High voltage discharge assembly for an ozone generator

Abstract

A high voltage discharge assembly includes a resilient frame member, a resilient pad assembly, and a pair of dielectric plates disposed on opposite sides. The resilient frame member includes a tab portion, a terminal held by the tab portion and extending from a top of the tab portion, and a pair of resilient contact tabs electrically connecting the terminal. The resilient frame member has a frame structure defining a hollow portion in which the resilient pad assembly is located. The resilient pad assembly includes a resilient pad and a thermally conductive plate on opposite sides of the resilient pad. Each dielectric plate includes a front side facing a ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode. Each dielectric plate has a conductor-coated region on the back side in electrical contact with the resilient contact tabs and an uncoated edge region surrounding the conductor-coated region. The uncoated edge region is configured to space the conductor-coated region from the frame structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of ozone generators, in particular to a high-voltage discharge component used in ozone generators. Background Art

[0002] Ozone is a strong oxidant that can effectively sterilize, so it is widely used in fields that require sterilization or disinfection, such as environmental protection, medical care, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, food preparation, and cosmetics preparation.

[0003] To this end, a variety of ozone generators and related equipment have been proposed, which are usually achieved by generating low-temperature plasma gas through discharge.

[0004] Common types of ozone generators include tube-type, tank-type, or cabinet-type ozone generators. However, these ozone generators are often customized to specific needs, and their scalability is limited. Furthermore, these ozone generators are typically large-scale equipment or accessories to large-scale equipment, making them inflexible in meeting diverse user needs. The inventors have also learned of certain scalable plate-type ozone generators.

[0005] As an important component of the plate-type ozone generator, there is currently a demand for continuous improvement of the discharge chamber of the ozone generating unit, especially the high-voltage discharge component, to obtain a longer continuous working time and service life.

[0006] The above description is only provided as background for understanding the relevant technology in this field and does not constitute an admission that it belongs to the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Therefore, it is desired to provide a high-voltage discharge component that can further achieve a longer continuous working time and service life, as well as an ozone generating unit and an ozone generator having the high-voltage discharge component.

[0008] In a first aspect, a high-voltage discharge assembly is provided, comprising an elastic frame member, an elastic pad assembly, and a pair of dielectric plates arranged on both sides; wherein the elastic frame member comprises a joint portion, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces electrically connected to the terminal, the elastic frame member has a frame structure, the frame structure defines a hollow portion, and the elastic pad assembly is located in the hollow portion; wherein the elastic pad assembly comprises an elastic pad and a heat-conducting plate located on both sides of the elastic pad; wherein each dielectric plate comprises a positive side facing a ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode, and wherein each dielectric plate has a conductor coating area on the back side that is in electrical contact with the elastic contact piece and an uncoated edge area surrounding the conductor coating area, the uncoated edge area being configured to separate the conductor coating area from the frame structure; wherein the heat-conducting plate substantially covers the conductor coating area so as to separate the conductor coating area from the elastic pad.

[0009] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention may be partially learned from the following detailed description, and may be partially derived by those skilled in the art through the teachings of this document. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The elements shown are not limited to the scale shown in the drawings. The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0011] Figures 1A to 1G shows a plurality of schematic diagrams of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figures 2A to 2C Showing a plurality of schematic diagrams of an ozone generating unit of an ozone generator according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figures 3A to 3C shows a plurality of schematic diagrams of a discharge chamber assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figures 4A to 4D shows a plurality of schematic diagrams of a ground electrode of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figures 5A to 5B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] 6A to 6D Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic frame member of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] 7A to 7C Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figures 8A to 8B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic pad of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figures 9A to 9C Showing multiple schematic diagrams of a heat conducting plate of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] FIG. 10A to FIG. 10B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of a dielectric plate of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 11A schematic diagram showing the flow channel surrounding seal of the ground electrode of the high-voltage discharge assembly of the ozone generating unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing the gas path surrounding seal of the ground electrode of the ozone generating unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] 13A to 13C Showing multiple schematic diagrams of different pads of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of an ozone generating unit of an ozone generator according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] 15A to 15D shows a plurality of schematic diagrams of a ground electrode of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] 16A to 16B shows a plurality of schematic diagrams of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] 17A to 17C Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic frame member of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] 18A to 18C Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figures 19A to 19B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic pad of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] 20A to 20C Showing multiple schematic diagrams of a heat conducting plate of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figures 21A to 21B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of a dielectric plate of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 22 A schematic diagram showing the gas path surrounding seal of the ground electrode of the ozone generating unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 23 A schematic diagram showing a flow channel surrounding seal of a ground electrode of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 24A schematic diagram of an ozone generating unit of an ozone generator according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figures 25A to 25F Several schematic diagrams of a ground electrode of an ozone generating unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention are shown, wherein the ground electrode is an end ground electrode;

[0035] Figures 26A to 26F Several schematic diagrams of a ground electrode of an ozone generating unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention are shown, wherein the ground electrode is an intermediate ground electrode;

[0036] FIG. 27A to FIG. 27B shows a plurality of schematic diagrams of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 28A to FIG. 28B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic frame member of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figures 29A to 29B Showing multiple schematic diagrams of an elastic pad of an elastic pad assembly of a high-voltage discharge assembly of an ozone generating unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 30 shows an exploded schematic diagram of an ozone generating unit of an ozone generator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 31 shows an exploded schematic diagram of an ozone generating unit of an ozone generator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figures 32A to 32C Several schematic diagrams of a ground electrode of an ozone generating unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention are shown, wherein the ground electrode is an end cap ground electrode;

[0042] Figures 33A to 33C Several schematic diagrams of a ground electrode of an ozone generating unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention are shown, wherein the ground electrode is an intermediate ground electrode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Here, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the "ground electrode" and "high-voltage discharge assembly" and their plate-like components herein, "surface" refers to the side of the extended surface of the plate-like component, which may also be referred to as the "(plate) surface", and is not limited to a plane and may have different heights (such as depressions or protrusions) on the same "surface". In addition, it is conceivable that the ozone generating unit described in the embodiment of the present application is defined in multiple different directions based on the orientation of the ground electrode, such as horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal directions, where the horizontal direction can be the width direction of the ground electrode, the vertical direction can be the height direction of the ground electrode, and the longitudinal direction is the thickness direction or the stacking direction of the ground electrode.

[0045] The following describes the embodiments shown in the drawings in conjunction with the drawings.

[0046] In various embodiments of the present invention, an ozone generator is provided, such as a gas corona discharge type ozone generator, which particularly includes one or more plate-type ozone generating units.

[0047] refer to Figures 1A to 1G , shows an ozone generator 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which is, for example, an integrated ozone generator. The integrated ozone generator 1 includes a chassis 10. The chassis 10 may include a front panel 11, a rear panel 12, a top panel 13, a base 14, and side panels.

[0048] Continue to refer Figures 1A to 1G The various functional components according to the embodiments of the present invention can be accommodated in the integrated ozone generator. The ozone generator 1 may include an ozone generating unit 2 and a high-voltage terminal block 3 for the ozone generating unit 2 and various electrical components.

[0049] In the illustrated embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2 may include a plurality of stacked ground electrodes 20 and a high voltage discharge unit 21 disposed between the ground electrodes 20. Hereinafter, an embodiment of a plate-type ozone generating unit will be further described.

[0050] like Figures 1A to 1GAs shown, the housing of the ozone generator 1 may include a partition 16, which can be installed in the housing to separate an electrical chamber and a gas generating chamber from each other. For example, the partition 16 can be installed horizontally in the housing to separate an upper chamber serving as the electrical chamber and a lower chamber serving as the gas generating chamber, wherein the plate-type ozone generating unit 2 is installed in the gas generating chamber and a plurality of electrical components are installed in the electrical chamber. In some embodiments, the partition 16 is installed in the housing so that the electrical chamber and the gas generating chamber are electromagnetically isolated from each other. In some embodiments, the partition 16 can be made of a non-metallic shielding material. Furthermore, the housing may also include a front guard plate, a rear guard plate, a pair of side guard plates and / or a top guard plate (not shown) made of a non-metallic shielding material, which are arranged at least in the electrical chamber. The guard plates may be formed separately; alternatively, the guard plates may be integrated into the front panel, rear panel or side panel, or the front panel, rear panel or side panel may have a guard plate function, such as being at least partially made of a non-metallic shielding material or having a shielding layer. Optionally, the partition 16 is installed in the box so that the electrical room and the gas generation room are water vapor isolated and / or explosion-proof isolated from each other.

[0051] Continue to refer Figures 1A to 1G , a variety of required electrical components can be accommodated within the chassis. The electrical components include, but are not limited to, a power module 6, a high-voltage transformer 7 electrically connected to the power module, a resonant inductor 8 electrically connected to the high-voltage transformer, and a filter reactor 9. In some embodiments, the resonant inductor 8 is connected to the high-voltage terminal block 3, for example, via a high-voltage bus. In some embodiments, the current output by the power module 6 is boosted in two stages by the high-voltage transformer 7 and the resonant inductor 8 to achieve the high voltage required by the plate-type ozone generation module 2.

[0052] It will be understood that the ozone generator may optionally be equipped with the above-mentioned or other processing circuits, transformer mechanisms and / or power conversion modules and other functional components related to the power supply and monitoring of the ozone generator as needed, which will not be described in detail here.

[0053] Continue to refer Figures 1A to 1G The ozone generator 1 may include an inlet port 126 and an outlet port 127 for cooling fluid disposed on the rear panel 12. The ozone generator 1 may also include an air inlet port 128 and an air outlet port 129 disposed on the rear panel 12. The ozone generator 1 may also include a communication port 121 and a power connector 122 disposed on the rear panel 12.

[0054] Continue to refer Figures 1A to 1G , the ozone generator 1 may include a touch panel 110 and a power button 111 provided on the front panel 11. Figures 1A to 1G The ozone generator 1 may include a heat dissipation device 131 (such as a cooling fan) disposed on the top panel 13 .

[0055] It will be understood that the ozone generating unit (also referred to as "ozone generating module") of the embodiment of the present invention is not only applicable to, for example Figures 1A to 1G The integrated ozone generator shown may also be applicable to other forms of ozone generators or combinations or arrays of different ozone generators, which fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0056] For example, in another embodiment, a rack-type ozone generator may be provided, which may include a rack, a plurality of ozone generating units, a gas distribution system, and a cooling fluid distribution system. In this rack-type ozone generator, the plurality of ozone generating units may share one or more sets of electrical components.

[0057] For example, in another embodiment, an ozone generating apparatus combining a rack and an integrated ozone generator may be provided, which may include multiple integrated ozone generators, a mounting platform, and a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system shared by the multiple integrated ozone generators.

[0058] Combined with reference Figures 2A-13C , describing an ozone generating unit 2 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2 may be configured as a plate-type ozone generating unit, and it may be modular, and may also be referred to herein as an ozone generating module.

[0059] In the embodiment shown, the ozone generating unit 2 may include a plurality of stacked ground electrodes, which are plate-type ground electrodes, as described below with reference to Figures 3A to 4D As stated.

[0060] The ozone generating unit 2 may further include a high voltage discharge assembly disposed between the ground electrodes, as described below with reference to Figures 3A to 3C as well as Figures 5A to 10B As stated.

[0061] Accordingly, if Figures 3A to 3C As shown, the ground electrode 20 and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 can jointly form a discharge chamber for discharge reaction.

[0062] In the illustrated embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2 may further include a first end cap 22 located at the first end and a second end cap 23 located at the second end.

[0063] like Figures 2A to 2C As shown, the ozone generating unit 2 may further include an inlet pipe 260, an outlet pipe 270, an air inlet pipe 280, and an air outlet pipe 290 connected to the first end cover 22. The inlet pipe 260, the outlet pipe 270, the air inlet pipe 280, and the air outlet pipe 290 define an inflow interface 126, an outflow interface 127, an air inlet interface 128, and an air outlet interface 129.

[0064] Continue to refer Figures 3A to 4D A plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes 20 according to some embodiments of the present invention are described. In the illustrated embodiment, the plate-type ground electrode 20 may include a single-piece or integral body. The body of the plate-type ground electrode 20 may be made of an aluminum alloy coated with a nano-ceramic material.

