode plate 21 and an anode plate 22 which are a pair of electrode plates disposed opposite to each other with the diaphragm 23 interposed therebetween, and these cathode plates 21, an anode plate 22, and a casing 24 that houses and holds the diaphragm 23.
- a cathode water passage 25 and an anode water passage 26 are formed in the electrolytic cell 5 as a pair of water passages.
- the cathode water passage 25 is formed between the cathode plate 21 and the diaphragm 23, while the anode water passage 26 is formed between the anode plate 22 and the diaphragm 23.
- the cathode plate 21 constitutes the road surface of the cathode water passage 25, while the anode plate 22 constitutes the road surface of the anode water passage 26.
- the diaphragm 23 constitutes the road surface of the cathode water passage 25 and the road surface of the anode water passage 26.
- cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22 for example, flat electrodes formed in a rectangular shape are used.
- This electrode is formed by, for example, plating or baking Pt or Ir on Ti.
- the diaphragm 23 is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.
- this diaphragm 23 for example, a composite of a nonwoven fabric made of polyethylene terephthalate or the like in a porous film such as polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene is used.
- the casing 24 holds the cathode plate 21, the diaphragm 23, and the anode plate 22 in a state where they are spaced apart from each other in this order.
- the outer shape of the casing 24 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the casing 24 is provided with a first inlet 24 a that is an inlet of the cathode water passage 25 and an inlet of the anode water passage 26 at one end in the longitudinal direction.
- the second inflow port 24b is formed, and at the other end in the longitudinal direction, the first outflow port 24c that is the outflow port of the cathode water passage 25 and the second outflow port 24d that is the outflow port of the anode water passage 26 Is formed.
- the casing 24 includes a substantially rectangular frame-shaped holding member 24e to which the diaphragm 23 is fixed, a plurality of cylindrical protrusion-shaped defining portions 24f provided on the holding member 24e, the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate. And a pair of presser plates 24 g that hold 22.
- the material of the casing 24 is, for example, ABS.
- the holding member 24e has a pair of elongated side wall portions 24h and a pair of connecting portions 24i that connect the pair of side wall portions 24h at both ends thereof.
- the holding member 24 e constitutes the road surface of the cathode water passage 25 and the road surface of the anode water passage 26.
- the connecting part 24i is formed thinner than the side wall part 24h.
- the connecting portion 24i has a thick portion 24j that forms the outer peripheral portion of the holding member 24e, and a thin portion 24k that forms the inner peripheral portion of the holding member 24e.
- the thickness of the thin portion 24k is thinner than that of the thick portion 24j.
- Both surfaces of the thin portion 24k are opposed to the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22, respectively.
- both end portions in the water flow direction of the diaphragm 23 are fixed, for example, by bonding.
- the holding member 24e holds both end portions of the diaphragm 23 in the water flow direction of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26.
- the defining portion 24f is provided at both end portions (upstream end portion and downstream end portion) of the holding member 24e in the water flow direction of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26, and the diaphragm 23 and the electrode plate (cathode water passage). 25 and the anode water passage 26), and the road surface of the cathode water passage 25 and the road surface of the anode water passage 26 are configured.
- the defining portion 24f is provided at each end portion connected to the side wall portion 24h in the thin portion 24k. More specifically, the defining portion 24f is formed on a surface facing the cathode plate 21 and a surface facing the anode plate 22 in the thin portion 24k.
- one defining portion 24f is provided at each of the four corners of the holding member 24e.
- the defining portion 24f may be molded as a separate part from the connecting portion 24i and fixed to the connecting portion 24i, or may be integrally formed with the connecting portion 24i. In the drawing, an example is shown in which the defining portion 24f is molded as a separate part from the connecting portion 24i and is fixed to the connecting portion 24i.
- the pair of holding plates 24g is fixed to the side wall portion 24h and closes the opening of the holding member 24e.
