High-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated equipment

By designing a high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated device in a small hydrogen generator, automated control and high-purity hydrogen production are achieved, solving the problems of low automation and low hydrogen purity in existing technologies, and improving the stability and safety of the system.

CN223633476UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05DONGGUAN XIAOAPE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423008463.0
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-05

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Abstract

The utility model discloses high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated equipment which comprises a case as well as an electric control unit, a waterway circulating unit, a hydrogen production unit, a purification unit, an oxygen loop unit and a partition plate which are arranged in the case and electrically connected, and the partition plate is used for dividing the case into areas; the waterway circulation unit is used for providing electrolyzed water for the hydrogen production unit; the hydrogen production unit is connected to the waterway circulating unit and is used for decomposing water into oxygen and hydrogen, separating and conveying the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with the hydrogen to the purification unit, and conveying the generated oxygen and steam mixed with the oxygen to the oxygen loop unit; the purification unit is connected to the hydrogen production unit and is used for purifying and conveying the hydrogen; and the oxygen loop unit is connected to the hydrogen production unit and the water path circulating unit and is used for liquefying the generated oxygen and the steam mixed with the oxygen and conveying the liquefied oxygen and the steam to the water path circulating unit. The equipment has the characteristics of high automation degree, high hydrogen production purity, high safety coefficient and the like.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to hydrogen production technical field especially, is related to a kind of high-purity hydrogen production hydrogen filling integrated equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Automatic hydrogen production hydrogen filling equipment, in short, is a system integrated with advanced technology, and its main function is to automatically decompose water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, and further process for subsequent use. This kind of equipment usually relies on electrolysis method to realize water electrolysis, that is, to convert electrical energy into chemical energy, so as to generate hydrogen and oxygen. The application prospect of automatic hydrogen production hydrogen filling equipment is particularly broad. Hydrogen, as a clean and harmless energy, is considered as one of the important substitutes for future energy. In addition, in the medical field, automatic hydrogen production hydrogen filling equipment also has important application. In addition to medical and energy fields, automatic hydrogen production hydrogen filling equipment also has wide application potential in aviation, automobile, building and other fields.

[0003] At present, small hydrogen production machine generally adopts manual hydrogen filling operation in hydrogen filling process, and the degree of automation is low. The hydrogen production cabinet and the electric control cabinet are integrated, and the purity of the hydrogen gas is low. It is necessary to judge whether the hydrogen cylinder is full or not. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] Therefore, the utility model aims at providing a kind of high-purity hydrogen production hydrogen filling integrated equipment, with high degree of automation, high hydrogen production purity, high safety factor and other characteristics.

[0005] The utility model discloses a kind of high-purity hydrogen production hydrogen filling integrated equipment, including case, the electric control unit being set in case, water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, purification unit, oxygen circuit unit and partition, the electric control unit with water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, purification unit and oxygen circuit unit electrically connected, the partition is used to separate the case and form electric control area, hydrogen production area and purification area;

[0006] A kind of high-purity hydrogen production hydrogen filling integrated equipment, including case, the electric control unit being set in case, water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, purification unit, oxygen circuit unit and partition, the electric control unit with water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, purification unit and oxygen circuit unit electrically connected, the partition is used to separate the case and form electric control area, hydrogen production area and purification area;

[0007] The water circulation unit is used to provide electrolytic water for the hydrogen production unit;

[0008] The hydrogen production unit is connected to the water circulation unit, for decomposing water into oxygen and hydrogen, and separating the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with hydrogen and transporting to the purification unit, and transporting the generated oxygen and steam mixed with oxygen to the oxygen circuit unit;

[0009] The purification unit is connected to the hydrogen production unit, for purifying and transporting hydrogen;

[0010] The oxygen circuit unit is connected to the hydrogen production unit and the water circulation unit, and is used for liquefying and conveying the generated oxygen and steam mixed with the oxygen to the water circulation unit.

[0011] Further, the water circulation unit comprises a water tank, a water pump, a circulating water pump and a resin purification tank, the water tank is connected to the water pump through a first pipeline, the water tank is connected to the circulating water pump through a second pipeline, the circulating water pump is connected to the hydrogen production unit through a third pipeline, a three-way valve is arranged on the third pipeline, one end of the three-way valve is connected to the resin purification tank, and the other end of the three-way valve is connected to a drain pipeline.

