JP3098957U - shower head - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a shower head that discharges activated hot water, which does not require a dedicated space and is good for health and beauty.
A shower head (10) is a shower head connected to a hose from a hot water supply / water supply unit. The shower head (10) has a cylindrical grip (1) having a base end connected to a joint member or a hose, and a distal end of the grip. It is composed of a shower generating head 2 and a cartridge 3 removably mounted in a grip. The cartridge is filled with at least ceramics 4a and 4b that emit far-infrared rays. In the process in which the hot water supplied from the grip to the shower generating head passes through the cartridge, water molecules are activated by far infrared rays.
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Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to a shower head that is connected to a hose from a hot water supply / water supply unit and is used to activate a supplied hot water and take a shower.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A switching lever and a push button are provided in a normal shower head used when taking a shower so that the amount and the momentum of the discharged hot water and water are adjusted. There is also a configuration in which a chlorine removing member is housed in a shower head to remove chlorine from tap water. In order to improve the quality of tap water and the like discharged from a shower head, a bath water purifier disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-173050 is a stationary water purifier that purifies water used for bathing at home. It is a water heater. The configuration is provided with a bathtub water inlet that connects the water supply pipe, a shower water inlet that connects the water supply hose, and a water inlet that is connected via the water injection hose. , Are held by locking pieces on the bathroom wall. Inside the water purifier, a water purifying cartridge or a water purifying cartridge is inserted, and the water purifying cartridge is filled with a filtering material such as activated carbon to filter raw water introduced into the water purifying water main body. It can exhibit the function of removing odorous substances such as tap water odor, residual chlorine, and harmful substances such as trihalomethane, iron rust, rubber dust, fine sand, and metal pieces. In addition, the activated water cartridge is filled with mineral debris, and has a function of eluting minerals into raw water introduced into the water purifier body. However, this method requires a dedicated space for installing a water purifier in the bathroom.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention provides a shower head that discharges activated hot water, which is good for health and beauty without requiring a dedicated space.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a shower head according to the present invention is a shower head connected to a hose from a hot water supply / water supply unit, and has a cylindrical grip connecting a base end side to the hose; It is composed of a shower generation head on the distal end side and a cartridge detachably mounted in the grip, and the cartridge is filled with at least ceramics that emit far-infrared rays and supplied through a hose. In the process in which the hot water flows from the grip to the shower generation head, water molecules are activated by the far infrared rays through the cartridge. The shower generation head is configured to be detachably connected to a tip end side of the grip, and is configured to load the cartridge into the grip from the connection point. The cartridge includes a plurality of cartridges arranged in series in the grip. At least one of the cartridges has ceramic particles for active water for reducing clusters of water molecules by far-infrared rays, and the other has hot water. -It is characterized by being filled with ceramic particles for reducing residual chlorine contained in water.
[0005]
As a result, the shower head discharges activated water and water that is good for health and beauty and does not require a special occupied space as equipment for water purification. That is, by storing ceramics that emit far-infrared rays inside the shower head, the shower head can be activated by contacting tap water (including well water) with the ceramics. In addition, tap water activated by the shower head has small clusters of water molecules, so that the ability to release negative ions is improved.
[0006]
[Embodiment of the invention]
FIG. 1 is an assembly explanatory view showing the assembly of a shower head 10 (first embodiment) that is attached directly or via a hose to a pipe tip (hot water / water supply unit) of tap water (including well water). FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the assembled shower head 10 and a sectional view from the center to the right side for explaining the internal structure thereof. In FIG. 2, the portion A indicated by a circle is shown enlarged. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shower head 10 of the present invention includes a grip 1 formed so as to be gripped by hand, and a shower generation head 2 provided with a water discharge surface 2 a slightly inclined with respect to the grip 1. And a cartridge 3 containing ceramics (4a, 4b) is provided inside the grip 1 and the shower generation head 2. The grip 1 and the shower generation head 2 are formed so that the respective connection points 5 can be connected by a female / male screw structure, and a seal packing 8 is attached to the connection points.
[0007]
The cartridge 3 is formed in a mesh shape before and after (a tap water supply port and an outlet), and an elastic member 6 provided on the base end side of the grip 1 and a member provided on the shower generation head 2. It is sandwiched between the joints 7 and fastened at the connection points 8. Thereby, the hot water supplied through the hose passes through the cartridge 3 in the process of reaching the shower generation head 2 from the grip 1 and is activated by the ceramics (4a, 4b) housed inside the cartridge 3. . In addition, each member of the grip 1, the shower generation head 2, and the cartridge 3 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed so that the inside can be seen through. The ceramics (4a, 4b) housed inside the cartridge 3 may be ceramics for active water 4a for reducing clusters of water molecules by far infrared rays, and ceramics 4b for reducing residual chlorine contained in tap water, In the present embodiment, the cartridge 3 filled with the active water ceramics 4a is mounted on the base end side of the grip 1.
