JP4225215B2 - Electrostatic atomizer for bathroom - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electrostatic atomizer for a bathroom for preventing the generation of mold in the bathroom and deodorizing with nano-sized charged fine particle water (nano-sized mist) generated by electrostatic atomization. .

  Conventionally, in order to suppress the generation of mold in the bathroom, an ion generator for generating ions by discharge in the bathroom is arranged, and the ions generated by the ion generator are released into the bathroom space to propagate mold. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228443 is known to prevent this.

  In the above conventional example, since ions are released into the bathroom, the ions have several minutes (2 to 3 minutes) even if the dwell time is long, and the effect of suppressing the generation of mold by the ions in the bathroom Is not enough. In other words, since the ions released into the bathroom are not accompanied by water, they immediately combine with other substances in the air and change to other things or disappear naturally. As a result, there is a problem that mold cannot be sufficiently prevented from breeding in the vicinity of water or hot water adhering to a bathroom wall or floor.

Further, in the above conventional example, since the ion generator is operated in the bathroom, there are many cases where condensation occurs in the ion generation unit or it is wet with water, and overcurrent flows. Not only does the discharge become unstable, but the circuit is damaged or there is a problem in terms of safety.
JP 2003-156220 A

  The present invention has been invented in view of the above-described conventional problems, and in the case where dew condensation occurs on the electrode portion or when the overcurrent flows due to getting wet with water, the high voltage generating portion Reduce current output, prevent circuit breakage, ensure safety, operate the electrostatic atomizer stably and discharge nano-sized charged particulate water into the bathroom effectively It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathroom electrostatic atomizer capable of removing the odor and preventing the generation of mold.

In order to solve the above problems, an electrostatic atomizer for a bathroom according to the present invention includes a transport unit 25 made of a porous material having a large number of small-diameter holes for transporting a liquid from a liquid reservoir 24, and a transport unit 25. A counter electrode 26 arranged to face the liquid transport direction; a liquid application electrode 27 for applying a voltage to the liquid in the path from the liquid reservoir 24 to the counter electrode 26 side tip of the transport unit 25; A high voltage generator 40 that applies a high voltage between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26, and a high voltage is applied between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26 to form nano-sized charged fine particles. An electrostatic atomizer for a bathroom disposed in a bathroom for generating water, wherein an overcurrent is detected when an overcurrent is generated between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode. When the overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detection means 50, the The output reduction means 51 for reducing the current output of the pressure generating portion 40 is provided, the drying means 3 for drying the electrostatic atomizer 2 provided, the operation of the electrostatic atomizing device 2, drying means 3 This is characterized in that the operation is started later than the operation .

As described above, the drying means 3 for drying the electrostatic atomizer 2 is provided, and the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is started after the operation of the drying means 3 is delayed. Therefore, prior to the start of the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 in the bathroom 1 where water is applied to the counter electrode 26 and the liquid application electrode 27 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 due to water or high humidity, The adhering water can be dried and electrostatic atomization can be performed stably and safely. In this way, the electrostatic atomization can be performed stably and safely in the environment of the bathroom 1, and even if an overcurrent flows between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26, an overcurrent detection is performed. The overcurrent is detected by the means 50, and the current output from the high voltage generator 40 is reduced by the output reduction means 51 on the basis of the detection of the overcurrent by the overcurrent detection means 50, thereby breaking the circuit. To prevent safety and ensure safety.

  Further, the overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detecting means 50, and the current output of the high voltage generating section 40 is temporarily stopped for a predetermined time by the output lowering means 51. After the predetermined time has passed, the high voltage generating section 40 again outputs the predetermined current. Is preferably output.

  With such a configuration, when an overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detection means 50, the current output from the high voltage generator 40 is temporarily reduced to zero by the output reduction means 51 and stopped for a predetermined time. As a result of the passage of time, the electrode portion is dried and the condition that the overcurrent flows is removed, and by automatically outputting a predetermined current from the high voltage generator 40, the liquid application electrode 27 and the liquid A high voltage is applied between the application electrode 27 to generate nano-sized charged fine particle water, which is discharged into the bathroom 1 to prevent deodorization and generation of mold.

