industrial machine

Abstract

This industrial machine consists of a main body and a carbon dioxide reduction element. The carbon dioxide reduction element is powered by an energy source. The industrial machine is equipped with a renewable energy unit that uses renewable energy to power the carbon dioxide reduction element. Alternatively, this industrial machine consists of a main body and a carbon dioxide reduction element that absorbs or adsorbs carbon dioxide from the air. The main body of the industrial machine has a temperature control unit and a temperature control unit for regulating the temperature of the target unit. The carbon dioxide reduction element is positioned to be exposed to the airflow generated by the temperature control unit.

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to an industrial machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere has been recognized as a cause of global warming. The use of industrial machinery, such as industrial robots and machine tools, inevitably consumes electrical energy. If this electrical energy is generated, for example, in a thermal power plant, carbon dioxide emissions are unavoidable. Therefore, from the perspective of the recent demand for carbon neutrality, the introduction of industrial machinery could be perceived as detrimental.

[0003] A technology in which a robotic device performs specific processes, such as absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using a sodium hydroxide solution, etc., is known (see, for example, the Japanese unexamined patent publication (Kokai) No. 2022-8288). [CITION LIST][PATENT LITERATURE]

[0004] [PTL 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication (Kokai) No. JP 2022-8288 A SUMMARY [TECHNICAL PROBLEM]

[0005] The technology described above may require the robotic device to be powered by an external energy source in order to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Therefore, even when applied to an industrial machine, there is a risk that carbon neutrality cannot be sufficiently achieved.

[0006] There is a need for a technology that can introduce industrial machinery while simultaneously contributing to carbon neutrality. [SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM]

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides an industrial machine comprising a main body of the industrial machine and a carbon dioxide reduction element, wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element is powered using an energy source, and the industrial machine further comprising a renewable energy utilization unit to utilize renewable energy as an energy source for powering the carbon dioxide reduction element. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Fig. Figure 1 is a view showing an example of an industrial machine 1 of a first embodiment (first example of the first embodiment). Fig. 2 is a view that provides an example of the flow in industrial machine 1 according to Fig. 1 and similar uses of renewable energy. Fig. Figure 3 is a view that provides an example of the flow of carbon dioxide in a carbon dioxide reduction element 12 according to Fig. 1 shows the amount of renewable energy used. Fig. Figure 4 is a view showing an example of a system SM to which the industrial machine 1 of the first embodiment is applied (second example of the first embodiment). Fig. 5 is a view that provides an example of the flow in industrial machine 1 according to Fig. 4 uses of renewable energy. Fig. Figure 6 is a view showing another example of the SM system to which the industrial machine 1 of the first embodiment is applied (third example of the first embodiment). Fig. 7 is a view that provides an example of the flow in industrial machine 1 according to Fig. 6 uses of renewable energy. Fig. Figure 8 is a view showing an example of an industrial machine 2 of a second embodiment (first example of the second embodiment). Fig. 9 is a view that provides an example of an airflow and the like in industrial machine 2 according to Fig. 8 shows. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION FORMS

[0008] The embodiments of the industrial machine of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. <Erste Ausführungsform>

[0009] Fig. Figure 1 is a view showing an example of an industrial machine 1 of a first embodiment (first example of the first embodiment). Fig. 2 is a view that provides an example of the flow in industrial machine 1 according to Fig. 1 and similar uses of renewable energy. Fig. Figure 3 is a view that provides an example of the flow of carbon dioxide in a carbon dioxide reduction element 12 according to Fig. 1 shows the amount of renewable energy used.

