JP3403580B2 - Water quality improvement water storage container - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water quality improving water storage container, and more particularly to water storage, which is capable of supplying high-quality drinking water by mineralizing water quality such as mineral water conversion. The present invention relates to an improved water storage container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Calcium sulphate is mainly used as a mineralization material for improving the water quality of water stored in a water quality improvement water storage container, and auxiliary materials such as fossil shells and barley stone are appropriately added. Used in combination with. In addition, activated carbon, which works as purified water, is used by accommodating it in the mineralizer together with the mineralizing material as needed.

In the water quality improvement water storage container, a mineralization circulation means for mineralizing the water quality by operating a mineralization start key or the like operates, and the water contained in the inner container is circulated for a predetermined time set in advance to be mineralized. Repeatedly pass through a vessel to mineralize the water quality.

As a result, even if tap water is stored, it can be mineralized and stored for use as tasty drinking water.

[0005]

However, if the mineralization mode always circulates water for a fixed time, it will not be constant depending on the amount of water, the water temperature, and the like. There is a difference in how people feel this, but they cannot guarantee a constant water quality. In addition, especially for sensitive persons, even if they have a degree of mineralization that they prefer, it is inconvenient to obtain the degree of mineralization as desired.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and it is a main object of the present invention to provide a water quality improved water storage container which can guarantee a predetermined mineralization degree.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, the invention of claim 1 is provided with an inner container for storing water and using it, and contains a mineralizing material for mineralizing water quality. and mineralization unit, and a water purifier that houses filtration media for water purification water by filtration, is housed in the device body, provided outside the inner vessel to be subjected to the water using the water, the water of the inner container by a circulating pump Is supplied to the mineralizer and the water that has passed through the mineralizer is returned to the inner container for circulation, and the mineralized water in the inner container is supplied to the water purifier by the discharge pump , and then the water is discharged from the water purifier. The discharge means for discharging to the outside of the vessel through the
First control means for operating for a predetermined time and water in the inner container
The water temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature and the water temperature detecting means
The first control means mineralizes circulation according to the temperature of the discharged water
Second control means for changing a predetermined time for operating the means
Is provided.

In such a structure, the water in the inner container can be mineralized and stored in the inner container by repeatedly passing it through the mineralizer outside the inner container by the mineralization circulation means and returning it to the inner container. , The mineralized water in the inner container shall be supplied to the water purifier located outside the inner container by the discharging means and then filtered by the filter medium to be purified water, and then discharged to the outside of the body to be used. You can

In particular , the second control means changes the predetermined time for which the mineralization circulation means is activated by the first control means according to the water temperature of the water in the inner container detected by the water temperature detection means. It is possible to always guarantee a predetermined degree of mineralization by performing a mineralization operation for a time suitable for

Further, in the invention of claim 2 , the water amount detecting means for detecting the water amount in the inner container, the water temperature detecting means for detecting the water temperature of the water in the inner container, the water amount detecting means and the water amount detected by the water temperature detecting means. and it comprises first control means in accordance with the water temperature and a second control means for changing the predetermined time exerting mineralization circulating means, one invention of claim 1
Since the mineralization operation is carried out for a time corresponding to both the amount of water and the water temperature, the predetermined degree of mineralization can be more faithfully guaranteed.

Further, in the invention of claim 3 , the selecting means for selecting the degree of mineralization and the predetermined time for the first control means to operate the mineralization circulation means in accordance with the degree of mineralization selected by the selecting means. And a second control means for changing the present invention.
Conveniently, the mineralization operation is performed for a time corresponding to the selected degree of mineralization, and water having the degree of mineralization according to the user's preference or need can be obtained.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The water quality improvement water storage container of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to some embodiments.

(First Embodiment) FIGS. 1 to 7 show the first embodiment. The first embodiment is an inner container 1 for storing water as shown in FIGS.
And a mineralizer 3 that contains a mineralizing material 2 that mineralizes the quality of water, and a filtering material 1 that purifies water by filtration.
1 and a water purifier 4 for accommodating 1 are provided in the body 5, the water in the inner container 1 is supplied to the mineralizer 3 by the circulation pump 6, and the water passing through the mineralizer 3 is returned to the inner container 1 for circulation. It is provided with a mineralization circulation means 7 for causing and a discharge means 9 for supplying the water in the inner container 1 to the water purifier 4 by the discharge pump 8 and then sending the water discharged from the water purifier 4 to the outside of the container 5 through the discharge port 9c. ing. Then, the inner container 1, the mineralization chamber 22 for accommodating the mineralizer 3 in a detachable manner, and the water purification chamber 23 for accommodating the water purifier 4 in a detachable manner are partitioned from each other to form the body 5. It is provided so as to be individually opened on the upper surface.