The present invention provides a drying means for drying the electrostatic atomizer, and the operation of the electrostatic atomizer is started after the operation of the drying means is delayed. Prior to the start of operation of the electrostatic atomizer in a bathroom where water is attached to the counter electrode and liquid application electrode of the electrostatic atomizer due to high humidity, the attached water is dried and stabilized. In addition, the electrostatic atomization can be performed safely and in such an environment where the electrostatic atomization can be performed stably and safely in an environment of a bathroom , an overcurrent is applied between the liquid application electrode and the counter electrode. even flow, the overcurrent detection means detects the overcurrent, being adapted to reduce the current output from the high voltage generator by the output reduction means based on the detection of overcurrent by the overcurrent detecting unit, which Prevents circuit damage and ensures safety Even if it is an electrostatic atomizer for bathrooms that can be directly applied to water or in a bathroom where humidity is high, it can stably generate nano-sized charged fine particle water and release it into the bathroom. Thus, deodorization and mold generation can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

  An electrostatic atomizer 2 is disposed in the bathroom 1, and the electrostatic atomizer 2 is attached to the wall 10 of the bathroom 1, for example. Especially if it can discharge | release in a bathroom, it will not be limited only to what is attached to the wall 10. FIG. In the present invention, the drying means 3 for drying the electrostatic atomizer 2 is provided. As the drying means 3, the ventilation device 5 provided in the bathroom 1 constitutes the drying means 3. In some cases, the electrostatic atomizer 2 may be provided with a heater or a warm air generator, and the drying means 3 may be configured by the heater or the warm air generator. In any case, the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is controlled so as to be started later than the operation of the drying means 3, and the electrostatic atomizer 2 is dried by the drying means 3. Later, the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is performed.

  2 to 6 show an electrostatic atomizing device 2, which is provided on a main body case 11, a decorative cover 12 covering the main body case 11, and a decorative cover 12, as shown in FIG. The discharge unit 14 is detachably fitted into the main body case 11 through the opening 21 for fitting the discharge unit.

  The main body case 11 has a discharge unit insertion portion 15 for fitting and holding the discharge unit 14 in the upper front portion, and a storage portion 16 having a high voltage generating portion 40 and a control portion 4 for applying a high voltage in the lower front portion. The storage portion 16 has a sealed structure so that water does not enter the inside from the outside. A power switch 17 for turning on / off the electrostatic atomizer 2 by hand is provided on the front surface of the storage unit 16. Main body side terminal portions 19 and 20 connected to the high voltage generating portion 40 are provided on both sides of the inner portion of the discharge unit fitting portion 15. In addition, a reed switch 41 for supplying a high voltage from the high voltage generating unit 40 or stopping the supply is provided at a portion corresponding to the back of the discharge unit fitting portion 15 of the main body case 11. The reed switch 41 is housed in a watertight manner in the main body case 11 so that water does not enter from the outside.

  The decorative cover 12 is attached to the main body case 11 so as to cover the front surface portion of the main body case 11, and a discharge unit insertion opening 21 communicating with the discharge unit insertion portion 15 is provided at the upper front surface of the decorative cover 12. In addition, an opening 22 for exposing the power switch 17 is provided in the lower front portion of the decorative cover 12. In addition, a discharge port 23 is provided on the upper surface portion of the decorative cover 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the discharge unit 14 includes a liquid reservoir 24 for storing a liquid such as water, a transport unit 25 made of a porous material that transports the liquid from the liquid reservoir 24, and a transport unit 25. A counter electrode 26 disposed so as to oppose the liquid transport direction by the liquid, and a liquid application electrode 27 for applying a voltage to the liquid in the path from the liquid reservoir 24 to the counter electrode 26 side tip of the transport unit 25; , Unit side terminal portions 28 and 29 connected to the counter electrode 26 and the liquid application electrode 27, respectively, and a front cover plate 30.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the discharge unit 14 includes a container serving as a liquid reservoir 24 for storing a liquid such as water provided on the front surface of the front cover plate 30, and the unit main body 18. It is configured to be separated.

  The front cover plate 30 is provided on the front surface of the container constituting the liquid reservoir 24, and the front cover plate 30 is provided with a liquid level confirmation window 31 for visually confirming the liquid level in the liquid reservoir 24. Furthermore, a front vent opening 32 is provided at the upper part of the front cover plate 30. Further, a magnet 44 is housed on the rear side surface of the container constituting the liquid reservoir 24.