- the cathode plate 21 is disposed between one pressing plate 24g and the four defining portions 24f provided on one surface of the holding member 24e, and the one pressing plate 24g and the four defining portions 24f are connected to the cathode plate. 21 is sandwiched.
- the anode plate 22 is disposed between the other pressing plate 24g and the four defining portions 24f provided on the other surface of the holding member 24e, and the other pressing plate 24g and the four defining portions 24f are provided. The anode plate 22 is held. In FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the holding plate 24g is omitted.
- the first inlet 24a of the cathode water passage 25 is formed by one connecting portion 24i, one end portion of the cathode plate 21, and two defining portions 24f that support one end portion of the cathode plate 21, and the other connecting portion 24i.
- the first outlet 24 c of the cathode water passage 25 is formed by the other end of the cathode plate 21 and the two defining portions 24 f that support the other end of the cathode plate 21.
- the second inflow port 24b of the anode water passage 26 is formed by one connecting portion 24i, one end portion of the anode plate 22, and two defining portions 24f supporting one end portion of the anode plate 22, and the other connecting portion 24i.
- the second outlet 24 d of the anode water passage 26 is formed by the other end of the anode plate 22 and the two defining portions 24 f that support the other end of the anode plate 22.
- the thickness t1 in the thickness direction of the diaphragm 23 at a portion (hereinafter also referred to as a water passage securing section) 24m that is located in the periphery and constitutes the road surfaces of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 is the thickness of the diaphragm 23. t2 or less.
- the thickness of the connecting portion 24i of the holding member 24e is equal to or less than the thickness t2 of the diaphragm 23, and a portion between the defining portions 24f in the connecting portion 24i is a water passage securing portion 24m.
- the thickness t1 in the thickness direction of 23 is equal to or less than the thickness t2 of the diaphragm 23.
- the electrolytic cell 5 has an inlet 11, a first outlet 12, a second outlet 13, and a third outlet 14.
- the inlet 11 communicates with the first inlet 24a and the second inlet 24b
- the first outlet 12 communicates with the first outlet 24c
- the second outlet 13 communicates with the second outlet 24d.
- the third outlet 14 communicates with the cathode water passage 25.
- the inlet 11 is connected to the water purification part 4 via the pipe 10b.
- the first outlet 12 communicates with the water discharge pipe 9 through the pipe 10c.
- the second outlet 13 communicates with the drain port 17.
- the third outlet 14 communicates with the drain valve 15.
- the inlet 11 also communicates with the drain valve 16.
- this electrolytic cell 5 when a voltage is applied between the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22, the inlet 11 passes through the first inlet 24 a and the second inlet 24 b to the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26.
- the incoming water is electrolyzed.
- alkali ion water is generated at the interface between the cathode plate 21 and water
- acidic water is generated at the interface between the anode plate 22 and water.
- the alkaline ionized water generated in the cathode water passage 25 reaches the water discharge pipe 9 from the first outlet 24 c through the first outlet 12, and the acidic water generated in the anode water passage 26 passes through the second outlet 13. Drain port 17 is reached.
- the thickness of the anode plate 22 and the cathode plate 21 is 0.5 mm
- the thickness t2 of the diaphragm 23 is 0.1 mm
- the opposing surfaces of the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22 is 3.5 mm
- the diaphragm 23 is located between the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22.
- the distance between the opposing surfaces of the cathode plate 21 and the diaphragm 23 and the distance between the opposing surfaces of the anode plate 22 and the diaphragm 23 are 1.7 mm, respectively.
- each electrode anode plate 22, anode plate 22
- the distance between the facing surfaces of each electrode is 1.7 mm or more.
- the control unit detects the cathode plate of the electrolyzer 5.
- a voltage is applied between 21 and the anode plate 22.
- the water purified by passing through the water purification unit 4 is electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell 5 to generate alkali ion water and acidic water from the water.
