JP4706046B2 - Ion generator, ion generator and static eliminator - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to an ion generating element, an ion generator, and a static eliminator, and more particularly to an ion generating element having good maintainability such as replacement and cleaning, and an ion generator / static eliminator using the ion generating element.

  For example, in the case of a conventional type static eliminator, a general conventional ion generator / static eliminator applies a high voltage from a high voltage power source to a sharp needle-shaped ion generating electrode to generate a corona discharge. Is ionized. The needle-shaped ion generation electrode needs to generate corona discharge efficiently with the opposite ground electrode, so it is necessary to ensure a certain insulation distance, and to form the ion generation There is a problem that space is limited and there is a limit to the miniaturization of an efficient ion generator and static eliminator.

  In addition, with long-term use, the needle-shaped ion generating electrode is less likely to generate corona discharge due to the accumulation of dust and the like and wear due to physical sputtering, and the ion generation efficiency tends to decrease. Also, the ground electrode that is opposed to the needle-shaped ion generation electrode and is provided to stabilize the discharge also causes accumulation of dust and the like due to electrostatic adsorption due to high voltage and physical sputtering of the ion generation electrode. Contamination progressed and became a factor of reducing the ion generation efficiency.

  Therefore, the user is periodically forced to perform maintenance work to improve the ion generation efficiency by cleaning or replacing the needle-shaped ion generating electrode sharpened portion and further cleaning the ground electrode and its surroundings. Such maintenance work is cleaning the inside of the structure having a sharpened portion, and is also a part to which a high voltage is applied, so the work is dangerous and troublesome.

  Therefore, a plate-like ion generating element has been developed in which the discharge electrode and the induction electrode are arranged on a plate-like dielectric instead of a needle-like ion generating electrode (see Patent Documents 1 to 3).

JP 2003-323964 A JP 2003-249327 A JP 2004-105517 A

  In the techniques shown in Patent Literatures 1 to 3, a high-voltage power source is applied between a discharge electrode and an induction electrode via a dielectric to locally discharge and generate ions. It has become a shape. In addition, since local discharge is used, it is possible to generate the same amount of ions with lower voltage and lower power consumption than a needle-shaped ion generating electrode, and a coating layer is formed on the discharge electrode. By forming the insulating protective layer, deterioration of the electrode, current leakage to the creepage surface, and maintenance can be improved, so that problems with the needle-shaped ion generating electrode are reduced.

  However, the ion generation by the electrode structure formed through the dielectric as described above causes the impedance between the electrodes to increase unless a relatively high frequency power is supplied, so that the efficiency is extremely reduced and ions are generated. I can't do that.

  In the case where the positive and negative ions are generated alternately from one ion generating element by applying an AC type power supply, when the high frequency high voltage power supply is applied, the generation time interval between the positive ions and the negative ions is extremely short. Therefore, the generated ions are neutralized with the opposite polarity ions generated in the next cycle, become electrically stable, and the ions are very difficult to jump out, resulting in a decrease in the overall generation efficiency. (See FIG. 21).

  In addition, when a high-voltage power supply (such as a pulse wave) having a DC component including a high-frequency component that allows easy adjustment of the ion concentration is applied, a positive voltage generated by applying a high-voltage power supply having a positive DC component. Compared with the case where the high-frequency high-voltage power source is applied, the ions are repelled by the Coulomb force, and ions can be ejected in a wide area to prevent neutralization. However, since ions of only one polarity are generated, in the case of an ion generator or a static eliminator that requires ions of both polarities, at least another set of two sets of devices is required. The advantage in terms of space cannot be expected.

  In addition, when bipolar ions are required, for example, at least two ion generating elements are used to generate positive ions and negative ions. Variations are likely to occur. That is, when the distance between the ion generating elements is relatively short, the generated ions are neutralized due to neutralization of the generated ions, and when the distance between the ion generating elements is far away, spatially An unbalanced portion of ions is generated. For this reason, when commercializing applications with different uses and sizes, the optimum conditions must be derived taking into account the difference in capacity depending on the mounting position of the ion generating element, so the impact on cost in terms of product development Is big.

