JP4601062B2 - Ionized water generator - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an ionic water generating apparatus that generates ionic water by electrolysis, and more particularly to a structure around an operation panel.

  As a background art of an undersink type ionic water generator, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-232382.

  As shown in FIG. 15, an undersink type ionic water generating apparatus according to the background art includes 101 a water pipe, 102 a water supply pipe, 103 a main body, 104 a water discharge pipe, 105 a drain pipe, 106 an operation panel, 107 is a faucet, 109 is a discharge pipe, 120 is a discharge pipe fixing nut, 111 is a discharge pipe, 122 is a discharge pipe fixing nut, and 133 is a water signal lamp.

The structure of the faucet 107 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. First, as each component, 135 is an upper case, a frame 135a in which the operation cover 136 is fitted on the front surface, a mounting hole 135b of the ring-shaped panel 137 in the upper portion, and an insertion in which each internal component is inserted in the lower portion. A hole 135c is provided. Reference numeral 136 denotes an operation cover, which includes an operation surface 136b having a hinge-shaped operation switch 112 and an LED viewing hole 136a, and an operation substrate storage chamber 136c to which the operation substrate 116 is attached. Reference numeral 138 denotes a water discharge joint, which is provided with a water passage 138a, a LED light-emitting reflecting plate 138b, a holding rib 138c of the operation board 116, and a male screw portion 138d which is a connecting portion with the discharge pipe fixing nut 120. A cable 118 connects the operation board 116 and the control board built in the main body 103. Reference numeral 139 denotes a branch joint, which is provided with a water passage 139 a connected to the water discharge joint 138, a water passage 139 b connected to the discharge pipe 111, and a male screw portion 139 c that is a joint portion with the discharge pipe fixing nut 122. . Reference numeral 140 denotes a hose joint, which is provided with a water discharge joint portion 140 a connected to the water discharge hose 141 and a drainage joint portion 140 b connected to the drain hose 142, and is fixed by a hose band 121 after connection. Reference numeral 115 denotes a lower case, which is provided with an upper case 135 for fixing internal members inside the faucet 7, and screw holes 115 a for fixing with a water discharge joint 138 and screws 124. Reference numeral 123 denotes a bracket for fixing to the sink and a fixture for fixing. The water signal lamp 133 mechanism portion independent of the operation panel 106 is fitted into the mounting hole 135b at the upper part of the upper case 135 through the O-ring 144 from above. The outlet hole 138g of the water discharge pipe 109 and the water discharge joint 138 is connected via an O-ring 144, is sandwiched between the discharge pipe fixing nut 120 and the water discharge joint 138, and is connected and fixed by screwing screws.
JP 2004-232382 A

  Since the background art is configured as described above, when there is a temperature difference between the temperature of the flow path in the upper case 135 such as the water discharge joint 138 and the branch joint 139 and the temperature of the space in the upper case 135. In this case, surface condensation occurs in the flow path so that water accumulates in the upper case 135, and the water applied to the operation board 116 closely arranged with the flow path pipe in the upper case 135 adheres to the operation board 116. There is a problem that a defect occurs in the element. Further, not only condensation but also water leakage due to cracks in the flow path in the upper case 135 and intrusion of water into the upper case 135 from the outside cause similar problems. Furthermore, the operation substrate 116 and the exterior covering itself also have the same problem because the temperature of the flow channel is transmitted and condensation occurs.

  Further, since the operation board 116 and the flow path ridge are closely arranged in the upper case 135, in order to take out only the operation board 116 from the faucet 107, the upper case 135 as an exterior body is removed, There is a problem that it is necessary to disassemble the parts and it takes time to repair and replace the operation board 116 when a problem occurs.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and prevents ionic water that does not accumulate water in the case and prevents malfunction of the operation board, and prevents malfunction of the operation board even if water is temporarily accumulated. An object is to provide a generation device. It is another object of the present invention to provide an ionic water generator that can be easily repaired or replaced even when a malfunction occurs in the operation board.

Ion water generator according to the present invention includes an operation unit which receives an operation from a user, an operation section board arranged on a rear surface of the operation portion, at least the operating part substrate and a side surface of the operation portion, and the an operation section exterior body covering the entire back surface of the operation unit substrate, and a water discharge pipe for spouting ionized water, and surrounding outer body surrounding a proximal end side of the operating portion outer body proximal side to the water discharge pipe, An electrolytic cell that is disposed under the sink and generates ionic water from water that flows in by applying voltage to the electrode, and a water discharge pipe outer body that covers a part of the water discharge pipe and is detachable from the operation unit outer body. The operation unit exterior body and the water discharge pipe are provided along a surface covering the entire back surface of the operation unit substrate in the operation unit exterior body, and at least the operation unit exterior body is the operation unit substrate. In the area covering the back of the Separated from each other and work part exterior body and the water discharge pipe, the water discharge pipe outer body has a lighting unit. Thus, in the present invention, in the faucet of the undersink type ionic water generating device, the operation unit exterior body covers the operation unit substrate, and the operation unit exterior body and the water discharge pipe are separated from each other. Therefore, even if surface dew condensation occurs on the water discharge pipe that tends to cause a temperature difference from the outside air through water, the operation unit outer body is less susceptible to temperature changes from the water discharge pipe and surface dew condensation occurs on the operation unit outer body itself. Therefore, even if it occurs, the operation unit substrate inside the operation unit exterior body is prevented from malfunctioning. In addition, since the operation unit board is disposed inside the operation unit exterior body, even if surface dew condensation occurs in the water discharge pipe and water is accumulated, problems of the operation unit board are prevented. The operation unit is a normal operation panel, and may be operated in a form other than the panel. A distance of several millimeters or more is preferable from the transmission of temperature. Moreover, even if it is a case where a part of an operation part exterior body and a water discharge pipe are adjoining structurally, the effect of this invention can be enjoyed when other large parts leave | separate.
In addition to covering a part of the water discharge pipe with the operation pipe outer cover attached to the water discharge pipe outer cover to improve aesthetics, the water discharge pipe outer cover is removed when the water discharge pipe has condensed and water has accumulated. By doing so, water can be drained and cleaned.
Furthermore, since the water discharge tube outer body has a daylighting unit, a space is formed between the operation unit outer body and the water discharge tube outer body, and this space prefers a place where the humidity is high and light does not enter. However, since it has a daylighting section and incorporates light in such a space, the pest dislikes the light and cannot be a habitat.
When the water discharge pipe exterior body is detachable, a gap is generated in the structure and pests easily enter. Therefore, it is important to take measures so as not to become a pest house.
It is desirable to provide the daylighting unit on the central axis of the water discharge tube exterior body. This is because the place where the ionic water generating device is arranged is often in the kitchen and light is poured toward the sink, and is provided on the central axis of the water discharge pipe outer body located on the back side of the faucet. It is because it can receive enough light that falls.
It is desirable to provide a reflective material in the portion of the water discharge tube exterior that receives light directly from the daylighting unit. By doing so, light can be delivered to the inside of the water discharge pipe exterior body all over.