  The main body of the unit main body 18 is formed of an insulating member. A counter electrode 26 formed of a synthetic resin in which a conductive material such as carbon or a metal such as SUS is mixed into the unit main body 18 constituted by the insulating member, liquid application An electrode 27 is mounted, and the periphery of the counter electrode 26 and the liquid application electrode 27 is covered with an insulating material constituting the unit main body 18, and the unit-side terminal portion 28 and the unit-side terminal portion are partially covered with the insulating material. 29 is exposed. Moreover, the conveyance part 25 is formed in the rod shape with porous materials, such as a porous ceramic and a porous metal, and the upper end of the rod-shaped conveyance part 25 is a needle-like atomization part sharpened in the shape of a needle. The rod-shaped transport unit 25 is attached to one or a plurality of liquid application electrodes 27, and the upper part of the transport unit 25 projects upward from the liquid application electrode 27, and the lower part projects downward from the liquid application electrode 27. It comes in contact with the liquid put in the part 24. The unit main body 18 can be detachably attached to the liquid reservoir 24, and the discharge unit 14 is removed from the discharge unit fitting portion 15 as shown in FIG. By removing the unit body 18 from the liquid reservoir 24 as shown in b), a liquid such as water can be put into the liquid reservoir 24.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the discharge unit 14 configured as described above is fitted into the discharge unit fitting portion 15 from the discharge unit fitting opening 21 of the decorative cover 12, and the discharge unit 14 is fitted and attached. Unit side terminal portions 28 and 29 provided on both sides of the discharge unit 14 are electrically connected to main body side terminal portions 19 and 20 provided on both sides of the back portion of the unit fitting portion 15, respectively, and a liquid reservoir portion The reed switch 41 provided at a position corresponding to the inner part of the discharge unit fitting portion 15 of the main body case 11 is turned on by the magnet 44 provided on the rear side surface portion of the container that constitutes 24, and the high voltage generator 40 supplies a high voltage. Can be generated. On the other hand, when the discharge unit 14 is removed from the discharge unit fitting portion 15, the reed switch 41 is turned off, and the generation of a high voltage from the high voltage generation portion 40 is stopped. In the removed state, do not pose a risk of electric shock even if you touch your fingers on the main body side terminal portions 19 and 20 in the inner part of the discharge unit insertion portion 15 or insert other objects. is there.

  When a high voltage is supplied from the high voltage generation unit 40 and a high voltage is applied to the counter electrode 26 and the liquid application electrode 27, the transport unit 25 formed of a porous material is put into the liquid storage unit 24 by capillary action. When a certain liquid is sucked up, the needle-like atomization part at the upper end of the transport part 25 functions as a substantial electrode on the liquid application electrode 27 side. The high voltage generator 40 boosts a low voltage current (for example, 5 to 30 v) to a high voltage current (for example, 3 to 7 kv).

  And by applying a high voltage between the upper end of the conveyance part 25 which functions as a substantial electrode by the high voltage generation part 40, and the counter electrode 26, the water which reached the needle-like part of the front-end | tip of the conveyance part 25 is carried out. Here, electrostatic atomization is caused to cause atomization that causes Rayleigh splitting to become a mist having a particle size of nanometer size (for example, 10 to 30 nanometers), and enters the bathroom 1 from the discharge port 23 on the top surface of the decorative cover 12. Released. The charged fine particle water (nano-sized mist) generated in this way and released into the bathroom 1 contains radicals and has a particle size of nanometer size. Therefore, the lifetime when released into the air is long. It is long and diffusive, and can effectively and effectively deodorize the wall odor in the bathroom 1 or the attached odors of bathing equipment, shower head, shower hose, stool, etc. in the bathroom 1, It can effectively act against bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc., and can be inactivated. Especially, it has the effect of removing mold attached to the air and walls in the bathroom 1 and anti-fungal effect. Yes, generation of mold in the bathroom 1 can be effectively prevented. Here, in this invention which discharge | releases the nanosize mist generated by the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the bathroom 1, compared with what discharges | releases the ion which generate | occur | produced by the conventional ion generator to the bathroom 1, a dwell time As long as 15 to 30 minutes, nano-sized mist diffuses and scatters to every corner of the bathroom 1 so that deodorization and mold generation in the bathroom 1 can be effectively prevented.

  In the bathroom 1 as described above, when the nano-sized mist is generated by the electrostatic atomizer 2 as described above, the electrostatic atomizer 2 is dried by the drying means 3 in advance. After the electrostatic atomizer 2 installed inside is dried, the electrostatic atomizer 2 is operated to generate the nano-size mist as described above. In operation, an overcurrent is not generated between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26, and nano-sized mist is generated safely and stably. In the bathroom 1 where the 2 is disposed, there is a risk that the electrostatic atomizer 2 may be splashed with water such as a shower, or condensation may occur due to high humidity, between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26. Overcurrent occurs when a high voltage is applied to There is Ruosore.

