Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises the hydrogen increasing device arranged at the indoor air outlet, the hydrogen increasing device can generate hydrogen by electrolyzing water, after the hydrogen is blown out of the air outlet of the air conditioner, the content of the hydrogen in indoor air is increased, and after the hydrogen is inhaled by a human body, beneficial effects are generated on health; the hydrogen increasing device comprises a water condensing assembly and an electrolysis assembly, the end face of the side, used for collecting condensed water, of the electrolysis assembly is defined as a first plane, the end face, used for condensing water, of the water condensing assembly is defined as a second plane, and an included angle smaller than 180 degrees is formed by the first plane and the second plane. The second plane of the water condensation assembly is used for condensing water in air to generate condensed water, the condensed water flows to the electrolysis assembly along the second plane, the electrolysis assembly conducts ionization through the water flowing into the electrolysis assembly to generate hydrogen, the hydrogen is diffused into a room, and the trouble that a user manually adds water and the problem that bacteria breed in water can be avoided; it is guaranteed that water for electrolysis is clean condensate water, and the water is free of bacteria and peculiar smells.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular relates to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are problems such as air pollution, food additives, and pesticide residues in modern life. Excessive oxidative free radicals will be produced in the human body. They will attack human mitochondrial DNA, proteins, etc., leading to diseases, aging, sub-health, etc. Hydrogen has strong reducing properties and can interact with oxidative free radicals in the human body to form water and be discharged from the body, reducing oxidative stress reactions. The beneficial effects of hydrogen on health are widely recognized in the academic community. It is effective in treating some chronic diseases, improving facial skin conditions, and improving sleep. Small molecule hydrogen can penetrate the biological membrane of bacteria, easily diffuse to the cell nucleus and mitochondria, and can even penetrate the blood-brain barrier. At present, common ways of hydrogen administration include inhalation of hydrogen, oral hydrogen-rich water, injection of hydrogen-rich saline, oral hydrogen capsules and food, etc.

[0003] In the related art, the air purification device, for example, an air conditioner includes a water storage part and an ionization module arranged on the water storage part. The water source of the water storage part comes from the condensed water or tap water flowing down from the evaporator. The ionization module is used to ionize the water in the water storage part to produce hydrogen. However, there are many impurities in the condensed water flowing down from the evaporator, which affects the ionization effect. Moreover, the condensed water will become moldy and produce odor when stored in the water storage part for a long time, resulting in odor when the air conditioner is used, and the user experience is poor.

[0004] In view of this, this application is filed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In the present application, a condensation component is provided in the hydrogen increase device, and the condensation component forms a certain angle with the electrolysis component. The moisture in the air condensed on the condensation component flows along its surface to the electrolysis component. The electrode component can use the condensed water from the air to ionize and produce hydrogen. After being blown out through the air outlet of the air conditioner, the hydrogen content in the indoor air is increased, which has a beneficial effect on health after being inhaled by the human body.

[0006] The present application embodiment provides an air conditioner, which includes:

[0007] An indoor housing, which is used to form the outer contour of the indoor unit;

[0008] an indoor air inlet formed in the indoor housing;

[0009] An indoor air outlet is formed in the indoor housing; the indoor air enters the indoor housing through the indoor air inlet and then returns to the indoor through the indoor air outlet;

[0010] The hydrogen enrichment device is arranged at the indoor air outlet and is used to generate hydrogen and mix it with the indoor wind and diffuse it into the room; the hydrogen enrichment device includes:

[0011] A condensation component, which is used to condense moisture in the air;

[0012] An electrolysis assembly connected to the condensation assembly to receive condensed water from the condensation assembly;

[0013] The end surface of the electrolytic component for receiving condensed water is defined as a first plane, and the end surface of the condensation component for condensing water is defined as a second plane. The first plane and the second plane form an angle that is less than 180°.

[0014] The second plane of the condensation component is used to condense moisture in the air to produce condensed water. The condensed water flows along the second plane to the electrolytic component. The electrolytic component uses the moisture flowing into the inside to enter ionization to produce hydrogen, and diffuses it into the room.