[0010] In the example of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 comprises the industrial machine 1, such as an industrial robot, a machine tool, or the like, a main body of the industrial machine 11, a carbon dioxide reduction element 12, and a renewable energy utilization unit 13. In an example where the industrial machine 1 is the industrial robot (for example, a vertical articulated robot, a SCARA robot (horizontal articulated robot), a parallel kinematic robot, a Cartesian robot, or the like), the main body of the industrial machine 11 comprises, for example, an arm (manipulator), a control box, and a teach pendant, etc.In an example where the industrial machine 1 is the machine tool (for example, a lathe, a drilling machine, a milling machine, a grinding machine, a gear cutting machine, a machining center, a turning center, an electrical discharge machining machine, or the like), the main body of the industrial machine 11 includes, for example, an area for carrying out the machining of materials such as metal.

[0011] In the example of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3. The main body of the industrial machine 11 includes a renewable energy generation unit 11A for generating renewable energy. The renewable energy generation unit 11A includes, for example, a motor for converting potential energy, kinetic energy, etc., into renewable energy, and the like, as shown in Fig. 2 shown.

[0012] In the example of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3. The carbon dioxide reduction element 12 reduces carbon dioxide by absorbing the carbon dioxide, recovering (storing) the carbon dioxide, converting the carbon dioxide into other substances or the like, such as in Fig. Figure 2 shows that the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 comprises a reaction unit 12A and an auxiliary functional unit 12B. The reaction unit 12A is a part that effects a chemical reaction to reduce the carbon dioxide, as shown in Figure 2. Fig. Figure 3 shows that reaction unit 12A is powered by an energy source. Reaction unit 12A reduces the carbon dioxide in the air by causing the chemical reaction described, for example, in paragraph 0042 of the Japanese unexamined patent publication (Kokai) No. 2022-8288.

[0013] In another example, reaction unit 12A can reduce the carbon dioxide in the air by electrolysis of the carbon dioxide using a known process that differs from the process described above.

[0014] In the example of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3. The auxiliary functional unit 12B performs a different process than a process to bring about the chemical reaction to reduce carbon dioxide (i.e., the process carried out by the reaction unit 12A). In particular, the auxiliary functional unit 12B, as for example in Fig. 3 shown, cooling, stirring, display, communication, etc. The auxiliary function unit 12B is powered using the energy source.

[0015] As in Fig. 2 and Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the renewable energy utilization unit 13 uses the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit 11A as an energy source to drive the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0016] As described above, in the example of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 (first example of the first embodiment) the renewable energy generated by the unit for generating renewable energy 11A inside the main body of the industrial machine 11 is used in the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0017] In a first modification example of the first example of the first embodiment, the renewable energy generated by the unit for generating renewable energy 11A inside the main body of the industrial machine 11 can only be used in the reaction unit 12A of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12, without being used in the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0018] In a second modification example of the first example of the first embodiment, the renewable energy generated by the unit for generating renewable energy 11A inside the main body of the industrial machine 11 can only be used in the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12, without being used in the reaction unit 12A of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0019] Fig. Figure 4 is a view showing an example of a system SM to which the industrial machine 1 of the first embodiment is applied (second example of the first embodiment). Fig. 5 is a view that provides an example of the flow in industrial machine 1 according to Fig. 4 uses of renewable energy.

[0020] In the example of the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. Industrial machine 1 is applied (introduced) to system SM (for example, a factory, a business establishment, etc.). In addition to industrial machine 1, system SM includes external equipment SM1 (for example, equipment that is not industrial machine 1, such as an elevator, an air conditioner, and the like) located outside of industrial machine 1. The external equipment SM1 includes a renewable energy generation unit SM11 to generate the renewable energy. The renewable energy generation unit SM11 includes, for example, a motor to convert potential energy, kinetic energy, etc., into renewable energy, as shown in Fig. 5 shown.

[0021] The in Fig. The industrial machine 1 shown in Figure 4 is configured in the same way as the industrial machine 1 described above. Fig. 1, with the exception of the points described below.

