Fluid activation device

Abstract

To provide a fluid activation device that can effectively activate fluids. [Solution] The fluid activation device 1 comprises a casing 2 having a fluid passage 27, a plurality of magnetic field generating units 4 arranged around the fluid passage 27, and a metal layer 5 arranged between the magnetic field generating units 4 and the fluid passage 27. The plurality of magnetic field generating units 4 include a pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A arranged on the upstream and downstream sides, and a second magnetic field generating unit 4B arranged between them. The first magnetic field generating unit 4A has a plurality of first permanent magnets 41 magnetized in the circumferential direction, and two circumferentially adjacent first permanent magnets 41 are arranged with opposite poles close to each other to generate a dynamic zero magnetic field. The second magnetic field generating unit 4B has a plurality of second permanent magnets 42 magnetized radially with respect to the center line C of the fluid passage 27, and two second permanent magnets 42 magnetized in opposite directions are arranged adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction to generate a static zero magnetic field.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a fluid activation device.

Background Art

[0002] The fluid activation device disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a casing provided with a fluid passage inside, a plurality of permanent magnets arranged around the fluid passage in the casing, and a metal layer arranged between the fluid passage and the permanent magnets. In this activation device, a high-density magnetic field line is generated by the plurality of permanent magnets, and the magnetic field line can be pushed toward the center direction of the fluid passage by the metal layer. Thereby, when fluid is flowed through the fluid passage in the casing, a strong magnetic force acts on the fluid flowing through the fluid passage, and the fluid can be activated.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] There is a demand for more effectively activating fluid than the activation device of Patent Document 1. In view of such problems, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a fluid activation device that can effectively activate fluid.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] (1) The fluid activation device of the present disclosure comprises a casing having a fluid passage through which a fluid flows in one direction, a plurality of magnetic field generating units arranged in a line in the one direction around the fluid passage, and a metal layer disposed between the magnetic field generating units and the fluid passage, wherein the fluid flowing through the fluid passage is activated by releasing metal electrons from the metal layer into the fluid passage by a magnetic field formed by the magnetic field generating units, the plurality of magnetic field generating units include a pair of first magnetic field generating units arranged on the upstream and downstream sides in the one direction, and a second magnetic field generating unit arranged between the pair of first magnetic field generating units, the first The magnetic field generating unit has a plurality of first permanent magnets arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the fluid passage, each of the first permanent magnets is magnetized in the circumferential direction, and two adjacent first permanent magnets in the circumferential direction are arranged with opposite poles close together, thereby generating a dynamic zero magnetic field on the centerline of the fluid passage. The second magnetic field generating unit has a plurality of second permanent magnets arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction, each of the second permanent magnets is magnetized radially with respect to the centerline, and two second permanent magnets magnetized in opposite directions are arranged adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, thereby generating a static zero magnetic field on the centerline.

[0006] As a result of diligent research, the inventors of the present invention have found that when multiple magnetic field generating units are arranged along the direction in which the fluid flows through the fluid passage, and a magnetic field generating unit that generates a static zero magnetic field is placed between two magnetic field generating units that generate a dynamic zero magnetic field, metal electrons are effectively emitted from the metal layer toward the center of the fluid passage. Based on this finding, the inventors have completed the invention described in (1) above. A dynamic zero magnetic field is a state in which a magnetic field is generated at the center of a rotating magnetic field, and no magnetic field acts on the said center. A static zero magnetic field is a state in which a magnetic field is generated at the center of multiple magnetic fields that are spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and no magnetic field acts on the said center because these magnetic fields counteract each other.

[0007] According to the fluid activation device described in (1) above, a pair of first magnetic field generating units, positioned upstream and downstream of the fluid passage, generate a dynamic zero magnetic field on the centerline of the fluid passage. A second magnetic field generating unit, positioned between the pair of first magnetic field generating units, generates a static zero magnetic field on the centerline of the fluid passage. As a result, metal electrons are effectively emitted from the metal layer toward the centerline of the fluid passage. Therefore, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage can be effectively activated by the metal electrons emitted from the metal layer.