[0015] In some embodiments, two condensation assemblies are provided, which are disposed on both sides of the electrolysis assembly. The second plane of the condensation assemblies is inclined toward the side close to the electrolysis assembly to collect the condensed water thereon to the electrolysis assembly.

[0016] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly comprises:

[0017] An electrolytic cell connected to the bottom end of the condensation assembly, wherein an electrolyte is arranged in the electrolytic cell;

[0018] an anode electrode, which is placed in the electrolytic cell and in contact with the electrolyte, and the anode electrode is connected to the positive pole of the power supply;

[0019] A cathode electrode is placed in the electrolytic cell and in contact with the electrolyte, and the cathode electrode is connected to the negative electrode of the power supply; the anode electrode and the cathode electrode are arranged opposite to each other;

[0020] The condensed water flows along the condensation assembly into the electrolytic cell, and the condensed water, the anode electrode and the cathode electrode form an electrocatalytic pathway, and the condensed water is ionized at the cathode electrode to produce hydrogen.

[0021] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a filter assembly, which is disposed on a side of the electrolysis cell for receiving condensed water and is used to filter the condensed water.

[0022] In some embodiments, the water condensation assembly includes:

[0023] A heat-conducting component for dissipating heat;

[0024] A refrigeration component, one end surface of which is in contact with the air to condense the moisture in the air, and the other end surface of which is connected to the heat-conducting component to dissipate heat;

[0025] One end of the refrigeration component is connected to the electrolytic assembly, and the height of the refrigeration component gradually decreases from the side away from the electrolytic assembly to the side close to the electrolytic assembly to form an inclined surface, so that condensed water on the refrigeration component flows into the electrolytic assembly for ionization.

[0026] In some embodiments, the electrolytic component further includes a hydrophobic coating disposed on the end surface of the refrigeration component in contact with the air, so that condensed water flows along the hydrophobic coating into the electrolytic component.

[0027] In some embodiments, the hydrogen enhancement device includes a mounting plate, which is disposed at one end of the heat-conducting component and is used to install the hydrogen enhancement device at an indoor air outlet.

[0028] In some embodiments, the hydrogenation device includes a plurality of water guide plates, which are arranged on the end surface of the refrigeration component in contact with the air, and the water guide plates are arranged along the inclination direction of the inclined surface.

[0029] In some embodiments, the hydrogen enhancement device further includes a proton exchange membrane disposed between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode.

[0030] The present application also proposes an air conditioner, comprising:

[0031] An indoor housing, which is used to form the outer contour of the indoor unit;

[0032] an indoor air inlet formed in the indoor housing;

[0033] An indoor air outlet is formed in the indoor housing, and the indoor air enters the indoor housing through the indoor air inlet and then returns to the room through the indoor air outlet;

[0034] The hydrogen enrichment device is arranged at the indoor air outlet and is used to mix the generated hydrogen with the indoor wind and diffuse it into the room. The hydrogen enrichment device includes:

[0035] Condensation component, used to condense moisture in the air;

[0036] An electrolysis assembly connected to the condensation assembly to receive condensed water from the condensation assembly;

[0037] The end surface of the electrolytic component for collecting condensed water is defined as a first plane, and the end surface of the condensation component for condensing water is defined as a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are vertically arranged so that the condensed water generated by the condensation component falls to the electrolytic component under the action of gravity;

[0038] The second plane of the condensation component is used to condense moisture in the air to produce condensed water. The condensed water flows along the second plane to the electrolysis component. The electrolysis component uses the moisture flowing into the inside to ionize and produce hydrogen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0041] Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a cleaning device provided according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0042] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at position A in the middle;

[0043] Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a cleaning device provided according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0044] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-section view at the middle AA position;

[0045] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a hydrogenation device proposed according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0046] Figure 7 is another schematic structural diagram of a hydrogenation device provided according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0047] Figure 8 is another schematic structural diagram of a hydrogenation device provided according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 Cross-section view at the middle AA position;

[0049] Fig.10 An exploded view of a hydrogenation device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0050] Fig.11 An exploded view of a hydrogenation device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0051] Fig.12 is a schematic structural diagram of an electrolytic component according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0052] Fig.13 is a schematic structural diagram of a hydrogenation device proposed according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0053] In the above picture:

[0054] Air conditioner 100; indoor housing 1; indoor air inlet 2; indoor air outlet 3; internal air duct 5;

[0055] Hydrogenation device 4; condensation component 41; electrolysis component 42;

[0056] Electrolytic cell 421; cathode electrode 422; anode electrode 423; filter assembly 424;

[0057] Heat conducting component 411; heat sink 4111; cooling component 412; mounting plate 43;

[0058] Mounting hole 431 ; water guide plate 4121 ; first plane 45 ; second plane 44 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0060] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0061] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0062] Reference Figure 1 The air conditioner 100 in the figure has: an indoor unit. Taking an indoor hanging unit (shown in the figure) as an example, the indoor hanging unit is usually installed on an indoor wall surface, etc. For another example, an indoor cabinet unit (not shown in the figure) is also a form of an indoor unit of the indoor unit.

[0063] The outdoor unit is usually installed outdoors and is used for heat exchange in the indoor environment.

[0064] In the present application, the indoor unit includes but is not limited to a wall-mounted air conditioner 100 and a duct unit.

[0065] The indoor unit includes an indoor housing 1. The indoor housing 1 is used to form the outline of the indoor unit and accommodate the internal components of the indoor unit. The indoor housing 1 includes a first side surface and a second side surface arranged along the length direction. Figure 1 In the direction of the arrow.

[0066] An indoor air inlet 2 is formed on the indoor shell 1. The indoor air inlet 2 is formed on the indoor shell 1. The indoor air inlet 2 is used for indoor wind to enter the indoor shell 1.

[0067] An indoor air outlet 3 is formed on the indoor shell 1. An indoor air inlet 2 is formed in the indoor shell 1. The indoor air outlet 3 is used to discharge the air in the indoor shell 1. The indoor air enters the indoor shell 1 through the indoor air inlet 2 and then blows out from the indoor air outlet 3.

[0068] The air conditioner further comprises an air guide plate, which is arranged at the indoor air outlet 3 and is used to adjust the airflow direction of the indoor air outlet 3.

[0069] The indoor unit further includes an indoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger is installed in the indoor shell 1. The indoor heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the airflow entering the indoor shell 1.

[0070] The indoor unit further includes an indoor fan which is installed in the indoor housing 1 and rotates to allow indoor air to enter the indoor housing 1 and flow out of the indoor housing 1 after exchanging heat with the indoor heat exchanger.

[0071] In some embodiments, the indoor fan is configured as a cross-flow fan.

[0072] The air conditioner 100 further includes an outdoor unit. The outdoor unit is installed outdoors. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are connected by a pipeline for the flow of refrigerant.

[0073] The outdoor unit includes an outdoor housing, which is used to form the outer contour of the outdoor unit. A plurality of components constituting a refrigeration cycle or a heating cycle are installed in the outdoor housing.

[0074] An outdoor air inlet is formed on the outdoor shell, and the outdoor air inlet is used for allowing outdoor wind to enter the outdoor shell.

[0075] An outdoor air outlet is formed on the outdoor shell. The outdoor air outlet is used to discharge the wind in the outdoor shell. The outdoor wind enters the outdoor shell through the outdoor air inlet and then blows out from the outdoor air outlet.

[0076] The outdoor unit also includes an outdoor heat exchanger. The outdoor heat exchanger is installed in the outdoor housing. The outdoor heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the airflow entering the outdoor housing.

[0077] The outdoor unit also includes an outdoor fan which is installed in the outdoor housing. The outdoor fan rotates to allow outdoor wind to enter the outdoor housing, and the outdoor wind exchanges heat with the outdoor heat exchanger and flows out of the outdoor housing.

[0078] In some embodiments, the outdoor fan is configured as a cross-flow fan.

[0079] The air conditioner 100 includes a refrigerant circuit. A vapor compression refrigeration cycle can be performed by circulating the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are connected using connecting pipes to form a refrigerant circuit for circulating the refrigerant.

