Micro NANO hydrogen air bubble water generator

Abstract

To provide a micro nano hydrogen air bubble water generator which eliminates a need to purchase a carbon dioxide supply bottle periodically.SOLUTION: A micro nano hydrogen air bubble water generator 1 includes: a water electrolysis device 10 having a negative electrode tank 101 having a water inlet 1011 and a water outlet 1012 communicating with the water inlet 1011, a positive electrode tank 102 connected to the negative electrode tank 101, and a cation-exchange membrane 103 provided between the negative electrode tank 101 and the positive electrode tank 102; a pump 11 which is connected to the water outlet 1012 of the negative electrode tank 101 and extracts a hydrogen gas and water; and a mixing tank 12 having a water inlet 121 connected to the pump 11 and a water outlet 122. The mixing tank 12 sets a pressure in the tank to a level from 100 PSI to 125 PSI so that the hydrogen gas flowing therein is dissolved in water to form hydrogen water.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a bubble water generating device, in particular to a water server capable of producing micro-nano hydrogen bubble water. [Background technology]

[0002] Carbonated drinks have a certain position in the beverage market because the carbon dioxide contained in the drink escapes in the form of bubbles when it enters the mouth, creating a different mouthfeel and enhancing the sense of cool stimulation, giving them an image of being refreshing and thirst-quenching.

[0003] Traditional carbonated drinks usually contain a high amount of sugar, which tends to place a physical burden on the drinker. Recently, carbonated water makers have appeared on the market, allowing people to add carbon dioxide to drinking water themselves to produce aerated water, which is not only sugar-free but also has a better taste and visual enjoyment than ordinary drinking water, increasing the desire to drink water on a daily basis.

[0004] However, commercially available carbonated water makers generally require regular purchase of carbon dioxide refill bottles, which increases the cost of drinking water, so there is a need to develop an aerated water maker that does not require continuous purchase of refill bottles. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the prior art, such as Taiwan Patent No. M638129, there is a hydrogen water generator that dissolves hydrogen in water before making it drinkable. However, not only does the water taste unpleasant, but the solubility of hydrogen is low, which results in an insufficient intake of hydrogen by the human body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure provides a water electrolysis device comprising: a cathode cell that electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen gas and has a water inlet and a water outlet that communicates with the water inlet; an anode cell that electrolyzes water to produce oxygen gas and is connected to the cathode cell; a water electrolysis device having a cation exchange membrane provided between the cathode cell and the anode cell; a pump that is connected to the water outlet of the cathode cell and extracts the hydrogen gas and the water; and a mixing cell that has a water inlet connected to the pump and a water outlet that communicates with the water inlet and into which the hydrogen gas and the water flow, the mixing cell having an internal pressure of 100 PSI to 125 PSI so as to dissolve the flowed-in hydrogen gas in the water to form hydrogen water.

[0007] The micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator according to the present disclosure electrolyzes water to generate hydrogen gas, creates high pressure with a pump to dissolve the hydrogen gas in water to produce hydrogen water, and creates bubbles with the hydrogen gas contained in the hydrogen water to produce bubble water, so there is no need to purchase a carbon dioxide refill bottle periodically.Preferably, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator is a water server that can produce hydrogen water.

[0008] In the present disclosure, the cathode chamber and the anode chamber are separated by the cation exchange membrane, and the cation exchange membrane prevents hydrogen ions generated by electrolyzing water and the generated hydrogen gas from flowing into the anode chamber so that hydrogen gas in the cathode chamber can be collected.

[0009] In one embodiment, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generating device further includes a water tank connected to the water inlet of the cathode chamber, and the water flow direction is set to flow from the water tank to the cathode chamber when the pump is operated.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water supply pipe is provided with a check valve to direct the water flow from the water storage tank to the water inlet of the cathode tank. Preferably, the check valve connects the water supply pipe to the water supply pipe, and the water supply pipe is connected to an external water source, such as bottled water, to increase alternative water sources and improve convenience of use.