[0008] (2) In the fluid activation device described in (1), the first magnetic field generating unit preferably forms a rotating magnetic field that rotates around the center line, and the direction of rotation of the magnetic field in the rotating magnetic field is the same as the direction of rotation of the magnetic field generated when current flows from the upstream side to the downstream side. As a result of further diligent research, the inventors of the present invention have found that by setting the direction of rotation of the magnetic field in the rotating magnetic field formed by the first magnetic field generating unit to the same direction as the direction of rotation of the magnetic field generated when an electric current flows from the upstream side to the downstream side of the fluid passage, metal electrons are emitted more effectively from the metal layer toward the center line of the fluid passage. Based on this finding, the inventors have completed the invention described in (2) above. As a result, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage can be activated more effectively by the metal electrons emitted from the metal layer.

[0009] (3) In the fluid activation device of (1) or (2) above, it is preferable that the metal layer has a plurality of metal layer portions stacked in the radial direction. In this case, since metal electrons from each of the multiple metal layers in the metal layer are released toward the centerline of the fluid passage, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage can be activated more effectively.

[0010] (4) In the fluid activation device described in (3) above, it is preferable that the multiple metal layers are made of different metals. In this case, since metal electrons of different metals are emitted from the plurality of metal layer portions toward the center line of the fluid passage, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage can be more effectively activated.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] According to the fluid activation device of the present disclosure, the fluid can be effectively activated.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0012] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing a fluid activation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. <{ [Figure 2] It is a longitudinal sectional view of the fluid activation device. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing a holder. [Figure 4] It is a horizontal sectional view of the holder. [Figure 5] It is a horizontal sectional view of the holder as seen from above of the first magnetic field generation unit. [Figure 6] It is a schematic diagram showing the magnetic wall line of the first magnetic field generation unit. [Figure 7] It is a horizontal sectional view of the holder as seen from above of the second magnetic field generation unit. [Figure 8] It is a schematic diagram showing the magnetic wall line of the second magnetic field generation unit. [Figure 9] It is a view taken in the direction of arrow I-I of FIG. 3 and is a view of the holding member of the holder as seen from the inside. [Figure 10] It is a sectional view taken in the direction of arrow II-II of FIG. 9. [Figure 11] It is a side view (partial sectional view) showing an example of use of the fluid activation device. [Figure 12] It is a table showing the results of the effect confirmation test.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. [Overall Configuration of Fluid Activation Device] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fluid activation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the fluid activation device 1. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the fluid activation device 1 includes a casing 2, a holder 3, a plurality of magnetic field generating units 4, and a plurality of metal layers 5 (FIG. 9). Note that in FIG. 2, the illustration of the metal layer 5 is omitted.

[0014] The casing 2 has a cylindrical outer cylinder 21, a partitioning body 22 disposed on the inner peripheral side of the outer cylinder 21, and a disc-shaped bottom plate 25. The outer cylinder 21, the partitioning body 22, and the bottom plate 25 are all made of resin.

[0015] The axis C of the outer cylinder 21 is oriented in the vertical direction. The outer peripheral surface 21a of the outer cylinder 21 is curved so as to gradually increase in diameter from the middle part in the vertical direction (axis C direction) toward both the upper and lower ends. The bottom plate 25 is fixed to the lower end of the outer cylinder 21. A threaded hole 25a penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the central part of the bottom plate 25.

[0016] The partitioning body 22 has an inner cylinder part 23 and a top plate part 24. The inner cylinder part 23 is arranged concentrically with the axis C of the outer cylinder 21. The inner cylinder part 23 (excluding the lower end part) is formed in a polygonal cylinder shape. The inner cylinder part 23 of the present embodiment is formed in a square cylinder shape. An external thread 23a is formed on the outer periphery of the lower end part of the inner cylinder part 23. The external thread 23a of the inner cylinder part 23 penetrates the lower opening 34 (described later) of the holder 3 from above and is tightened into the threaded hole 25a of the bottom plate 25. Thereby, the lower end part of the inner cylinder part 23 is fixed to the bottom plate 25.