[0022] As described above, in the example the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3. The main body of industrial machine 11 of industrial machine 1 includes the renewable energy generation unit 11A, and the renewable energy generation unit 11A comprises, for example, the motor for converting potential energy, kinetic energy, etc., into renewable energy, and the like. Furthermore, the renewable energy utilization unit 13 of industrial machine 1 uses the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit 11A of the main body of industrial machine 11 of industrial machine 1 as an energy source to drive the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0023] Conversely, in the example of the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 the main body of the industrial machine 11 of the industrial machine 1 not the unit for generating renewable energy 11A (see Fig. 1) (in particular, the regenerative energy generated by the motor or the like of the main body of the industrial machine 11 is not used as an energy source to drive the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12).

[0024] In the example of the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 uses the renewable energy unit 13 of the industrial machine 1, the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 as an energy source to drive the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1, as in Fig. 5 shown (in particular, the regenerative energy generated by the motor etc. of the external equipment SM1 is used as an energy source to drive the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12).

[0025] In detail, the example of Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. The renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 is transmitted to the industrial machine 1 by wire or wirelessly, as shown in Fig. Figure 5 shows an example where the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 is wirelessly transmitted to the industrial machine 1, for example using a known wireless power supply technology.

[0026] In particular, the example of Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 (second example of the first embodiment) the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 located outside the industrial machine 1 is used in the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1.

[0027] In a first modification example of the second example of the first embodiment, the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 located outside the industrial machine 1 can only be used in the reaction unit 12A of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1, without being used in the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1.

[0028] In a second modification example of the second example of the first embodiment, the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 located outside the industrial machine 1 can only be used in the auxiliary function unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1, without being used in the reaction unit 12A of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1.

[0029] Fig. Figure 6 is a view showing another example of the SM system to which the industrial machine 1 of the first embodiment is applied (third example of the first embodiment). Fig. 7 is a view that provides an example of the flow in industrial machine 1 according to Fig. 6 uses of renewable energy.

[0030] In the example of the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7. The industrial machine 1 is connected to the SM system in the same way as in the example of the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 applied. The in Fig. System SM shown in Figure 6 is configured in the same way as the one shown in Figure 6. Fig. System SM shown in 4, with the exception of the points described below. The in Fig. The industrial machine shown in Figure 6, number 1, is configured in the same way as the one in Figure 6. Fig. 1 Industrial machine 1 shown, with the exception of the points described below.

[0031] As described above, the example uses the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 the unit for the use of renewable energy 13 of the industrial machine 1 the renewable energy generated by the unit for the generation of renewable energy 11A of the main body of the industrial machine 11 of the industrial machine 1 as an energy source for driving the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1.

[0032] Conversely, in the example of the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 the unit for utilizing renewable energy 13 of the industrial machine 1 the renewable energy generated by the unit for generating renewable energy 11A of the main body of the industrial machine 11 of the industrial machine 1 and also utilizes the renewable energy generated by the unit for generating renewable energy SM11 of the external equipment SM1 as an energy source to drive the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1, as in Fig. 7 shown.

[0033] In particular, the example of Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 (third example of the first embodiment) the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit 11A inside the main body of the industrial machine 11 of the industrial machine 1 and the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 located outside the industrial machine 1 in the reaction unit 12A and the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 of the industrial machine 1 are used.

[0034] In a first modification example of the third example of the first embodiment, the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit 11A inside the main body of the industrial machine 11 and the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 located outside the industrial machine 1 can only be used in the reaction unit 12A of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12, without being used in the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0035] In a second modification example of the third example of the first embodiment, the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit 11A inside the main body of the industrial machine 11 and the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit SM11 of the external equipment SM1 located outside the industrial machine 1 can only be used in the auxiliary functional unit 12B of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12, without being used in the reaction unit 12A of the carbon dioxide reduction element 12.

[0036] For example, if the electrical energy that industrial machines such as industrial robots and machine tools inevitably consume during operation is generated in a thermal power plant, carbon dioxide emissions during electricity generation are unavoidable. From the perspective of carbon neutrality, industrial machines have therefore inevitably been viewed as an environmental burden.