In addition to this, at least one location of the water circulation path utilizing the mineralization circulation means 7 is provided with a fogging means 101 for bringing the circulating water into contact with air. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the water-falling means 101 of the first embodiment has a return port 7c of a return pipe 7b for returning water from the mineralizer 3 of the mineralization circulation means 7 to the inner container 1. , Inner container 1
The opening is made in a normal space 100 formed in the upper part.

Further, the mineralizer 3 of the first embodiment
Is to mineralize the water passed through it by elution of minerals.

Although the mineralizer 3 is located outside the inner container 1, the water in the inner container 1 is converted into the mineralizing material in the mineralizer 3 by driving the circulation pump 6 to activate the mineralization circulation means 7. Since it is circulated so as to repeatedly pass through 2, it is possible to mineralize the water quality with respect to the total amount of water in the inner container 1.
In the first embodiment, mineralization can be achieved and water can be stored in the inner container 1. At the same time, the water that is circulated for mineralization repeatedly passes through the scavenging means 101 provided in the middle of the circulation path, and is repeatedly touched by the air to be scavenged. As a result, the mellowness is increased like water of clear streams such as mountains. On the other hand, the water purifier 4 is also located outside the inner container 1, but the discharge pump 8 is driven to operate the discharging means 9 to store the water in the inner container 1 and mineralize it to discharge it to the outside of the container 5. At this time, the mineralized water in the inner container 1 is supplied to the water purifier 4 so that the filter medium 1
Since it is discharged to the outside of the body 5 after passing through 1, the mineralized water by the mineralization in the inner container 1 is cleaned with fine particles of the mineralizing material 2, calcination components, and other foreign matter removed. It can be discharged as a product and used.

In particular, the mineralization chamber 22 for removably accommodating the mineralizer 3 and the water purification chamber 23 for removably accommodating the water purifier 4 are inside the container 5 together with the inner container 1 as described above. It is convenient to use because it is located in the container and is handled as one body, and these three are partitioned from each other in the container 5 and opened individually on the upper surface of the container 5, the mineralizer 3 and the water purifier. No. 4 is removed, and the water stored in the inner container 1 is removed from the mineralizer 3 and the water purifier 4 due to the water level difference between them.
Even if water naturally flows into the water purification chamber 23 through the connection ports 22a and the connection ports 23a and 23b, it stops when the water level reaches the same level and leaks into the body 5. It is possible to prevent the overflow of the drainage container body 5, and in the mineralization chamber 22 and the water purification chamber 23 where the mineralizer 3 and the water purifier 4 are removed by a circulation operation and a discharge operation, in the unlikely event. Even if the water in the inner container 1 is sent through the connection port 22a and the connection ports 23a and 23b of the above, it is possible to prevent the water from leaking into the body 5, and the capacity difference The mineralization chamber 2 from which the mineralizer 3 and the water purifier 4 have been removed by
2 It takes a considerable time for the water to overflow from the water purification chamber 23 and the water purifying chamber 23, and the user may notice that the state corresponding to the above operation cannot be obtained until then. Even if it overflows to the outside of the body 5, the user who is performing the above operation can immediately notice and deal with this, so it is not a special problem.

More specifically, the body 5 is shown in FIG.
~ As shown in Fig. 5, a container-shaped main body 14 made of synthetic resin
And a shoulder member 30 made of synthetic resin fitted in the upper end opening of the main body 14. The shoulder member 30 is integrally formed with a fitting port 21 of the inner container 1 having an opening 17, a mineralization chamber 22 and a water purification chamber 23 for accommodating the mineralizer 3 and the water purifier 4.

The inner container 1 is made of a metal such as stainless steel or aluminum, and as shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, an outer flange 1a at the upper end is fitted and is integrally formed at the lower end of the fitting port 21. It is received from below on the facing flange 21a via the seal packing 24a and is integrated with the inner container 1 together with the shoulder member 30 by the connection with the bottom of the main body 14 by the screw 400 via the connection fitting.