[0011] In one embodiment, the anode chamber is provided with an anode catalytic coating, the anode catalytic coating is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane, and the area of ​​the anode catalytic coating is smaller than that of the cation exchange membrane. The cathode chamber is also provided with a cathode catalytic coating, the cathode catalytic coating is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane, and the area of ​​the cathode catalytic coating is smaller than that of the cation exchange membrane. The present disclosure provides an anode catalytic coating and a cathode catalytic coating to increase the reaction area and improve the electrolysis efficiency.

[0012] In one embodiment, the micronano hydrogen bubble water generator according to the present disclosure comprises a water tank connected to the water inlet of a cathode cell, a pump connected to the water tank, and a chamber connecting the pump to the anode cell.

[0013] In one embodiment, the anode cell according to the present disclosure further comprises an inlet connected to the chamber and an outlet connected to the chamber, the inlet being lower than the outlet, which is advantageous for discharging oxygen gas according to the present disclosure.

[0014] In the present disclosure, the water in the water supply pipe is sent to the water intake pipe by the pump, and reaches the chamber after passing through the pump and the water supply pipe in sequence. The water in the chamber is sent to the inlet of the anode cell via the water inlet pipe, flows out of the outlet of the anode cell, carries away the oxygen gas generated in the anode cell, and returns to the chamber along the drain pipe, whereby the oxygen gas is discharged from the exhaust port at the top of the chamber, and water circulates between the chamber and the anode cell. In addition, since heat is generated when an oxidation reaction occurs in the anode cell, circulating water between the chamber and the anode cell also serves for cooling.

[0015] In one embodiment, the water outlet is connected to a pressure pipe, the water outlet of the mixing tank is connected to the pressure pipe through a delivery pipe, and the delivery pipe is provided with an electromagnetic valve. When the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator starts to supply water, the electromagnetic valve opens, the hydrogen water flows through the pressure pipe, and the pressure pipe limits the resistance caused by the flow rate of the water outlet, so that the hydrogen gas in the mixing tank is further dissolved in the hydrogen water, and the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water is increased.

[0016] The ball valve can convert the water source, the check valve can ensure that the flow direction of water or hydrogen gas is unidirectional, the solenoid valve is a switch for whether water, hydrogen gas or hydrogen water flows, and the combination of pumps, pumps and pressure control can ensure that the flow direction of water or hydrogen gas is unidirectional.

[0017] In other words, when a user presses the water outlet button to drink water, the cathode chamber produces hydrogen gas, and the hydrogen gas and water are pumped together into the mixing bottle to form hydrogen water at high pressure (about 100 PSI to 125 PSI). The solenoid valve opens at the same time, so that the pressure in the mixing chamber is increased under the condition that the pressure tube restricts the flow rate of the water outlet hole to form resistance, and the hydrogen gas is further dissolved in the hydrogen water to improve the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water. Since the pressure in the mixing chamber is greater than 1 atmosphere (i.e. 14.7 PSI) in the external environment, the hydrogen water leaves the mixing chamber and reaches the drinking fountain, and the hydrogen gas dissolved in the hydrogen water at high pressure is dispersed into a large number of tiny hydrogen bubbles to form bubble water, which can maintain a milky white state for about 60 seconds.

[0018] In one embodiment, the micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator is housed in a case with a button connected to a control unit, and preferably, the button is a water discharge button. The present disclosure provides an easy operation for users by providing the button.

[0019] In one embodiment, the water electrolysis device, the pump, and the mixing tank are installed in a case, and a water leakage sensor is installed in the case and used to detect whether there is water pool on the bottom surface of the case.

[0020] In one embodiment, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator includes a water quality sensor connected before the water inlet of the cathode cell.

[0021] In one embodiment, the micro-nanometer hydrogen water bubble generator includes a pressure sensor connected to the mixing tank.

