Hydrated ion generation module capable of reversely adding water
By employing a reverse water supply method and insulation design, the problems of unstable water supply, high voltage, and poor environmental adaptability in hydrated ion technology have been solved, achieving stable and efficient hydrated ion output and air disinfection effects.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE DESIGN & INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING OF TIANJIN UNIVERSITY-ZHEJIANG
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydrated ion technology cannot achieve stable and precise water supply for small volumes, high-voltage electrical shielding, high-efficiency ion output, and adaptability to environmental humidity, resulting in poor performance in different environments.
The water supply method adopts a reverse water addition method. By setting an ion generating end on the water storage material, using the inlet insulation layer and the outlet insulation layer to isolate the circuit, combined with a peristaltic pump and a turbine fan, it can achieve stable water supply and efficient ion output, adapting to changes in environmental humidity.
It achieves stable and precise water supply, efficiently generates hydrated ions, reduces voltage, minimizes harmful byproducts, adapts to different environmental humidity levels, and improves air disinfection effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of hydrated ion technology, specifically to a hydrated ion generating module that uses reverse water addition. Background Technology
[0002] Based on the Lenard effect (discovered by Lenard in 1915), when water becomes misty (e.g., due to high-speed collisions and shearing between water droplets, or the high-voltage tearing of water molecules during lightning), electrons are released, separating positive and negative charges, thus creating a large number of negatively charged (anions) and positively charged (positive) water molecules, i.e., hydrated ion clusters. When these hydrated ion clusters reach a certain concentration, they can activate the hydrated hydroxyl effect, which has the functions of adsorbing dust, antibacterial and bacteriostatic properties, freshening the air, and improving lung function. This explains the refreshing and invigorating feeling people experience near waterfalls and fountains, as well as after thunderstorms.
[0003] Based on the above principles, researchers have developed unipolar negative ion generation technology (high-voltage ionization and high-speed spraying, etc.) and bipolar non-equilibrium plasma technology (medium barrier) to simulate ion generation in nature. Early implementations of these two technologies were numerous, but they primarily employed direct high-voltage ionization of air. While this resulted in high ion production, it also caused significant side effects. Therefore, countries like Japan researched ion hydration technology to recreate the Lenard Falls effect in nature. They discovered that using a water-filled ion generator not only increased ion production but also significantly reduced the voltage at the generator end, preventing the formation of harmful byproducts. Currently, the technologies for generating hydrated ions (hydrated hydroxyl groups) include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Panasonic NANOE condensation ionization technology (monopolar high-voltage technology). Its theoretical basis is: using semiconductor refrigeration technology, condensation forms at a metal tip. A high-voltage electric field near the tip then tears the hydrogen bonds of water molecules, forming a large number of hydrated hydroxyl groups, which are then expelled by airflow. In practical use, due to the extreme differences in absolute humidity in various environments, this technology cannot guarantee the formation of condensation at the tip. Furthermore, because it uses monopolar high-voltage ionization technology, the hydrated hydroxyl groups annihilate very quickly. Therefore, it cannot adapt to large spaces or varying temperature and humidity conditions. Currently, it is only relatively effective in small, high-humidity spaces, such as bathrooms, washing machines, and refrigerators.
[0004] b. Sharp Plasma Ion Humidification Mixing Technology (Bipolar Plasma). The theoretical basis of this technology is the mixing of non-equilibrium plasma and humidifying gas to form a large number of hydrated hydroxyl groups, which are then output using wind power. In practical use, because the humidified air is directly mixed with the tip discharge, it is greatly affected by the ambient humidity. Furthermore, the needle-tip bipolar electrode ionization technology cannot effectively reduce the ionization voltage, resulting in a high risk of byproducts. Additionally, arcing occurs when the electrodes are wet, leading to low ion concentration and hydration efficiency, and insufficient sterilization effect in actual tests.
[0005] c. Commonly used hydration ionization forward water addition mode. Regardless of whether it is based on monopolar high voltage or bipolar plasma ionization technology, the current hydration method adopts the forward water addition mode (such as spraying water onto the ion head). The main reason is that water acting directly on the ion head is more intuitive, and the structure of the machine's water supply and voltage isolation is simpler. However, it cannot achieve precise and continuous water supply and adaptive adjustment to the external environment under small water volume conditions.