[0012] An electric conductivity sensor and a flow sensor are further arranged in sequence in the direction in which the third pipeline leads to the hydrogen production unit.

[0013] The resin purification tank is connected to the water tank through a fourth pipeline, and is used for conveying the generated purified water to the water tank.

[0014] Further, a water inlet port and a drain port are arranged on the case, the water pump is connected to the water inlet port through a water inlet pipeline, and the drain port is connected to the drain pipeline.

[0015] Further, the hydrogen production unit comprises an electrolytic cell group, a pressure relief valve, a condenser, a steam-water separator, a first pressure sensor and a water collecting tank.

[0016] The electrolytic cell group is used for electrolyzing water, and is provided with a first water outlet end and a second water outlet end, the first water outlet end is used for conveying the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with the hydrogen to the condenser through a fourth pipeline.

[0017] The condenser is used for condensing the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with the hydrogen, and is used for conveying the generated hydrogen and condensed water mixed with the hydrogen to the steam-water separator through a fifth pipeline.

[0018] The steam-water separator is used for separating the hydrogen and condensed water mixed with the hydrogen, and is used for conveying the hydrogen to the purification unit through a sixth pipeline and conveying the condensed water to the water collecting tank through a seventh pipeline, and the water collecting tank returns the condensed water to the water tank.

[0019] Further, the second water outlet end is used for conveying the generated oxygen and steam mixed with the oxygen to the oxygen circuit unit through an eighth pipeline.

[0020] Further, a first pressure sensor and a pressure relief valve are further arranged in the direction in which the fourth pipeline leads to the condenser.

[0021] Further, the purification unit comprises a purification pipe group, a hydrogen charging pipe line, a pressure regulating valve and a second pressure sensor, the purification pipe group is connected with the hydrogen charging pipe line, the pressure regulating valve and the second pressure sensor are arranged on the hydrogen charging pipe line, and the purified hydrogen generated by the purification pipe group enters the hydrogen charging pipe line.

[0022] Further, the hydrogen outlet port is arranged on the case and is connected with the hydrogen charging pipe line.

[0023] Further, the oxygen circuit unit comprises a heat exchanger and a ninth pipe line, the heat exchanger is used for condensing the oxygen delivered by the eighth pipe line and the steam mixed with the oxygen, and then delivering the condensed oxygen and steam to the water tank through the ninth pipe line; the water tank is further provided with an oxygen discharging pipe line, the case is further provided with an oxygen discharging port, and the oxygen discharging pipe line is connected with the oxygen discharging port.

[0024] Further, the case is further provided with a control panel, an air outlet and a socket port; the electric control unit is electrically connected with the control panel and the socket port.

[0025] The electric control unit, the hydrogen production unit and the purification unit are effectively isolated, potential electrical interference and safety hazards are effectively avoided, and the stability and reliability of the overall system are improved.

[0026] The electric control unit, the hydrogen production unit and the purification unit are effectively isolated, potential electrical interference and safety hazards are effectively avoided, and the stability and reliability of the overall system are improved.

[0027] The electric control unit realizes precise control and real-time monitoring of the control panel, the water circulation unit, the hydrogen production unit, the oxygen circuit unit and the purification unit through highly integrated electrical connection. This centralized and intelligent management mode not only simplifies the operation process and reduces the need for manual intervention, but also greatly improves the work efficiency and response speed, and has high automation degree. Meanwhile, the application of the electric control unit also provides the possibility for remote monitoring and maintenance of the equipment, further enhances the flexibility and maintainability of the system.

[0028] The water circulation unit is provided with an electric conductivity sensor and a resin purification tank, and the water quality parameters are monitored in real time and the electrolytic water is treated, so as to ensure the stable operation of the hydrogen production system.

[0029] The purification unit is a key link for improving the purity of hydrogen, receives hydrogen from the steam-water separator, further removes impurities and water in the hydrogen, and ensures that the finally output hydrogen reaches the high-purity standard.

