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 for generating electrons is provided, the electron generator comprising an electron generating unit and a housing for accommodating the electron generating unit therein, where the electron generating unit comprises a cylindrical magnet having an N-pole at one end and an S-pole at the other end, an electron generating material provided inside the cylindrical magnet, a first electrode unit covering an opening at the one end of the cylindrical magnet, and a second electrode unit covering an opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet.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.

[0005] 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]

[0006] The above-mentioned object of the present invention is achieved by an electron generating device that generates electrons, comprising an electron generating unit and a housing that houses the electron generating unit, wherein the electron generating unit comprises a cylindrical magnet body having a north pole at one end and a south pole at the other end, an electron generating material disposed inside the cylindrical magnet body, a first electrode unit that closes the opening at the one end of the cylindrical magnet body, and a second electrode unit that closes the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet body.

[0007] In this electron generating device, the electron generating material comprises a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance and a powder of an electron generating substance that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral, and it is preferable that the powder of the electron generating substance contains at least titanium dioxide powder.

[0008] Preferably, the powder of the electron generating material further contains powder of metallic magnesium.

[0009] Preferably, the powder of the electron generating material further includes copper powder with silver plated on the surface thereof.

[0010] The electron generating material preferably further contains a metal binder.

[0011] The metal binder is preferably zinc.

[0012] Preferably, the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion are formed in a plate shape, and the surface of the copper plate is silver-plated.

[0013] Furthermore, it is preferable that the housing is cylindrical with a bottom and formed like a cap nut with a female thread formed on its inner surface, and that the electron generating unit is housed inside the housing with at least a portion of its outer surface in contact with the inner surface of the cylindrical housing with a bottom.

[0014] The outer surface of the housing is preferably covered with an insulating material.

[0015] It is also preferable that the electron generating unit further comprises a stopper member for preventing the electron generating unit from moving toward the open end of the housing.

[0016] Furthermore, it is preferable that the stopper member is an O-ring installed inside the bottomed cylindrical housing, and that the O-ring is positioned between the electron generating unit and the opening end of the housing while being biased radially outward from the housing.

[0017] Furthermore, it is preferable that the O-ring be disposed in contact with the first electrode portion of the electron generator housed inside the housing.

[0018] The housing is preferably made of extra super duralumin (A7075P).

[0019] Preferably, the electron generating unit is fixed to the bottom of the housing with a conductive adhesive.

[0020] The housing can also be configured as a metal air valve cap that is screwed onto the tip of an air valve for filling air into a tire of each tire wheel mounted on a vehicle.

[0021] Furthermore, it is preferable that the housing is a cigarette plug that is detachably attached to a cigarette lighter socket provided in a vehicle, and that the cigarette plug comprises a plug body that houses the electron generating unit therein and a connection terminal portion that bulges outward from the plug body and is electrically connected to the cigarette lighter socket, and that the electron generating unit is electrically connected to the connection terminal portion.

[0022] It is also preferable that an insulating member is provided at the tip of the cigar plug in the insertion direction into the cigar socket.

[0023] Furthermore, it is preferable that a plurality of the electron generating units are arranged inside the cigarette plug, and the electron generating units are arranged so that the first electrode unit of one of the electron generating units overlaps with the second electrode unit of another of the electron generating units.

[0024] Furthermore, it is preferable that a plurality of the electron generating units are arranged inside the cigarette plug, and the electron generating units are arranged so that the first electrode unit of one of the electron generating units and the second electrode unit of another of the electron generating units overlap with each other via a conductive adhesive.

[0025] Preferably, the connection terminal is formed from a leaf spring member.

[0026] Furthermore, it is preferable that the housing is formed in a box shape capable of accommodating the electron generating unit therein, and further includes an electric cable that is electrically connected to the electron generating unit and extends to the outside of the housing.

[0027] It is also preferable that the electron generating section is covered with a conductive sheet and housed in the housing, and one end of the electric cable is connected to the sheet.

[0028] Preferably, the sheet is a copper sheet with silver plating on the surface.

[0029] The inside of the housing is preferably filled with resin.

[0030] The resin preferably has insulating properties.

[0031] The object of the present invention can also be achieved by a method for manufacturing an electron generating device that generates electrons, the method comprising: 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 filling step of filling the fluid mixture into a cylindrical magnetic body having a north pole at one end and a south pole at the other end; a drying step of drying the mixture filled into the magnetic body; a closing step of forming an electron generating unit by closing the opening at one end of the cylindrical magnetic body with a first electrode unit and closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnetic body with a second electrode unit; and a accommodating step of accommodating the electron generating unit inside a housing.

