JP2014161800A - Carbonate spring generator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carbonate spring generator which can generate a carbonate spring in a movable (portable) carbonate spring generating container and is easy to take an injection nozzle of the carbonate spring and a suction port of hot water in and out from the carbonate spring generating container.SOLUTION: A water supply pipe connecting part 323 for rotatably connecting a water supply pipe 321 of a carbonate spring to a water supply pipe 322 of the carbonate spring, and a circulation pipe connectin part 313 for rotatably connecting a circulation pipe 311 of hot water to a circulation pipe 312 of the hot water are arranged on an outer case 10. A carbonate spring injection nozzle 142 attached to the water supply pipe 321 and a suction port 141 attached to the circulation pipe 311 can be taken in and out from the carbonate spring generating container 2.

Description

  The present invention relates to a carbonated spring generator that generates a carbonated spring (carbon dioxide-dissolved water) in which carbon dioxide gas is dissolved.

Conventionally, a footbath apparatus that generates a carbonated spring in a footbath using a carbonated spring generator has been proposed (Patent Document 1).
A conventional footbath apparatus will be described with reference to FIG.
The footbath apparatus includes a carbon dioxide gas storage section 62, a footbath tub 64, and a pump 63 for circulating hot water. There is a predetermined amount of hot water (not shown). Carbon dioxide gas generated by the solid bathing agent is stored in the carbon dioxide gas storage unit 62.
The microbubble generating nozzle 611 generates a carbonated spring in which carbon dioxide microbubbles are mixed by the carbon dioxide gas supplied from the carbon dioxide gas storage unit 62 and the hot water supplied from the pump 63. Hot water in the footbath 64 is sucked into the suction port 612 and circulated by the pump 63.

Also, a carbonated spring generator for bathtubs that generates carbonated springs in the bathtub has been proposed (Patent Document 2).
A conventional carbonated spring generator for a bathtub will be described with reference to FIG.
The carbonated spring generator includes a gas-liquid mixing tank 71 for generating carbonated springs, a cylinder 73 for supplying carbon dioxide gas, a bathtub 75, and a pump 74 for circulating hot water. A collision plate 721 and a partition plate 722 having an opening 723 are attached in the gas-liquid mixing tank 71. The nozzle 761 injects hot water from the pump 74 toward the collision plate 721, and the nozzle 762 injects carbon dioxide gas from the cylinder 73. The hot water and carbon dioxide gas injected from the nozzles 761 and 762 collide with the collision plate 721 and are agitated, and the carbon dioxide gas is microbubbled and dissolved in the hot water to generate a carbonated spring. The carbonated spring flows out from the opening 723 of the partition plate 722 to the lower part of the gas-liquid mixing tank 71 and is supplied to the bathtub 75. The carbonated spring supplied to the bathtub 75 is jetted from the jet nozzle 752 into the bathtub 75. Hot water (not shown) in the bathtub 75 is sucked into the suction port 751 and circulated by the pump 74.

JP 2010-22624 A Japanese Patent No. 48911127

In the conventional footbath apparatus, since the nozzle for generating micro bubbles and the suction port are integrally attached to the footbath tub, the footbath containing carbonated spring cannot be moved to an arbitrary place. Similarly, the conventional carbonated spring generator for bathtubs cannot move a bathtub containing carbonated springs.
An object of the present invention is to provide a carbonated spring generating apparatus capable of generating carbonated springs in a carbonated spring generating container such as a portable footbath tank in view of the above-mentioned problems of conventional footbath apparatuses and carbonated spring generators for bathtubs.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, the carbonated spring generating device according to claim 1 is provided in the outer casing (10) in the hot water circulation pipe (312) in the outer casing (10) provided with the carbonated spring generating section (11). ) Outside the outer box (10) and the circulation pipe coupling portion (313) for rotatably coupling the hot water circulation pipe (311) outside the outer casing (10) and the carbonated spring water supply pipe (322) inside the outer box (10). A water supply pipe coupling portion (323) that rotatably couples the water supply pipe (321) to the outer box (10),
A suction port (141) is attached to the outer hot water circulation pipe (311), and a carbonated spring injection nozzle (142) is attached to the outer carbonated water supply pipe (321);
The suction port (141) and the injection nozzle (142) can be taken in and out of a movable carbonated spring generating container (2).
The carbonated spring generating device according to claim 2 is the carbonated spring generating device according to claim 1, wherein the injection nozzle (142) and the suction port (141) are coupled by a coupling member (143) or the outer side. The end of the carbonated water supply pipe (321) and the end of the outer hot water circulation pipe (311) are connected by a connecting member (144).
The carbonated spring generating device according to claim 3 is the carbonated spring generating device according to claim 2, wherein the outer carbonated water supply pipe (321) and the outer hot water circulation pipe (311) are made of a material that is difficult to deform. It is characterized by becoming.
The carbonated spring generating device according to claim 4 is the carbonated spring generating device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the carbonated spring generating container (2) is a footbath ball.