  It is preferable that the operation unit exterior body is formed of a material having low thermal conductivity. By doing so, even when the heat from the water discharge pipe has been conducted, the temperature difference with respect to the outside air is small, and condensation is unlikely to occur.

  It is desirable that the operation unit exterior body has a waterproof and sealed structure and protects the internal operation panel substrate from water. Specifically, a waterproof sealing structure is formed by inserting a packing into a joint portion or the like.

  The water discharge pipe exterior body and the operation part exterior body are molded so that the water discharge pipe exterior body and the operation panel exterior body form an integral shape with the water discharge pipe exterior body attached to the operation part exterior body. Thus, the same shape as the background art can be obtained. That is, by applying the present invention, there is no problem in design compared to the conventional case.

Moreover, the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concerns on this invention protrudes in the direction where the said water discharge pipe is attached to the area | regions other than the area | region where the said operation part exterior body has coat | covered the back surface of the said operation part board | substrate as needed. It has a receiving part and the said receiving part is supporting the said water discharge pipe . Thus, in the present invention, since the operation unit exterior body supports the water discharge pipe, the water discharge pipe is a long object and is bent, and is supported by the operation unit exterior body to reinforce the structure so that the water discharge pipe is bent. Can be reduced.

  Conventionally, since the water discharge pipe was integrally formed with the operation unit exterior body, it was structurally strong. However, since the water discharge pipe and the operation unit exterior body were provided apart from each other, the water discharge tube was easily bent. .

  When the operation unit exterior pair supports the water discharge pipe, one-point support is desirable. This is because the operation unit exterior body and the water discharge pipe are spaced apart from each other, so that it is difficult to support the entire body. Even if it can be supported as a whole, the problem of condensation occurs.

  Moreover, the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concerns on this invention is formed so that the lighting part of the said water discharge pipe exterior body may penetrate the water discharge pipe exterior body. As described above, in the present invention, the hole is formed in the water discharge tube outer body and the daylighting unit is provided, so that not only light can be taken in but also water can be discharged from the inside of the water discharge tube outer body through the daylighting unit. In addition, since air can be ventilated through the daylighting unit, dust is difficult to accumulate, and humidity is reduced, making it difficult to create an environment preferred by cockroaches. In addition, if the space between the operation unit exterior body and the water discharge pipe exterior body is well ventilated, the temperature difference between the water discharge pipe and the outside air can be reduced, and condensation can be prevented.

  The air entrance / exit of the space between the operation unit exterior body and the water discharge tube exterior body serves as a daylighting unit, and besides this daylighting unit, a hole can be provided in the water discharge tube exterior body. By doing so, the wind flowing from the daylighting part becomes a flow of wind that exits from the hole, or the wind that flows from the hole becomes a flow of wind that escapes from the daylighting part, and the temperature difference between the water discharge pipe and the outside air is reduced. It can be further shortened and condensation can be prevented.

  Moreover, the ion water production | generation apparatus which concerns on this invention has the said lighting part formed in the lower side of a water discharge pipe exterior body. As described above, in the present invention, since the daylighting portion formed so as to penetrate is formed below the water discharge tube exterior body, it is difficult for water to be stored inside the water discharge tube exterior body.

  The lower side of the water discharge tube exterior body includes the lower end of the water discharge tube exterior body, but when a daylighting part is formed at the lower end, the strength below the water discharge tube exterior body is reduced. Therefore, it is desirable to reinforce when the daylighting part is formed at the lower end, for example, the downward direction of the water discharge pipe exterior body can be formed thick, or the core can be formed.

  These outlines of the invention do not enumerate the features essential to the present invention, and a sub-combination of these features can also be an invention.

(First embodiment of the present invention)
An ionic water generating apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an installation state of an ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment, an internal view of the apparatus main body (excluding a control board), and FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of an operation panel and a main body operation panel of the ion water generating device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the ion water generating device according to the present embodiment. Front view, rear view and AA arrow cross-sectional view of the faucet body, FIG. 6 is a perspective view from the back direction of the faucet body of the ionic water generator according to the present embodiment, and an operation panel and a water discharge pipe exterior FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view and a main part perspective view of the ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the water discharge pipe exterior body of the ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment. , Front view, rear view and side view, FIG. 9 shows the present embodiment. Front view of the operation panel of the ionic water generating apparatus, AA arrow cross-sectional view, rear view, rear perspective view and exploded perspective view, FIG. 10 is a plan view of the apparatus main body of the ionic water generating apparatus according to the embodiment, front view FIG. 11 is a plan view, a rear view and a right side view of the apparatus main body of the ionic water generating apparatus according to the embodiment, and FIG. 12 is an apparatus main body of the ionic water generating apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG.