As shown in FIG. 4, the mineralizer 3 is made of a synthetic resin and has a cylindrical inlet port 25a for introducing water into the center of the lower end thereof. The mineralized cartridge 25 is formed with the cylindrical delivery ports 25b for delivery, and the delivery port 25b is provided.
The return path pipe 7b having the return port 7c is fitted and fixed by adhesion. The adhesive-fixed return path pipe 7b is bent at a right angle from the delivery port 25b into an L-shaped state, so that the mineralized cartridge 2
It can also be conveniently used as a handle when attaching or detaching 5 or when handling it alone. The inlet 25a is fitted into the bottom of the mineralization chamber 22 from above and the circulation means 7 is inserted.
A connection port 22a that is detachably connected is formed on the outward path 7a side. When the mineralization cartridge 25 is housed in the mineralization chamber 22 and connected to the outward path 7a, as shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 5, the return path 7b extends straight from the position immediately above the delivery port 25b of the mineralization cartridge 25 fitted in the mineralization chamber 22 to the opening 17 of the inner container 1 and returns to the return port 7c. Are opened downward in the opening 17 of the inner container 1. Shoulder member 30
A lid 27 is detachably fitted to the fitting opening 21 of the.

In the mineralized cartridge 25, FIG.
As the mineralized material 2, silver-impregnated antibacterial activated carbon 25e, cage 25f, barley stone 25g, cage 25h, shell fossil 25j, and cage-like case 2 are used as mineralized material 2.
25 liters of calcium sulphate, etc. stored in 5k are sequentially stored, and in addition to mineralization, antibacterial treatment and temporary purification treatment of calcination are performed. Calcium sulfate plays a major role in mineralization. Therefore, the decrease in the capacity of the mineralizer 3 is determined by the degree of decrease in calcium sulfate, and the required time and life of the mineralization mode are determined.
When it reaches the end of its life, it can be easily replaced with the case 25k.

However, in the case where the boiling content liquid is put in the inner container 1 or is boiled and the container is also equipped in the container 1 to send the boiling content liquid from here to cool it and store it. When coral sand is used as the mineralizing material 2, since it contains carbonic acid, it is possible to recover that the content liquid loses carbon dioxide gas due to boiling and becomes a blunt one, and oxygen due to the above-mentioned waterfall is used. With the recovery of, mineralized and crisp, delicious water is obtained.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the circulation pump 6 is provided in the middle of the outward path 7a, and the water in the inner container 1 is attached to the mineralizer 3 through the mineralization circulation means 7 by its operation. Sent into the liquefied cartridge 25, antibacterial activated carbon 25e, barley stone 25g, shell fossil 25
j, calcium sulphate 25l is sequentially permeated, in addition to the antibacterial and water purification treatment, after receiving the mineral content elution, it is returned to the inner container 1 again and circulated, so that the inner container 1 Water can be uniformly mineralized.

In the first embodiment, the mineralizer 3 converts the circulated water into mineral water by the mineralizing material 2 which is a mineral component. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be performed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the mineralized cartridge 25 has a rounded portion 25r at the outer periphery of the lower end so that no corners can be formed. It is possible to prevent the water that has entered the mineralized cartridge 25 from flowing into the corners while remaining stagnant and from causing miscellaneous bacteria to grow and become unsanitary during a long time. The upper end portion may also have a similar rounded portion.

The mineralizing material 2 can be replaced easily and quickly by attaching and detaching the mineralizing cartridge 25 to and from the mineralizing chamber 22, which is handled as a single body, and can also be used for disposal of used materials. It is convenient. When the mineralized cartridge 25 is not disposable, it is preferable that the mineralized cartridge 2 be replaced so that the mineralized material 2 can be replaced. Further, in order to attach / detach the mineralization cartridge 25 to / from the mineralization chamber 22, the mineralization chamber 22
Space 22b where the upper part of the bottom is expanded more than the lower part
By putting fingers into this portion, the mineralization cartridge 25 in the mineralization chamber 22 can be easily grasped and removed easily. It is also easy to insert and mount the mineralization cartridge 25 in the mineralization chamber 22 by performing the reverse operation.