[0022] As described above, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator according to the present disclosure generates hydrogen gas in real time by electrolyzing water, and then produces hydrogen water by high pressure in a mixing tank, and finally, after the hydrogen water is released, the hydrogen gas contained in the hydrogen water is formed into bubbles, which eliminates the need to purchase carbon dioxide refill bottles periodically, and has market potential. In addition, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator according to the present disclosure can add a large amount of hydrogen gas to drinking water compared to the hydrogen water generator, and can cover the hydrogen gas with micron- or nano-level bubbles, which can also increase the user's intake and absorption rate. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a configuration according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the external appearance of Example 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] The following provides some operation methods to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the advantages and effects of the present disclosure through the contents of this specification, and can make various modifications and changes to the contents of the present disclosure to implement or apply them without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0025] Example 1: Micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 of the present disclosure includes a water electrolysis device 10 that can use, for example, solid electrolysis technology. In this embodiment, the water electrolysis device 10 includes a cathode chamber 101 which electrolyzes water to generate hydrogen gas and which has a water inlet 1011 and a water outlet 1012 which communicates with the water inlet 1011, an anode chamber 102 which electrolyzes water to generate oxygen gas and which is connected to the cathode chamber 101, a cation exchange membrane 103 which is provided between the cathode chamber 101 and the anode chamber 102, a pump 11 which is connected to the water outlet 1012 of the cathode chamber 101 and which extracts the hydrogen gas and the water, and a mixing chamber 12 which has a water inlet 121 connected to the pump 11 and a water outlet 122 which communicates with the water inlet 121 and into which the hydrogen gas and the water are introduced. The pressure inside the mixing chamber is set to 100 PSI to 125 PSI so that the introduced hydrogen gas is dissolved in the water to form hydrogen water. In other words, after the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 initially supplies water, the pump 11 continues to maintain the pressure in the mixing tank 12 at 100 PSI to 125 PSI to form hydrogen water.

[0027] Example 2: Micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, firstly, the water outlet 122 is connected to a pressure pipe 13, which restricts the flow rate of the water outlet 122 to form a resistance and increase the internal pressure of the mixing tank 12, thereby dissolving the hydrogen gas in the mixing tank 12 further into the hydrogen water and increasing the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water.

[0029] Secondly, the micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 includes a water tank 14 connected to the water inlet 1011 of the cathode tank 101 via a water supply pipe 141, and the water flows from the water tank 14 to the cathode tank 101. The water supply pipe 141 is provided with a check valve 1411, to which a water supply pipe (not shown) and the water supply pipe 141 are connected, and the water supply pipe (not shown) is connected to an external water source such as bottled water to increase alternative water sources and improve convenience of use. In this embodiment, the check valve 1411 may be a ball valve.

[0030] Thirdly, the anode chamber 102 is provided with an anode catalytic coating (not shown), which is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane 103. The cathode chamber 101 is also provided with a cathode catalytic coating (not shown), which is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane 103. The area of ​​the anode catalytic coating is smaller than that of the cation exchange membrane 103, and the area of ​​the cathode catalytic coating is smaller than that of the cation exchange membrane 103. At the same time, the anode catalytic coating (not shown) and the cathode catalytic coating (not shown) are provided with holes (not shown), respectively, so that the anode catalytic coating and the cathode catalytic coating only cover a part of the cation exchange membrane 103, respectively. Preferably, the holes of the anode catalytic coating and the cathode catalytic coating correspond to each other, and the hydrogen gas or oxygen gas is generated at the edge of the holes.

[0031] Fourth, the pump 11 is connected to the water electrolysis device 10 via a connecting pipe 111, i.e., connected to the water outlet 1012 of the cathode cell 101 via the connecting pipe 111, and the pump 11 is connected to the water inlet 121 of the mixing cell 12 via a communicating pipe 112, and the communicating pipe 112 is provided with a check valve 1121 that controls the flow direction of hydrogen gas and the water to be from the water electrolysis device 10 via the pump 11 to the mixing cell 12.

[0032] Fifth, the water outlet 122 of the mixing tank 12 is connected to the pressurized pipe 13 via a delivery pipe 123, and an electromagnetic valve 1231 is provided on the delivery pipe 123. When the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 starts to supply water, the electromagnetic valve 1231 opens, and the hydrogen water flows through the pressurized pipe 13. The pressure pipe 13 limits the resistance caused by the flow rate of the water outlet 122, and the hydrogen gas in the mixing tank 12 is further dissolved in the hydrogen water, thereby increasing the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water.

[0033] Sixth, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 includes a whisk 15 connected to the pressure pipe 13. By using the whisk 15, the foaming effect can be further improved.

