Nano water ion generating device and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a nano water ion generating device and an air conditioner, wherein the nano water ion generating device comprises a shell, a moisture absorption assembly, at least one electrode and a voltage interface, the shell is formed with a containing cavity; the moisture absorption assembly is arranged in the containing cavity; the electrode is partially arranged in the moisture absorption assembly, and at least one end of the electrode penetrates out of the moisture absorption assembly; and the voltage interface is connected with the electrode. The nano water ion generating device is low in cost, convenient to use and good in ionization effect.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, in particular to a nano water ion generating device and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, more and more air conditioners have the functions of purification, deodorization and humidification. The implementation of the functions is that a nano water ion generating device is installed in the air conditioner. The principle of the nano water ion generating device is that under the action of high voltage, oxygen and water molecules in the air are ionized to generate positive ions, negative ions, high-energy electrons, active free radicals, etc. Active oxidants and charged ions can cause the rupture of cell membranes or cell walls, thereby causing the death or loss of reproductive ability of cells.

[0003] At present, the structure of the nano water ion generating device generally includes electrodes, water molecules for atomization and a high-voltage power supply. In the existing structure, some use a water tank to supply water to the electrodes. Since water needs to be added regularly, it is inconvenient to use. Some use the Peltier effect, i.e. semiconductor refrigeration to reduce the temperature of the electrodes, and the water in the surrounding air condenses on the electrodes when it is cold. However, the device has a high cost and can only absorb water in the use state, and the amount of water molecules is limited. If the air is relatively dry, it is not possible to ensure that the electrodes can generate enough water ions.

[0004] The above content is only used to assist in understanding the technical solutions of the present application and does not represent the acknowledgement of the above content as prior art. SUMMARY

[0005] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a nano water ion generating device which is low in cost, convenient to use and ensures the amount of water.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the nano water ion generating device provided by the present application comprises:

[0007] A shell is formed with a containing cavity;

[0008] A moisture absorption assembly is arranged in the containing cavity;

[0009] At least one electrode is arranged in the moisture absorption assembly, and at least one end of the electrode penetrates out of the moisture absorption assembly; and

[0010] A voltage interface is electrically connected to the electrode.

[0011] Optionally, the shell is provided with an opening communicating with the containing cavity, and the moisture absorption assembly comprises a moisture absorption body which is filled in the containing cavity and closely contacts the electrode.

[0012] Optionally, the moisture absorption assembly further comprises a moisture absorption cover plate, the moisture absorption cover plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the moisture absorption cover plate covers the opening and presses the moisture absorption body.

[0013] Optionally, the moisture absorption assembly further comprises a moisture absorption conductor, the moisture absorption conductor is attached to one side of the moisture absorption cover plate facing the moisture absorption body.

[0014] Optionally, the moisture absorption body is silica gel, zeolite, calcium chloride or polyacrylic acid.

[0015] Optionally, the nano water ion generating device further comprises a heating body, the heating body is connected to the high-voltage interface and the electrode, and the heating body is arranged in the moisture absorption body or abuts against the edge of the moisture absorption body.

[0016] Optionally, one end of the electrode penetrating out of the moisture absorption assembly is needle-shaped, sawtooth-shaped or conical.

[0017] Optionally, the electrode is a hollow capillary tube; or,

[0018] The electrode is a plurality of single electrodes forming a cluster body.

[0019] Optionally, the material of the shell is ceramic, polytetrafluoroethylene or polyamide.

[0020] The application further provides an air conditioner, which comprises a shell and at least one nano water ion generating device as described above, the shell is provided with an air outlet, and the nano water ion generating device is arranged in the shell and close to the air outlet.

[0021] The nano water ion generating device of the application comprises a shell, a moisture absorption assembly, at least one electrode and a voltage interface, high voltage can be applied to the electrode through the voltage interface, so that the electrode electrolyzes water molecules and oxygen in the surrounding air. At the same time, the moisture absorption assembly has strong moisture absorption effect, i.e. absorbs water in the air and directly contacts the electrode, so as to provide sufficient water molecules for the electrode, and ensure that the electrode can generate sufficient water ions to purify and sterilize the indoor unit and indoor of the air conditioner. The device can also store water molecules through the moisture absorption assembly when it is not working, so that the electrode can be provided with water molecules in the case of low air humidity; and the device does not need to be managed regularly, is simple and convenient, and has low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only show some of the embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from the structures shown in the drawings without creative labor.

