An electrolyte supply device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an electrolyte supply device, characterized by comprising: a water tank (1) having an inlet (111) and an outlet (112); an electrolyte cylinder (2) detachably installed inside the water tank (1), having multiple spaced-apart connecting holes (211) on its peripheral wall; and a driving component (3) for driving the electrolyte cylinder (2) to rotate around its own axis. Compared with the prior art, the electrolyte supply device of this utility model can avoid accidental addition, control the amount of electrolyte added, and improve the dissolution efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, specifically to an electrolyte supply device. Background Technology

[0002] Electrolysis of water is a novel method for kitchen cleaning. An electrolytic cell consists of a tank, an anode, and a cathode, with an ion-exchange membrane (also called a diaphragm) separating the anode and cathode chambers. Based on the electrolyte, electrolytic cells are classified into three types: aqueous solution electrolytic cells, molten salt electrolytic cells, and non-aqueous solution electrolytic cells. When direct current passes through the electrolytic cell, an oxidation reaction occurs at the anode-solution interface, and a reduction reaction occurs at the cathode-solution interface, thus producing electrolyzed water.

[0003] For example, the Chinese patent application number CN202222617580.1, entitled "A Cleaning Machine", describes a cleaning machine consisting of an electrolytic cell, an electrolyte tank, and a water supply device inside the casing, and a spray bottle outside the casing. The electrolyte tank and the water supply device can supply electrolyte and water to the anode chamber and cathode chamber of the electrolytic cell, respectively.

[0004] However, for existing electrolyte tanks, due to limited space, electrolyte is consumed quickly, requiring users to frequently replenish it manually. First, sodium carbonate is a white powder, and many white powders are commonly encountered in daily life (such as sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate), making it easy for users to misuse it. Second, the amount added cannot be quantitatively controlled; adding too much will cause solid clumps in the electrolyte tank to harden and block the inlet and outlet, while adding too little will lead to more frequent additions. Third, after being added, electrolyte easily forms hard clumps, resulting in insufficient electrolyte concentration and affecting the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolytic cell. Utility Model Content

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electrolyte supply device that can avoid accidental addition, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electrolyte supply device with controllable electrolyte dosage.

[0007] The third technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electrolyte supply device that can improve dissolution efficiency.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the first, second, and third technical problems mentioned above is: an electrolyte supply device, characterized in that it includes:

[0009] The water tank has an inlet and an outlet.

[0010] An electrolyte cylinder, detachably installed inside the water tank, has multiple spaced-apart connecting holes on its peripheral wall; and

[0011] A driving component is used to drive the electrolyte cylinder to rotate about its own axis.

[0012] To facilitate the loading and unloading of the electrolyte cylinder, the water tank includes a box body with an opening at the top and a lid covering the opening at the top of the box body.

[0013] To facilitate the positioning of the electrolyte cylinder, an annular boss is provided on the bottom wall inside the box, and an annular groove is provided on the bottom wall of the electrolyte cylinder for the annular boss to be inserted.

[0014] To further limit the position of the electrolyte cylinder, a limiting shaft is protruding on the bottom wall of the tank cover, and a limiting groove is provided on the top wall of the electrolyte cylinder for the limiting shaft to be inserted.

[0015] To facilitate the driving connection between the drive component and the electrolyte cylinder, the drive component is installed inside the annular boss. The bottom wall of the electrolyte cylinder has a clearance groove for the drive component. The top wall inside the clearance groove has a drive groove extending along the axial direction of the electrolyte cylinder. The power output shaft of the drive component is inserted into the drive groove and is interference-fitted with it.

[0016] In order to simultaneously achieve water inlet and liquid outlet, the water inlet and liquid outlet are arranged alternately on the side wall of the tank.

[0017] To prevent liquid leakage, the periphery of the lid is sealed to the edge of the top of the box body by a first sealing ring.

[0018] To facilitate the pre-filling of electrolyte, the electrolyte cylinder includes a cylinder body with an opening at the top and a cap covering the opening at the top of the cylinder body.

[0019] To prevent electrolyte leakage, the periphery of the cylinder cover is sealed to the edge of the top of the cylinder by a second sealing ring.

[0020] To ensure uniform contact between the electrolyte in the electrolyte cylinder and the liquid in the water tank, the connecting holes are arranged in rows, with each row of connecting holes spaced apart circumferentially along the electrolyte cylinder, and each connecting hole in each row spaced apart axially along the electrolyte cylinder.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0022] (1) By detachably installing the electrolyte cylinder in the water tank and setting a connecting hole on its periphery to allow the electrolyte in the electrolyte cylinder to contact and dissolve with the liquid in the water tank, firstly, the electrolyte supply can be achieved by directly replacing the electrolyte cylinder, which is less likely to cause accidental addition; secondly, the electrolyte is pre-placed in the electrolyte cylinder, and the amount added can be controlled.

[0023] (2) By driving the electrolyte cylinder to rotate around its own axis through the driving component, firstly, it can promote the electrolyte dissolution efficiency and increase the electrolyte concentration; secondly, it can make the electrolyte in the electrolyte evenly distributed and thus improve the electrolysis efficiency; and thirdly, it can promote the exhaust and thus improve the electrolysis efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the electrolyte supply device of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A longitudinal sectional view;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the middle box;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 5 The diagram shows a preferred embodiment of the electrolyte supply device of this invention. The electrolyte supply device includes a water tank 1, an electrolyte cylinder 2, and a driving component 3.

[0032] The water tank 1 includes a tank body 11 with an opening at the top and a tank cover 12 covering the opening at the top of the tank body 11.