[0034] Therefore, by pressurizing the water through the pump 11 and the solenoid valve 1231, a large amount of hydrogen gas is dissolved in the water at high pressure, and when the water comes out, the pressure returns to 1 atmosphere, so that the hydrogen gas at this moment becomes supersaturated. When the water comes out, the water passes through the whisk 15, and the supersaturated hydrogen gas escapes, generating a large amount of micron bubbles and even nano bubbles, and the color of the water becomes milky white.

[0035] Seventh, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 includes a pump 16 connected to the water supply pipe 141 and a chamber 17 connecting the pump 16 and the anode cell 102, where the pump 16 is connected to the water supply pipe 141 via a water suction pipe 161, which is between the check valve 1411 and the water electrolysis device 10 and connected to the water supply pipe 141. The pump 16 is also connected to the chamber 17 via a water supply pipe 162. Specifically, in this embodiment, a three-way valve 1412 is provided that is connected to the water inlet 1011 of the cathode cell 101, connected to the water tank 14 via the water supply pipe 141, and connected to the pump 16 via the water suction pipe 161.

[0036] Eighth, the anode cell 102 of the water electrolysis apparatus 10 includes an inlet 1022 connected to the chamber 17 and an outlet 1021 connected to the chamber 17, and the position of the inlet 1022 is lower than the position of the outlet 1021. The inlet 1022 is connected to the chamber 17 via a water inlet pipe 172, and the outlet 1021 is connected to the chamber 17 via a drain pipe 171. The chamber 17 is a water tank with a volume of about 80 milliliters, and an exhaust port 173 is provided at the top of the chamber 17.

[0037] In the present disclosure, the water in the water supply pipe 141 is sent to the water intake pipe 161 by the pump 16, and after passing through the pump 16 and the water supply pipe 162 in sequence, it reaches the chamber 17. The water in the chamber 17 is sent to the inlet 1022 of the anode chamber 102 through the water inlet pipe 172, flows out from the outlet 1021 of the anode chamber 102, carries away the oxygen gas generated in the anode chamber 102, and returns to the chamber 17 along the drain pipe 171, whereby the oxygen gas is discharged from the exhaust port 173 at the top of the chamber 17, and water circulates between the chamber 17 and the anode chamber 102. To further explain, the oxygen gas generated during the operation of the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 rises, forming a vacuum tension force that rises to the drain pipe 171, and water flows from the water inlet pipe 172 in the direction of the drain pipe 171.

[0038] Ninth, the micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 includes a control unit (not shown) electrically connected to the water electrolysis device 10, the pump 11, the pump 16, and the solenoid valve 1231. The present disclosure provides real-time bubble water by regulating electrolysis and water supply using a control unit.

[0039] Tenth, the arrows indicate the flow direction of hydrogen gas, oxygen gas or water.

[0040] Eleventh, the micronano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 according to the present disclosure is provided with a number of sensors to ensure smooth operation of the micronano hydrogen water bubble generator 1. Specifically, the micronano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 includes a case 18, in which all of the above-mentioned components are mounted, and in which a water quality sensor 191, a water leakage sensor 192, and a pressure sensor 193 are further mounted.

[0041] The water quality sensor 191 is connected before the water inlet of the cathode chamber 101. In this embodiment, the water quality sensor 191 is connected between the water tank 14 and the cathode chamber 101, and preferably between the three-way valve 1412 and the water tank 14. The water quality sensor 191 is also connected to the control unit. As a result, the water source is monitored while entering the water electrolysis device 10, and the water electrolysis device 10 is stopped when the water quality is abnormal, so that the water electrolysis device 10 can be maintained without being contaminated and has a long life. In this embodiment, the water quality sensor 191 is a total dissolved solids sensor.

[0042] The water leakage sensor 192 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the case 18 and connected to the control unit so as to detect whether there is water puddle due to water leakage from the piping on the inner bottom surface of the case 18. In another embodiment, the water leakage sensor 192 may be installed below a position where water leakage may occur, so that water droplets will directly drip onto the water leakage sensor 192 in the event of a water leakage. When a water leakage occurs, the micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 can stop all operations and issue an alarm sound and an alarm lamp signal.