  Therefore, in the present invention, the high voltage generator 40 is provided with an overcurrent detection means 50 for detecting an overcurrent when an overcurrent is generated between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26, and the control unit 4 Further, an output reduction means 51 is provided for reducing the current output of the high voltage generator 40 when an overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detection means 50.

  That is, when an overcurrent flows between the liquid application electrode 27 and the counter electrode 26, the overcurrent detection unit 50 detects the overcurrent, and the output reduction unit 51 detects a high voltage based on the overcurrent detection by the overcurrent detection unit 50. The current output from the generator 40 is reduced, thereby preventing the circuit from being damaged and ensuring safety.

  Here, when the overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detection means 50 and the current output of the high voltage generator 40 is reduced by the output reduction means 51 when the overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detection means 50, the output reduction means 51 increases the high current. The current output from the voltage generator 40 may be temporarily reduced to zero and stopped for a predetermined time. In this case, the electrode portion is dried when the predetermined time has elapsed by temporarily reducing the current output from the high voltage generating unit 40 to zero for a predetermined time based on the detection result of the overcurrent. Therefore, the liquid application electrode 27 is automatically output by automatically outputting a predetermined current from the high voltage generator 40, assuming that the condition where the overcurrent flows is removed (that is, assuming that the condensed water has disappeared). A high voltage is applied between the liquid application electrode 27 to generate nano-sized charged fine particle water, which is discharged into the bathroom 1 to prevent deodorization and mold generation. In this case, when the predetermined current is output from the high voltage generator 40 again after the current output from the high voltage generator 40 is zeroed for the predetermined time, when the overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detector 50, the overcurrent is immediately detected. Based on this detection, the output reduction means 51 temporarily stops the current output from the high voltage generator 40 for a predetermined time, and repeats the output of the predetermined current from the high voltage generator 40 again after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, the drying means 3 will be described in detail.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, an example is shown in which the drying means 3 is configured by a ventilation device 5 provided in the bathroom 1 as the drying means 3.

  The ventilator 5 is attached to the ceiling of the bathroom 1, and the ventilator 5 has an inflow part 33 into which the exhaust from the bathroom 1 enters and the exhaust that has flowed into the ventilator 5 outside (outdoors) as shown in FIG. An exhaust part 34 for exhausting the exhaust air, a return part 35 for returning a part of the exhaust gas flowing into the ventilator 5 into the bathroom 1, and an exhaust part for exhausting all the exhaust gas flowing into the ventilator 5 from the inflow part 33 Switching to switch to exhaust to 34 or exhaust part of the exhaust flowing into the ventilator 5 from the inflow part 33 to the exhaust part 34 and to return the other part from the return part 35 to the bathroom 1 again. Part 36, fan 37, heating means 6 that can heat part of the returned exhaust gas, and control unit for ventilator for controlling fan 37, switching control of switching part 36, and control of heating means 6 38.

  The ventilator 5 has at least a mold shut operation mode, a dry operation mode, and a continuous ventilation single operation mode. In the mold shut operation mode, as shown in FIG. 9, when the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on, the ventilation device 5 and the electrostatic atomizer 2 are operated in conjunction with each other. There is a mold shut-linked operation mode and a mold shut independent operation mode in which only the ventilator 5 is operated independently when the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is off. Further, in the drying operation mode, as shown in FIG. 10, when the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on, the ventilation device 5 and the electrostatic atomizer 2 are operated in conjunction with each other. There are a dry interlocking operation mode and a dry single operation mode in which only the ventilator 5 is operated alone when the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is off. In addition, the continuous ventilation single operation mode is a mode in which only the ventilation device 5 is continuously operated independently regardless of whether the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on or off.

  A remote control device 7 is provided in the dressing room 39, and the remote control device 7 and the ventilation device 5 are connected by a wired communication path for communication as shown in FIG. The control unit 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is connected. As shown in FIG. 7, a high voltage generating unit 40, a reed switch 41, a power switch 17, an LED display unit and the like are connected to the control unit 4.

