Device for generating electromagnetic radiation and system with such a device

Abstract

Device (1) for generating electromagnetic radiation, comprising a wire helix (3) consisting of a wire, which is arranged in a tube (5) with a wall (7) transparent to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined wavelength, wherein the tube (5) is closed at the ends (5a, 5b) and forms a closed space (5c) in which the wire helix (3) is arranged and which is filled with a noble gas or a noble gas mixture, wherein the wire helix (3) is formed at least over a predetermined section (11) as two mutually rotating, interlocking helices with a common central axis (12).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for generating electromagnetic radiation and to a system comprising such a device.

[0002] One of the best-known devices for generating electromagnetic radiation is the gas discharge lamp. This device produces electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum. The gas discharge lamp consists of a chamber enclosed in a glass wall, containing a gas that is excited, thereby emitting light.

[0003] In addition to electromagnetic radiation in the visible range, such a device also produces radiation in the non-visible range, which, however, has so far remained largely unused.

[0004] However, electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range can be used in various fields.

[0005] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an improved device for generating electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the non-visible range, and a system with such a device.

[0006] The device according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation is defined in claim 1.

[0007] The system according to the invention is defined by the features of claim 8.

[0008] The device according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation comprises a wire helix arranged in a tube. The tube has a wall that is transparent to electromagnetic radiation at a predetermined wavelength. The tube is closed at the ends, forming a sealed space in which the wire helix is ​​arranged. The space is filled with a noble gas or a noble gas mixture. The wire helix preferably extends longitudinally along the tube and is configured, at least over a predetermined section, as two interlocking helices rotating around each other with a common central axis.

[0009] In the device according to the invention, the wire coil thus forms a double helix, at least in the specified section, with the wire coils preferably being connected to each other at a first end. At a second end, the wire coils can terminate, for example, in a socket or a plug device through which current can be introduced into the wire coil.

[0010] When an electric current is applied, the wire coil excites the noble gas in the chamber, emitting electromagnetic radiation, for example in the non-visible range. This radiation then passes through the wall, which is transparent or light-conducting to electromagnetic radiation of a specific wavelength. In principle, the wall can be transparent to a wide spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. "Transparent wall" is defined as one that allows at least 85% of the electromagnetic radiation within the specified wavelength range to transmit through the wall.

[0011] In particular, the device according to the invention can generate electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range between 270 and 340 nm, wherein the wall of the tube is transparent at least for this wavelength range.

[0012] Preferably, the wall consists of glass.

[0013] The noble gas could be, for example, krypton or xenon, or a mixture thereof.

[0014] It can also be provided that the pipe is a double-walled pipe, so that the wall consists of two parallel wall sections.

[0015] Electromagnetic radiation can be used for various purposes. For example, it has been found that electromagnetic radiation generated by the device according to the invention can influence high-frequency radiation, such as that emitted by high-voltage power lines or mobile communications in 4G or 5G networks, so that radiation exposure from such radiation can be reduced by means of the device according to the invention. In addition, electromagnetic radiation can have a positive, for example protective, effect on living tissue. For example, it has been found that wound healing can be improved by irradiation using the device according to the invention.

[0016] Furthermore, it has been shown that water can be influenced by means of electromagnetic radiation provided via the device according to the invention, so that certain substances can be precipitated from the water and the growth of bacteria, Legionella, etc. can also be reduced.

[0017] When a low current is applied, electromagnetic radiation can be generated using the device according to the invention, which is modeled on the emission of biophotons, i.e., photon radiation from biological tissue.

[0018] Preferably, the helices are twisted relative to each other by 90° to 270°, preferably by 180°, with respect to the common central axis. Such a configuration of the wire helix has proven to be particularly advantageous.

[0019] The helices can each have at least six turns, preferably at least eight turns, in the specified section. Such a wire helix has proven to be particularly efficient for generating the desired electromagnetic radiation.