  In each of the drawings, the ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a replaceable water purification cartridge 10 that removes impurities in raw water, and an electrolytic cell 21 that electrolyzes the purified water supplied from the water purification cartridge 10. The apparatus main body 20 disposed under the sink, the water discharge pipe 31 disposed on the sink for discharging purified water or ionic water from the apparatus main body 20, and the operation disposed on the sink near the water discharge pipe 31 An operation panel 40 that is an operation unit that displays the setting state in FIG. 5, an operation panel substrate 48 that is an operation unit substrate disposed on the back of the operation panel 40, and an operation unit exterior body that covers the operation panel substrate 48. An operation panel exterior body 49, a surrounding exterior body 80 in which the proximal end side of the operation panel exterior body 49 and the proximal end side of the water discharge pipe 31 are connected, and operations other than operations on the operation panel 40 Comprising an input means for performing, and a control panel 50 which is disposed on the apparatus main body is configured such that the operation panel outer body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are separated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, a water pipe (not shown) and a raw water-water faucet body hose 61 are connected, and the handle 33, operation panel 40, water discharge pipe 31, and drain pipe 32 are connected. The faucet body 30 having the faucet body 30, the faucet body 30 and the faucet body 10 connected via the faucet body-water purification cartridge hose 62, and the water purification cartridge 10 connected via the water purification cartridge-device body hose 63. And the apparatus main body 20 is connected to the water discharge pipe 31 of the water faucet body 30 through the water discharge outlet 22 and the water discharge hose 64 which are one of the two outlets in the apparatus main body 20, A flow path is formed by connecting to the drain pipe 32 of the faucet body 30 through a certain other drain outlet 23 and drain hose 65. That is, raw water flowing out from a water pipe (not shown) reaches the faucet body 30 through the raw water-water faucet body hose 61, and passes through the faucet body-water purification cartridge hose 62 connected to the faucet body 30. If the water reaches the water purification cartridge 10 to become purified water, reaches the device main body 20 via the water purification cartridge-device main body hose 63 connected to the water purification cartridge 10, and is electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell 21, Thus, if the electrolysis tank 21 is not electrolyzed, ionic water or purified water is discharged from the discharge pipe 31 from the discharge outlet 22 through the discharge hose 64 without being purified. When ionic water is discharged from the water discharge pipe 31, ionic water having a polarity opposite to that discharged from the drain pipe 32 is drained from the drain outlet 23 via the drain hose 65. Here, an electromagnetic valve 24 is provided between the water discharge outlet 22 and the electrolytic cell 21, and in the water purification mode in which electrolysis is not performed in the electrolytic cell 21, the electromagnetic valve 24 is closed, and purified water is supplied only from the water discharge pipe 31. Water is discharged. This is because the water drained from the drain pipe 32 in the case of purified water that is not ionic water generation is also purified water and can be used, and does not need to be drained.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the apparatus main body 20 branches into an alkaline flow path 27 and an acidic flow path 28 at a branch portion 26 immediately from the purified water inlet 25. The acidic flow path 28 is connected to the electrolytic cell 21 through a calcium case 29 containing calcium which can be dissolved by an appropriate amount. The alkaline flow path 27 is connected to the electrolytic cell 21 as it is. The electrolytic cell 21 is divided into a first electrolysis chamber 21a and a second electrolysis chamber 21b by a partition wall 21h, and is divided into a third electrolysis chamber 21c and a fourth electrolysis chamber 21d by a partition wall 21i. The electrolysis chamber 21b and the third electrolysis chamber 21c are connected, and the acidic flow path 28 is connected to the first electrolysis chamber 21a and the fourth electrolysis chamber 21d. A first electrode plate 21e is connected to the first electrolysis chamber 21a, a second electrode plate 21f is connected to the second electrolysis chamber 21b and the third electrolysis chamber 21c, and the fourth electrolysis chamber 21d is connected to the fourth electrolysis chamber 21d. Is connected to the third electrode plate 21g. When voltage is applied, the first electrode plate 21e, the third electrode plate 21g, and the second electrode plate 21f function as different anode plates or cathode plates, respectively. The electrolysis in which the first electrode plate 21e and the third electrode plate 21g are anode plates and the second electrode plate 21f is a cathode plate is positive electrolysis, and magnesium ions, sodium ions, potassium ions, calcium ions, etc. are cathodes. Hydroxyl ions, sulfate ions, nitrate ions, chloride ions, etc. are attracted to the anode plate, that is, acidic water is generated in the first electrolysis chamber 21a and the fourth electrolysis chamber 21d, and the second Alkaline water is generated in the electrolysis chamber 21b and the third electrolysis chamber 21c. Conversely, the electrolysis in which the first electrode plate 21e and the third electrode plate 21g serve as cathode plates and the second electrode plate 21f serves as the anode plate is reverse electrolysis, and the first electrolysis chamber 21a and the fourth electrolysis are used. Alkaline water is generated in the chamber 21d, and acidic water is generated in the second electrolysis chamber 21b and the third electrolysis chamber 21c.

  In the apparatus main body 20, in addition to the electrolytic cell 21, the electromagnetic valve 24, the alkali flow path 27, the acidic flow path 28, and the calcium case 29, AC current supplied from an outlet via a power cable is transformed and divided. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply unit 72 that supplies current to each component and instructions from the operation panel 40 and the main body operation unit 50 receive the first electrode plate 21e, the second electrode plate 21f, and the third The control part 71 which controls opening and closing of the drive power from the power supply part 72 with respect to the electrode plate 21g and the electromagnetic valve 24, and the recording part 74 for recording information are provided. In FIG. 3, a solid line indicates a signal level bus and a signal line, a one-dot chain line indicates a control power supply line, and a dotted line indicates a drive power supply line. The control unit 71, the recording unit 74, and the bus are physically mounted by a microcomputer, an EEPROM, a bus, and the like on the control board.

  The water purification cartridge 10 includes a non-woven fabric that removes iron rust and the like, a ceramic special filter that removes ionized lead, activated charcoal that removes odor, mold odor, and trihalomethane using an adsorption action, and particles, germs, It consists of a polyethylene hollow fiber that removes red rust and the like. Depending on the density of these non-woven fabrics, special filters, activated carbon, and polyethylene hollow fibers, the amount of water flow varies, and in this embodiment, a 10000 [l] water purification cartridge, an 8000 [l] water purification cartridge, and a 4000 [l] use Use a water purification cartridge.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the operation panel 40 includes a strong alkali button 41 for generating strong alkaline water, a drinking button 42 for generating alkaline water or generating purified water, an acidic water button 43 for generating acidic water, Input means comprising a reset button 44 for resetting various values of the water purification cartridge, an appropriate flow rate lamp 45 indicating that the water discharge amount is appropriate, a strong alkali lamp 41a indicating that strong alkaline water is generated, and alkaline water Alkaline 3 lamp 42a indicating that water has been generated, Alkaline 2 lamp 42b, Alkaline 1 lamp 42c, purified water lamp 42d indicating that purified water has been generated, acidic water lamp 43a indicating that acidic water has been generated, Check that the cartridge replacement lamp 46 and the electrolytic bath 21 indicating the standard for the replacement timing of the water purification cartridge are being cleaned. Consisting of a display means consisting be cleaned in the lamp 47. The difference between the alkali 3 lamp 42a, the alkali 2 lamp 42b, and the alkali 1 lamp 42c indicates that alkaline water having a different pH is generated, and the alkali 3 lamp 42a, the alkali 2 lamp 42b, and the alkali 1 lamp 42c are in this order. The value is getting lower. The strong alkali button 41, the drinking button 42, and the acidic water button 43 are called mode buttons in order to change the mode of ionic water to be generated. In addition, the strong alkali lamp 41a, the alkali 3 lamp 42a, the alkali 2 lamp 42b, the alkali 1 lamp 42c, the water purification lamp 42d, and the acidic water lamp 43a are referred to as mode lamps that indicate the mode of ionic water to be generated. The controller 71 also controls lighting of these lamps.

  Strong alkaline water, for example, has a pH (pH) of 10.5, and can be used for boiled foods, pickled vegetables, boiled vegetables, and the like. The third level alkaline water (ionic water generated when the alkaline 3 lamp 42a is lit) has, for example, a pH (pH) of 9.5 and can be used for cooking, tea, and the like. The second level alkaline water (ionic water generated when the alkaline 2 lamp 42b is lit) has, for example, a pH (pH) of 9.0 and can be used for rice cooking or the like. The first level alkaline water (ionic water generated when the alkaline 1 lamp 42c is lit) has a pH (pH) of 8.5, for example, and can be used as water for starting drinking. Acidic water has a pH (pH) of 5.5, for example, and can be used for face washing, boiled noodles, tea astringents, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are separated by a predetermined width. In the operation panel exterior body 49, it is particularly necessary that the operation board 48 is arranged at a predetermined width. In the case where the water discharge pipe 31 is provided adjacent to the operation panel exterior body 49 portion where the operation board 48 is disposed, dew condensation may occur in the portion that receives heat conduction from the water discharge pipe 31. Therefore, it is desirable not to receive heat conduction directly from the water discharge pipe 31, and it is preferable not to connect directly. Further, even when the connection is indirectly made through a medium (joint, medium), it is desirable that the heat conductivity of the medium is low. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, a receiving portion that supports the water discharge pipe 31 is formed on the operation panel exterior body 49 so as to protrude. By projecting and forming, the heat conducted from the water discharge pipe 31 is prevented from being conducted to the portion where the operation panel substrate 48 is disposed.