- the generated alkaline ionized water is discharged from the water discharge pipe 9 and the acidic water is discharged from the drain port 17.
- the electrolyzed water generating device 1 reverses the polarities of the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22 and keeps constant between these electrodes. Reverse voltage cleaning is performed by applying a time voltage. When the reverse electric cleaning for a certain time is completed, the drain valves 15 and 16 are opened to drain the water in the electrolytic cell 5 from the drain valves 15 and 16.
- FIG. 6 is a graph showing the relationship between pH and dissolved matter in water
- FIG. 7 is a graph showing the relationship between pH and solubility of calcium carbonate in water.
- carbon dioxide components such as carbon dioxide (H 2 CO 3 ), hydrogen carbonate ions (HCO 3 ⁇ ), and carbonate ions (CO 3 2 ⁇ ) are dissolved in tap water, well water, river water, and the like. is doing.
- the form of this carbonic acid component changes depending on pH by releasing or incorporating H + .
- the carbonic acid component of alkaline ionized water (cathode water) generated electrolytically from water takes CO 3 2 ⁇ as its form.
- ionic components such as Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ are dissolved in water.
- Ca 2+ has a higher solubility in water with higher alkalinity. 3
- the amount deposited from water increases.
- Mg 2+ the solubility of MgCO 3 in water is not lower than that of CaCO 3 , so that the amount of precipitation as MgCO 3 is relatively small.
- Mg (OH) 2 since Mg (OH) 2 has low solubility in water, Mg (OH) 2 is precipitated from water under alkaline conditions.
- the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 should have a larger cross-sectional area.
- the present embodiment is a portion connected to the diaphragm 23 at both end portions on the upstream and downstream sides of the holding member 24e in the water flow direction of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26.
- the thickness t1 in the thickness direction of the diaphragm 23 in the portion (water passage securing portion) 24m constituting the road surface of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 is equal to or less than the thickness t2 of the diaphragm 23.
- the cross-sectional areas of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 can be increased. Clogging of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 due to the adhesion of the deposited components from the water can be suppressed, so that the life of the electrolyzed water generator 1 can be extended.
- the portion whose thickness is equal to or less than the thickness t2 of the diaphragm 23 is between the defining portion 24f material.
- the thickness of the portion other than between the defining portion 24f may be equal to or less than the thickness t2 of the diaphragm 23.
- FIGS. 8 to 11 show a second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the electrolytic cell 5
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the electrolytic cell.
- a) is a front view
- (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of (a)
- FIG. 10 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 9 (a)
- FIG. FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG of FIG. 11A
- FIG. 11 is a view showing the holding member, where FIG. 11A is a front view and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line HH of FIG.
- This embodiment has the same basic configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the shape of the holding member 24eA in the casing 24 of the electrolytic cell 5 is different from that of the first embodiment.
- the upstream end portion and the downstream end portion of the holding member 24eA in the water passage direction of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 are disposed with a space therebetween.
- Two defining portions 24f are provided.
- a part of the connecting portion 24iA constituting the inner peripheral portion of the holding member 24eA is provided between the two defining portions 24f of the pair of connecting portions 24iA that are the upstream and downstream ends of the holding member 24eA.
- a recess 24n is formed by cutting out and a part of the upstream and downstream ends of the diaphragm 23 in the water flow direction is disposed in the recess 24n.
- the ends of the diaphragm 23 are embedded at both ends of each connecting portion 24iA, and the diaphragm 23 positioned in the recess 24n is It is exposed from the connecting portion 24iA and faces the cathode plate 21 and the anode plate 22.
- Such embedding can be realized, for example, by insert-molding the diaphragm 23 in the connecting part 24iA, or by dividing the connecting part 24iA into two parts and sandwiching the end part of the diaphragm 23 with these parts.
- the defining portion 24f may be formed as a separate part from the connecting portion 24iA and fixed to the connecting portion 24iA, or may be integrally formed with the connecting portion 24iA.
