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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2011
Makoto Okabe, Tokyo, JP;
Katsumasa Sakamoto, Tokyo, JP;
Reiji Morioka, Tokyo, JP;
Masumi Handa, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroshi Nakashima, Tokyo, JP;
Makoto Okabe, Tokyo, JP;
Katsumasa Sakamoto, Tokyo, JP;
Reiji Morioka, Tokyo, JP;
Masumi Handa, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroshi Nakashima, Tokyo, JP;
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
It is an object to provide an electrostatic atomizing apparatus which is simply structured, is easy to assemble, is low in cost, has clogging resistance against foreign matter, can be used for a long time, and is highly reliable, or a home electrical appliance such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, etc. including the electrostatic atomizing apparatus. A discharge electrode formed of foam metal, whereto water that attaches to a surface is supplied by capillary action, a counter electrode provided so as to be opposed to the discharge electrode, and a water supply that is provided directly above the discharge electrode via a predetermined clearance, supplying water to the discharge electrode or the electrode holding part, are included.