[0043] A pressure sensor 193 is connected to the mixing tank 12, and in this embodiment, is connected to the water outlet of the mixing tank 12. At the same time, the pressure sensor 193 is connected to the control unit. Therefore, when the pressure sensor 193 detects that the water flowing out of the mixing tank 12 is below the default value, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 can stop all operations and issue an alarm sound and an alarm lamp signal.

[0044] Finally, the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 1 according to the present disclosure electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen water and form bubble water, eliminating the need to regularly purchase carbon dioxide refill bottles, and has greater market potential.

[0045] Example 3: Micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator

[0046] As shown in Fig. 3, the water tank 14 of the micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 is located away from the whisk 15. The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator 1 is housed in a case 18, except for the water tank 14 and the whisk 15, and the case 18 is provided with a button 181, which is connected to a control unit (not shown) and serves as a water outlet button. Finally, to prevent dust in the air from contaminating the water in the chamber, a through hole is provided at the top of the case 18 and connected to an exhaust port (not shown) of the chamber (not shown), but the exhaust port is also located within the case 18. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1: Micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator 10: Water electrolysis device 101: Cathode bath 102:Anode bath 103: Cation exchange membrane 1011: Entrance 1012: Water outlet 1021: Outlet 1022: Inlet 11: Pump 111: Connection pipe 112:Communication pipe 1121: Check valve 12: Mixing tank 121: Water inlet 122: Water hole 123: Delivery pipe 1231: Solenoid valve 13: Pressure tube 14: Water tank 141: Water pipe 1411: Check valve 1412: Three-way valve 15: Whisk 16: Pamp 161: Water suction pipe 162: Water pipe 17: Chamber 171: Drain pipe 172: Water inlet 173: Exhaust port 18: Case 181: Button 191: Water quality sensor 192: Water leakage sensor 193: Pressure sensor

Claims

1. a water electrolysis device including: a cathode cell that electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen gas and has a water inlet and a water outlet that communicates with the water inlet; an anode cell that electrolyzes water to produce oxygen gas and is connected to the cathode cell; and a cation exchange membrane that is provided between the cathode cell and the anode cell; A pump connected to the water outlet of the cathode cell for extracting the hydrogen gas and the water; a mixing vessel having a water inlet connected to the pump and a water outlet communicating with the water inlet, into which the hydrogen gas and the water flow; Equipped with The mixing tank is a micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator that dissolves the hydrogen gas flowing in the mixing tank into the water to form hydrogen water by adjusting the pressure in the tank to 100 PSI to 125 PSI.

2. A water tank connected to the water inlet of the cathode cell; a check valve for directing the flow of water from the water tank to the water inlet of the cathode tank; The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:

3. The micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generator according to claim 1, wherein the anode chamber is provided with an anode catalytic coating, the anode catalytic coating is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane, and the area of ​​the anode catalytic coating is smaller than the area of ​​the cation exchange membrane.

4. The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 1 , further comprising a check valve for directing the flow direction of the hydrogen and the water from the water electrolysis device through the pump to the mixing tank.

5. The micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generating device of claim 1, wherein the water outlet is connected to a pressurized pipe, the water outlet of the mixing tank is connected to the pressurized pipe via a delivery pipe, and an electromagnetic valve is provided on the delivery pipe. When the micro-nano hydrogen bubble water generating device starts to supply water, the electromagnetic valve opens, the hydrogen water flows through the pressurized pipe, and the resistance caused by the flow rate of the water outlet is limited by the pressure pipe, so that the hydrogen gas in the mixing tank is further dissolved in the hydrogen water, and the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water is increased.

6. A water tank connected to the front water inlet of the cathode cell; A pump connected to the water tank; a chamber connecting the pump and the anode cell; The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:

7. The anode cell comprises: an inlet connected to the chamber; an outlet connected to the chamber; Equipped with The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 6, wherein the position of the inlet is lower than the position of the outlet.

8. The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 1, further comprising a water quality sensor connected in front of the pre-filling water inlet of the cathode chamber.

9. a case in which the water electrolysis apparatus, the pump, and the mixing tank are disposed; a water leakage sensor provided in the case for detecting whether or not there is a puddle on the inner bottom surface of the case; The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 1, further comprising:

10. The micro-nano hydrogen water bubble generator according to claim 1 , further comprising a pressure sensor connected to the mixing tank.

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