[0030] The utility model discloses a hydrogen production unit and purification unit integrated pressure sensor and relief valve and other detection protection element, pressure sensor is used to judge the pressure of pipeline and whether hydrogen cylinder is full, when filling hydrogen, when the second pressure sensor reaches certain value, stop hydrogen production for a period of time, if pressure drops, judge hydrogen cylinder not full, open hydrogen production automatically, so repeat, when pressure no longer drops, judge hydrogen cylinder full, stop hydrogen production at this moment, realize intelligent automatic hydrogen production. In addition, when needing filling hydrogen, only need to use quick -connect pipe to connect hydrogen cylinder and hydrogen outlet, press the start button, can, greatly convenient filling hydrogen process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model high purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment;

[0032] Figure 2 It is exploded structure schematic diagram of the utility model high purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment;

[0033] Figure 3 It is internal structure schematic diagram of the utility model high purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment;

[0034] Figure 4 It is internal structure schematic diagram of the utility model high purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment another visual angle;

[0035] Figure 5 It is internal structure schematic diagram of the utility model high purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment other visual angle;

[0036] Figure 6 It is internal structure plan view of the utility model high purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment;

[0037] REFERENCE SIGNS:

[0038] 100 - case; 101 - water inlet port; 102 - drainage port; 103 - hydrogen outlet port; 104 - oxygen outlet port; 105 - control panel; 106 - air outlet; 107 - socket port; 10 - electric control area; 20 - hydrogen production area; 30 - purification area; 40 - electric control unit;

[0039] 51 - water tank; 52 - water pump; 53 - circulating water pump; 54 - resin purification tank; 55 - tee valve; 56 - conductivity sensor; 57 - flow sensor; 501 - first pipeline; 502 - second pipeline; 503 - third pipeline; 504 - fourth pipeline; 505 - water inlet pipeline; 506 - drainage pipeline; 507 - oxygen outlet pipeline;

[0040] 61 - electrolytic cell group; 62 - pressure relief valve; 63 - condenser; 64 - steam-water separator; 65 - first pressure sensor; 66 - water collecting tank; 601 - first water outlet end; 602 - second water outlet end; 603 - fifth pipeline; 604 - sixth pipeline; 605 - seventh pipeline; 606 - eighth pipeline; 607 - ninth pipeline;

[0041] 71 - purification pipe group; 72 - hydrogen charging pipeline; 73 - pressure regulating valve; 74 - second pressure sensor;

[0042] 81 - heat exchanger; 82 - tenth pipeline;

[0043] 90 - partition plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0045] In the description of the present application, it should be pointed out that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "vertical direction", "upper", "lower", "horizontal" and the like are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, "first", "second", "third", "fourth" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] In the description of the present application, it should be pointed out that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "provided", "installed", "connected", "connected" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected, it can be directly connected, or it can be connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] As Figures 1 to 6As shown, the utility model embodiment provides a kind of high-purity hydrogen production fills hydrogen integrated equipment, including case 100, control panel 105 and socket port 107 being arranged on case 100, electric control unit 40 being arranged in case 100, water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, purification unit, oxygen return circuit unit and baffle 90.Electric control unit 40 is electrically connected with water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, purification unit, oxygen return circuit unit, control panel 105 and socket port 107, realizes the accurate control and real-time monitoring of control panel 105, water circulation unit, hydrogen production unit, oxygen return circuit unit and purification unit.This centralized, intelligent management mode not only simplifies operation process, reduces the demand of manual intervention, also greatly improves work efficiency and response speed.Baffle 90 is used to separate case 100 and form electric control area 10, hydrogen production area 20 and purification area 30, realizes the effective isolation of electric control unit 40, hydrogen production unit and purification unit, effectively avoids potential electrical interference and security risk, improves the stability and reliability of overall system.

[0048] In the utility model, water circulation unit is used to provide electrolytic water for hydrogen production unit; hydrogen production unit is connected to water circulation unit, for decomposing water into oxygen and hydrogen, and separating the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with hydrogen and transporting to purification unit, and transporting the generated oxygen and steam mixed with oxygen to oxygen return circuit unit; purification unit is connected to hydrogen production unit, for purifying and transporting hydrogen; oxygen return circuit unit is connected to hydrogen production unit and water circulation unit, for liquefying the generated oxygen and steam mixed with oxygen and transporting to water circulation unit.

[0049] As shown, Figure 1 As shown, case 100 is also provided with water inlet port 101, drain port 102, hydrogen outlet port 103, oxygen outlet port 104 and air outlet 106.