[0023] Figure 1 Structure diagram of an embodiment of the nanometer water ion generating device of the present application.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0025] Reference Name Reference Name 100 Nanowater ion generation device 31 Hygroscopic body 10 Housing 33 Hygroscopic cover plate 11 Accommodating cavity 50 Electrode 13 Open 70 Voltage interface 30 Hygroscopic assembly

[0026] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition and the like between components in a certain posture, and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly.

[0029] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "fixation" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; can be internal connection of two elements or interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In addition, the descriptions such as "first", "second" and the like in the present application are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or cannot be realized, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the protection scope required by the present application.

[0031] The present application provides a kind of nanometer water ion generating device 100, it is applied to air conditioner.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 The nanometer water ion generating device 100 provided by the present application comprises:

[0033] The shell 10 is formed with containing cavity 11;

[0034] The hygroscopic component 30 is arranged in the containing cavity 11;

[0035] At least one electrode 50, the electrode 50 is partially arranged in the hygroscopic component 30, and at least one end of the electrode 50 penetrates out of the hygroscopic component 30;And

[0036] The voltage interface 70 is electrically connected with the electrode 50.

[0037] In the embodiment, the nanometer water ion generating device 100 can be used alone as a device for purifying and sterilizing room air, or can be placed in a purifier to play a deodorizing role. Of course, the nanometer water ion generating device 100 can be installed in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, so that the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is used to sterilize and purify the air in the room more comprehensively.

[0038] Optionally, the material of the shell 10 is ceramic, polytetrafluoroethylene or polyamide. The shell 10 is a component for protecting the nano water ion generating device 100, because the electrode 50 and the hygroscopic assembly 30 are both conductive when powered on, in order to prevent electric leakage and improve the safety of use by the user, the shell 10 needs to be made of a non-conductive material, that is, a material with good insulation performance, thereby improving the safety of use of the device. Specifically, the material of the shell 10 can be ceramic, which has good hardness, high structural strength and is resistant to high temperature, and is also waterproof and convenient to clean; the material of the shell 10 can also be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene) or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or polyamide (commonly known as nylon, PA), which is light and has high structural strength, stable performance and easy to process. Of course, the material of the shell 10 can also be other non-conductive materials. The shape of the shell 10 can be designed according to the internal structure of the air conditioner indoor unit, for example, the shape of the shell 10 is a cuboid, a cube or other polygonal structure, which is convenient to install.

[0039] The hygroscopic assembly 30 includes a substance with a hygroscopic effect, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity 11 formed by the shell 10, and the hygroscopic assembly 30 can fill the accommodating cavity 11, thereby having better hygroscopic effect. The electrode 50 is partially arranged in the hygroscopic assembly 30, and at least one end thereof protrudes out of the hygroscopic assembly 30, thereby being exposed to the air to electrolyze water molecules. Specifically, the shape of the electrode 50 is approximately strip-shaped, one end of which is inserted into the hygroscopic assembly 30, and the other end thereof protrudes out of the hygroscopic assembly 30, which facilitates the contact between the electrode 50 and the hygroscopic assembly 30 and improves the assembly efficiency. Of course, the electrode 50 can also have other shapes. In order to facilitate the connection of high voltage, one end of the electrode 50 abuts against the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11, thereby a hole is formed on the shell 10, so that the voltage interface 70 is connected to the electrode 50 through the hole.

[0040] Specifically, the electrode 50 is a hollow capillary tube; or the electrode 50 is a cluster-shaped body composed of multiple single electrodes. After the electrode 50 is powered on, the corona discharge effect generated on the surface thereof will ionize the adsorbed water molecules, so the surface area of the electrode 50 has a great influence on the ionized ions, which can be designed in size according to the needs. The electrode 50 can be hollow or solid. At the same time, the electrode 50 can also be a cluster-shaped body composed of multiple single electrodes, thereby increasing the surface area and the possibility of ionization.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the electrode 50 has a needle-shaped, sawtooth-shaped or conical-shaped end protruding out of the moisture absorption assembly 30. Experiments show that the end of the electrode 50 is more likely to have corona discharge, and the needle-shaped, sawtooth-shaped or conical-shaped end can increase the probability of discharge and the intensity of discharge, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of ionized water molecules.