[0080] The air conditioning system in the present application includes a compressor, which can compress a gaseous refrigerant at a high temperature and high pressure and discharge the compressed gaseous refrigerant.

[0081] The compressor includes a suction port, and the refrigerant flows into the compressor from the suction port to be compressed.

[0082] The compressor includes an exhaust port. The refrigerant enters the compressor from the air intake port and is discharged from the exhaust port after being compressed by the compressor.

[0083] The air conditioning system includes an indoor heat exchanger for exchanging heat with indoor air.

[0084] The air conditioning system includes an outdoor heat exchanger for exchanging heat with outdoor wind.

[0085] The air conditioning system further comprises a four-way valve. A first port of the four-way valve is connected to an exhaust port of a compressor. A second port of the four-way valve is connected to an air intake port of the compressor. A third port of the four-way valve is connected to an indoor heat exchanger. A fourth port of the four-way valve is connected to an outdoor heat exchanger.

[0086] The air conditioning system also includes a throttling device. The throttling device is arranged between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger. The throttling device is used for throttling. The throttling device expands the high-temperature and high-pressure liquid phase refrigerant condensed in the condenser into a low-pressure liquid phase refrigerant.

[0087] The indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger function as a condenser or an evaporator. When the indoor heat exchanger functions as a condenser, the air conditioner 100 functions as a heater in a heating mode. When the indoor heat exchanger functions as an evaporator, the air conditioner 100 functions as a cooler in a cooling mode.

[0088] The air conditioner 100 includes a refrigerant circuit in which the refrigerant circulates in a circuit consisting of a compressor, a condenser, a throttling device, and an evaporator.

[0089] The multi-split air conditioner 100 uses the flow of refrigerant to blow out air from the air conditioner 100 that is higher than the indoor temperature, air from the air conditioner 100 that is lower than the indoor temperature, or air from the air conditioner 100 that is the same as the indoor temperature, so as to adjust the temperature and humidity of the indoor environment; or use the rotation speed of the indoor fan to adjust the air flow rate of the indoor environment.

[0090] When the air conditioner 100 is in cooling operation, the refrigerant from the compressor is condensed through the outdoor heat exchanger. The condensed refrigerant flows through the throttling device and expands. The expanded condensate evaporates through the indoor heat exchanger. The evaporated refrigerant then circulates back to the compressor.

[0091] When the air conditioner 100 is in heating operation, the refrigerant from the compressor flows through the indoor heat exchanger to condense, and the condensed refrigerant expands by flowing through the throttling device. The expanded condensate evaporates through the outdoor heat exchanger. Then the evaporated refrigerant circulates back to the compressor.

[0092] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2-3 The air conditioner includes a hydrogenation device 4. The hydrogenation device 4 is installed at the indoor air outlet 3 and is used to mix the generated hydrogen with the indoor wind and diffuse it into the room.

[0093] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 The hydrogenation device 4 includes a mounting member. The mounting member is mounted on one side of the hydrogenation device 4.

[0094] In some embodiments, the mounting plate 43 is mounted at one end of the heat conducting component 411 to mount the hydrogenation device 4 at the indoor air outlet 3 .

[0095] In some embodiments, a mounting piece is provided on each side of the hydrogenation device 4. Each mounting piece has a mounting hole 431. The hydrogenation device 4 can be fixed to the air conditioner by screws passing through the mounting holes 431. Thus, the hydrogenation device 4 is installed and fixed to the air conditioner.

[0096] In some embodiments, mounting parts are arranged on two adjacent sides of the hydrogenation device 4 to facilitate the installation of the hydrogenation device 4 at the indoor air outlet 3 of the air conditioner.

[0097] In the above embodiment, the indoor air composition can be adjusted by setting the hydrogen increasing device 4, and the hydrogen content in the space can be increased. The hydrogen can play a role in beauty and health after acting on human skin or being inhaled. Using the hydrogen increasing module to absorb hydrogen allows free breathing, which solves the inconvenience of using a nasal tube to absorb hydrogen, and improves the portability of users.

[0098] The water source of the hydrogenation device 4 is condensed water from the refrigeration component 412, and the user does not need to add water manually, while avoiding the problem of bacteria breeding and odor in the water.

