Device for electrolyzing hydrogen by using condensed water

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for electrolyzing hydrogen by condensed water, which comprises a refrigeration part, a heat dissipation component and an electrolysis component, the electrolysis component comprises an anode plate, a membrane electrode plate and a cathode plate, the anode plate, the membrane electrode plate and the cathode plate are overlapped in sequence and are provided with a condensed water passage, the refrigeration part is arranged on one side of the anode plate far away from the membrane electrode plate, and the heat dissipation component is arranged on the other side of the anode plate far away from the membrane electrode plate. The heat dissipation assembly comprises a heat dissipation piece, the heat dissipation piece is attached to the side, away from the anode strip, of the refrigeration piece, and a condensation plate is attached to the side, close to the anode strip, of the refrigeration piece; a fixing plate is arranged at the lower end of the electrolysis assembly, a groove body is formed in the side, close to the electrolysis assembly, of the fixing plate, the fixing plate is further provided with an air outlet, the air outlet is communicated with the groove body, a heat dissipation piece and a condensation plate are arranged at the upper end and the lower end of the refrigeration piece respectively, and the condensation plate plays a role in condensation. The heat dissipation piece dissipates heat of the refrigeration piece when the refrigeration piece operates, and the portable air conditioner is small in occupied space and convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water electrolysis, and in particular to a device for electrolyzing hydrogen from condensate. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of health knowledge, consumers' demand for improving their health through daily drinking water is increasing. Hydrogen has won widespread market recognition for its unique health benefits, such as antioxidant properties and metabolism-boosting effects. Hydrogen is usually produced by electrolyzing pure water, but in some application scenarios, such as outdoors, there may not be sufficient and stable water resources for electrolysis. This necessitates the capture of moisture from the air for hydrogen production. For example, in existing patent 202310181460.8, a moisture trap is used to condense moisture from the air to produce condensate, which is then electrolyzed to produce hydrogen. However, the moisture trap has poor heat dissipation, and its temperature gradually increases after a certain period of operation, resulting in poorer condensation and less condensate collected. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for electrolyzing hydrogen from condensate to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A device for electrolyzing hydrogen from condensate is provided, comprising a cooling component, a heat dissipation component, and an electrolysis component. The electrolysis component includes an anode plate, a membrane electrode plate, and a cathode plate, which are stacked sequentially and have condensate channels. The cooling component is located on the side of the anode plate away from the membrane electrode plate. The heat dissipation component includes a heat sink attached to the side of the cooling component away from the anode plate, and a condenser plate attached to the side of the cooling component near the anode plate. A fixing plate is provided at the lower end of the electrolysis component, and a tank is provided on the side of the fixing plate near the electrolysis component. The fixing plate also has a gas outlet, which communicates with the tank.

[0006] Furthermore, the heat dissipation assembly also includes a cooling fan, which is fixed to the heat sink and has its air outlet facing the heat sink.

[0007] Furthermore, the cooling component and the heat dissipation component are connected by thermal adhesive.

[0008] Furthermore, a heat-conducting element is provided between the refrigeration component and the condenser plate.

[0009] Furthermore, gaskets are provided between the anode plate and the membrane electrode plate, and between the cathode plate and the membrane electrode plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a titanium felt sheet is provided between the anode sheet and the membrane electrode sheet.

[0011] Furthermore, the condensate electrolysis hydrogen device includes a control component, which is electrically connected to the refrigeration component and the electrolysis component respectively. The control component is located between the refrigeration component and the electrolysis component, and the control component has a cavity for collecting condensate, which is connected to the electrolysis component.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention provides a device for electrolyzing hydrogen from condensate. A heat dissipation component and a condensing plate are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the cooling component. The heat dissipation component and the condensing plate are tightly fitted to the cooling component. The cooling component transfers temperature to the condensing plate, which condenses moisture in the air to form condensate. The condensate is then electrolyzed by an electrolysis component to form hydrogen. The condensing plate plays a condensation role, while the heat dissipates heat from the cooling component during operation, preventing a decrease in condensation rate due to increased cooling component temperature, which would ultimately lead to a decrease in hydrogen output. This invention occupies a small space and is easy to carry. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0018] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows: 1. Cooling fan; 2. Heat sink; 3. Thermal adhesive; 4. Cooling component; 5. Thermal conductive component; 6. Condensation plate; 7. Control assembly; 8. First bolt; 9. Anode plate; 10. Titanium felt plate; 11. Membrane electrode plate; 12. Gasket; 13. Cathode plate; 14. Insulating plate; 15. Fixing plate; 16. Second bolt; 17. Air outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present application. That is, in some embodiments of the present application, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, for the sake of simplifying the drawings, some conventional structures and components will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings.