[0032] Furthermore, the object of the present invention can be achieved by a method for manufacturing an electron generating device that generates electrons, the method comprising: 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 first electrode unit arranging step of closing an opening at one end of a cylindrical magnetic body having one end as a north pole and the other end as a south pole with a first electrode unit; a filling step of filling the fluid mixture into the cylindrical magnetic body whose opening at one end is closed with the first electrode unit; a drying step of drying the mixture filled inside the magnetic body; a second electrode unit arranging step of closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnetic body with a second electrode unit to form an electron generating unit; and a accommodating step of accommodating the electron generating unit inside a housing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0033] 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]

[0034] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an electron generating instrument according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an electron generating section included in the electron generating device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a first manufacturing method of the electron generating instrument according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a second manufacturing method of the electron generating instrument according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining magnetic field lines of a cylindrical magnet body. [Figure 6] 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the electron generating unit included in the electron generating device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the electron generating device shown in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an electron generating instrument according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of the electron generating instrument shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 9 is a schematic plan view of the configuration as seen from the direction of the arrow A in FIG. 8. [Figure 11] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the electron generating device shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view of an electron generating instrument according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the electron generating device shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view of an electron generating instrument according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of the main part of the electron generating device shown in FIG. 14. [Figure 16] 15 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a main part showing a modified example of the electron generating device shown in FIG. 14. FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a sample used in the test. [Figure 18] This is an image of the first test result document. [Figure 19] This is an image of the second test result document. [Figure 20] This is an image of the second test result document. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] An electron generating device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within the scope of the object of the present invention. Also, each drawing is partially enlarged or reduced in size to facilitate understanding of the configuration. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the configuration of the electron generating device 1 according to the present invention. This electron generating device 1 is a device that generates electrons, and as shown in FIG. 1, includes a housing 2a and an electron generating unit 5 housed inside this housing 2a.

[0036] The housing 2a is configured in a bottomed cylindrical shape as shown in Fig. 1. Various structures can be used for this housing 2a, and it can be made of a metal material or a resin material.

[0037] As shown in the schematic cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 , the electron generator 5 includes a cylindrical magnet body 51 having an N pole at one end and an S pole at the other end, an electron generating material 52 disposed inside the cylindrical magnet body 51, a first electrode unit 53 closing the opening at one end (the N pole side) of the cylindrical magnet body 51, and a second electrode unit 54 closing the opening at the other end (the S pole side) of the cylindrical magnet body 51. The electron generator 5 is preferably housed in the bottomed cylindrical housing 2a so as to be flush with the edge of the upper opening of the housing 2a. After the electron generator 5 is housed in the housing 2a, a separate cover member (not shown) may be provided to cover the upper opening of the housing 2a. This cover member is preferably made of a conductive metal material and is configured to come into contact with the opposing first electrode unit 53 (or second electrode unit 54) of the electron generator 5.

[0038] The electron generating material 52 placed inside the magnet body 51 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.

[0039] 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, tungsten, metallic silicon, molybdenum disulfide, metallic germanium, gallium nitride (GaN), tourmaline, boron, and boron compounds can also be used as an electron generating material.

[0040] 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.

[0041] The lower limit of the content of the natural ore is preferably set in the range of 1 part by mass or more and 5 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52.

[0042] Furthermore, the content of the electron generating material that generates electrons by alpha rays emitted from the natural mineral is preferably 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, for example, 5 to 15 parts by mass, more preferably 10 to 15 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. Furthermore, when a powder selected from lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6), black silica, tungsten, metallic silicon, molybdenum disulfide, and metallic germanium is included in addition to titanium dioxide powder, the content of lanthanum hexaboride is preferably set to 0.5 to 5 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The black silica content is preferably set to 1 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the tungsten content is preferably set to 0.1 to 0.5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The metal silicon content is preferably set to 2 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the molybdenum disulfide content is preferably set to 2 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The metal germanium content is preferably set to 2 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The gallium nitride (GaN) content is preferably set to 0.8 to 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the tourmaline content is preferably set to 2 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The content of boron is preferably set to 0.8 parts by mass or more and 2 parts by mass or less relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, 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 relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. An example of the boron compound is disodium octaborate tetrahydrate.

[0043] Furthermore, it is preferable that the electron generating material 52 further contains a conductive metal binder. Zinc is preferably used as such a metal binder. The zinc content is preferably set to 40 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. 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 material 52 by the alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals, and the electron generating material and zinc also generate electrons, thereby increasing the amount of electrons emitted. Furthermore, because zinc is conductive, electrons generated inside the electron generating material 52 can be efficiently transmitted to the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54.

[0044] The electron generator 52 may further include metallic magnesium powder. The average particle diameter of the metallic magnesium powder is preferably set to 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm, and more preferably set to 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. The content of the metallic magnesium powder is preferably set to 1 part by mass to 35 parts by mass, and more preferably set to 5 parts by mass to 35 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the electron generator 52. Furthermore, it is even more preferable to set it to 15 parts by mass to 35 parts by mass. The metallic magnesium powder is also a substance that generates electrons in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals. Therefore, electrons are generated from the electron generator 52 by the alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals, both from the electron generator and the metallic magnesium, resulting in an increased amount of emitted electrons. Furthermore, because metallic magnesium is electrically conductive, electrons generated within the electron generator 52 can be efficiently transmitted to the first electrode 53 and the second electrode 54. Furthermore, by setting the average particle size of the magnesium metal powder to be significantly larger than the average particle size of the electron-generating material powder, as described above, a large amount of natural mineral powder comes into contact with one magnesium metal powder, making it possible to emit even greater amounts of electrons.

[0045] The electron generating material 52 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, more preferably 1 μm or less. 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 material 52 by the alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals, and the electron generating material and copper powder also generate electrons, thereby increasing the amount of emitted electrons. Furthermore, because the copper powder is conductive, electrons generated inside the electron generating material 52 can be efficiently transmitted to the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54. 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.

