WO2013141177A1 - 洗浄装置および洗浄方法 - Google Patents
洗浄装置および洗浄方法 Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2013141177A1 WO2013141177A1 PCT/JP2013/057532 JP2013057532W WO2013141177A1 WO 2013141177 A1 WO2013141177 A1 WO 2013141177A1 JP 2013057532 W JP2013057532 W JP 2013057532W WO 2013141177 A1 WO2013141177 A1 WO 2013141177A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- water
- cleaning
- aqueous solution
- mode
- electrode
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
- C02F1/46—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods
- C02F1/461—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
- C02F1/46104—Devices therefor; Their operating or servicing
- C02F1/4618—Devices therefor; Their operating or servicing for producing "ionised" acidic or basic water
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/4229—Water softening arrangements
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/4236—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids
- A47L15/4238—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids by using electrolytic cells
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F35/00—Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
- D06F35/003—Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for using electrochemical cells
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00
- D06F39/007—Arrangements of water softeners
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2201/00—Apparatus for treatment of water, waste water or sewage
- C02F2201/46—Apparatus for electrochemical processes
- C02F2201/461—Electrolysis apparatus
- C02F2201/46105—Details relating to the electrolytic devices
- C02F2201/4612—Controlling or monitoring
- C02F2201/46125—Electrical variables
- C02F2201/4613—Inversing polarity
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2201/00—Apparatus for treatment of water, waste water or sewage
- C02F2201/46—Apparatus for electrochemical processes
- C02F2201/461—Electrolysis apparatus
- C02F2201/46105—Details relating to the electrolytic devices
- C02F2201/4616—Power supply
- C02F2201/4617—DC only
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2209/00—Controlling or monitoring parameters in water treatment
- C02F2209/05—Conductivity or salinity
- C02F2209/055—Hardness
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2209/00—Controlling or monitoring parameters in water treatment
- C02F2209/06—Controlling or monitoring parameters in water treatment pH
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
- C02F2307/00—Location of water treatment or water treatment device
- C02F2307/12—Location of water treatment or water treatment device as part of household appliances such as dishwashers, laundry washing machines or vacuum cleaners
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method.
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-132678 (Patent Document 2)).
- Functional water such as alkaline water, acidic water, hard water and soft water generated by the conventional first and second cleaning devices is effective for washing clothes and dishes.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method capable of efficiently generating functional water having hardness and pH adjusted with a simple configuration.
- the cleaning device of the present invention is: A container for containing an aqueous solution; An adsorption electrode disposed in the container and capable of adsorbing and desorbing ions in the aqueous solution; A counter electrode disposed in the container so as to face the adsorption electrode; Voltage application means for applying a voltage between the adsorption electrode and the counter electrode; Polarity switching means for switching the polarity of the voltage applied between the adsorption electrode and the counter electrode; Control means for controlling the voltage application means and the polarity switching means, The control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to release cations from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution using the adsorption electrode as an anode and the counter electrode as a cathode, or A first mode for generating first functional water by adsorbing anions in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode is provided.
- the control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to release cations from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution using the adsorption electrode as an anode and the counter electrode as a cathode in the first mode.
- alkaline water is generated as the first functional water by adsorbing the anion in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode.
- hydrogen gas and water are electrolyzed on the surface of the counter electrode serving as the cathode. Oxide ions are generated and the pH rises. Therefore, functional water whose hardness and pH are adjusted with a simple configuration can be efficiently generated.
- the control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to adsorb the cation in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode with the adsorption electrode as a cathode and the counter electrode as an anode, or A second mode is provided in which second functional water is generated by releasing anions from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution.
- the control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to adsorb the cation in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode with the adsorption electrode as the cathode and the counter electrode as the anode in the second mode.
- the adsorption electrode is regenerated for the next generation of acidic water.
- oxygen gas and hydrogen are electrolyzed on the surface of the counter electrode serving as the cathode. Ions are generated to lower the pH, and the pH can be adjusted.
- control means controls the voltage applying means and the polarity switching means so as to alternately perform the first mode and the second mode.
- control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to perform the second mode after performing the first mode in one cleaning operation.
- the first functional water (alkaline water) in the sequence of one cleaning operation.
- the second functional water (acidic water) in this order, first, for example, protein stains to be cleaned are removed with the first functional water (alkaline water) and then removed with the second functional water (acidic water). Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization can be effectively performed by sterilizing bacteria.
- the second mode for adsorbing cations can be performed efficiently.
- control means ends the cleaning operation in the second mode in one cleaning operation.
- the cations can be adsorbed on the adsorption electrode by performing the second mode lastly in the sequence of one cleaning operation and ending the operation.
- positive ions can be efficiently released in the first mode operation.
- the adsorption electrode is in a state of adsorbing the cation before the first mode is first performed.
- the second mode is executed at the first startup, and the cation is adsorbed to the adsorption electrode at the time of shipment, or the auxiliary agent is put into the adsorption electrode at the first startup,
- the cations can be efficiently released in the first mode even when the apparatus is first driven.
- the control means executes a preliminary cleaning mode in which cleaning is performed using preliminary cleaning water before performing the first mode.
- the object to be cleaned without using the functional water obtained by executing the first mode by performing the cleaning using the preliminary cleaning water before the first mode is performed. Since large dirt on an object can be removed, washing with functional water can be effectively performed on dirt stuck to the object to be washed.
- control means executes the second mode while performing the preliminary cleaning mode.
- the second mode can be executed using the time during which large dirt is removed by the preliminary cleaning mode, and alkaline water can be generated. Washing with water can be performed.
- the control means executes the second mode when the cleaning operation is not being executed.
- control means since the control means executes the second mode when the cleaning operation is not being executed, the control means can quickly perform the cleaning with alkaline water.
- a tank for storing the first functional water generated in the first mode is provided.
- generated in the following 1st mode is once stored in a tank by the 1st functional water (alkaline water) produced
- the second functional water (acidic water) generated in the second mode may be temporarily stored in the tank. In this case, when the second functional water (acid water) generated in the second mode is insufficient for sterilization and sterilization, the second functional water stored in the tank ( Acidic water) can be used, and the ability of sterilization and sterilization can be improved.
- the control means includes In the first mode, the adsorption electrode is used as an anode, the counter electrode is used as a cathode, the cation is released from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution, and the hardness is increased. While raising the pH of the aqueous solution, In the second mode, the adsorption electrode is used as a cathode, the counter electrode is used as an anode, the cation in the aqueous solution is adsorbed on the adsorption electrode, and the hardness is reduced, and the aqueous solution is electrolyzed and the electrolysis is performed. Reduce the pH of the aqueous solution.
- the control means uses the adsorption electrode as an anode and the counter electrode as a cathode to release cations from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution to increase the hardness and to electrolyze the aqueous solution.
- alkaline hard water can be generated by raising the pH of the aqueous solution.
- the control means uses the adsorption electrode as the cathode and the counter electrode as the anode, adsorbs cations in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode to reduce the hardness, and electrolyzes the aqueous solution. By reducing the pH, acidic soft water can be generated.
- the hardness component for further increasing the hardness of the first functional water is used as an auxiliary agent.
- the addition means added to 1 functional water was provided.
- the hardness of the first functional water is further increased.
- Hard water or alkaline hard water with high hardness can be obtained by adding the hardness component for the purpose to the first functional water as an auxiliary agent.
- the hardness of hard water or alkaline hard water to be generated cannot be so high, and therefore the hardness can be increased by adding a hardness component as an auxiliary agent.