[0017] A top plate part 24 is integrally provided at the upper end part of the inner cylinder part 23. The top plate part 24 is formed in an annular shape. The inner circumference of the top plate part 24 is formed in the same polygonal shape (square shape in the present embodiment) as the inner circumference of the inner cylinder part 23 in plan view and is connected to the inner circumference of the inner cylinder part 23. The outer circumference of the top plate part 24 consists of a circumferential surface and is fixed to the upper end part of the outer cylinder 21. <{

[0018] As described above, the casing 2 has a cylindrical housing space 26 that is partitioned by the inner circumferential surface of the outer cylinder 21, the lower surface of the top plate 24, the outer circumferential surface of the inner cylinder 23, and the upper surface of the bottom plate 25. In addition, a fluid passage 27 with a polygonal cross-section (in this case, a quadrilateral cross-section) is formed inside the inner cylinder 23 of the casing 2, centered on axis C. Therefore, axis C of the outer cylinder 21 is the center line of the fluid passage 27, and will hereafter be referred to as "center line C". Fluid flows in the fluid passage 27 in one direction, from top to bottom.

[0019] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the holder 3. In Figures 2 and 3, the holder 3 holds a plurality of magnetic field generating units 4 and is housed together with these magnetic field generating units 4 in the housing space 26 of the casing 2. The holder 3 is configured to be divided into two parts in the circumferential direction of the housing space 26 and has a pair of holding members 31. Hereinafter, the circumferential direction of the housing space 26 will also be simply referred to as the "circumferential direction".

[0020] Each retaining member 31 is made of a conductive metal such as copper, and is formed in a roughly U-shape in a vertical cross-sectional view (Figure 2). Specifically, each retaining member 31 has a plurality of side wall portions 32 extending in the vertical direction, and a pair of flange portions 33 projecting horizontally toward the axis C from both the upper and lower ends of these side wall portions 32.

[0021] Figure 4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the holder 3. Note that the magnetic field generating unit 4 is not shown in Figure 3. In Figures 3 and 4, the multiple side wall portions 32 of each holder member 31 are formed such that the horizontal cross-sectional shape of the holder 3 is polygonal when a pair of holder members 31 are combined. In this embodiment, the multiple side wall portions 32 are formed such that the horizontal cross-sectional shape of the holder 3 is octagonal. In each holder member 31, mounting grooves 32a are formed on the inner surface of each of the two side wall portions 32 that are at a 90° angle to each other, extending throughout the vertical direction.

[0022] The protruding ends of each flange portion 33 of the retaining member 31 are formed in a V-shape in plan view. When the pair of retaining members 31 are combined, the pair of flange portions 33 form rectangular openings 34 at both the upper and lower ends of the retaining body 3. Each opening 34 is sized to allow the inner cylindrical portion 23 of the casing 2 to be inserted (see Figure 2).

[0023] A protrusion 32b is formed on the end face of the side wall portion 32 on one circumferential end of each retaining member 31. A recess 32c is formed on the end face of the side wall portion 32 on the other circumferential end of each retaining member 31. The protrusion 32b of one retaining member 31 engages with the recess 32c of the other retaining member 31. As a result, when the pair of retaining members 31 are combined, misalignment in the horizontal direction (left-right direction in Figure 4) is suppressed.

[0024] In Figure 2, the multiple magnetic field generating units 4 are arranged vertically along the inner surface of the side wall portion 32 of the holder 3 around the inner cylinder portion 23. That is, the multiple magnetic field generating units 4 are arranged around the fluid passage 27 in the direction in which the fluid flows. The multiple magnetic field generating units 4 include a pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A arranged on the upper (upstream) and lower (downstream) sides, and a second magnetic field generating unit 4B arranged between the pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A.

[0025] [First magnetic field generation unit] Figure 5 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the holder 3, viewed from above, of the first magnetic field generating unit 4A. In Figure 5, the first magnetic field generating unit 4A has a plurality of first permanent magnets 41. In this embodiment, the first magnetic field generating unit 4A has four first permanent magnets 41.

[0026] The four first permanent magnets 41 are arranged at equal intervals (90° intervals) along the circumferential direction, with two provided in each holding member 31. Each pair of first permanent magnets 41 in each holding member 31 is fitted and fixed into the mounting groove 32a of the side wall portion 32 via a plating layer 511 (513), which will be described later (see also Figure 10).

[0027] Each first permanent magnet 41 is, for example, a rectangular plate-shaped neodymium magnet and has a north pole and a south pole magnetized in the circumferential direction. Two adjacent first permanent magnets 41 in the circumferential direction are arranged so that their opposite poles are close to each other. In this embodiment, each first permanent magnet 41 is arranged such that one side in the circumferential direction (clockwise direction in Figure 5) is the north pole and the other side in the circumferential direction (counterclockwise direction in Figure 5) is the south pole. Note that all first permanent magnets 41 shown in Figure 5 may be arranged with their north and south poles reversed.

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the magnetic domain wall lines of the first magnetic field generating unit 4A. Figure 6 shows the magnetic observation sheet (magnet viewer) S1 placed on top of the first magnetic field generating unit 4A. The magnetic observation sheet S1 is a sheet in which magnetic fluid is uniformly dispersed in a resin sheet, and it can visualize magnetic fields that are invisible to the human eye.

[0029] In the first magnetic field generating unit 4A, by arranging each first permanent magnet 41 as shown in Figure 5, eight magnetic domain wall lines J11 to J18 appear as shown in Figure 6. The magnetic domain wall lines J11 to J18 extend radially at equal angles (approximately 45°) from the axis C. Of these, four magnetic domain wall lines J11, J13, J15, and J17 pass from the axis C through the center of each first permanent magnet 41. The remaining four magnetic domain wall lines J12, J14, J16, and J18 pass from the axis C between two circumferentially adjacent first permanent magnets 41.

[0030] As the magnetic domain wall lines J11 to J18 appear, a single magnetic field X11 is formed, which rotates around axis C so as to pass through all the spaces between adjacent first permanent magnets 41 in the circumferential direction, as shown in Figure 5. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, the magnetic field X11 rotates clockwise around axis C when viewed from above, and is formed so as to pass through all the first permanent magnets 41.

[0031] Since magnetic field X11 is a rotating magnetic field where the magnetic field rotates around axis C, no magnetic field acts on axis C. Therefore, in the first magnetic field generation unit 4A, the formation of magnetic field X11 generates a dynamic zero magnetic field on axis C. As a result, a magnetic field X11 (rotating magnetic field) is formed around axis C, while the position on axis C becomes a dynamic zero magnetic field. Hereafter, magnetic field X11 will also be referred to as "rotating magnetic field X11".

[0032] As described above, the direction of rotation of the magnetic field in the rotating magnetic field X11 is clockwise around axis C when viewed from above. This direction of rotation of the magnetic field in the rotating magnetic field X11 is the same as the direction of rotation of the magnetic field generated around axis C according to the right-hand rule when an electric current flows along axis C from the upstream side to the downstream side of the fluid passage 27 (see Figure 2). In other words, the direction of rotation of the magnetic field in the rotating magnetic field X11 is the same as the direction of rotation of the magnetic field generated when an electric current flows in the direction in which the fluid flows.

[0033] [Second Magnetic Field Generator] Figure 7 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the holder 3, with the second magnetic field generating unit 4B viewed from above. In Figure 7, the second magnetic field generating unit 4B has a plurality of second permanent magnets 42. In this embodiment, the second magnetic field generating unit 4B has four second permanent magnets 42.

[0034] The four second permanent magnets 42 are arranged at equal intervals (90° intervals) along the circumferential direction, similar to the first permanent magnets 41, and two are provided in each retaining member 31. Each pair of second permanent magnets 42 in each retaining member 31 is fitted and fixed into the mounting groove 32a of the side wall portion 32 via a plating layer 512, which will be described later (see also Figure 10).

[0035] Each second permanent magnet 42 is, for example, a rectangular plate-shaped neodymium magnet and has a north pole and a south pole that are magnetized radially with respect to the axis C. Two second permanent magnets 42 adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction are magnetized in opposite directions. Hereafter, the radial direction with respect to the axis C will also simply be referred to as the "radial direction".

[0036] In this embodiment, the second permanent magnets 42 located in the upper right and lower left of Figure 7 within the holder 3 are arranged so that the inner side in the radial direction (axis C side; the same applies hereafter) is the north pole and the outer side in the radial direction (side wall 32 side; the same applies hereafter) is the south pole. The second permanent magnets 42 located in the upper left and lower right of Figure 7 within the holder 3 are arranged so that the inner side in the radial direction is the south pole and the outer side in the radial direction is the north pole. Note that all the second permanent magnets 42 shown in Figure 7 may be arranged with their north and south poles reversed.