[0046] The electron generating material 52 may also be configured to include powder obtained by plating the surface of copper powder with silver (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 material 52 and the silver-plated copper powder in response to alpha rays emitted from natural minerals, thereby increasing the amount of emitted electrons. Furthermore, electrons are emitted by the bonding of dissimilar metals, silver and copper, further increasing the amount of emitted electrons. Furthermore, the silver-plated copper powder is electrically conductive, allowing electrons generated within the electron generating material 52 to be efficiently transmitted to the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54. 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.

[0047] The electron generating material 52 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, 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 material 52 by the alpha rays emitted from the natural minerals, and the electron generating material and the silver powder also generate electrons from the electron generating material 52, thereby increasing the amount of electrons emitted. Furthermore, since the silver powder is conductive, electrons generated inside the electron generating material 52 can be efficiently transmitted to the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54. The content of the silver powder is preferably set to 8 parts by mass or more and 12 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52.

[0048] The first electrode unit 53 and the second electrode unit 54 are formed in a plate shape and, as described above, are installed so as to close the opening at one end (N-pole side) of the cylindrical magnetic body 51 and the opening at the other end (S-pole side) of the cylindrical magnetic body 51, respectively. The first electrode unit 53 and the second electrode unit 54 are preferably configured to be electrically connected to the electron generating material 52 arranged inside the cylindrical magnetic body 51. In particular, it is preferable that the first electrode unit 53 and the second electrode unit 54 are configured to be in direct contact with the electron generating material 52 arranged inside the cylindrical magnetic body 51. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, it is preferable that the first electrode unit 53 is connected to the entire end face of one end, which is the N-pole side of the magnetic body 51, and the second electrode unit 54 is connected to the entire end face of the other end, which is the S-pole side of the magnetic body 51. Furthermore, the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54 may be made of any material as long as they can propagate the electrons generated in the electron generating material 52 to the object to which the electrons are supplied. However, it is preferable to use a material with high electrical conductivity, such as copper, silver, or gold. In particular, it is preferable to use a copper plate (copper plate) having a silver-plated surface. The thickness of the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54 is not particularly limited, but is preferably set to, for example, 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less.

[0049] Next, we will explain a first manufacturing method of the electron generating device 1 having the above-mentioned configuration. As shown in the block diagram of Fig. 3, this manufacturing method includes a mixture forming step S11, a filling step S12, a drying step S13, a closing step S14, and a storage step S15.

[0050] 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).

[0051] The filling step S12 is a process of filling the interior of a cylindrical magnet body 51 having a north pole at one end and a south pole at the other end with the above-mentioned fluid mixture, and the drying step S13 is a process of drying the above-mentioned mixture filled inside the magnet body 51. The solvent contained in the solution containing the metal binder evaporates during the drying process, resulting in the powder of the natural ore and the powder of the electron-generating material being firmly held by the metal binder (zinc). Note that the content of the solution containing the metal binder is preferably, for example, 50 parts by mass or more and 75 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the above-mentioned mixture. Note that the content of the solution containing the metal binder is not particularly limited to the above numerical range, as long as it is an amount that can maintain the shape when the solvent evaporates and the magnet body 51 dries, for example, when the fluid mixture is applied and dried.

[0052] The closing step S14 is a process of forming the electron generating unit 5 by closing the opening at one end of the cylindrical magnetic body 51 with the first electrode unit 53 and closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnetic body 51 with the second electrode unit 54. The first electrode unit 53 and the second electrode unit 54 are installed and fixed, for example, via a conductive adhesive, so as to close the opening at one end (north pole side) of the cylindrical magnetic body 51 and the opening at the other end (south pole side), respectively.

[0053] The accommodation step S15 is a process of accommodating the electron generator 5 inside the housing 2a. If necessary, the electron generator 5 accommodated in the housing 2a is fixed by an appropriate method so that it does not fall out from inside the housing 2a. Alternatively, it may be fixed so that it can be removed and attached. Completion of this accommodation step S5 completes the electron generating device 1.

[0054] Next, we will explain a second manufacturing method of the electron generating device 1 configured as above. As shown in the block diagram of Fig. 4, this manufacturing method includes a mixture forming step S21, a first electrode unit arranging step S22, a filling step S23, a drying step S24, a second electrode unit arranging step S25, and a storage step S26.

[0055] In the mixture formation step S21, similar to the mixture formation step S11, 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 are mixed together, and then the mixture is thoroughly stirred 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% by weight of zinc in the dried coating state).

[0056] The first electrode unit arranging step 22 is a process of closing the opening at one end of the cylindrical magnetic body with the first electrode unit 53. For example, this is a process of installing and fixing the first electrode unit 53 via a conductive adhesive so as to close the opening at one end (N pole side) of the cylindrical magnetic body 51. Completion of this process results in the formation of a portion of the cylindrical magnetic body 51 that corresponds to the bottom.

[0057] The filling step S23 is a step of filling the interior of the cylindrical magnet body 51, with the first electrode portion 53 functioning as the bottom, with the above-mentioned fluid mixture, and the drying step S24 is a step of drying the above-mentioned mixture filled inside the magnet body 51. The solvent contained in the solution containing the metal binder evaporates during the drying process, resulting in the powder of the natural ore and the powder of the electron-generating material being firmly held by the metal binder (zinc). Note that the content of the solution containing the metal binder is preferably, for example, 50 parts by mass or more and 75 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the above-mentioned mixture. Note that the content of the solution containing the metal binder is not particularly limited to the above numerical range, as long as it is an amount that can maintain the shape when the solvent evaporates and the mixture is dried, for example, the shape in the dry state when the fluid mixture is applied and dried.