  The control unit 4 is provided with a signal path switching means 8 comprising a signal cutoff / pass circuit 8a and a signal output circuit 8b. That is, the communication path connecting the remote control device 7 and the ventilating device 5 is always connected to the remote control device 7 and the ventilating device 5 to communicate with each other regardless of the electrostatic atomizing device 2. Only when a signal is transmitted from the microcomputer 4a provided in the control unit 4 of the electroatomizer 2 to the remote controller 7, the signal path switching means 8 temporarily interrupts communication from the ventilator 5 to the remote controller 7 and electrostatically A signal is sent from the atomizing device 2 to the remote control device 7. When a signal is not transmitted from the microcomputer 4a provided in the control unit 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote controller 7, the communication between the remote controller 7 and the ventilator 5 is always performed and the electrostatic atomizer. The remote control device 7 and the ventilator 5 are connected regardless of whether the power supply of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is shut off due to, for example, a construction problem or failure, or the electrostatic atomizer 2 when the communication circuit on the control unit 4 side is out of order or the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned off, regardless of the electrostatic atomizer 2 side. Are connected so that signals can be exchanged between the remote control device 7 and the ventilation device 5, and the remote control device 7 allows the ventilation device 5 to be operated independently.

  And the microcomputer 4a provided in the control part 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 interrupts | blocks the communication temporarily among the communications currently performed between the remote control device 7 and the ventilation apparatus 5, and electrostatic atomizes. Switching timing determining means for determining the timing for switching to the signal from the device 2 to the remote control device 7 is provided, and the signal path switching means 8 is switched at the timing determined by the timing determining means to connect the ventilation device 5 to the remote control device 7. The signal is temporarily interrupted, and the signal is transmitted from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote controller 7.

  Here, the timing of transmission from the electrostatic atomizer 2 recognizes the end of one set of signals consisting of a start bit, a data bit, and a stop bit transmitted from the ventilator 5 to the remote controller 7 by the timing determination means. As a result, the signal is sent from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote controller 7 only after one set of signals from the ventilator 5 is accurately sent to the remote controller 7. Thus, a signal can be sent from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote controller 7 while accurately sending information from the ventilator 5 to the remote controller 7.

  The remote control device 7 is provided with a plurality of operation switches 9. As the plurality of operation switches 9, at least an operation switch 9a for mold shut, an operation switch 9b for drying, and an operation switch 9c for continuous ventilation are provided. I have.

  When the operation switch 9a for mold shut is turned on, an inquiry signal as to whether the electrostatic atomizer 2 is powered from the remote controller 7 via the ventilation device 5 is sent to the microcomputer 4a of the controller 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2. When the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on, the signal path switching means 8 is switched and a power-on signal is sent from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote control device 7, In response to this signal, an operation signal for operating the ventilator 5 in the combined operation mode is sent from the remote control device 7 to the control unit of the ventilator 5 and the electrostatic atomizer 2 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is connected via the ventilator 5. An operation signal for operating the electrostatic atomizer 2 is sent to the microcomputer 4a of the control unit 4 in the mold shut-linked operation mode. Based on the operation signal, the ventilator 5 operates in the mold shut-linked operation mode. While being operated, the electrostatic atomizing device 2 is operated at mold shut interlocking operation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the fan 37 is operated strongly by the ventilator 5 and the switching unit 36 is moved from the inlet 33 to the ventilator 5 as shown in FIG. By performing switching control so that all exhaust gas flowing into the exhaust section 34 is exhausted to the exhaust section 34 (the electrostatic atomizer 2 is not operated during this time), the dressing room can be removed from the gap of the door of the bathroom 1. The air inside the bathroom 39 is sucked into the bathroom 1 and the air inside the bathroom 1 is sucked into the ventilator 5 and the exhaust is exhausted to the outside. After this ventilation operation is performed for 1 hour, the operation of the ventilator 5 is exhausted and circulated. And the electrostatic atomization operation is performed by the electrostatic atomizer 2. In the exhaust / circulation operation, the fan 37 is operated strongly, and the switching unit 36 exhausts a part of the exhaust gas flowing into the ventilation device 5 from the inflow unit 33 to the outside as shown in FIG. 8B. Switching control is performed so that another part of the exhaust is returned from the return unit 35 into the bathroom 1 again. As a result, the air in the dressing room 39 is sucked into the bathroom 1 from the gap of the door of the bathroom 1 and the air in the bathroom 1 is sucked into the ventilator 5 and a part of the exhaust is exhausted to the outside. The part is returned to the bathroom 1 and is circulated in the bathroom 1.