- a cleaning tank for storing objects to be cleaned; Water supply means for supplying water from the outside into the cleaning tank; Drainage means for draining the water in the washing tank; Functional water supply means for supplying at least the first functional water generated in the container as cleaning water to the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank.
- the functional water supply means adds at least first functional water generated in the container to the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank to the cleaning water.
- the functional water supply means adds at least first functional water generated in the container to the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank to the cleaning water.
- a heating means for heating at least the first functional water generated in the container is provided.
- the cleaning effect of the first functional water can be improved by heating at least the first functional water generated in the container by the heating means.
- Cleaning water recovery means for recovering the cleaning water in the cleaning tank; Circulating means for circulating the washing water through at least the functional water supply means and the washing water recovery means is provided.
- the cleaning water in the cleaning tank is recovered by the cleaning water recovery means, and the cleaning water is circulated by the circulation means through at least the functional water supply means and the cleaning water recovery means, so that the first Can be reused as functional water (alkaline water), and the cleaning effect can be exhibited continuously.
- the functional water supply means is an injection means for injecting at least the first functional water generated in the container as cleaning water onto the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank.
- the cleaning in the cleaning tank is performed by using, as the functional water supply means, the injection unit that injects at least the first functional water generated in the container to the cleaning target in the cleaning tank as the cleaning water. It is possible to increase the cleaning effect by reliably applying functional water to the object.
- the container in which the adsorption electrode and the counter electrode are disposed is disposed in a flowing water path through which the aqueous solution flows, At least the first functional water is generated in the container through which the aqueous solution flows.
- functional water can be continuously supplied by generating at least the first functional water while the aqueous solution flows in a container disposed in the flowing water path through which the aqueous solution flows.
- a cleaning method using a cleaning device comprising a control means for controlling the polarity switching means,
- the adsorbing electrode is used as an anode
- the counter electrode is used as a cathode
- a cation is released from the adsorbing electrode into the aqueous solution, or an anion in the aqueous solution is adsorbed to the adsorbing electrode, thereby the first functional water.
- a second step of generating The control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to alternately perform the first step and the second step, The control means controls the voltage application means and the polarity switching means to perform the second step after performing the first step in one cleaning operation.
- the control unit controls the voltage applying unit and the polarity switching unit, and in the first step, the adsorption electrode is used as an anode, the counter electrode is used as a cathode, and a cation is released from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution.
- alkaline water is generated as the first functional water by adsorbing the anion in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode.
- the adsorption electrode is used as a cathode and the counter electrode is used as an anode, and the cation in the aqueous solution is adsorbed on the adsorption electrode or the anion is released from the adsorption electrode into the aqueous solution.
- Acidic water is produced as the second functional water.
- hydrogen gas and water are electrolyzed on the surface of the counter electrode serving as the cathode. Oxide ions are generated and the pH rises.
- the second step oxygen gas and hydrogen ions are generated by electrolysis of water on the surface of the counter electrode serving as the anode, the pH is lowered, and the pH can be adjusted. It becomes possible. Then, soft water, hard water, acidic water, and alkaline water can be efficiently generated by alternately performing the first step and the second step. Further, by generating the first functional water (alkaline water) to the second functional water (acidic water) in the sequence of one cleaning operation, the first functional water (alkaline water), for example, After removing the protein stains to be cleaned, the bacteria are sterilized and sterilized with the second functional water (acidic water), so that cleaning, sterilization and sterilization can be effectively performed. In addition, after releasing cations from the adsorption electrode in the first mode, the second mode of adsorbing cations can be performed efficiently. Therefore, functional water whose hardness and pH are adjusted with a simple configuration can be efficiently generated.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the cleaning apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining a reaction when generating alkaline hard water in the above-described cleaning apparatus.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic view for explaining a reaction when generating the acidic soft water of the cleaning device.
- FIG. 4A is a flowchart for explaining a functional water generation method using the cleaning device.
- FIG. 4B is a flowchart for explaining another functional water generating method using the cleaning device.
- FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a dishwasher as an example of a cleaning device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a flowchart for explaining another functional water generating method of the cleaning apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5C is a flowchart for explaining another functional water generating method of the cleaning apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a drum type washing machine as an example of a cleaning device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a functional water generating apparatus as an example of a cleaning apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- the functional water generating apparatus of this embodiment includes a container 10 in which an aqueous solution is accommodated, and an adsorption electrode 11 that is disposed in the container 10 and can adsorb and desorb ions in the aqueous solution.
- a switching circuit 30 as an example of polarity switching means for switching the polarity of a voltage applied between the counter electrode 12 and a control device 40 as an example of a control means for controlling the DC power supply 20 and the switching circuit 30 are provided. .
- the adsorptive electrode 11 is made of a porous carbon material (for example, activated carbon), and the counter electrode 12 may be an electrode member that does not dissolve, and may be carbon or the like, but a metal that easily undergoes electrolysis of water (for example, Pt, Au , Pd, Rh at least one metal (or alloy) is preferable.
- a metal that easily undergoes electrolysis of water for example, Pt, Au , Pd, Rh at least one metal (or alloy) is preferable.
- the surface of an electrode made of Ti may be coated with Pt.
- the adsorption electrode 11 and the counter electrode 12 are formed in a flat plate shape, but may be appropriately set according to the electrode material and the shape of the container.
- the functional water generating apparatus includes a first pipe L1 having one end connected to the upper side of the container 10, a second pipe L2 having one end connected to the lower side of the container 10, and the first pipe L1 and the second pipe.
- the water exchange part 50 which has the on-off valves V1 and V2 each arrange
- the control device 40 includes a microcomputer and an input / output circuit, and controls the switching circuit 30 based on the output voltage of the DC power supply 20 and also controls the water exchange unit 50.
- the control device 40 controls the water exchange unit 50 to open the on-off valve V1 and close the on-off valve V2 to supply the aqueous solution into the container 10.
- the aqueous solution is water containing an electrolyte such as tap water, but in this embodiment, the aqueous solution is neutral soft water.
- the hardness of soft water is 0 to less than 60 [mg / L]
- the hardness of moderate soft water is less than 60 to 120 [mg / L]
- the hardness of hard water Is 120 [mg / L] or more.
- the hardness is obtained by the following equation.
- Hardness [mg / L] (calcium amount [mg / L] ⁇ 2.5) + (magnesium amount [mg / L] ⁇ 4.1)
- the adsorption electrode 11 is in a state where cations are first adsorbed.
- the following second mode is executed at the first start-up to adsorb cations on the adsorption electrode 11 at the time of shipment, or by adding an auxiliary agent to the adsorption electrode 11 at the first start-up.
- the electrodes 11 By setting the electrodes 11 to adsorb cations, the cations can be efficiently released in the first mode even when the apparatus is first driven.
- control device 40 controls the DC power supply 20 and the switching circuit 30 to connect the positive electrode of the DC power supply 20 to the adsorption electrode 11 and the negative electrode of the DC power supply 20 in the first mode (first step). Is connected to the counter electrode 12 to release cations from the adsorption electrode 11 into the aqueous solution to increase the hardness and to electrolyze the aqueous solution to increase the pH of the aqueous solution.
- alkaline hard water as an example of functional water is generated.
- the aqueous solution injected into the container 10 is water having a certain hardness
- alkaline water having a hardness higher than that before the treatment is generated in the container 10.
- the control device 40 determines a voltage based on a change in voltage applied between the adsorption electrode 11 and the counter electrode 12 and an elapsed time after applying the voltage. By determining the application time and controlling the switching circuit 30 when the voltage application time elapses, the voltage from the DC power supply 20 applied between the adsorption electrode 11 and the counter electrode 12 is cut off, thereby making it alkaline. Finish the generation of hard water.