[0020] In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the turns of the helices in the specified section each have a diameter d and the helices in the specified section each have a pitch H, where: 1.62 ≤ H / d ≤ 3.24. In other words, the helices each have a diameter d in a direction transverse to the central axis.

[0021] By means of such a device, electromagnetic radiation can be generated in a particularly advantageous manner, whereby this has a particularly effective influence, for example, on the molecular structures of water into which the electromagnetic radiation is introduced.

[0022] The wire can be made of copper and / or molybdenum, for example, or of a metal alloy containing copper and / or molybdenum.

[0023] In particular, it may be provided that the wire is coated or vapor-deposited with a metal or precious metal, such as gold, silver, bismuth or molybdenum.

[0024] The space formed by the pipe can have a pressure between 200 mbar and 900 mbar, preferably between 600 mbar and 900 mbar, and particularly preferably 800 mbar. Such a design has proven to be particularly advantageous.

[0025] The system according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation comprises at least one device according to the invention and at least one power supply for the device, wherein the power supply is connected to the wire coil.

[0026] Preferably, the at least one power supply has a DC power supply that introduces a rectified constant DC current into the wire coil.

[0027] The system can also include several devices according to the invention.

[0028] It can be provided that the at least one power supply provides the device with a current of between 0.5 and 4 amperes, preferably with a current of 0.8 amperes.

[0029] It can also preferably be provided that the power supply provides the device with a current of between 0.0002 and 0.001 amperes, preferably 0.0005 amperes, with a voltage of between 0.001 and 0.01 volts applied. At such a low current, electromagnetic radiation can advantageously be generated that mimics the emission of biophotons.

[0030] In principle, it can also be provided that the device and the system have a corresponding converter that provides the direct current with a current and voltage at the desired level.

[0031] It is also possible for at least one power supply to utilize a piezoelectric energy source. It has been found that piezoelectric energy sources can advantageously provide low currents. Furthermore, a piezoelectric energy source can be designed as an energy-autonomous system, thus eliminating the need for a connection to an external power grid.

[0032] The power supply can, for example, also include the previously described piezoelectric power supply and the previously described direct current power supply, making the system particularly flexible in its application.

[0033] The power supply can also be in the form of another self-contained power source. In variants with a power supply that provides the at least one device with a current between 0.0002 and 0.0005 amperes, the power supply can consist of a type of battery. The power supply comprises a metal disc, preferably made of stainless steel, which forms the positive terminal. The disc is wrapped with a copper wire. Rock crystal is arranged in the center of the disc. The disc forms the positive terminal of the DC power supply. The negative terminal is formed by a mineral-enriched liquid, preferably mineral-enriched water.

[0034] The minerals used to enrich the liquid can be potassium and sodium. It has been found that such a power supply can efficiently provide the desired low currents.

[0035] At the end furthest from the electrical termination, the device can have a borosilicate glass sphere surrounding the end of the wire coil. In other words, the end of the wire coil transitions into an opening in the glass sphere. The glass sphere can, for example, have a diameter of 30–70 mm. It has been found that such a device for generating electromagnetic radiation is particularly effective in water purification, reducing substances such as NH4, COD, BOD5, and phosphorus, as well as reducing bacteria, Legionella, viruses, fungi, and yeasts.

[0036] The invention further relates to a water purification device comprising a liquid tank and a system according to the invention, wherein the at least one device for generating electromagnetic radiation is arranged at least with the specified section in the liquid tank. The electromagnetic radiation generated by the device according to the invention is thus emitted into the water contained in the liquid tank.

[0037] This allows the water to be influenced in such a way that its molecular structures are altered, thereby causing, for example, the precipitation of substances such as micropollutants or the reduction or elimination of other trace substances dissolved in the water. It has also been shown that water treated by the system according to the invention has a positive effect on wound healing. Furthermore, it has been observed that this treatment eliminates the problem of calcareous water, which exhibits crystalline adhesion issues such as the incrustation of pipes and machinery. A reduction in the calcium content is also achieved.