  In order to save space, it is possible to package two ion generating elements in one package and apply a DC high voltage power supply of each polarity. However, a discharge electrode for generating positive ions and a discharge electrode for generating negative ions are used. Because of the spatial proximity, neutralization due to the mixture of positive ions and negative ions increases, and the overall generation efficiency decreases. Further, even if the structure of the ion generating element is taken, it is equivalent to the case where two elements are manufactured, so that no cost merit can be expected (see FIG. 22).

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the present inventor has a dielectric having at least two surfaces, at least two discharge electrodes disposed on at least two surfaces of the dielectric, An ion generating element, an ion generator, and a static eliminator having an induction electrode disposed inside and receiving the action of the at least two discharge electrodes have been proposed previously (Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-043456).

  This previously proposed technology can generate both positive ions and negative ions with a single ion generating element, has high generation efficiency, is stable with little variation in generation capability, and further reduces cost and space. Is possible. Furthermore, in an ion generator provided with an ion generating element, the generated ion can be easily delivered by arranging the ion generating element in an airflow environment.

  As a result of further research on the previously proposed technique, the present inventor has found that the maintainability at the time of replacement or cleaning is improved by making the ion generating element detachable as a plug + socket. .

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ion generating element having good maintainability such as replacement and cleaning, an ion generator and a static eliminator using the ion generating element.

  The present invention for solving the above-described problems has the following configuration.

1. An ion generating element having a dielectric, a discharge electrode disposed on the dielectric, and an induction electrode disposed inside the dielectric and receiving the action of the discharge electrode, the generating element has a plug part which can be attached and detached from the socket power supply unit for energizing the ion generating element, in Louis on generating elements on the plug portion are provided electrode contacts of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode,
The ion generating element includes a dielectric having at least two surfaces, at least two discharge electrodes disposed on at least two surfaces of the dielectric, and the at least two discharge electrodes disposed inside the dielectric. An ion generating element comprising an induction electrode that receives an action of a discharge electrode, and generating positive ions and negative ions on different surfaces of a dielectric.

2. 2. The ion generation according to claim 1, wherein the plug part is attached to and detached from the socket type power supply part by any means of insertion, fitting, fitting, and pinching to the socket type power supply part. element.

3 . In the above 1 or 2 , wherein the dielectric is a plate-like material having a front surface and a back surface, and positive ions are generated from one surface and negative ions are generated from the other surface. The ion generating element of description.

4 . 4. The ion generating element according to any one of 1 to 3, wherein the number of the induction electrodes is one.

5 . A driving voltage is applied between the discharge electrode and the induction electrode of the ion generating element according to any one of 1 to 4 above, and ions are generated from at least two surfaces of the dielectric by a discharge generated based on the potential difference. An ion generator characterized by being configured to generate.

6 . 6. A static eliminator having a structure in which static elimination is performed by the ion generator according to 5 above.
The following configurations can be given as reference inventions of the present invention.
A. An ion generating element having a dielectric, a discharge electrode disposed on the dielectric, and an induction electrode disposed inside the dielectric and receiving the action of the discharge electrode, The generating element has a plug part that can be attached to and detached from a socket type power supply part that supplies current to the ion generating element, and the plug part is provided with electrode contacts of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode. Generating element.
B. Ion generation according to A above, wherein the plug part is attached to and detached from the socket type power supply part by any means of insertion, fitting, fitting, and pinching to the socket type power supply part element.
C. The ion generating element according to A or B, wherein the ion generating element includes an ion generating element that generates positive ions and an ion generating element that generates negative ions.
D. A driving voltage is applied between the discharge electrode and the induction electrode of the ion generating element according to any one of the above A to C, and ions are generated from at least two surfaces of the dielectric by a discharge generated based on the potential difference. An ion generator characterized by being configured to generate.
E. A static eliminator having a structure in which static elimination is performed by the ion generator described in D above.