- the voltage application time is determined by experiments and simulations according to the volume of the aqueous solution stored in the container 10 and the applied voltage and current.
- the control device 40 controls the water exchange unit 50 to open the on-off valve V2 to supply functional water in the container 10 to the outside. Thereafter, the control device 40 controls the water exchange unit 50 again to open the on-off valve V1 and close the on-off valve V2 to supply the aqueous solution into the container 10.
- the control device 40 controls the DC power supply 20 and the switching circuit 30 to connect the negative electrode of the DC power supply 20 to the adsorption electrode 11 and connect the positive electrode of the DC power supply 20 in the second mode (second step).
- the control device 40 controls the DC power supply 20 and the switching circuit 30 to connect the negative electrode of the DC power supply 20 to the adsorption electrode 11 and connect the positive electrode of the DC power supply 20 in the second mode (second step).
- cations such as Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ in the aqueous solution are adsorbed to the adsorption electrode 11 serving as the cathode, and at the surface of the counter electrode 12 serving as the anode, 2H 2 O ⁇ O 2 ⁇ + 4H + + 4e ⁇
- the reaction represented by this reaction formula occurs and oxygen gas (O 2 ) and hydrogen ions (H + ) are generated.
- the adsorption electrode 11 adsorbs ions in the aqueous solution according to the electric double layer theory in which charged particles move according to an electric field and positive and negative charged particles form a pair at the interface and are arranged in layers.
- step S10 when processing is started, tap water is injected as an aqueous solution into the container 10 of the functional water generator in step S10 shown in FIG. 4A, and acid soft water is generated in the second mode. Drain acid soft water.
- step S10 is a preparatory stage for generating alkaline hard water next.
- step S11 inject
- step S12 inject
- alkaline hard water and acidic soft water can be generated continuously and efficiently.
- step S22 inject
- this step is to use the alkaline hard water in step S21 for the first time, and not to use it for washing, but to adsorb cations to the adsorption electrode 11 by the generation of acidic soft water in step S22.
- acidic soft water and alkaline hard water can be generated alternately and efficiently by repeating the same process a plurality of times (N times in FIG. 4B).
- alkaline hard water and acidic soft water can be alternately generated from tap water without using special water.
- the ion concentration adjusting device that generates acidic soft water and alkaline hard water has been described.
- electrolysis is performed between the adsorption electrode 11 and the counter electrode 12 with respect to the alkaline hard water generated in FIG. 2.
- the adsorbing electrode 11 serving as a cathode can adsorb cations to generate alkaline soft water.
- the control device 40 controls the DC power supply 20 and the switching circuit 30, and in the first mode, the adsorption electrode 11 is an anode, the counter electrode 12 is a cathode, Cations are released from the adsorption electrode 11 into the aqueous solution to generate hard water as the first functional water.
- the pH increases in the first mode, and the pH can be adjusted.
- the functional water generating apparatus and the cleaning method it is possible to generate functional water that is adjusted in hardness and pH with a simple configuration. Moreover, soft water and hard water, or acidic water and alkaline water can be generated in a short time.
- the functional water is water that has acquired a useful function by an electrochemical reaction caused by passing an electric current through an aqueous solution containing an electrolyte.
- control device 40 controls the DC power supply 20 and the switching circuit 30 so that in the second mode, the adsorption electrode 11 is used as a cathode, the counter electrode 12 is used as an anode, and the cation in the aqueous solution is adsorbed on the adsorption electrode 11.
- the adsorption electrode 11 is regenerated for the next generation of hard water.
- the surface of the counter electrode 12 serving as the cathode is electrolyzed with water. Oxygen gas and hydrogen ions are generated to lower the pH, and the pH can be adjusted.
- the second functional water (hard water or alkaline hard water) is changed to the second in the sequence of one cleaning operation.
- functional water soft water or acidic soft water
- protein stains to be cleaned are first removed with the first functional water (hard water or alkaline hard water), and then the second functional water (soft water or acidic soft water).
- the second mode for adsorbing cations can be performed efficiently.
- the second mode is finally performed and the operation is ended, so that the cation can be adsorbed to the adsorption electrode 11, so that in the next cleaning operation, Cations can be efficiently released by the operation in the first mode.
- the first function water (hard water or alkaline hard water) generated in the first mode is temporarily stored in the tank 70 (shown in FIG. 1) to thereby generate the first function generated in the next first mode.
- the first functional water (hard water or alkaline hard water) stored in the tank 70 can be used, and the cleaning ability can be improved.
- the second functional water (soft water or acidic soft water) generated in the second mode may be temporarily stored in the tank 70. In this case, the second functional water (soft water or acidic soft water) generated in the next second mode does not have enough amount necessary for sterilization and sterilization. Functional water (soft water or acidic soft water) can be used, and the ability of sterilization and sterilization can be improved.
- the controller 40 uses the adsorption electrode 11 as an anode and the counter electrode 12 as a cathode to release cations from the adsorption electrode 11 into the aqueous solution to increase the hardness and to electrolyze the aqueous solution. By doing so, alkaline hard water can be generated by raising the pH of the aqueous solution.
- the controller 40 uses the adsorption electrode 11 as a cathode and the counter electrode 12 as an anode to adsorb cations in the aqueous solution to the adsorption electrode 11 to reduce the hardness and to electrolyze the aqueous solution.
- acidic soft water can be generated by lowering the pH of the aqueous solution.
- the functional water generating apparatus with an adding unit 60 (shown in FIG. 1) as an example of the adding means, in the first mode, before generating the first functional water (or the first functional water).
- an adding unit 60 shown in FIG. 1 as an example of the adding means
- the functional water generating apparatus with an adding unit 60 (shown in FIG. 1) as an example of the adding means, in the first mode, before generating the first functional water (or the first functional water).
- a hardness component for further increasing the hardness of the first functional water as an auxiliary agent to the first functional water, hard water having high hardness or alkaline hard water is obtained.
- the hardness of hard water or alkaline hard water to be generated cannot be so high, and therefore the hardness can be increased by adding a hardness component as an auxiliary agent.
- FIG. 5A shows the configuration of a dishwasher as an example of the cleaning device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the functional water generator of the structure similar to the functional water generator of 1st Embodiment is used.
- the dishwasher according to the second embodiment is a water supply pipe L11 that supplies wash water (tap water) from the outside, and water supply means disposed as an example of the water supply pipe L11.
- One end of the water supply unit 101 and the water supply pipe L11 is connected to the functional water generating device 102 that generates functional water using the wash water (tap water) supplied from the water supplying unit 101, and the functional water generating device 102.
- a water supply pipe L12 having one end connected thereto, an on-off valve V101 disposed in the water supply pipe L12, a water storage tank 103 connected to the other end of the water supply pipe L12, and one end connected to the water storage tank 103, the other end Is connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank 100, the return tank L14 having one end connected to the water storage tank 103 and the other end connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank 100, and the heating disposed in the forward pipe L13.
- the temperature control unit 104 as an example, the cleaning water circulation pump 105 as an example of the circulation means disposed downstream of the temperature control unit 104 of the outgoing pipe L13, and the outgoing pipe
- An injection mechanism 106 as an example of an injection unit to which the other end of L13 is connected, and a cleaning water recovery as an example of a cleaning water recovery unit provided on the bottom surface in the cleaning tank 100 and connected to the other end of the return pipe L14
- a drainage unit 108 as an example of a drainage unit disposed in the return pipe L14, a drainage pipe L15 having one end connected to the drainage unit 108, and a control device 109.