[0058] The second electrode unit arrangement step 25 is a process of forming the electron generating unit 5 by arranging and closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet body 51 filled with the electron generating material 52. The second electrode unit 54 is installed and fixed, for example, via a conductive adhesive, so as to close the opening at the other end (on the south pole side) of the cylindrical magnet body 51.

[0059] The accommodation step S26 is a process of accommodating the electron generator 5 inside the housing 2a. If necessary, the electron generator 5 accommodated in the housing 2a is fixed by an appropriate method so as not to fall out of the housing 2a. Alternatively, the electron generator 5 may be fixed so as to be detachable. Completion of this accommodation step S5 completes the electron generating device 1.

[0060] The electron generating device 1 having the above configuration is installed on an electron supply target for use. The electron generating device 1 according to the present invention can efficiently supply electrons generated in the electron generating material 52 to the electron supply target, thereby further activating an object or substance to which the electrons are supplied, or further activating a device or the like containing the substance to which the electrons are supplied. Furthermore, the electron generating unit 5 having the above configuration can efficiently generate a large amount of electrons, resulting in an extremely large activation effect. In particular, the electrons generated from the electron generating material 52 filled inside the cylindrical magnet body 51 are accelerated by the magnetic field lines of the magnet body 51, and the direction of their movement is controlled by the magnetic field lines. This allows the electrons to be propagated to the substance to be activated at high speed. Here, if the housing 2a is made of a conductive metal material or the like, the electron generating device 1 may be placed so that the bottom of the housing 2a contacts the electron supply target, or so that the first electrode unit 53 contacts the electron supply target. Furthermore, the electron generating device 1 may be arranged so that the outer periphery of the housing 2a is in contact with the electron supply target. When the housing 2a is made of a non-conductive resin material, the electron generating device 1 is arranged so that the first electrode portion 53 is in contact with the electron supply target.

[0061] 5, the magnetic field lines of the magnet body 51 exit from the north pole side and enter the south pole side, and therefore, from the viewpoint of efficient electron propagation, it is preferable to arrange the electron generating device 1 so that the first electrode unit 53 arranged on the north pole side comes into contact with the object to which electrons are supplied. In other words, when the housing 2a is made of a non-conductive resin material, it is preferable to accommodate the electron generating unit 5 in the housing 2a so that the north pole side of the magnet body 51 is arranged on the upper opening side.

[0062] For example, by attaching the electron generator 1 of this invention to a pipe in the engine of a vehicle such as an automobile, negatively charged electrons are supplied to the vehicle through the pipe, generating static electricity that cancels out the positive charge on the vehicle and revitalizes engine performance. Furthermore, by installing the electron generator 1 in the refrigerant pipe 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 wall surfaces of the evaporator or pipes, thereby significantly improving the heat exchange efficiency between the refrigerant and the metal inner wall surfaces of the evaporator or pipes.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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 in a container that stores lubricating oil that lubricates the sliding parts of machinery or in a pipe through which the lubricating oil flows, the emitted electrons act on the lubricating oil in the container or 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.

[0065] 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 in a container that stores coolant used to cool heat-generating parts of machinery or in a pipe through which the coolant flows, the emitted electrons act on the coolant in the container and the coolant flowing inside the pipe, significantly activating the coolant. This allows a coating to be formed on the inner wall surface 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.

[0066] 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 internal combustion 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 container that contains 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] The electron generator 1 can also be used for plant growth. Plant growth requires nutrient-rich water in addition to sunlight and atmospheric carbon dioxide. 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 a water supply container for nutrient-rich water to be supplied to plants or in a pipeline through which 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 humus. Supplying highly activated water accelerates the decomposition of leaf humus, 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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 in a water supply container for fish and shellfish, a circulating purification device, or the piping 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.

[0071] 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 in an aeration air supply pump or in a piping through which aeration air flows, the generated electrons act on the air flowing through the piping, activating that 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.

[0072] 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 form a more uniform, high-quality paint surface. However, conventional spray painting equipment is designed to disperse the paint into a mist using air as is, making it difficult to further reduce the particle size of the dispersed paint. Therefore, by installing the electron generator 1 in a compressed air supply pump used to spray and atomize the paint or in the piping through which compressed air flows, the generated electrons act on the air flowing through the piping, 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 paint surface.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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. 6 , the outer surface of the cylindrical magnet body 51 may be covered with a covering 55 made of an insulating material. The insulating material is not particularly limited, and commonly known insulating materials such as rubber and silicone may be used. Forming the covering 55 of such an insulating material effectively prevents electrons generated in the electron generating material 52 from being emitted to the outside through the outer surface of the housing 2a, thereby enabling the generated electrons to be effectively propagated toward the electron supply target. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7 , the outer surface of the housing 2a and the outer bottom surface of the housing 2a may be covered with a covering 31 made of an insulating material.

[0075] Next, an electron generating device 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. Note that FIGS. 8 to 11 are also partially enlarged and reduced in size to facilitate understanding of the configuration. FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electron generating device 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of the electron generating device 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view of the configuration as seen from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 8. This electron generating device 1 includes a cylindrical, bottomed housing 2b formed like a cap nut with a female thread formed on its inner circumferential surface. An electron generating unit 5 is housed inside this housing 2b.