[0038] It may be stipulated that the liquid tank is a stainless steel tank.

[0039] The water to be cleaned could be wastewater, for example, so the water cleaning device could also be a wastewater cleaning device.

[0040] The liquid tank can have an inlet and an outlet and be integrated into a water circuit.

[0041] The liquid tank can have magnets or ring magnets, preferably arranged below the device for generating electromagnetic radiation. The magnets or ring magnets allow the electromagnetic radiation to be influenced, so that it can be directed through the water to be treated and back into the device for generating electromagnetic radiation. The magnets thus create a reflection effect.

[0042] In a ring magnet configuration, it can, for example, have an outer diameter of 50 mm and a central opening with a diameter of 30 mm.

[0043] For example, the magnet can be located at the bottom of the liquid tank and the device for generating electromagnetic radiation can be located in the middle of the liquid tank above it.

[0044] The magnets can also be in foil form and arranged on the wall of the liquid tank.

[0045] Using the system according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation, other materials can be irradiated instead of water, such as other liquids, substances, living tissue (human, animal or plant tissue), elements or solids, such as metals and minerals.

[0046] When using a system with several devices according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation, the material to be irradiated can be irradiated simultaneously by means of several devices. An irradiation field can thus be generated by means of the several devices.

[0047] It can be provided that, during irradiation, the device or devices are arranged at a distance from the material to be irradiated, the distance being between 0 mm and 3000 mm, preferably between 0 mm and 800 mm. In other words, the device or devices can be in direct contact with the material to be irradiated or arranged at a distance of up to several meters from it.

[0048] The system according to the invention can also be used to influence other types of radiation.

[0049] The system according to the invention can therefore be used in standing water, but preferably in flowing water and in rooms.

[0050] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the following figures.

[0051] They show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a device according to the invention and Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a system according to the invention in a water purification device.

[0052] In Fig. Figure 1 schematically illustrates a device 1 according to the invention. The device 1 according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation comprises a wire coil 3, which is arranged in a tube 5. The tube 5 has a wall 7 that is transparent or translucent to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined wavelength.

[0053] The tube 5 is closed at one end 5a. At a second end 5b, the tube 5 is inserted into a socket 9 and also closed by it. The socket 9 is connected to the wire helix 3.

[0054] Because the tube 5 is closed at the first end 5a and the second end 5b, it forms a closed chamber 5c which can be filled with a noble gas or a noble gas mixture. The wire helix 3 is arranged in the chamber 5c.

[0055] The wire helix 3 is formed over a predefined section 11 as two mutually rotating, interlocking helices with a common central axis 13. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the two helices are rotated 180° relative to each other with respect to the common central axis 13, wherein in the specified section 11 the helices each have at least six turns.

[0056] In the specified section 11, the helices each have a slope H. The turns in this section have a diameter d. The ratio between the slope H and the diameter d of the turns, measured orthogonally to the central axis 12, is at least 1.62 and at most 3.24.

[0057] The socket 9 has two connector pins 13 to which a power supply can be connected.

[0058] In Fig. Figure 2 schematically illustrates a system 15 according to the invention. The system 15 according to the invention for generating electromagnetic radiation comprises a device 1 according to the invention and a power supply 17, to which the device 1 according to the invention is connected and via which the device 1 according to the invention is supplied with current. The power supply 17 introduces a rectified constant direct current into the wire coil 3.

[0059] In Fig.Figure 2 shows the system 15 according to the invention in conjunction with a water purification device 19. The water purification device 19 has a liquid tank 21, for example a stainless steel tank, into which the device 1 according to the invention is completely immersed with the specified section 11. Water is supplied to the liquid tank 21 through an inlet 23. The water can be removed from the liquid tank 21 through an outlet 25. The electromagnetic radiation generated by the device 1 according to the invention is emitted by the wire coil 3 and can be released through the wall 7 into the water or liquid in the liquid tank 21. The water to be purified can be, for example, drinking water, rainwater, seawater, swimming pool water, municipal or industrial wastewater, produced water, cooling water, emulsion water, or wash water.