[0050] As shown, Figures 2 to 6 In the embodiment, water circulation unit includes water tank 51, water pump 52, circulating water pump 53 and resin purification tank 54, water tank 51 is connected with water pump 52 through first pipeline 501, water pump 52 is connected with water inlet port 101 through water inlet pipeline 505, water tank 51 is connected with circulating water pump 53 through second pipeline 502, and circulating water pump 53 is connected with hydrogen production unit through third pipeline 503.Three-way valve 55 is arranged on third pipeline 503, one end of three-way valve 55 is connected with resin purification tank 54, the other end of three-way valve 55 is connected with drain pipeline 506, and drain pipeline 506 is connected with drain port 102.Electric conductivity sensor 56 and flow sensor 57 are sequentially arranged on the direction of third pipeline 503 leading to hydrogen production unit.Resin purification tank 54 is connected with water tank 51 through fourth pipeline 504, for transporting the generated purified water to water tank 51.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first pipeline 501 is connected to the water tank 51 and the water pump 52, the second pipeline 502 is connected to the water tank 51 and the circulating water pump 53, the third pipeline 503 is connected to the circulating water pump 53 and the hydrogen production unit (specifically, the electrolyzer group 61), and the three-way valve 55 is connected to the third pipeline 503, the resin purification tank 54, and the drain pipeline 506.

[0052] In this invention, a conductivity sensor 56 and a resin purification tank 54 are equipped in the water circulation unit to monitor water quality parameters in real time and treat the electrolyzed water to ensure the stable operation of the hydrogen production system.

[0053] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the hydrogen production unit includes an electrolyzer group 61, a condenser 63, a gas-water separator 64, and a water collection tank 66.

[0054] Electrolyzer assembly 61 consists of two electrolyzers used to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen. Electrolyzer assembly 61 is equipped with a first water outlet 601 and a second water outlet 602. The first water outlet 601 delivers the generated hydrogen and hydrogen-mixed vapor to the condenser 63 via a fifth pipe 603. A first pressure sensor 65 and a pressure relief valve 62 are also installed on the fifth pipe 603 leading to the condenser 63. The second water outlet 602 delivers the generated oxygen and oxygen-mixed vapor to the oxygen circuit unit via a ninth pipe 607.

[0055] Condenser 63 is used to condense the generated hydrogen gas and the vapor mixed with hydrogen gas. In condenser 63, water vapor is condensed into condensate. Condenser 63 delivers the generated hydrogen gas and the condensate mixed with hydrogen gas to steam-water separator 64 through sixth pipeline 604.

[0056] The vapor separator 64 is used to separate hydrogen and the condensate mixed with hydrogen and to transport the hydrogen to the purification unit through the seventh pipeline 605; at the same time, the vapor separator 64 transports the condensate to the water collection tank 66 through the eighth pipeline 606, and the water collection tank 66 then returns the condensate to the water tank 51.

[0057] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fifth pipe 603 is connected to the first water outlet 601 of the electrolytic cell group 61 and the condenser 63, the sixth pipe 604 is connected to the condenser 63 and the steam-water separator 64, the seventh pipe 605 is connected to the steam-water separator 64 and the purification unit (specifically, the purification pipe group 71), the eighth pipe 606 is connected to the steam-water separator 64 and the water collection tank 66, and the ninth pipe 607 is connected to the second water outlet 602 of the electrolytic cell group 61 and the oxygen circuit unit (specifically, the heat exchanger 81).

[0058] like Figures 2 to 6As shown, in this embodiment, the purification unit includes a purification tube assembly 71, a hydrogen charging pipeline 72, a pressure regulating valve 73, and a second pressure sensor 74. The purification tube assembly 71 and the hydrogen charging pipeline 72 are connected. The pressure regulating valve 73 and the second pressure sensor 74 are installed on the hydrogen charging pipeline 72. The purification tube assembly 71 purifies the generated hydrogen before it enters the hydrogen charging pipeline 72, which is connected to the hydrogen outlet port 103. The purification tube assembly 71 receives hydrogen from the gas-water separator 64 and further removes impurities and moisture from the hydrogen to ensure that the final output hydrogen meets high purity standards. The hydrogen production unit and purification unit of this utility model integrate detection and protection components such as pressure sensors and pressure relief valves. The pressure sensor is used to determine the pressure of the pipeline and whether the hydrogen cylinder is full. When charging hydrogen, when the second pressure sensor reaches a certain value, hydrogen production stops for a period of time. If the pressure drops, it is determined that the hydrogen cylinder is not full, and hydrogen production is automatically restarted. This process is repeated until the pressure no longer drops, at which point it is determined that the hydrogen cylinder is full, and hydrogen production stops, realizing intelligent automatic hydrogen production. In addition, when hydrogen needs to be filled, simply connect the hydrogen cylinder to the hydrogen outlet port with a quick-connect fitting and press the start button, which greatly simplifies the hydrogen filling process.