  In this way, by performing the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 with a delay of 1 hour from the start of the operation of the ventilator 5, the bathroom 1 is splashed with water, or due to high humidity, The water adhering to the counter electrode 26 and the liquid application electrode 27 is dried, and electrostatic atomization can be performed stably and safely. In addition, by ventilating the ventilator 5 prior to the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2, the electrostatic atomizer 2 can be dried more effectively than when the ventilator 5 is ventilated and circulated from the beginning. When the electrostatic atomizer 2 is operated after drying, the operation of the ventilator 5 is switched to the exhaust / circulation operation so that the nano-sized mist discharged into the bathroom 1 is exhausted by the ventilator 5. By recirculating part of the exhaust gas to the bathroom 1 again, the nano-sized mist is not easily discharged to the outside, and the nano-sized mist is circulated to every corner of the bathroom 1 while drying the bathroom 1. In addition, the nano-sized mist containing active species can remove the odor of air in the bathroom and the odor adhering to the indoor wall surface, and can effectively prevent the generation of mold.

  The exhaust / circulation operation by the ventilator 5 is controlled so as to be delayed (for example, delayed by 5 minutes) and the exhaust / circulation operation is terminated after the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is completed. Yes. That is, ozone may be generated when generating the nano-sized mist in the electrostatic atomizer 2, but the exhaust / circulation operation is delayed after the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is finished. Is controlled so that the generated ozone can be discharged from the bathroom 1 to the outside. When the bathroom 1 is used for bathing after the operation in the mold shut mode, the ozone in the bathroom 1 Remains so that ozone does not adversely affect the bather.

  By the way, as described above, the ventilation device 5 is first operated for 1 hour by the ventilation operation by the strong fan 37 operation, and then the humidity and temperature in the bathroom 1 are changed when the operation of the ventilation device 5 is switched to the exhaust / circulation operation. Is detected by a sensor (not shown), and when the humidity is high based on the detection result of humidity and temperature, the heating means 6 is turned on and a part of the exhaust gas is exhausted by the heating means 6 at the beginning of the exhaust / circulation operation. It is heated and returned to the bathroom 1, and in the subsequent exhaust / circulation operation, the heating means 6 is turned off and a part of the exhaust is controlled to be returned to the bathroom 1, or the detection result of humidity and temperature. Therefore, when the humidity is low, the heating means 6 is turned off and the exhaust / circulation operation is controlled to be returned to the bathroom 1 in the cold air state without heating.

  Thereby, the inside of the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the bathroom 1 can be dried more effectively, and it can cope with the case where the inside of the bathroom 1 is high humidity. When the humidity in the interior decreases, the heating means 6 is turned off and a part of the exhaust gas is returned to the bathroom 1, so that the electrostatic atomizer 2 can be effectively dried at a low energy cost and the nano-sized mist can be removed from the bathroom 1. It is possible to effectively remove the odor in the bathroom and prevent the generation of mold by scattering to every corner.

  On the other hand, if the operation switch 9a for the mold shut is turned on when the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is off, is the electrostatic atomizer 2 powered from the remote controller 7 via the ventilator 5? Is input to the microcomputer 4a of the control unit 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2, but since the electrostatic atomizer 2 is not powered, the signal path switching means 8 is not switched and the power An ON signal is not sent from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote controller 7, and in this case, in order to operate the ventilator 5 from the remote controller 7 to the control unit of the ventilator 5 in the combined operation mode of the cabinet. The driving signal is sent.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, the fan 37 of the ventilator 5 is strongly operated and the switching unit 36 is moved from the inflow part 33 into the ventilator 5 as shown in FIG. The exhaust unit 34 is controlled to switch to exhaust the exhaust gas to the exhaust unit 34, and the ventilation operation is performed for one hour to dry the bathroom 1. After one hour has elapsed, the switching unit 36 switches the operation of the ventilator 5. As it is, the fan 37 is weakly operated and the ventilation operation is performed. Here, when the ventilator 5 is first operated for over an hour in the ventilation operation, and then the operation of the ventilator 5 is switched to the weak ventilation operation, the humidity and temperature in the bathroom 1 are measured by a sensor (not shown). Based on the detection result of the humidity and temperature, when the humidity is high, the heating means 6 is turned on and the heating means 6 is turned off after the strong ventilation operation for 1 hour. The returning exhaust / circulation operation may be performed for a certain period of time and then switched to the low ventilation operation.