[0076] The housing 2b included in the electron generator 1 according to the second embodiment is, as described above, cylindrical with a bottom and formed like a cap nut with a female thread formed on its inner circumferential surface. The housing 2b shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is configured as a metal air valve cap that is screwed onto the tip of an air valve for filling air into tires of each tire wheel mounted on a vehicle. The housing 2b included in the electron generator 1 according to the second embodiment is made of a conductive metal material. In particular, it is preferable to make it from extra super duralumin (A7075P) from the viewpoint of efficient electron propagation. Note that the housing 2b is not limited to this air valve cap, and various configurations of a cap nut-like structure can be used.

[0077] The electron generator 5 has the same configuration as the electron generating device 1 according to the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description of its structure will be omitted. The electron generator 5 is preferably housed inside the bottomed, cylindrical housing 2b with at least a portion of its outer circumferential surface in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the housing 2b. The electron generator 5 is preferably fixed to the bottom of the housing 2b with a conductive adhesive. The number of electron generators 5 housed inside the housing 2b is not particularly limited. A single electron generator 5 may be housed inside the housing 2b, or, as shown in FIG. 11 , multiple electron generators 5 may be housed inside the housing 2b. When multiple electron generators 5 are housed inside the housing 2b, for example, the second electrode 54 of one electron generator 5 located on the bottom side of the housing 2b may overlap the first electrode 53 of another electron generator 5. The electron generators 5 are preferably fixed to each other with a conductive adhesive.

[0078] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the magnetic field lines of the magnet body 51 exit from the north pole side and enter the south pole side. Therefore, from the viewpoint of efficient electron propagation, it is preferable to house the electron generating unit 5 so that the first electrode unit 53 arranged on the north pole side faces the bottom side of the casing 2b configured in the shape of a cap nut, and to fix the first electrode unit 53 and the bottom with a conductive adhesive.

[0079] A stopper member 32 that prevents the electron generator 5 from moving toward the open end of the housing 2b is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the housing 2b. Various stopper members 32 can be used, but a preferred stopper member 32 is an O-ring installed inside the bottomed cylindrical housing 2b. The O-ring is disposed between the electron generator 5 and the open end of the housing 2a while being biased radially outward by its own elasticity. The O-ring is preferably disposed in contact with the first electrode portion 53 of the electron generator 5 housed inside the housing 2b. The stopper member 32 also functions as a spacer to prevent the electron generator 5 from coming into contact with an air valve for filling a tire with air, resulting in unexpected tire air leakage.

[0080] The outer surface of the housing 2b may be configured to be covered with an insulating material. By covering the outer surface of the housing 2b with such an insulating cover 31, it is possible to effectively prevent electrons generated in the electron generating material 52 from being emitted to the outside through the outer peripheral surface of the housing 2a, and to effectively propagate the generated electrons toward the electron supply target.

[0081] The electron generator 1 according to the second embodiment described above can be threaded onto a member having a male thread. The electrons emitted from the electron generator 5 propagate through the male thread to the working fluid in a device or object equipped with the male thread, further activating various devices or objects containing the working fluid or objects to which the electrons are supplied. In particular, when the housing 2b is configured to include an air valve cap that is threaded onto the tip of an air valve for inflating tires on each tire wheel mounted on a vehicle, the electrons emitted from the electron generator 5 are supplied to the vehicle via the tire's air valve, resulting in negatively charged electrons. This counteracts the positive charge on the vehicle due to static electricity, improving engine combustion efficiency and smoother piston operation, activating engine performance. This also improves the tire's grip, braking performance, and quietness.

[0082] Next, an electron generating device 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 12 and 13. It should be noted that Figs. 12 and 13 are partially enlarged and reduced in size to facilitate understanding of the configuration. Fig. 12 is a schematic plan view of the electron generating device 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the same. This electron generating device 1 includes a housing 2c configured as a cigarette plug that is detachably attached to a cigarette lighter socket provided in a vehicle. An electron generating unit 5 is housed inside this housing 2c.

[0083] The housing 2c of the electron generator 1 according to the third embodiment is configured as a cigarette plug that is detachably attached to a cigarette lighter socket provided in a vehicle as described above, and includes a plug body 21 that houses the electron generator 5 therein and a connection terminal portion 22 that bulges outward from the plug body 21 and electrically connects to the cigarette lighter socket. The plug body 21 is formed, for example, from a non-conductive resin material. The plug body 21 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter that allows insertion into the cigarette lighter socket, and has an opening 211 that allows a bulging (protruding) portion (bulging portion 222) of the connection terminal portion 22, which is formed as a leaf spring member described later, to protrude from the plug body 21. An insulating member 23 is also provided at the tip of the cigarette plug in the insertion direction into the cigarette lighter socket.

[0084] The connection terminal 22 is composed of a leaf spring member formed by bending a long, thin plate made of a conductive metal material. This leaf spring member is bent in a U-shape at its central portion. The portion on the tip side of this bent portion 221 bulges outward, and these bulging portions 222 protrude outward from the openings 211 on both the left and right sides of the plug body 21. The tip portion 223 of the connection terminal 22 is engaged with the inner wall of the plug body 21.