[0033] Specifically, the side wall of the housing 11 is provided with an inlet 111 and an outlet 112 arranged at intervals, which are used for water supply and electrolyte discharge, respectively; a vertically extending annular boss 113 is provided on the bottom wall inside the housing 11.

[0034] The periphery of the box cover 12 is sealed to the edge of the top of the box body 11 by the first sealing ring 120; a vertically extending limiting shaft 121 is provided on the bottom wall of the box cover 12.

[0035] The electrolyte cylinder 2 is detachably installed inside the water tank 1, and includes a cylinder body 21 with an opening at the top and a cylinder cover 22 covering the opening at the top of the cylinder body 21.

[0036] Specifically, a plurality of spaced-apart connecting holes 211 are provided on the peripheral wall of the cylinder 21. In this embodiment, the connecting holes 211 are arranged in rows, and each row of connecting holes 211 is spaced apart along the circumference of the electrolyte cylinder 2. In each row of connecting holes 211, each connecting hole 211 is spaced apart along the axial direction of the electrolyte cylinder 2. An annular groove 212 for inserting the annular boss 113 is provided on the bottom wall of the cylinder 21. A clearance groove 213 for making way for the driving member 3 is also provided on the bottom wall of the cylinder 21. A driving groove 2131 extending along the axial direction of the cylinder 21 is provided on the top wall inside the clearance groove 213.

[0037] The periphery of the cylinder cover 22 is sealed to the edge of the top of the cylinder body 21 by the second sealing ring 220; a limiting groove 221 is provided on the top wall of the cylinder cover 22 for the aforementioned limiting shaft 121 to be inserted.

[0038] The driving component 3 is a motor, which is installed in the annular boss 113. Its power output shaft is inserted into the driving groove 2131 and is interference-fitted with it to drive the electrolyte cylinder 2 to rotate around its own axis.

[0039] In application, the outlet 112 can be connected to the anode chamber of the electrolytic cell through a pipeline to provide electrolyte to the anode chamber.

[0040] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: When electrolyte needs to be replenished, first open the tank cover 12, then pull out the empty electrolyte cylinder 2, and then insert the annular groove 212 of the electrolyte cylinder 2 filled with electrolyte into the annular boss 113 on the tank body 11. During this process, the power output shaft of the drive component 3 is inserted into the drive groove 2131 and is interference-fitted with it. Finally, the tank cover 12 is placed on the top opening of the tank body 11 to complete the replacement of the electrolyte cylinder 2. In this way, the electrolyte in the electrolyte cylinder 2 can be dissolved by contacting the liquid in the water tank 1 through the connecting hole 211. First, electrolyte supply can be achieved by directly replacing the electrolyte cylinder 2, which is less likely to cause accidental addition. Second, the electrolyte is pre-filled in the electrolyte cylinder 2, and the amount added is controllable.

[0041] In addition, the drive unit 3 can be activated to drive the electrolyte cylinder 2 to rotate around its own axis. First, this can promote the electrolyte dissolution efficiency and increase the electrolyte concentration. Second, it can make the electrolyte in the electrolyte evenly distributed and thus improve the electrolysis efficiency. Third, it can promote the exhaust of gas and thus improve the electrolysis efficiency.

Claims

1. An electrolyte supply device, characterized in that... The utility model relates to a water purifier, comprising: a water tank (1) having a water inlet (111) and a liquid outlet (112); an electrolyte cylinder (2) detachably mounted in the water tank (1) and having a plurality of spaced-apart communication holes (211) on the peripheral wall; and a driving member (3) for driving the electrolyte cylinder (2) to rotate about its axis.

2. The electrolyte supply device according to claim 1, characterized by: The water tank (1) comprises a tank body (11) having an opening at the top and a tank cover (12) arranged on the opening at the top of the tank body (11).

3. The electrolyte supply device according to claim 2, characterized by: An annular boss (113) is protruded from the bottom wall inside the tank body (11), and an annular groove (212) is formed in the bottom wall of the electrolyte cylinder (2) for inserting the annular boss (113).

4. The electrolyte supply device according to claim 3, characterized by: A limiting shaft (121) is protruded from the bottom wall of the tank cover (12), and a limiting groove (221) is formed in the top wall of the electrolyte cylinder (2) for inserting the limiting shaft (121).

5. The electrolyte supply device according to claim 3, characterized by: The driving member (3) is mounted in the annular boss (113), and the bottom wall of the electrolyte cylinder (2) has a clearance groove (213) for accommodating the driving member (3), and a driving groove (2131) extending along the axial direction of the electrolyte cylinder (2) is formed in the top wall inside the clearance groove (213), and the power output shaft of the driving member (3) is inserted into the driving groove (2131) and is in interference fit with the driving groove (2131).

6. The electrolyte supply apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The water inlet (111) and the liquid outlet (112) are spaced apart on the side wall of the tank body (11).

7. The electrolyte supply device according to claim 2, characterized by: The periphery of the tank cover (12) is in sealing fit with the edge of the top of the tank body (11) through a first sealing ring (120).

8. The electrolyte supply apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The electrolyte cylinder (2) comprises a cylinder body (21) having an opening at the top and a cylinder cover (22) arranged on the opening at the top of the cylinder body (21).

9. The electrolyte supply device according to claim 8, characterized by: The periphery of the cylinder cover (22) is in sealing fit with the edge of the top of the cylinder body (21) through a second sealing ring (220).

10. The electrolyte supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by: The communication holes (211) are arranged in rows, and each row of communication holes (211) is spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the electrolyte cylinder (2), and each communication hole (211) in each row of communication holes (211) is spaced apart along the axial direction of the electrolyte cylinder (2).

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