Abstract: A liquid treatment device that achieves an effective treatment by forcibly contacting a swirl flow of a hydrogen peroxide-containing treated liquid with a liquid to be treated that has been processed to contain copper ions or iron ions includes a rod-like first electrode, a plate-like second electrode formed of a copper- or iron-containing metal, and a first treatment vessel that causes a liquid to swirl and generate a gas phase in a swirl flow of the liquid. A pulse voltage is applied to the generated gas phase to generate a plasma. The second electrode serves as an anode, and reaches inside of a supply section for a liquid to be treated. The liquid to be treated containing the generated copper ions or iron ions is forcibly brought into contact with hydrogen peroxide generated by the plasma. In this way, the Fenton's reaction effectively takes place, and the liquid treatment performance improves.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing reforming liquid includes a treatment tank in which an introduced liquid is swirled so as to generate a gas phase in the vicinity of a swirling center of a swirling flow of the liquid, a first electrode which has at least a portion which is disposed in the treatment tank and comes into contact with the liquid in the treatment tank, a second electrode which is disposed so as to come into contact with the liquid in the treatment tank and a power source which is configured to apply a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode so as to generate plasma in the gas phase. A reformed liquid is produced in a manner that the plasma is generated in the gas phase so as to form a reformed component, and the formed reformed component is dissolved and dispersed in the liquid.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid treatment apparatus which includes a treatment tank which generates a gas phase in a swirling flow of liquid, by swirling an introduced liquid and which treats liquid by applying a pulse voltage to a generated gas phase to generate plasma, in which an insulator which is an insulating space forming member is disposed on a wall surface of one end of the treatment tank so as to prevent a swirling flow from being affected, faces the space connected via the through-hole of the insulator, and thus the first electrode is disposed.

Abstract: A liquid treatment device includes a rod-shaped first electrode; a plate-shaped second electrode configured from a metal containing copper or iron; and a treatment vessel in which introduced liquid swirls, and generates a gas phase in a swirl flow of the liquid. A plasma is generated by applying a pulse voltage to the generated gas phase, and a negative DC voltage is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode serving as a cathode and an anode, respectively. Under the applied negative voltage, the plate-like second electrode generates copper ions or iron ions, and the copper or iron ions undergo Fenton's reaction with the hydrogen peroxide generated by the plasma so that liquid can be efficiently treated.

Abstract: A liquid treatment apparatus including: a tubular treatment tank whose end along a central axis is closed and sectional shape orthogonal to the central axis is a circular shape; a first electrode disposed on one end of the central axis of the treatment tank and having a bar shape; a second electrode disposed on the other end thereof; a power supply applying voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode; a rotation mechanism rotating the first electrode about a central axis of the first electrode; and an air introduction portion introducing the liquid to the one end of the central axis of the treatment tank from a tangential direction of the circular sectional shape of the treatment tank, and causing liquid to swirl about the central axis of the treatment tank therein to generate a gas phase in a swirling flow of the liquid.

Abstract: Plasma is generated in a gas phase in a processing tub to produce a reforming component, the produced reforming component is dissolved in a liquid and is dispersed in the liquid to produce a reforming liquid, the produced reforming liquid is discharged from the processing tub to be stored in the storage tub, and gas is supplied from a gas supplier into the reforming liquid in the storage tub. The supplied gas has a bubble shape, comes into contact with the reforming liquid stored in the storage tub, and is deodorized.

Abstract: A space modification apparatus includes a treatment tank configured to generate a gas phase around a rotating center of a rotating flow of a liquid by rotating the liquid, a first electrode of which at least a part is in the treatment tank so as to be in contact with the liquid in the treatment tank, a second electrode in contact with the liquid in the treatment tank, and a power source configured to apply a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode to generate plasma in the gas phase to generate modification components, the modification components being dissolved and dispersed in the liquid, and a modification liquid being generated and retained in a storage tank. The modification liquid is sprayed or scattered from a nozzle into a treatment target space via a supply pump in the form of mist.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid treatment apparatus which includes a treatment tank which generates a gas phase in a swirling flow of liquid, by swirling an introduced liquid and which treats liquid by applying a pulse voltage to a generated gas phase to generate plasma, in which an insulator which is an insulating space forming member is disposed on a wall surface of one end of the treatment tank so as to prevent a swirling flow from being affected, faces the space connected via the through-hole of the insulator, and thus the first electrode is disposed.

Abstract: treatment apparatus including: a tubular treatment tank whose end along a central axis is closed and sectional shape orthogonal to the central axis is a circular shape; a first electrode disposed on one end of the central axis of the treatment tank and having a bar shape; a second electrode disposed on the other end thereof; a power supply applying voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode; a rotation mechanism rotating the first electrode about a central axis of the first electrode; and an air introduction portion introducing the liquid to the one end of the central axis of the treatment tank from a tangential direction of the circular sectional shape of the treatment tank, and causing liquid to swirl about the central axis of the treatment tank therein to generate a gas phase in a swirling flow of the liquid.

Abstract: A liquid treatment device that achieves an effective treatment by forcibly contacting a swirl flow of a hydrogen peroxide-containing treated liquid with a liquid to be treated that has been processed to contain copper ions or iron ions includes a rod-like first electrode, a plate-like second electrode formed of a copper- or iron-containing metal, and a first treatment vessel that causes a liquid to swirl and generate a gas phase in a swirl flow of the liquid. A pulse voltage is applied to the generated gas phase to generate a plasma. The second electrode serves as an anode, and reaches inside of a supply section for a liquid to be treated. The liquid to be treated containing the generated copper ions or iron ions is forcibly brought into contact with hydrogen peroxide generated by the plasma. In this way, the Fenton's reaction effectively takes place, and the liquid treatment performance improves.