Since the carbonated spring can be generated in the carbonated spring generating container simply by inserting or removing the carbonated spring spray nozzle and the hot water suction port into the portable carbonated spring generating container, the carbonated spring generating container containing the carbonated spring can be formed in a desired place. The carbonated spring can be used for footbaths and face washing. Therefore, the use range of carbonated springs is widened in the present invention. The carbonated spring container is hygienic because it can be used individually by the user.
In the present invention, since a water supply pipe with a carbonated spring injection nozzle and a circulation pipe with a hot water suction port are rotatably mounted, the carbonated spring injection nozzle and the hot water suction port can be put into and out of a carbonated spring generating container. Work becomes easier.
In the present invention, the carbonated spring spray nozzle and the hot water inlet are integrally coupled, so the carbonated spring spray nozzle and the hot water inlet can be moved simultaneously. Therefore, when carbonated springs are continuously generated in a large number of carbonated spring generating containers, the carbonated spring generating containers can be replaced easily and efficiently.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a carbonated spring generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external view of a carbonated spring generating apparatus equipped with a carbonated spring water supply pipe and a hot water circulation pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a water supply pipe having a carbonated spring spray nozzle and a hot water circulation pipe having a hot water suction port according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a conventional footbath apparatus. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a conventional carbonated spring generator for a bathtub.

  A carbonated spring generator according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a carbonated spring generator.
The carbonated spring generator comprises a gas-liquid mixing tank (carbonated spring generating part) 11 for generating carbonated springs, a cylinder 13 for supplying carbon dioxide gas, a movable (portable) carbonated spring generating container (for example, a footbath ball) 2, and a pump for circulating hot water. 41 is provided. The gas-liquid mixing tank 11 includes a collision plate 111 and a partition plate 112 in which an opening 113 is formed. In addition, a jet nozzle 142 and a suction port 141 that can be taken in and out are inserted in the carbonated spring generating container 2.

Next, the operation of the carbonated spring generator will be described.
The injection nozzle 142 and the suction port 141 are inserted into the carbonated spring generating container 2 containing a predetermined amount of hot water (not shown), the motor (not shown) is activated to operate the pump 41, and the valve (not shown) is opened. When carbon dioxide gas is supplied from the cylinder 13, hot water is injected from the nozzle 121 into the gas-liquid mixing tank 11, and carbon dioxide gas is injected from the nozzle 122. The motor and the valve may be configured to stop by a timer when operated for a predetermined time, or may be configured to stop by pressing a push button.
The hot water and carbon dioxide injected into the gas-liquid mixing tank 11 collide with the collision plate 111 and are agitated, and the carbon dioxide is microbubbled and dissolved in the hot water to generate a carbonated spring. The carbonated spring flows from the opening 113 of the partition plate 112 to the lower part of the gas-liquid mixing tank 11 and is supplied to the injection nozzle 142 inserted into the carbonated spring generation container 2 through the water supply pipe 321 (322). 2 inject. The carbonated spring sprayed to the carbonated spring generating container 2 is mixed with hot water in the carbonated spring generating container 2. Hot water in the carbonated spring generating container 2 is sucked into the suction port 141, supplied to the spray nozzle 121 by the circulation pipe 311 (312) and the pump 41, and sprayed from the spray nozzle 121 into the gas-liquid mixing tank 11.
The hot water in the carbonated spring generation container 2 is circulated by the pump 41 to the carbonated spring generation container 2, the pump 41, the gas-liquid mixing tank 11, and the carbonated spring generation container 2, and the concentration of carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide) dissolved in the hot water is , Get higher gradually. The concentration of carbon dioxide gas becomes a predetermined concentration in a predetermined set time (for example, 3 minutes). When the set time has elapsed, the injection nozzle 142 and the suction port 141 are taken out (moved) out of the carbonated spring generating container 2, and the carbonated spring generated water container 2 is transported to a desired place, for example, used as a footbath.