[0085] The electron generator 5 has the same configuration as the electron generator 1 according to the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description of its structure will be omitted. The electron generator 5 is configured to be electrically connected to the connection terminal 22. The number of electron generators 5 housed inside the housing 2c configured as a cigarette lighter plug is not particularly limited, and a single electron generator 5 or multiple electron generators 5 may be housed inside the housing 2c. When multiple electron generators 5 are housed inside the housing 2c, the housing 2c preferably arranges the electron generators 5 so that the first electrode 53 of one electron generator 5 overlaps the second electrode 54 of another electron generator 5. Furthermore, the first electrode 53 of one electron generator 5 and the second electrode 54 of another electron generator 5 are preferably fixed and arranged so that they overlap each other via a conductive adhesive.

[0086] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the magnetic field lines of the magnet body 51 exit from the north pole side and enter the south pole side, so from the perspective of efficiently propagating electrons, it is preferable to configure the first electrode portion 53 arranged on the north pole side so that it is electrically connected to the connection terminal portion 22.

[0087] Here, a cigarette lighter socket installed in a vehicle generally comprises a cylindrical metallic plug receiving cylinder and a terminal plate attached to the bottom of the plug receiving cylinder, and when the cigarette plug-type electronic generator 1 configured as described above is inserted into the cigarette lighter socket, the connection terminal portion 22 comes into contact with the inner wall of the plug receiving cylinder. Because this connection terminal portion 22 is configured as a leaf spring member, it is constantly pressed outward, and this pressing force, combined with the appropriate dimensions of the plug body 212 relative to the plug receiving cylinder, firmly holds the cigarette plug in the cigarette lighter socket.

[0088] According to this cigarette lighter plug-type electron generator 1, electrons emitted from the electron generator 5 are supplied to the vehicle via the connection terminal 22 and the plug receiving cylinder. This neutralizes the positive charge on the vehicle due to the generation of static electricity, improving engine combustion efficiency and smoother piston movement, revitalizing engine performance. The electrons are also supplied to the battery fluid in the vehicle's battery, activating the battery. The electrons are also supplied to the tires, increasing tire grip, improving braking performance, and further improving tire quietness.

[0089] Furthermore, an insulating member 23 is provided at the tip of the cigarette plug in the insertion direction into the cigarette socket, so that even if the tip of the cigarette plug comes into contact with the terminal plate provided at the bottom of the plug receiving cylinder, a short circuit is prevented from occurring.

[0090] Next, an electron generating device 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. Note that FIGS. 14 to 16 are also partially enlarged and reduced to facilitate understanding of the configuration. FIG. 14 is a schematic plan view of the electron generating device 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a main part thereof. This electron generating device 1 includes a box-shaped housing 2d capable of accommodating an electron generating unit 5 therein. The electron generating device 1 also includes an electric cable 28 electrically connected to the electron generating unit 5 arranged inside the housing 2d and extending to the outside of the housing 2d.

[0091] The housing 2d of the electron generating device 1 according to the fourth embodiment is preferably formed of a resin material and has a box shape as described above. The housing 2d includes a bottom 25, a peripheral wall 26 extending from the periphery of the bottom 25, and a lid 27 closing an upper opening of the peripheral wall 26. The peripheral wall 26 is also provided with a through-hole for inserting an electric cable.

[0092] The electron generator 5 has the same configuration as the electron generator 1 according to the first embodiment, and therefore a detailed description of its structure will be omitted. The electron generator 5 is covered with a conductive sheet 4 and housed within the housing 2d. One end of the electric cable 28 is connected to the sheet 4. The sheet 4 covering the electron generator 5 is preferably made of a conductive metal material. In particular, a silver-plated copper sheet is preferred for efficient electron propagation toward the electric cable. The thickness of the sheet 4 is not particularly limited, but is preferably between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm. The method for electrically connecting the sheet 4 and the one end of the electric cable 28 is not particularly limited, but is preferably fixed to each other via a conductive adhesive or fastening members such as bolts and nuts. The number of electron generators 5 housed within the housing 2d is not particularly limited; either a single electron generator 5 or multiple electron generators 5 may be housed. When a plurality of electron generators 5 are housed inside the housing 2d, the electron generators 5 are preferably arranged so that the first electrode portion 53 of one electron generator 5 and the second electrode portion 54 of another electron generator 5 overlap each other. Furthermore, the first electrode portion 53 of one electron generator 5 and the second electrode portion 54 of another electron generator 5 are preferably fixed and arranged so that they overlap each other via a conductive adhesive. Furthermore, the sheet 4 is preferably covered with the electron generators 5 so that the entire areas of the first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54 of the electron generators 5 housed inside the housing 2d come into contact with the sheet 4.

[0093] Although a commonly available electric cable 28 can be used, it is preferable that the other end of the electric cable 28 be provided with a connection portion such as a U-shaped terminal. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16 , the interior of the housing 2d is preferably provided with a resin-filled portion 45 formed by filling the resin. This resin preferably has insulating properties. By filling the interior of the housing 2d with resin in this manner, the periphery of the sheet 4 covering the electron generator 5 is hardened with resin, thereby providing waterproofing. Furthermore, vibration-proofing properties can be provided, thereby preventing the electron generator 5 housed therein from being misaligned and ensuring a stable electrical connection between the conductive sheet 4 and the electric cable 28.

[0094] The electron generator 1 according to the fourth embodiment is used by connecting it to a device or object to which electrons are to be supplied via a connection part such as a U-shaped terminal of an electron cable. The electrons emitted from the electron generator 5 are propagated to the connected device or object via the sheet 4 and the electric cable 28, and as described above, can further activate various devices including the working fluid to which the electrons have been supplied, or can further activate the object or substance to which the electrons have been supplied.