  It is preferable that not only the mediator but also all the components around the operation board 48 such as the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are made of a material having a low thermal conductivity. As a material having low thermal conductivity, plastic can be used. For metals, lead (37 [W / m · K]), platinum (73 [W / m · K]), tin (76 [W] / m · K]), iron (99 [W / m · K]) and zinc (117 [W / m · K]) are preferably used. Conversely, as the metal having high thermal conductivity, there are silver (432 [W / m · K]), copper (430 [W / m · K]) and gold (324 [W / m · K]). All the thermal conductivities are based on 0 [° C.].

  In addition, the space formed by the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, the operation panel exterior body 48, and the surrounding exterior body 80 (referred to as the space inside the operation panel exterior body 48) is lowered in temperature by the water discharge pipe 31 due to water. It is preferable that the member that comes into contact with the space inside the outer package 48 is made of a material having low thermal conductivity. Further, when each component is molded from plastic having a low thermal conductivity, for example, it is not necessary to mold all the components from plastic, and only the portion that touches the space inside the operation panel exterior body 48 may be used. For example, although the water discharge pipe 31 is usually formed of a metal, only the portion covered with the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 can be formed of a material having low thermal conductivity, and the rest can be formed of metal as usual. Only the back side of the operation panel exterior body 49 can be formed of a material having low thermal conductivity. Only the inner surface side of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 can be formed of a material having low thermal conductivity.

  Moreover, although each said component itself shall be a thing with low heat conductivity, a heat insulating material can also be arrange | positioned to the water discharge pipe 31 which tends to produce dew condensation. For example, glass wool (glass fiber) or polystyrene foam can be disposed around the water discharge pipe 31.

  A part of the water discharge pipe 31 is covered, and an operation panel outer body 49 and a water discharge pipe outer body 90 that can be detached are provided. This water discharge pipe exterior 90 is streamlined from top to bottom, and the operation panel exterior 49 and the surrounding exterior 80 are combined and attached to form an integral shape. In a state where the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is attached, the water discharge pipe 31 extends from the water discharge pipe hole 93.

  Even in the state where the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is attached, a gap is usually formed at the joint portion between the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 and the surrounding exterior body 80. This gap is inevitably produced in manufacturing and is not for discharging water. In fact, if the gap is such a level, the water is not discharged when the water is stored in the space formed by the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, the operation panel exterior body 49, and the surrounding exterior body 80 due to surface tension. For this reason, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is formed by penetrating the daylighting portion 91. The daylighting portion 91 is formed in the downward direction of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 so that the operation panel substrate 48 is not immersed in water even when water is accumulated. In order to maintain the strength of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, in the present embodiment, the daylighting portion 91 is provided at a minute distance from the lower end instead of the lower end of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. Therefore, if there is no problem of strength, the daylighting portion 91 can be provided at the lower end of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90.

  The daylighting unit 91 is not for draining water when the water is stored in the space composed of the water discharge tube exterior body 90, the operation panel exterior body 49, and the surrounding exterior body 80, but for taking light into the water discharge tube exterior body 90. But there is. The daylighting portion 91 is formed at the front center portion of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. When the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is attached to the operation panel exterior body 49, the front surface of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is the back side of the faucet body 30, and the lighting unit 91 is provided on the back surface of the faucet body 30. It will be. Usually, the water outlet of the water spoiler 31 needs to protrude in the forward direction of the sink, and the daylighting portion 91 is formed in the backward direction of the sink. Usually, a kitchen is provided with a bay window, a window in the direction toward the back of the sink, or facing the living direction, and light is illuminated at the center of the back surface of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. Therefore, the daylighting unit 91 is illuminated with more light by providing the daylighting unit 91 on the back of the faucet body 30. If it does so, light will also be illuminated inside the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 via the lighting part 91, and insects, such as a cockroach which dislikes light, will not make the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 inside a dwelling house.

  The faucet 30 is made of a plated metal. The plating includes chrome plating, UNIQLO, chromate, gold plating, brass plating, silver plating, zinc plating, colored chromate, gold plating, bronze plating, copper plating and nickel plating. For the faucet, chrome plating that forms a hard plating film having abrasion resistance is usually used. When light is taken in from the daylighting portion 91, light is incident on the water discharge pipe 31, the operation panel exterior body 49, and the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. The light is perfect. Therefore, it is desirable to perform plating on the water discharge pipe 31, the operation panel exterior body 49, and the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 with bright nickel-chromium plating or bright nickel-gold plating with high light reflectivity among the platings (the reflection is closer to the specular gloss). Rate increases). It is desirable to apply a gloss treatment to the portion where the light is incident, and in addition to the plating treatment, a glossy seal can be attached to the corresponding portion. Seal materials include PET, mirror-coated paper, PVC, synthetic paper, namer, art paper, fine paper, foil paper, and satin, but use PET, PVC and namer with high light resistance, water resistance, and stickiness. It is preferable to do.

  The water discharge pipe 31 is a long object, and is bent at the central portion, and further bent at the peripheral portion of the water discharge port. Therefore, the water discharge pipe 31 vibrates easily whenever the water pressure in the water discharge pipe 31 changes. If it does so, it will become easy to produce a crack in the water discharge pipe 31 as time passes. Therefore, the water discharge pipe 31 is supported at one point by the operation panel exterior body 48 to prevent the water discharge pipe 31 from bending and vibrating. In addition, only one point is supported because the temperature of the water discharge pipe 31 conducts heat, the temperature difference between the temperature of the operation panel exterior body 49 and the outside air advances, and the gas state in the air cannot be maintained. This is to prevent water droplets from being generated on the operation panel exterior body 49.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the water discharge tube outer body 90 is formed with six engaging claws for attachment to the water discharge tube outer body 90, and the operation panel outer body 49 has engagement receivers on the left and right sides of the rear surface. Are formed to extend vertically. When attaching the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 to the operation panel exterior body 49, the two engaging claws formed on the lower side of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 are aligned with the upper end portion of the engagement receiver of the operation panel exterior body 49. The fitting is completed by fitting and sliding the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 as it is.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 has a water discharge pipe receiver 92 that receives the water discharge pipe 31. The water discharge pipe exterior body 90 and the water discharge pipe 31 are fixed and can be smoothly slid.

  A small amount of water or dust may accumulate in the space formed by the operation panel exterior body 49, the water discharge tube exterior body 90, and the surrounding exterior body 80, and needs to be cleaned. When cleaning, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 and the operation panel exterior body 49 are disengaged, and the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is slid and detached from the operation panel exterior body 48.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the operation panel exterior body 49 is composed of a front case 49a on the operation panel 40 side and a rear case 49b on the back side, and the front case 49a with four screw holes 49c and small screws 49d. The rear case 49b is fixed. A panel 49e of the operation panel 40 is provided on the surface of the front case 49a. Between the front case 49a and the rear case 49b, there are a case backing 49f that prevents water from entering, a substrate holder 49g that fixes the operation panel substrate 48, and an operation panel substrate 48. The operation panel substrate 48 is fixed to the two screw holes 49h of the substrate holder 49g with small screws 49i.