[0037] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the magnetic domain wall lines of the second magnetic field generating unit 4B. In the second magnetic field generating unit 4B, by arranging each second permanent magnet 42 as shown in Figure 7, approximately eight magnetic domain wall lines J21 to J28 appear as shown in Figure 8. Of these, four magnetic domain wall lines J21 to J24 extend radially from axis C. Specifically, magnetic domain wall lines J21 to J24 extend radially between two circumferentially adjacent second permanent magnets 42 at equal angles (approximately 90°) from axis C.

[0038] The other four magnetic domain wall lines J25 to J28 each extend directly above the second permanent magnet 42, in directions perpendicular to the magnetization direction of the second permanent magnet 42. The ends of magnetic domain wall lines J25 and J26 are connected to each other, the ends of magnetic domain wall lines J26 and J27 are connected to each other, the ends of magnetic domain wall lines J27 and J28 are connected to each other, and the ends of magnetic domain wall lines J28 and J25 are connected to each other. As a result, axis C is located in a closed space surrounded by magnetic domain wall lines J25 to J28.

[0039] The appearance of the magnetic domain wall lines J21~J28 creates multiple magnetic fields X21 spaced apart in the circumferential direction, as shown in Figure 7. Each magnetic field X21 is formed such that the magnetic field rotates around a point between adjacent second permanent magnets 42 in the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, four magnetic fields X21 are formed, centered at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock positions in Figure 7.

[0040] The four magnetic fields X21 are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction and at equidistant from axis C, so the magnetic field lines of these magnetic fields X21 are in opposition at axis C. As a result, a static zero magnetic field is generated at axis C, where no magnetic field acts due to the opposition of the four magnetic fields X21. Furthermore, axis C is located in a closed space surrounded by the magnetic domain wall lines J25~J28 as described above. Therefore, in the second magnetic field generation unit 4B, a closed and static zero magnetic field is generated on axis C. In such a static zero magnetic field, only the electrons of gold, silver, and copper act on the fluid passing through the fluid passage 27.

[0041] [Metal layer] Figure 9 is a view taken along arrow II in Figure 3, showing the holding member 31 of the holder 3 as seen from the inside. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow II-II in Figure 9. In Figures 9 and 10, a metal layer 5 is arranged between the magnetic field generating section 4 and the inner cylinder section 23. In this embodiment, a total of four metal layers 5 are arranged, two on each of the pair of holding members 31 of the holder 3.

[0042] Each metal layer 5 has multiple metal layer portions stacked in the radial direction. In this embodiment, the metal layer 5 has a first metal layer portion 51, a second metal layer portion 52, a third metal layer portion 53, and a fourth metal layer portion 54 as the multiple metal layer portions. These metal layer portions 51 to 54 are stacked in four layers in the radial direction and are made of different metals.

[0043] The first metal layer 51 consists of plating layers 511, 512, and 513 applied to the first permanent magnet 41 and the second permanent magnet 42 of each magnetic field generating unit 4, respectively. Plating layer 511 is applied to the entire surface of the first permanent magnet 41 in the upper first magnetic field generating unit 4A. Plating layer 511 is, for example, a gold plating layer. Plating layer 512 is applied to the entire surface of the second permanent magnet 42 in the second magnetic field generating unit 4B. Plating layer 512 is, for example, a silver plating layer. Plating layer 513 is applied to the entire surface of the first permanent magnet 41 in the lower first magnetic field generating unit 4A. Plating layer 513 is, for example, a copper plating layer.

[0044] The second metal layer 52 is laminated on the inside of the first metal layer 51 in the radial direction (left side in Figure 10; the same applies hereafter). The second metal layer 52 is a strip-shaped metal sheet that extends vertically across the three magnetic field generating units 4. The second metal layer 52 is a metal sheet made of, for example, copper. The second metal layer 52 is attracted to and fixed to the first metal layer 51 by the magnetic force of the first permanent magnet 41 and the second permanent magnet 42. The second metal layer 52 may also be fixed to the first metal layer 51 with an adhesive.