[0020] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of this application, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture as shown in the attached figure. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0021] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit this application. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0022] To further understand the utility model content, features and effects of this application, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 4A device for electrolyzing hydrogen from condensate is provided, comprising a cooling component 4, a heat dissipation component, and an electrolysis component. The electrolysis component includes an anode plate 9, a membrane electrode plate 11, and a cathode plate 13, which are stacked sequentially and have condensate channels. The cooling component 4 is located on the side of the anode plate 9 away from the membrane electrode plate 11. The heat dissipation component includes a heat dissipation component 2, which is attached to the side of the cooling component 4 away from the anode plate 9 (the main body of the cooling component 4). A condenser plate 6 is attached to the side of the cooling component 4 near the anode plate 9 (the cooling part of the cooling component 4). A fixing plate 15 is provided at the lower end of the electrolysis component. The fixing plate 15 has a tank on the side near the electrolysis component and a gas outlet 17, which communicates with the tank. The cooling component 4 can be a refrigerator. During operation, the cooling section of the cooling component 4 cools the air, and the main unit of the cooling component 4 generates heat. When the cooling component 4 is turned on, the cooling section of the cooling component 4 cools the condenser plate 6. After cooling, condensate water is generated on the surface of the condenser plate 6. The condensate water collects on the condenser plate 6 and flows to the electrolysis assembly. A circuit is formed between the anode plate 9 and the cathode plate 13 through the condensate water. The membrane electrode 11 separates the cations and anions in the electrolyte. The anode plate 9 and the cathode plate 13 electrolyze the condensate water and generate hydrogen gas at the cathode plate 13. The hydrogen gas is transferred to the tank of the fixed plate 15 and discharged from the outlet 17. Because the cooling component 4 is equipped with a heat dissipation assembly, both the heat dissipation component 2 and the condenser plate 6 are made of materials with high thermal conductivity. The lower end of the heat dissipation component 2 is flat and fits tightly against the upper surface of the cooling component 4. The main unit of the cooling component 4 conducts heat to the heat dissipation component 2. The upper end of the heat dissipation component 2 is provided with several grooves, which can increase the contact area between the heat dissipation component 2 and the air and improve the heat dissipation speed. The upper end of the condenser plate 6 is flat and fits tightly against the cooling part of the cooling component 4, which can conduct temperature well with the cooling component 4. The heat dissipation component 2 can effectively dissipate heat from the main unit of the cooling component 4. Therefore, even under long-term operation, the condensation effect of the cooling component 4 is not affected, thus improving the condensation efficiency.

[0024] Specifically, the heat dissipation assembly also includes a cooling fan 1, which is fixed to the heat sink 2, with the air outlet of the cooling fan 1 facing the heat sink 2. In use, the cooling fan 1 is turned on, blowing air towards the upper end of the heat sink 2, accelerating the airflow within the groove at the upper end of the heat sink 2, and improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0025] Specifically, the cooling component 4 and the heat sink 2 are connected by a thermal adhesive 3. The thermal adhesive 3 is evenly distributed on the lower surface of the heat sink 2 and adheres to the upper surface of the cooling component 4, which not only improves heat dissipation efficiency but also enhances connection stability.

[0026] Specifically, a heat-conducting element 5 is provided between the cooling component 4 and the condenser plate 6. The heat-conducting element 5 can accelerate the temperature conduction speed and improve the condensation efficiency.

[0027] Specifically, gaskets 12 are provided between the anode plate 9 and the membrane electrode plate 11, and between the cathode plate 13 and the membrane electrode plate 11. The gaskets 12 cover the condensate channel, preventing condensate from seeping out of the channel and providing a sealing function.