  Next, when the operation switch 9b for drying is turned on, an inquiry signal as to whether the electrostatic atomizer 2 is powered from the remote controller 7 via the ventilator 5 is sent to the controller 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2. When the power is input to the microcomputer 4a and the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is on, the signal path switching means 8 is switched and a power-on signal is sent from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote controller 7. In response to the signal, an operation signal for operating the ventilator 5 in the dry interlocking operation mode is sent from the remote control device 7 to the control unit of the ventilator 5 and the control unit of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is passed through the ventilator 5. The microcomputer 4a receives an operation signal for operating the electrostatic atomizer 2 in the dry-linked operation mode, and the ventilation device 5 is operated in the dry-linked operation mode based on the operation signal. Atomizer There are operated in a dry interlocking operation mode.

  The operation in the dry interlocking operation mode is an operation when the laundry is dried and dried in the bathroom 1. First, as shown in FIG. 10, the fan 37 is strongly operated by the ventilator 5 and the switching unit 36. As shown in FIG. 8B, a part of the exhaust gas flowing into the ventilator 5 from the inflow part 33 is exhausted to the outside from the exhaust part 34, and another part of the exhaust gas is returned from the return part 35 to the bathroom 1 again. By controlling to switch back and further turning on the heating means 6, by performing exhaust / circulation operation to dry the interior of the bathroom 1 while heating a part of the exhaust and returning it to the bathroom 1, The inside of the bathroom 1 and the ventilation device 5 are dried. After the exhaust / circulation operation for drying the interior of the bathroom 1 for 15 minutes while heating a part of the exhaust and returning it to the bathroom 1, electrostatic atomization is performed in conjunction with the exhaust / circulation operation of the ventilator 5. The electrostatic atomization operation of the apparatus 2 is performed.

  In this way, drying of the bathroom 1 and the electrostatic atomizer 2 can be performed in a short time by performing an exhaust / circulation operation for drying the interior of the bathroom 1 while heating a part of the exhaust and returning it to the bathroom 1. In addition, after a part of the exhaust gas is heated and returned to the bathroom 1 and exhausted and circulated for 15 minutes to dry the interior of the bathroom 1, the exhaust gas is heated to enter the bathroom 1 The nano-sized mist released into the bathroom 1 is released by discharging the nano-sized mist into the bathroom 1 by the electrostatic atomizer 2 in conjunction with the exhaust / circulation operation for drying the interior of the bathroom 1 while returning it. When exhausted by the ventilator 5, a part of the exhaust is heated, returned to the bathroom 1 and circulated again, so that the nano-sized mist is hardly discharged to the outside and is heated while drying the interior of the bathroom 1. Ride the nano-sized mist in the bathroom 1 in a high-temperature circulating air flow It is circulated as much as possible, deodorized air in the bathroom with nano-sized mist containing active species, removal of odor adhering to the interior wall, etc., odor of laundry dried in the bathroom 1, and The generation of mold in the bathroom 1 and the generation of mold in the laundry can be effectively prevented.

  The exhaust / circulation operation by the ventilator 5 is controlled so as to be delayed (for example, delayed by 5 minutes) and the exhaust / circulation operation is terminated after the operation of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is completed. Yes.

  On the other hand, if the operation switch 9b for drying is turned on when the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is off, whether the electrostatic atomizer 2 is powered from the remote control device 7 via the ventilation device 5 or not. The inquiry signal is input to the microcomputer 4a of the controller 4 of the electrostatic atomizer 2, but since the electrostatic atomizer 2 is not powered, the signal path switching means 8 is not switched and the power is turned on. Is not sent from the electrostatic atomizer 2 to the remote control device 7, and in this case, the operation for operating the ventilator 5 in the dry single operation mode from the remote control device 7 to the control unit of the ventilator 5 is performed. A signal is sent.

  The operation in the dry single operation mode is an operation for drying and drying the laundry in the bathroom 1, and as shown in FIG. 10, the fan 37 is strongly operated by the ventilator 5, and the switching unit 36 is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), a part of the exhaust gas flowing into the ventilator 5 from the inflow part 33 is exhausted to the outside from the exhaust part 34, and another part of the exhaust gas is returned to the bathroom 1 from the return part 35 again. By switching on the heating means 6 and turning on the heating means 6, a part of the exhaust gas is heated and returned to the bathroom 1 while exhausting and circulating to dry the interior of the bathroom 1. The inside and the ventilation device 5 are dried.