- the control device 109 includes a microcomputer, an input / output circuit, and the like, receives a control input signal from an operation panel (not shown), etc., and receives a water supply unit 101, a functional water generation device 102, a temperature control unit 104, and a cleaning unit. Control output signals are output to the water circulation pump 105, the injection mechanism 106, the washing water recovery unit 107, and the drainage unit 108.
- the dishes 120 to be cleaned are placed side by side in the cleaning tank 100.
- wash water (tap water) from the outside is supplied to the water storage tank 103 via the water supply pipe L11, the functional water generator 102, the water supply pipe L12, and the on-off valve V101. To do.
- the on-off valve V101 is closed, the washing water circulation pump 105 is operated, the washing water 110 (tap water) in the water storage tank 103 is warmed by the temperature controller 104, and the washing tank 100 is washed from the injection mechanism 106. It sprays with respect to the tableware 120 of an object.
- the wash water (tap water) may be heated to a temperature suitable for washing by the temperature control unit 104, or may be supplied to the injection mechanism 106 as it is when the water temperature is high.
- the cleaning agent put in the washing tank 100 of the dishwasher is added to the cleaning water 110 (tap water) to enhance the cleaning effect.
- the cleaning water containing the cleaning agent collected at the bottom in the cleaning tank 100 is drained to the outside by the drainage part 108 through the return pipe L14 and the drainage pipe L15.
- the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 100 is recovered by the cleaning water recovery unit 107, and the water storage tank 103, the temperature control unit 104, the injection mechanism 106, and the cleaning water recovery are recovered by the cleaning water circulation pump 105.
- the washing water may be circulated through the unit 107.
- wash water (tap water) from the outside is supplied to the functional water generator 102 by the water supply unit 101 via the water supply pipe L11.
- the on-off valve V101 is opened to open the functional water generator.
- the water is supplied from 102 to the water storage tank 103.
- the on-off valve V101 is closed, the washing water circulation pump 105 is operated, and the washing water (alkaline hard water) in the water storage tank 103 is warmed by the temperature control unit 104 and supplied to the injection mechanism 106 via the forward piping L13.
- generation apparatus 102 is based on the hardness of the tap water before a process, it becomes alkaline water whose hardness is higher than before a process.
- the cleaning water (alkaline hard water) supplied to the injection mechanism 106 is injected into the cleaning object 100 in the cleaning tank 100 to perform cleaning.
- the washing water in the washing tank 100 is collected by the washing water collecting unit 107 and washed by the washing water circulation pump 105 through the water storage tank 103, the temperature control unit 104, the injection mechanism 106, and the washing water collecting unit 107. Circulate water.
- the washing water accumulated at the bottom of the washing tank 100 is drained to the outside by the drainage part 108 through the return pipe L14 and the drainage pipe L15.
- alkaline hard water is suitable for protein degradation, it is useful for removing protein stains on the tableware 120.
- the on-off valve V101 is opened, and the functional water generator 102 enters the water storage tank 103. To supply. Thereafter, the on-off valve V101 is closed, the washing water circulation pump 105 is operated, and the washing water (acid soft water) in the water storage tank 103 is warmed by the temperature control unit 104 and supplied to the injection mechanism 106 via the forward piping L13. At this time, the wash water (tap water) may be heated to a temperature suitable for washing by the temperature control unit 104, or may be supplied to the injection mechanism 106 as it is when the water temperature is high.
- generation apparatus 102 is based on the hardness of the tap water before a process, it becomes acidic water whose hardness is lower than before a process.
- the cleaning water (acid soft water) supplied to the injection mechanism 106 is sprayed onto the tableware 120 that is the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank 100 to perform cleaning.
- the washing water in the washing tank 100 is collected by the washing water collecting unit 107 and washed by the washing water circulation pump 105 through the water storage tank 103, the temperature control unit 104, the injection mechanism 106, and the washing water collecting unit 107. Circulate water.
- washing water (acid soft water)
- the washing water accumulated at the bottom of the washing tank 100 is drained to the outside by the drainage part 108 via the return pipe L14 and the drainage pipe L15.
- the acid soft water is useful for sterilization and sterilization, and can remove water spots and scale components from the glass cup, and has a high rinsing effect.
- the tableware 120 that is the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank 100 is dried by a drying device (hot air device, heater, etc.) not shown.
- a drying device hot air device, heater, etc.
- the heating effect of the first functional water can be improved by heating the functional water generated by the functional water generator 102 by the temperature controller 104.
- the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 100 is recovered by the cleaning water recovery unit 107, and the cleaning water circulating pump 105 passes the cleaning water through the water storage tank 103, the temperature control unit 104, the injection mechanism 106, and the cleaning water recovery unit 107.
- the first functional water ascid soft water
- the second functional water alkaline hard water
- the functional water supply means an injection mechanism 106 that injects the functional water generated by the functional water generator 102 onto the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank 100 as the cleaning water, the object to be cleaned in the cleaning tank 100 is used. It is possible to improve the cleaning effect by applying functional water to the water.
- preparation for generating alkaline hard water in the first mode by generating acidic soft water in the second mode at the start of the cleaning operation and adsorbing cations such as Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ on the adsorption electrode 11.
- the generated acid soft water may be discarded, or when the acid soft water is generated and finished in the second mode in the previous washing operation, the alkaline hard water is used in the first mode at the start of the next washing operation. May be generated.
- the dishwasher of the second embodiment not only the alkaline hard water and the acid soft water are sprayed once to the dish to be cleaned, but also may be repeated alternately a plurality of times.
- the spraying mechanism of the dishwasher may have a structure in which the cleaning water is sprayed not only from the cleaning water but also from the rotating nozzle.
- the inside of the washing tank is sterilized by heating at the time of drying operation.
- sterilization with acidic soft water can be performed. It becomes possible and energy saving effect is high.
- step S31 shown in FIG. 5B the on-off valve V101 is opened, and tap water is supplied from the water supply unit 101 to the water supply pipe L11, the functional water generator 102, the water supply pipe L12, and the on-off valve.
- the water is supplied to the water storage tank 103 via V101.
- the on-off valve V101 is closed, the washing water circulation pump 105 is operated, and the tap water (preliminary washing water) in the water storage tank 103 is warmed by the temperature control unit 104 to wash the washing tank 100 from the injection mechanism 106.
- the tap water preliminary washing water
- the temperature control unit 104 By spraying on the tableware 120 of the object, preliminary cleaning of the tableware 120 of the object to be cleaned is performed (preliminary cleaning mode).
- step 32 in which tap water is injected as an aqueous solution into the container 10 of the functional water generator 102, and alkaline hard water is generated in the first mode.
- the alkaline hard water is discharged from the container 10 and the discharged alkaline hard water is used for cleaning.
- step S33 complete
- step S34 the washing
- the alkaline hard water is discharged from the water, and the discharged alkaline hard water is used for cleaning.
- alkaline hard water and acidic soft water can be generated alternately and efficiently by repeating the same process a plurality of times (N times in FIG. 5B).
- step S35 the washing
- step S36 finishes washing
- step 41 when the process starts, in step 41, the on-off valve V101 is opened, and tap water is supplied by the water supply unit 101 via the water supply pipe L11, the functional water generator 102, the water supply pipe L12, and the on-off valve V101. Supply to the water storage tank 103.
- the on-off valve V101 is closed, the washing water circulation pump 105 is operated, the tap water in the water storage tank 103 is warmed by the temperature control unit 104, and the dishes to be washed in the washing tank 100 from the injection mechanism 106
- the tableware 120 to be cleaned is preliminarily cleaned by spraying onto the 120.
- tap water is supplied to the functional water generator 102 through the water supply pipe L11 by the water supply unit 101.