[0059] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the oxygen circuit unit includes a heat exchanger 81 and a tenth pipe 82. The heat exchanger 81 condenses the oxygen and oxygen-mixed steam transported by the ninth pipe 607 and then transports them to the water tank 51 through the tenth pipe 82. Specifically, the tenth pipe 82 is connected to the heat exchanger 81 and the water tank 51. The water tank 51 is also equipped with an oxygen venting pipe 507, which is connected to the oxygen venting port 104. Oxygen in the water tank 51 is discharged through the oxygen venting pipe 507.

[0060] It should be noted that conductivity sensors, flow sensors, and pressure sensors are installed on the pipeline via three-way or four-way valve heads for monitoring or surveillance.

[0061] The above description merely illustrates the preferred technical solution of this utility model, and while the description is relatively specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated device, characterized in that: The water circulation unit is used for providing electrolytic water for the hydrogen production unit. The hydrogen production unit is connected to the water circulation unit, used for decomposing water into oxygen and hydrogen, and separating and delivering the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with hydrogen to the purification unit, and delivering the generated oxygen and steam mixed with oxygen to the oxygen loop unit. The purification unit is connected to the hydrogen production unit, used for purifying and delivering hydrogen. The oxygen loop unit is connected to the hydrogen production unit and water circulation unit, used for liquefying and delivering the generated oxygen and steam mixed with oxygen to the water circulation unit. The water circulation unit comprises a water tank, a water pump, a circulating water pump and a resin purification tank, the water tank is connected with the water pump through a first pipeline, the water tank is connected with the circulating water pump through a second pipeline, the circulating water pump is connected with the hydrogen production unit through a third pipeline, a three-way valve is arranged on the third pipeline, one end of the three-way valve is connected with the resin purification tank, and the other end of the three-way valve is connected with a drain pipeline.

2. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: An electric conductivity sensor and a flow sensor are arranged in sequence on the third pipeline in the direction leading to the hydrogen production unit. The resin purification tank is connected with the water tank through a fourth pipeline, used for delivering the generated purified water to the water tank. The hydrogen production unit comprises an electrolytic cell group, a condenser, a steam-water separator and a water collecting tank.

3. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The electrolytic cell group is used for electrolyzing water, and is provided with a first water outlet and a second water outlet, the first water outlet delivers the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with hydrogen to the condenser through a fifth pipeline; 4. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The condenser is used for condensing the generated hydrogen and steam mixed with hydrogen, and delivers the generated hydrogen and condensed water mixed with hydrogen to the steam-water separator through a sixth pipeline; The steam-water separator is used for separating the hydrogen and condensed water mixed with hydrogen, and delivers the hydrogen to the purification unit through a seventh pipeline and the condensed water to the water collecting tank through an eighth pipeline, and the water collecting tank returns the condensed water to the water tank. The second water outlet delivers the generated oxygen and steam mixed with oxygen to the oxygen loop unit through a ninth pipeline. A first pressure sensor and a pressure relief valve are arranged on the fifth pipeline in the direction leading to the condenser.

5. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by: The purification unit comprises a purification pipe group, a hydrogen filling pipeline, a pressure regulating valve and a second pressure sensor, the purification pipe group and the hydrogen filling pipeline are connected, the pressure regulating valve and the second pressure sensor are arranged on the hydrogen filling pipeline, and the purification pipe group delivers the generated hydrogen after purification into the hydrogen filling pipeline.

6. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by: ​ 7. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: ​ 8. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 7, characterized by: The hydrogen outlet port is arranged on the cabinet, and the hydrogen charging pipeline is connected with the hydrogen outlet port.

9. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by: The oxygen circuit unit comprises a heat exchanger and a tenth pipeline, the heat exchanger condenses oxygen delivered by the ninth pipeline and steam mixed with the oxygen, and then delivers the condensed oxygen and steam to the water tank through the tenth pipeline. The water tank is further provided with an oxygen discharge pipeline, and the cabinet is further provided with an oxygen discharge port, and the oxygen discharge pipeline is connected with the oxygen discharge port.

10. The high-purity hydrogen production and charging integrated device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by: The cabinet is further provided with a control panel, an air outlet and a socket port, and the electric control unit is electrically connected with the control panel and the socket port.