[0037] In conventional industrial machines, large amounts of kinetic energy, potential energy, etc., generated through the use of electrical energy, are converted into renewable energy by motors and similar components built into the machines. However, this renewable energy is not utilized but instead converted into thermal energy by electrical resistance elements and released (i.e., the recovered renewable energy is wasted).

[0038] Conversely, in the first to third examples of the first embodiment, the regenerative energy, which is converted from potential energy, kinetic energy, etc. by the motor or the like contained in the main body of the industrial machine 11 of the industrial machine 1, is used as an energy source to drive the carbon dioxide reduction element 12 for the reduction of carbon dioxide.

[0039] In particular, in the first to third examples of the first embodiment, the amount (carbon dioxide emission amount) of carbon dioxide emitted when the electrical energy consumed as an energy source during the operation of the industrial machine 1 is generated in a thermal power plant is offset by the amount (carbon dioxide reduction amount) of carbon dioxide reduced by the carbon dioxide reduction element 12. Thus, in the first to third examples of the first embodiment, the industrial machine 1 can be introduced while contributing to carbon neutrality. <Zweite Ausführungsform>

[0040] Fig. Figure 8 is a view showing an example of an industrial machine 2 of a second embodiment (first example of the second embodiment). Fig. 9 is a view that provides an example of an airflow and the like in industrial machine 2 according to Fig. 8 shows.

[0041] In the example of the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 comprises the industrial machine 2, such as the industrial robot, the machine tool or the like, a main body of the industrial machine 21 and a carbon dioxide reduction element 22. The main body of the industrial machine 21 is constructed in the same way as the main body of the industrial machine 11. Fig. 1 configured, except for the points described later. In particular, the main body of industrial machine 21 in an example where industrial machine 2 is the industrial robot includes, for example, the arm (manipulator), the control box, the teach pendant, etc., and in an example where industrial machine 2 is the machine tool, the main body of industrial machine 21 includes, for example, the area for performing the machining of materials such as metal.

[0042] In the example of the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 The main body of the industrial machine 21 comprises a temperature setting target unit 21A, which is a component for which temperature adjustment is required, such as a motor, an electrical component or the like, and a temperature setting unit 21B for setting the temperature of the temperature setting target unit 21A.

[0043] In the example of the Fig. 9 the temperature control unit 21B is formed by a heat exchanger which includes, for example, a first fan 21B11, a second fan 21B12, a partition 21B2, etc.

[0044] In another example, the temperature setting unit 21B can be formed by a component other than the heat exchanger, such as a cooling fan, a heat dissipation fin, etc.

[0045] In the example of the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. The carbon dioxide reduction element 22 has a function for absorbing or adsorbing carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon dioxide reduction element 22 consists of a known material that absorbs or adsorbs carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon dioxide reduction element 22 is arranged in a position where it is exposed to an airflow generated by the temperature control unit 21B.

[0046] In the example shown by the solid line in Fig. As shown in Figure 9 (first example of the second embodiment), the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 is arranged in position PT1, where it is exposed to the airflow generated by the first fan 21B11 of the heat exchanger 21B, which serves as the temperature control unit. Specifically, it is arranged in position PT1 where it is exposed to the flow of outside air drawn into the temperature control unit 21B (heat exchanger) from outside the industrial machine 2 by the first fan 21B11.

[0047] Thus, in the example of the Fig. 9 the carbon dioxide reduction efficiency (absorption efficiency) of the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 is improved compared to the case in which the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 is arranged in a position where it is not exposed to any airflow generated by the temperature setting unit 21B.

[0048] In the example of the Fig. 9 cools outside air, which is drawn from outside the industrial machine 2 into the temperature control unit 21B (heat exchanger) by the first fan 21B11, and the refrigerant (not shown) of the heat exchanger. The cooled refrigerant cools the air inside the industrial machine 2, which is drawn into the temperature control unit 21B (heat exchanger) by the second fan 21B12. In other words, the bidirectional black arrow in Fig. Figure 9 represents the “heat exchange”.