- alkaline hard water is generated from tap water in the container 10 in the first mode.
- step 42 the process proceeds to step 42, and the tap water used for washing in step 41 is drained by the drainage unit 108 and the preliminary washing is finished. Then, the on-off valve V101 is opened, and the alkaline hard water generated in step 41 is stored in the water storage tank 103. Then, the on-off valve V101 is closed again, and washing with alkaline hard water is performed.
- tap water is supplied to the functional water generator 102 through the water supply pipe L11 by the water supply unit 101.
- acidic soft water is generated from tap water in the container 10 in the second mode.
- step 43 drains the alkaline hard water used for washing
- the tank 103 is supplied, the on-off valve V101 is closed again, and washing with acidic soft water is performed.
- tap water is supplied to the functional water generator 102 via the water supply pipe L11 by the water supply unit 101.
- alkaline hard water is generated from tap water in the container 10 in the first mode.
- step 44 as in step 42, the washed water is drained and the washing with the acid soft water is finished. Then, the alkaline hard water generated in step 43 is supplied to the water storage tank 103, and again the on-off valve V101. Close and wash with alkaline hard water.
- step S45 after washing with alkaline hard water is completed, the acid soft water generated in step 44 is supplied to the water storage tank 103, the on-off valve V101 is closed again, and the acidic water is closed. Wash with soft water.
- step S46 finishes washing
- FIG. 6 shows the configuration of a drum type washing machine as an example of the cleaning device of the third embodiment of the present invention.
- the functional water generator of the structure similar to the functional water generator of 1st Embodiment is used.
- the drum type washing machine includes a storage unit 210 disposed in the washing machine body 200, and a drive unit disposed in the washing machine body 200 and on the side surface of the storage unit 210. 220.
- a rotary drum 211 as an example of a cleaning tank having a rotating shaft inclined is stored.
- the water supply pipe L21 inserted from the upper side and the rear side (the right side in FIG. 6) in the washing machine main body 200 is connected to the upper side of the storage unit 210.
- a water supply unit 201 as an example of a water supply unit and a functional water supply unit, a functional water generator 202, and a temperature control unit 203 as an example of a heating unit are arranged. Yes.
- a cleaning water recovery unit 204 is disposed below the storage unit 210, and one end of a drain pipe L22 is connected to the cleaning water recovery unit 204.
- a drainage portion 205 as an example of a drainage means is disposed in the drainage pipe L22.
- the drum type washing machine includes a control device 206 including a microcomputer and an input / output circuit.
- the control device 206 receives a control input signal from an operation panel (not shown) or the like, and supplies a water supply unit 201, a functional water generation device 202, a temperature control unit 203, a washing water recovery unit 204, a drainage unit 205, and a drive.
- a control output signal is output to the unit 220.
- the laundry 230 is placed in the rotating drum 211 as shown in FIG.
- tap water from the outside is supplied by the water supply unit 201 into the rotating drum 211 of the storage unit 210 via the water supply pipe L ⁇ b> 21, the functional water generator 202, and the temperature control unit 203.
- the tap water may be heated to a temperature suitable for washing by the temperature control unit 203, or may be supplied into the rotating drum 211 as it is when the water temperature is high.
- the cleaning agent put in the rotating drum 211 is added to the tap water to enhance the washing effect.
- the functional water generator 202 after generating alkaline hard water in the first mode from tap water in the container 10 (shown in FIG. 1), the alkaline hard water warmed by the temperature control unit 203 is supplied to the water supply pipe L21. To the tap water in the rotary drum 211 of the storage unit 210.
- generation apparatus 202 is based on the hardness of the tap water before a process, it becomes alkaline water whose hardness is higher than before a process.
- the rotating drum 211 is rotated by the driving unit 230, and washing is performed with tap water to which alkaline hard water is added.
- this washing step instead of adding alkaline hard water to tap water, all of the functional water (alkaline hard water) generated by the functional water generator 202 may be used for washing. In addition, washing with tap water and washing with functional water may be performed separately.
- alkaline hard water is suitable for protein degradation, it is useful for removing protein stains on the laundry 230.
- washing water from the outside is supplied from the water supply unit 201 to the functional water generator 202 via the water supply pipe L21, and the rotating drum 211 is rotated to perform a rinsing operation.
- the acidic soft water heated by the temperature control unit 203 is stored in the storage unit 210 via the water supply pipe L21. Is supplied to the rotary drum 211.
- the acidic soft water may be warmed to a temperature suitable for washing by the temperature control unit 203, or may be supplied into the rotary drum 211 as it is when the water temperature is high.
- acidic soft water is useful for sterilization and sterilization.
- generation apparatus 202 is based on the hardness of the tap water before a process, it becomes acidic water whose hardness is lower than before a process.
- the water accumulated at the bottom in the rotating drum 211 is drained to the outside through the drainage pipe L22 by opening the drainage part 205.
- the washing process may be repeated a plurality of times with the washing water replaced, and the rinsing process and the dehydration process may be repeated a plurality of times with the washing water replaced.
- the washing machine having the above-described configuration, the first water generated by the functional water generator 202 on the laundry 230 that is the object to be cleaned in the rotary drum 211 by the water supply unit 201 that also serves as the water supply unit and the functional water supply unit.
- the functional water and the second functional water as cleaning water, a drum type washing machine having a high cleaning effect can be realized.
- the effects of sterilization and sterilization of the first functional water can be improved, and the second The cleaning effect of functional water (hard water or alkaline hard water) can be improved.
- the dishwasher and the drum-type washing machine have been described as examples of the cleaning device.
- the cleaning device is not limited thereto, and the present invention may be applied to cleaning devices having other configurations. .
- the cleaning device of the present invention can generate various functional water in a small space, and can be easily incorporated into applied products.
- the first functional water (hard water or alkaline hard water) and the second functional water (soft water or acidic soft water) generated by the functional water generators 102 and 202 are used as heating means.
- one of the first functional water and the second function may be heated by the heating means.
- the first functional water (hard water or alkaline hard water) and the second functional water (soft water or acidic soft water) are generated by the functional water generators 102 and 202 and then washed.
- the functional water generating device of the present invention may be provided in the middle of the flowing water path so as to generate the functional water while flowing the aqueous solution. Thereby, functional water can be supplied continuously.