The injection nozzle 142 and the suction port 141 of the carbonated spring generator of the present embodiment can be taken in and out of the carbonated spring generation container 2, and the carbonated spring generation container 2 can be simply inserted into the carbonated spring generation container 2. Since the carbonated spring can be generated, the carbonated spring generating container 2 containing the carbonated spring can be transported to a desired place and used for footbath, face washing, and the like. That is, the carbonated spring generating container 2 can be used as a footbath (footbath ball) or a basin.
When using the carbonated spring generating container 2 as a footbath ball, if you prepare a large number of carbonated spring generating containers 2 at work, library, station, tourist facility, nursing home, home, etc. You can enjoy footbath at a desired place. There is a footbath device that can be used by many people at the same time by installing a large footbath, but there are hygiene problems because many people use the same footbath, and even when there are few people Carbonated springs must be generated in the tank, which is wasteful and not economical. On the other hand, the carbonic acid generator of the present embodiment is highly convenient, hygienic and economical because, for example, an individual can easily enjoy footbaths at a desired place during a break in the workplace. It is.
In addition, the gas-liquid mixing tank 11 which is a carbonated spring generating part is not restricted to the structure of FIG. For example, instead of the collision plate 111 and the partition plate 112 of the gas-liquid mixing tank 11, a nozzle similar to the microbubble generating nozzle of Patent Document 1 may be installed in the gas-liquid mixing tank 11.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, a mechanism for putting the injection nozzle 142 and the suction port 141 into and out of the carbonated spring generating container 2 in the carbonated spring generating apparatus of FIG.
Fig.2 (a) is a front view of a carbonated spring generator, FIG.2 (b) is a side view of the carbonated spring generator seen from Y1 direction in Fig.2 (a). In FIG. 2A, the carbonated spring generating container 2 is not shown.
A gas-liquid mixing tank 11, a carbon dioxide gas cylinder 13, a pump 41, and a motor for driving the pump 41 (not shown) are installed in the outer box 10. A push button 42 for starting / stopping the carbonated spring generator is attached to the front surface outside the outer box 10.
The circulation pipe 311 to which the suction port 141 is attached is rotatably coupled to the circulation pipe 312 in the outer box 10 at the circulation pipe coupling portion 313, and the water supply pipe 321 to which the injection nozzle 142 is attached is externally connected to the water supply pipe coupling portion 323. A water supply pipe 322 in the box 10 is rotatably coupled. The suction port 141 and the spray nozzle 142 are coupled at the suction port / spray nozzle coupling portion 14.
The circulation pipe 311 and the water supply pipe 321 are made of a material that is not easily deformed, such as metal or hard plastic. Although the circulation pipe 311 and the water supply pipe 321 can use hoses, high pressure is applied to the circulation pipe 311 and the water supply pipe 321, and when the suction port 141 and the injection nozzle 142 are put into and out of the carbonated spring generating container 2. Since the hose is deformed and it becomes difficult to enter and remove the hose, it is desirable to form the hose from a material that is difficult to deform.