[0099] The hydrogenation device 4 has an independent structure and a small volume, and can be installed at the indoor air outlet 3 of the air conditioner through the mounting plate 43 . It can match air conditioners of various models and brands, and has strong universality.

[0100] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The mounting plate 43 includes a first component and a second component, one end of the first component is connected to the bottom of the condensation assembly 41, and the other end of the first component is connected to one end of the second component.

[0101] The second component is provided with a mounting hole 431 . The screw hole passes through the mounting hole 431 to mount the hydrogenation device 4 on the indoor air outlet 3 .

[0102] In some embodiments, each mounting plate 43 has two mounting holes 431 . The mounting holes 431 are configured as screw positioning holes for mounting and fixing the hydrogenation device 4 on the air conditioner 100 .

[0103] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4-5 The hydrogenation device 4 is installed at the indoor air outlet 3. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the hydrogenation device 4 is parallel to the air guide plate.

[0104] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 The hydrogenation device 4 is installed on the side of the indoor fan close to the indoor air outlet 3. The hydrogen generated by electrolysis overflows from the hydrogenation device 4, and the hydrogen is mixed with air and blown out with the air conditioning wind and diffused indoors.

[0105] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The hydrogenation device 4 includes a water condensation component 41. The water condensation component 41 is used to condense moisture in the air.

[0106] In some embodiments, the hydrogenation device 4 includes an electrolysis assembly 42. The electrolysis assembly 42 is connected to the water condensation assembly 41 to receive condensed water from the water condensation assembly 41.

[0107] In some embodiments, reference Fig. 9 The end face of the electrolytic component 42 for collecting condensed water is defined as a first plane 45, and the end face of the condensation component 41 for condensing water is defined as a second plane 44. The first plane 45 and the second plane 44 form an angle that is less than 180°.

[0108] The second plane 44 of the condensation component 41 is used to condense moisture in the air to produce condensed water. The condensed water flows along the second plane 44 to the electrolytic component 42. The electrolytic component 42 uses the moisture flowing into it to ionize to produce hydrogen, and then follows the air conditioning wind into the room.

[0109] In some embodiments, reference Figure 8-9The end face of the electrolytic component 42 for collecting condensed water is defined as the first plane 45, and the end face of the condensation component 41 connected to the first plane 45 is defined as the second plane 44. The first plane 45 and the second plane 44 form an angle greater than 90°.

[0110] In some embodiments, two condensation assemblies 41 are provided, which are disposed on both sides of the electrolysis assembly 42. The second plane 44 of the condensation assemblies 41 is inclined toward the side close to the electrolysis assembly 42 so that the condensed water thereon is collected at the electrolysis assembly 42.

[0111] Reference Fig. 9 The condensation assembly 41 and the electrolysis assembly 42 are combined in a groove shape. The condensation assembly 41 is connected to the upper side of the electrolysis assembly 42. The condensation assembly 41 and the electrolysis assembly 42 are connected at a fixed angle, so that the condensed water generated by the condensation assembly 41 drips to the electrolysis assembly 42 under the action of gravity.

[0112] It should be noted that Figure 6-11 The middle electrolytic assembly 42 and the condensation assembly 41 are connected at a fixed angle, and other angles except those shown in the figure are also within the protection scope of the present application.

[0113] In some embodiments, reference Fig.13 The end surface of the electrolytic component 42 for collecting condensed water is defined as the first plane 45, and the end surface of the condensation component 41 connected to the first plane 45 is defined as the second plane 44. The first plane 45 and the second plane 44 are vertically connected.

[0114] Reference Fig.13 The condensation assembly 41 is connected to the electrolysis assembly 42 directly above the condensation assembly 41. The condensation assembly 41 and the electrolysis assembly 42 are vertically connected to each other so that the condensed water generated by the condensation assembly 41 drips to the electrolysis assembly 42 under the action of gravity.

[0115] The hydrogenation device 4 proposed in the present application can be used for hydrogenation in a large space. By arranging the refrigeration component in a sloped form inclined toward the electrolysis component 42, water formed by condensing air is collected for electrolysis.

