Hydrogen generator with removable filtration structure

Abstract

a humidifier stacked vertically above the water tank; an integrated flow path device stacked vertically above the humidifier; and a condenser stacked above the integrated flow path device, wherein the water tank is used to store electrolyzed water; the electrolytic cell electrolyzes the electrolyzed water to produce a hydrogen-containing gas; the humidifier has a humidification chamber and an air supply channel, and the humidification chamber and the air supply channel are isolated from each other; the filtering flow path device is installed in the air supply channel and is used to filter the hydrogen-containing gas produced in the electrolytic cell; the condenser is used to take in and condense the hydrogen-containing gas sent out from the filtering flow path device; and the integrated flow path device includes an intake flow path, which introduces the hydrogen-containing gas sent out from the condenser into the humidification chamber, thereby improving convenience and installation efficiency, and effectively improving condensation and filtering efficiency.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to hydrogen generators, and more particularly to hydrogen generators with removable filtration structures. [Background technology]

[0002] Humanity has always placed great importance on life, and many medical technologies have been developed to combat disease and extend lifespan. Traditional medical approaches have largely been passive, treating illnesses by, for example, surgery, medication, chemotherapy, radiation therapy for cancer, or treatment, rehabilitation, and orthopedics for chronic diseases. However, in recent years, many medical experts have increasingly turned to preventive medicine, such as health foods and screening and early prevention of hereditary diseases, to more proactively prevent future onset of illness. In addition, many anti-aging and antioxidant technologies have been developed to extend human lifespan, including topical health products and antioxidant foods / drugs, and are widely adopted by the public.

[0003] Research has shown that the human body generates reactive oxygen (O+), also known as free radicals (harmful free radicals), due to various causes (disease, diet, living environment, lifestyle, etc.), which combine with inhaled hydrogen to form water, which can then be excreted from the body. Indirectly reducing the number of free radicals in the body and returning an acidic body constitution to a healthy alkaline one can provide antioxidant and anti-aging benefits, as well as the cure for chronic diseases and beauty and health benefits. Increasing the amount of hydrogen inhaled can also be an effective way to increase the effects of hydrogen inhalation by increasing the time spent inhaling hydrogen (e.g., inhaling hydrogen while sleeping).

[0004] Currently available hydrogen generators typically generate hydrogen by electrolyzing water containing electrolytes. Furthermore, when a hydrogen generator generates hydrogen-containing gas, the hydrogen-containing gas contains water vapor, which also contains a small amount of electrolyte. Therefore, to ensure that users can inhale high-purity hydrogen, conventional hydrogen generators include a filter or condenser to filter out electrolytes and impurities from the hydrogen-containing gas. Over long-term use of a hydrogen generator, a large amount of electrolytes and impurities may accumulate in the filter or condenser, potentially reducing the filtering and condensation efficiency. Furthermore, when a hydrogen generator generates hydrogen, the operating temperature of the electrolytic device increases due to electrolysis, which in turn increases the temperature of the generated hydrogen-containing gas. If the condenser cannot effectively lower the temperature of the hydrogen-containing gas and condense the water vapor in the hydrogen-containing gas, users may inhale the remaining electrolytes or impurities, further reducing the user's overall experience. Therefore, the filter and condenser must be periodically washed or cleaned to maintain their filtering and condensation efficiency. However, the pipelines in a typical hydrogen generator are all sealed and have an integrated structure, and the filtration device or condensation device cannot be cleaned without disassembling the entire hydrogen generator, which makes the cleaning process complicated and reduces convenience.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new type of hydrogen generating device to solve the problems of the conventional technology. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In light of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a hydrogen generating device with a removable filtering structure, which has a simple structure, is easy to operate and maintain, overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art, improves convenience and installation efficiency, and effectively improves condensation efficiency and filtering efficiency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention discloses a hydrogen generating device with a removable filtering structure, a water tank having a storage space for storing electrolyzed water; an electrolytic cell that is installed in the storage space of the water tank, takes in the electrolyzed water from the water tank, electrolyzes the water, and generates and sends out a hydrogen-containing gas; a humidifier stacked above the water tank and used to humidify the hydrogen-containing gas, the humidifier comprising a humidification chamber for containing make-up water; a filtering flow path device coupled to the water tank, the filtering flow path device including a flow path housing and a filtering member installed in the flow path housing, the filtering flow path device being used to take in the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the electrolytic cell, filter it, and send out the filtered hydrogen-containing gas; a condenser stacked above the water tank, the condenser being fluidly connected to the filtration flow path device and used to capture and condense the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the filtration flow path device; an integrated flow path device stacked above the water tank, the integrated flow path device including an intake flow path, the intake flow path fluidly connected to the condenser and the humidification chamber, and used to introduce the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the condenser into the humidification chamber.

[0008] The filtration flow path device, the condenser, and the humidifier are each fitted into the integrated flow path device, and the filtration flow path device passes through the humidifier and the integrated flow path device and can be removed and separated from the humidifier and the integrated flow path device.