In FIG. 2 (b), the solid line of the circulation pipe 311 (water supply pipe 321) indicates a state in which the suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 14 is inserted into the carbonated spring generating container 2, that is, the suction port 141 and the injection nozzle 142 are connected to the carbonated spring generating container. The broken line (311 ′) of the circulation pipe 311 (water supply pipe 321) indicates a state in which the circulation pipe 311 (water supply pipe 321) is rotated and moved out of the carbonated spring generating container 2.
The circulation pipe 311 and the water supply pipe 321 are made of a material that is not easily deformed, and the suction port 141 and the injection nozzle 142 are coupled by the suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 14. Therefore, the circulation pipe 311, the water supply pipe 321, the suction The mouth 141 and the injection nozzle 142 can be handled as a single united member, and the operation of putting the suction inlet 141 and the injection nozzle 142 into and out of the carbonated spring generating container 2 is simple and efficient. .
In FIG. 2A, the cylinder 13, the pump 41, and the motor may be installed outside the outer box 10.

Next, a specific example of the suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 14 will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 3 (a1), the suction port 141 and the injection nozzle 142 are arranged so that the sealed ends thereof face each other, and the opening 1421 of the injection nozzle 142 and the opening 1411 of the suction port 141 are provided on the side surfaces (outer peripheral surfaces) of the respective ends. This is an example of formation. The suction port 141 and the injection nozzle 142 are integrally coupled by a coupling member 143. The coupling member 143 is shown in cross section.
The direction of the openings 1411 and 1421 (suction direction, injection direction) is, for example, that the opening 1411 sucks obliquely upward from the bottom of the carbonated spring generating container 2 as in the direction P2 of FIG. It is formed so as to be ejected in the horizontal direction as in the direction P1. The directions of the openings 1411 and 1421 are not limited to the directions P1 and P2, but are set in consideration of the depth of hot water in the carbonated spring generating container 2 and the position (height) of the suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 14 in the carbonated spring generating container 2. To do. The suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 14 can be adjusted in height by providing a friction mechanism in the pipe coupling portion 313 (323) so that the circulation pipe 311 (water supply pipe 321) stops at a desired position. You may comprise.

3A2, the end portions of the circulation pipe 311 and the water supply pipe 321 are bent at a right angle, and the end portions are integrally coupled by the coupling member 144. In the case of FIG. 3 (a2), the suction port 141 can rotate at the coupling portion 1412 between the suction port 141 and the circulation pipe 311 and the injection nozzle 142 can rotate at the coupling portion 1422 between the injection nozzle 142 and the water supply pipe 321. In this case, the direction of the openings 1411 and 1421 can be changed by rotating the suction port 141 and the injection nozzle 142.
The structure of the suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 14 is not limited to the example of FIG. 3, and the positions and directions of the openings 1411 and 1422 are not limited to the example of FIG.

10 Outer box 11 Gas-liquid mixing tank (Carbon spring generation part)
13 Carbon dioxide gas cylinder 14 Suction port / injection nozzle coupling portion 141 Suction port 142 Injecting nozzles 143 and 144 coupling member 2 Carbonate spring generating containers 311 and 312 Circulation pipes 321 and 322 Water supply pipe 313 Circulation pipe coupling section 323 Water supply pipe coupling section 41 Pump 42 push button

Claims (4)

A circulation pipe coupling part (in which a hot water circulation pipe (311) outside the outer box (10) is rotatably coupled to a hot water circulation pipe (312) in the outer box (10) in which the carbonated spring generation part (11) is installed ( 313), and a water supply pipe coupling part (323) for rotatably coupling a carbonated water supply pipe (321) outside the outer box (10) to a carbonated spring water supply pipe (322) in the outer box (10). Attached to (10),
A suction port (141) is attached to the outer hot water circulation pipe (311), and a carbonated spring injection nozzle (142) is attached to the outer carbonated water supply pipe (321);
The carbonated spring generating apparatus characterized in that the suction port (141) and the injection nozzle (142) can be taken in and out of a movable carbonated spring generating container (2). The carbonated spring generator according to claim 1, wherein the spray nozzle (142) and the suction port (141) are coupled by a coupling member (143), or an end of the outer carbonated spring water supply pipe (321). And the end part of the circulation pipe (311) of the said outside hot water is couple | bonded by the coupling member (144), The carbonated spring generator characterized by the above-mentioned. The carbonated spring generator according to claim 2, wherein the outer carbonated spring water supply pipe (321) and the outer hot water circulation pipe (311) are made of a material that is difficult to deform.   The carbonated spring generating device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the carbonated spring generating container (2) is a footbath ball.

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