- Drainage unit 206 Control device 210 ... Storage unit 211 ... Rotating drum 220 ... Drive unit 230 ... Laundry L1 ... First piping L2 ... Second piping L11, L12 ... Water supply piping L13 ... Outward piping L14 ... Return piping L15 ... Drainage piping L21 ... Water supply piping L22 ... Drainage piping V1, V2, V101 ... Open / close valve
Landscapes
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Electrochemistry (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Water Treatment By Electricity Or Magnetism (AREA)
- Washing And Drying Of Tableware (AREA)
- Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
Description
水溶液が収容される容器と、
上記容器内に配置され、上記水溶液中のイオンの吸着および脱離が可能な吸着電極と、
上記容器内に上記吸着電極に対向するように配置された対極と、
上記吸着電極と上記対極との間に電圧を印加する電圧印加手段と、
上記吸着電極と上記対極との間に印加する電圧の極性を切り換える極性切換手段と、
上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御する制御手段と
を備え、
上記制御手段は、上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御して、上記吸着電極を陽極とし、上記対極を陰極として、上記吸着電極から上記水溶液中に陽イオンを放出させるか、または、上記水溶液中の陰イオンを上記吸着電極に吸着させることによって第1の機能水を生成する第1のモードを備えることを特徴とする。
上記制御手段は、上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御して、上記吸着電極を陰極とし、上記対極を陽極として、上記吸着電極に上記水溶液中の陽イオンを吸着させるか、または、上記吸着電極から上記水溶液中に陰イオン放出させることによって第2の機能水を生成する第2のモードを備える。
上記制御手段は、上記第1のモードと上記第2のモードとを交互に行うように上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御する。
上記制御手段は、1回の洗浄動作において、上記第1のモードを行った後に上記第2のモードを行うように上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御する。
上記制御手段は、1回の洗浄動作において、上記第2のモードで洗浄動作を終了する。
上記吸着電極は、最初に上記第1のモードが行われるよりも前に、上記陽イオンを吸着した状態にしている。
上記制御手段は、上記第1のモードを行うよりも前に、予備洗浄水を用いて洗浄を行う予備洗浄モードを実行する。
上記制御手段は、上記予備洗浄モードを行う間に、上記第2のモードを実行する。
上記制御手段は、洗浄動作を実行していないときに上記第2のモードを実行する。
上記第1のモードにおいて生成された上記第1の機能水を蓄えるタンクを備えた。
上記制御手段は、
上記第1のモードにおいて、上記吸着電極を陽極とし、上記対極を陰極として、上記吸着電極から上記水溶液中に陽イオンを放出させることにより硬度を上昇させると共に、上記水溶液を電気分解することにより上記水溶液のpHを上昇させる一方、
上記第2のモードにおいて、上記吸着電極を陰極とし、上記対極を陽極として、上記吸着電極に上記水溶液中の陽イオンを吸着させることにより硬度を低下させると共に、上記水溶液を電気分解することにより上記水溶液のpHを低下させる。
上記第1のモードにおいて、上記第1の機能水を生成する前または上記第1の機能水を生成した後、上記第1の機能水の硬度をさらに高めるための硬度成分を助剤として上記第1の機能水に添加する添加手段を備えた。
洗浄対象物を収納する洗浄槽と、
上記洗浄槽内に外部から水を供給する水供給手段と、
上記洗浄槽内の水を排水する排水手段と、
上記洗浄槽内の上記洗浄対象物に、上記容器内で生成された少なくとも上記第1の機能水を洗浄水として供給する機能水供給手段と
を備えた。
上記容器内で生成された少なくとも上記第1の機能水を加熱する加熱手段を備えた。
上記洗浄槽内の上記洗浄水を回収する洗浄水回収手段と、
少なくとも上記機能水供給手段と上記洗浄水回収手段とを介して上記洗浄水を循環させる循環手段と
を備えた。
上記機能水供給手段は、上記洗浄槽内の上記洗浄対象物に、上記容器内で生成された少なくとも上記第1の機能水を洗浄水として噴射する噴射手段である。
上記吸着電極と上記対極とが内部に配置された上記容器は、上記水溶液が流れる流水経路に配置されており、
上記水溶液が流れる上記容器内で少なくとも上記第1の機能水を生成する。
水溶液が収容される容器と、上記容器内に配置され、上記水溶液中のイオンの吸着および脱離が可能な吸着電極と、上記容器内に上記吸着電極に対向するように配置された対極と、上記吸着電極と上記対極との間に印加するための電圧を出力する電圧印加手段と、上記吸着電極と上記対極との間に印加する電圧の極性を切り換える極性切換手段と、上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御する制御手段とを備えた洗浄装置を用いた洗浄方法であって、
上記吸着電極を陽極とし、上記対極を陰極として、上記吸着電極から上記水溶液中に陽イオンを放出させるか、または、上記水溶液中の陰イオンを上記吸着電極に吸着させることによって第1の機能水を生成する第1の工程と、
上記吸着電極を陰極とし、上記対極を陽極として、上記吸着電極に上記水溶液中の陽イオンを吸着させるか、または、上記吸着電極から上記水溶液中に陰イオンを放出させることによって第2の機能水を生成する第2の工程とを有し、
上記制御手段により上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御して、上記第1の工程と上記第2の工程を交互に行うと共に、
上記制御手段は、1回の洗浄動作において、上記第1の工程を行った後に上記第2の工程を行うように上記電圧印加手段と上記極性切換手段とを制御することを特徴とする。
図1はこの発明の第1実施形態の洗浄装置の一例としての機能水生成装置の構成を示している。
硬度[mg/L]=(カルシウム量[mg/L]×2.5)+(マグネシウム量[mg/L]×4.1)
2H2O+2e- → H2↑+2OH-
の反応式で表される反応が生じて、水素ガス(H2)と水酸化物イオン(OH-)が発生する。
2H2O → O2↑+4H++4e-
の反応式で表される反応が生じて、酸素ガス(O2)と水素イオン(H+)が発生する。
図5Aはこの発明の第2実施形態の洗浄装置の一例としての食器洗い機の構成を示している。この第2実施形態では、第1実施形態の機能水生成装置と同様の構成の機能水生成装置を用いている。
そして、開閉弁V101を開いて、水供給部101により外部からの洗浄水(水道水)を、給水配管L11と機能水生成装置102と給水配管L12と開閉弁V101を介して貯水タンク103に供給する。
次に、水供給部101により外部からの洗浄水(水道水)を、給水配管L11を介して機能水生成装置102に供給する。
そして、水供給部101により外部からの洗浄水(水道水)を、給水配管L11を介して機能水生成装置102に供給する。
次に、洗浄槽100内の洗浄対象物である食器類120を図示しない乾燥装置(温風装置やヒータなど)により乾燥させる。
図6はこの発明の第3実施形態の洗浄装置の一例としてのドラム式洗濯機の構成を示している。この第3実施形態では、第1実施形態の機能水生成装置と同様の構成の機能水生成装置を用いている。
次に、水供給部201により外部からの水道水を、給水配管L21と機能水生成装置202と温度制御部203を介して収納部210の回転ドラム211内に供給する。このとき、水道水は、温度制御部203により洗濯に適した温度に温めてもよいし、水温が高い場合は、そのまま回転ドラム211内に供給してもよい。
次に、水供給部201により外部からの洗浄水(水道水)を、給水配管L21を介して機能水生成装置202に供給して、回転ドラム211を回転させて、すすぎ動作を行う。
次に、排水部205を開いた状態で、回転ドラム211を高速で回転させて脱水を行い、洗濯物から絞り出された水を、排水部205と排水配管L22とを介して外部に排水する。
11…吸着電極
12…対極
20…直流電源
30…切換回路
40…制御装置
50…水交換部
60…添加部
70…タンク
100…洗浄槽
101…水供給部
102…機能水生成装置
103…貯水タンク
104…温度制御部
105…洗浄水循環ポンプ
106…噴射機構
107…洗浄水回収部
108…排水部
109…制御装置
200…洗濯機本体
201…水供給部
202…機能水生成装置
203…温度制御部
204…洗浄水回収部
205…排水部
206…制御装置
210…収納部
211…回転ドラム
220…駆動部
230…洗濯物
L1…第1配管
L2…第2配管
L11,L12…給水配管
L13…往き配管
L14…戻り配管
L15…排水配管
L21…給水配管
L22…排水配管
V1,V2,V101…開閉弁
Claims (18)
- 水溶液が収容される容器(10)と、
上記容器(10)内に配置され、上記水溶液中のイオンの吸着および脱離が可能な吸着電極(11)と、
上記容器(10)内に上記吸着電極(11)に対向するように配置された対極(12)と、
上記吸着電極(11)と上記対極(12)との間に電圧を印加する電圧印加手段(20)と、
上記吸着電極(11)と上記対極(12)との間に印加する電圧の極性を切り換える極性切換手段(30)と、
上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御する制御手段(40)と
を備え、
上記制御手段(40)は、上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御して、上記吸着電極(11)を陽極とし、上記対極(12)を陰極として、上記吸着電極(11)から上記水溶液中に陽イオンを放出させるか、または、上記水溶液中の陰イオンを上記吸着電極(11)に吸着させることによって第1の機能水を生成する第1のモードを備えることを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項1に記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御して、上記吸着電極(11)を陰極とし、上記対極(12)を陽極として、上記吸着電極(11)に上記水溶液中の陽イオンを吸着させるか、または、上記吸着電極(11)から上記水溶液中に陰イオン放出させることによって第2の機能水を生成する第2のモードを備えることを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項2に記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、上記第1のモードと上記第2のモードとを交互に行うように上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項2または3に記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、1回の洗浄動作において、上記第1のモードを行った後に上記第2のモードを行うように上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項2から4までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、1回の洗浄動作において、上記第2のモードで洗浄動作を終了することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項1から5までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記吸着電極(11)は、最初に上記第1のモードが行われるよりも前に、上記陽イオンを吸着した状態にしていることを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項1から6までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、上記第1のモードを行うよりも前に、予備洗浄水を用いて洗浄を行う予備洗浄モードを実行することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項7に記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、上記予備洗浄モードを行う間に、上記第2のモードを実行することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項2から5までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、洗浄動作を実行していないときに上記第2のモードを実行することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項1から9までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記第1のモードにおいて生成された上記第1の機能水を蓄えるタンク(70)を備えたことを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項2から5までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記制御手段(40)は、
上記第1のモードにおいて、上記吸着電極(11)を陽極とし、上記対極(12)を陰極として、上記吸着電極(11)から上記水溶液中に陽イオンを放出させることにより硬度を上昇させると共に、上記水溶液を電気分解することにより上記水溶液のpHを上昇させる一方、
上記第2のモードにおいて、上記吸着電極(11)を陰極とし、上記対極(12)を陽極として、上記吸着電極(11)に上記水溶液中の陽イオンを吸着させることにより硬度を低下させると共に、上記水溶液を電気分解することにより上記水溶液のpHを低下させることを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項1から10までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記第1のモードにおいて、上記第1の機能水を生成する前または上記第1の機能水を生成した後、上記第1の機能水の硬度をさらに高めるための硬度成分を助剤として上記第1の機能水に添加する添加手段(60)を備えたことを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項1から12までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
洗浄対象物を収納する洗浄槽(100,211)と、
上記洗浄槽(100,211)内に外部から水を供給する水供給手段(101,201)と、
上記洗浄槽(100,211)内の水を排水する排水手段(108)と、
上記洗浄槽(100,211)内の上記洗浄対象物に、上記容器(10)内で生成された少なくとも上記第1の機能水を洗浄水として供給する機能水供給手段(106,201)と
を備えたことを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項13に記載の洗浄装置において、
上記容器(10)内で生成された少なくとも上記第1の機能水を加熱する加熱手段(104)を備えたことを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項13または14に記載の洗浄装置において、
上記洗浄槽(100)内の上記洗浄水を回収する洗浄水回収手段(107)と、
少なくとも上記機能水供給手段(106)と上記洗浄水回収手段(107)とを介して上記洗浄水を循環させる循環手段(105)と
を備えたことを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項13から15までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記機能水供給手段(106)は、上記洗浄槽(100)内の上記洗浄対象物に、上記容器(10)内で生成された少なくとも上記第1の機能水を洗浄水として噴射する噴射手段であることを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 請求項13から16までのいずれか1つに記載の洗浄装置において、
上記吸着電極(11)と上記対極(12)とが内部に配置された上記容器(10)は、上記水溶液が流れる流水経路に配置されており、
上記水溶液が流れる上記容器(10)内で少なくとも上記第1の機能水を生成することを特徴とする洗浄装置。 - 水溶液が収容される容器(10)と、上記容器(10)内に配置され、上記水溶液中のイオンの吸着および脱離が可能な吸着電極(11)と、上記容器(10)内に上記吸着電極(11)に対向するように配置された対極(12)と、上記吸着電極(11)と上記対極(12)との間に印加するための電圧を出力する電圧印加手段(20)と、上記吸着電極(11)と上記対極(12)との間に印加する電圧の極性を切り換える極性切換手段(30)と、上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御する制御手段(40)とを備えた洗浄装置を用いた洗浄方法であって、
上記吸着電極(11)を陽極とし、上記対極(12)を陰極として、上記吸着電極(11)から上記水溶液中に陽イオンを放出させるか、または、上記水溶液中の陰イオンを上記吸着電極(11)に吸着させることによって第1の機能水を生成する第1の工程と、
上記吸着電極(11)を陰極とし、上記対極(12)を陽極として、上記吸着電極(11)に上記水溶液中の陽イオンを吸着させるか、または、上記吸着電極(11)から上記水溶液中に陰イオン放出させることによって第2の機能水を生成する第2の工程とを有し、
上記制御手段(40)により上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御して、上記第1の工程と上記第2の工程を交互に行うと共に、
上記制御手段(40)は、1回の洗浄動作において、上記第1の工程を行った後に上記第2の工程を行うように上記電圧印加手段(20)と上記極性切換手段(30)とを制御することを特徴とする洗浄方法。
Priority Applications (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN201380015040.7A CN104203063A (zh) | 2012-03-19 | 2013-03-15 | 清洗装置和清洗方法 |
| EP13764891.1A EP2829215A4 (en) | 2012-03-19 | 2013-03-15 | WASHING DEVICE AND WASHING PROCESS |
| JP2014506208A JP5914637B2 (ja) | 2012-03-19 | 2013-03-15 | 洗浄装置および洗浄方法 |
| US14/384,170 US20150034496A1 (en) | 2012-03-19 | 2013-03-15 | Washing device and washing method |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2012-062386 | 2012-03-19 | ||
| JP2012062386 | 2012-03-19 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO2013141177A1 true WO2013141177A1 (ja) | 2013-09-26 |
Family
ID=49222636
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/JP2013/057532 Ceased WO2013141177A1 (ja) | 2012-03-19 | 2013-03-15 | 洗浄装置および洗浄方法 |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US20150034496A1 (ja) |
| EP (1) | EP2829215A4 (ja) |
| JP (1) | JP5914637B2 (ja) |
| CN (1) | CN104203063A (ja) |
| WO (1) | WO2013141177A1 (ja) |
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2015093094A1 (ja) * | 2013-12-19 | 2015-06-25 | シャープ株式会社 | 機能水生成器 |
| JP2015123415A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2015123414A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2015123413A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2015123416A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2016019632A (ja) * | 2014-07-14 | 2016-02-04 | シャープ株式会社 | 洗濯機 |
| JP2018529511A (ja) * | 2015-08-25 | 2018-10-11 | バル−イラン ユニヴァーシティ | 非対称電気化学電池装置およびその作動方法 |
| JP2019024559A (ja) * | 2017-07-25 | 2019-02-21 | 三菱電機株式会社 | 洗浄装置 |
Families Citing this family (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP6118359B2 (ja) * | 2015-03-31 | 2017-04-19 | 株式会社日本トリム | 電解水生成装置 |
| PL3277637T3 (pl) * | 2015-04-03 | 2021-06-14 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Oparty na elektrosorpcji system oczyszczania z regeneracją przy zasilaniu z akumulatora |
| CN106480961B (zh) * | 2016-12-16 | 2022-12-09 | 九牧厨卫股份有限公司 | 一种电解水小便池 |
| IL257589A (en) * | 2018-02-18 | 2018-04-30 | Univ Bar Ilan | Method and device for electrochemical control of the acidity level (pH) |
| JP7365618B2 (ja) * | 2019-03-27 | 2023-10-20 | パナソニックIpマネジメント株式会社 | イオン除去システム |
| DE102019124813A1 (de) * | 2019-09-16 | 2021-03-18 | Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa | Vorrichtung zur Montage auf einer inneren Umfangsfläche einer Waschmaschinentrommel |