As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the water purifier 4 includes a main body 127 made of synthetic resin and having a bottom shape, and a synthetic resin lid fitted in the upper end opening of the main body 127. Body 1
And 28. Inside the main body 127, the filter medium 11
The hollow fiber membrane 4a as a component is provided in the cylindrical water purification module body 31a made of synthetic resin, and the water purification module 31 is provided.
It is detachably fitted in 7a. Activated carbon chamber 127b which is the remaining space around this water purification module 31
In addition, the purified water activated carbon 32 as another filter medium 11 is accommodated. Antibacterial activated carbon 25e in mineralized cartridge 25
Is the extent to which bacteria of water do not propagate in the stored water, eg 0.3p
While it is used to remove chlorine to about pm, the purified water activated carbon 32 in the water purifier 4 uses residual chlorine in tap water when the water in which the quality of the stored water is mineralized is discharged. Required standard residual chlorine value, eg 0.1-0.2p
It is used to remove to about pm. As a result, while suppressing the growth of various bacteria while the water is being stored, it is possible to suppress residual chlorine to the extent of tap water at the discharge port 9c and prevent the influence of the odor thereof to the maximum. The hollow fiber membrane 4a
Has a filter mesh size of, for example, 0.1 micron level so that the final filtration extends to the removal of harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli, and the hollow fiber membrane 4a is removed by the pre-filtration of purified water activated carbon 25m and purified water activated carbon 32. This avoids clogging early and shortening the life.

Inside the lid 128, the inner lid 1 is fitted to the inner circumference of the main body 127 and the upper end of the water purification module 31a.
32 is provided to form a path 127c between the lid 128 and the activated carbon chamber 127b from the upper end to the upper end of the water purification module 31a.

In the water purifier 4, a cylindrical inlet 4b leading to the activated carbon chamber 127b and a cylindrical outlet 4c leading to the water purification module 31a are integrally formed at the bottom of the body 127. Correspondingly, at the bottom of the water purification chamber 23, as shown in FIG.
Also, connection ports 23a, 23b are formed to fit the outflow port 4c and detachably connect to the base side pipe 9a and the tip side pipe 9b of the discharge means 9. As a result, when the inlet 4b and the outlet 4c are fitted to the connection ports 23a and 23b, the discharge means 9 is connected via the water purifier 4.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a discharge pump 8 is provided in the middle of the base side pipe 9a, and when this is operated, the water mineralized in the inner container 1 by the mineralization is stored in the activated carbon chamber 127b of the water purifier 4. After the residual chlorine content is first removed through the purified water activated carbon 32, it enters into the purified water module body 31a through the path 127c inside the lid 128,
By passing through the innumerable hollow fiber membranes 4a here, harmful germs and red water components that cannot be removed by activated carbon are finally removed, and the beak-shaped protrusions 5a provided on the upper front side of the rear body 5 are downwardly moved. The ejecting means 9 is ejected to the outside through the ejecting port 9c of the ejecting means 9 and used.

The filter material 11 can be replaced easily and quickly by attaching / detaching the water purifier 4 to / from the water purifying chamber 23, and it is convenient to dispose of the used material.
In this embodiment, the water purifier 4 is not disposable, but the water purifier module 3 is obtained by removing the lid 128 and removing the lid 128.
1 or the purified water activated carbon 32 may be replaced. In order to attach / detach the water purifier 4 to / from the water purifier 23, the upper portion of the water purifier 23 is formed as a grip space 23c that is expanded to the surroundings from below, and fingers are put into this to grip the water purifier 4 in the water purifier 23. It is easy to remove. Water purifier 4 by reverse work
It is also possible to easily insert and mount the above into the water purification chamber 23.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the mineralized cartridge 25 and the water purifier 4 have the beak-shaped protrusion 5 of the container body 5.
It is located on the front side of the container body 5 where a and the discharge port 9c are located. Thereby, when the discharge is stopped, the water remaining on the discharge port 9c side from the water purifier 4 of the discharge means 9 is sent out by the next discharge. However, at this time, it does not pass through the water purifier 4, and remains filtered at the time of the previous discharge. In the first embodiment, the water purifier 4 has the discharge port 9c on the front side of the body 5.
Since it is located at a position close to, it is possible to shorten the passage portion where water remains at the time of the discharge, and it is possible to minimize the amount of water that is not discharged and remains in the portion after the water purifier 4.