According to the first to third aspects of the invention, since the ion generating element has a detachable configuration, maintenance properties such as replacement and cleaning are good. In particular, since the wiring work for removing and attaching the ion generating element is unnecessary, the maintenance time can be shortened, and further, wiring troubles such as disconnection and wiring failure hardly occur. In particular, the ion generating element of the present invention, unlike the conventional sharp needle-shaped ion generating element (electrode), has a structure that does not have a physical sharp point, so that the socket type power supply unit that supplies current to the ion generating element is used. Combined with the configuration having a detachable plug part, it has become possible to safely perform maintenance such as electrode replacement and cleaning work that the operator may directly touch.

Furthermore , since positive ions and negative ions are generated on different surfaces of different dielectrics, positive ions and negative ions are generated in a spatially separated state, so neutralization (cancellation) is reduced. The ion generation efficiency is very good.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce cost, mass production, and space saving by using one induction electrode of the ion generating element.

According to the invention described in claim 3 or 4 , since the discharge electrode is fine and plural, it contributes to space saving and power saving.

According to Reference Invention C , the present invention can be applied even if the ion generating element that generates positive ions and the ion generating element that generates negative ions are separate.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the structure using the ion generating element according to the first to fourth aspects can generate stable ions with high generation efficiency of positive ions and negative ions and less variation in generation capacity. Ion generator that can be

According to the invention shown in claim 6 , since the ion generator shown in claim 5 is used to eliminate static electricity, the generation efficiency of positive ions and negative ions is high, the variation in generation capability is stable, and the cost is low. Space can be reduced, and stable and efficient neutralization can be performed.

  Details of the present invention will be described below.

  First, a preferable basic configuration example of the ion generating element of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  5 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the basic configuration of the ion generating element of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a configuration showing another embodiment of the basic configuration of the ion generating element of the present invention. 8 is a perspective view and a sectional view showing a structural example of the basic configuration of the ion generating element of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view and a sectional view showing another structural example of the basic configuration of the ion generating element of the present invention. 10 to 12 are a plan view and a sectional view showing examples of arrangement of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode on the dielectric, FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a plurality of examples of the protrusion shape of the discharge electrode, and FIG. FIGS. 15A and 15B are explanatory diagrams showing a plurality of examples, and FIG. 15 is a comparison diagram of ion concentrations of an ion generating element that generates both ions on both surfaces of a single package and one dielectric. 8 to 12, the illustration of the configuration of the plug portion 17, which is a detachable configuration described later, is omitted.

  The basic configuration of the ion generating element according to the present invention includes a dielectric having at least two surfaces, at least two discharge electrodes disposed on at least two surfaces of the dielectric, and disposed inside the dielectric. In addition, the ion generating element includes an induction electrode that receives the action of the at least two discharge electrodes, and has a configuration in which positive ions and negative ions are generated on different surfaces of the dielectric.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the ion generating element 1 includes a dielectric 2 having two surfaces, a front surface A and a back surface B. The discharge electrode 1 a is formed on the front surface A, and the discharge electrode 1 b is formed on the back surface B. The induction electrode 3 is disposed inside the dielectric 2 so as to face the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b. The induction electrode 3 receives both actions of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b in common and is surrounded by the dielectric 2, that is, embedded / embedded inside the dielectric 2. One induction electrode 3 may be provided for one ion generating element 1 or a plurality of induction electrodes 3. Further, one induction electrode 3 may be provided for a plurality of ion generating elements 1. It may be configured to be disposed.

  The ion generating element 1 can divide the space into at least two of the front surface A side and the back surface B side with the dielectric 2 itself as a boundary. Therefore, when positive ions are generated from the front surface A and negative ions are generated from the back surface B, that is, when positive ions and negative ions are generated on different surfaces of the dielectric 2 (front surface A and back surface B), they are generated respectively. Since ions are spatially separated by the dielectric 2 itself, neutralization (cancellation) due to mixing of positive ions and negative ions can be suppressed.