[0006] In summary, current mainstream technologies have failed to simultaneously solve the problems of stable and precise water supply with small volumes, high-voltage electrical shielding, high-efficiency ion output, and adaptability to environmental humidity. Therefore, although hydrated ion technology has been around for many years, it has not yet become a stable and efficient air disinfection technology. Summary of the Invention
[0007] Technical problems to be solved To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a reverse water addition hydrated ion generation module, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0008] Technical solution To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a reverse-flow hydrated ion generating module, comprising a water supply module, a generating module, a drainage module, and a turbine fan. The generating module comprises two sets, each including a high-voltage power supply board, a water storage material, several ion generating terminals, and an insulating sealed box. The water storage material is disposed within the insulating sealed box, and the several ion generating terminals are arranged on the water storage material with their ends located outside the high-voltage insulating shell. The high-voltage power supply board is connected to the ion generating terminals via high-voltage wires. The ion generating terminals of the two sets of generating modules correspond to each other. The insulating sealed box has an inlet and an outlet at its upper and lower diagonals. An inlet insulation layer and a drainage insulation layer are provided between the water storage material and the insulating sealed box at the two diagonals corresponding to the inlet and outlet. The water supply module and the drainage module are connected to the inlet and outlet, respectively. The turbine fan is used to discharge the generated hydrated ions.
[0009] Preferably, the generating module further includes a high-voltage insulating shell, which is disposed outside the insulating sealed box, and the high-voltage power supply board is installed in the space between the high-voltage insulating shell and the insulating sealed box.
[0010] Preferably, the generating module is tilted as a whole, and both the water inlet insulation layer and the drainage insulation layer are right-angled triangles. The inclined surfaces of the water inlet insulation layer and the drainage insulation layer are located on the water storage material and are in a horizontal position.
[0011] Preferably, the water supply module includes a water storage tank, a peristaltic pump, and a water supply pipe connected in sequence, and the water supply pipe is connected to the inlet of two generating modules through branch pipes.
[0012] Preferably, the water storage tank is equipped with a water quality testing port for detecting the quality of purified water.
[0013] Preferably, the drainage module includes an atomizing pipe connected to the water outlet, and an atomizing nozzle is provided at the other end of the atomizing pipe.
[0014] Preferably, the ion generating end is composed of a bundle of carbon fiber wires, the end of which is formed by a T-shaped insulating plastic pressure head inserted from the middle and squeezed into an umbrella shape, and the tail end of the ion generating end is connected to a high-voltage power supply board through a high-voltage wire.
[0015] Preferably, a ring of elastic absorbent fiber is provided between the ion generating end and the water storage material.
[0016] Preferably, it also includes a cleaning module, which includes a cleaning motor and a cleaning brush. The cleaning brush is disposed on the output shaft of the cleaning motor and corresponds to the ion generating end. Beneficial effects
[0017] This invention provides a hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition. It has the following beneficial effects: This reverse-addition hydrated ion generating module is based on non-equilibrium plasma generation technology and subverts the traditional hydrated ion water supply method. By adopting a reverse water addition method, it can achieve stable and precise water supply, efficiently generate hydrated ions, and has strong environmental adaptability.
[0018] The reverse water supply hydration ion generation module uses a reverse water supply system supplied by a rear water storage material. The ion generation end is equipped with a T-shaped pressure head to squeeze and guide water to form a surface water film, which not only ensures precise water supply at the rear end, but also allows water molecules at the front end of the carbon fiber to be fully ionized.
[0019] This reverse-flow hydrated ion generator module incorporates an inlet and outlet insulating layer within the module. It utilizes an air gap for intermittent water injection, effectively isolating the water supply system from high-voltage electricity and preventing interference with the machine's internal circuitry.
[0020] This reverse-flow hydration ion generating module uses a peristaltic pump to supply water and atomize residual water to form a circulating water path. Both the water supply speed and the residual water atomization frequency are adjustable. It actively balances the water volume of the ion generator head and the ambient humidity at the air outlet to ensure that the ion hydration effect adapts to changes in absolute humidity (actual water content in the air) caused by regional and seasonal variations. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is an overall isometric view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the high-voltage insulating shell of the generating module of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional isometric view of the generating module of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a vertical isometric view of the generating module of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an overall side sectional view of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an enlarged side cross-sectional view of the ion generating end and water storage material of the present invention.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Water storage tank, 2. Generating module, 3. Peristaltic pump, 4. Water supply pipe, 5. Turbine fan, 6. Atomizing tube, 7. Cleaning motor, 8. Cleaning brush, 9. Atomizing nozzle, 10. Water quality detection port, 21. High-voltage insulation shell, 22. High-voltage power supply board, 23. Water storage material, 24. Ion generating end, 25. High-voltage wire, 26. Insulating sealing box, 27. Water inlet, 28. Water outlet, 29. Water inlet insulation layer, 30. Drainage insulation layer, 31. Elastic absorbent fiber, 32. T-shaped pressure head, 33. Elastic heat shrink tubing, 34. Silicone sleeve seal. Detailed Implementation
[0023] This invention provides a reverse-addition hydrated ion generating module, such as... Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes a water supply module, a water generation module 2, a drainage module, and a turbine fan 5.