  The enclosure body 80 includes a hole for the operation panel cord 73, a hole for the water discharge pipe 31, a hole for the drainage basin 32, a hole for the raw water-water faucet body hose 61, and a faucet body-water purification cartridge hose. A hole for 62 is formed. When assembling the faucet body 30, the water discharge pipe 31 is fixed to the hole for the water discharge pipe 31, and similarly, the water discharge pipe 32 is fixed to the hole for the water discharge pipe 32. The operation panel cord 73 connected to the operation panel substrate 48 is passed through the hole for the operation panel cord 73 of the surrounding exterior body 80. After passing, the operation panel exterior body 49 including the operation panel substrate 48 connected to the operation panel cord 73 is fixed to the surrounding exterior body 80 with screws. Next, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is attached to the operation panel exterior body 49, and the faucet body 30 is assembled. The assembled faucet body 30 is fixed to the sink and used by the user. When the user is using the operation panel board 48 and a failure occurs, the maintenance person removes the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 from the operation panel exterior body 49, and the rear surface of the operation panel exterior body 49 is removed. The four small screws are removed with a screwdriver, and the back case of the operation panel exterior body 49 is removed. The two small screws on the operation panel board 48 are removed with a screwdriver, and the operation panel board 48 is removed from the board holder 49g. A new operation panel substrate 48 for replacement is attached to the substrate holder 49g and fixed with two small screws 49i, and the back case of the operation panel exterior body 49 is attached and fixed with four small screws 49d. Thus, the fact that the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are disposed apart from each other does not affect each other even when disassembled, if necessary. Is significantly easier. Conventionally, each faucet body 31 needs to be replaced, which is large-scale, requires time for the replacement work, and further requires considerable costs.

  The main body operation unit 50 includes an input unit related to the water purification cartridge 10, and the main body operation unit 50 and the water purification cartridge 10 are provided close to each other. By doing so, it can set appropriately using the main-body operation part 50, confirming the water purification cartridge 10. FIG. In addition, the setting on the input means of the main body operation unit 50 is reflected on the display of the operation panel 40. By doing so, it is not necessary to look under the sink one by one and check the main body operation unit, which is highly convenient for the user.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the apparatus main body 20 includes the electrolytic case 21, the calcium case 29, various flow paths, and a power supply unit 72 in a front case 35 and a rear case 36. The front case 35 and the rear case 36 are fixed with a horizontal screw 38.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the main body operation unit 50 includes input means including a life setting button 51 and display means including a 10,000 l life setting lamp 51 a, an 8000 l life setting lamp 51 b, and a 4000 l life setting lamp 51 c. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main body operation panel 50 is located in the right center portion of the front case 35. As described above, the main body operation panel 50 is disposed at the center of the front case 35, so that the user can operate it easily. Although the operation on the operation panel 50 has already been described above, it relates to the setting of the water purification cartridge 10 and is not frequently received from users (including maintenance service personnel). Frequently used operations are received by the operation panel 40 of the faucet body 30, and the main body operation panel 50 accepts operations that are not frequently necessary but need to be operated. Space can be secured and the space of the front case of the apparatus main body 20 can be effectively utilized.

  As can be seen from FIG. 4B and FIG. 12, the main body operation panel arrangement region 55 is formed so as to be embedded in other portions of the front case 35. A connector connection hole 58 serving as an opening through which the connector connection portion 52 is exposed is formed in the arrangement area 55 of the main body operation panel, and a lid screw receiver 51b is formed. By disposing the connector connecting portion 52 immediately below the main body operation panel 50, not only the operation of the operation panel 40 but also the insertion and removal of the connector can be easily performed by the user. In addition to the LED light-emitting elements provided on the main body operation panel substrate 57 of the main body operation panel 50, the connector connection portion 52 is provided separately from the main body operation panel substrate 57 when the connector connection portion 52 is provided. Compared to this, the configuration of the substrate is also simple.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a lid 51 that covers such a region is prepared in the main body operation panel arrangement region 55, and the lid 51 can be fixed by fastening the lid screw 51a with the lid screw receiver 51b. In addition to the lid 51, there is a connector connection part protective cover 56 that protects only the connector connection part 52, and prevents electrostatic damage to the main body operation panel substrate 57 disposed on the back surface of the main body operation panel 50. Yes. The connector connection portion 52 has terminals. When a user who charges the terminals touches the connector connection section 52, an unrated voltage is applied through the terminals, and the circuit of the main body operation panel substrate 57 is destroyed by static electricity. In particular, when the main body operation panel 50 and the connector connecting portion 52 are arranged close as in the present embodiment, the merit of arranging them close from the viewpoint of the use of the user is great, but the electrostatic There is a risk of destruction. However, by attaching the connector connection part protective cover 56 to the connector connection part 52, the electrostatic breakdown can be reliably prevented.

  The connector connection part protective cover 56 has a front surface, an upper surface, and both side surfaces, and the back surface and the bottom surface are open, and the operation panel cord 73 can be taken out from the opening. In addition to preventing electrostatic breakdown by the connector connection portion protection cover 56, the connector connection portion 52 is provided with a front surface of the connector connection portion protection cover 56, even when water has entered the arrangement area 55 of the main body operation panel. Since the upper surface and both side surfaces are closed, the connector connecting portion 52 can be protected from water. The lid 51 also prevents water from entering the arrangement area 55 of the main body operation panel, and double protects the connector connection portion 52 from the water.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the operation panel code groove 53 is connected to a main body operation panel arrangement region 55 arranged at the right center of the front case 35, and is formed to extend in the left direction as it is. It extends obliquely downward and is further formed on the left side. The position of the main body operation panel arrangement area 55 to which the operation panel code groove 53 is connected is lower than the connector connection portion arrangement area 54 in the main body operation panel arrangement area 55. Therefore, when the connector 73a of the operation panel cord is connected to the connector connecting portion 52 and is inserted into the operation panel cord groove 53, the operation panel cord 73 is lowered in the arrangement region 55 of the main body operation panel. Next, it extends in the lateral direction to the connecting portion between the operation area 55 of the main body operation panel and the operation panel cord groove 53, extends straightly for a while and then extends in the downward diagonal direction, and bends at the corner of the front case 35. The front case 35 extends to the left side surface. The operation panel cord 73 extends from the left side surface of the front case 35 toward the faucet body 30 on the sink, and is connected to the operation panel substrate 48 of the faucet body 30. Therefore, even when water is transmitted through the operation panel cord 73 from the faucet body 30 side, the operation panel cord 73 extends obliquely upward toward the operation panel 50 in the operation panel cord groove 55, Cannot be transmitted, and water separates from the operation panel cord 73 and drops downward.