[0008]
FIG. 3 shows that tap water discharged from the shower head 10 is activated by contact with the activated water ceramics 4a. This is because the ¹⁷ O-NMR method (magnetic resonance method of oxygen nuclei) compares tap water and activated water (water activated by contact with active water ceramics 4a) to determine the size of the water molecule population. Is confirmed by measuring. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the ¹⁷ O-NMR line width (cluster) in tap water was 100 Hz (shown by B in the figure), whereas activated water was 55 Hz (shown by C in the figure). Shown). In this way, the group of water molecules could be reduced by the ceramic for active water 4a.
[0009]
The active water ceramics 4a used in this example is preferably selected from inorganic materials such as SiO ₂ , Al ₂ O ₃ , Fe ₂ O ₃ , TiO ₂ , CaO, K ₂ O, Na ₂ O, MgO, and MnO _2. And sintered to form a sphere. Utilizing this active water ceramics 4a, tap water is activated by reducing the size of water clusters or by using negative ion water. In order to confirm the effect of the activated water, the negative ion concentration was measured when water was discharged from the shower head 10 at a flow rate of 3.7 L / min for 10 seconds. As a result, a peak value of 9,580 / cc was measured at a maximum value of 10,130 / cc. This indicates that activated water activated by reducing the population of water molecules increases the negative ion concentration. That is, it is known that an increase in the concentration of negative ions stabilizes the autonomic nervous system, thereby relaxing the body, increasing immunity, and enhancing the natural healing power, and has an effective effect on maintaining the health of the human body. In that sense, it is understood that it is good for health.
[0010]
Further, the active water ceramics 4a also improves the surface activity. In this experiment, 2% of salad oil (triglyceride of oleic acid) was added to each sample water, stirred for 1 minute, and after 5 minutes, ¹ H-NMR spectrum (magnetic resonance method of hydrogen nucleus) was measured. Then, the amount of the salad oil dissolved in each sample water was calculated. As a result, the amount of the salad oil dissolved in the water was 6.57 mMol in ordinary tap water, whereas the amount of salad oil in the activated water was 13.57 mMol. It was 47 mMol, which was confirmed by dissolving about twice the salad oil. In this way, activated water improves surface activity, so that tap water penetrates the skin well, is well washed, stains are well removed, and a beauty effect on the skin can be expected. In addition, the activated water improves the cleaning ability, has an antibacterial effect, and keeps the bathroom clean.
[0011]
FIGS. 4A and 4B show a shower head 10 according to a second embodiment, which is connected to a hot / water supply unit via a joint member, wherein FIG. 4A is a plan view and FIG. 4B is a front view. As shown in (a) and (b), the shower head 10 is provided with at least a cartridge 3 filled with active water ceramics 4 a in the shower generation head 2, and is provided on the outer periphery of the water discharge surface 2 a of the shower head 10. A rubber water discharge nozzle 2b is provided so as to protrude, and a water discharge hole 2c is partially provided on the inner periphery of the water discharge surface 2a. Thus, hot water is activated by the active water ceramics 4a as in the first embodiment.
[0012]
FIG. 5 shows a fixture 12 for attaching the shower head 10 of FIG. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view illustrating the assembly, and FIG. 5B is an explanatory view illustrating a state where the shower generating head 2 is attached. As shown in these figures (a) and (b), the mounting fixture 12 has a spherical spherical body 12a provided with a hole 12b through which hot and cold water passes, and a cylindrical screw portion joined to the joint member by a screw. 12c is integrally formed, a part of the spherical body 12a is inserted into the water introduction port on the shower generation head 2 side, and is fastened and attached by the ring 13 between the joint member and the shower head 10. You. Thus, the fixture 12 can send hot water / water (indicated by an arrow D in the figure) from the hot water / water supply unit to the shower generation head 2 and simultaneously change the inclination angle of the shower head 10 by hand. It is.
[0013]
FIGS. 6A and 6B show a shower head 10 according to a third embodiment, which is connected to a hot / water supply unit via a joint member, wherein FIG. 6A is an explanatory view of assembly, FIG. 6B is a plan view, and FIG. (c) is a front view. The shower head 10 in this embodiment is formed by providing a cap 15 covering the cartridge 3 containing the active water ceramics 4a. The cartridge 3 is mounted so as to protrude from the shower generation head 2. Thus, the water is directly discharged from the cartridge 3 provided in the shower generation head 2. That is, the shower generation head 2 is formed with the cap 15 covering the cartridge 3 to form the water discharge surface 2a. The gap between the cap 15 and the cartridge 3 is reduced as much as possible, and the activated water is discharged. It was made possible.
[0014]
FIGS. 7 and 8 show showerheads 10 according to the fourth and fifth embodiments connected to a hot water supply / water supply unit via a hose, wherein (a) is a plan view and (b), respectively. Is a side view. The shower head 10 according to the fourth and fifth embodiments contains activated water ceramics for activating water molecules by infrared rays, and further includes an operation lever 14 or an operation rotation lever 14a, and the operation lever 14 or the operation rotation lever 14a. Then, by rotating the outer peripheral wall in front of the shower generation head, the amount of hot water / water discharge is switched in a multi-stage manner.