[0095] Here, in the electron generating device 1 according to the present invention, the electron generating material 52 of the electron generating unit 5 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 check whether activation actually occurred, and the contents and results of this verification test will be described below.

[0096] The electron generator 52 samples used in the verification test will be described below. Six samples were prepared. Three of the six samples were identical (hereinafter referred to as Samples A, B, and C), while the remaining three samples (hereinafter referred to as Samples D, E, and F) had shapes different from Samples A to C. As shown in FIG. 17, Samples A to C were rectangular parallelepipeds with a thickness of 10 mm and dimensions of 40 mm x 60 mm. The electron generators 52 for Samples A to C were formed by mixing and thoroughly stirring powder of radium ore (natural ore), powder of an electron generating substance, 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 generator 52. The content of radium ore (natural ore) was 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, the content of the electron generating substance was 22.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the content of the fluid binder was 75.7 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The electron generating substance used 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 material 52, the content of metallic magnesium powder was 7.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, the content of metallic silicon was 3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the content of black silica was 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The content of lanthanum hexaboride was 0.5 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. The content of copper powder was 1.5 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52.

[0097] Next, the electron generator material 52 for Samples D to F is configured as a fluid paste, and is 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) is 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, the content of the electron generating material is 22.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the content of the metal binder is 75.7 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. For Samples D to F, molybdenum disulfide grease Grade A No. 240 manufactured by Maruyama Molybdenum Co., Ltd. is used as the metal binder. The content of each material constituting the electron generating material is the same as that for Samples A to C.

[0098] We requested Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute to measure the coefficient of friction of the electron generating materials 52 for Samples A to F. As described in the "Test Results (Notice)" in Figure 18, 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. Here, 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.

[0099] 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 were taken 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 18.

[0100] As shown in the "Test Results (Notice)" in Figure 18, 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] Meanwhile, in the "Test Results (Notification)" section of Figure 18, 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] Furthermore, the inventors conducted additional retests based on the above verification test results (first verification test results), and the details of the verification test will be described below. The electron generating material 52 samples used in the second verification test will be described. A total of nine samples were prepared. Three of these nine samples (hereinafter referred to as samples G, H, and L) have the same configuration as the above samples A, B, and C, and are newly prepared. The other three samples (hereinafter referred to as samples J, K, and L) have the same configuration as the above samples D, E, and F, and are newly prepared. The other three samples (hereinafter referred to as samples M, N, and O) have the configuration shown in FIG. 2 . That is, the electron generating material 52 is filled inside a cylindrical magnetic body 51, and an electron generating unit 5 is employed, which includes a first electrode unit 53 that closes an opening at one end of the magnetic body 51 and a second electrode unit 54 that closes an opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnetic body 51. The cylindrical magnet body 51 (cylindrical neodymium magnet) has an outer diameter of 25 mm, an inner diameter of 19 mm, and a height of 5 mm. The first electrode portion 53 and the second electrode portion 54 are made of SUS430 plate material with a thickness of 0.5 mm. The electron generating material 52 filled inside the cylindrical magnet body 51 was the same as that in Samples A to C (Samples G to L) and was formed by mixing powder of radium ore (natural ore), powder of electron generating material, and a cold plating solution containing zinc (a conductive metal binder; a cold plating paint containing 96% by weight of zinc) and thoroughly stirring it, then pouring it into the cylindrical magnet body 51 and drying it. The content of radium ore (natural ore) was 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, the content of the electron generating material was 22.3 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52, and the content of the fluid binder was 75.7 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the electron generating material 52. 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 relative to 100 parts by mass of electron generating material 52, the content of metallic magnesium powder was 7.3 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of electron generating material 52, the content of metallic silicon was 3 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of electron generating material 52, and the content of black silica was 2 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of electron generating material 52. The content of lanthanum hexaboride was 0.5 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of electron generating material 52. The content of copper powder was 1.5 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of electron generating material 52.

[0105] We again requested Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute to measure the coefficient of friction of the electron generating material 52 and electron generating unit 5 for samples G to O. As described in the "Test Results (Notification)" shown in Figures 19 and 20, 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.

[0106] 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 19 and 20.

[0107] As shown in the "Test Results (Notice)" in Figures 19 and 20, 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 coefficients before installation.

[0108] 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.

[0109] Furthermore, in the "Test Results (Notification)" of Figures 19 and 20, it can be seen that for Samples J to L (POWER CONDUCTOR GREASE (B-1 to B-3)) which are configured in a 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.

[0110] 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.

[0111] Furthermore, in the "Test Results (Notification)" of Figures 19 and 20, 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] From the above, it can be seen that the use of the electron generating material 52 and electron generating unit 5 included in the electron generating device 1 of the present invention significantly reduces the static and dynamic friction coefficients. In other words, it can be said that activation of the static and dynamic friction coefficients has been demonstrated. In the second verification test, the static and dynamic 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 effects of the electrons generated by the electron generating material 52 and the electron generating unit 5 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 blades to cut metals, for example, the reduced dynamic 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]

[0114] 1. Electronic generating devices 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d housing 21 Plug body 211 Opening hole 22 Connection terminal 221 Bent part of connection terminal 222 Bulging portion of connection terminal 223 Tip of connection terminal 23 Insulating material 25 Bottom 26 Peripheral wall 27 Lid 28 Electrical Cables 31 Covering 32 Stopper member 4 seats 45 Resin filling section 5 Electron generator 51 Magnet 52 Electron generating material 53 1st electrode part 54 2nd electrode part 55 Covering part

Claims

1. An electron generating device that generates electrons, The electron generating device includes an electron generating unit and a housing that houses the electron generating unit, The electron generating device is characterized in that the electron generating unit comprises a cylindrical magnet body with a north pole at one end and a south pole at the other end, an electron generating material arranged inside the cylindrical magnet body, a first electrode unit that closes the opening at the one end of the cylindrical magnet body, and a second electrode unit that closes the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet body.