  The operation panel code groove 53 is formed on the left side surface of the apparatus body 20 with the same width as the other code grooves from the corner portion of the front case 35 to the three-fourths of the side surface width. Unlike the other cord grooves, the remaining one-fourth of the side surface width is formed to be widened upward. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, the corner portion on the left side has a width slightly more than three times that of the other cord grooves. In this manner, the operation panel cord groove 53 is formed to be widened around the left corner of the apparatus body 20, so that the operation panel cord 73 is fitted in the operation panel cord groove 53. The portion of the operation panel cord 73 that has come out of the groove 53 can be smoothly turned toward the upper faucet body 30.

  In order to prevent the operation panel cord 73 from coming off in the operation panel cord groove 53, a plurality of claws are provided on the upper portion of the operation panel cord groove 53.

  Outflow inlets disposed in the apparatus main body 20 include a water discharge outlet 22, a drainage outlet 23, and a purified water inlet 25. A water discharge hose 64, a drain hose 65, and a water purification cartridge-device main body hose 63 are connected to these outflow inlets, respectively. The water discharge hose 64 and the drainage hose 65 rarely move after the ionic water generator is attached by construction, except for special cases such as repair. On the other hand, when the water purification cartridge 10 is replaced, the hose 63 between the water purification cartridge and the apparatus main body needs to be pulled out from the bottom of the sink to the front of the sink and may be moved. Further, the spout outlet 22 and the drain outlet 23 are connected to the faucet body 30 whose position does not change, and it is not necessary to make the spout hose 64 and the drain hose 65 have redundant lengths, and the faucet at a high position. The main body 30 was disposed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 20 so as to have the shortest distance. On the other hand, the purified water inlet 25 is connected via the hose 63 between the purified water cartridge 10 and the purified water cartridge-equipment main body at the bottom bottom of the sink. In order to require redundancy in the intermediate hose 63, the flow path joint 34 which is the purified water inlet 25 is disposed on the upper part on the back side. The reason for the rear side is to prevent the water purification cartridge-device-main body hose 63 having redundancy from being complicated under the sink when it is disposed on the front side.

  The flow path joint 34 is rotatable about a direction perpendicular to the back surface of the apparatus main body 20 that is a connection surface with the apparatus main body 20. Since the flow path coupling 34 itself has an L shape, the opening portion of the flow path coupling 34 that serves as a connection surface between the water purification cartridge and the apparatus main body hose 63 faces from the right side direction to the left side direction of the apparatus main body 20. Can be changed. The flow path joint 34 is fitted into the apparatus main body 20 with the flow path joint cover 34a so as to be rotatable. A metering valve 39 is fitted into the opening of the flow passage joint 34 on the apparatus main body 20 side.

  In accordance with the rotation of the flow path joint 34, the direction of the hose 63 between the water purification cartridge and the apparatus main body connected also changes. The bottom of the sink usually has a rectangular shape, and there is a limited space in which an apparatus for sinking water such as a drainage pipe and a water pipe can be installed and an ionic water generator can be attached. In such an installation environment, it is difficult to route the hose 63 between the water purification cartridge and the apparatus main body having redundancy, and if it is bent forcibly, the inner diameter changes, the flow rate changes, and the operation of the ionic water generator is affected. . However, in the ionic water generating apparatus to which the present invention is applied, the flow path joint 34 rotates, and the direction of the water purification cartridge-device main body hose 63 can be changed to an appropriate direction. Moreover, also when taking out the water purification cartridge 10, the flow path coupling 34 can be rotated in the direction which is easy to take out, and it becomes easy to take out.

  In advance, as shown in FIG. 1, the ionic water generating device is disposed below the sink and connects one plug of the raw water-water faucet hose 61 extending from the water faucet body 30 to the water pipe. By doing so, raw water is supplied to the faucet body 30. Further, the jack of the faucet body-water purification cartridge hose 62 extending from the faucet body 30 is connected to the plug of the water purification cartridge 10 so that the raw water can flow into the water purification cartridge 10 from the water faucet body 30. Further, a jack of the water purification cartridge-device main body hose 63 extending from the device main body 20 is connected to a plug of the water purification cartridge so that purified water can flow into the device main body 20 from the water purification cartridge 10. And so that the ionic water produced | generated with the apparatus main body 20 can flow in into the spout 31 or the drain pipe 32, the spout hose 64 and the drain hose 65 extended from the faucet main body 30 are respectively the spout outlet 22 and the drain outlet 23. Connect with. Here, since the water purification cartridge 10 does not require replacement, it is fixed and connected with a hose stopper. Next, the connector 73 a of the operation unit cord 73 extended from the operation panel 40 is connected to the connector connection unit (terminal unit) of the apparatus main body 20 so that the control unit 71 and the operation panel 40 can communicate with each other. Finally, the plug of the power supply coat of the apparatus main body 20 is connected to an outlet.

  As described above, in the ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment, the faucet body 30 is arranged such that the operation panel exterior body 49 covers the operation panel substrate 48 and the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are separated from each other. Therefore, even if surface dew condensation occurs in the water discharge pipe 31 through which water is likely to cause a temperature difference from the outside air, the operation section outer body 49 is less likely to receive a temperature change from the water discharge pipe 31. 49 does not cause surface condensation, and prevents the operation unit board 48 inside the operation panel exterior body 49 from malfunctioning. In addition to covering a portion of the water discharge pipe 31 with the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 attached to the operation panel exterior body 49 to improve the aesthetics, the water discharge pipe 31 is condensed when the water discharge pipe 31 condenses and accumulates water. Water can be drained and cleaned by detaching the exterior body 90. Further, since the operation panel exterior body 49 supports the water discharge pipe 31, the water discharge pipe 31 is a long object and is bent, so that the structure can be strengthened by being supported by the operation panel exterior body 49. Moreover, since it has the lighting part 91, the space is produced between the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, and such a space has high humidity and prefers a place where light does not enter. Although it is easy to become a pest house, the pests such as cockroaches do not like the light house because they have the daylighting section 91 and take in light. Since a hole is formed in the water discharge tube outer body 90 and the daylighting unit 92 is provided, not only light can be taken in but also water can be discharged from the inside of the water discharge tube outer body 90 through the daylighting unit 92. Further, since the daylighting portion 92 formed so as to penetrate is formed on the lower side of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, it is difficult for water to be stored inside the water discharge pipe exterior body 90.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
An ionic water generator according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is a side view of the faucet of the ionic water generator according to the present embodiment.

  The ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as the ionic water generating apparatus according to the first embodiment, and the separation form between the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31, the water discharge pipe of the operation panel exterior body 49. This is a configuration in which the support structure 31 is changed.