[0045] The third metal layer 53 is laminated radially inward of the second metal layer 52. The third metal layer 53 consists of a thin metal sheet 531 laminated on the upper end of the second metal layer 52, a thin metal sheet 532 laminated in the middle of the second metal layer 52 in the vertical direction, and a thin metal sheet 533 laminated on the lower end of the second metal layer 52. Each thin metal sheet 531, 532, and 533 is shorter in the vertical direction than the second metal layer 52. The thin metal sheet 531 is, for example, a thin metal sheet made of magnesium. The thin metal sheet 532 is, for example, a thin metal sheet made of titanium. The thin metal sheet 533 is, for example, a thin metal sheet made of zinc.

[0046] The fourth metal layer 54 is laminated on the radially inner side of the third metal layer 53. The fourth metal layer 54 is a strip-shaped metal sheet that extends vertically across the two metal sheets 531 and 532 of the third metal layer 53. The vertical length of the fourth metal layer 54 is approximately the same as the vertical length of the second metal layer 52. The fourth metal layer 54 is a metal sheet made of, for example, stainless steel. The fourth metal layer 54 is attracted to the second metal layer 52 by the magnetic force of the first permanent magnet 41 and the second permanent magnet 42. As a result, each of the metal sheets 531, 532, and 533 of the third metal layer 53 is held sandwiched between the second metal layer 52 and the fourth metal layer 54. Each of the metal sheets 531, 532, and 533 may be fixed to at least one of the second metal layer 52 and the fourth metal layer 54 with an adhesive.

[0047] The configuration of the metal layer 5 is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the first metal layer 51 may be composed of multiple thin metal plates instead of multiple plating layers 511, 512, 513, similar to the third metal layer 53, etc. Also, the multiple metal layers 51, 52, 53, 54 may be composed of different metals. Furthermore, the metal layer 5 may consist of three or fewer layers, or five or more layers. Also, although the metal layer 5 is arranged between multiple magnetic field generating units 4 and the inner cylinder 23, it may also be arranged between one magnetic field generating unit 4 and the inner cylinder 23. The number of metal layers 5 is not limited to this embodiment. For example, only one metal layer 5 may be arranged on one of the holding members 31.

[0048] As shown in Figure 9, the fluid activation device 1 of this embodiment further comprises a metal member 6. The metal member 6 of this embodiment is a metal rod that is elongated in the vertical direction and is made of, for example, vanadium. The metal member 6 is arranged in the dead space within the holder 3. In each holder member 31, the metal member 6 is arranged in the gaps formed between adjacent first permanent magnets 41 and between second permanent magnets 42 in the circumferential direction. Note that the fluid activation device 1 does not necessarily have to include the metal member 6.

[0049] [Examples of fluid activation device usage] Figure 11 is a side view (partially a cross-sectional view) showing an example of the use of the fluid activation device 1. As shown in Figure 11, the fluid activation device 1 is used, for example, with a funnel device 10. The funnel device 10 comprises a stand 11 that supports the fluid activation device 1, a funnel 15 that is inserted into the fluid passage 27 of the fluid activation device 1, and a receiver 16 positioned below the funnel 15.

[0050] The stand 11 includes a base member 12, a support member 13 attached to the base member 12, and a mounting member 14 attached to the support member 13. The base member 12 is made of a plate member formed by bending into a substantially L-shape when viewed from the side. The base member 12 has a base portion 12a that extends horizontally and is installed on the workbench 70, and a mounting portion 12b that extends upward from one end of the base portion 12a.

[0051] The support member 13 of the stand 11 consists of a plate member formed by bending it into a substantially inverted L-shape in a side view. The support member 13 has a support portion 13a that is attached to the mounting portion 12b of the base member 12 and extends upward along the mounting portion 12b, and a holding portion 13b that extends horizontally from the upper end of the support portion 13a. The holding portion 13b is positioned above the base portion 12a. An insertion hole 13c that penetrates in the vertical direction is formed in the holding portion 13b. The fluid activation device 1 is inserted into the insertion hole 13c of the holding portion 13b, and the horizontal movement of the fluid activation device 1 is restricted.