[0049] In the dashed line in Fig. In the example shown in Figure 9 (second example of the second embodiment), the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 can be arranged in a position PT2 in which it is exposed to an airflow (more precisely, an updraft by natural convection) which is directed from the heat exchanger as the temperature control unit 21B into the interior of the industrial machine 2.

[0050] In another, marked by a dotted line in Fig. In the example shown in Figure 9 (third example of the second embodiment), the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 can be arranged in a position PT3 in which it is exposed to an airflow (more precisely, a downdraft by natural convection) which is directed from the heat exchanger as the temperature control unit 21B into the interior of the industrial machine 2.

[0051] In yet another, marked by a dashed line in Fig. In the example shown in Figure 9 (fourth example of the second embodiment), the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 can be arranged in a position PT4 in which it is exposed to an airflow generated by the second fan 21B12 of the heat exchanger as a temperature setting unit 21B.

[0052] In another example not shown (fifth example of the second embodiment), the carbon dioxide reduction element 22 can be arranged in a position where it is exposed to an airflow generated by the temperature control unit 21B, which differs from the positions PT1 to PT4 described above.

[0053] Even when a carbon dioxide reduction element, which has the function of absorbing or adsorbing carbon dioxide from the air, is applied to an industrial machine such as an industrial robot or a machine tool, the carbon dioxide absorption efficiency of the carbon dioxide reduction element cannot be sufficiently improved if there is no airflow around the carbon dioxide reduction element or if the air around the carbon dioxide reduction element is not sufficiently exchanged.

[0054] Conversely, in the first to fifth examples of the second embodiment, the airflow generated by the temperature control unit 21B provided in the main body of the industrial machine 21 for setting the temperature of the temperature control target unit 21A, such as a motor or an electrical component, is used to improve the carbon dioxide reduction efficiency (absorption efficiency) of the carbon dioxide reduction element 22.

[0055] In detail, the airflow generated by the temperature control unit 21B is applied to the carbon dioxide reduction element 22. Specifically, in the first to fifth examples of the second embodiment, as in the first to third examples of the first embodiment, the amount (carbon dioxide emission amount) of carbon dioxide emitted when the electrical energy consumed as an energy source during the operation of the industrial machine 2 is generated in a thermal power plant is offset by the amount (carbon dioxide reduction amount) of carbon dioxide reduced by the carbon dioxide reduction element 22. Thus, in the first to fifth examples of the second embodiment, the industrial machine 1 can be introduced while contributing to carbon neutrality.

[0056] Although the embodiments of industrial machine 1, 2 have been described in detail in the present disclosure, the present disclosure is not limited to the individual embodiments described above. Various additions, substitutions, modifications, or partial deletions may be made to these embodiments within the scope of the spirit of the invention or within the scope of the idea and intent of the present invention, derived from the content described in the claims and their equivalents. For example, the sequence of each operation and the sequence of each process of the embodiments described above are shown as examples and are not limited to them. The same applies if numerical values ​​or formulas are used in the description of the embodiments described above.Furthermore, suitable combinations of some of the embodiments described above are included within the scope of this disclosure.

[0057] With regard to the embodiments and modification examples described above, the following addenda are further disclosed. (Addendum 1)

[0058] An industrial machine (1) comprising: a main body of the industrial machine (11); and a carbon dioxide reduction element (12) wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element (12) is powered using an energy source, and The industrial machine (1) further comprises a renewable energy utilization unit (13) to utilize renewable energy as an energy source to drive the carbon dioxide reduction element (12). (Addendum 2)

[0059] The industrial machine (1) according to Supplement 1, wherein the main body of the industrial machine (11) comprises a renewable energy generation unit (11A) for generating the renewable energy, and the unit for the use of renewable energy (13) uses the renewable energy produced by the unit for the generation of renewable energy (11A) as an energy source. (Addendum 3)