[0024] There are two sets of generating modules 2. Each set includes a high-voltage power supply board 22, a water storage material 23, several ion generating terminals 24, and an insulating sealing box 26. The high-voltage power supply boards 22 of the two sets of generating modules 2 are positive and negative poles, respectively. The water storage material 23 is placed inside the insulating sealing box 26. The insulating sealing box 26 is made of insulating material to prevent internal current leakage.
[0025] like Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, several ion-generating terminals 24 are arranged on the water storage material 23, with their ends located outside the high-voltage insulating shell 21. Each ion-generating terminal 24 is composed of a bundle of carbon fiber wires, with its end being squeezed into an umbrella shape by a T-shaped pressure head 32 penetrating through the middle. The T-shaped pressure head 32 compacts the carbon fiber ion-generating terminal 24. The tail end of the ion-generating terminal 24 is fixed and pressed tightly against the T-shaped insulating plastic pressure head by an elastic heat-shrink tubing 33. The tail end of the ion-generating terminal 24 is connected to the high-voltage power supply board 22 through a high-voltage wire 25. When the high-voltage wire 25 passes through the insulating sealing box 26, it is compacted by a silicone sleeve 34 to prevent water from overflowing.
[0026] like Figure 6 As shown, the water storage material 23 is charged with high voltage. A ring of elastic water-absorbing fibers 31 is arranged between the ion generating end 24 and the water storage material 23. The elastic water-absorbing fibers 31 can improve water absorption. The reverse water supply system is supplied with water by the rear water storage material 23. The ion generating end 24 is equipped with a T-shaped pressure head 32 to squeeze and guide water to form a surface water film, which not only ensures precise water supply at the rear end, but also allows water molecules at the front end of the carbon fiber to be fully ionized.
[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, the high-voltage power supply board 22 is connected to the ion generating end 24 via the high-voltage wire 25. The ion generating ends 24 of the two sets of generating modules 2 correspond to each other. The upper and lower diagonals of the insulating sealing box 26 are provided with water inlets 27 and water outlets 28. The water storage material 23 is provided with an inlet insulation layer 29 and a drainage insulation layer 30 between the two diagonals corresponding to the inlet 27 and the outlet 28 and the insulating sealing box 26. The water supply module and the drainage module are connected to the inlet 27 and the outlet 28 respectively. The generating module 2 is inclined as a whole, but is not limited to an inclined setting. The inlet insulation layer 29 and the drainage insulation layer 30 are both right-angled triangles, but are not limited to a triangular shape. Other shapes that can achieve the same function are also acceptable. The inclined surfaces of the inlet insulation layer 29 and the drainage insulation layer 30 are located on the water storage material 23 and are in a horizontal position, but are not limited to a horizontal position. Other shapes that can achieve the same function are also acceptable.
[0028] The water supply module includes a water storage tank 1, a peristaltic pump 3, and a water supply pipe 4 connected in sequence. The water supply pipe 4 is connected to the inlets 27 of the two generating modules 2 via branch pipes. The water storage tank 1 is equipped with a water quality detection port 10 for detecting the quality of purified water. Using purified water and setting up water quality monitoring ensures the cleanliness of the pipeline and eliminates the risk of secondary contamination. The detector can be external or internal, and commercially available products can be used.
[0029] During water supply, water is supplied to the inlet 27 via a drip method using the peristaltic pump 3, similar to the fire extinguishing method of spraying water jets onto high-voltage transformers. Due to the presence of the inlet insulation layer 29, the intermittent water supply will not conduct electricity between the water storage material 23 and the water source, preventing the conductive water storage material 23 from transmitting current to electrical equipment such as the water storage tank 1 and the peristaltic pump 3, thus avoiding the risk of breakdown. During water discharge, since some water is consumed by the ion generator end 24, when the water storage in the water storage material 23 is at a critical value, because the outflow is less than the inflow, water drips from the water storage material 23 into the drainage insulation layer 30 and is discharged from the outlet 28. This again prevents the conductive water storage material 23 from transmitting current to the atomizing tube 6, the atomizing nozzle 9, and the outer casing, thus avoiding electric shock accidents.
[0030] The generating module 2 also includes a high-voltage insulating shell 21, which is disposed outside the insulating sealed box 26. The high-voltage power supply board 22 is installed in the space between the high-voltage insulating shell 21 and the insulating sealed box 26. The high-voltage power supply board 22 is connected to a power source.