[0065] like Figure 4A and Figure 4C As shown, the ground electrode 20 may include a reaction zone 2000 formed within at least one of the first surface 201 and the second surface 202 of the single-piece body 200, and a plurality of planar grooves 2010 extending transversely within the reaction zone. In the illustrated embodiment, the reaction zone 2000 is formed only on the first surface 201. In embodiments of the present invention, the planar grooves 2010 may also be referred to as planar (micro) grooves. Thus, the planar grooves 2010, together with the dielectric plate 216 of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21, can form gas (micro) flow channels with an extremely high aspect ratio. In some preferred embodiments, the aspect ratio of the planar (micro) grooves 2010 is, for example, 10:1 to 200:1, more preferably 20:1 to 200:1, and even more preferably 50:1 to 150:1.

[0066] like Figure 4A and Figure 4C As shown, each planar groove 2010 includes a first curve at a first end 2013 and a second curve at a second end 2014. Specifically, the first curve 2015 may be a first parabola 2015, and the second curve 2016 may be a second parabola 2016.

[0067] like Figure 4A and Figure 4C As shown, the ground electrode 20 may further include an air inlet micropore 2011 and an air outlet pore 2012 located within the envelope of each planar groove 2010, wherein the air inlet micropore 2011 is disposed adjacent to the first end 2013 and the air outlet pore 2012 is disposed adjacent to the second end 2014. Figure 4A and Figure 4C In the illustrated embodiment, the air inlet micropore 2011 is positioned approximately at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2011 may approximately coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet 2012 is positioned approximately at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet 2012 may approximately coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0068] In the embodiment of the present application, the "micropore" can be specifically determined based on the size of the ground electrode 20, for example, less than or equal to 2 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the air inlet micropore 2011 has a pore size of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, preferably 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm, and more preferably 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present application, the thickness of the ground electrode can be determined based on the constraints of the micropores, thereby obtaining a thin ground electrode. Figures 2A to 13C In the illustrated embodiment, the ratio of the thickness of the ground electrode's single-piece body to the diameter of the air inlet micropores is greater than or equal to 5 and less than or equal to 20, preferably greater than or equal to 6 and less than or equal to 16, and more preferably greater than or equal to 8 and less than or equal to 15. Preferably, the single-piece body has a thickness of 3 mm to 15 mm, preferably 3 mm to 10 mm, and more preferably 4 mm to 6 mm. It will be appreciated that the intersection of the two can be used. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the air inlet micropores can have a thickness of 0.3 mm, and the ratio of the thickness of the single-piece body to the diameter of the air inlet micropores can be 13.3.

[0070] As described herein, the exhaust pores 2012 are not limited to being "micropores" and can have a wider range of pore sizes. In a preferred embodiment, the ratio of the pore size of the exhaust pores 2012 to the pore size of the inlet micropores 2011 is in the range of 1.5 to 15, preferably in the range of 2 to 10, and more preferably in the range of 2 to 8.

[0071] like Figure 4A and Figure 4C As shown, the reaction zone 2000 is substantially rectangular, and the single-piece body 200 of the ground electrode 20 may further form a reaction zone surrounding groove 2019 on the first surface 201 that defines the reaction zone 2000. Thus, features on the first surface 201 that are located outside the reaction zone 2000 are sealed and isolated from the reaction zone 2000.

[0072] like Figure 4A and Figure 4C As shown, the ground electrode 20 also includes a first pressure balancing structure. The first pressure balancing structure is in the form of a groove. Specifically, the ground electrode 20 includes a diversion groove 2018 located in the reaction zone 2000 and symmetrically connected to one or more planar grooves 2010 at the first end 2013. Figure 4A and Figure 4C As shown, the diversion groove 2018 connects the topmost planar groove 2010 and the bottommost planar groove 2010. Figures 3A to 5B The diversion groove 2018 extends beyond the envelope of the dielectric plate 216 of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 to divert the reaction gas in the corresponding planar groove 2010 to the high-voltage discharge assembly 21, as further described below.

[0073] Continue to refer Figure 4A and Figure 4C , preferably all planar grooves 2010 are “almost” closed, for example except for the diverter grooves 2018 .

[0074] Other fluid flow structures of the ground electrode 20 are described below.

[0075] Continue to refer Figures 4A to 4D As shown, outside the reaction zone 2000, the ground electrode 20 also includes a plurality of through holes used as part of the fluid supply channel of the ozone generating unit 2, such as the first air inlet through hole 282 as part of the air inlet channel, the first exhaust through hole 292 as part of the exhaust channel, the first air inlet flow hole 262 as part of the inlet channel, and the first exhaust flow hole 272 as the exhaust channel.

[0076] like Figure 4B and Figure 4D As shown, the single-piece body 200 may further include a first air flow channel 2021 communicating with the air inlet micropores 2011, a second air flow channel 2022 communicating with the air outlet pores 2012, and a cooling flow channel 2020 on the second surface 202. All of these are open flow channels. Here, the cooling flow channel 2020 has a zigzag structure, such as an M-shape.

[0077] Specifically, if Figure 4B and Figure 4D As shown, the first air path channel 2021 is orthogonal to the first air inlet through hole 282, the second air path channel 2022 is orthogonal to the first exhaust through hole 292, one end of the cooling channel 2020 is orthogonal to the first air inlet flow hole 262, and the other end is orthogonal to the first row of flow holes 272, the air inlet micropore 2011 connects the first air path channel 2021 and the corresponding planar groove 2010, and the exhaust hole 2012 connects the corresponding planar groove 2010 and the second air path channel 2022.

[0078] like Figure 4B and Figure 4D As shown, the first air path 2021 on the second surface 202 is connected to the air inlet micropore 2011 on the first surface 201 through the stepped hole structure 2026. The aperture of the stepped hole structure 2026 is larger than the aperture of the air inlet micropore 2011. Specifically, the stepped hole structure 2026 is a single-stage stepped hole or a multi-stage stepped hole. The aperture of the single-stage stepped hole or the first-stage aperture of the multi-stage stepped hole can be approximately equal to the aperture of the exhaust hole 2012. Figure 4B and Figure 4D In the illustrated embodiment, the stepped hole structure 2026 is a single-stage stepped hole.

[0079] Therefore, if Figures 3A to 4D As shown, the first air inlet hole 282, the first air path channel 2021, the air inlet micropores 2011, the planar grooves 2010, the exhaust holes 2012, the second air path channel 2022 and the first exhaust hole 292 sequentially form an airflow distribution structure in the ground electrode 20.

[0080] like Figure 4A and Figure 4CAs shown, the ground electrode 20 forms a surrounding groove surrounding the first air inlet through hole 282 , a surrounding groove surrounding the first air outlet through hole 292 , a surrounding groove surrounding the first air inlet flow hole 262 , and a surrounding groove surrounding the first row of flow holes 272 on the first surface 201 .

[0081] Similarly, if Figures 3A to 4D As shown, the inlet flow hole 262 , the tortuous cooling flow channel 2020 and the exhaust flow hole 272 sequentially form a cooling flow distribution structure in the ground electrode 20 .

[0082] like Figure 4B and Figure 4D Combine Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the second surface 202 of the single-piece body 200 may further form a first gas path surrounding groove 2024 surrounding the first gas path flow channel 2021 and the intake through-hole 282, a second gas path surrounding groove 2025 surrounding the second gas path flow channel 2022 and the exhaust through-hole 293, and a cooling flow surrounding groove 2023 surrounding the intake flow hole 262, the cooling flow channel 2020, and the exhaust flow hole 272. Accordingly, a first gas path surrounding seal 204 may be installed in the first gas path surrounding groove 2024, a second gas path surrounding seal 205 may be installed in the second gas path surrounding groove 2025, and a cooling flow surrounding seal 203 may be installed in the cooling flow surrounding groove 2023.

[0083] In the embodiment shown, Figures 2A to 2C As shown, the ground electrodes 20 can be aligned with each other at their second surfaces 202, such that the first gas flow channels 2021 of the pair of ground electrodes 20 jointly form a circumferentially closed first airflow space, the second gas flow channels 2022 jointly form a circumferentially closed second airflow space, and the cooling flow channels 2020 jointly form a circumferentially closed cooling flow space. Thus, the aligned first gas flow surrounding grooves 2024 of the aligned pair of ground electrodes 20 can jointly accommodate the first gas flow surrounding seal 204, the aligned second gas flow surrounding grooves 2025 can jointly accommodate the second gas flow surrounding seal 205, and the aligned cooling flow surrounding grooves 2023 can jointly accommodate the cooling flow surrounding seal 203.

[0084] As shown in the figure, the first air path surrounding groove and the cooling flow surrounding groove have a common section; the second air path surrounding groove and the cooling flow surrounding groove have a common section. Preferably, the first air path surrounding seal and the cooling flow surrounding seal have a slightly larger width in the common section and form an extrusion seal in the common section; the second air path surrounding seal and the cooling flow surrounding seal have a slightly larger width in the common section and form an extrusion seal in the common section.

[0085] These seals may serve as alignment features for grouping the ozone generating units, as further described below.

[0086] In addition, a plurality of first bolt holes 207 may be formed in the ground electrode 20 .

[0087] The following reference Figures 3A to 3C as well as Figures 5A to 10B , describing the high voltage discharge components of the ozone generating unit 2.

[0088] like Figures 2A to 3C In the illustrated embodiment, the high voltage discharge assembly 21 is placed between the first surfaces of adjacent ground electrodes 20 .

[0089] like Figures 3A to 3C as well as Figures 5A to 10B As shown, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 may include an elastic frame member 210 and a pair of dielectric plates 216 on both sides. In addition, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 may further include an elastic pad assembly.

[0090] like 5A to 6D As shown, the elastic frame member 210 includes a joint portion 2110, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces 2111 electrically connected to the terminal. The pair of elastic contact pieces electrically contact the back sides of the pair of dielectric plates 216. The joint portion 2110 can be accommodated in the limiting groove 2017 ( Figure 4C )middle.

[0091] Specific reference 6A to 6D The elastic frame member 210 may have a frame structure defining a pressure balancing area 2100 located on the back side of the pair of dielectric plates 216. The elastic frame member also includes a second pressure balancing structure, which includes one or more pressure balancing grooves 2102, 2103, and 2104 disposed adjacent to the inlet end of the ground electrode 20. The pressure balancing grooves have at least one, preferably at least one pair, of openings preferably symmetrically disposed on a first side of the pressure balancing area 2100 adjacent to the inlet end. 6A to 6D In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure balancing grooves specifically include a first pressure balancing groove 2102 and a plurality of second pressure balancing grooves 2103 and 2104 that at least partially extend beyond the envelope of the dielectric plate 216, wherein the first ends of the plurality of (two) second pressure balancing grooves are all connected to the first pressure balancing groove 2103. Figures 3A to 3C as well as Figure 5A and Figure 5BThe first pressure balancing groove 2103 extends beyond the envelope of the dielectric plate 216, thereby connecting to the diversion groove 2018 outside the dielectric plate to receive the reaction gas from the diversion groove 2018 of the ground electrode 20 and divert it to the pressure balancing area 2100. The pressure balancing area can be a hollow portion 2101 formed in the elastic frame member 210.

[0092] As shown, a plurality of laterally extending balancing channels are provided in the pressure balancing region 2100. In the illustrated embodiment, the balancing channels are provided by elastic pad assemblies.

[0093] refer to 7A to 9C The elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad 212 and heat conducting plates 214 located on both sides of the elastic pad. The heat conducting plates 214 are preferably bonded to the elastic pad 212, for example, by accommodating an adhesive in the gap area 2123 between the elastic ridges 2122 of the elastic pad 212. The adhesive can be, for example, a thermally conductive adhesive.

[0094] As shown in the figure, the elastic pad assembly 212 is float-mounted in the pressure balance area 2100 of the elastic frame member 210 in the thickness direction. 5A to 6D As shown, the elastic frame member 210 includes a plurality of positioning bosses 2105, which are preferably vulcanized. Figures 5A to 5B and 7A to 7C As shown, the elastic pad assembly 212 includes a plurality of positioning notches for mounting to the plurality of positioning bosses 2105. Accordingly, the elastic pad 212 may have positioning notches 2125, and the heat conducting plate 214 may also have positioning notches 2145. The body 2140 of the heat conducting plate 214 is made of a heat conducting metal material, such as stainless steel, and may be treated with suitable materials.

[0095] like Figures 5A to 5B The elastic pad assembly is mounted in a floating manner in the thickness direction, so that the elastic pad assembly is spaced apart from the frame structure of the elastic frame member 210, thereby forming a first gap G1 on a first side of the pressure balance area 2100 and a second gap G2 on an opposite second side. In addition, gaps may also be formed at the top and bottom of the elastic pad assembly.