[0116] In some embodiments, the electrolytic cell 421 is configured as a groove structure. The refrigeration component 412 is vertically placed on the wall of the groove, and water condenses on the cold surface of the refrigeration component 412 and then drips into the groove structure. The electrode is placed at the bottom of the groove and reacts with the condensed water to generate hydrogen.

[0117] In some embodiments, reference Figure 10-12 The electrolytic assembly 42 includes an electrolytic tank 421. The electrolytic tank 421 is connected to the bottom of the condensation assembly 41. The electrolytic tank 421 is provided with electrolyte.

[0118] In some embodiments, the electrolyte may be an acidic medium, an alkaline medium or a phosphate buffer, and the electrolyte medium composition may be selected according to the electrode sheet material;

[0119] In some embodiments, the electrolytic assembly 42 includes an anode electrode 423. The anode assembly is installed in the electrolytic cell 421. The anode electrode 423 is in contact with the electrolyte. The anode electrode 423 is connected to the positive pole of the power supply.

[0120] Anode (positive electrode): Oxidation reaction occurs at the anode, and water molecules lose electrons to generate oxygen and hydrogen ions.

[0121] Reaction equation:

[0122] 2H2O→O2+4H++4e-

[0123] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 42 includes a cathode electrode 422. The cathode electrode 422 is installed in the electrolytic cell 421. The cathode electrode 422 is in contact with the electrolyte. The cathode electrode 422 and the anode electrode 423 are arranged opposite to each other. The cathode electrode 422 is connected to the negative pole of the power supply.

[0124] In the process of ionizing the condensed water, a reduction reaction occurs at the cathode electrode, and the hydrogen ions gain electrons to generate hydrogen gas.

[0125] Reaction equation:

[0126] 4H++4e-→2H2

[0127] The electrolytic component 42 is located in the middle of the module. When the condensed water gathers on the electrode sheet, an electrocatalytic path is formed, and the condensed water is electrolyzed at the cathode to produce hydrogen.

[0128] The condensed water flows along the condensation assembly 41 into the electrolytic cell 421 , and the condensed water, the anode electrode 423 , and the cathode electrode 422 form an electrocatalytic pathway, and the condensed water is ionized at the cathode electrode 422 to generate hydrogen.

[0129] In some embodiments, the distance between the anode electrode 423 and the cathode electrode 422 is moderate. In some embodiments, the distance between the anode electrode 423 and the cathode electrode 422 is set to between 1 and 5 cm to ensure electrolysis efficiency and avoid short circuit.

[0130] In some embodiments, cathode electrode 422 includes an electrode substrate and an electrocatalyst coated on a surface of the electrode substrate.

[0131] In some embodiments, the anode electrode 423 includes an electrode substrate and an electrocatalyst coated on the surface of the electrode substrate.

[0132] In some embodiments, the electrocatalyst may be selected from nickel foam, platinum-titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, molybdenum oxide, nickel-molybdenum foam, or metal-doped composite materials.

[0133] In some embodiments, the electrode substrate may be selected from carbon paper, titanium fiber felt, and the like.

[0134] In some embodiments, the material, shape, and size of the electrode substrate are not limited.

[0135] In some embodiments, the hydrogenation device 4 includes a power supply unit. The power supply unit is used to supply power to the anode electrode 423 and the cathode electrode 422 .

[0136] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The electrolytic component 42 further includes a filter component 424. The filter component 424 is installed on a side of the electrolytic cell 421 for receiving condensed water. The filter component 424 is used to filter the condensed water.

[0137] In some embodiments, the filter assembly 424 can be made of mixed cellulose, nylon, microporous ceramics, or polymer materials to filter dust and impurities in the condensed water.

[0138] In some embodiments, the condensation assembly 41 includes a heat-conducting assembly, which is used to dissipate heat.

[0139] In some embodiments, the heat conducting component may be made of aluminum alloy or other materials to dissipate heat from the hot surface of the refrigeration component 412. This can avoid the problem of poor heat dissipation from the hot surface due to condensation of water on the first plane 45 (cold surface) of the refrigeration component 412.