- the defining portion 24f is formed as a separate component from the connecting portion 24iA and is fixed to the connecting portion 24iA.
- the recess 24n in which a part of the diaphragm 23 is disposed is formed between the two defining portions 24f at the downstream end of the holding member 24eA. Since the diaphragm 23 located at the side constitutes the road surface of the cathode water passage 25 and the road surface of the anode water passage 26, the downstream side of the holding member 24eA is compared to the case where the concave portion 24n is not formed in the holding member 24eA. Since the cross-sectional areas of the cathode water passage 25 and the anode water passage 26 can be widened between the two defining portions 24f at the end, the blockage of the water passage due to the adhesion of the precipitated components from water is suppressed accordingly. As a result, the life of the electrolyzed water generator 1 can be extended.
- FIGS. 12 to 15 show a third embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing an electrolytic cell
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an electrolytic cell.
- (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of (a)
- FIG. 14 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line JJ of FIG. 13 (a)
- FIG. 14 (b) is FIG. ) Is a cross-sectional view taken along the line KK in FIG. 14, and FIG.
- This embodiment has the same basic configuration as that of the second embodiment, but the shape of the holding member 24eB in the casing 24 of the electrolytic cell 5 is different from that of the second embodiment.
- the pair of connecting portions 24iB of the holding member 24eB of the present embodiment has a thickness from the outer end surface (upstream end surface or downstream end surface in the water flow direction) to the inner end surface (end surface on the diaphragm 23 side) and toward the diaphragm 23.
- An inclined portion 24p formed so as to be thin is formed, and a diaphragm 23 is connected to an inner front end portion (the thinnest portion) of the inclined portion 24p.
- the holding member 24e since the holding member 24e has the inclined portion 24p, the strength and rigidity of the holding member 24e is ensured, and the water outlets near the outlets 24a and 24b and the inlets 24c and 24d are disconnected. It is possible to achieve coexistence with expansion of the area.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various other embodiments can be adopted without departing from the gist of the present invention.
- the inclined portion 24p of the third embodiment may be applied to the holding member 24e of the first embodiment.
- the defining portion 24f is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be another shape such as a polygonal cross section.
- a first aspect of the present invention includes a diaphragm, a pair of electrode plates disposed opposite to each other with the diaphragm interposed therebetween, and a pair of water passages passing between the electrode plate and the diaphragm,
- the electrolyzed water generating device that generates electrolyzed water from the water flowing through the water channel by applying a voltage between the pair of electrode plates, while holding both ends of the diaphragm in the direction of water flow of the water channel
- a holding member that constitutes a road surface of the water passage, and a plurality of defining portions that are provided at both ends of the holding member in the water passage direction of the water passage and that define the distance between the diaphragm and the electrode plate.
- a thickness in the thickness direction of the diaphragm in a portion connected to the diaphragm at a downstream end portion of the holding member in the water flow direction of the water flow path and constituting a road surface of the water flow path Is an electrolyzed water generating device having a thickness equal to or less than the thickness of the diaphragm.
- the second aspect of the present invention comprises a diaphragm, a pair of electrode plates disposed opposite to each other with the diaphragm interposed therebetween, and a pair of water passages passing between the electrode plate and the diaphragm,
- an electrolyzed water generating device that generates electrolyzed water from water flowing through the water flow path by applying a voltage between the pair of electrode plates, while holding both ends of the diaphragm in the water flow direction of the water flow path
- a holding member that constitutes a road surface of the water passage, and a plurality of defining portions that are provided at both ends of the holding member in the water passage direction of the water passage and that define the distance between the diaphragm and the electrode plate.
- Two downstream end portions of the holding member in the direction of water flow of the water passage are provided with the two defining portions spaced apart from each other, and on the downstream side of the holding member A portion of the diaphragm is disposed between the two defining portions at the end. Recesses are formed, said diaphragm positioned in the recess is electrolyzed water producing apparatus constituting the road surface of the water passage.