[0096] refer to Figures 7A to 8B The elastic pad 212 includes a plurality of balancing grooves 2121, preferably two groups of balancing grooves 2121 located on both sides of the elastic pad. The balancing grooves 2121 have an open first end and a second end. In this embodiment, the open first end and the open second end have end openings 2126 and 2127. In this embodiment, the plurality of balancing grooves and the corresponding heat conducting plates 214 form a plurality of balancing channels for balancing gas flow. Figures 4A to 4D as well as Figures 7A to 8BThe number of the plurality of balancing grooves 2121 of the elastic pad 212 corresponds to the number of the planar grooves 2010 for reactant gas reaction of the ground electrode 20, and at least some of the balancing grooves have substantially the same shape as the corresponding planar grooves. In this embodiment, at least some of the balancing grooves have substantially the same planar shape and substantially the same depth as the corresponding planar grooves.

[0097] refer to Figures 8A to 9C , the elastic pad assembly may further include a notch for allowing the elastic contact piece 2111 to be released. Accordingly, the elastic pad 212 may include a notch 2124, and the heat conducting plate 214 may also include a notch 2144. Figures 4A to 4D as well as Figures 7A to 8B The shape of the balancing groove, except for the notch, is substantially the same as that of the corresponding planar groove.

[0098] Continue to refer FIG. 10A to FIG. 10B The dielectric plate 216 has a single-piece body 2160 and includes a front side facing the ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode. The dielectric plate 216 has a conductor coating area 2161 on the back side that is in electrical contact with the elastic contact piece and a glaze coating area 2162 on the front side facing the reaction zone. The dielectric plate 216 also includes an uncoated edge area 2163 surrounding the conductor coating area 2161. The conductor coating area 2161 can be a silver coating area. Figures 3A to 3C as well as Figure 10A and Figure 10B The uncoated edge area 2163 is configured so that the conductor coating area 2161 is separated from the frame structure of the frame member 210, and the thermal conductive plate 214 of the elastic pad assembly basically covers the conductor coating area 2161, thereby forming a surface discharge suppression structure.

[0099] In addition, as mentioned above, the elastic pad assembly and the frame structure of the frame member 210 form gaps G1, G2, etc., whereby the gaps form a further creeping discharge suppression structure.

[0100] refer to 5A to 6D The elastic frame member 210 of the high voltage discharge assembly 21 may include a second air inlet hole 283, a second air outlet hole 293, a second air inlet hole 263 and a second row of air holes 273 located outside the dielectric plate 216. 5A to 6D The elastic frame member 210 may further include a sealing rib 2113 surrounding the second air inlet through-hole 283, a sealing rib 2114 surrounding the second air outlet through-hole 293, a sealing rib 2115 surrounding the second air inlet flow hole 263, and a sealing rib 2116 surrounding the second row of flow holes 273. These sealing ribs may engage with corresponding surrounding grooves of the ground electrode 20 that engage with adjacent ground electrodes.

[0101] These sealing ridges can also serve as alignment and positioning structures for the ground electrode 20 and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 .

[0102] Continue to refer 5A to 6D and 13A to 13C The high voltage discharge assembly 21 further includes spacer holes 2117, 2118 located in the elastic frame member 210 and rigid spacers 217, 218 for being accommodated in the spacer holes. 5A to 6D and 13A to 13B As shown, the rigid pads 1218 on both sides of the elastic frame member 210 have thick portions at both ends and a thin portion in the middle, and the corresponding pad holes 218 have through portions at both ends and a thinned portion in the middle. The rigid pads 217 and corresponding pad holes 2117 at the top and bottom of the elastic frame member 210 are circular.

[0103] refer to 5A to 6D The elastic frame member 210 of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 may further include a second bolt through hole 2116 .

[0104] refer to 5A to 6D The elastic frame member 210 of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 may also have a surrounding ridge 2119, which can be accommodated in the reaction zone surrounding groove 2019 to provide sealing.

[0105] The following will refer to Figures 2A to 13C The installation (grouping) and corresponding alignment and sealing of the ozone generating unit 2 according to the first embodiment of the present application are described.

[0106] In the assembled ozone generating unit 2, the ground electrodes 20 are arranged in pairs, wherein the paired ground electrodes 20 are attached to each other on the second surface 202, and adjacent pairs of ground electrodes 20 are opposed to each other on the first surface 201 and sandwiched with a high-voltage discharge assembly 21, thereby forming a discharge chamber between the first surfaces 201 of the opposing ground electrodes 20 (and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21). Figures 2A to 2C As best shown, the elastic frame member 210 (frame structure) of the high voltage discharge assembly 21 also constitutes a portion of the thickness of the ozone generating unit 2 .

[0107] The following continues to describe the assembly of the ozone generating unit 2. First, the second end cover 23 can be placed on a plane, and the ground electrode 20 and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 can be stacked according to the stacking method described above (for example, except for the ground electrode 20 at the end, a high-voltage discharge assembly 21 is stacked after every two ground electrodes 20 are stacked). At this time, the adjacent ground electrodes 20 and the adjacent high-voltage discharge assemblies 21 are pre-aligned with the aid of an alignment and positioning structure, which includes but is not limited to the first gas path surrounding seal 204 contained in the first gas path surrounding groove 2024 of the adjacent ground electrodes 20, the second gas path surrounding seal 205 contained in the second gas path surrounding groove 2025 of the adjacent ground electrodes 20, and the cooling flow surrounding seal 203 in the cooling flow surrounding groove 2023 of the adjacent ground electrodes 20, and the sealing rib 2113 surrounding the second air inlet through hole 283, the sealing rib 2114 surrounding the second exhaust through hole 293, the sealing rib 2115 surrounding the second inlet flow hole 263, and the sealing rib 2116 surrounding the second row of flow holes 273. Figure 3B and Figure 4B As shown, the alignment and positioning structure on the second surface 202 occupies at least 60%, preferably 70%-90% of the lateral dimension and at least 60%, preferably 70%-90% of the vertical dimension of the single-piece body 200 .

[0108] After the ground electrode 20 and the high voltage discharge assembly 21 are stacked, the first end cap 22 can be pressed on the upper end, so that the alignment and positioning structure is accurately self-aligned due to being pressed. Figure 2C As best shown, the compression of the first end cap 22 is achieved by gravity. For example, the weight (or thickness) of the first end cap 22 is more than twice, preferably more than five times, that of the ground electrode 20. It will be understood that the first end cap 22 and the second end cap 23 are used to distinguish different end caps, and do not limit the use of specific end caps for compression.

[0109] Subsequently, the bolts can be tightened by passing through the first end cover 22, the ground electrode 20 and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 into the bolt holes 221 of the second end cover 23 through the threads provided in the bolt holes 221 of the second end cover 23.

[0110] Through the above assembly process, the various components of the ozone generating unit 2 can be accurately aligned and sealed, thereby ensuring the performance and stability of the equipment.

[0111] The following describes the fluid supply (exhaust) of the assembled ozone generator and the fluid distribution within the electrodes.

[0112] Combined with reference Figure 2A and Figure 3CThe first air inlet holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second air inlet holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned along the stacking direction to form an air inlet channel that spans each electrode, and the air inlet channel is configured to be axially aligned with the air inlet pipe for the ozone generating unit. Similarly, the first exhaust holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second exhaust holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned along the stacking direction to form an exhaust channel that spans each electrode, and the exhaust channel is configured to be axially aligned with the exhaust pipe for the ozone generating unit. Similarly, the first inlet holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second inlet holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned along the stacking direction to form an inlet channel that spans each electrode, and the inlet channel is configured to be axially aligned with the inlet pipe for the ozone generating unit. Similarly, the first row of flow holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second row of flow holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned along the stacking direction to form a discharge channel that spans each electrode, and the discharge channel is configured to be axially aligned with the discharge pipe for the ozone generating unit.

[0113] Here, the reactant gas will enter the intake channel from the aforementioned intake pipe, then flow into the first gas flow channel of each crossed ground electrode (the ground electrode pair in close contact), pass through the intake micropores, and then enter the planar groove for reaction. The generated gas will flow from the exhaust hole to the second gas flow channel, then into the exhaust channel and into the exhaust pipe. Therefore, the gas supply (exhaust) structure will not be directly connected to the planar groove.

[0114] Similarly, the cooling fluid will enter the inlet channel from the aforementioned inlet pipe, then flow into the M-shaped cooling channel of each crossing ground electrode (the ground electrode pair in close contact), and then flow into the discharge channel and then into the discharge pipe. As a result, the cooling fluid branch pipe will be eliminated, and the inlet and discharge channels integrated into the ozone generation unit will provide cooling fluid supply and discharge.

[0115] Reference below Figures 14 to 23 An ozone generating unit 2 ′ according to a second embodiment of the present application will be described.

[0116] Similar to the first embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2' can be configured as a plate-type ozone generating unit, and it can be modular, and can also be referred to as an ozone generating module herein. In the embodiment shown, the ozone generating unit 2' can include a plurality of stacked ground electrodes 20', which are plate-type ground electrodes, such as Figure 14 As shown. The ozone generating unit 2' may also include a high voltage discharge assembly 21' disposed between the ground electrodes, such as Figures 16A to 21B. Accordingly, the ground electrode 20' and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21' can jointly form a discharge chamber for the discharge reaction. The ozone generating unit 2 can also include a first end cap located at the first end and a second end cap located at the second end, as well as an inlet pipe, a discharge pipe, an air intake pipe, and an exhaust pipe connected to the first end cap. The inlet pipe, the discharge pipe, the air intake pipe, and the exhaust pipe define an inflow interface, an outflow interface, an air intake interface, and an air outlet interface.

[0117] refer to 15A to 15D Similar to the first embodiment of the present application, the ground electrode 20' may include a body 200', a reaction zone 2000' formed in the first surface 201' of the single-piece body 200', and a plurality of planar grooves 2010' extending laterally in the reaction zone. Similarly, each planar groove 2010' includes a first curve located at the first end 2013' and a second curve located at the second end 2014'. Specifically, the first curve may be a first parabola 2015', and the second curve may be a second parabola 2016'. Similarly, the ground electrode 20' may further include an air inlet micropore 2011' and an air outlet pore 2012' located within the envelope of each planar groove 2010', with the air inlet micropore 2011' being located adjacent to the first end 2013', and the air outlet pore 2012' being located adjacent to the second end 2014'. The air inlet micropore 2011' is approximately located at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2011' can roughly coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet 2012' is roughly located at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet 2012' can roughly coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0118] refer to 15A to 15D Similar to the first embodiment of the present application, the single-piece body 200 ′ of the ground electrode 20 ′ may further form a reaction zone surrounding groove 2019 ′ on the first surface 201 ′ that defines the reaction zone 2000 ′.

[0119] refer to 15A to 15D Similar to the first embodiment of the present application, the ground electrode 20' further includes a first pressure-balancing structure. This first pressure-balancing structure is in the form of a groove. Specifically, the ground electrode 20' includes a diverter groove 2018' located within the reaction zone 2000' and symmetrically connected to one or more planar grooves 2010' at a first end 2013'. The diverter groove 2018' connects the topmost planar groove 2010' and the bottommost planar groove 2010'.

[0120] refer to 15A to 15D Similar to the first embodiment of the present application, outside the reaction zone 2000', the ground electrode 20' further includes a first air inlet through hole 282', a first air outlet through hole 292', a first air inlet through hole 262' and a first row of air holes 272'. 15A to 15DSimilar to the first embodiment of the present application, the single-piece body 200 ′ may further form a first gas flow channel 2021 ′, a second gas flow channel 2022 ′ and a cooling flow channel 2020 ′ on the second surface 202 ′.

[0121] refer to 15A to 15D Similar to the first embodiment of the present application, the first gas path flow channel 2021 ′ on the second surface 202 ′ is connected to the air inlet micropore 2011 ′ on the first surface 201 ′ through the stepped hole structure 2026 ′.

[0122] refer to 15A to 15D as well as Figure 22 and Figure 23 Similar to the first embodiment of the present application, the second surface 202' of the single-piece body 200' may further form a first gas path surrounding groove 2024', a second gas path surrounding groove 2025', and a cooling flow surrounding groove 2023'. Accordingly, a first gas path surrounding seal 204' may be installed in the first gas path surrounding groove 2024', a second gas path surrounding seal 205' may be installed in the second gas path surrounding groove 2025', and a cooling flow surrounding seal 203' may be installed in the cooling flow surrounding groove 2023'. Unlike the first embodiment, the M-shaped cooling flow surrounding seal 203' in the second embodiment further includes a plurality of connecting positioning segments 2031' ( Figure 23 ), preferably including a first connecting positioning segment connecting the bottom end of the M-shape and a second connecting positioning segment connecting each pair of adjacent segments of the M-shape.