[0052] The mounting member 14 of the stand 11 consists of a plate member formed by bending it into a roughly U-shape when viewed from the side. The mounting member 14 has a fixing portion 14a that extends horizontally and is fixed to the lower surface of the holding portion 13b, a hanging portion 14b that extends downward from one end of the fixing portion 14a, and a mounting portion 14c that extends horizontally from the lower end of the hanging portion 14b.

[0053] The mounting section 14c is positioned below the holding section 13b. The fluid activation device 1 is mounted on the mounting section 14c, passing through the insertion hole 13c of the holding section 13b. As a result, the fluid activation device 1 is held by the holding section 13b while mounted on the mounting section 14c, and its horizontal movement is restricted. The mounting section 14c has a through hole 14d into which the narrow cylindrical section 15b (described later) of the funnel 15 is inserted.

[0054] The funnel 15 has a main body 15a formed in a bowl shape with openings at both the top and bottom, and a narrow cylindrical portion 15b extending downward from the lower end of the main body 15a. The narrow cylindrical portion 15b is sized to be insertable into the fluid passage 27 of the fluid activation device 1, and is longer in the vertical direction than the fluid passage 27. Therefore, when the narrow cylindrical portion 15b of the funnel 15 is inserted from above into the fluid passage 27 of the fluid activation device 1 supported by the stand 11, the lower end of the narrow cylindrical portion 15b passes through the fluid passage 27 and the through hole 14d of the mounting portion 14c, and protrudes downward from the mounting portion 14c.

[0055] The receiver 16 is installed on the base portion 12a below the holding portion 13b of the stand 11. The receiver 16 has a receiving opening 16a into which the lower end of the narrow cylindrical portion 15b of the funnel 15 is inserted. In this embodiment, the receiver 16 is made of, for example, a plastic bottle.

[0056] As shown in Figure 11, when fluid is supplied into the main body 15a from above the funnel 15, the fluid flows from the main body 15a into the narrow cylindrical section 15b. As the fluid flows through the narrow cylindrical section 15b, it passes through the fluid passage 27 of the fluid activation device 1 from upstream to downstream. At this time, the pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A, located on the upstream and downstream sides of the fluid passage 27, generate a dynamic zero magnetic field on the center line C of the fluid passage 27 as described above. In addition, the second magnetic field generating unit 4B, located between the pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A, generates a static zero magnetic field on the center line C of the fluid passage 27 as described above. Therefore, a dynamic zero magnetic field is generated on the center line C of the fluid passage 27 on both the upstream and downstream sides, and a static zero magnetic field is generated between these dynamic zero magnetic fields.

[0057] As a result, metal electrons from multiple first to fourth metal layer portions 51 to 54 in the metal layer 5, each consisting of different metals (gold, silver, copper, stainless steel, magnesium, titanium, and zinc), are released toward the center line C of the fluid passage 27. Metal electrons from the metal (vanadium) in the metal member 6 are also released toward the fluid passage 27. These multiple metal electrons released from the metal layer 5 and metal member 6 then enter the fluid passing through the fluid passage 27. Therefore, the fluid passing through the fluid passage 27 is activated by the multiple metal electrons released from the metal layer 5 and metal member 6. Note that in the example shown in Figure 11, fluid is flowing through the narrow cylindrical portion 15b of the funnel 15, but this is not the only possible application. For example, the fluid activation device 1 may be attached to a water pipe, and fluid may be flowed directly from the water pipe into the fluid passage 27 of the fluid activation device 1.

[0058] [Effectiveness confirmation test] The inventors of this application conducted tests to confirm the effectiveness of the fluid activation device 1 of this embodiment. In the effectiveness confirmation tests, the effects on blood flow were investigated when multiple subjects drank water (fluid) that had been activated by passing through the fluid passage 27 of the fluid activation device 1 via the funnel device 10.

[0059] In this study, vascular width and surface temperature were measured as indicators of the effect on blood flow. Specifically, the vascular width and surface temperature of the subjects' fingers were measured before they drank 500 ml of activated water and 30 minutes after drinking the water. The vascular width and surface temperature were measured using the "ASTRIM FIT health monitoring device (manufactured by Sysmex Corporation)". If the water a subject drinks is activated, after drinking the water, the vascular width of the fingers will widen or the surface temperature of the fingers will rise, and blood flow will be promoted (activated).