  When the operation switch 9c for continuous ventilation is turned on, only the ventilator 5 is operated in the continuous ventilation operation. In this continuous ventilation operation, the switching unit 36 is controlled so as to switch the exhaust gas flowing into the ventilation device 5 from the inflow unit 33 to the exhaust unit 34 as shown in FIG. To do. Thus, the operation of sucking the air in the dressing room 39 into the bathroom from the gap of the door of the bathroom 1 and exhausting the air in the bathroom 1 from the ventilator 5 to the outside is continuously performed. In this case, even if the power switch 17 of the electrostatic atomizer 2 is turned on, only the ventilation device 5 performs the continuous ventilation operation, and in this case, the electrostatic atomizer 2 is not operated.

  By the way, if the operation switch 9a for drying and the operation switch 9b for drying are turned on while the operation switch 9c for continuous ventilation is turned on and operating in the continuous ventilation operation, the continuous ventilation operation is interrupted. Thus, the operation is switched to the above-described operation in the mold shut mode or the dry mode, and when the operation in the mold shut mode or the dry mode is finished by a timer or the like, the operation is automatically switched to the continuous ventilation operation again.

  Here, the remote control device 7 is provided with a switch 9d for additional operation, and by operating the switch 9d for additional operation, the operation end time of the above-described mold shut mode or drying mode, which is determined by a timer or the like, is determined. Later, the operation in the mold shut mode or the dry mode can be continued for a predetermined time. Thereby, when the time from the operation in the mold shut mode or the drying mode to the bathing is long, the inside of the bathroom 1 can be continuously dried, and the generation of mold can be prevented. .

  By the way, the part where the counter electrode 26 and the liquid application electrode 27 inside the electrostatic atomizer 2 are arranged is externally provided by the discharge port 23 on the upper surface of the electrostatic atomizer 2 and the front vent opening 32 on the front surface. When the drying means 3 is constituted by the ventilator 5 that ventilates the bathroom 1 as described above, the air flow flowing through the bathroom 1 by the operation of the ventilator 5 is changed to the discharge port 23 → the electrostatic atomizer 2 The portion where the liquid application electrode 27 is arranged → the flow of the front ventilation opening 32 or the front ventilation opening 32 → the portion where the liquid application electrode 27 inside the electrostatic atomizer 2 is arranged → the discharge port Thus, the portion where the liquid application electrode 27 inside the electrostatic atomizer 2 is arranged can be effectively dried.

1 is a schematic perspective view of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the electrostatic atomizer used for the same as the above. (A) is a perspective view of the state which removed the same discharge unit, (b) is a perspective view of the state which removed the liquid reservoir further. It is a disassembled perspective view of an electrostatic atomizer same as the above. It is a plane sectional view of the electrostatic atomizer same as the above. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electrostatic atomizer same as the above. It is a control block diagram same as the above. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows switching of the switching part in a ventilator same as the above. It is explanatory drawing about a mold shut operation mode same as the above. It is explanatory drawing about drying operation mode same as the above.

Explanation of symbols

2 Electrostatic Atomizer 24 Liquid Reservoir 25 Transport Unit 26 Counter Electrode 27 Liquid Application Electrode 40 High Voltage Generator 50 Overcurrent Detection Unit 51 Output Reduction Unit

Claims (2)

A transport unit made of a porous material having a large number of small-diameter holes for transporting the liquid from the liquid reservoir, a counter electrode arranged to face the liquid transport direction by the transport unit, and the liquid reservoir to the transport unit A liquid application electrode having a liquid application electrode for applying a voltage to the liquid in the path leading to the tip on the counter electrode side, and a high voltage generator for applying a high voltage between the liquid application electrode and the counter electrode; An electrostatic atomizer for a bathroom disposed in a bathroom for generating a nano-sized charged fine particle water by applying a high voltage between the counter electrode and a liquid application electrode and the counter electrode An overcurrent detection means for detecting an overcurrent when an overcurrent occurs is provided, and when an overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detection means, an output reduction means for reducing the current output of the high voltage generation unit is provided , Provided with a drying means for drying the electrostatic atomizer, the operation of the electrostatic atomizer That is adapted to be the start of operation with a delay than the operation of the drying means for bathroom electrostatic atomizer according to claim.   The overcurrent is detected by the overcurrent detecting means, the current output of the high voltage generating section is temporarily stopped for a predetermined time by the output reducing means, and the predetermined current is output again from the high voltage generating section after the predetermined time has elapsed. The electrostatic atomizer for bathrooms of Claim 1 characterized by these.

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