By generating positive ions and negative ions on the front surface A and back surface B, a conventional high-frequency high-voltage power supply is applied to periodically generate positive ions and negative ions, or two ion generating elements Unlike the case where a package is formed, that is, two ion generating elements are arranged as a pair on the same plane to generate positive ions and negative ions, ion generation efficiency is good. In addition, when both positive ion and negative ion polarities are required, the space required for mounting can be reduced to about 1/2 compared to the conventional configuration in which each ion generating element is prepared. Thus, in terms of man-hours for maintenance of the ion generating element, element exchanging work and cleaning man-hours are simplified to about ½, and as a result, the cost can be reduced.

  In addition, since the ion generation element 1 has the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the induction electrode 3 formed in an integral structure, the positional relationship for generating positive ions and negative ions can be always constant, so that the ion generation The capability is constant, and the capability difference due to the interference effect due to the polarity of each ion generating element is difficult to reach. Therefore, when commercializing applications with different uses and sizes, the derivation of the optimum conditions is simplified, the product development is easy and the cost can be reduced, and speedy product provision is possible.

  The ion generating element 1 in FIG. 5 is a power source 4 and a high voltage power source (hereinafter referred to as a DC type power source) having a direct current component including a high frequency component, and has a configuration shown in FIG. 6 as a specific example of a circuit. In the circuit example shown in FIG. 6, 4 is a power supply, 4A is a positive high voltage circuit, 4B is a negative high voltage circuit, 4C and 4D are transmission circuits, 4E is an output control circuit, and 4F is a power supply circuit. According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to adjust the ion balance by a conventional control method for controlling ON and OFF of the output voltage. As the ion balance adjusting means, conventionally known control methods such as output current control, power source bias control, induction electrode bias control, etc. can be adopted. In applications where ion balance accuracy is required, a method of ensuring the accuracy by sensing the ion generation state can be employed.

  Further, the ion generating element 1 of the present invention is not limited to the DC type power supply, and an AC type power supply may be used as shown in FIG. The generation efficiency is stable and the variation in generation capacity is small and stable, and the cost and space can be saved. The ion balance adjusting means can be easily adjusted by using a publicly known control method as in the case of the DC power source. Note that the reference numerals in FIG. 7 indicate the members and configurations of the reference numerals described in FIG.

As a structural example of the ion generating element 1 of the present invention, FIG. 8 {(a) is a perspective view, and (b) is a cross-sectional view. } Is given as an example.
In the example of FIG. 8, the discharge electrodes 1 a and 1 b are formed at two locations on the front surface A and the back surface B of the plate-like dielectric 2, and the induction electrode 3 is formed so as to be surrounded by the dielectric 2.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 5, 7 and 8, the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b are disposed on the two surfaces (the front surface A and the back surface B) of the plate-like dielectric 3, but the present invention provides 2 In addition to one surface and two discharge electrodes, three or more discharge electrodes may be disposed on three or more surfaces. However, in order to balance positive ions and negative ions, the number of faces is preferably an even number that can be divided by 2, and the number of discharge electrodes also generates negative ions with the discharge electrodes 1a that generate positive ions. The number of discharge electrodes 1b is preferably the same. For example, FIG. 9 {(a) is a perspective view, and (b) is a cross-sectional view. } Shows a mode in which four discharge electrodes (1a, 1a, 1b, 1b) are arranged on the four surfaces (A, A ', B, B') of the pillar-shaped dielectric 2. Also in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the action of the four discharge electrodes (1 a, 1 a, 1 b, 1 b) can be commonly received by one induction electrode 3.

  As an example of arrangement of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the induction electrode 3 on the dielectric 2, for example, in the plate-like ion generating element 1 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. Aspects can also be taken. 10 (a) is a plan view and FIG. 10 (b) is a cross-sectional view. } Is an embodiment in which the induction electrode 3 is arranged in a U-shape, and FIG. 11 (a) is a plan view and (b) is a cross-sectional view. } Is a mode in which the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b are diagonally shifted from the induction electrode 3 as a center, and FIG. 12 (a) is a plan view and FIG. 12 (b) is a cross-sectional view. } Is a mode in which the induction electrode 3 is arranged in a mountain shape, and the discharge electrodes 1a, 1a, 1b, and 1b are arranged on the front surface A and the back surface b of the valley portion of the mountain shape of the induction electrode 3.