[0123] In addition, a plurality of first bolt holes 207 ′ may be formed in the ground electrode 20 ′.

[0124] The ground electrode of the second embodiment of the present application is generally similar to Figures 2A to 13C The ground electrode of the first embodiment shown is different in that the ground electrode 20' of the second embodiment of the present application has fewer planar grooves, and the diversion groove has an extended end for smooth diversion flow. The ground electrode of the second embodiment of the present application is generally similar to Figures 2A to 13C The ground electrode of the first embodiment shown also differs in that the first inlet flow hole (and corresponding second inlet flow hole), first row of flow holes (second row of flow holes), first air inlet through-hole (second air inlet through-hole), and first exhaust through-hole (second exhaust through-hole) of the ground electrode 20' of the second embodiment of the present application are oblong. Therefore, the ground electrode structure is not described in detail here.

[0125] refer to Figures 16A to 21B , describing a high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ′ of an ozone generating unit 2 ′ according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0126] like Figures 16A to 21BAs shown, similar to the first embodiment, a high-voltage discharge assembly 21' is placed between the first surfaces of adjacent ground electrodes 20'. The high-voltage discharge assembly 21' may include an elastic frame member 210' and a pair of dielectric plates 216'. In addition, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21' may also include an elastic pad assembly. The elastic frame member 210' includes a joint portion 2110' and a pair of elastic contact pieces 2111'. The joint portion 2110' can be accommodated in a limiting groove 2017' ( Figure 15C )middle.

[0127] like Figures 16A to 21B As shown, similar to the first embodiment, the elastic frame member 210' may have a frame structure defining a pressure balancing region 2100 located on the back side of the pair of dielectric plates 216. The elastic frame member also includes a second pressure balancing structure, including a V-shaped pressure balancing groove having a pair of openings 2103' and 2104'. The first ends of a plurality (two) of second pressure balancing grooves are each connected to the first pressure balancing groove 2103. The V-shaped pressure balancing groove extends beyond the envelope of the dielectric plates 216', thereby connecting to the diversion groove 2018' outside the dielectric plates to receive the reactant gas from the diversion groove 2018' of the ground electrode 20 and divert it to the pressure balancing region 2100'. The pressure balancing region may be a hollow portion 2101' formed in the elastic frame member 210'.

[0128] A plurality of laterally extending balancing channels are provided in the pressure balancing area 2100' and are provided by elastic pad assemblies.

[0129] like Figures 16A to 21B As shown, similar to the first embodiment, the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad 212 ′ and heat conducting plates 214 ′ located on both sides of the elastic pad.

[0130] As shown in the figure, the elastic pad assembly 212' is floatingly mounted in the pressure balance area 2100' of the elastic frame member 210' in the thickness direction. The elastic frame member 210 includes a plurality of positioning bosses 2105', which are preferably vulcanized. The elastic pad assembly 212' includes a plurality of positioning notches for mounting to the plurality of positioning bosses 2105'. Accordingly, the elastic pad 212' may have positioning notches 2125', and the heat conducting plate 214' may also have positioning notches 2145'. The body 2140' of the heat conducting plate 214' is made of a heat-conducting metal material.

[0131] Similarly, the elastic pad assembly forms gaps G1, G2, etc. with the frame structure of the frame member 210'.

[0132] The elastic pad 212' includes several balancing grooves 2121', preferably two sets of balancing grooves 2121' located on both sides of the elastic pad. The balancing grooves 2121' have an open first end and a second end. In this embodiment, the open first and second ends have end openings 2126' and 2127'. In this embodiment, the balancing grooves and the corresponding heat conducting plates 214' form several balancing channels for the flow of balancing gas. The number of the balancing grooves 2121' of the elastic pad 212' corresponds to the number of planar grooves 2010' for reactant gas reaction in the ground electrode 20', and at least some of the balancing grooves have substantially the same shape as the corresponding planar grooves. Accordingly, in the second embodiment, the number of balancing grooves 2121' is smaller. In addition, although not shown, in the second embodiment, the balancing groove 2121' at the lowermost end (presumably the uppermost end) has a fluid balancing interruption (not shown) located in the middle.

[0133] like Figures 16A to 21B As shown, similar to the first embodiment, the elastic pad assembly may further include a notch to allow for the elastic contact piece 2111'. Accordingly, the elastic pad 212' may include a notch 2124', and the heat conducting plate 214' may also include a notch 2144'. The shape of the balancing groove, excluding the notch, is substantially the same as that of the corresponding planar groove.

[0134] like Figures 16A to 21B As shown, similar to the first embodiment, the dielectric plate 216' has a single-piece body 2160' and has a conductor coating area 2161' on the back side and a glaze coating area 2162' on the front side. The dielectric plate 216' also includes an uncoated edge area 2163'.

[0135] like Figures 16A to 21B As shown, similar to the first embodiment, the elastic frame member 210' may include a second air inlet hole 283', a second air outlet hole 293', a second air inlet hole 263' and a second row of air holes 273'. The elastic frame member 210' may also have sealing ribs 2112', sealing ribs 2113', sealing ribs 2114', and sealing ribs 2115'.

[0136] like Figures 16A to 21B As shown, similar to the first embodiment, the high voltage discharge assembly 21 ′ further includes spacer holes 2117 ′, 2118 ′ and rigid spacers 217 ′, 218 ′.

[0137] The elastic frame member 210 ′ of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ′ may further include a second bolt through hole 2116 ′.

[0138] The elastic frame member 210 ′ of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ′ may further include a surrounding rib 2119 ′, which may be received in the reaction zone surrounding groove 2019 ′ to provide sealing.

[0139] The high-voltage discharge assembly and ozone generating unit of the second embodiment of the present application and their installation, alignment, positioning and sealing are generally similar to those of the Figures 2A to 13C The first embodiment shown is not described in detail here.

[0140] Features of the second embodiment similar to those of the first embodiment will have the same numbers but with a ' sign. Thus, relevant features of the second embodiment may refer to the first embodiment and features of the first embodiment may be incorporated into the second embodiment in a non-inconsistent manner, and vice versa.

[0141] Combined with reference Figure 24-29B , describing an ozone generating unit 2" according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2" may be configured as a plate-type ozone generating unit, and it may be modular, and may also be referred to as an ozone generating module herein.

[0142] In the third embodiment shown, the ozone generating unit 2" may include a plurality of stacked ground electrodes, which are plate-type ground electrodes. In the third embodiment shown, the ground electrodes may include a conventional ground electrode 20" and an end ground electrode 25". However, it is conceivable that instead of providing the ground electrode 25" as shown in the figure, a conventional ground electrode 20" may also be used at the end, which falls within the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is also conceivable that in a suboptimal embodiment, a ground electrode 25" may still be used at a non-end portion, although this may not be as efficient as using a ground electrode 20", but this falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0143] The ozone generating unit 2" may further include a high voltage discharge assembly 21" disposed between the ground electrodes.

[0144] Accordingly, the ground electrode 20″ and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21″ (as well as the end ground electrode, the adjacent ground electrode, and the high-voltage discharge assembly therebetween) can jointly form a discharge chamber for the discharge reaction. However, unlike the first and second embodiments, in this third embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2″ is configured such that the ground electrodes 20″, 25″ and the high-voltage discharge assemblies 21″ are alternately arranged, that is, no ground electrode pair is formed.

[0145] In the third embodiment shown, the ozone generating unit 2" may further include a first end cap 22" at the first end and a second end cap 23" at the second end. The ozone generating unit 2" may further include an inlet pipe 261", a discharge pipe 271", an air intake pipe 281", and an exhaust pipe 291" connected to the first end cap 22". The inlet pipe 261", the discharge pipe 271", the air intake pipe 281", and the exhaust pipe 291" may also define an inflow interface 126, an outflow interface 127, an air intake interface 128, and an air outlet interface 129.

[0146] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F The ground electrode 20" may include a reaction zone 2000" formed in both the first surface 201" and the second surface 202" of the single-piece body 200". The ground electrode 20" may include a plurality of planar grooves 2010", 2020" extending laterally in the reaction zone.

[0147] Similarly, each planar groove 2010" on the first surface 201" includes a first curve located at the first end 2013" and a second curve located at the second end 2014". Specifically, the first curve can be a first parabola 2015", and the second curve can be a second parabola 2016". Similarly, the ground electrode 20" may also include an air inlet micropore 2011" and an air outlet pore 2012" located within the envelope of each planar groove 2010". The air inlet micropore 2011" is arranged near the first end 2013", and the air outlet pore 2012" is arranged near the second end 2014". The air inlet micropore 2011" is roughly arranged at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2011" can roughly coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet pore 2012" is roughly arranged at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet pore 2012" can roughly coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0148] Similar to the first surface, each planar groove 2020" on the second surface 202" includes a first curve located at the first end 2023" and a second curve located at the second end 2024". Specifically, the first curve can be a first parabola 2025", and the second curve can be a second parabola 2026". Similarly, the ground electrode 20" may also include an air inlet micropore 2021" and an air outlet pore 2022" located within the envelope of each planar groove 2020". The air inlet micropore 2021" is arranged near the first end 2023", and the air outlet pore 2022" is arranged near the second end 2024". The air inlet micropore 2021" is roughly arranged at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2021" can roughly coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet hole 2022 ″ is substantially disposed at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet hole 2022 ″ may substantially coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0149] The structure and size of the air inlet micropores and air inlet holes of the third embodiment may refer to the first or second embodiment, but the air inlet micropores and air inlet holes of the ground electrode 20 ″ of the third embodiment are provided on both surfaces.

[0150] In the embodiment of the present application, the thickness of the ground electrode can be determined based on the constraints of the micropores, thereby obtaining a thin ground electrode. Figure 24-29BIn the third embodiment shown, the ratio of the thickness of the ground electrode single-piece body to the aperture of the air inlet micropore is greater than or equal to 10 and less than or equal to 35, preferably greater than or equal to 14 and less than or equal to 32, and more preferably greater than or equal to 16 and less than or equal to 30. Preferably, the single-piece body has a thickness of 8 mm to 25 mm, preferably 10 mm to 20 mm, and more preferably 12 mm to 16 mm. It will be appreciated that the intersection of the two can be used.

[0151] As described herein, the exhaust pores 2012 are not limited to being "micropores" and can have a wider range of pore sizes. In a preferred embodiment, the ratio of the pore size of the exhaust pores 2012 to the pore size of the inlet micropores 2011 is in the range of 1.5 to 15, preferably in the range of 2 to 10, and more preferably in the range of 2 to 8.

[0152] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F The reaction zone 2000" is roughly rectangular, and the single-piece body 200" of the ground electrode 20" can also form reaction zone surrounding grooves 2019" and 2029" on the first surface 201" and the second surface 202" to define the reaction zone 2000".

[0153] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F , the ground electrode 20" also includes a first pressure balancing structure. The first pressure balancing structure is in the form of a groove. In the embodiment shown, the first pressure balancing structure is formed only on the first surface, but it is conceivable that it is formed on both surfaces in reverse. Specifically, the ground electrode 20" includes a diverter groove 2018" located in the reaction zone 2000 and symmetrically connected to a planar groove 2010" (middle planar groove) at the first end 2013. The diverter groove 2018" extends to and only extends to the air inlet micropore 2011" in the planar groove.

[0154] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F Preferably, all planar grooves 2010" on the first surface are almost closed, for example, except for the diverter grooves 2018"; preferably, all planar grooves 2020" on the second surface are closed.

[0155] Other fluid flow structures of the ground electrode 20 ″ are described below.

[0156] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26FOutside the reaction zone 2000", the ground electrode 20" also includes a plurality of through holes used as part of the fluid supply channel of the ozone generating unit 2", for example, a first air inlet through hole 282" as part of the air inlet channel, a second exhaust through hole 292" as part of the exhaust channel, a first air inlet flow hole 262" as part of the inlet channel, and a first exhaust flow hole 272" as the exhaust channel.

[0157] Unlike the first and second embodiments, reference Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F The ground electrode 20" may also include a first gas path flow channel 205" formed inside the single-piece body 200", which is a vertical flow channel intersecting with the first air inlet through hole. The ground electrode 20" may also include a second gas path flow channel 206" formed inside the single-piece body 200", which is a vertical flow channel intersecting with the first exhaust through hole. The ground electrode 20" may also include a cooling flow channel 204" formed inside the single-piece body 200", which includes a plurality of parallel vertical flow channels formed inside the single piece and a horizontal connecting structure 2042" at the top and bottom and connecting with the vertical flow channels. The first vertical flow channel among the plurality of parallel vertical flow channels intersects with the first air inlet through hole, and the second vertical flow channel intersects with the first row of flow holes.