Mineralization chamber 22 of shoulder member 30 and water purification chamber 2
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, a step drop edge 20 common to both is formed adjacent to the fitting opening 21 of the inner container 1 at the portion where the opening 3 is formed. To mineralization room 2
2. A synthetic resin lid 40 common to the water purification chamber 23 is detachably fitted.

Further, the mineralization chamber 22 and the water purification chamber 2
The lid 4 that commonly covers the openings of 3 with the stepped trailing edge 20.
0 is transparent. As a result, even if the water in the inner container 1 may overflow into the mineralization chamber 22 or the water purification chamber 23 from which the mineralization device 3 or the water purification device 4 has been removed by the circulation operation or the discharge operation, It is easy for the operator to notice and it is possible to take immediate action.

An operation panel 42 is provided on the upper surface of the beak-shaped protrusion 5a as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5, and the operation panel 42 is mineralized as shown in FIGS. A generation key 43 for starting the operation, a discharge key 44 for discharging the stored water, and a plurality of LED lamps 301 to 30 for displaying the start, progress and end of the mineralization operation.
4. Storage LED lamp 305 that indicates that the storage state is ready for use of water after the mineralization mode ends,
A replacement LED lamp 306 is provided to indicate that the mineralized material 2 has reached the end of its life and has come to be replaced, and a buzzer 307 is provided to notify the end of the mineralization operation by sound. Instead of the buzzer, a pseudo voice generator can be adopted.

In the first embodiment, the microcomputer 151 shown in FIG. 6 is used to control the operation of the circulation and discharge pumps 6 and 8 in accordance with the operation of the operation panel 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various control circuits can be adopted. Microcomputer 151
The pump control circuit 152 receives the electric power from the AC power supply 153 by converting it into DC by the AC / DC converter 154. The microcomputer 151 includes the operation panel 4
The operation control board 15 on which switches corresponding to the second generation key 43, the discharge key 44, and the like, and other electronic and electric parts are mounted.
5 and the pump control circuit 152, and
A temperature sensor 156a provided at the bottom of the inner container 1 and a water amount sensor 156b connected to the inner container 1 are also connected. The pump control circuit 152 is the microcomputer 15
The circulation and discharge pumps 6 and 8 are driven or stopped in accordance with the control signal from 1. The water amount sensor 156b is of a capacitance type using the water amount pipe 200 connected to the inner container 1 as shown in FIG. 4, but may be of any known type.

The microcomputer 151 uses the generation key 4
When 3 is turned on, it has a first control means 157 for driving the circulation pump 6 for a predetermined time as an internal function, whereby a constant mineralization operation is always achieved.
However, since the degree of mineralization per unit time differs depending on the amount of water and the temperature of water, it is not possible to guarantee the integrated degree of mineralization by always performing the mineralization operation for a certain time. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the microcomputer 151 is provided with the second control unit 158 as an internal function, and the second control unit 158 controls the second sensor 158 according to the water temperature and the water amount detected by the temperature sensor 156a and the water amount sensor 156b. The predetermined time of the mineralization operation performed by the first control means 157 is changed. This makes it possible to guarantee a certain degree of mineralization without the influence of differences in water temperature and water amount. As the water amount sensor 156b, any one such as one using electrostatic capacity or one using photosensors arranged at various levels may be adopted.

By the way, even if the predetermined time is changed according to only one of the water temperature and the water amount, it is more effective than the conventional one, and such a thing also belongs to the category of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a specific control flow for performing control according to both the water amount and the water temperature.
This will be described. When the circulation is started by operating the generation key 43, the water amount sensor 156b detects water amount information and the temperature sensor 156a detects water temperature information. Next, mineralized cartridge 25
The number of times of use, that is, the number of times of mineralization operation by circulation after the mineralization cartridge 25 is mounted is calculated. Then, after this, according to the amount of water and the water temperature and the number of times of use, a predetermined time is set as shown in Table 1 below.

[0039]

[Table 1]

After changing and setting, the circulation pump 6 is driven until the set time elapses. When the set time has elapsed, the circulation pump 6 is stopped and the mineralization operation is finished.

(Second Embodiment) In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the operation panel 42 connected to the microcomputer 151 has a mineralization degree,
That is, in the second embodiment, the concentration selection key 161 for setting the mineral concentration is provided corresponding to the fact that the mineralization is mineral hydration, and the microcomputer 151, when the concentration is selected by the concentration selection key 161, The first control unit 157 is different from the first embodiment in that the predetermined time for operating the circulation pump 6 is changed according to the concentration selected by the second control unit 162.