[0060] The industrial machine (1) according to Supplement 1 or 2, wherein the renewable energy utilization unit (13) utilizes the renewable energy generated by external equipment (SM1) outside the industrial machine (1) as an energy source. (Addendum 4)

[0061] The industrial machine (1) according to one of the amendments 1 to 3, wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element (12) comprises a reaction unit (12A) for bringing about a chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide and an auxiliary functional unit (12B) for carrying out a process other than a process for bringing about the chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide, and the unit for the use of renewable energy (13) uses renewable energy as an energy source to drive the reaction unit (12A) or as an energy source to drive the auxiliary functional unit (12B). (Addendum 5)

[0062] The industrial machine (1) according to one of the amendments 1 to 3, wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element (12) comprises a reaction unit (12A) for bringing about a chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide and an auxiliary functional unit (12B) for carrying out a process other than a process for bringing about the chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide, and the unit for the use of renewable energy (13) uses renewable energy as an energy source to drive the reaction unit (12A) and as an energy source to drive the auxiliary functional unit (12B). (Addendum 6)

[0063] An industrial machine (2), comprising: a main body of the industrial machine (21); and a carbon dioxide reduction element (22) having a function to absorb or adsorb carbon dioxide in the air, wherein the main body of the industrial machine (21) comprises a temperature setting target unit (21A) and a temperature setting unit (21B) for setting a temperature of the temperature setting target unit (21A); and the carbon dioxide reduction element (22) is arranged in a position where it is exposed to an airflow generated by the temperature control unit (21B). LIST OF REFERENCE MARKS 1 industrial machine 11 Main body of the industrial machine 11A Unit for generating renewable energy 12 Carbon dioxide reduction element 12A Reaction Unit 12B Auxiliary Function Unit 13 units for the use of renewable energy 2 industrial machines 21 Main body of the industrial machine 21A Temperature setting target unit 21B Temperature setting unit 21B11, 21B12 fans 21B2 Partition wall 22 Carbon dioxide reduction element SM System SM1 external equipment SM11 Renewable Energy Generation Unit QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] JP 2022-8288 [0003, 0012] JP 2022-8288 A

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Claims

An industrial machine comprising: a main body of the industrial machine; and a carbon dioxide reduction element, wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element is driven using an energy source, and the industrial machine further comprising a renewable energy utilization unit to utilize renewable energy as an energy source for driving the carbon dioxide reduction element. The industrial machine according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the industrial machine comprises a renewable energy generation unit, and the renewable energy utilization unit utilizes the renewable energy generated by the renewable energy generation unit as an energy source. The industrial machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the unit for utilizing renewable energy uses the renewable energy generated by external devices outside the industrial machine as an energy source. The industrial machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element comprises a reaction unit for bringing about a chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide and an auxiliary functional unit for carrying out a process other than a process for bringing about the chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide, and the unit for utilizing renewable energy utilizes the renewable energy as an energy source for driving the reaction unit or as an energy source for driving the auxiliary functional unit. The industrial machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the carbon dioxide reduction element comprises a reaction unit for bringing about a chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide and an auxiliary functional unit for carrying out a process other than a process for bringing about the chemical reaction for the reduction of carbon dioxide, and the unit for utilizing renewable energy utilizes the renewable energy as an energy source for driving the reaction unit and as an energy source for driving the auxiliary functional unit. An industrial machine comprising: a main body of the industrial machine; and a carbon dioxide reduction element having a function for absorbing or adsorbing carbon dioxide in the air, wherein the main body of the industrial machine comprises a temperature setting target unit and a temperature setting unit for setting a temperature of the temperature setting target unit; and the carbon dioxide reduction element is arranged in a position in which it is exposed to an airflow generated by the temperature setting unit.

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