[0158] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F The ground electrode 20" may also include end (top and bottom) sealing grooves 2001" for forming the above-mentioned transverse connecting structure, a sealing cover plate for closing the above-mentioned end sealing grooves 2001" at the end, and a pressing plate (not marked) for pressing the sealing cover plate.

[0159] Since the fluid distribution structure is formed inside the single-piece body, the annular seal and the associated alignment and positioning structure as described in the first or second embodiment may not be provided in the third embodiment.

[0160] In addition, a plurality of first bolt holes 207" may be formed in the ground electrode 20".

[0161] The ground electrode 25 ″ may be formed similarly to the ground electrode 20 ″, but differs in that the first surface 251 ″ of the ground electrode 25 ″ is not provided with a reaction zone and related features.

[0162] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25F , the ground electrode 25" may include a reaction zone 2500" formed in the second surface 252" of the single-piece body 250". The ground electrode 25" may include a plurality of planar grooves 2520" extending laterally in the reaction zone.

[0163] Each planar recess 2520" on the second surface 252" includes a first curve at the first end 2523" and a second curve at the second end 2524". In particular, the first curve can be a first parabolic curve 2525" and the second curve can be a second parabolic curve 2526". Similarly, the ground electrode 25" can also include an air inlet micro-hole 2521" and an air outlet hole 2522" within the envelope of each planar recess 2520", the air inlet micro-hole 2521" being disposed proximate the first end 2523" and the air outlet hole 2522" being disposed proximate the second end 2524". The air inlet micro-hole 2521" is disposed substantially at the focal point of the first parabolic curve. More particularly, the center of the air inlet micro-hole 2521" can substantially coincide with the focal point of the first parabolic curve. Similarly, the air outlet hole 2522" is disposed substantially at the focal point of the second parabolic curve. More particularly, the center of the air outlet hole 2522" can substantially coincide with the focal point of the second parabolic curve.

[0164] The structure and size of the air inlet micro-hole and the air inlet hole of the ground electrode 25" can be similar to those of the ground electrode 20", but the air inlet micro-hole and the air inlet hole of the ground electrode 25" of the third embodiment are disposed in the second surface.

[0165] In the embodiments of the present application, the thickness of the ground electrode can be determined based on the constraint of the micro-hole, thereby obtaining a thin ground electrode.

[0166] Reference is made to Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25F The reaction zone 2500" is substantially rectangular, and the one-piece body 250" of the ground electrode 25" can also form a reaction zone surrounding groove 2529" in the second surface 252" that defines the reaction zone 2500".

[0167] Reference is made to Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25F Unlike the ground electrode 20", the ground electrode 25" does not have the first pressure balancing structure. However, it is contemplated that the first pressure balancing structure can be provided in the ground electrode 25".

[0168] Reference is made to Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25F Preferably, all the planar recesses 2520" on the second surface are closed.

[0169] Other fluid flow structures of the ground electrode 25" are described below.

[0170] Reference is made to Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25FOutside the reaction zone 2500", the ground electrode 20" also includes a plurality of through holes used as part of the fluid supply channel of the ozone generating unit 2", for example, a first air inlet through hole 282" as part of the air inlet channel, a second exhaust through hole 292" as part of the exhaust channel, a first air inlet flow hole 262" as part of the inlet channel, and a first exhaust flow hole 272" as the exhaust channel.

[0171] Unlike the first and second embodiments, reference Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25F The ground electrode 25" may also include a first gas path flow channel 255" formed inside the single-piece body 250", which is a vertical flow channel intersecting with the first air inlet through hole. The ground electrode 25" may also include a second gas path flow channel 256" formed inside the single-piece body 250", which is a vertical flow channel intersecting with the first exhaust through hole. The ground electrode 25" may also include a cooling flow channel 254" formed inside the single-piece body 250", which includes a plurality of parallel vertical flow channels formed inside the single piece and a horizontal connecting structure 2542" at the top and bottom and connecting the vertical flow channels. The first vertical flow channel among the plurality of parallel vertical flow channels intersects with the first air inlet through hole, and the second vertical flow channel intersects with the first row of flow holes.

[0172] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 25A to 25F The ground electrode 25" may also include end (top and bottom) sealing grooves 2501" for forming the above-mentioned transverse connecting structure, a sealing cover plate for closing the above-mentioned end sealing grooves 2501" at the end, and a pressing plate (not marked) for pressing the sealing cover plate.

[0173] Since the fluid distribution structure is formed inside the single-piece body, the annular seal and the associated alignment and positioning structure as described in the first or second embodiment may not be provided in the third embodiment.

[0174] In addition, a plurality of first bolt holes 257" may be formed in the ground electrode 25".

[0175] Unlike the first or second embodiment, in the third embodiment, the through hole for fluid supply (discharge) is circular.

[0176] Furthermore, it will be appreciated that although a ground electrode at one end is described above, a ground electrode at the other end that is symmetrical is contemplated.

[0177] The following reference Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B , describing the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ″ of the ozone generating unit 2 ″ of the third embodiment.

[0178] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29BAs shown, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ″ may include an elastic frame member 210 ″ and a pair of dielectric plates 216 ″ on both sides. In addition, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ″ may further include an elastic pad assembly.

[0179] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the elastic frame member 210" includes a joint portion 2110", a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces 2111" electrically connected to the terminal, the pair of elastic contact pieces electrically contacting the back sides of the pair of dielectric plates 216. The joint portion 2110" can be accommodated in a limiting groove 2017" or 2527".

[0180] The elastic frame member 210" may have a frame structure that defines a pressure balance zone 2100" located on the back side of the pair of dielectric plates 216". The elastic frame member also includes a second pressure balance structure, including a V-shaped pressure balance groove 2102"", which has a pair of openings. The V-shaped pressure balance groove extends beyond the envelope of the dielectric plate 216", thereby connecting to the diversion groove 2018" outside the dielectric plate to receive the reaction gas from the diversion groove 2018' of the ground electrode 20 and divert it to the pressure balance zone 2100". The pressure balance zone can be a hollow portion 2101" formed in the elastic frame member 210".

[0181] As shown in the figure, a number of laterally extending balancing channels will be set in the pressure balancing area 2100", which are provided by elastic pad assemblies.

[0182] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad 212" and heat conducting plates 214" located on both sides of the elastic pad. The heat conducting plates 214" are preferably bonded to the elastic pad 212".

[0183] As shown in the figure, the elastic pad assembly 212" is floatingly mounted in the pressure balance area 2100" of the elastic frame member 210" in the thickness direction. Specifically, the elastic frame member 210" includes a plurality of positioning bosses 2105". The elastic pad assembly 212" includes a plurality of positioning notches for mounting to the plurality of positioning bosses 2105". Accordingly, the elastic pad 212 may have a positioning notch 2125", and the heat conducting plate 214 may also have a positioning notch 2145".

[0184] The elastic pad assembly is installed in a floating manner in the thickness direction so that the elastic pad assembly is spaced apart from the frame structure of the elastic frame member 210", so as to form a first gap G1" on a first side of the pressure balance area 2100" and a second gap G2" on the opposite second side. In addition, gaps may also be formed at the top and bottom of the elastic pad assembly.

[0185] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the elastic pad 212" includes a plurality of balancing grooves 2121", preferably two groups of balancing grooves 2121" located on both side surfaces of the elastic pad. The balancing grooves 2121 have an open first end and a second end. In this embodiment, the open first end and the second end have a beveled surface. In this embodiment, the plurality of balancing grooves and the corresponding heat conducting plates 214" form a plurality of balancing channels for balancing gas flow. The number of the plurality of balancing grooves 2121" of the elastic pad 212" corresponds to the number of planar grooves for reaction of the reaction gas of the ground electrodes 20", 25", and at least some of the balancing grooves have a shape substantially the same as that of the corresponding planar grooves.

[0186] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the elastic pad assembly may further have a notch for allowing the elastic contact piece 2111 ″. The shape of the balancing groove except the notch is substantially the same as that of the corresponding planar groove.

[0187] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, there are connecting channels 2128" between the plurality of balancing grooves 2121" and gap areas 2123" between the elastic ridges 2122".

[0188] Similar to the first and second embodiments, the dielectric plate 216" has a single-piece body and includes a positive side facing the ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode. The dielectric plate has a conductor coating area on the back side that is in electrical contact with the elastic contact piece and a glaze coating area on the positive side facing the reaction area. The dielectric plate 216" also includes an uncoated edge area surrounding the conductor coating area. Similarly, a surface discharge suppression structure is formed.

[0189] In addition, as mentioned above, the elastic pad assembly and the frame structure of the frame member 210 ″ form gaps G1 , G2 , etc., thereby forming a further creeping discharge suppression structure.

[0190] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the elastic frame member 210" of the high voltage discharge assembly 21" may include a second air inlet hole 283", a second air outlet hole 293", a second air inlet hole 263", and a second row of air holes 273" located outside the dielectric plate 216". Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the second air inlet through-hole 283", the second air outlet through-hole 293", the second air inlet flow hole 263" and the second row of flow holes 273" are formed by sealing rings. These sealing rings can engage corresponding surrounding grooves of the ground electrode 20" that engage adjacent ground electrodes.

[0191] Unlike the first or second embodiments, the elastic frame member in the third embodiment does not constitute a portion of the thickness of the ozone generating unit. Specifically, the relevant portion of the thickness is formed by the ground electrode, thereby allowing the high-voltage discharge assembly to be accommodated in the recessed reaction zone. Accordingly, unlike the first or second embodiments, the third embodiment does not include a spacer.

[0192] The elastic frame member of the high-voltage discharge assembly may further include a second bolt through hole (not shown).

[0193] like Figure 24 as well as Figures 26A to 29B As shown, the elastic frame member 210 ″ of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21 ″ may also have a surrounding rib 2119 ″, which may be accommodated in the reaction zone surrounding groove 2019 ″ to provide sealing.

[0194] Different from the first or second embodiment, the ground electrode and the high-voltage discharge assembly of the third embodiment are installed alternately. The installation method can be performed according to the conventional stacking method and can be tightened by a bolt tightening mechanism.

[0195] Similar to the first or second embodiment, in the third embodiment, as Figure 24 As shown, the first air inlet through-holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit 2" and the second air inlet through-holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned in the stacking direction to form an air inlet channel that spans each electrode, and the air inlet channel is configured to be axially aligned with the air inlet pipe for the ozone generating unit. Similarly, the first exhaust through-holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second exhaust through-holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned in the stacking direction to form an exhaust channel that spans each electrode, and the exhaust channel is configured to be axially aligned with the exhaust pipe for the ozone generating unit. Similarly, the first inlet flow holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second inlet flow holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned in the stacking direction to form an inlet flow channel that spans each electrode, and the inlet flow channel is configured to be axially aligned with the inlet flow pipe for the ozone generating unit. Similarly, the first row of flow holes of each electrode of the installed ozone generating unit and the second row of flow holes of each high-voltage discharge assembly are aligned in the stacking direction to form a discharge channel that spans each electrode, and the discharge channel is configured to be axially aligned with the discharge pipe for the ozone generating unit.

[0196] Here, the reactant gas will enter the inlet channel from the aforementioned inlet pipe, then flow into the first gas flow channel of each crossing ground electrode, pass through the gas inlet micropores, and then enter the planar groove for reaction. The generated gas will flow from the exhaust hole to the second gas flow channel, then into the exhaust channel and into the exhaust pipe. Therefore, the gas supply (exhaust) structure will not directly connect to the planar groove.

[0197] Similarly, the cooling fluid will flow from the aforementioned inlet pipe into the inlet channel, then into the parallel cooling channels of each ground electrode, and then into the outlet channel and finally into the outlet pipe. Thus, the cooling fluid branch pipe is eliminated, and the inlet and outlet channels integrated into the ozone generating unit provide cooling fluid supply and exhaust.

[0198] Combined with reference Figure 30-33B , describing an ozone generating unit 2'' according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2'' can be configured as a plate-type ozone generating unit, and it can be modular, and can also be referred to as an ozone generating module in this article.

[0199] In the fourth embodiment shown, the ozone generating unit 2'' may include a plurality of stacked ground electrodes, which are plate-type ground electrodes. In the fourth embodiment shown, the ground electrode may include a conventional ground electrode 20". In the fourth embodiment shown, the ozone generating unit 2'' may further include a first end cap 22'' located at the first end and a second end cap 23'' located at the second end. In the fourth embodiment shown, the end cap 22'' or 23'' (also referred to as an end ground electrode) may be configured as an end ground electrode, which may be implemented, for example, with reference to the end ground electrode 25'' of the third embodiment.