According to this, in addition to the case of the first embodiment, the mineralization operation is performed for a time corresponding to the selected degree of mineralization, and the water having the degree of mineralization according to the user's preference or need is added. It is convenient because you can get

However, in the second embodiment, even if the change of the predetermined time according to the water temperature and / or the water amount is omitted, there is an excellent effect as compared with the conventional one, which also belongs to the category of the present invention.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a concrete control flow in the second embodiment. Explaining this, the setting of the predetermined time due to the difference in water temperature, water amount, and concentration is
The tables shown in Tables 2 to 4 below are used.

[0045]

[Table 2]

[0046]

[Table 3]

[0047]

[Table 4]

First, when the density selection key 161 selects "normal", the selection data I shown in Table 2 is fetched and used. If "Dark" is selected, the selection data II shown in Table 3 is taken in and used. Furthermore, if "thin" is selected instead of "normal" or "dark", the selection data III in Table 4 is fetched and used.

Next, the water amount sensor 156b detects the water amount, and then the temperature sensor 156a detects the water temperature. Then, after calculating the number of times of use, the first control means changes and sets a predetermined time period for driving the circulation pump according to the amount of water, the water temperature, the number of times of use and the selected concentration. Then, turn on the circulation pump until this set time passes,
When the set time has elapsed, the circulation pump is stopped and the mineralization operation is completed.

(Third Embodiment) In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the drive currents of the circulation pump 6 and the discharge pump 8 are changed to current sensors 171a, 1a.
71b, which is detected by the microcomputer 15
I am trying to input 1. Microcomputer 1
Reference numeral 51 indicates whether or not the input drive current of the circulation pump 6 or the discharge pump 8 is such that a small amount of water is stored or a low current state corresponding to a low load continues for a certain period of time. Is determined by the determination means 173 as an internal function, and when it corresponds to the empty volume, the circulating pump 6 or the discharge pump 8 being driven is automatically controlled by the third control means 174 as an internal function. Stop to prevent wasteful driving and resulting reduction in life. Such control is effective even if only one of the circulation pump 6 and the discharge pump 8 is performed.

FIG. 11 shows the relationship between the torque T and the drive current I or the rotational speed N required depending on the load of the pump as described above, and the above-described control determines the empty amount according to the TI graph. Although it is determined, it can be determined by a TN graph, and in this case, it is necessary to detect the rotation speeds of the circulation pump 6 and the discharge pump 8.

Since other configurations and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same members are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated illustration and description will be omitted. Even if the configuration of the third embodiment is applied to the second embodiment, the same operational effect is exhibited.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a concrete control flow in the third embodiment. To explain this,
The drive currents of the circulation pump 6 and the discharge pump 8 are detected by the current sensors 171a and 171b and are below _a certain set current Ia corresponding to the empty amount. The determination is made and the circulation pump 6 or the discharge pump 8 is stopped.

[0054]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the water in the inner container is mineralized and circulated through the mineralizer outside the inner container by the mineralization circulation means, and is repeatedly returned to the inner container to be mineralized. The water that can be stored and mineralized in the inner container is also supplied to the water purifier outside the inner container by the discharging means to be filtered by the filtering material to be purified water, and then outside the body. It can be discharged and used.

Particularly, in the invention of claim 1, first control means for operating the mineralization circulation means for a predetermined time set in advance, water temperature detection means for detecting the water temperature of the water in the inner container,
The first control means includes a second control means for changing a predetermined time for operating the mineralization circulation means according to the water temperature detected by the water temperature detection means, and the water temperature detection by the second control means. According to the water temperature of the water in the inner container detected by the means, the first control means changes the predetermined time for operating the mineralization circulation means, so that the mineralization operation is performed only for the time that matches the water temperature. The degree of change can be guaranteed at all times.

Further, in the invention of claim 2 , the water amount detecting means for detecting the water amount in the inner container, the water temperature detecting means for detecting the water temperature of the water in the inner container, the water amount detecting means and the water amount detected by the water temperature detecting means. and it comprises first control means in accordance with the water temperature and a second control means for changing the predetermined time exerting mineralization circulating means, one invention of claim 1
Since the mineralization operation is carried out for a time corresponding to both the amount of water and the water temperature, the predetermined degree of mineralization can be more faithfully guaranteed.