- the holding member in the electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to the first or second aspect, has an inclined portion formed so that the thickness decreases as it goes toward the diaphragm. It is a water generator.
- the holding member in the electrolyzed water generating device according to the first or third aspect, includes a pair of elongated side walls and a pair of the side walls. A pair of connecting parts connected at both ends of the part, wherein the connecting part constitutes a thick part constituting an outer peripheral part of the holding member and an inner peripheral part of the holding member. A thin portion formed thinner than the thick portion, and the end portions of the diaphragm face each other of the thin portions of the pair of connecting portions.
- the plurality of defining portions are respectively formed on surfaces of the thin portion facing the pair of electrode plates, and the diaphragm in a portion of the thin portion facing the pair of electrode plates Electrolyzed water whose thickness in the thickness direction is equal to or less than the thickness of the diaphragm It is formed apparatus.
- the holding member includes a pair of elongated side walls and a pair of the side walls.
- a pair of connecting parts connected at both ends of the part, the two defining parts are formed on a surface of each connecting part facing the electrode plate, and the concave part is formed on each connecting part.
- the electrolyzed water generating device is formed between the two defining portions, and the diaphragm is embedded in the connecting portion at an end thereof and is exposed from the connecting portion in the concave portion.
- the thickness of the diaphragm in the portion connected to the diaphragm at the downstream end of the holding member in the direction of passage of the water passage and constituting the road surface of the water passage Since the thickness in the direction is equal to or less than the thickness of the diaphragm, the cross-sectional area of the water passage can be made wider than in the case where the thickness of the portion is larger than the thickness of the diaphragm. The blockage of the water passage due to the adhesion of the precipitated components from water can be suppressed, and as a result, the life of the electrolyzed water generating device can be extended.
- a recess in which a part of the diaphragm is disposed is formed between the two defining portions at the downstream end of the holding member, and the diaphragm is located in the recess.
- the holding member since the holding member has the inclined portion, it is possible to achieve both of ensuring the strength and rigidity of the holding member and enlarging the cross-sectional area of the water passage.
- the cross-sectional area of the water passage can be made wider.
- the blockage of the water passage due to the adhesion of the precipitated components from water can be suppressed, and as a result, the life of the electrolyzed water generating device can be extended.
- the diaphragm is embedded in the connecting portion at an end thereof, and is exposed from the connecting portion in the recess formed between the two defining portions. Therefore, it is possible to increase the cross-sectional area of the water passage between the two defining portions, thereby extending the life of the electrolyzed water generating device, and to increase the area of the diaphragm facing the electrode plate, Efficiency can be improved.
- the cross-sectional area of the water passage can be widened, it is possible to suppress the blockage of the water passage due to the sticking of the precipitated components from the water, thereby extending the life of the electrolyzed water generator. Can be achieved.
- Electrolyzed water generator 21 Cathode plate (electrode plate) 22 Anode plate (electrode plate) 23 Diaphragm 24e, 24eA, 24eB Holding member 24f Regulation part 24m Water passage securing part (part) 24n Concave part 24p Inclined part 25 Cathode water passage (water passage) 26 Anode waterway (waterway) t1 Thickness of water passage securing part t2 Thickness of diaphragm
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このような電解水生成装置の電解槽として、図16および図17に示すように、隔膜123と、この隔膜123を間にして相互に対向配置された一対の電極板である陰極板121および陽極板122と、これら陰極板121、陽極板122および隔膜123を収納保持したケーシング124とを有する電解槽105がある。この電解槽105には、一対の通水路として陰極通水路125および陽極通水路126が形成されている。陰極通水路125は、陰極板121と隔膜123との間に形成される一方、陽極通水路126は、陽極板122と隔膜123との間に形成されている。 Conventionally, an electrolyzed water generating device that electrolyzes water in an electrolyzer to generate electrolyzed water is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
As an electrolytic cell of such an electrolyzed water generating apparatus, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a
H2CO3→H++HCO3 -→2H++CO3 2-・・・(1) Here, FIG. 6 is a graph showing the relationship between pH and dissolved matter in water, and FIG. 7 is a graph showing the relationship between pH and solubility of calcium carbonate in water. As shown in FIG. 6, carbon dioxide components such as carbon dioxide (H 2 CO 3 ), hydrogen carbonate ions (HCO 3 − ), and carbonate ions (CO 3 2− ) are dissolved in tap water, well water, river water, and the like. is doing. As shown in the formula (1), the form of this carbonic acid component changes depending on pH by releasing or incorporating H + .