[0200] The ozone generating unit 2''' may further include a high voltage discharge assembly 21''' disposed between the ground electrodes.

[0201] Accordingly, the ground electrode 20'' and the high-voltage discharge assembly 21'' (as well as the end ground electrode, the adjacent ground electrode and the high-voltage discharge assembly therebetween) can jointly form a discharge chamber for the discharge reaction. However, unlike the first and second embodiments, in this fourth embodiment, the ozone generating unit 2''' is configured such that the ground electrodes 20'', 22'' or 23'' and the high-voltage discharge assemblies 21'' are alternately arranged, that is, no ground electrode pair is formed.

[0202] The ozone generating unit 2'' may further include an inlet pipe 261'', an outlet pipe 271'', an air inlet pipe 281'', and an exhaust pipe 291'' connected to the first end cover 22''. The inlet pipe 261'', the outlet pipe 271'', the air inlet pipe 281'', and the exhaust pipe 291'' may also define an inflow interface 126, an outflow interface 127, an air inlet interface 128, and an air outlet interface 129.

[0203] Combined with reference Figure 30-33B The ground electrode 20'' may include a reaction zone 2000'' formed in both the first surface 201'' and the second surface 202'' of the single-piece body 200''. The ground electrode 20'' may include a plurality of planar grooves 2010'', 2020'' extending laterally in the reaction zone.

[0204] Similarly, each planar groove 2010"' on the first surface 201"' includes a first curve located at the first end 2013"' and a second curve located at the second end 2014"'. Specifically, the first curve can be a first parabola 2015"', and the second curve can be a second parabola 2016"'. Similarly, the ground electrode 20"' may also include an air inlet micropore 2011"' and an air outlet pore 2012"' located within the envelope of each planar groove 2010"', the air inlet micropore 2011"' being arranged adjacent to the first end 2013"', and the air outlet pore 2012"' being arranged adjacent to the second end 2014"'. The air inlet micropore 2011"' is approximately arranged at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2011"' may approximately coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet hole 2012'' is substantially disposed at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet hole 2012'' may substantially coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0205] Similar to the first surface, each planar groove 2020"' on the second surface 202"' includes a first curve located at the first end 2023"' and a second curve located at the second end 2024"'. Specifically, the first curve can be a first parabola 2025"', and the second curve can be a second parabola 2026"'. Similarly, the ground electrode 20"' may also include an air inlet micropore 2021"' and an air outlet pore 2022"' located within the envelope of each planar groove 2020"', the air inlet micropore 2021"' being arranged adjacent to the first end 2023"', and the air outlet pore 2022"' being arranged adjacent to the second end 2024"'. The air inlet micropore 2021"' is approximately arranged at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2021"' may approximately coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet hole 2022''' is substantially disposed at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet hole 2022''' may substantially coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0206] The structure and size of the air inlet micropores and air inlet holes of the fourth embodiment may refer to the first or second embodiment, but the air inlet micropores and air inlet holes of the ground electrode 20'' of the fourth embodiment are provided on both surfaces.

[0207] Unlike the first to third embodiments, the suboptimal embodiment shown in the fourth embodiment is not a thin ground electrode obtained by determining the thickness of the ground electrode based on the constraints of the micropores, but rather a ground electrode of conventional thickness. However, it is conceivable that the other features of this embodiment can be combined with other embodiments in a non-incompatible manner, or that this embodiment can be modified to form a thin ground electrode.

[0208] Combined with reference Figure 30-33BThe reaction zone 2000'' is roughly rectangular, and the single-piece body 200'' of the ground electrode 20'' can also form reaction zone surrounding grooves 2019'' and 2029'' on the first surface 201'' and the second surface 202'' to define the reaction zone 2000''.

[0209] Combined with reference Figure 30-33B , the ground electrode 20'' also includes a first pressure balancing structure. The first pressure balancing structure is in the form of a groove. In the embodiment shown, the first pressure balancing structure is formed only on the first surface, but it is conceivable that it is formed in reverse or on both surfaces. Specifically, the ground electrode 20'' includes a diverter groove 2018'' located in the reaction zone 2000 and symmetrically connected to a planar groove 2010'' (middle planar groove) at the first end 2013. The diverter groove 2018'' extends to and only extends to the air inlet micropores 2011'' in the planar groove.

[0210] refer to Figure 24 and Figures 26A to 26F Preferably, all planar grooves 2010'' on the first surface are almost closed, for example, except for the diverter grooves 2018''; preferably, all planar grooves 2020'' on the second surface are closed.

[0211] Other fluid flow structures of the ground electrode 20'' are described below.

[0212] Combined with reference Figure 30-33B Outside the reaction zone 2000', the ground electrode 20'' further includes a plurality of through holes serving as part of a fluid supply channel of the ozone generating unit 2'', for example, a first air inlet through hole 282'' serving as part of an air inlet channel, a second air exhaust through hole 292'' serving as part of an air exhaust channel, a first air inlet flow hole 262'' serving as part of an inlet channel, and a first exhaust flow hole 272'' serving as an exhaust channel.

[0213] Similar to the third embodiment, Figure 30-33B The ground electrode 20'' may further include a first gas path channel 205'' formed inside the single-piece body 200'', which is a vertical flow channel intersecting with the first air inlet through-hole. The ground electrode 20'' may further include a second gas path channel 206'' formed inside the single-piece body 200'', which is a vertical flow channel intersecting with the first exhaust through-hole. The ground electrode 20'' may further include a cooling flow channel 204'' formed inside the single-piece body 200'', which includes a plurality of parallel vertical flow channels formed inside the single-piece body and a horizontal connecting structure 2042'' at the top and bottom and connecting with the vertical flow channels, the first vertical flow channel among the plurality of parallel vertical flow channels intersecting with the first air inlet through-hole, and the second vertical flow channel intersecting with the first row of flow holes.

[0214] However, unlike the third embodiment, Figure 30-33B , the communicating structure shown in the fourth embodiment is located on the surface (such as the first surface) of the one-piece body, so that the flow channel in the fourth embodiment can be conventionally sealed with screws.

[0215] Since the fluid distribution structure is formed inside the single-piece body, the annular seal and the associated alignment and positioning structure as described in the first or second embodiment may not be provided in the fourth embodiment.

[0216] In addition, a plurality of first bolt holes 207'' may be formed in the ground electrode 20''.

[0217] The first end cap (end ground electrode) 22'" may be formed similarly to the ground electrode 20'", but differs in that the first surface 221'" of the ground electrode 22'" is not provided with a reaction zone and related features.

[0218] Combined with reference Figure 30-33B The first end cap 22'" may include a reaction zone 2200'" formed in a second surface 222'" of the one-piece body 220'". The ground electrode 22'" may include a plurality of planar grooves 2220'" extending laterally in the reaction zone.

[0219] Each planar groove 2220"' on the second surface 222"' includes a first curve located at the first end 2223"' and a second curve located at the second end 2224"'. Specifically, the first curve may be a first parabola 2225"', and the second curve may be a second parabola 2226"'. Similarly, the first end cover 22"' may also include an air inlet micropore 2221"' and an air outlet pore 2222"' located within the envelope of each planar groove 2220"', the air inlet micropore 2221"' being arranged adjacent to the first end 2223"', and the air outlet pore 2222"' being arranged adjacent to the second end 2224"'. The air inlet micropore 2221"' is approximately arranged at the focus of the first parabola. More specifically, the center of the air inlet micropore 2521"' may approximately coincide with the focus of the first parabola. Similarly, the air outlet hole 2222''' is substantially disposed at the focus of the second parabola. More specifically, the center of the air outlet hole 2222''' may substantially coincide with the focus of the second parabola.

[0220] The structure and size of the air inlet micropores and air inlet holes of the first end cover 22'' can refer to the ground electrode 20'', but the air inlet micropores and air inlet holes of the first end cover 22'' of the fourth embodiment are arranged in the second surface.

[0221] Combined with reference Figure 30-33BThe reaction zone 2200" is substantially rectangular, and the single-piece body 220" of the first end cap 22" further defines a reaction zone surrounding groove 2229" in the second surface 222" that defines the reaction zone 2200".

[0222] With reference to Figure 30-33B Like the ground electrode 20", the first end cap 22" further includes a first pressure balancing structure. The first pressure balancing structure is in the form of a groove. Specifically, the first end cap 22" includes a shunt groove 2218" in the reaction zone 2200 that symmetrically connects a planar recess 2210" (intermediate planar recess) at the first end 2213". The shunt groove 2218" extends to and only to a gas inlet micro-hole 2211" in the planar recess.

[0223] With reference to Figure 30-33B Preferably, all of the planar recesses 2520" in the second surface are closed except for the shunt groove 2218" described above.

[0224] Other fluid flow structures of the first end cap 22" are described below.

[0225] With reference to Figure 30-33B Outside of the reaction zone 2200", the ground electrode 22" and the first end cap 22" further include a plurality of through-holes that serve as part of the fluid supply channels of the ozone generation unit 2", here, for example, a first gas inlet through-hole 282" that is part of the gas inlet channel, a second gas outlet through-hole 292" that is part of the gas outlet channel, a first flow inlet through-hole 262" that is part of the flow inlet channel, and a first flow outlet through-hole 272" that is part of the flow outlet channel.

[0226] Like the third embodiment, the first end cap 22" can further include a first gas path flow channel 225" formed inside the single-piece body 220" that is a vertical flow channel intersecting the first gas inlet through-hole. The first end cap 22" can further include a second gas path flow channel 226" formed inside the single-piece body 220" that is a vertical flow channel intersecting the first gas outlet through-hole. The first end cap 22" can further include a cooling flow channel 224" formed inside the single-piece body 220" that includes a plurality of parallel vertical flow channels formed inside the single-piece body and a horizontal communication structure 2242" at the top and bottom that communicates the vertical flow channels, a first vertical flow channel of the plurality of parallel vertical flow channels intersecting the first flow inlet through-hole and a second vertical flow channel intersecting the first flow outlet through-hole.

[0227] Like the ground electrode 20", with reference to Figure 30-33B The communication structure shown in the fourth embodiment is located on a surface of the single-piece body (e.g., the first surface), whereby the flow channels in the fourth embodiment can be conventionally sealed with screws.

[0228] Since the fluid distribution structure is formed inside the single-piece body, the annular seal and the associated alignment and positioning structure as described in the first or second embodiment may not be provided in the fourth embodiment.

[0229] In addition, a plurality of first bolt holes 227'' may be formed in the first end cover 22''.

[0230] Unlike the first or second embodiment, in the fourth embodiment, the through hole for fluid supply (discharge) is circular.

[0231] Furthermore, it will be appreciated that although a ground electrode at one end is described above, a ground electrode at the other end that is symmetrical is contemplated.

[0232] The following reference Figure 30-33B , describing the high-voltage discharge assembly 21'' of the ozone generating unit 2'' of the fourth embodiment.

[0233] like Figure 30-33B As shown, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21'' may include an elastic frame member 210'' and a pair of dielectric plates 216'' on both sides. In addition, the high-voltage discharge assembly 21'' may further include an elastic pad assembly.

[0234] The elastic frame member 210'' includes a joint portion, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces electrically connected to the terminal, the pair of elastic contact pieces electrically contacting the back sides of the pair of dielectric plates 216''. The joint portion can be accommodated in a limiting groove.

[0235] The elastic frame member 210'' may have a frame structure that defines a pressure balance zone located on the back side of the pair of dielectric plates 216''. Similar to the third embodiment, the elastic frame member also includes a second pressure balance structure, including a pressure balance groove, which has an opening. The pressure balance groove extends beyond the envelope of the dielectric plate 216'', thereby connecting to the diversion groove outside the dielectric plate to receive the reaction gas from the diversion groove of the ground electrode and divert it to the pressure balance zone, which can be a hollow portion formed in the elastic frame member. A number of laterally extending balance channels will be set in the pressure balance zone, which are provided by the elastic pad assembly.

[0236] like Figure 30-33BAs shown, the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad 212'' and a heat conducting plate 214'' located on both side surfaces of the elastic pad. The heat conducting plate 214'' is preferably bonded to the elastic pad 212''. The elastic pad assembly 212'' is floatingly mounted to the pressure balance area of ​​the elastic frame member 210'' in the thickness direction. Specifically, the elastic frame member 210'' includes a plurality of positioning bosses (not shown). The elastic pad assembly 212'' includes a plurality of positioning notches (not shown) for mounting to the plurality of positioning bosses.