Further, in the invention of claim 3 , the selecting means for selecting the degree of mineralization, and the predetermined time for the first control means to operate the mineralization circulation means according to the degree of mineralization selected by the selecting means. And a second control means for changing the present invention.
Conveniently, the mineralization operation is performed for a time corresponding to the selected degree of mineralization, and water having the degree of mineralization according to the user's preference or need can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a water quality improvement water storage container showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a lid of the water quality improvement water storage container of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the internal structure of the water quality improvement water storage container of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a mineralized portion of the water quality improvement water storage container of FIG. 1.

5 is a cross-sectional view showing a water purification unit of the water quality improvement water storage container of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit of the water quality improvement water storage container of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing density adjustment control of the control circuit of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a control circuit of a water quality improvement water storage container showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart showing density adjustment control of the control circuit of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a control circuit of a water quality improvement water storage container showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a graph showing the relationship between the torque of each pump for circulation and discharge, the drive current, and the rotation speed.

12 is a flow chart showing empty space determination and drive control of the control circuit of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 inner container 3 mineralizer 6 circulation pumps 7 mineralization circulation means 8 discharge pump 9 Discharging means 42 Operation panel 43 Generated key 44 Discharge key 151 Microcomputer 152 Pump control circuit 156a Temperature sensor 156b Water flow sensor 157 First control means 158, 162 Second control means 161 Concentration selection key

Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ identification code FI C02F 1/68 C02F 1/68 530L (56) Reference JP-A-8-108175 (JP, A) JP-A-7-256275 (JP, A ) JP-A-5-293462 (JP, A) JP-A-7-285 (JP, A) JP-A-6-182323 (JP, A) JP-A-7-265873 (JP, A) Actual development 61- 87597 (JP, U) Utility model registration 3006759 (JP, U)

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. An inner container for storing and using water is provided .
And mineralization unit that houses the mineralization material for mineralization of water, and a water purifier that houses filtration media for water purification by filtration, is housed in the device body, of the inner container to be subjected to the water using the water provided on the outer, water of the inner container by a circulating pump is supplied to the mineralization unit, and mineralization circulating means for circulating back water which has passed through the mineralization device in the inner container, the mineralized water of the inner container by the discharge pump and discharge means for discharging to the outside of the through device body discharge port from the water purifier was fed to the water purifier, Mi
Operate the generalized circulation means for a preset time.
First control means and water temperature detection for detecting the water temperature of the water in the inner container
Depending on the water temperature detected by the water output means and the water temperature detection means
The first control means operates the mineralization circulation means.
And a second control means for changing the time of the water quality improvement water storage container. 2. An inner container for storing water for use,
Minerals that contain mineralized materials that mineralize water quality
Water containing a water purifier and a filter material that purifies water by filtration
The container is housed in the container and the water is stored and used.
It is installed outside the inner container and the water in the inner container is
Supply the water to the ralizer and return the water from the mineralizer to the inner container.
By means of a mineralizing circulation means for circulating the
Purified water after supplying mineralized water from the inner container to the water purifier
Discharge means for discharging from the container to the outside of the container through the discharge port, and
Operate the generalized circulation means for a preset time.
According to the first control means, the water quantity detecting means for detecting the water quantity in the inner container, the water temperature detecting means for detecting the water temperature of the water in the inner container, the water quantity detecting means and the water quantity and the water temperature detected by the water temperature detecting means. second control means and the water quality improving reservoir you comprising the first control means changes the predetermined time exerting mineralization circulating means. 3. An inner container for storing water for use,
Minerals that contain mineralized materials that mineralize water quality
Water containing a water purifier and a filter material that purifies water by filtration
The container is housed in the container and the water is stored and used.
It is installed outside the inner container and the water in the inner container is
Supply the water to the ralizer and return the water from the mineralizer to the inner container.
By means of a mineralizing circulation means for circulating the
Purified water after supplying mineralized water from the inner container to the water purifier
Discharge means for discharging from the container to the outside of the container through the discharge port, and
Operate the generalized circulation means for a preset time.
A first control means, a selection means for selecting the degree of mineralization, and a second control means for changing the predetermined time for which the mineralization circulation means is activated by the first control means according to the degree of mineralization selected by the selection means. water-improved reservoir you characterized in that a control means.