[0031] The turbine fan 5 is used to discharge the generated hydrated ions. The inlet end of the turbine fan 5 corresponds to the ion generation end 24 of the two sets of generation modules 2 at the ionization generation point.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the drainage module includes an atomizing pipe 6 connected to the water outlet 28, and an atomizing nozzle 9 is provided at the other end of the atomizing pipe 6. By setting up the drainage module, excess ionized water can be atomized into water vapor for humidifying the environment. The peristaltic pump 3 and the residual water atomization form a natural circulation water path. Both the water supply speed and the residual water atomization frequency are adjustable, actively balancing the humidity of the air outlet environment and ensuring that the ion hydration effect adapts to changes in environmental humidity.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, this device also includes a cleaning module, which comprises a cleaning motor 7 and a cleaning brush 8. The cleaning brush 8 is mounted on the output shaft of the cleaning motor 7 and corresponds to the ion generating end 24. Normally, the cleaning brush 8 does not contact the ion generating end 24. When the cleaning motor 7 drives the cleaning brush 8 to rotate, it can agitate the ion generating end 24, sweeping away liquid or dust. When the ion generating end 24 operates with water, a timed cleaning can be set, which not only increases ion production but also significantly reduces the generating voltage from the conventional 7KV to 0.9KV, avoiding the generation of harmful mixed byproducts such as nitrogen oxides and ozone gas.
[0034] The accompanying drawings in this application only show the internal structure; the external shell structure and shape are not limited. The water storage tank 1, the high-voltage insulating shell 21 of the generating module 2, the peristaltic pump 3, the water supply pipe 4, the turbine fan 5, the atomizing pipe 6, the cleaning motor 7, and other carriers are all installed inside the shell. The shell has a through hole corresponding to the outlet end of the turbine fan 5, and the inlet end of the turbine fan 5 corresponds to the generating module 2. The atomizing nozzle 9 is located on the shell and corresponds to the external structure.
[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition, characterized in that: The system includes a water supply module, a generating module (2), a drainage module, and a turbine fan (5). The generating module (2) has two sets, each set including a high-voltage power supply board (22), a water storage material (23), several ion generating terminals (24), and an insulating sealing box (26). The water storage material (23) is placed inside the insulating sealing box (26), and several ion generating terminals (24) are arranged on the water storage material (23), with their ends located outside the high-voltage insulating shell (21). The high-voltage power supply board (22) is connected to the ion generating terminals (24) through a high-voltage wire (25). The ion generating ends (24) of the two generating modules (2) are connected and correspond to each other. The upper and lower corners of the insulating sealing box (26) are provided with water inlet (27) and water outlet (28). The water storage material (23) is provided with water inlet insulation layer (29) and water outlet (28) at the two opposite corners of the water inlet (27) and water outlet (28) and the insulating sealing box (26). The water supply module and the water outlet module are connected to the water inlet (27) and the water outlet (28) respectively. The turbine fan (5) is used to discharge the generated hydrated ions.
2. The hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The generating module (2) also includes a high-voltage insulating shell (21), which is disposed outside the insulating sealing box (26), and the high-voltage power supply board (22) is installed in the space between the high-voltage insulating shell (21) and the insulating sealing box (26).
3. The hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The generating module (2) is inclined as a whole. The water inlet insulation layer (29) and the drainage insulation layer (30) are both right-angled triangles. The inclined surfaces of the water inlet insulation layer (29) and the drainage insulation layer (30) are located on the water storage material (23) and are in a horizontal state.
4. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply module includes a water storage tank (1), a peristaltic pump (3), and a water supply pipe (4) connected in sequence. The water supply pipe (4) is connected to the inlet (27) of the two generating modules (2) through branch pipes.
5. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water storage tank (1) is equipped with a water quality testing port (10) for testing the quality of pure water.
6. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage module includes an atomizing pipe (6) connected to the outlet (28), and an atomizing nozzle (9) is provided at the other end of the atomizing pipe (6).
7. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ion generating end (24) is composed of a bundle of carbon fiber wires, and its end is formed by a T-shaped insulating plastic pressure head that is inserted from the middle and squeezed into an umbrella shape. The tail end of the ion generating end (24) is connected to the high-voltage power supply board (22) through a high-voltage wire (25).
8. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 7, characterized in that: A ring of elastic absorbent fiber is provided between the ion generating end (24) and the water storage material (23).
9. A hydrated ion generating module with reverse water addition according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cleaning module, which includes a cleaning motor (7) and a cleaning brush (8). The cleaning brush (8) is mounted on the output shaft of the cleaning motor (7) and corresponds to the ion generating end (24).