  For convenience of explanation of the changed portion, the faucet body 30 according to the first embodiment will be described first. FIG. 13A is a side view of the faucet body of the ionic water generating device according to the first embodiment. An operation panel exterior body 49 is disposed away from the lower end side of the water discharge pipe 31. The lower end of the water discharge pipe 31 is connected to the water discharge pipe 31 and the joint rod 81 of the water discharge hose 64, and the connection portion is covered with a joint exterior body 82. The lower side of the operation panel exterior body 40 is slightly separated from the joint exterior body 82. Therefore, the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are separated except for the support portion. As for the support structure, a part of the upper end of the operation panel exterior body 49 is formed to protrude, and the protruding portion supports the water discharge pipe 31. Since the protruding portion has a low connection position with the water discharge pipe 31, even when condensation occurs in the water discharge pipe 31, it is prevented from dripping onto the operation panel exterior body 49.

  Next, the faucet body 30 in which the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 are separated from each other will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the distance between the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 is tripled compared to FIG. 13 (a). Further, since the separation distance is tripled, the supporting structure is maintained by connecting the operation panel exterior body 49 and the water discharge pipe 31 with the intermediate 83 without further projecting the protruding portion of the operation panel exterior body 49. . Similarly to the protruding portion of the operation panel exterior body 49, the intermediate 83 has a connection position of the intermediate 83 with the operation panel exterior body 90 higher than a connection position of the intermediate 83 with the water discharge pipe 31. Water droplets due to condensation generated in the water pipe 31 are prevented from reaching the operation panel exterior body 90 via an intermediate.

  Next, the faucet body 30 without the support portion will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 (c), there is no support portion, and the separation distance is tripled compared to FIG. 13 (a) as in FIG. 13 (b). Instead of the support portion, the joint exterior body 82 is extended and formed. Since the joint exterior body 82 is formed to extend as described above, not only the lower end of the water discharge pipe 31 but also the middle part of the water discharge pipe 31 is supported by the joint exterior body 82. Only the water discharge pipe 31 can be made difficult to bend.

Next, the faucet body 30 in which the intermediate 83 is connected to the water discharge pipe 31 will be described with reference to FIG. The intermediate 83 is fused to the water discharge pipe 31. The bottom surface of the intermediate 83 is in contact with the upper surface of the operation panel exterior body 49 in a single plane, and the operation panel exterior body 49 is reliably supported via the intermediate 83. Since it supports reliably, even when the water pressure change by operation of the handle 33 arises, a vibration can be suppressed reliably.
[Connection of operation panel exterior body, water discharge pipe, intermediate]
Each connection may be completely fixed by fusing one, but if both are fused, it is difficult to take out the operation panel exterior body 49. Therefore, it is preferable that at least one of the terminals can be disconnected by screwing or simply fixing.

(Third embodiment of the present invention)
An ionic water generator according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 14 is a front view and a side view of the water discharge pipe exterior device of the ionic water generating device according to the present embodiment.

  The ionic water generating apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as the ionic water generating apparatus according to the first embodiment, and has a configuration in which the daylighting unit 92 of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is changed.

  For convenience of explanation of the changed portion, the faucet body 30 according to the first embodiment will be described first.

  As shown in FIG. 8, it has the lighting part 92 formed in the front side of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 through the water discharge pipe exterior body 9. This prevents light from entering the lighting section 92 from entering the space formed by the operation panel exterior body 49, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, and the surrounding exterior body 80, and accumulates in this space. Water can be drained from the daylighting unit 92.

  Next, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 having a plurality of daylighting units 92 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14A, three daylighting portions 92 that increase in size from the upper side to the lower side are provided in the center of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. By providing a plurality of daylighting units 92 in this way, not only water can be drained smoothly, but also light can be transmitted to the space formed by the operation panel exterior body 49, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90, and the surrounding exterior body 80. In addition to preventing a large amount of incident pests and becoming a habitat for pests, the inflow of air is smooth, so that the temperature difference between the water discharge pipe 31 and the outside air is reduced, and the condensation itself is reduced.

  The water discharge pipe exterior body 90 in which the daylighting portion 92 is formed at the lower end of the center will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, according to this, the water that is going to be stored in the space formed by the operation panel exterior body 49, the water discharge tube exterior body 90, and the surrounding exterior body 80 can be smoothly drained. Further, structurally, the lower end side of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is weak. In other words, the lower end portion of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is easily widened, and the operation panel exterior body 49 of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 is provided. Easy to attach to and detach from.

  The water discharge pipe exterior body 90 in which the daylighting portion 92 is formed on the lower side of both side surfaces will be described with reference to FIG. If it is a normal kitchen, light can be received from the front side of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. However, depending on the kitchen, if the light can be received only from the lateral direction, the light from the lateral direction is closer to the front direction. When it is stronger than light, it is desirable to use the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 in which the lighting part 92 is formed on the side surface.

  The water discharge pipe exterior body 90 shown in FIG.14 (d) forms the lighting part 92 of the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 of the said FIG.14 (c) in the lower end. According to this, it can drain more smoothly.

  In this embodiment, although the lighting part 92 of the various water discharge pipe exterior bodies 90 was demonstrated, generally speaking, it is desirable to change the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 to be used according to the environment where the ionic water generating device is arranged. In a cold region, the temperature difference between the outside air of the room and the water discharge pipe 31 is large, and condensation tends to occur, and the amount of water due to condensation is large. In this case, the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 shown in FIG. 14B or FIG. It is desirable to use

(Other embodiments)
[Gap between the water discharge pipe exterior body and the surrounding exterior body]
In the ionic water generating apparatus according to the first embodiment, it is assumed that a gap is normally formed in a joint portion between the water discharge pipe outer body 90 and the surrounding outer body 80, and water is not drained in this gap. If a material having a small corner is used, water in the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 can be drained from a small gap.
[Light emission inside the water discharge tube exterior]
In the ionic water generating apparatus according to the first embodiment, a light emitting element such as an LED can be arranged in the water discharge tube outer body 90. By lighting the light emitting element, the inside of the water discharge tube outer body 90 is pests. It can prevent becoming a niece. The light emitting element can be disposed on the back surface of the operation panel substrate 48, and the operation panel exterior body 49 of the light emitting element disposed portion is a highly transparent plastic such as acrylic resin, PET (polyethylene terephthalate copolymer), styrene resin or the like. Can be used to irradiate the water discharge tube exterior 90 with the light of the light emitting element.

The light emission period is preferably a period in which light from the outside does not enter the water discharge pipe exterior body 90. When the light detection sensor using the light receiving element detects light, the light emitting element is not turned on, and when the light detection sensor does not detect light, the light emitting element is turned on. In addition, although the light emitting element can continuously maintain the lighting state, the light emitting element can also be in a blinking state, so that useless power consumption can be suppressed and the replacement period of the light emitting element can be extended. As a blinking cycle, a lighting cycle of several seconds or more in several seconds to several minutes is also effective.
[Configuration other than penetration of daylighting section]
In the ionic water generating apparatus according to the first embodiment, the daylighting portion 91 is formed by penetrating, but a highly transparent plastic such as acrylic resin, PET (polyethylene terephthalate copolymer), styrene resin or the like is formed in the penetrating hole portion. Even if it shape | molds, the objective of irradiating light inside the water discharge pipe exterior body 90 can be achieved.