2. the electron generating material includes a powder of a natural mineral containing a radioactive substance and a powder of an electron generating substance 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 , wherein the powder of the electron generating material further includes powder of metallic magnesium.

4. 3. The electron generating device according to claim 2, wherein the powder of the electron generating material further comprises powder of copper powder plated with silver.

5. The electron generating device according to claim 2 , wherein the electron generating material further comprises a metal binder.

6. 6. The electronic generating instrument of claim 5, wherein the metal binder is zinc.

7. 2. The electron generating device according to claim 1, wherein the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion are formed in a plate shape, and the surface of the copper plate is silver-plated.

8. The housing is a cylindrical bottomed nut with a female screw formed on its inner circumferential surface, The electron generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the electron generating unit is housed inside the housing with at least a portion of its outer surface in contact with the inner surface of the bottomed cylindrical housing.

9. The electronic generating instrument according to claim 8, wherein the outer surface of the housing is covered with an insulating material.

10. 9. The electron generating instrument according to claim 8, further comprising a stopper member for preventing the electron generating unit from moving toward the open end of the housing.

11. the stopper member is an O-ring installed inside the bottomed cylindrical housing, The electron generating device according to claim 10, wherein the O-ring is arranged between the electron generating unit and the open end of the housing while being biased radially outward from the housing.

12. The electron generating instrument according to claim 11 , wherein the O-ring is disposed in contact with the first electrode portion of the electron generating unit housed inside the housing.

13. 9. The electronic generating device according to claim 8, wherein the housing is made of extra super duralumin (A7075P).

14. The electron generating device according to claim 8 , wherein the electron generating unit is fixed to the bottom of the housing with a conductive adhesive.

15. 9. The electron generating device according to claim 8, wherein the housing is a metal air valve cap that is screwed onto a tip of an air valve for filling air into a tire of each tire wheel mounted on a vehicle.

16. the housing is a cigarette plug that is detachably attached to a cigarette lighter socket provided in a vehicle, the cigarette plug includes a plug body that houses the electron generating unit therein, and a connection terminal portion that bulges outward from the plug body and is electrically connected to the cigarette lighter socket, 8. The electron generating device according to claim 1, wherein the electron generating portion is electrically connected to the connection terminal portion.

17. 17. The electronic generating instrument according to claim 16, wherein an insulating member is provided at a tip end of the cigarette plug in the insertion direction into the cigarette socket.

18. A plurality of the electron generating units are arranged inside the cigarette lighter plug, The electron generating device according to claim 16, characterized in that the electron generating units are arranged such that the first electrode unit of one of the electron generating units overlaps with the second electrode unit of the other of the electron generating units.

19. A plurality of the electron generating units are arranged inside the cigarette lighter plug, The electron generating device according to claim 16, characterized in that the electron generating units are arranged such that the first electrode unit of one of the electron generating units and the second electrode unit of the other of the electron generating units overlap with each other via a conductive adhesive.

20. The electron generating instrument according to claim 16, wherein the connection terminal portion is formed of a leaf spring member.

21. the housing is formed in a box shape capable of accommodating the electron generating unit therein, 8. The electron generating instrument according to claim 1, further comprising an electric cable electrically connected to the electron generating unit and extending to the outside of the housing.

22. The electron generating device according to claim 21, characterized in that the electron generating unit is covered with a conductive sheet and housed in the housing, and one end of the electric cable is connected to the sheet.

23. The electronic generating instrument according to claim 22, characterized in that the sheet is a copper sheet with silver plating on the surface.

24. 22. The electronic generating instrument according to claim 21, wherein the inside of the housing is filled with resin.

25. 25. The electronic generating instrument according to claim 24, wherein the resin has insulating properties.

26. A method for manufacturing an electron generating device that generates electrons, 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 filling step of filling the fluid mixture into a cylindrical magnet body having a north pole at one end and a south pole at the other end; a drying step of drying the mixture filled inside the magnet body; a closing step of closing the opening at the one end of the cylindrical magnet body with a first electrode portion and closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet body with a second electrode portion, thereby forming an electron generating unit; and a housing step of housing the electron generating unit inside a housing.

27. A method for manufacturing an electron generating device that generates electrons, 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 first electrode unit disposing step of closing an opening at one end of a cylindrical magnet body having one end as a north pole and the other end as a south pole with a first electrode unit; a filling step of filling the mixture having fluidity into the cylindrical magnet body, the opening of one end of which is closed by the first electrode portion; a drying step of drying the mixture filled inside the magnet body; a second electrode portion disposing step of forming an electron generating portion by closing the opening at the other end of the cylindrical magnet body with a second electrode portion; and a housing step of housing the electron generating unit inside a housing.

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