H 2 CO 3 → H + + HCO 3 − → 2H + + CO 3 2− (1)
21 陰極板(電極板)
22 陽極板(電極板)
23 隔膜
24e,24eA,24eB 保持部材
24f 規定部
24m 通水路確保部(部分)
24n 凹部
24p 傾斜部
25 陰極通水路(通水路)
26 陽極通水路(通水路)
t1 通水路確保部の厚さ
t2 隔膜の厚さ 1
22 Anode plate (electrode plate)
23
24n Concave
26 Anode waterway (waterway)
t1 Thickness of water passage securing part t2 Thickness of diaphragm
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- 隔膜と、この隔膜を間にして相互に対向配置された一対の電極板と、前記電極板と前記隔膜との間を通る一対の通水路と、を備え、前記一対の電極板間に電圧を印加して、前記通水路を流れる水から電解水を生成する電解水生成装置において、
前記通水路の通水方向での前記隔膜の両端部を保持するとともに前記通水路の路面を構成する保持部材と、
前記通水路の通水方向での前記保持部材における両端部に設けられ、前記隔膜と電極板との間の距離を規定する複数の規定部と、
を備え、
前記通水路の通水方向での前記保持部材の下流側端部の前記隔膜に接続された部分であって前記通水路の路面を構成する部分における前記隔膜の厚さ方向での厚さが、前記隔膜の厚さ以下であること特徴とする電解水生成装置。 A diaphragm, a pair of electrode plates disposed opposite to each other with the diaphragm interposed therebetween, and a pair of water passages passing between the electrode plate and the diaphragm, and a voltage is applied between the pair of electrode plates. In the electrolyzed water generating device for applying and generating electrolyzed water from the water flowing through the water passage,
A holding member that holds both ends of the diaphragm in the water passage direction of the water passage and constitutes a road surface of the water passage;
A plurality of defining portions that are provided at both ends of the holding member in the direction of water flow of the water passage, and that define a distance between the diaphragm and the electrode plate;
With
The thickness in the thickness direction of the diaphragm in the part connected to the diaphragm at the downstream end of the holding member in the direction of water flow of the water channel and constituting the road surface of the water channel, An electrolyzed water generating device having a thickness equal to or less than the thickness of the diaphragm. - 隔膜と、この隔膜を間にして相互に対向配置された一対の電極板と、前記電極板と前記隔膜との間を通る一対の通水路と、を備え、一対の前記電極板間に電圧を印加して、前記通水路を流れる水から電解水を生成する電解水生成装置において、
前記通水路の通水方向での前記隔膜の両端部を保持するとともに前記通水路の路面を構成する保持部材と、
前記通水路の通水方向での前記保持部材における両端部に設けられ、前記隔膜と電極板との間の距離を規定する複数の規定部と、
を備え、
前記通水路の通水方向での前記保持部材における下流側の端部には、相互に間隔をあけて配置された2つの前記規定部が設けられており、
前記保持部材の下流側の端部における2つの前記規定部間には、前記隔膜の一部が配置された凹部が形成されており、
前記凹部内に位置する前記隔膜が前記通水路の路面を構成していることを特徴とする電解水生成装置。 A diaphragm, a pair of electrode plates arranged opposite to each other with the diaphragm interposed therebetween, and a pair of water passages passing between the electrode plate and the diaphragm, and a voltage is applied between the pair of electrode plates. In the electrolyzed water generating device for applying and generating electrolyzed water from the water flowing through the water passage,
A holding member that holds both ends of the diaphragm in the water passage direction of the water passage and constitutes a road surface of the water passage;
A plurality of defining portions that are provided at both ends of the holding member in the direction of water flow of the water passage, and that define a distance between the diaphragm and the electrode plate;
With
At the downstream end of the holding member in the direction of water flow of the water passage, two defining portions are provided that are spaced apart from each other.