[0028] Specifically, a titanium felt sheet 10 is disposed between the anode plate 9 and the membrane electrode plate 11. Due to its excellent electrical conductivity, the titanium felt sheet 10 between the anode plate 9 and the membrane electrode plate 11 can effectively reduce energy consumption during electrolysis and improve electrolysis efficiency. Furthermore, the fine porous structure of the titanium felt sheet 10 can act as a filter, filtering impurities in the condensate and improving water quality.

[0029] Specifically, the condensate electrolysis hydrogen device includes a control component 7, which is electrically connected to the refrigeration component 4 and the electrolysis component. The control component 7 is located between the refrigeration component 4 and the electrolysis component. The control component 7 has a cavity for collecting condensate, which is connected to the electrolysis component. The lower end of the condenser plate 6 has a protrusion that is embedded in the cavity of the control component 7, facilitating installation, improving connection stability, and reducing the space occupied by the condenser plate 6. Condensate collects at the protrusion of the condenser plate 6 and drips into the cavity of the control component 7, eventually seeping into the electrolysis component. The control component 7 can also control the flow rate of condensate to the electrolysis component, thus controlling the amount of hydrogen produced. The control component 7 has several first bolts 8, which pass through the control component 7 and the condenser plate 6 in sequence and connect to the heat sink 2. All first bolts 8 are located on the outside of the refrigeration component 4, clamping the refrigeration component 4 between the heat sink 2 and the condenser plate 6, thus stabilizing the refrigeration component 4.

[0030] Specifically, the fixing plate 15 is provided with a second bolt 16, and the fixing plate 15 is connected to the electrolysis assembly through the second bolt 16. The tank is used to collect hydrogen gas generated by the cathode plate 13. An insulating sheet 14 is provided between the fixing plate 15 and the electrolysis assembly to prevent leakage. The insulating sheet 14 has a channel for hydrogen gas to pass through.

[0031] In use, the refrigeration component 4 and the electrolysis component are activated by the control component 7. The refrigeration part of the refrigeration component 4 cools down and conducts the temperature to the condenser plate 6. Condensate gradually forms on the protrusion of the condenser plate 6 and flows into the cavity of the control component 7. While the refrigeration component 4 is running, the heat sink 2 dissipates heat from the main body of the refrigeration component 4. The cooling fan 1 blows air onto the heat sink 2 above the refrigeration component 4 to accelerate the heat dissipation efficiency. The control component 7 controls the flow rate of the condensate and guides it to the electrolysis component. The condensate is electrolyzed in the electrolysis component to form hydrogen gas and flows out from the gas outlet 17.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for electrolyzing hydrogen from condensate, comprising a refrigeration component (4), a heat dissipation component, and an electrolysis component, characterized in that: The electrolysis assembly includes an anode plate (9), a membrane electrode plate (11), and a cathode plate (13). The anode plate (9), the membrane electrode plate (11), and the cathode plate (13) are stacked in sequence and have a condensate channel. The cooling component (4) is located on the side of the anode plate (9) away from the membrane electrode plate (11). The heat dissipation assembly includes a heat dissipation component (2). The heat dissipation component (2) is attached to the side of the cooling component (4) away from the anode plate (9). A condenser plate (6) is attached to the side of the cooling component (4) close to the anode plate (9). The lower end of the electrolysis assembly is provided with a fixing plate (15). The fixing plate (15) is provided with a tank on the side close to the electrolysis assembly. The fixing plate (15) is also provided with an air outlet (17). The air outlet (17) is connected to the tank.

2. The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation assembly also includes a cooling fan (1), which is fixed to the heat sink (2), and the air outlet of the cooling fan (1) is directly opposite the heat sink (2).

3. The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling component (4) and the heat dissipation component (2) are connected by heat dissipation adhesive (3).

4. The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat-conducting component (5) is provided between the refrigeration component (4) and the condenser plate (6).

5. The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Gaskets (12) are provided between the anode plate (9) and the membrane electrode plate (11) and between the cathode plate (13) and the membrane electrode plate (11).

6. The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A titanium felt sheet (10) is provided between the anode sheet (9) and the membrane electrode sheet (11).

7. The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensate electrolysis hydrogen device includes a control component (7), which is electrically connected to the refrigeration component (4) and the electrolysis component. The control component (7) is located between the refrigeration component (4) and the electrolysis component. The control component (7) has a cavity for collecting condensate, and the cavity is connected to the electrolysis component.

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