  Although the present invention has been described with the above embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the embodiments, and various modifications or improvements can be added to these embodiments. . And embodiment which added such a change or improvement is also contained in the technical scope of the present invention. This is apparent from the claims and the means for solving the problems.

It is a perspective view of the installation state of the ion water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view of the ion water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the internal view of an apparatus main body. It is a block block diagram of the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of an operation part and a main part operation part of an ionic water generating device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view, rear view, and AA arrow sectional drawing of the faucet body of the ionic water generating apparatus concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view from the back direction of the faucet body of the ionic water generating apparatus concerning the 1st embodiment of the present invention, and the perspective view before assembling with the operation panel and the water discharge pipe exterior part. It is the disassembled perspective view and principal part perspective view of the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concern on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view, a front view, a rear view, and a side view of a water discharge pipe exterior body of the ionic water generating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view of the operation panel of the ion water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, AA arrow sectional drawing, a rear view, a rear perspective view, and an exploded perspective view. It is the top view, front view, and bottom view of the apparatus main body of the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the top view at the time of removing the lid | cover of the apparatus main body of the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a rear view, and a right view. It is a disassembled perspective view of the apparatus main body of the ionic water production | generation apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the faucet of the ionic water generating device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view and side view of a water discharge pipe exterior body of an ionic water generating device concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the installation state of the ionized water production | generation apparatus of background art. It is sectional drawing of the side surface of the faucet body of the ionic water production | generation apparatus of background art. It is the front view, side view, back view, and bottom view of the faucet body of the ionic water generating apparatus of the background art.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Water purification cartridge 20 Apparatus main body 21 Electrolytic tank 21a 1st electrolysis chamber 21b 2nd electrolysis chamber 21c 3rd electrolysis chamber 21d 4th electrolysis chamber 21e 1st electrode plate 21f 2nd electrode plate 21g 3rd electrode Plate 21h Partition 21i Partition 22 Discharge outlet 23 Discharge outlet 24 Solenoid valve 25 Purified inlet 26 Branching portion 27 Alkaline flow path 28 Acid flow path 29 Calcium case 29a Calcium case lid 30 Water faucet body 31 Water discharge pipe 32 Drain pipe 33 Handle 34 Channel joint 34a Channel joint cover 34b Channel joint screw 35 Front case 36 Rear case 37 Bottom screw 38 Horizontal screw 40 Operation panel 41 Strong alkali button 42 Drinking button 43 Acidic water button 44 Reset button 45 Appropriate flow rate lamp 41a Strong Alkaline lamp 42a Alkaline 3 lamp 42 Alkaline 2 lamp 42c Alkaline 1 lamp 42d Water purification lamp 43a Acidic water lamp 46 Cartridge replacement lamp 47 Washing lamp 48 Operation panel board 49 Operation panel exterior body 49a Front case 49b Rear case 49c Screw hole 49d Machine screw 49e Panel 49f Case backing 49g Board Holder 49h Screw hole 49i Machine screw 50 Main body operation part 51 Life setting button 51a 10000l life setting lamp 51b 8000l life setting lamp 51c 4000l life setting lamp 51 Lid 51a Lid screw 51b Lid screw holder 52 Connector connection part 53 Operation panel code groove 53a Groove claw 53b Groove hole 53c Drainage 54 Connector connection area 55 Main unit operation panel area 56 Connector connection protection cover 57 Main body operation panel board 8 Connector connection hole 61 Hose between raw water and faucet body 62 Hose between faucet body and water purification cartridge 63 Hose between water purification cartridge and device main body 64 Water discharge hose 65 Drain hose 71 Control part 72 Power supply part 73 Operation panel code 73a Operation panel code Connector 74 Recording unit 80 Surrounding exterior body 81 Joint housing 82 Joint exterior body 83 Intermediate 90 Water discharge pipe exterior body 91 Daylighting section 92 Water discharge pipe 93 Water discharge pipe hole 101 Water supply pipe 102 Water supply pipe 103 Main body 104 Water discharge pipe 105 Drain pipe 106 Operation panel 107 Water faucet 108 Water discharge channel member 109 Discharge pipe 109a Convex portion 110 Drainage channel member 111 Discharge pipe 111a Convex portion 112 Operation switch 113 Operation case 114 Rear case 115 Lower case 115a Screw hole 115b Boss 116 Operation substrate 1 7 Packing 118 Cable 118a Connector 119 Connection joint 120 Nut for fixing the discharge pipe 121 Hose band 122 Nut for fixing the discharge pipe 123 Fixing bracket 124 Screw 125 Alkaline switch 126 Water purification switch 127 Acid switch 128 Cartridge life lamp 129 Cartridge replacement lamp 130 Alkaline water selection Lamp 131 Water purification selection lamp 132 Acidic water selection lamp 133 Water signal lamp 134 Water stop / water switch 135 Upper case 135a Frame 135b Mounting hole 135c Insertion hole 135e Boss 135f Concave 135g Branch joint insertion hole 135h Boss 136 Operation cover 136a For LED viewing Hole 136b Operation surface 136c Operation board storage chamber 136d Claw 136e Water signal board installation surface 136f Positioning rib 137 Ring-shaped panel 137a Inner wall 137b Field of view 137c Reflection chamber 138 Water discharge joint 138a Water passage 138b Reflector plate 138c Pressing rib 138d Male thread 138e Hole 138f Water discharge side inlet hole 138g Outlet hole 138h Groove 138h Groove 138h Water passage 139b Water passage 139c Male thread portion 139d Water discharge side insertion tube 139e Water discharge side insertion tube 140 Joint for hose 141 Water discharge hose 142 Water discharge hose 143 Operation board box 144 O-ring

Claims (4)

An operation unit that receives operations from the user;
An operation section board arranged on a rear surface of the operating portion,
An operation unit exterior body that covers at least the operation unit substrate and side surfaces of the operation unit, and the entire back surface of the operation unit substrate ;
A water discharge pipe for discharging ion water;
A surrounding outer package surrounding a proximal end side of the water discharge pipe and a base end side of the operating portion outer body,
An electrolytic cell disposed under the sink and generating ionic water from water flowing in by applying voltage to the electrodes ;
Covering a part of the water discharge pipe, and comprising a water discharge pipe outer body detachable from the operation part outer body ,
The operation unit exterior body and the water discharge pipe are provided along a surface covering the entire back surface of the operation unit substrate in the operation unit exterior body, and at least the operation unit exterior body is the back surface of the operation unit substrate. in the region covering the, the operation unit apart and the outer body and the water discharge pipe, the ion water generator having the water discharge pipe outer body lighting section. The operation unit exterior body has a receiving portion protruding in a direction in which the water discharge pipe is provided in a region other than a region covering the back surface of the operation unit substrate, and the receiving unit supports the water discharge tube. and that the ionic water generator according to claim 1. The ionic water generating apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the daylighting portion of the water discharge tube exterior body is formed so as to penetrate the water discharge tube exterior body . The ionic water generating apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the daylighting unit is formed below the water discharge tube exterior body .

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