[0042] The nanometer water ion generating device 100 includes a shell 10, a moisture absorption assembly 30, at least one electrode 50 and a voltage interface 70. The voltage interface 70 can be used to connect high voltage to the electrode 50, so that the electrode 50 electrolyzes water molecules in the surrounding air. At the same time, the moisture absorption assembly 30 has a strong moisture absorption effect, i.e. absorbs water in the air, and directly contacts the electrode 50, thereby providing sufficient water molecules for the electrode 50, ensuring that the electrode 50 can generate sufficient water ions to purify and sterilize the indoor unit and the indoor environment. When the device is not working, the moisture absorption assembly 30 can also store water molecules, thereby providing water molecules for the electrode 50 in the case of low air humidity; no regular management is required, and the device is simple and convenient to use. Since the moisture absorption assembly 30 is composed of a plurality of materials, the nanometer water ion generating device 100 has a low cost.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the shell 10 is provided with an opening 13 communicating with the accommodating cavity 11, and the moisture absorption assembly 30 includes a moisture absorption body 31 filled in the accommodating cavity 11 and closely attached to the electrode 50.

[0044] In this embodiment, in order to enable the water absorbed by the moisture absorption assembly 30 to smoothly reach the end of the electrode 50, the accommodating cavity 11 formed by the shell 10 has an opening 13 facing the end of the moisture absorption assembly 30 exposed to the electrode 50, and the moisture absorption assembly 30 mainly includes a moisture absorption body 31, which is a main water storage component. The moisture absorption body 31 can be made of silica gel, which has good adsorption and high chemical stability, can withstand high temperature, is soft and easy to fill the accommodating cavity 11, and is easy to use. The moisture absorption body 31 can also be made of zeolite, calcium chloride or polyacrylic acid, etc. The above-mentioned substances are in a granular form, easy to fill the accommodating cavity 11, have good adsorption, and can be in close contact with the electrode 50, so that water molecules are more likely to form on the surface of the electrode 50, thereby improving the ionization efficiency. Of course, the moisture absorption body 31 can also be made of other materials with good moisture absorption performance.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the moisture absorption assembly 30 further includes a moisture absorption cover plate 33 provided with a plurality of through holes, and the moisture absorption cover plate 33 covers the opening 13 and presses the moisture absorption body 31.

[0046] In this embodiment, in order to prevent the hygroscopic body 31 from being contaminated or scattered, the hygroscopic assembly 30 further comprises a hygroscopic cover plate 33, which covers the opening 13 and presses against the hygroscopic body 31, thereby having a certain fixing effect on the hygroscopic body 31. The outer surface of the hygroscopic cover plate 33 can be flush with the outer surface of the shell 10, thereby forming a device with good structural stability. The hygroscopic cover plate 33 is provided with a plurality of through holes, so that the moisture adsorbed by the hygroscopic body 31 can be transmitted to the air near the electrode 50, thereby increasing the humidity and improving the ionization efficiency. The number of through holes is designed according to actual needs, and in order to make the water molecules around the electrode 50 more uniformly distributed, a plurality of through holes can be uniformly distributed on the hygroscopic cover plate 33. Of course, the hygroscopic cover plate 33 is also provided with a via hole for the electrode 50 to pass through. The via hole is in a tight fit or loose fit with the electrode 50, which is convenient for transmitting water molecules and convenient for installation.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the hygroscopic assembly 30 further comprises a hygroscopic conductor, which is attached to one side of the hygroscopic cover plate 33 facing the hygroscopic body 31.

[0048] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the rate of guiding water from the hygroscopic body 31 to the electrode 50, the hygroscopic assembly 30 further comprises a hygroscopic conductor, which is attached to one side of the hygroscopic cover plate 33 facing the hygroscopic body 31, thereby guiding the water adsorbed by the hygroscopic body 31 to the electrode 50, which is closer to the ionization end, thereby effectively improving the ionization efficiency. The hygroscopic conductor can be a water-absorbing sponge, which effectively improves the efficiency of water absorption and flow guidance.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the nano water ion generating device 100 further comprises a heating body, which is connected to the high-voltage interface and the electrode 50, and is built-in in the hygroscopic body 31 or abuts against the edge of the hygroscopic body 31.