[0015]
The state of water discharge from the water discharge surface can be switched between a step of discharging water in a thin line form from the plurality of water discharge nozzles 2b and the water discharge holes 2c and a step of changing the state of water discharge into a mist state. . When discharging water in a thin line shape, a net can be put on the base of the water discharge nozzle 2b and the water discharge hole 2c, and the net can be passed through. On the other hand, when spraying in the form of a mist, a spray nozzle is attached to the water discharge nozzle 2b or the water discharge hole 2c, and water particles are jetted. As described above, when the discharged hot water is made into fine particles as small as possible, negative ions are generated in the air, which is useful for human health. Further, since the inside of the shower head 10 contains activated water ceramics for activating water molecules by infrared rays, the effect of generating a large amount of negative ions in the air is improved.
[0016]
[Effect of the invention]
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the shower head can be activated by bringing tap water into contact with activated ceramics. That is, the shower head itself emits activated hot water, which is good for health and beauty.
This is achieved by storing the active water ceramics inside the shower head, and does not require a dedicated space for water activation outside.
When water clusters are activated by reducing the size of clusters of water molecules, tap water discharged from the shower head has improved negative ion release ability. Further, since the shower head emits activated water for improving the surface activity, the shower head permeates the skin well, is easily washed, and dirt is removed well.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view for assembling a shower head according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an exterior of a shower head and explaining an internal structure thereof.
FIG. 3 is a spectrum diagram showing clusters of tap water and activated water for comparison.
FIGS. 4A and 4B show a shower head according to a second embodiment, wherein FIG. 4A is a plan view and FIG. 4B is a front view.
FIGS. 5A and 5B show an attachment for mounting the shower head, wherein FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram illustrating assembly and FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a use state.
FIGS. 6A and 6B show a shower head according to a third embodiment, in which FIG. 6A is an assembly explanatory view, FIG. 6B is a plan view, and FIG. 6C is a front view.
7A and 7B show a shower head according to a fourth embodiment, wherein FIG. 7A is a plan view and FIG. 7B is a side view.
FIGS. 8A and 8B show a shower head according to a fifth embodiment, wherein FIG. 8A is a plan view and FIG. 8B is a side view.
[Explanation of symbols]
Reference Signs List 1 grip 2 shower generation head 2a water discharge surface 2b water discharge nozzle 2c, 2d water discharge hole 3 cartridge 4a active water ceramics 4b ceramics for reducing chlorine 5 connection portion 6 elastic member 7 engaging portion 8 seal packing 10 shower head 12 mounting fixture 12a spherical body 12b Hole 12c Screw part 13 Ring 14 Operation lever 14a Operation rotation lever 15 Cap 16 Threaded part A Shows enlarged part B Tap water spectrum C Activated water spectrum D Hot water / water (flow path)

Claims (6)

A shower head connected to a hose from a hot water supply / water supply unit, a cylindrical grip connecting a base end side to the hose, a shower generation head at a distal end side of the grip, and detachable in the grip. Wherein the cartridge is filled with at least ceramics that emit far-infrared rays, and hot / water supplied via a hose travels from a grip to the shower generation head. A shower head, wherein water molecules are activated by the far infrared rays through the cartridge. 2. The shower generation head according to claim 1, wherein the shower generation head is configured to be detachably connected to a tip end side of the grip, and configured to load the cartridge into the grip from the connection point. Shower head structure. A shower head connected to a hot water supply / water supply unit via a joint member, comprising: a fixture for connecting a base end side to the joint member; and a shower generation head attached to a distal end side of the fixture at an angle. And a cartridge provided in the shower generation head.The cartridge is filled with at least ceramics that emit far-infrared rays, and hot water or water supplied through the joint member is supplied to the cartridge. A shower head, wherein water molecules are activated by the far infrared rays. A shower head connected to a hot / water supply unit via a joint member, the shower generation head including a threaded portion for connecting a base end side to the joint member with a screw, and the shower generation head On the water discharge side, a cartridge protruding from the shower generation head, and a cap for covering the cartridge.The cartridge is filled with at least ceramics that emit far-infrared rays. A shower head, wherein hot water or water supplied through the joint member is passed through the cartridge, and water molecules are activated by the far infrared rays. The hot water and the water discharged from the water discharge surface of the shower generation head are formed so that the state includes a spray state, and the water discharge amount is switched in a multi-stage manner. The shower head according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the shower head is provided on a wall. The cartridge includes a plurality of cartridges arranged in series in the grip. At least one of the cartridges has ceramic particles for active water for reducing clusters of water molecules by far-infrared rays, and the other has hot water. The shower head according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein ceramic particles for reducing residual chlorine contained in water are filled respectively.

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