  The material of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b used in the ion generating element 1 of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it has conductivity, and examples thereof include stainless steel, tungsten, and conductive ceramics. The discharge electrodes 1a and 1b are preferably made of a material that is difficult to deteriorate or melt due to discharge. If the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b are formed and protected by covering the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b with an insulating protective layer such as a surface coating according to the material and usage of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b, the durability of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b is extended. At the same time, dust generation from the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b can be reduced and maintenance can be simplified. Examples of the material for the surface coating include a DLC (diamond-like carbon) thin film coating and an epoxy-based insulating material.

  The shape of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b is preferably a linear shape having a plurality of fine protrusions, and the fine protrusions are preferably 0.01 mm or more and 10 mm or less. The shape of the protrusion is not particularly limited as long as it is a shape capable of generating ions. For example, the shape as shown in FIG. 13A may be used, and other shapes such as a wave shape, a circle shape, and a lattice shape may be used. But you can. It has been found that the ion generation efficiency is most influenced by the distance between the opposing induction electrode 3 and the fine protrusions of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the relationship depending on the protrusion shape, as compared to the shape dependence of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b. Yes. The shape is not particularly limited as long as electric field concentration is likely to occur effectively. For example, the shapes shown in FIGS. In addition, (b)-(g) of FIG. 13 is the elements on larger scale.

  The dielectric 2 used in the ion generating element 1 of the present invention has a configuration in which the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b are formed on the respective surfaces (front surface A, back surface B, etc.) so as to surround the induction electrode 3. . The distance between the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b formed on each surface and the induction electrode 3 formed so as to surround is controlled by the thickness of the dielectric 2, and the thickness is determined by the dielectric constant of the dielectric 2. However, the range of 0.01-5 mm is preferable. In addition, the shape is not particularly limited as long as it has the above-described structure such as a plate shape, a circular shape, a columnar shape, or a columnar shape. Examples of the material of the dielectric 2 include dielectric materials such as alumina, glass, and mica. At the time of molding, dielectric breakdown due to pinholes or the like of the material can be suppressed by laminating dielectric materials, and the withstand voltage can be improved.

  The discharge electrodes 1a and 1b can be formed on the dielectric 2 by using publicly known means, but in the present invention, it is preferably formed by ink jet printing, silk printing, or screen printing.

  Unlike conventional needle-shaped ion generation electrodes, the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b have a structure that does not have a physical sharp point, and because the ion generation efficiency is good, it is possible to drive at a low voltage. In such a case, the danger of touching the ion generating element 1 is reduced.

  In addition, by controlling the distance between the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the induction electrode 3 by the thickness of the dielectric 2, for example, the distance between the discharge electrode 1b and the induction electrode 3 can be set with respect to the distance between the discharge electrode 1a and the induction electrode 3. By increasing the length, it is possible to adjust the amount of ions generated from both. It is known that there is a difference in energy required for generation of positive ions and negative ions, and until now it was necessary to adjust the applied voltage source, but the level of ion generation by controlling the thickness of the dielectric 2 Can also be adjusted.

  The induction electrode 3 is formed so as to be surrounded by the dielectric 2, and functions as a common electrode formed facing the discharge electrodes 1 a and 1 b. The material of the induction electrode 3 is not particularly limited as long as it has conductivity, and examples thereof include stainless steel, tungsten, and conductive ceramics.

  The shape of the induction electrode 3 is not particularly limited as long as it is an electrode structure facing the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b. For example, various shapes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (d) Can be taken.

  According to the ion generating element 1 having the above configuration, a driving voltage is applied between the electrodes of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the induction electrode 3, and either one of the positive ions is generated by the discharge generated based on the potential difference. Since negative ions are generated from one surface and generated from the other surface, positive ions and negative ions are generated in a spatially separated state, so neutralization (cancellation) is reduced and ion generation efficiency is good. In addition, since the positional relationship for generating positive ions and negative ions is always constant, the ion generation capability is also constant, and it is difficult to achieve a difference in capability due to interference effects due to the polarities of the ion generation elements. Therefore, when commercializing applications with different uses and sizes, the derivation of optimum conditions is simplified, and not only product development is easy and cost can be reduced, but also speedy product provision becomes possible.

FIG. 15 shows an ion generating element 1 that generates both ions on both surfaces (front surface A and back surface B) of one dielectric 3 described above, an ion generating element that generates positive ions, and an ion generating element that generates negative ions. Is a comparison diagram of ion concentration with an ion generating element in which two ion generating elements are arranged as a pair on the same plane . As can be seen from FIG. 15, the above-described one ion generating element 1 has better ion generation efficiency than the one-package ion generating element.

  In an ion generation system using a voltage application type corona discharge, there is a case where the ozone concentration is increased at the same time as the ion concentration is increased. In the ion generating element of the present invention, this is not an exception, but in the operation of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the induction electrode 3, electric field concentration between the surfaces is prevented and the current value between the electrodes is suppressed (capacitance between the electrodes). It is known that this can be prevented by reducing the coupling).

Next, the basic configuration of the ion generator according to the present invention will be described.
The ion generator of the present invention applies at least a driving voltage between the discharge electrode and the induction electrode of the ion generating element having the basic configuration described above, and generates at least 2 of the dielectric by discharge generated based on the potential difference. In this configuration, ions are generated from one surface.

  The ion generator is preferably provided with sending means for sending out the generated ions by an air current. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16, the surface A for generating positive ions and the surface B for generating negative ions are provided. The dielectric 2 is disposed along the air flow direction so that the both surfaces A and B are distributed to both sides orthogonal to the air flow direction (arrows a and b) so that both surfaces are in an equal air flow environment. It is preferable to have a configuration. With such a configuration, positive ions and negative ions are generated in a state where they are spatially separated, and while maintaining good generation efficiency with reduced neutralization (offset), positive ions and Negative ions will be carried. Therefore, ion delivery efficiency is high.

  The ion generator is preferably provided with ion concentration adjusting means for changing the amount of at least one of positive ions and negative ions generated.

  Next, a static eliminator that eliminates static electricity with the ion generator will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the specific configuration of the ion generator, the following description of the static eliminator can be referred to.

  17 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the static eliminator of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the static eliminator of the present invention, and FIG. 19 shows another embodiment of the static eliminator of the present invention. A perspective view and FIG. 20 are graphs showing static elimination characteristics of the static eliminator according to the present invention.

  First, FIG. 17 will be described. The embodiment shown in FIG. 17 is a static eliminator 10 that includes the ion generator of the present invention that generates ions by the above-described ion generating element of the present invention, and performs static elimination with the generated ions. is there.

  The static eliminator 10 is provided with an ion generating element 1 and a propeller fan 11 which is a sending means for sending out ions generated by the ion generating element 1. The power supply unit is not shown. The static eliminator 10 is preferably provided with adjusting means for adjusting ion balance and ion concentration.

  Various configurations, such as the size, form, number of ion generating elements 1 to be arranged, the delivery capability of the propeller fan 11, and the like, are appropriately set according to the purpose of use, installation location, and the like. The static eliminator 10 shown in FIG. 17 is classified as a fan-type static eliminator that uses a propeller fan 11 as an ion delivery means.

  In the present embodiment, four ion generating elements 1 are provided in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the propeller fan 11 at a rotation angle of 90 ° with the center of the propeller fan 11 as a base point, so that the generated ions can be efficiently transmitted. The propeller fan 11 is arranged on the front surface. The means for attaching the ion generating element 1 to the static eliminator 10 is preferably provided with the ion generating element 1 in the airflow of the propeller fan 11 so that the generated ions can be efficiently delivered, and the attachment portion is provided outside the airflow. . It is preferable to provide the attachment part of the ion generating element 1 in the outer peripheral edge part under the airflow of the propeller fan 11 so that airflow may not be disturbed.

  The arrangement position of the ion generating element 1 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 17, and for example, another configuration as shown in FIG. 18 can be adopted. The static eliminator 10 shown in FIG. 18 is provided in a state in which the ion generating element 1 is radially covered with four finger guards 15 from a position close to the central axis of the propeller fan 11.

  In the static eliminator 10, the plurality of ion generating elements 1 are arranged such that the positive ion generating surface and the negative ion generating surface are not in the same space (arranged so that the same polar surfaces face each other). In some cases, the best static elimination performance is obtained. As shown in FIG. 20, in the case of the example (1) in which positive ions and negative ions exist in the same space, the ion balance gradually loses the ion balance as the distance from the ion generation unit increases. The negative voltage attenuation greatly exceeded the positive voltage attenuation. On the other hand, in the case of the example (2) in which the ion generating elements 1 are arranged so that the same polar surfaces face each other, a good ion balance is obtained even at a point 60 cm away, and the same charge removal time is obtained.

  As a specific example of installing the positive ion generation surface and the negative ion generation surface so as not to be in the same space, for example, in FIG. The surface having the discharge electrode 1a) and the lower surfaces of the two lower ion generating elements 1 may be the positive ion generating surfaces (surfaces having the discharge electrode 1a). Further, in FIG. 18, the right side of the upper ion generating element 1 and the upper side of the right ion generating element 1 are respectively positive ion generating surfaces (surfaces having the discharge electrodes 1 a), and the lower ion generating element 1 The left surface side and the lower surface side of the left ion generating element 1 may each be a positive ion generating surface (surface having the discharge electrode 1a).

  The static eliminator of the present invention is not limited to the fan-type static eliminator shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, and for example, a configuration as shown in FIG. 19 can be adopted. The static eliminator 10 shown in FIG. 19 is classified as a bar-type static eliminator that uses compressed air as ion delivery means.

  That is, for example, at least one ion generating element 1... Is arranged on a straight line, and the compressed air blowing ports 16. It is provided, and the ions generated by the ion generating elements 1... Are sent away by the air flow rate. In addition, the same code | symbol shows the same member and structure.

  Since the ionizer 10 of the present invention as shown in FIGS. 17, 18 and 19 can efficiently arrange the ion generating element 1 inside the airflow, the airflow is very efficiently delivered. In addition, since the static elimination can be performed without using a compressed air supply source if the static elimination target is a relatively short distance, a static eliminator that does not use an airflow can be configured.

  In the static eliminator of the present invention, as a means for adjusting the ion balance (ion concentration), it is preferable to use a control method that controls ON and OFF of the output voltage, but output current control, power source bias control, The ion balance may be adjusted by other control methods such as induction electrode bias control. In applications where ion balance accuracy is required, it is preferable to take a method of ensuring the accuracy by sensing the ion generation state.

  Since the ion generating element 1 used in the static eliminator 10 of the present invention can be driven at a low voltage as described above, the risk is reduced, so that ions are generated on the front surface or the surface side of the static eliminator 10. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which the element 1 is exposed. By adopting a structure in which the ion generating element 1 is exposed, not only replacement and cleaning at the time of maintenance are easy, but also the structural material that blocks generated ions is reduced, and the ion generation efficiency is further improved.

  Next, a desorption configuration of the ion generating element 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an ion generating element having a desorption configuration, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of the ion generating element of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating another example of the ion generating element having a desorption configuration. 4 and 4 are configuration diagrams showing an example of the ion generating element of FIG.

  The ion generating element 1 of the present invention has the basic configuration as described above, and FIGS. 1 and 2 {(a) represents the front surface A side, (b) represents a cross section, and (c) represents the rear surface B side. }, A plug-type plug 17 that can be attached to and detached from the socket-type power supply 12 that supplies current to the ion generating element 1 is provided. The plug 17 includes electrode contacts 13 and 13 of the discharge electrodes 1a and 1b and the induction electrode 3 as shown in FIG. The electrode contact 14 is provided. Note that the illustration of the source of the power supply is omitted.

  The plug part 17 is attached to and detached from the socket type power supply unit 12 by insertion into the insertion port 18 provided in the socket type power supply unit 12 as shown in FIG. Inside the insertion port portion 18, there is provided an energizing contact 19 that energizes the electrode contacts 13, 13, and 14 in contact or non-contact. The detaching means is not limited to insertion, but may be means such as fitting, fitting, pinching, etc., or any of publicly known connection means represented by male-female type and concave-convex type may be adopted. Can do.

  With the configuration in which the detachable plug portion 17 is provided in the socket type power supply portion 12, the ion generating element 1 can be attached and detached very easily during replacement and cleaning. Therefore, the maintainability is very good. In particular, since the wiring work for removing and attaching the ion generating element 1 is not required, the maintenance time can be shortened, and further, wiring troubles such as disconnection and wiring failure hardly occur.

  The ion generating element 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be applied to, for example, the static eliminator 10 shown in FIG. 17 described above.

  The desorption configuration of the ion generating element 1 is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and other configurations can be adopted. For example, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is 90 degrees different from the embodiment shown in FIGS. The ion generating element 1 of this embodiment can be applied to, for example, FIGS. 18 and 19 described above.

The perspective view which shows an example of the ion generating element which has a desorption structure Configuration diagram showing an example of the ion generating element of FIG. The perspective view which shows the other example of the ion generating element which has a desorption structure. The block diagram which shows an example of the ion generating element of FIG. The block diagram which shows one Example of the basic composition of the ion generating element of this invention Circuit diagram of FIG. The block diagram which shows the other Example of the basic composition of the ion generating element of this invention The perspective view and sectional drawing which show the structural example of the basic composition of the ion generating element of this invention The perspective view and sectional drawing which show the other structural example of the basic composition of the ion generating element of this invention Plane view and sectional view showing an example of arrangement of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode on the dielectric Plane view and sectional view showing an example of arrangement of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode on the dielectric Plane view and sectional view showing an example of arrangement of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode on the dielectric Explanatory drawing showing multiple examples of protrusion shape of discharge electrode Explanatory diagram showing multiple examples of the shape of the induction electrode Comparison diagram of ion concentration between ion generator of one package and ion generator that generates both ions on both sides of one dielectric Explanatory drawing explaining the arrangement | positioning position with respect to the airflow direction of an ion generating element. The perspective view which shows one Example of the static eliminator of this invention The perspective view which shows the other Example of the static eliminator of this invention The perspective view which shows the other Example of the static eliminator of this invention The graph which shows the static elimination characteristic of the static eliminator which concerns on this invention Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the conventional ion generating element which produces | generates a positive ion and a negative ion by turns alternately with one ion generating element. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the conventional ion generating element which makes two ion generating elements into one package, and generates a positive ion and a negative ion simultaneously.

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An ion generating element having a dielectric, a discharge electrode disposed on the dielectric, and an induction electrode disposed inside the dielectric and receiving the action of the discharge electrode, the generating element has a plug part which can be attached and detached from the socket power supply unit for energizing the ion generating element, in Louis on generating elements on the plug portion are provided electrode contacts of the discharge electrode and the induction electrode,
The ion generating element includes a dielectric having at least two surfaces, at least two discharge electrodes disposed on at least two surfaces of the dielectric, and the at least two discharge electrodes disposed inside the dielectric. An ion generating element comprising an induction electrode that receives an action of a discharge electrode, and generating positive ions and negative ions on different surfaces of a dielectric.   2. The ion according to claim 1, wherein the plug part is attached to and detached from the socket type power supply part by any means of insertion, fitting, fitting, and pinching to the socket type power supply part. Generating element. Wherein the dielectric is a plate-shaped member having a front surface and a back surface, generated from the positive ions either side, according to claim 1 or 2 negative ions, characterized in that a structure generated from the other surface The ion generating element as described in. The ion generating element according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the induction electrode is one. By the driving voltage between the discharge electrode and the induction electrode of the ion generating device according to any one of claims 1-4 is applied, generated on the basis of the potential difference discharge, ions from at least two faces of said dielectric An ion generator characterized by having a configuration that generates A static eliminator having a structure in which static elimination is performed by the ion generator according to claim 5 .

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