[0060] The device 1 according to the invention can also be used for irradiating other elements, such as living tissue. Reference symbol list 1 Device 3 wire coils 5 pipe 5a first end 5b second end 5c enclosed space 7 wall Version 9 11. Predefined section 12 common central axis 13 connector pins 15 System 17 Power supply 19 Water purification device 21 Water tank 23 Inflow 25 Procedure H slope d diameter

Claims

[1] Device (1) for generating electromagnetic radiation, comprising a wire helix (3) consisting of a wire, which is arranged in a tube (5) having a wall (7) transparent to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined wavelength, wherein the tube (5) is closed at the ends (5a, 5b) and forms a closed space (5c) in which the wire helix (3) is arranged and which is filled with a noble gas or a noble gas mixture, wherein the wire helix (3) is formed at least over a predetermined section (11) as two mutually rotating, interlocking helices with a common central axis (12). [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by that the helices are rotated between 90° and 270°, preferably by 180°, with respect to the common central axis (12). [3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that the helices in the specified section (11) each have at least 6 turns. [4] Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the turns of the helices in the given section (11) each have a diameter d and the helices in the given section each have a slope H, where: 1.62 ≤ H / d ≤ 3.

24. [5] Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the wire is made of copper and / or molybdenum or of a metal alloy containing copper and / or molybdenum. [6] Device according to claim 5, characterized by that the wire is coated or vapor-deposited with a precious metal. [7] Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the space formed by the tube (5) has a pressure (5c) between 200 mbar and 900 mbar, preferably 800 mbar. [8] System (15) for generating electromagnetic radiation with at least one device (1) according to one of claims 1 at 7 and with at least one power supply (17) for the at least one device (1), wherein the power supply (17) is connected to the wire coil (3). [9] System according to claim 8, characterized by , that the at least one power supply (17) has a direct current power supply and introduces a rectified constant direct current into the wire coil (3). [10] System according to claim 9, characterized by , that the at least one power supply (17) supplies the at least one device (1) with a current with a current strength of between 0.5 and 4 amperes, preferably with a current strength of 0.8 amperes. [11] System according to claim 9, characterized by, that the at least one power supply (17) supplies the at least one device (1) with a current with a current strength of between 0.0005 and 0.001 amperes, wherein a voltage between 0.001 and 0.01 volts is applied. [12] System according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized by , that the at least one power supply (17) has a piezoelectric power supply. [13] System according to claim 12, characterized by , that the at least one power supply (17) supplies the at least one device (1) with a current with a current strength of between 0.0002 and 0.0008 amperes, preferably 0.0005 amperes. [14] System according to any one of claims 8 to 13, characterized by several devices (1) according to one of claims 1 at 7, wherein the at least one power supply (17) is connected to each wire coil (3). [15] Water or wastewater purification device (19) with a liquid tank (21) and with a system (15) according to any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein the at least one device (1) for generating electromagnetic radiation is arranged at least with the specified section (11) in the liquid tank (21). [16] Water or wastewater purification device according to claim 15, characterized by , that the liquid tank (21) is a stainless steel tank. [17] Water or wastewater purification device according to claim 15 or 16, characterized by , that the liquid tank (21) has an inlet (23) and an outlet (25) and is integrated into a water circuit. [18] Water or wastewater purification device according to any one of claims 15 to 17, characterized by , that the liquid tank (21) has magnets or ring magnets. [19] Use of a system (15) according to any one of claims 8 to 14 for irradiating a gas, a liquid, a solid or living tissue. [20] Use according to claim 19, wherein the system (15) comprises several devices (1) for generating electromagnetic radiation and the gas, liquid, solid or living tissue is irradiated simultaneously by means of several devices (1). [21] Use according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the device (1) or devices (1) are arranged at a distance from the gas, liquid, solid or living tissue, the distance being between 0 mm and 3000 mm, preferably between 0 mm and 200 mm.

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