[0050] In this embodiment, in order to increase the humidity of the air near the electrode 50 in the case of air drying, a heating body is further provided on the nano water ion generating device 100. The heating body can be a resistor, which is electrically connected to the high-voltage interface and the electrode 50 and is in contact with the hygroscopic body 31. When the high-voltage interface is connected to high voltage, the resistor is powered to generate heat, thereby heating the hygroscopic body 31. The moisture stored in the hygroscopic body 31 can evaporate into the air around the electrode 50, thereby increasing the humidity and providing the required amount of water. In addition, when the humidity around the electrode 50 increases, the generation of OH ions can also be increased, and the generation of O3 can be reduced, thereby being more beneficial to the health of the user. Specifically, the heating body can be built-in in the hygroscopic body 31 and connected to the high-voltage interface and the electrode 50 through wires; or it can be arranged outside the shell 10 and partially inserted into the shell 10 to abut against the edge of the hygroscopic cup body 31, which is not limited here.

[0051] Of course, the nano water ion generating device 100 can be used alone as a negative ion generating device. The nano water ion generating device 100 can also be used in pairs as a plasma generating device to further improve the cleanliness of indoor air. Alternatively, the nano water ion generating device 100 can also be used as a plasma generating device in cooperation with other forms of electrodes 50, which can be round hole-shaped, pointed, or flat plate-shaped.

[0052] The present application also provides an air conditioner, which comprises a casing and at least one nano water ion generating device 100 as described above, the casing is provided with an air outlet, and the nano water ion generating device 100 is arranged in the casing and close to the air outlet. The specific structure of the nano water ion generating device 100 is referred to the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0053] In this embodiment, the air conditioner comprises an air conditioner indoor unit (not shown), the casing is the casing of the air conditioner indoor unit, which can be a cabinet type, a wall-mounted type or other types, and the shape of the casing can be a cylinder, a cube, a cuboid or other shapes. An air duct is formed in the casing, and an air inlet and an air outlet are provided in the casing and communicate with the air duct. A dust filter screen can also be provided on the casing and cover the air inlet of the air duct to ensure the cleanliness of the air entering the air duct and adjust the direction of the incoming air.

[0054] The air conditioner indoor unit further comprises a heat exchanger and a fan, which are installed in the casing. The fan can be a cross-flow fan wheel, which is generally cylindrical in shape, and the heat exchanger can be a plate heat exchanger, which can increase the heat exchange area and is convenient for processing and maintenance. The external air enters the air duct through the air inlet driven by the fan, exchanges heat through the heat exchanger, and is finally blown out through the air outlet. The nano water ion generating device 100 is arranged at the air outlet, which can release ions in the room by means of the airflow, thereby expanding the area of purification and sterilization.

[0055] In addition, a wind guide assembly can also be installed at the air outlet, for example, the wind guide assembly comprises a louver assembly and a wind guide plate, the louver assembly guides the air of the air outlet in the left-right direction, and the wind guide plate guides the air of the air outlet in the up-down direction, and the two cooperate to enhance the air outlet effect of the air outlet.

[0056] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the inventive concept of the present application, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A nano-water ion generating device, characterized in that, The nano-water ion generator includes: A housing having a receiving cavity; A moisture-absorbing component is disposed within the receiving cavity and fills the receiving cavity to absorb moisture from the air; At least one electrode, wherein the electrode portion is disposed in the moisture-absorbing assembly and in direct contact with the moisture-absorbing assembly, and at least one end of the electrode extends through the moisture-absorbing assembly; and A voltage interface, which is electrically connected to the electrode; The housing has an opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The moisture-absorbing component includes a moisture-absorbing body, which fills the receiving cavity and is in close contact with the electrode. The moisture-absorbing body is made of silica gel, zeolite, or polyacrylic acid. The nano-water ion generator also includes a heating element, which is connected to the voltage interface and the electrode, and is in contact with the moisture-absorbing body.

2. The nano-water ion generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing component also includes a moisture-absorbing cover plate, which has several through holes. The moisture-absorbing cover plate covers the opening and presses against the moisture-absorbing body.

3. The nano-water ion generator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing component also includes a moisture-absorbing conductor, which is attached to the side of the moisture-absorbing cover facing the moisture-absorbing body.

4. The nano-water ion generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The heating element is placed inside the moisture-absorbing body or abuts against the edge of the moisture-absorbing body.

5. The nano-water ion generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The end of the electrode that protrudes from the moisture-absorbing component is needle-shaped, serrated, or conical.

6. The nano-water ion generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The electrode is a hollow capillary; or, The electrode is a cluster of multiple single electrodes.

7. The nano-water ion generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The shell is made of ceramic, polytetrafluoroethylene, or polyamide.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a housing and at least one nano-water ion generator as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the housing is provided with an air outlet and the nano-water ion generator is disposed inside the housing and close to the air outlet.

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