Abstract: A liquid treatment device that can improve liquid treatment performance by taking advantage of the Fenton's reaction while efficiently generating plasma for liquid treatment, in addition to enabling stable plasma generation for extended time periods includes a first electrode that is rod-like in shape; a second electrode that is plate-like in shape and is configured from a metal containing copper or iron; and a treatment vessel in which introduced liquid swirls, and generates a gas phase in a swirl flow of the liquid. A plasma is generated by applying a pulse voltage to the generated gas phase, and a negative DC voltage is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode serving as a cathode and an anode, respectively. Under the applied negative voltage, the plate-like second electrode generates copper ions or iron ions, and the copper or iron ions undergo Fenton's reaction with the hydrogen peroxide generated by the plasma so that liquid can be efficiently treated.

Abstract: Plasma is generated in a gas phase in a processing tub to produce a reforming component, the produced reforming component is dissolved in a liquid and is dispersed in the liquid to produce a reforming liquid, the produced reforming liquid is discharged from the processing tub to be stored in the storage tub, and gas is supplied from a gas supplier into the reforming liquid in the storage tub. The supplied gas has a bubble shape, comes into contact with the reforming liquid stored in the storage tub, and is deodorized.

Abstract: There are provided a treatment tank generating a gas phase around a rotating center of a rotating flow of a liquid by rotating the introduced liquid, a first electrode whose at least a part is disposed in the treatment tank and in contact with a liquid in the treatment tank, a second electrode disposed so as to be in contact with the liquid in the treatment tank, and a power source applying a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode to generate plasma in a gas phase, the plasma is generated in the gas phase to generate modification components, the generated modification components are dissolved and dispersed in the liquid, and a modification liquid is generated and retained in the storage tank. The modification liquid is sprayed or scattered from a nozzle into a treatment target space via a supply pump in the form of mist.

Abstract: A washing machine rinse water purification device and washing apparatus including the washing machine rinse water purification device. The washing machine rinse water purification device includes a first liquid supplier, a processing tub, a buffer tub and a washing tub. In the first liquid supplier, a first liquid introduced from an introduction portion into a processing tub is swirled from an introduction portion to a discharge portion to generate a swirling flow, plasma is generated in a gas phase to produce a reforming component, the produced reforming component is dissolved in the first liquid and is dispersed in the first liquid to produce a reforming liquid, the produced reforming liquid temporarily passes through a buffer tub from a discharge portion and then is supplied into a washing tub as a second liquid.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing reforming liquid includes a treatment tank in which an introduced liquid is swirled so as to generate a gas phase in the vicinity of a swirling center of a swirling flow of the liquid, a first electrode which has at least a portion which is disposed in the treatment tank and comes into contact with the liquid in the treatment tank, a second electrode which is disposed so as to come into contact with the liquid in the treatment tank and a power source which is configured to apply a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode so as to generate plasma in the gas phase. A reformed liquid is produced in a manner that the plasma is generated in the gas phase so as to form a reformed component, and the formed reformed component is dissolved and dispersed in the liquid.

Abstract: In a lid opening/closing apparatus of an electronic device according to the present invention, a lid is supported on a housing through a slide type pivot mechanism, and can reciprocate among a fully closed position, a slide position, and a fully open position. The slide type pivot mechanism comprises: an axis part projecting from the base end part of the lid; an arm plate part formed on the housing; an engagement receiving part formed on the arm plate part and to be engaged with the axis part of the lid; a bearing part formed on the arm plate part and supporting the axis part of the lid rotatably; and a holding part formed on the housing, holding the axis part of the lid between the holding part and the arm plate part, and allowing the axis part to slide. The arm plate part is elastically deformable.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes: a casing provided therein with a battery compartment, the battery compartment being given an opening for the installation of the battery; a cover body pivotally supported on the casing to open and close the opening; a spring part for causing the battery inside the battery compartment to be spring-biased in a direction toward the opening; a lock lever provided to the casing, the lock lever being capable of moving back and forth between a locking position entering the opening and a lock releasing position retreating from the opening, while being spring-biased in a direction from the lock releasing position to the locking position; and a pressure applying part formed on the inner surface of the cover body, the pressure applying part pressing the lock lever placed in the lock releasing position toward the locking position immediately before the cover body is completely closed.

Abstract: A video camera according to an embodiment of this invention includes a chassis that is fixed within a casing, a CMOS image sensor that is installed in the chassis, and a heat releasing member that releases heat generated from the CMOS image sensor to outside the casing. The heat releasing member extends along at least an area of one part of an inner face of the casing, and is adjacent to or in contact with the area. One part of the chassis contacts the rear face of the heat releasing member.

Abstract: In a casing structure of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention, a chassis is installed inside a casing. The casing includes a metal cabinet component and a resin cabinet component that are provided on two sides of the chassis so as to be coupled with each other. A tongue piece that protrudes in a direction approaching the resin cabinet component is formed in the metal cabinet component. A latching hole is formed in the tongue piece. A latching claw capable of penetrating the latching hole of the tongue piece is protrudingly provided in the resin cabinet component. The resin cabinet component is latched to the metal cabinet component by the latching claw penetrating the latching hole in a direction from the outer side of the tongue piece towards the inner side of the casing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable electronic apparatus in which a control circuit that controls an apparatus operation and/or an integrated circuit that generates heat when driven are provided in a casing having a grip portion to be gripped by a hand, wherein the control circuit and/or the integrated circuit are placed in a region different from an inner region of the grip portion, in an inner region of the casing.