A recess in which a part of the diaphragm is arranged is formed between the two defining portions at the downstream end of the holding member,
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus, wherein the diaphragm located in the recess constitutes a road surface of the water passage. - 前記保持部材は、前記隔膜に向かうにしたがい厚さが薄くなるように形成された傾斜部を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電解水生成装置。 2. The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the holding member has an inclined portion formed so as to become thinner as it goes toward the diaphragm.
- 前記保持部材は、前記隔膜に向かうにしたがい厚さが薄くなるように形成された傾斜部を有することを特徴とする請求項2に記載の電解水生成装置。 3. The electrolyzed water generating device according to claim 2, wherein the holding member has an inclined portion formed so as to become thinner as it goes toward the diaphragm.
- 前記保持部材は、細長く形成された一対の側壁部と、当該一対の側壁部同士を当該一対の側壁部の両端部において連結した一対の連結部とを有しており、
前記連結部は、前記保持部材の外周部を構成する厚肉部と、前記保持部材の内周部を構成する、前記隔膜の厚さ方向での厚さが前記厚肉部よりも薄く形成された薄肉部と、を有しており、
前記隔膜の端部は、前記一対の連結部の薄肉部の相互に対向する面にそれぞれ固定されており、
前記複数の規定部は、前記薄肉部における前記一対の電極板と対向する面にそれぞれ形成されており、
前記薄肉部の前記一対の電極板と対向する部分における前記隔膜の厚さ方向での厚さが、前記隔膜の厚さ以下であることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電解水生成装置。 The holding member has a pair of elongated side walls, and a pair of connecting portions that connect the pair of side walls at both ends of the pair of side walls,
The connecting portion is formed with a thicker portion constituting the outer peripheral portion of the holding member and a thickness in the thickness direction of the diaphragm constituting the inner peripheral portion of the holding member than the thicker portion. A thin-walled portion,
The end portions of the diaphragm are respectively fixed to the mutually opposing surfaces of the thin portions of the pair of connecting portions,
The plurality of defining portions are respectively formed on surfaces facing the pair of electrode plates in the thin portion,
2. The electrolyzed water generating device according to claim 1, wherein a thickness of the thin portion in a thickness direction of the diaphragm in a portion facing the pair of electrode plates is equal to or less than a thickness of the diaphragm. - 前記保持部材は、細長く形成された一対の側壁部と、当該一対の側壁部同士を当該一対の側壁部の両端部において連結した一対の連結部とを有しており、
前記2つの規定部は、各連結部における前記電極板と対向する面に形成されており、
前記凹部は、各連結部における前記2つの規定部の間に形成されており、
前記隔膜は、その端部において前記連結部に埋設され、かつ、前記凹部において前記連結部から露出していることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の電解水生成装置。
The holding member has a pair of elongated side walls, and a pair of connecting portions that connect the pair of side walls at both ends of the pair of side walls,
The two defining portions are formed on a surface of the connecting portion facing the electrode plate,
The concave portion is formed between the two defining portions in each connecting portion,
The electrolyzed water generating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the diaphragm is embedded in the connecting portion at an end portion thereof and is exposed from the connecting portion in the concave portion.
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