[0140] In some embodiments, the condensation assembly 41 includes a refrigeration component 412. One end surface of the refrigeration component 412 contacts the air to condense moisture in the air, and the other end surface of the refrigeration component 412 is connected to the heat-conducting component 411 to dissipate heat.

[0141] In some embodiments, one end of the refrigeration component 412 is connected to the electrolytic component 42, and the height of the refrigeration component 412 gradually decreases from the side away from the electrolytic component 42 to the side close to the electrolytic component 42 to form an inclined surface, so that the condensed water on the refrigeration component 412 flows into the electrolytic component 42 for ionization.

[0142] Reference Figure 6-7 A set of refrigeration components is arranged on each side of the hydrogenation device 4, and the two refrigeration components are inclined toward the middle, so that the condensed water generated by the first plane 45 of the electrolytic component 42 can be gathered to the middle.

[0143] In some embodiments, a cooling metal block is added above the refrigeration component. The material of the cooling metal block is set to be aluminum alloy or other metal materials to increase the cooling area, so that more water vapor in the air condenses into water when it is cold, and the amount of condensed water is increased.

[0144] In some embodiments, the shape and size of the refrigeration component 412 can be selected according to the rated condensation amount. In some embodiments, the shape of the refrigeration component 412 is set to be square or other shapes.

[0145] In some embodiments, reference Fig.11 The heat conducting assembly includes a plurality of heat dissipation blocks 4111. The heat dissipation blocks 4111 constituting the heat conducting assembly are arranged in order from the edge to the middle of the hydrogenation device 4 from long to short. The refrigeration component 412 is inclined above the heat conducting assembly, which is conducive to the condensed water flowing down under the action of gravity.

[0146] In some embodiments, the end surfaces of the heat-conducting component 411 and the cooling component 412 are arranged to be inclined toward the electrolytic component 42 , so that the bottom end of the cooling component 412 thereon is connected to the electrolytic component 42 , so that the condensed water flows to the electrolytic component 42 .

[0147] In some embodiments, the electrolytic component 42 includes a hydrophobic coating. The hydrophobic coating is disposed on the end surface of the refrigeration component 412 that contacts the air, so that the condensed water flows along the hydrophobic coating into the electrolytic component 42. The hydrophobic coating is disposed so that the condensed water can be gathered and dripped.

[0148] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 The hydrogenation device 4 includes a plurality of water guide plates 4121. The water guide plates 4121 are arranged on the end surface of the refrigeration component 412 that contacts the air, and the water guide plates 4121 are arranged along the inclination direction of the inclined surface.

[0149] In some embodiments, the hydrogen enhancement device 4 includes a proton exchange membrane installed between the anode electrode 423 and the cathode electrode 422 .

[0150] In some embodiments, the hydrogenation device 4 includes a multi-layer water filter device installed outside the anode electrode 423 and the cathode electrode 422 to filter impurities in the condensed water.

[0151] In some embodiments, the water filtering device can be configured as a large-pore metal filter to filter lint and large-volume impurities.

[0152] In some embodiments, the water filtering device can be configured as a small-pore metal filter for secondary filtering of impurities.

[0153] In some embodiments, the filter device can be configured as a microporous filter sheet for filtering micro-particle impurities.

[0154] The hydrogen increase device 4 proposed in the embodiment of the present application can generate hydrogen by electrolyzing water, and after being blown out through the air outlet of the air conditioner, the hydrogen content in the indoor air is increased, and after being inhaled by the human body, it has a beneficial effect on health.

[0155] The hydrogenation device 4 is provided with a condensation component 41 to realize air water extraction through condensation, which can avoid the trouble of manual water addition by the user and the problem of bacteria breeding in the water quality, and ensure that the water used for electrolysis is clean condensed water, and the water quality is free of bacteria and odor. The condensation component 41 forms an inclined surface, and the condensed water can flow through the filter component 424 through the inclined surface, and then flow to the cathode electrode 422 and the anode electrode 423 to generate a water electrolysis reaction, and the hydrogen generated by the cathode electrode 422 is diffused into the room with the air conditioning wind.

[0156] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0157] For ease of explanation, the above description has been made in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Based on the above teachings, various modifications and variations can be obtained. The selection and description of the above embodiments are intended to better explain the principles and practical applications, so that those skilled in the art can better use the embodiments and various different variations of the embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

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1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Indoor shell, which is used to form the outer contour of the indoor unit: an indoor air inlet formed in the indoor shell; An indoor air outlet is formed in the indoor shell, and the indoor wind enters the indoor shell through the indoor air inlet and then returns to the room through the indoor air outlet; The hydrogenation device is arranged at the indoor air outlet and is used to generate hydrogen and mix it with the indoor wind and diffuse it into the room. The hydrogenation device comprises: Condensation component, used to condense moisture in the air; an electrolytic component connected to the water condensation component to receive condensed water from the water condensation component; The end surface of the electrolysis component for collecting condensed water is defined as a first plane, and the end surface of the condensation component for condensing water is defined as a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane form an angle that is less than 180°; The second plane of the condensation component is used to condense moisture in the air to produce condensed water. The condensed water flows along the second plane to the electrolytic component. The electrolytic component uses the moisture flowing into the inside to ionize to produce hydrogen, and diffuses it into the room.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water condensation components are provided in two pieces, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the electrolytic component. The second plane of the water condensation component is inclined toward the side close to the electrolytic component so as to collect the condensed water thereon to the electrolytic component.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrolytic assembly comprises: An electrolytic cell connected to the bottom end of the water condensation assembly and containing an electrolyte; an anode electrode, which is placed in the electrolytic cell and in contact with the electrolyte, and the anode electrode is connected to the positive electrode of a power source; a cathode electrode, which is placed in the electrolytic cell and in contact with the electrolyte, the cathode electrode is arranged opposite to the anode electrode, and the cathode electrode is connected to the negative electrode of the power supply; The condensed water flows along the condensing assembly into the electrolytic cell, and the condensed water, the anode electrode and the cathode electrode form an electrocatalytic pathway, and the condensed water is ionized at the cathode electrode to generate hydrogen.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electrolytic assembly also includes: A filter assembly is disposed on a side of the electrolytic cell for receiving condensed water and is used for filtering the condensed water.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensation water component comprises: A heat-conducting component for dissipating heat; A refrigeration component, one end surface of which is in contact with the air to condense moisture in the air, and the other end surface of which is connected to the heat-conducting component to dissipate heat; The height of the refrigeration component gradually decreases from a side away from the electrolytic assembly to a side close to the electrolytic assembly to form an inclined surface, so that condensed water on the refrigeration component flows into the electrolytic assembly for ionization.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electrolytic assembly also includes: A hydrophobic coating is provided on the end surface of the refrigeration component in contact with the air, so that condensed water flows along the hydrophobic coating into the electrolytic component.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hydrogenation device comprises: A mounting plate is arranged at one end of the heat-conducting component and is used for mounting the hydrogenation device at the indoor air outlet.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hydrogenation device comprises: A plurality of water guide plates are arranged on the end surface of the refrigeration component in contact with the air, and the water guide plates are arranged along the inclination direction of the inclined surface.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hydrogenation device also includes: A proton exchange membrane is disposed between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Indoor shell, which is used to form the outer contour of the indoor unit: an indoor air inlet formed in the indoor shell; An indoor air outlet is formed in the indoor shell, and the indoor wind enters the indoor shell through the indoor air inlet and then returns to the room through the indoor air outlet; A hydrogenation device is provided at the indoor air outlet and is used to mix the generated hydrogen with the indoor wind and diffuse it into the room. The hydrogenation device comprises: Condensation component, used to condense moisture in the air; an electrolysis assembly connected to the water condensation assembly to receive condensed water from the water condensation assembly; The end surface of the electrolytic component for collecting condensed water is defined as a first plane, and the end surface of the condensation component for condensing water is defined as a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are vertically arranged so that the condensed water generated by the condensation component falls to the electrolytic component under the action of gravity. The second plane of the condensation component is used to condense moisture in the air to produce condensed water. The condensed water flows along the second plane to the electrolysis component. The electrolysis component uses the moisture flowing into the inside to ionize and produce hydrogen.

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