[0237] The resilient pad assembly is mounted in a floating manner in the thickness direction such that the resilient pad assembly is spaced apart from the frame structure of the resilient frame member 210'' to form a first gap on a first side of the pressure balance region 2100'' and a second gap on an opposite second side. In addition, gaps may also be formed at the top and bottom of the resilient pad assembly.

[0238] like Figure 30-33B As shown, the elastic pad 212'' includes a plurality of balancing grooves, preferably two groups of balancing grooves located on both side surfaces of the elastic pad. The balancing grooves have an open first end and a second end. In this embodiment, the open first end and the second end have a chamfered surface. In this embodiment, the plurality of balancing grooves and the corresponding heat conducting plates 214'' form a plurality of balancing channels for the flow of balancing gas. The number of the plurality of balancing grooves of the elastic pad 212'' corresponds to the number of planar grooves for reaction of the reaction gas of the ground electrodes 20'', 22'', and at least some of the balancing grooves have a shape substantially the same as that of the corresponding planar grooves.

[0239] like Figure 30-33B As shown, the elastic pad assembly may further include a notch for allowing the elastic contact piece to pass through. The shape of the balancing groove, except for the notch, is substantially the same as that of the corresponding planar groove.

[0240] like Figure 30-33B As shown, a plurality of balancing grooves 2121 ″′ have communicating channels 2128 ″′ between the elastic ridges 2122 ″′, and gap areas 2123 ″′ are formed between the elastic ridges.

[0241] Similar to the first, second and third embodiments, the dielectric plate 216'' has a creeping discharge suppression structure. In addition, as previously described, the elastic pad assembly forms a gap with the frame structure of the frame member 210'', thereby forming a further creeping discharge suppression structure.

[0242] Ruru Figure 30-33B As shown, the elastic frame member 210'' of the high-voltage discharge assembly 21'' may include a second air inlet through-hole, a second air outlet through-hole, a second air inlet flow hole and a second row of flow holes located outside the dielectric plate 216'', which are formed by sealing rings. These sealing rings can engage the corresponding surrounding grooves of the ground electrode and the adjacent ground electrode.

[0243] Similarly to the third embodiment, the elastic frame member in the fourth embodiment does not constitute a part of the thickness of the ozone generating unit, i.e. the relevant part of the thickness is constituted by the ground electrode, whereby the high voltage discharge assembly can be accommodated in the recessed reaction zone. Correspondingly, in contrast to the first or second embodiment, the fourth embodiment does not have a spacer.

[0244] The elastic frame member of the high voltage discharge assembly can further comprise a second bolt through hole (not shown).

[0245] The elastic frame member 210" of the high voltage discharge assembly 21"' of the fourth embodiment can further have a surrounding ridge, which can be accommodated in the surrounding groove of the reaction zone to provide a seal.

[0246] Similarly to the third embodiment, the ground electrode and the high voltage discharge assembly of the fourth embodiment are mounted alternately, which can be done according to the conventional stacking and can be tightened by the bolt tightening mechanism 24"'.

[0247] The fluid supply (discharge) structure and the distribution structure of the fourth embodiment are similar to those of the third embodiment and will not be described here again.

[0248] As mentioned before, in particular with reference to Figure 1F and Figure 1G The plate-type ozone generating unit 2 of the ozone generator 10 can be connected to the electrical elements by means of a wiring strip (or wiring terminal).

[0249] As mentioned before, the ozone generating unit 2 can comprise a plurality of stacked ground electrodes, one or more high voltage discharge assemblies arranged between the plurality of stacked ground electrodes. Correspondingly, the one or more high voltage discharge assemblies can be electrically connected to the high voltage wiring strip 3 (or high voltage wiring terminal), and the ground electrodes can be electrically connected to the second bus bar 31, 31" (or second wiring terminal). Not shown in the figures, the high voltage wiring strip 3 (or high voltage wiring terminal) can comprise or be connected to one or more parallel arranged high voltage fuse devices electrically connected to the plurality of high voltage discharge devices. The electrical connections mentioned above can be realized, for example, by means of plug-in connectors (not shown).

[0250] The high voltage fuse device comprised by the ozone generator, e.g. ozone generating unit, according to the embodiments of the present application can be a high voltage fuse device dedicated for ozone generators or generating units.

[0251] Correspondingly, the second bus bar 31 can be connected to the wiring ground terminal, e.g. by means of a screw to the ground electrode 20.

[0252] The specific structure of the high voltage wiring strip, the high voltage fuse device, the second bus bar, etc. will not be described here again, as it is not essential.

[0253] The following describes multiple groups of embodiments of the present invention in summary form. The combination of multiple embodiments of the same group can be kept concise and clear by reference, and the features of different groups of embodiments can be combined with other embodiments in a non-contradictory (suitable for combination) manner under the teachings of the present invention to obtain new embodiments:

[0254] Group 1 of Examples

[0255] The following describes the first group of embodiments of the present application, which includes embodiments 1.1-1.16.

[0256] Example 1.1. A ground electrode comprises a single-piece body, the ground electrode further comprising a reaction zone formed in at least one of the first and second surfaces of the single-piece body and a plurality of planar grooves extending laterally in the reaction zone, each planar groove comprising a first curve located at the first end and a second curve located at the second end, the ground electrode further comprising air inlet micropores and air outlet holes located within the envelope of each planar groove, the air inlet micropores being arranged adjacent to the first end and the air outlet holes being arranged adjacent to the second end, the single-piece body further forming a first air path flow channel connected to the air inlet micropores, a second air path flow channel connected to the air outlet holes, and a cooling flow channel.

[0257] Embodiment 1.2: According to the ground electrode of embodiment 1.1, the first curve is a first parabola, and the air intake micropore is approximately arranged at the focus of the first parabola. Preferably, the center of the air intake micropore approximately coincides with the focus of the first parabola.

[0258] Embodiment 1.3: According to the ground electrode of embodiment 1.2, the second curve is a second parabola, and the air outlet is approximately arranged at the focus of the second parabola. Preferably, the center of the air outlet is approximately coincident with the focus of the second parabola.

[0259] Embodiment 1.4: In the ground electrode according to any one of Embodiments 1.1 to 1.3, the first end and the second end of at least part of the planar groove are closed ends.

[0260] Example 1.5: According to the ground electrode of Example 1.4, the first end of one or several planar grooves among the multiple planar grooves is connected to a diversion groove for diverting the reaction gas in the corresponding planar groove to the high-voltage discharge component; preferably, the diversion groove is one and connected to the center of the planar groove, or the diversion groove is several and symmetrically connected to several planar grooves; preferably, the first end and the second end of all planar grooves except the one connected to the diversion groove are closed ends.

[0261] Example 1.6. According to the ground electrode of one of Examples 1.1 to 1.5, the air inlet micropore has an aperture of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, preferably 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm, more preferably 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm. Preferably, the aperture of the air outlet pore is larger than the aperture of the air inlet micropore. Preferably, the aperture ratio of the air outlet pore to the air inlet micropore is in the range of 1.5 to 15, preferably in the range of 2 to 10, and preferably in the range of 2 to 8.

[0262] Embodiment 1.7: The ground electrode according to any one of embodiments 1.1 to 1.6, wherein the ground electrode comprises an air inlet through-hole and an air outlet through-hole and / or an air inlet flow hole and an air outlet flow hole formed outside the reaction zone and penetrating the single-piece body;

[0263] Preferably, the air inlet through-hole is configured to be aligned longitudinally with the air inlet through-holes of other ground electrodes and / or high-voltage discharge components of the ozone generating unit to form an air inlet passage for connecting to the air inlet pipe, and the air exhaust through-hole is configured to be aligned longitudinally with the air exhaust through-holes of other ground electrodes and / or high-voltage discharge components of the ozone generating unit to form an air exhaust passage for connecting to the air exhaust pipe;

[0264] Preferably, the inlet flow hole is configured to be longitudinally aligned with the inlet flow holes of other ground electrodes and / or high-voltage discharge components of the ozone generating unit to form an inlet flow channel for docking with the inlet pipe, and the outlet flow hole is configured to be longitudinally aligned with the outlet flow holes of other ground electrodes and / or high-voltage discharge components of the ozone generating unit to form a outlet channel for docking with the outlet pipe.

[0265] Embodiment 1.8: The ground electrode according to any one of embodiments 1.1 to 1.7, wherein the reaction zone is substantially rectangular, and the single-piece body forms a reaction zone surrounding groove that defines the reaction zone.

[0266] Embodiment 1.9: The ground electrode according to any one of embodiments 1.1 to 1.9, wherein the reaction zone is formed on the first surface of the single-piece body, and the first gas flow channel, the second gas flow channel and the cooling flow channel are formed on the second surface of the single-piece body.

[0267] Example 1.10: According to the ground electrode of Example 1.9, the first gas path flow channel is an open vertical flow channel and intersects with the air inlet through hole; and / or, the second gas path flow channel is an open vertical flow channel and intersects with the exhaust through hole; and / or, the cooling flow channel is an open tortuous flow channel extending in the second surface and intersects with the air inlet through hole at one end and the exhaust through hole at the other end.

[0268] Embodiment 1.11, the ground electrode according to Embodiment 1.9 or Embodiment 1.10, the first gas path flow channel at the second surface communicates with the gas inlet micro-hole at the first surface through a stepped hole structure, the stepped hole structure has a hole diameter larger than that of the gas inlet micro-hole, preferably the stepped hole structure is a one-stage stepped hole or a multi-stage stepped hole, preferably the hole diameter of the one-stage stepped hole or the first-stage hole diameter of the multi-stage stepped hole is substantially equal to the hole diameter of the gas outlet hole.

[0269] Embodiment 1.12, the ground electrode according to any one of Embodiments 1.9 to 1.11, the second surface of the single-piece body forms a first gas path surrounding groove surrounding the first gas path flow channel and the gas inlet through hole, a second gas path surrounding groove surrounding the second gas path flow channel and the gas outlet through hole, and / or a cooling flow surrounding groove surrounding the inflow through hole, the cooling flow channel and the outflow through hole.

[0270] The first gas path surrounding groove, the second gas path surrounding groove and / or the cooling flow surrounding groove are provided with a surrounding sealing member.

[0271] Embodiment 1.13, the ground electrode according to any one of Embodiments 1.1 to 1.8, the reaction zone is formed at both the first and second surfaces of the single-piece body, preferably the plurality of first planar grooves in the reaction zone at the first surface and the plurality of second planar grooves in the reaction zone at the second surface are symmetrical, and / or the gas inlet micro-holes in each of the first and second planar grooves are symmetrical, and / or the gas outlet holes in each of the first and second planar grooves are symmetrical.

[0272] Embodiment 1.14, the ground electrode according to Embodiment 1.13, the first gas path flow channel comprises a vertical flow channel formed inside the single-piece body and intersecting with the gas inlet through hole; the second gas path flow channel comprises a vertical flow channel formed inside the single-piece body and intersecting with the gas outlet through hole; and / or, the cooling flow channel comprises a plurality of parallel vertical flow channels formed inside the single-piece body and a top and bottom and a transverse communication structure communicating the vertical flow channels, a first vertical flow channel of the plurality of parallel vertical flow channels intersects with the inflow through hole, and a second vertical flow channel intersects with the outflow through hole.

[0273] Embodiment 1.15, an ozone generation unit comprising a plurality of stacked ground electrodes and at least one high-voltage discharge assembly located between the plurality of stacked ground electrodes, the ground electrode being according to any one of Embodiments 1.1 to 1.14.

[0274] Embodiment 1.16, an ozone generator comprising at least one ozone generation unit according to Embodiment 1.15.

[0275] The first group of embodiments relates to Figures 1A to 33B , and relates to a novel ground electrode structure.

[0276] In some techniques known to the inventor, it is proposed to realize the generation of ozone gas by a planar groove as the reaction space.

[0277] In further techniques known to the inventor based on planar grooves, it is "desired" to provide as large a flow of reaction gas as possible in the planar micro-groove to provide more reaction gas to the planar micro-groove and to provide a higher flow of generated gas, for which an open end is formed at both ends of the planar groove, and a long hole or long groove is formed in the recessed area to form a long gas cavity in the recessed area of the stacked ground electrodes.

[0278] In another technique known to the inventor based on planar grooves, gas inlet and outlet holes are formed in the planar grooves of the pair of ground electrodes, which pass through the ground electrodes. And based on the "desire" to improve the flow of reaction gas, in this technique a plurality of gas inlet and outlet through-holes are used which pass through the body of the ground electrode, and a further recessed seat is formed from the planar groove at the position of the gas inlet and outlet through-holes as a smooth diffusion structure.