| US20240271290A1 (en) * | 2020-08-24 | 2024-08-15 | Bar-Ilan University | Method and apparatus for hydrogen production by electrolysis |
| CN112244710B (zh) * | 2020-09-30 | 2022-03-18 | 宁波方太厨具有限公司 | 一种清洗机 |
Citations (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH05237478A (ja) | 1991-11-07 | 1993-09-17 | Omuko:Kk | 殺菌水製造方法 |
| JPH1057297A (ja) * | 1996-08-27 | 1998-03-03 | Sharp Corp | 食器洗い機 |
| JP2003079560A (ja) * | 2001-09-13 | 2003-03-18 | Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd | 食器洗浄機 |
| JP2004016364A (ja) * | 2002-06-13 | 2004-01-22 | Sanyo Electric Co Ltd | 食器洗い機 |
| JP2004081708A (ja) * | 2002-08-28 | 2004-03-18 | Sharp Corp | 洗浄装置及び食器洗い乾燥機 |
| JP2004154491A (ja) * | 2002-11-08 | 2004-06-03 | Denso Corp | 食器洗浄機 |
| JP2011132678A (ja) | 2009-12-22 | 2011-07-07 | Tanah Process Co Ltd | 便器の洗浄水の調製装置および調製方法 |
Family Cites Families (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS54500035A (ja) * | 1977-12-06 | 1979-10-11 | ||
| IT1147150B (it) * | 1981-12-14 | 1986-11-19 | Zanussi A Spa Industrie | Lavastoviglie con cella elettrochimica |
| TW338713B (en) * | 1995-09-06 | 1998-08-21 | Sharp Kk | A dishwasher |
| US5944978A (en) * | 1997-08-21 | 1999-08-31 | Omco Co., Ltd. | Cleaning method of an electrolyzed water forming apparatus and an electrolyzed water forming apparatus having mechanism for conducting the method |
| JP2001254096A (ja) * | 2000-03-10 | 2001-09-18 | Sharp Corp | 洗浄液及びそれを用いた洗浄装置 |
| CN101291880B (zh) * | 2005-09-27 | 2011-09-07 | 棚氏处理有限公司 | 离子浓度调整方法及离子浓度调整装置 |
| JP4781201B2 (ja) * | 2006-08-11 | 2011-09-28 | シャープ株式会社 | 台所用品殺菌装置 |
| GB201002006D0 (en) * | 2010-02-08 | 2010-03-24 | Enpar Technologies Inc | Water consuming appliances with cdi softening and method of operation |
-
2013
- 2013-03-15 EP EP13764891.1A patent/EP2829215A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2013-03-15 JP JP2014506208A patent/JP5914637B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2013-03-15 US US14/384,170 patent/US20150034496A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2013-03-15 WO PCT/JP2013/057532 patent/WO2013141177A1/ja not_active Ceased
- 2013-03-15 CN CN201380015040.7A patent/CN104203063A/zh active Pending
Patent Citations (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH05237478A (ja) | 1991-11-07 | 1993-09-17 | Omuko:Kk | 殺菌水製造方法 |
| JPH1057297A (ja) * | 1996-08-27 | 1998-03-03 | Sharp Corp | 食器洗い機 |
| JP2003079560A (ja) * | 2001-09-13 | 2003-03-18 | Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd | 食器洗浄機 |
| JP2004016364A (ja) * | 2002-06-13 | 2004-01-22 | Sanyo Electric Co Ltd | 食器洗い機 |
| JP2004081708A (ja) * | 2002-08-28 | 2004-03-18 | Sharp Corp | 洗浄装置及び食器洗い乾燥機 |
| JP2004154491A (ja) * | 2002-11-08 | 2004-06-03 | Denso Corp | 食器洗浄機 |
| JP2011132678A (ja) | 2009-12-22 | 2011-07-07 | Tanah Process Co Ltd | 便器の洗浄水の調製装置および調製方法 |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
| Title |
|---|
| See also references of EP2829215A4 * |
| YASUAKI SAKANE: "Development of Dishwashing Technology with Ions of Hard Water", SHARP TECHNICAL JOURNAL 0285-0362, 10 August 2003 (2003-08-10), pages 21 - 25, XP008174504 * |
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2015093094A1 (ja) * | 2013-12-19 | 2015-06-25 | シャープ株式会社 | 機能水生成器 |
| JP2015123415A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2015123414A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2015123413A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2015123416A (ja) * | 2013-12-26 | 2015-07-06 | Toto株式会社 | 除菌水吐出装置 |
| JP2016019632A (ja) * | 2014-07-14 | 2016-02-04 | シャープ株式会社 | 洗濯機 |
| JP2018529511A (ja) * | 2015-08-25 | 2018-10-11 | バル−イラン ユニヴァーシティ | 非対称電気化学電池装置およびその作動方法 |
| JP2019024559A (ja) * | 2017-07-25 | 2019-02-21 | 三菱電機株式会社 | 洗浄装置 |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| EP2829215A4 (en) | 2015-10-28 |
| EP2829215A1 (en) | 2015-01-28 |
| CN104203063A (zh) | 2014-12-10 |
| JPWO2013141177A1 (ja) | 2015-08-03 |
| US20150034496A1 (en) | 2015-02-05 |
| JP5914637B2 (ja) | 2016-05-11 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| JP5914637B2 (ja) | 洗浄装置および洗浄方法 | |
| CN101280508B (zh) | 用于机器洗涤的装置和方法 | |
| KR101478364B1 (ko) | 수로를 개선하는 세탁기 | |
| CN103801530A (zh) | 一种具有电解水装置的清洗机及其清洗方法 | |
| JP2009165955A (ja) | 軟水化装置およびそれを用いた給湯装置 | |
| JP2009165954A (ja) | 軟水化装置およびそれを用いた給湯装置 | |
| CN104603065A (zh) | 功能水发生器 | |
| JP2010057754A (ja) | 電解生成アルカリ性水を洗浄水とする食器洗浄機 | |
| JP4722749B2 (ja) | 電解装置における電解質槽の給排水装置 | |
| CN201414727Y (zh) | 利用电解离子水的果蔬清洗机 | |
| JP6349176B2 (ja) | 洗濯機 | |
| KR101551978B1 (ko) | 전해수 살균 식기 세척기 | |
| JP2004223075A (ja) | 食器洗浄機 | |
| JP2009005747A (ja) | 洗浄装置 | |
| JP2002300999A (ja) | 食器洗浄機 | |
| JP2000233160A (ja) | 洗浄機 | |
| JP3910088B2 (ja) | 洗濯機 | |
| JP2004050046A (ja) | 電解水生成装置と洗浄機 | |
| WO2008096350A2 (en) | Laundering method system | |
| JP2010057756A (ja) | 電解生成アルカリ性水を洗浄水とする食器洗浄機 | |
| CN205305921U (zh) | 一种果蔬清洗机 | |
| JP2003325419A (ja) | 食器洗浄機 | |
| KR20090024506A (ko) | 세탁기 | |
| JP2004229770A (ja) | 食器洗い機 | |
| JP2004154491A (ja) | 食器洗浄機 |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 13764891 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
| ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2014506208 Country of ref document: JP Kind code of ref document: A |
|
| WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2013764891 Country of ref document: EP |
|
| WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 14384170 Country of ref document: US |
|
| NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |