Electron generator and method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

To provide an electron generator which can efficiently emit electrons to achieve a greater activation effect, and to provide a method for manufacturing the same.SOLUTION: An electron generator designed to be installed on an elongate electron supply target is provided, the electron generator comprising a cover and a cylindrically formed electron generating member provided inside the cover, and being configured to allow the electron supply target to be inserted into the cylindrical electron generating member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electron generating device and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, attempts have been made to achieve various activation effects using electrons. For example, when a vehicle such as an automobile runs, static electricity is generated on the vehicle due to frictional contact between the air and the vehicle, and an electric charge (generally a positive charge) is charged to the body of the vehicle, etc., which reduces the engine's combustion efficiency and inhibits piston operation. However, by providing negatively charged electrons to the vehicle, engine performance is activated, engine combustion efficiency is improved, and inhibition of piston operation is prevented.

[0003] Furthermore, in order to improve the cooling performance of refrigerators and air conditioners, it is necessary to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the refrigerant in the evaporator. By supplying electrons through the evaporator, which is the passage for the refrigerant used in the cooling device, or through the pipes through which the refrigerant flows, the electrons act on the refrigerant and promote its activation. As a result, a film of activated refrigerant adheres tightly to the metal inner wall surfaces of the evaporator and pipes, improving the heat exchange efficiency between the refrigerant and the metal inner wall surfaces of the evaporator and pipes. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As described above, by supplying electrons to various objects or substances, it is possible to activate the objects themselves or to activate devices containing the substances, but there is a need for the development of an electron generating device that can efficiently emit electrons and exert an even greater activation effect. The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and aims to provide an electron generating device that can efficiently emit electrons and exert a greater activation effect, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The above-mentioned object of the present invention is achieved by an electron generating device to be installed on a long-shaped electron supply object, comprising a cover body and a cylindrically shaped electron generating member disposed inside the cover body, and configured so that the electron supply object can be inserted into the cylindrical electron generating member.

[0006] Furthermore, with regard to the above-mentioned electron generating device, the electron generating member comprises a cylindrical base portion, an electron generating layer arranged on the inner surface side of the base portion, and an electrode layer arranged on the electron generating layer, and the electron generating layer comprises a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance and a powder of an electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, and it is preferable that the powder of the electron generating material includes at least titanium dioxide powder.

[0007] It is also preferable that a metal magnesium layer be further provided between the electron generating layer and the electrode layer.

[0008] The base portion is preferably made of ferrite.

[0009] The outer peripheral surface of the base portion is preferably covered with an insulating material.

[0010] Preferably, the electron generating layer and the electrode layer are bonded to each other via a conductive adhesive.

[0011] Preferably, the electron generating layer, the metal magnesium layer, and the electrode layer are adhered to one another via a conductive adhesive.

[0012] The electron generating layer preferably further contains a metal binder, and the metal binder is preferably zinc.

[0013] Furthermore, it is preferable that the cover body has a pair of case pieces supported by a hinge so as to be able to open and close freely, and that outlet holes for guiding the long-sized electron supply object are provided at both ends, and that the electron generating member has a pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members housed in each case piece, is formed into a cylindrical shape by combining the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating members, is configured to be able to house the electron supply object inside, and is configured to be able to clamp the long-sized electron supply object in a clamping direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0014] It is also preferable that each of the electron generating half members comprises a semi-cylindrical base half, the electron generating layer arranged on the inner surface side of the base half, and the electrode layer arranged on the electron generating layer.

[0015] Further, it is preferable that the cylindrical base portion can be formed by combining the pair of semi-cylindrical base halves, and that a part of the electrode layer of each of the base halves is laminated on a mating surface between the pair of base halves. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing an electron generating device to be installed on a long electron supply target, the method comprising: an electron generating half-member forming step of forming semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members; and a housing step of housing a pair of the electron generating half-members in a cover body, the electron generating half-member forming step including a mixture forming step of mixing a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance, a powder of an electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, and a solution containing a metal binder, and then stirring the mixture to form a fluid mixture; an electron generating layer forming step of applying and drying the mixture to the inner peripheral surfaces of the pair of semi-cylindrical base halves to form an electron generating layer; and and an electrode layer forming step of forming an electrode layer on the metal magnesium layer, wherein the storing step includes a pair of case pieces supported so as to be able to open and close freely relative to each other via hinges, the case pieces having outlet holes at both ends for discharging the long electron supply object, and storing the electron generating half-members inside each of the case pieces, and when the pair of case pieces are closed via the hinges, the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member, inside which the electron supply object can be stored.

[0016] Also, a manufacturing method of an electron generating device to be installed on a long electron supply target includes an electron generating half-member forming step of forming semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members, and an accommodation step of accommodating a pair of the electron generating half-members in a cover body, The electron generating half-member forming step includes a mixture forming step of mixing a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive material, a powder of an electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, and a solution containing a metal binder, and then stirring the mixture to form a fluid mixture; and a laminate forming step of forming an electrode layer on one side of a metal magnesium layer, and applying and drying the mixture on the other side of the metal magnesium layer to form an electron generating layer, thereby forming a laminate. and a bonding step of bonding the laminate to an inner peripheral surface of a semi-cylindrical base half with an adhesive so that the electron generating layer faces the inner peripheral surface of the semi-cylindrical base half to form an electron generating half-member, wherein the housing step includes housing the electron generating half-member inside a pair of case pieces supported relative to each other via hinges so as to be able to open and close relative to each other, the case pieces having outlet holes at both ends for discharging the elongated electron supply object, and when the pair of case pieces are closed via the hinges, the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member inside which the electron supply object can be housed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electron generating device that can efficiently emit electrons and exert a greater activation effect, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an electron generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are explanatory views of a cover body provided in an electron generating device according to the present invention, in which (a) is a front view of the cover body, and (b) is a side view seen from the direction of an arrow A in (a). [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a cover body shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4]3 is a front view showing a state in which the cover body shown in FIG. 2 is closed. FIG. [Figure 5] 1A is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electron generating half member, and FIG. 1B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the electron generating half member housed in each case piece. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a first manufacturing method of the electron generating instrument according to the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a second manufacturing method of the electron generating instrument according to the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of an electron generating device according to the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of an electron generating device according to the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of an electron generating device according to the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of an electron generating device according to the present invention. [Figure 12] 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect of the electron generating device shown in FIG. 11. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a sample used in the test. [Figure 14] This is an image of the first test result document. [Figure 15] This is an image of the second test result document. [Figure 16] This is an image of the second test result document. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] An electron generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within the scope of the present invention. Each drawing is partially enlarged or reduced in size to facilitate understanding of the configuration. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electron generating device 1 according to the present invention. This electron generating device 1 is installed on a long electron supply object Z, such as a cable or pipe, and, as shown in FIG. 1, includes a cover body 2 and an electron generating member 3. This electron generating device 1 is configured to be able to clamp the long electron supply object Z in a clamping direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the long electron supply object Z.

[0020] The cover body 2 is a member that houses the electron generating member 3 inside, and as shown in Figure 2 and its cross-sectional view in Figure 3, has a pair of case pieces 22, 23 that are supported via a hinge 21 so as to be able to open and close relative to each other. The hinge 21 and the case pieces 22, 23 are integrally formed from, for example, a synthetic resin. Note that Figure 2(a) is a front view showing the case pieces 22, 23 in an open state, and Figure 2(b) is a side view seen from the direction of arrow A in Figure 2(a). One case piece 22 is formed into a box shape with an open top surface in Fig. 2(a) by an upper plate portion 221, an enclosing wall portion 222 erected integrally from the peripheral end of the upper plate portion 221, and a pair of locking pieces 223 integrally protruding from a portion of the enclosing wall portion 222 opposite to the portion where the hinge 21 is provided. As shown in Fig. 2(a), semicircular notches 224 are provided at both ends of the enclosing wall portion 222 in the direction in which the long electron supply subject Z (pipe, cable, etc.) is led out. The locking pieces 223 are supported by the enclosing wall portion 222 so as to be able to rise and fall freely, and are provided with engagement holes that engage with engagement protrusions 233, which will be described later. The other case piece 23 is formed in a box shape with an open top surface in Fig. 2(a) by a bottom plate portion 231 having the same shape as the above-mentioned top plate portion 221 and an enclosing wall portion 232 standing integrally from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate portion 231. As shown in Fig. 2(a), semicircular notches 224 are provided at both ends of the enclosing wall portion 232 in the direction in which the long electron supply subject Z (pipe, cable, etc.) is led out. In addition, a pair of engaging protrusions 233 are provided at a predetermined interval on a portion of the enclosing wall portion 232 facing the hinge 21. In this configuration, one case piece 22 is rotated about hinge 21 as the rotation center in a direction perpendicular to the lead-out direction of the long electron supply object Z (piping, cable, etc.), whereby the engaging protrusion 233 of the other case piece 23 is engaged with the engaging hole of the lock piece 223 of one case piece 22 so that the openings of the case pieces 22, 23 are covered by these case pieces 22, 23, thereby forming the cover body 2 in a state where the openings of the case pieces 22, 23 are closed, as shown in Fig. 4. When the cover body 2 is formed in this manner with the openings of the case pieces 22, 23 closed, circular lead-out holes 24 through which the electron supply object Z is led out are formed by notches 224, 234 at both ends of the cover body 2 in the lead-out direction of the long electron supply object Z (piping, cable, etc.), as shown in Fig. 4.

[0021] The electron generating member 3 is a member disposed inside the cover body 2. In this embodiment, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 5 , the electron generating member 3 is composed of a pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members 31, 31 housed inside the case pieces 22, 23, respectively. Note that FIG. 5( a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electron generating half member 31, and FIG. 5( b) is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the electron generating half member 31 housed inside the case pieces 22, 23. The pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members 31, 31 are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member 3. Each electron generating half member 31 includes a semi-cylindrical base half 311, an electron generating layer 312 disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the base half 311, a metal magnesium layer 313, and an electrode layer 314. The cylindrical electron generating member 3 formed by combining the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members 31 is configured to accommodate an electron supply object Z, such as piping or cables, inside.

[0022] The semi-cylindrical base half 311 can be made of various materials such as metal or resin, but is preferably made of ferrite from the viewpoint of noise reduction. The cylindrical base 31 is formed by combining a pair of semi-cylindrical base half 311.

[0023] The electron generating layer 312 is a thin film placed on the inner surface of the semi-cylindrical base half 311, and is composed of a powder of natural minerals containing radioactive substances and a powder of electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals. Natural minerals containing radioactive substances are not particularly limited, and examples thereof include radium ore, beitouite, Bad Gastein ore, monazite, phosphate rock, columbite, tantalite, strobelite, pyrochlore, bastnaesite, cerium concentrate, zircon, gumstone, davidite, brannerite, uraninite (pitchblende), ningyoite, uraninite, carnotite, tsjamunite, metachamunite, chayamunite, schrekingelite, zirkelite, xenotime, trogomite, oerite, bakhanite, kaltenite, tungstite, botrylite, brockite, uranophene, gentianite, coffinite, uranium thorite, uranium botrylite, thorite, and fransevilleite.

[0024] Titanium dioxide (TiO2) powder is used as an electron generating material that generates electrons from alpha rays emitted from natural minerals. It is particularly preferable that this titanium dioxide (TiO2) be anatase type. Rutile type titanium dioxide (TiO2) may also be used. Titanium dioxide powder mixed with at least one powder selected from lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6), black silica, magnesium metal, tungsten, silicon metal, molybdenum disulfide, germanium metal, gallium nitride (GaN), tourmaline, boron, and boron compounds can also be used as an electron generating material.

[0025] The smaller the average particle size of the powder of the natural mineral, the greater the effect. For example, it is preferable to set it to 1 μm or more and 10 μm or less. Similarly, the smaller the average particle size of the powder of the electron-generating material, the greater the effect. For example, it is preferable to set it to 1 μm or more and 10 μm or less.

[0026] The lower limit of the amount of the natural ore contained is preferably set within a range of 1 part by mass to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of electron generating layer 312.

[0027] The content of the electron generating material that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral is preferably set to a content that maximizes the ionization effect of alpha rays. In particular, the content of titanium dioxide contained in the electron generating material is preferably set to 1 to 15 parts by weight, more preferably 5 to 15 parts by weight, and even more preferably 10 to 15 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. When a powder selected from lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6), black silica, magnesium metal, tungsten, silicon metal, molybdenum disulfide, germanium metal, boron, or a boron compound is contained in addition to titanium dioxide powder, the content of lanthanum hexaboride is preferably set to 0.5 to 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. The black silica content is preferably set to 1 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. The metallic magnesium content is preferably set to 1 to 35 parts by weight, more preferably 5 to 35 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. An even more preferable range is 15 to 35 parts by weight. The tungsten content is preferably set to 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. The metallic silicon content is preferably set to 2 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. The molybdenum disulfide content is preferably set to 2 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. The metallic germanium content is preferably set to 2 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. The content of gallium nitride (GaN) is preferably set to 0.8 parts by mass or more and 2 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of tourmaline is preferably set to 2 parts by mass or more and 10 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312.The content of boron is preferably set to 0.8 parts by mass or more and 2 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of the boron compound is preferably set to 0.8 parts by mass or more and 2 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. An example of the boron compound is disodium octaborate tetrahydrate.

[0028] Furthermore, it is preferable that the electron generating layer 312 further contains a conductive metal binder. Zinc can be preferably used as such a metal binder. Zinc is also a substance that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals. Therefore, electrons are generated from the electron generating layer 312 by the electron generating substance and zinc in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals, thereby increasing the amount of electrons emitted. Furthermore, because zinc is conductive, electrons generated inside the electron generating layer 312 can be efficiently transmitted to the electrode layer 314 via the metal magnesium layer 313.

[0029] The electron generating layer 312 may also be configured to contain copper powder. The copper powder is preferably formed in a flake shape. The average particle diameter of the copper powder is preferably 10 μm or less, and more preferably 1 μm or less. The copper powder is also a substance that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals. Therefore, electrons are generated from the electron generating layer 312 by the alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals, both from the electron generating substance and the copper powder, resulting in an increased amount of emitted electrons. Furthermore, because the copper powder is conductive, the flow of electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 is further improved, allowing them to be efficiently guided to the electrode layer 314 via the metal magnesium layer 313. The content of the copper powder is preferably set to 1 part by mass or more and 4 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52.

[0030] The electron generating layer 312 may also be configured to include a powder of copper powder with silver plating on its surface (silver-plated copper powder). The silver-plated copper powder is preferably formed in a flake shape. The average particle diameter of the silver-plated copper powder is preferably 10 μm or less, more preferably 1 μm or less. The silver-plated copper powder is a substance that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals. Therefore, electrons are generated from the electron generating substance and the silver-plated copper powder in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals in the electron generating layer 312, thereby increasing the amount of electrons emitted. Furthermore, electrons are emitted by the bonding of dissimilar metals, silver and copper, further increasing the amount of electrons emitted. Furthermore, the silver-plated copper powder is electrically conductive, which further improves the flow of electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 and allows them to be efficiently guided to the electrode layer 314 via the metal magnesium layer 313. The content of the powder in which the surface of copper powder is silver-plated is preferably set to 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, and more preferably set to 8 parts by mass or more and 14 parts by mass or less, relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52.

[0031] The electron generating layer 312 may also be configured to contain silver powder. The silver powder is preferably formed in a flake shape. The average particle diameter of the silver powder is preferably 10 μm or less, and more preferably 1 μm or less. Since the silver powder is also a substance that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals, electrons are generated from the electron generating layer 312 by the alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals, and the electron amount emitted from the electron generating layer 312 increases. Furthermore, because the silver powder is conductive, the flow of electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 is further improved, and they are efficiently guided to the electrode layer 314 via the metal magnesium layer 313. The content of the silver powder is preferably set to 8 parts by mass or more and 12 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52.

[0032] The metal magnesium layer 313 is a thin film made of metal magnesium and is disposed on the electron generating layer 312. The electron generating layer 312 and the metal magnesium layer 313 are electrically connected. The thickness of the metal magnesium layer 313 is preferably set to, for example, 0.05 mm or more and 0.2 mm or less. Because metal magnesium is also a substance that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals, the metal magnesium layer 313 generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals contained in the electron generating layer 312, thereby increasing the amount of electrons emitted from the electron generating device 1.

[0033] The electrode layer 314 is disposed on the metal magnesium layer 313. The electrode layer 314 and the metal magnesium layer 313 are electrically connected to each other. The thickness of the electrode layer 314 is preferably set to, for example, 0.01 mm or more and 0.1 mm or less. The material of the electrode layer 314 is not particularly limited as long as it can propagate the electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 to the electron supply target Z. However, it is preferable to use a material with high electrical conductivity such as copper, silver, or gold, and it is more preferable to use copper foil from the viewpoint of cost.

[0034] Next, a first manufacturing method of the electron generating device having the above configuration will be described. As shown in the block diagram of Fig. 6, this first manufacturing method includes an electron generating half-member forming step S1 of forming semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members 31, and a storing step S2 of storing the pair of electron generating half-members 31 in a cover body 2. The electron generating half-member forming step S1 includes a mixture forming step S11, an electron generating layer forming step S12, a metal magnesium layer forming step S13, and an electrode layer forming step S14.

[0035] The mixture formation step S11 is a process of mixing a powder of a natural ore such as radium ore, a powder of an electron generating material containing at least titanium dioxide, and a solution containing a metal binder, and then thoroughly stirring the mixture to form a fluid mixture. As the solution containing the metal binder, it is preferable to use a room temperature plating solution containing zinc (for example, a room temperature plating paint containing 96 wt % zinc in a dried coating state).

[0036] The electron generating layer forming step S12 is a process of applying the mixture to the inner circumferential surface of the semi-cylindrical base half 311 and drying to form the electron generating layer 312. The solvent contained in the metal binder solution evaporates during the drying process, resulting in the metal binder (zinc) firmly holding the powder of the natural ore and the powder of the electron generating material. The content of the metal binder solution is preferably, for example, 50 parts by mass or more and 75 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the mixture. The content of the metal binder solution is not particularly limited to the above numerical range, as long as it is an amount that allows the shape to be maintained after drying due to the evaporation of the solvent, for example, when a flowable mixture is applied and dried, and the dried shape can be maintained.

[0037] The metal magnesium layer forming step S13 is a step of forming a metal magnesium layer 313 on the electron generating layer 312, for example, a step of adhering a foil-shaped metal magnesium layer 313 onto the electron generating layer 312 via a conductive adhesive.

[0038] The electrode layer forming step S14 is a step of forming an electrode layer 314 on the metal magnesium layer, and is, for example, a step of adhering a foil-shaped electrode layer 314 onto the metal magnesium layer 313 via a conductive adhesive.

[0039] The storing step S2 is a process of storing each electron generating half member 31 inside each case member 22, 23 of the cover body 2, which has a pair of case members 22, 23 supported by a hinge 21 so as to be freely opened and closed relative to each other and has outlet holes 24 at both ends for guiding the long electron supply subject Z. In this storing step, when the pair of case members 22, 23 are closed by the hinge 21, the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members 31, 31 are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member 3, inside which the electron supply subject Z can be stored. Note that the electron generating half members 31, 31 stored in each case member 22, 23 are fixed within the case members 22, 23 by various methods to prevent them from falling out of the case members 22, 23. Alternatively, they may be fixed in a detachable manner. Completion of this storing step completes the electron generating device 1.

[0040] Next, a second manufacturing method of the electron generating device 1 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of Fig. 7, this second manufacturing method includes an electron generating half-member forming step S1 of forming a semi-cylindrical electron generating half-member 31, and an accommodation step S2 of accommodating the pair of electron generating half-members 31, 31 in the cover body 2. Unlike the first manufacturing method, the electron generating half-member forming step included in this second manufacturing method includes a mixture forming step S11, a laminate configuring step S15, and an adhering step S16.

[0041] The mixture formation step S11 is the same as that in the first manufacturing method, and is a step of mixing, for example, a powder of a natural ore such as radium ore, a powder of an electron generating material containing at least titanium dioxide, and a solution containing a metal binder, and then thoroughly stirring the mixture to form a fluid mixture. As the solution containing the metal binder, it is preferable to use a room temperature plating solution containing zinc (for example, a room temperature plating paint containing 96 wt % zinc in the dried coating state).

[0042] The laminate construction step S15 is a process of forming an electrode layer 314 on one side of the metal magnesium layer 313 and applying and drying the mixture on the other side of the metal magnesium layer 313 to form the electron generating layer 312, thereby constructing a laminate. An example of a method for forming the electrode layer 314 on one side of the metal magnesium layer 313 is a method of adhering a foil-shaped electrode layer 314 to the foil-shaped metal magnesium layer 313 via a conductive adhesive. The solvent contained in the metal binder solution evaporates during the drying process, resulting in the metal binder (zinc) firmly holding the powder of the natural ore and the powder of the electron generating material. The content of the metal binder solution is preferably, for example, 50 to 75 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the mixture. The content of the metal binder solution is not particularly limited to the above numerical range, as long as it is an amount that allows the shape of the mixture to be maintained after drying due to the evaporation of the solvent, for example, when a flowable mixture is applied and dried.

[0043] In the bonding step S16, the laminate is bonded to the inner circumferential surface of the semi-cylindrical base half 311 via an adhesive, with the electron generating layer 312 facing the inner circumferential surface of the base half 311, to form the electron generating half-member 31. The adhesive used to bond the electron generating layer 312 to the inner circumferential surface of the base half 311 is preferably a non-conductive adhesive. By bonding the electron generating layer 312 to the inner circumferential surface of the base half 311 via a non-conductive adhesive, it is possible to effectively prevent electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 from being emitted to the outside from the base half 311.

[0044] The storing step S2 is the same as that in the first manufacturing method. It is a step of storing an electron generating half member 31 inside each of the case members 22, 23 of the cover body 2, which has a pair of case members 22, 23 supported by a hinge 21 so as to be freely opened and closed relative to each other and has outlet holes 24 at both ends for guiding the long electron supply object Z. In this storing step, when the pair of case members 22, 23 are closed by the hinge 21, the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members 31, 31 are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member 3, inside which the electron supply object Z can be stored. The electron generating half members 31, 31 stored in each case member 22, 23 are fixed in the case members 22, 23 by various methods to prevent them from falling out of the case members 22, 23. Alternatively, they may be fixed in a detachable manner. Completion of this storing step completes the electron generating device 1.

[0045] The electron generating device 1 having the above configuration is installed and used on a long electron supply target Z, such as a pipe through which a working fluid such as a refrigerant passes, or an electric wire or cable. More specifically, the long electron supply target Z is clamped and installed between a pair of case pieces 22, 23 in which an electron generating half-member 31 is housed, with the clamping direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the long electron supply target Z, so that the outer peripheral surface of the long electron supply target Z is covered. Note that, because the engaging protrusion 23333a of the other case piece 23 engages with the engaging hole of the lock piece 223 of one case piece 22, the electron generating device 1 is installed without falling off the electron supply target Z.

[0046] According to the electron generating device 1 installed in this manner, it is possible to efficiently supply electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 to the electron supply object Z, such as an electric cable or a pipe, and to further activate the object or substance to which the electrons are supplied, or to further activate a device or the like that includes the substance to which the electrons are supplied. Furthermore, the electron generating member 3 configured as described above can efficiently generate a large amount of electrons, and therefore has an extremely large activation effect.

[0047] For example, by attaching the electron generator 1 of the present invention to the piping inside the engine of a vehicle such as an automobile, negatively charged electrons are supplied to the vehicle through the piping, which cancels out the raw charge on the vehicle due to the generation of static electricity, thereby revitalizing engine performance. Furthermore, by installing it on the refrigerant piping of a refrigerator or air conditioner, the electrons emitted from the electron generator 1 act on the refrigerant, forming a film of activated refrigerant that adheres tightly to the metal inner walls of the evaporator or piping, thereby significantly improving the heat exchange efficiency between the refrigerant and the metal inner walls of the evaporator or piping.

[0048] Furthermore, by installing the electron generator 1 in the piping of the exhaust system of a vehicle such as an automobile, the emitted electrons are transmitted to compounds such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas, greatly promoting the activation of these compounds.These compounds are then sent to the catalytic converter in a state that is significantly activated by the transmitted electrons, allowing for extremely efficient purification.

[0049] The electron generator 1 can also be used in lubrication systems that lubricate the sliding parts of machinery with lubricating oil. Lubricating oil is used to reduce friction between metal parts of machinery. However, such lubricating oil is affected by heat and abraded metal particles, gradually reducing its lubricating and heat exchange capabilities. Furthermore, accumulation of metal abrasion particles in an oil filter reduces the oil's ability to pass through, further degrading its lubricating performance. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 on a cable connected to a container containing lubricating oil that lubricates the sliding parts of machinery or on a pipe through which the lubricating oil flows, the emitted electrons act on the lubricating oil in the container and the lubricating oil flowing inside the pipe, significantly activating the lubricating oil. The activated lubricating oil, activated by the electrons, can flow smoothly through the abraded metal particles accumulated on the oil filter, thereby maintaining the performance of the oil filter while improving lubrication performance. This also reduces the load on the oil pump and reduces power loss.

[0050] The electron generator 1 can also be used in cooling systems that use coolant to cool heat-generating parts of machinery. For example, in engines, coolant is pressurized and circulated to efficiently remove heat generated by combustion from the cylinder block. However, circulating pressurized coolant not only places a strain on the pump but can also lead to leaks from pipe connections and hose damage. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 on the cable connected to a container containing coolant that cools heat-generating parts of machinery or on the piping through which the coolant flows, the emitted electrons act on the coolant in the container and the coolant flowing inside the piping, significantly activating the coolant. This allows a coating to be formed on the inner wall surfaces of the coolant circulation system, improving heat transfer efficiency and cooling efficiency, as well as smoothing the coolant flow by laminarizing it, thereby reducing circulation resistance. As a result, the coolant circulation pressure can be reduced, reducing the load on the pump and power loss, while also preventing leaks from pipe connections and hose damage. Furthermore, the layer of coolant activated by the propagation of electrons has the effect of preventing corrosion of the coolant circulation system and also preventing deterioration of rubber hoses and the like.

[0051] The electron generator 1 can also be used in a fuel supply system that supplies liquid or gaseous fuel to a combustion engine, such as an engine. In typical combustion, vaporized liquid or gaseous fuel is combined with oxygen in a combustion chamber to extract thermal energy. To efficiently extract this energy from liquid or gaseous fuel, the fuel and air must be thoroughly mixed. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 in a cable connected to a container containing liquid or gaseous fuel to be supplied to a combustion engine or in a pipe through which the liquid or gaseous fuel flows, the emitted electrons act on the fuel, significantly promoting its activation. This allows the particle size of the fuel to be significantly smaller than usual when atomized by injection from a fuel injector. As a result, the fuel and air can be thoroughly mixed in the combustion chamber, allowing the thermal energy of the fuel to be fully extracted. This can be applied not only to gasoline but also to all petroleum products that contribute to combustion.

[0052] In addition, in ordinary households, tap water is used as a solvent for detergents used to wash dishes, etc., but to improve cleaning power, warm water must be used, which has the drawback of increasing utility costs. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 in a pipe through which tap water flows, the generated electrons act on the tap water, significantly activating the cleaning water. When activated tap water is used as a solvent through the propagation of electrons, the detergent's surfactants are efficiently activated, even at room temperature. As a result, the ability to clean dishes, laundry, etc. can be significantly improved. Furthermore, activated tap water through the propagation of electrons also has the effect of preventing corrosion inside water pipes.

[0053] The electron generator 1 can also be used for plant growth. Plants require nutrient-rich water in addition to sunlight and atmospheric carbon dioxide for growth. To promote plant growth, it is desirable to increase the amount of water absorbed by plant roots. While increasing the water temperature is one method, this only increases the amount of water absorbed by plant roots to a certain extent. Therefore, to increase the amount of water absorbed by plant roots, the electron generator 1 can be installed in the pipes or cables connected to the water supply container containing nutrient-rich water to be supplied to plants, or in the pipeline through which the nutrient-rich water flows. The generated electrons act on the fluid, significantly activating it. This activates the water supplied to plants and the nutrients contained therein. The activated water and nutrients are easily absorbed by plant hair roots, promoting plant growth. Furthermore, nitrogen compounds required by plants are produced when bacteria and enzymes decompose leaf mold. Supplying highly activated water accelerates the decomposition of leaf mold, increasing the production of nitrogen compounds. This makes it possible to significantly promote plant growth by using activated water containing a sufficient amount of dissolved nitrogen compounds.

[0054] The electron generator 1 can also be used for raising animals. Animals require water to make up most of their bodies. Animals kept in zoos and other facilities obtain their drinking water from tap water. However, while the drinking water is stored in a water supply tank, it oxidizes and deteriorates. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 in tap water piping, the generated electrons act on the tap water, activating it. The activated water is easily absorbed into the animal's body. Furthermore, it has antioxidant properties by suppressing the redox potential, and is also effective in enhancing immune function and promoting growth.

[0055] The electron generator 1 can also be used for raising fish and shellfish. Because fish and shellfish live in an aquatic environment, water quality is extremely important. When raising fish and shellfish, waste products are discharged into the same aquarium as the water they inhabit, so if the water is not constantly purified, the quality will deteriorate. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 on a cable connected to a water supply container for fish and shellfish, a cable connected to a circulating purification device, or a pipe through which the supply water flows, the generated electrons act on the supply water and activate it. The activated water is then easily absorbed into the bodies of fish and shellfish. It also has antioxidant properties by suppressing redox potential, and is effective in enhancing immune function and promoting growth.

[0056] The electron generator 1 can also be used in septic tanks that treat wastewater. In septic tanks that treat human waste from ordinary households, aerobic bacteria oxidize and decompose organic matter while absorbing oxygen from the air. Therefore, by increasing the number of aerobic bacteria, it becomes possible to efficiently treat human waste. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 on a cable connected to an aeration air supply pump or on a pipe through which aeration air flows, the generated electrons act on the air flowing through the pipe, activating the air. As a result, activated air can be supplied to the septic tank, activating the aerobic bacteria that decompose human waste and enabling more efficient treatment of human waste.

[0057] The electron generator 1 can also be used in spray painting equipment. When painting automobile bodies, the particle size of the dispersed paint must be reduced to produce a more uniform, high-quality painted surface. However, conventional spray painting equipment uses air directly to disperse the paint into a mist, making it difficult to further reduce the particle size of the dispersed paint. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 on a cable connected to a compressed air supply pump used to spray and atomize the paint, or on a pipe through which compressed air flows, the generated electrons act on the air flowing through the pipe, activating the air. The activated compressed air is then used to spray and atomize the paint, promoting mixing of the air and the paint and further reducing the particle size of the atomized paint. This allows for the formation of a more uniform, high-quality painted surface.

[0058] It has also been confirmed that by applying the emitted electrons to a fluid (gas, liquid, powder, etc.) moving through a pipe, the flow rate of the fluid increases, improving transport efficiency. For example, it is possible to shorten the time it takes to transport powder from a tanker truck through pipes to a factory tank. This is thought to be because the addition of electrons removes static electricity, reducing frictional resistance between the powder and the pipe, thereby increasing the flow rate.

[0059] Although the electron generating device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, its specific configuration is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , the outer peripheral surface of the base half 311 may be covered with a covering 315 made of an insulating material. The insulating material is not particularly limited, and commonly known insulating materials such as rubber and silicone can be used. Forming the covering 315 of such an insulating material effectively prevents electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 from being emitted to the outside through the cover 2, and enables the generated electrons to be effectively propagated toward the electron supply target Z.

[0060] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the cover body 2 is configured to have a pair of case pieces 22, 23 supported via the hinge 21 so as to be able to open and close relative to each other, and the electron generating member 3 is configured to be housed in each case piece 22, 23 and to be cylindrically formed by combining a pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members 31 formed in two in the clamping direction of the elongated electron supply subject Z. However, this configuration is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 , the cylindrical electron generating member 3 may be housed inside the cylindrical cover body 2, and the electron supply subject Z may be inserted into the cylindrical electron generating member 3. The cylindrical electron generating member 3 includes a cylindrical base 315, an electron generating layer 312 disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the base, a metal magnesium layer 313 disposed on the electron generating layer 312, and an electrode layer 314 disposed on the metal magnesium layer 313. The interior of the cylindrical electron generating member 3 is configured to allow the electron supply subject Z, such as a cable or a pipe, to be inserted therethrough. In such a configuration, the electron generating device 1 is installed by inserting it into one end of a long electron supply object Z such as a pipe or a cable.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the metal magnesium layer 313 is disposed between the electron generating layer 312 and the electrode layer 314. Due to the presence of this metal magnesium layer 313, electrons are generated from the metal magnesium layer 313 due to the action of alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral. However, for example, as shown in the schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 10, a configuration may be adopted in which the metal magnesium layer 313 is omitted and the electrode layer 314 is disposed on the electron generating layer 312.

[0062] 5, the above embodiment is configured such that the electrode layer 314 is provided only on the upper surface of the metal magnesium layer 313. However, as shown in the schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 11, a configuration may be adopted in which a part of the electrode layer 314 is laminated not only on the upper surface of the metal magnesium layer 313 but also on the mating surfaces of a pair of base halves 311. By adopting such a configuration, as shown in Fig. 12, electrons generated in the electron generating layer 312 and emitted toward the base half 311 side (base side) opposite to the electrode layer 314 can be effectively guided toward the electron supply object Z arranged inside the electrode layer 314, making it possible to supply more electrons to the electron supply object Z, such as a pipe or a cable.

[0063] Here, in the electron generating device according to the present invention, the electron generating layer 312 of the electron generating member 3 generates electrons, which are supplied to an object to be supplied with electrons, thereby activating the object or substance to which the electrons are supplied. A verification test was conducted to determine whether activation actually occurred, and the contents and results of this verification test are described below.

[0064] The electron generating layer 312 samples used in the verification test will be described below. Six samples were prepared. Three of the six samples (hereinafter referred to as Samples A, B, and C) were identical, while the remaining three samples (hereinafter referred to as Samples D, E, and F) had different shapes from Samples A to C. As shown in FIG. 13, Samples A to C were rectangular parallelepipeds with a thickness of 10 mm and dimensions of 40 mm x 60 mm. The electron generating layer 312 for Samples A to C was formed by mixing and thoroughly stirring powder of radium ore (natural ore), powder of an electron generating material, and a cold plating solution containing zinc (a conductive metal binder; a cold plating paint containing 96% by weight of zinc), pouring the mixture into a mold, drying, and removing it from the mold. 0.02 mm-thick copper electrodes (40 mm x 60 mm) were laminated on both sides of the electron generating layer 312. The content of radium ore (natural ore) was 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, the content of the electron generating material was 22.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of the fluid binder was 75.7 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. The electron generating material was a powder mixture of titanium dioxide, metallic magnesium, metallic silicon, black silica, lanthanum hexaboride, and copper. The content of titanium dioxide powder was 8 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, the content of metallic magnesium powder was 7.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, the content of metallic silicon was 3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of black silica was 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. The content of lanthanum hexaboride was 0.5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. The content of copper powder was 1.5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312.

[0065] Next, the electron generating layer 312 of Samples D to F is a fluid paste-like material formed by thoroughly mixing and stirring a powder of radium ore (natural ore), a powder of electron generating material, and a metal binder. As with Samples A to C, the content of radium ore (natural ore) was 2 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312, the content of the electron generating material was 22.3 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of the metal binder was 75.7 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the electron generating layer 312. For Samples D to F, molybdenum disulfide grease Grade A No. 240 manufactured by Maruyama Molybdenum Co., Ltd. was used as the metal binder. The content of each material constituting the electron generating material was the same as that of Samples A to C.

[0066] We requested Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute to measure the coefficient of friction of the electron generating layer 312 of Samples A to F. As described in the "Test Results (Notice)" in Figure 14, the test was conducted in accordance with JIS K7125:1999 "Test Method for the Coefficient of Friction of Plastic Films and Sheets," using a Shimadzu AG-X plus 10kN tester to measure the static and dynamic coefficients of friction between a test specimen (aluminum: 42mm x 42mm x 42mm cubic test specimen) and a painted metal surface. The Power Tips (A to C) listed in the "Test Results (Notice)" correspond to Samples A to C, and the Conductive Gris (D to F) correspond to Samples D to F.

[0067] For each of these six samples, tests were conducted to determine whether there was any change in the static and dynamic friction coefficients before and after the samples were attached or applied. Measurements of each sample after attachment were conducted three days after attachment. The static and dynamic friction coefficients were measured three times, and the average values ​​are listed in the "Test Results (Notification)" in Figure 14.

[0068] As shown in the "Test Results (Notice)" in Figure 14, the static friction coefficients for Samples A to C before installation were 0.27 for Sample A, 0.32 for Sample B, and 0.38 for Sample C, whereas after installation they changed to 0.55 for Sample A, 0.55 for Sample B, and 0.63 for Sample C. In other words, the static friction coefficients after installation increased by 203% for Sample A, 190% for Sample B, and 211% for Sample C compared to the static friction coefficients before installation. Here, when flat objects with smooth surfaces are combined together, the contact area becomes larger, which may result in a large van der Waals force, causing the large increase in the static friction coefficient as described above.

[0069] Furthermore, the dynamic friction coefficient before installation was 0.26 for Sample A, 0.29 for Sample B, and 0.30 for Sample C, whereas after installation it changed to 0.25 for Sample A, 0.27 for Sample B, and 0.26 for Sample C. This means that the dynamic friction coefficient after installation was reduced by 3.8% for Sample A, 6.9% for Sample B, and 13% for Sample C compared to the dynamic friction coefficient before installation.

[0070] Meanwhile, in the "Test Results (Notification)" section of Figure 14, it can be seen that for Samples D to F, which are configured in a paste form, the static friction coefficients before application were Sample D: 0.26, Sample E: 0.29, and Sample F: 0.36, whereas after application they changed to Sample D: 0.49, Sample E: 0.75, and Sample F: 0.69. In other words, it can be seen that the static friction coefficients after application increased by 188% for Sample D, 259% for Sample E, and 192% for Sample F compared to the static friction coefficient values ​​before application. Here, it is possible that the static friction coefficients of Samples D to F also increased significantly due to the strong van der Waals forces, as described above.

[0071] Furthermore, the kinetic friction coefficients before application were 0.26 for Sample D, 0.27 for Sample E, and 0.27 for Sample F, whereas after application, the values ​​were 0.24 for Sample D, 0.27 for Sample E, and 0.27 for Sample F. Only Sample D showed a 7.7% decrease in the kinetic friction coefficient after application compared to the value before application, while Samples E and F showed no change. The exact reason for the lack of change in the kinetic friction coefficients of Samples E and F is not yet clear, but it is likely that Samples E and F were older products manufactured longer than Sample D, and therefore did not emit enough electrons to reduce the kinetic friction coefficient. Considering the large increase in the static friction coefficient despite the fact that Samples E and F did not emit enough electrons to reduce the kinetic friction coefficient, it is speculated that van der Waals forces were a significant factor in the static friction coefficient measurements of Samples A through F after application and application.

[0072] Furthermore, the inventors conducted additional retests based on the results of the above verification tests (first verification test results), and the details of these tests are described below. The electron generating layer 312 samples used in the second verification test are described below. A total of nine samples were prepared. Three of these nine samples (hereinafter referred to as samples G, H, and L) were newly prepared and had the same configuration as samples A, B, and C. The other three samples (hereinafter referred to as samples J, K, and L) were newly prepared and had the same configuration as samples D, E, and F. The other three samples (hereinafter referred to as samples M, N, and O) had electron generating layers 312 disposed inside a cylindrical magnet body, and were equipped with a first electrode unit closing the opening at one end of the magnet body and a second electrode unit closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet body. The cylindrical magnet body (cylindrical neodymium magnet) had an outer diameter of 25 mm, an inner diameter of 19 mm, and a height of 5 mm. 0.5 mm thick SUS430 plate material is used for the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54. The material composition of the electron generating layer 312 filled inside the cylindrical magnet body is the same as that of Samples A to C (Samples G to L) above, and is formed by mixing and thoroughly stirring a powder of radium ore (natural ore), a powder of an electron generating material, and a room temperature plating solution containing zinc (a conductive metal binder; a room temperature plating paint containing 96 wt% zinc), pouring the mixture into the cylindrical magnet body, and drying. The content of the radium ore (natural ore) was 2 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, the content of the electron generating material was 22.3 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of the fluid binder was 75.7 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. As the electron generating material, a powder mixture of titanium dioxide, metallic magnesium, metallic silicon, black silica, lanthanum hexaboride, and copper was used.The content of titanium dioxide powder was 8 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, the content of metallic magnesium powder was 7.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, the content of metallic silicon was 3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312, and the content of black silica was 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. The content of lanthanum hexaboride was 0.5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312. The content of copper powder was 1.5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating layer 312.

[0073] We again requested Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute to measure the coefficient of friction of the electron generating layer 312 of Samples G through O. As described in the "Test Results (Notification)" shown in Figures 15 and 16, the test was conducted in accordance with JIS K7125:1999 "Test Method for the Coefficient of Friction of Plastic Films and Sheets," using a Shimadzu AG-X plus 10kN tester to measure the static and dynamic coefficients of friction between a test specimen (aluminum: 42mm x 42mm x 42mm cubic test specimen) and paper. In this second verification test, to minimize the effect of van der Waals forces, paper with a finely textured surface (copy paper; Nippon Paper Trading Co., Ltd.: PPC7070) was used as the sliding surface for the test specimen. Here, the LePTON POWER TIPS (A-1 to A-3) listed in the "Notice Regarding Test Results, etc." correspond to the above samples G to I, and the POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE (B-1 to B-3) corresponds to the above samples J to L. Also, the ring magnet type (C-1 to C-3) corresponds to the above samples M to O.

[0074] For each of these nine samples, tests were conducted to determine whether there was any change in the static and dynamic friction coefficients before and after the samples were attached or applied. Measurements of each sample after attachment or application were conducted six hours after attachment or application. Measurements of the static and dynamic friction coefficients were conducted three times, and the average values ​​are listed in the "Test Results (Notification)" for Figures 15 and 16.

[0075] As shown in the "Test Results (Notice)" in Figures 15 and 16, for Samples G to I (LePTON POWER TIPS (A-1 to A-3)), the static friction coefficients before installation were Sample G (LePTON POWER TIPS A-1): 0.33, Sample H (LePTON POWER TIPS A-2): 0.31, and Sample I (LePTON POWER TIPS A-3): 0.31, whereas after installation, the values ​​changed to Sample G: 0.31, Sample H: 0.29, and Sample I: 0.29. In other words, the static friction coefficients after installation decreased by 6.1% for Sample G, 6.5% for Sample H, and 6.5% for Sample I compared to the static friction coefficient values ​​before installation.

[0076] Furthermore, the coefficient of dynamic friction before installation was Sample G (LePTON POWER TIPS A-1): 0.31, Sample H (LePTON POWER TIPS A-2): 0.27, and Sample I (LePTON POWER TIPS A-3): 0.29, whereas after installation the values ​​changed to Sample G: 0.23, Sample H: 0.23, and Sample I: 0.23. This means that the coefficient of dynamic friction after installation was reduced by 25.8% for Sample G, 14.8% for Sample H, and 20.7% for Sample I compared to the values ​​before installation.

[0077] Furthermore, in the "Test Results (Notification)" of Figures 15 and 16, it can be seen that for Samples J to L (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE (B-1 to B-3)) which are configured in paste form, the static friction coefficients before application were Sample J (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE B-1): 0.29, Sample K (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE B-2): 0.37, and Sample L (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE B-3): 0.25, whereas after installation, these values ​​changed to Sample J: 0.29, Sample K: 0.31, and Sample L: 0.23. In other words, it can be seen that the static friction coefficients after application were unchanged for Sample J, reduced by 16.2% for Sample K, and reduced by 8.0% for Sample L compared to the static friction coefficient values ​​before application.

[0078] Furthermore, the coefficient of kinetic friction before application was 0.28 for Sample J (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE B-1), 0.34 for Sample K (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE B-2), and 0.24 for Sample L (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE B-3), whereas after application the values ​​changed to 0.25 for Sample J, 0.23 for Sample K, and 0.22 for Sample L. This indicates that the coefficient of kinetic friction after application was reduced by 10.7% for Sample J, 32.4% for Sample K, and 8.3% for Sample L compared to the values ​​before application.

[0079] Furthermore, in the "Test Results (Notification)" of Figures 15 and 16, it can be seen that for Samples M to O (ring magnet types (C-1 to C-3)), the static friction coefficient before installation was Sample M (ring magnet type C-1): 0.30, Sample N (ring magnet type C-2): 0.30, and Sample O (ring magnet type C-3): 0.29, whereas after installation, the values ​​changed to Sample M: ​​0.23, Sample N: 0.25, and Sample O: 0.25. In other words, it can be seen that the static friction coefficient after installation was reduced by 23.3% for Sample M, 16.7% for Sample N, and 13.8% for Sample O compared to the static friction coefficient before installation.

[0080] Furthermore, the dynamic friction coefficient before installation was Sample M (ring magnet type C-1): 0.26, Sample N (ring magnet type C-2): 0.26, and Sample O (ring magnet type C-3): 0.24, whereas after installation these values ​​changed to Sample M: ​​0.21, Sample N: 0.23, and Sample O: 0.21.It can be seen that the dynamic friction coefficient after installation was 19.2% lower for Sample M, 11.5% lower for Sample N, and 12.5% ​​lower for Sample O than the dynamic friction coefficient before installation.

[0081] From the above, it can be seen that the electron generating layer 312 included in the electron generating device of the present invention significantly reduces the static and kinetic friction coefficients. In other words, it can be said that activation of the static and kinetic friction coefficients has been demonstrated. In the second verification test, the static and kinetic friction coefficients were measured between the test specimen and paper with a finely textured surface. Therefore, it is believed that the test results reflected the effect of electrons generated by the electron generating layer 312 without the application of van der Waals forces. Furthermore, by connecting the electron generating device 1 of the present invention to the power supply related device of a milling machine that rotates a blade to cut metal, for example, the reduced kinetic friction coefficient allows electrons emitted from the electron generating device 1 to propagate to the milling machine blade, reducing the frictional resistance between the blade and the workpiece. As a result, the vibration of the rotating blade is reduced, improving machining accuracy and quieting the machine's operating noise. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 1. Electronic generating devices 2 Cover body 21 Hinge 22, 23 Case pieces 221 Upper plate 222 Enclosure wall 223 Lock piece 224 Notch 231 Bottom plate part 232 Enclosure wall 233 Engagement protrusion 234 Notch 24 Outlet hole 3. Electron generating materials 31 Electron generating semi-component 311 Half base 312 Electron generation layer 313 Metallic magnesium layer 314 Electrode layer 315 Covering part Z Electronic supply object

Claims

1. An electron generating device to be installed on a long electron supply target, A cover body; an electron generating member disposed inside the cover body and formed in a cylindrical shape, The electron generating device is configured so that the electron supply object can be inserted into the cylindrical electron generating member.

2. the electron generating member includes a cylindrical base portion, an electron generating layer disposed on an inner circumferential surface side of the base portion, and an electrode layer disposed on the electron generating layer; the electron generating layer includes a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance and a powder of an electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, 2. The electron generating device according to claim 1, wherein the powder of the electron generating material contains at least titanium dioxide powder.

3. The electron generating device according to claim 2 , further comprising a metal magnesium layer between the electron generating layer and the electrode layer.

4. 3. The electron generating instrument according to claim 2, wherein the base portion is made of ferrite.

5. 3. The electron generating instrument according to claim 2, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the base portion is covered with an insulating material.

6. 3. The electron generating device according to claim 2, wherein the electron generating layer and the electrode layer are attached to each other via a conductive adhesive.

7. 4. The electron generating device according to claim 3, wherein the electron generating layer, the metal magnesium layer, and the electrode layer are adhered to one another via a conductive adhesive.

8. 3. The electron generating instrument of claim 2, wherein the electron generating layer further comprises a metal binder.

9. 9. The electronic generating instrument of claim 8, wherein the metal binder is zinc.

10. the cover body has a pair of case pieces supported by a hinge so as to be able to open and close freely relative to each other, and outlet holes for guiding the elongated electron supply object are provided at both ends; the electron generating member includes a pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half members housed in each of the case pieces, and is formed into a cylindrical shape by combining the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating members, and is configured to be able to house the electron supply object inside the cylindrical shape; 10. The electron generating tool according to claim 1, wherein the tool is configured to be capable of clamping an elongated electron supply object in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the object.

11. The electron generating device according to claim 10, characterized in that each of the electron generating half members comprises a semi-cylindrical base half, the electron generating layer arranged on the inner surface side of the base half, and the electrode layer arranged on the electron generating layer.

12. The cylindrical base portion can be formed by combining the pair of semi-cylindrical base half portions, The electron generating instrument according to claim 11, wherein each of the base half portions has a part of the electrode layer laminated on a mating surface between the pair of base half portions.

13. A method for manufacturing an electron generating device to be installed on a long electron supply target, comprising: The method includes an electron generating half member forming step of forming a semi-cylindrical electron generating half member, and an accommodation step of accommodating the pair of electron generating half members in a cover body, The electron generating half member forming step includes: a mixture forming step of mixing a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance, a powder of an electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, and a solution containing a metal binder, and then stirring the mixture to form a fluid mixture; an electron generating layer forming step of applying the mixture to inner circumferential surfaces of a pair of semi-cylindrical base halves and drying the mixture to form an electron generating layer; forming a metal magnesium layer on the electron generating layer; and forming an electrode layer on the metal magnesium layer, The storage step includes storing the electron generating half-members inside each of a pair of case pieces supported by hinges so as to be able to open and close freely relative to each other, the case pieces having outlet holes at both ends for extracting the long-shaped electron supply object, and when the pair of case pieces are closed by the hinges, the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member inside which the electron supply object can be accommodated.

14. A method for manufacturing an electron generating device to be installed on a long electron supply target, comprising: The method includes an electron generating half member forming step of forming a semi-cylindrical electron generating half member, and an accommodation step of accommodating the pair of electron generating half members in a cover body, The electron generating half member forming step includes: a mixture forming step of mixing a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance, a powder of an electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, and a solution containing a metal binder, and then stirring the mixture to form a fluid mixture; a laminate constructing step of forming an electrode layer on one surface of a metal magnesium layer and applying and drying the mixture on the other surface of the metal magnesium layer to form an electron generating layer, thereby constructing a laminate; and a bonding step of bonding the laminate to an inner peripheral surface of a semi-cylindrical base half with an adhesive, so that the electron generating layer faces an inner peripheral surface of the base half, thereby forming an electron generating half member, The storage step includes storing the electron generating half-members inside each of a pair of case pieces supported by hinges so as to be able to open and close freely relative to each other, the case pieces having outlet holes at both ends for extracting the long-shaped electron supply object, and when the pair of case pieces are closed by the hinges, the pair of semi-cylindrical electron generating half-members are combined to form a cylindrical electron generating member inside which the electron supply object can be accommodated.

15. The method for manufacturing an electron generating instrument according to claim 14, wherein the adhesive is a non-conductive adhesive.

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