[0279] However, the inventor found that in the embodiment 1.1 of the invention, by significantly reducing the size of the gas inlet hole connected to the planar groove to a gas inlet micro-hole (the size of the gas outlet hole can have a higher margin) and allowing the gas inlet micro-hole to be adjacent to the curved end, the ozone reaction efficiency can be significantly improved, so that the ozone generation unit has a significantly higher yield per unit volume (unit weight). Compared with the two aforementioned techniques based on planar grooves, the gas inlet micro-hole and the structure of the curved end combined with it in the embodiment of the invention intentionally reduces the size of the flow inlet, to some extent against the intuition of expanding the flow inlet as much as possible to improve the flow of reaction gas and thus improve the gas production efficiency; and also saves the specially arranged diffusion structure, achieving unexpected results. Accordingly, the embodiment 1.1 of the invention further improves the gas production efficiency by combining the curved end structure with the gas outlet hole, but the inventor realizes that the design of the gas outlet hole size can have a higher margin (as described in embodiment 1.5), rather than necessarily reducing it to a micro-hole.

[0280] Further, more surprisingly, it is found that embodiments 1.2 and 1.3 of the invention can more optimally improve the gas production efficiency by providing smooth gas flow along the curve by setting the gas inlet micro-hole (and preferably also the gas outlet hole) at the focal point of the parabolic curve, especially coinciding with the focal point.

[0281] Further, embodiments 1.4 and 1.5 of the invention can further improve the reaction gas flow distribution effect by making part or almost all of the curved end form a closed end, thereby further improving the gas production efficiency.

[0282] Furthermore, the gas inlet micro-holes (and gas outlet holes) of the embodiments of the present application are combined with the curved end structure, which makes the reaction zone not necessarily a recessed zone or formed in a recessed zone, which makes the compact structure of the ozone generation unit and its discharge chamber possible, and also makes the thin ground electrode possible, such as the thin ground electrode described in the 8th group of embodiments.

[0283] Furthermore, the gas inlet micro-holes of the embodiments of the present application also allow the ground electrode itself to form an efficient and compact reaction gas distribution structure and cold zone fluid distribution structure and associated structures (as described in embodiments 1.9 to 1.14), and also possibly form advantageous applications by combining the gas inlet micro-holes with these structures, such as novel fluid distribution structures and related sealing, positioning structures.

[0284] Furthermore, the gas inlet micro-hole structure of the embodiments of the present application makes novel discharge chamber related components, structures or parts possible, such as novel ground electrodes, high-voltage discharge assemblies and related pressure balance structures, heat balance structures, surface discharge suppression structures, etc.

[0285] 4th group of embodiments

[0286] The 4th group of embodiments of the present application is described below, which includes embodiments 4.1-4.10.

[0287] Embodiment 4.1, a high-voltage discharge assembly, comprising an elastic frame member, an elastic pad assembly, and a pair of dielectric plates disposed on both sides;

[0288] wherein the elastic frame member includes a joint portion, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending out from a top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces electrically connecting the terminal, the elastic frame member having a frame structure defining a hollow portion, the elastic pad assembly being located in the hollow portion;

[0289] wherein the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad and a heat-conducting plate located on both sides of the elastic pad;

[0290] wherein each dielectric plate includes a front side facing the ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode, the each dielectric plate having a conductor-coated region electrically contacting the elastic contact pieces and an uncoated edge region surrounding the conductor-coated region on the back side, the uncoated edge region being configured such that the conductor-coated region is spaced apart from the frame structure;

[0291] wherein the heat-conducting plate substantially covers the conductor-coated region such that the conductor-coated region is spaced apart from the elastic pad.

[0292] Embodiment 4.2: According to the high-voltage discharge assembly of embodiment 4.1, the elastic pad assembly is floatingly mounted to the elastic frame member in a manner spaced apart on at least one side, preferably all around, to form a gap on at least one side, preferably all around, to suppress creeping discharge in the conductor coating area.

[0293] Embodiment 4.3: According to the high-voltage discharge assembly of embodiment 4.2, the elastic frame member includes a plurality of positioning bosses, and the elastic pad assembly includes a plurality of positioning notches for mounting to the plurality of positioning bosses. Preferably, the positioning bosses are vulcanized.

[0294] Embodiment 4.4: In the high-voltage discharge assembly according to embodiment 4.2 or embodiment 4.3, the width of the gap is in the range of 1.5 mm to 4 mm, preferably in the range of 2 mm to 3 mm.

[0295] Embodiment 4.5: The high-voltage discharge component according to any one of Embodiments 4.1 to 4.4, wherein the width of the uncoated edge region is in the range of 2 mm to 6 mm, preferably in the range of 3 mm to 5 mm.

[0296] Embodiment 4.6: A high-voltage discharge assembly, comprising an elastic frame member, an elastic pad assembly, and a pair of dielectric plates disposed on both sides;

[0297] The elastic frame member includes a joint portion, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces electrically connected to the terminal. The elastic frame member has a frame structure, the frame structure defines a hollow portion, and the elastic pad assembly is located in the hollow portion.

[0298] Wherein, the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad and heat conducting plates located on both sides of the elastic pad;

[0299] Each dielectric plate includes a positive side facing the ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode, and each dielectric plate has a conductor coating area on the back side that is in electrical contact with the elastic contact piece;

[0300] wherein the heat conducting plate substantially covers the conductor coating area so that the conductor coating area is spaced apart from the elastic pad;

[0301] The elastic pad assembly is floatingly mounted to the elastic frame member in a spaced manner on at least one side, preferably on all four sides, so as to form a gap on at least one side, preferably on all four sides, for suppressing creeping discharge of the conductor coating area.

[0302] Embodiment 4.7: According to the high-voltage discharge assembly of embodiment 4.6, the elastic frame member includes a plurality of positioning bosses, and the elastic pad assembly includes a plurality of positioning notches for mounting to the plurality of positioning bosses. Preferably, the positioning bosses are vulcanized.

[0303] Embodiment 4.8: In the high-voltage discharge assembly according to embodiment 4.6 or embodiment 4.7, the width of the gap is in the range of 1.5 mm to 4 mm, preferably in the range of 2 mm to 3 mm.

[0304] Embodiment 4.9: An ozone generating unit comprises a plurality of stacked ground electrodes and at least one high-voltage discharge assembly located between the plurality of stacked ground electrodes, wherein the high-voltage discharge assembly is a high-voltage discharge assembly according to any one of Embodiments 4.1 to 4.8.

[0305] Embodiment 4.10: An ozone generator comprising at least one ozone generating unit according to embodiment 4.9.

[0306] The fourth group of embodiments involves Figures 1A to 33B , and relates to a surface discharge suppression structure of a discharge chamber of an ozone generating unit.

[0307] In the related art of plate-type ozone generators, suppressing surface (dielectric plate) discharge is a practical problem that is desired to be solved but has long existed. As an explanation and not a limitation, ozone generators usually use discharge to generate low-temperature plasma gas to achieve ozone generation, thereby generating discharge between the dielectric plate and the ground electrode, and inevitably generating other discharges along the side of the dielectric plate, the latter of which is sometimes unfavorable. For example, in plate-type ozone generating units, especially in high-voltage discharge components within the discharge chamber, elastic (body) materials or non-rigid / metal materials are usually used. The above-mentioned unfavorable surface discharge may cause aging, carbonization, or even fire of the relevant materials, adversely affecting the continuous working time of the ozone generating unit and even affecting the life of the ozone generating unit. In addition, certain unfavorable surface discharges may also lead to a decrease in gas production efficiency.

[0308] In the related art of plate-type ozone generators known to the inventors, it is proposed to form excessively rounded portions at the corners of the rigid ground electrode to slow down the accumulation of creeping discharge at the corners where creeping discharge is most likely to accumulate, causing aging of the non-metallic materials of the high-voltage discharge unit or adversely affecting the gas production yield.

[0309] In contrast, in the fourth set of embodiments of the present invention, by forming a creeping discharge suppression device on the back side of the dielectric plate, possible creeping discharge on the back side is comprehensively suppressed, not just at the corners. This improves the continuous operating time and lifespan of the ozone generating unit, while preventing undesirable creeping discharge from adversely affecting gas production efficiency. This is achieved, for example, by providing an uncoated edge region on the back side of the dielectric plate separated from the frame structure (in combination with a conductive plate covering the elastic pad), as described in Example 4.1, or by floating and gap-mounting the elastic pad assembly relative to the elastic frame member (in combination with a heat-conducting plate substantially separating the conductive coating region and the elastic pad), as described in Example 4.5, or by a combination of both and / or further in combination with other features.

[0310] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methods and steps described in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to the apparatuses and devices described in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure to form new apparatus and device embodiments, without conflict. Conversely, the methods, procedures, and steps described for the apparatuses and devices described in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be incorporated into the methods of the embodiments of the present disclosure to form new method embodiments, without conflict.

[0311] While the exemplary apparatus, systems, and methods of the present invention have been specifically shown and described with reference to the foregoing embodiments, these are merely illustrative of the best modes for implementing the present systems and methods. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications may be made to the embodiments of the systems and methods described herein when implementing the present systems and / or methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims. It is intended that the appended claims define the scope of the apparatus, systems, and methods, and that systems and methods falling within the scope of these claims and their equivalents are intended to be covered thereby.

Claims

1. A high-voltage discharge assembly, characterized in that: It includes an elastic frame, an elastic pad assembly and a pair of dielectric plates arranged on both sides; The elastic frame member includes a joint portion, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces electrically connected to the terminal. The elastic frame member has a frame structure, the frame structure defines a hollow portion, and the elastic pad assembly is located in the hollow portion. Wherein, the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad and heat conducting plates located on both sides of the elastic pad; Each dielectric plate includes a front side facing the ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode. Each dielectric plate has a conductor coating area on the back side that is in electrical contact with the elastic contact piece and an uncoated edge area surrounding the conductor coating area. The uncoated edge area is configured to separate the conductor coating area from the frame structure. wherein the heat conducting plate substantially covers the conductor coating area so that the conductor coating area is spaced apart from the elastic pad; The elastic pad assembly is floatingly mounted to the elastic frame member in a spaced-apart manner around the elastic pad assembly, so as to form gaps around the elastic pad assembly to suppress creeping discharge in the conductor coating area.

2. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic frame member includes a plurality of positioning bosses, and the elastic pad assembly includes a plurality of positioning notches for being mounted to the plurality of positioning bosses.

3. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning boss is vulcanized.

4. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the gap is in the range of 1.5 mm to 4 mm.

5. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the gap is in the range of 2 mm to 3 mm.

6. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The width of the uncoated edge region is in the range of 2 mm to 6 mm.

7. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The width of the uncoated edge region is in the range of 3 mm to 5 mm.

8. A high-voltage discharge assembly, characterized in that: It includes an elastic frame member, an elastic pad assembly and a pair of dielectric plates arranged on both sides; The elastic frame member includes a joint portion, a terminal held by the joint portion and extending from the top of the joint portion, and a pair of elastic contact pieces electrically connected to the terminal. The elastic frame member has a frame structure, the frame structure defines a hollow portion, and the elastic pad assembly is located in the hollow portion. Wherein, the elastic pad assembly includes an elastic pad and heat conducting plates located on both sides of the elastic pad; Each dielectric plate includes a positive side facing the ground electrode and a back side facing away from the ground electrode, and each dielectric plate has a conductor coating area on the back side that is in electrical contact with the elastic contact piece; wherein the heat conducting plate substantially covers the conductor coating area so that the conductor coating area is spaced apart from the elastic pad; The elastic pad assembly is floatingly mounted to the elastic frame member in a spaced-apart manner around the elastic pad assembly, so as to form gaps around the elastic pad assembly to suppress creeping discharge in the conductor coating area.

9. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The elastic frame member includes a plurality of positioning bosses, and the elastic pad assembly includes a plurality of positioning notches for being mounted to the plurality of positioning bosses.

10. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The positioning boss is vulcanized.

11. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that: The width of the gap is in the range of 1.5 mm to 4 mm.

12. The high-voltage discharge assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that: The width of the gap is in the range of 2 mm to 3 mm.

13. An ozone generating unit, characterized in that: The device comprises a plurality of stacked ground electrodes and at least one high-voltage discharge assembly located between the plurality of stacked ground electrodes, wherein the high-voltage discharge assembly is the high-voltage discharge assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. An ozone generator, characterized in that: Comprising at least one ozone generating unit according to claim 13.

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