[0060] Figure 12 is a table showing the results of the efficacy confirmation test. The results of this test showed that in all subjects except subject H, the width of the finger blood vessels widened after drinking water compared to before drinking water. Thus, widening of the finger blood vessels widened after drinking water in 9 out of 10 subjects. Furthermore, in all subjects except subject F, the surface temperature of the fingers increased after drinking water compared to before drinking water. Thus, an increase in finger surface temperature was observed in 9 out of 10 subjects after drinking water. From these results, it was confirmed that the water the subjects drank was activated by the fluid activation device 1.

[0061] [Effects and Effects] According to the fluid activation device 1 of this embodiment, a pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A, positioned upstream and downstream of the fluid passage 27, generate a dynamic zero magnetic field on the center line C of the fluid passage 27. A second magnetic field generating unit 4B, positioned between the pair of first magnetic field generating units 4A, generates a static zero magnetic field on the center line C of the fluid passage 27. As a result, metal electrons are effectively emitted from each metal layer 5 toward the center line C of the fluid passage 27. Therefore, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage 27 can be effectively activated by the metal electrons emitted from each metal layer 5.

[0062] The direction of rotation of the magnetic field X11 formed by each first magnetic field generating unit 4A is the same as the direction of rotation of the magnetic field generated when current flows from the upstream side to the downstream side of the fluid passage 27. As a result, metal electrons are more effectively emitted from the metal layer 5 toward the center line C of the fluid passage 27. Consequently, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage 27 can be more effectively activated by the metal electrons emitted from the metal layer 5.

[0063] Each metal layer 5 has multiple metal layer portions 51-54 stacked in the radial direction. As a result, metal electrons from each of the multiple metal layer portions 51-54 are emitted toward the center line C of the fluid passage 27. Consequently, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage 27 can be activated more effectively.

[0064] Since the multiple metal layers 51-54 are made of different metals, metal electrons from the different metals are released from the multiple metal layers 51-54 toward the center line C of the fluid passage 27. As a result, the fluid flowing through the fluid passage 27 can be activated more effectively.

[0065] [others] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is indicated by the claims, not in the sense described above, and is intended to include all modifications in the sense and scope equivalent to the claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0066] 1 Fluid activation device 2 Casing 4. Magnetic field generation unit 4A First Magnetic Field Generator 4B Second Magnetic Field Generator 5 metal layer 27 Fluid passage 41. First permanent magnet 42. Second permanent magnet 51 1st metal layer part (metal layer part) 52 2nd metal layer part (metal layer part) 53 Third metal layer part (metal layer part) 54 4th metal layer part (metal layer part) C axis line (center line) X11 Magnetic field (rotating magnetic field)

Claims

1. A casing having a fluid passage inside through which the fluid flows in one direction, A plurality of magnetic field generating units arranged in a line in one direction around the fluid passage, The system comprises a metal layer disposed between the magnetic field generating unit and the fluid passage, A fluid activation device that activates the fluid flowing through the fluid passage by releasing metal electrons from the metal layer into the fluid passage using a magnetic field formed by the magnetic field generating unit, The plurality of magnetic field generating units include a pair of first magnetic field generating units arranged on the upstream and downstream sides in one direction, and a second magnetic field generating unit arranged between the pair of first magnetic field generating units. The first magnetic field generating unit has a plurality of first permanent magnets arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the fluid passage, each of the first permanent magnets is magnetized in the circumferential direction, and two adjacent first permanent magnets in the circumferential direction are arranged with opposite poles close to each other, thereby generating a dynamic zero magnetic field on the centerline of the fluid passage. The fluid activation device comprises a second magnetic field generating unit having a plurality of second permanent magnets arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction, each of which is magnetized radially with respect to the center line, and two of which are magnetized in opposite directions to each other, arranged adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, thereby generating a static zero magnetic field on the center line.

2. The first magnetic field generating unit forms a rotating magnetic field that rotates around the center line. The fluid activation device according to claim 1, wherein the direction of rotation of the magnetic field in the rotating magnetic field is the same as the direction of rotation of the magnetic field generated when an electric current flows from the upstream side to the downstream side.

3. The fluid activation device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the metal layer has a plurality of metal layer portions stacked in the radial direction.

4. The fluid activation device according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of metal layers are made of different metals.

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