[0009] The humidifier further includes an air supply channel extending upward from the bottom of the humidifier to the top of the humidifier, the air supply channel being isolated from the humidifying chamber, and the filtering flow path device passing through the air supply channel.

[0010] The integrated flow path device includes an aperture and the filtration flow path device extends through the aperture.

[0011] The length of the filtering flow passage device is greater than the combined length of the aperture and the air delivery channel, and the filtering flow passage device passes through the integrated flow passage device and is directly connected to the condenser.

[0012] The condenser is removably fitted to the integrated flow path device, and includes a support body fitted to the integrated flow path device, a condenser tube removably fitted to the support body, and a heat dissipation member covering the condenser tube.

[0013] The condenser further includes a spiral structure disposed on the condenser tube, thereby forming a condensation flow path in the condenser tube, and the hydrogen-containing gas passes through the condenser tube along the condensation flow path.

[0014] The length of the support of the condenser occupies at least half of the length of the side of the hydrogen generating apparatus.

[0015] The filtration channel device further includes a mesh metal member installed in the channel housing.

[0016] The filtering member is a plurality of baffle structures, and the plurality of baffle structures are alternately arranged in the flow path housing to form a filtering flow path.

[0017] Each baffle structure includes an arcuate portion and a lower hook portion connected to the arcuate portion, the arcuate portion extending upwardly and the lower hook portion extending downwardly from the top of the arcuate portion.

[0018] The filtration flow path includes an S-shaped flow path.

[0019] The apparatus further includes a micro-bubble device installed in the humidification chamber, the micro-bubble device being fluidly connected to the condenser via the integrated flow path device, the micro-bubble device being used to micro-bubble the hydrogen-containing gas discharged from the condenser and distributing the hydrogen-containing gas evenly in the humidification chamber, and the micro-bubble device further includes a plurality of micro-pores, whereby the hydrogen-containing gas passes through the micro-pores to reach the humidification chamber and form a plurality of micro-bubbles in the make-up water.

[0020] The water tank and the filtration flow path device are at the same potential.

[0021] The device further includes an atomizer fitted to the integrated flow path device, wherein the atomizer takes in the hydrogen-containing gas from the integrated flow path device, and the atomizer selectively generates an atomized gas to mix with the hydrogen-containing gas to form a health care gas.

[0022] The apparatus further includes an active filtration tube that penetrates the water tank and is fitted to the humidifier, the active filtration tube being fluidly connected to the humidifier and the integrated flow path device, the active filtration tube being removable and separable from the water tank, the active filtration tube taking in the hydrogen-containing gas in the humidification chamber, filtering it, and sending the filtered hydrogen-containing gas to the integrated flow path device.

[0023] The water tank includes a tank body and a cover body, the cover body includes a cover body channel, and the tank body includes a tank body channel, the active filtration pipe passes through the cover body channel and the tank body channel and is connected to the humidifier, and the hydrogen-containing gas flows from the humidifier to the active filtration pipe, passes through the humidifier, and flows to the integrated flow path device.

[0024] The water supply system further includes a conductive member, which is connected to the filtering flow channel device and extends downward into the water tank.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention discloses a hydrogen generating device with a removable filtering structure, a water tank having a storage space for storing electrolyzed water; an electrolytic cell that takes in the electrolyzed water from the water tank, electrolyzes the water, and generates and sends out a hydrogen-containing gas; a humidifier stacked above the water tank and used to humidify the hydrogen-containing gas, the humidifier comprising a humidification chamber for containing make-up water; a filtering flow path device coupled to the water tank, the filtering flow path device being used to take in the hydrogen-containing gas produced in the electrolytic cell, filter it, and send out the filtered hydrogen-containing gas; a condenser stacked above the water tank, the condenser being fluidly connected to the filtration flow path device and used to capture and condense the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the filtration flow path device; an integrated flow path device stacked above the water tank, the integrated flow path device being fluidly connected to the condenser and the humidification chamber and used to introduce the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the condenser into the humidification chamber; and an active filtration tube fluidly connected to the humidifier and the integrated flow path device, the active filtration tube taking in the hydrogen-containing gas in the humidification chamber, filtering it, and sending the filtered hydrogen-containing gas to the integrated flow path device.

[0026] The filtering flow path device, the condenser, and the humidifier are each fitted into the integrated flow path device, the filtering flow path device passes through the humidifier and the integrated flow path device and can be removed and separated from the humidifier and the integrated flow path device, and the active filtering pipe passes through the water tank and is fitted into the humidifier, and the active filtering pipe can be removed and separated from the water tank and the humidifier.

[0027] The electrolytic cell is installed in the storage space of the water tank, the water tank includes a tank body and a cover body, the electrolytic cell has an electrolytic cell body, the cover body includes a first fixing part, and the electrolytic cell body includes a second fixing part facing the cover body and connected to the first fixing part, thereby hanging the electrolytic cell on the cover body.

[0028] The cover body includes a first positioning mechanism, and the electrolytic cell body includes a second positioning mechanism corresponding to the first positioning mechanism, and when the electrolytic cell and the cover body are connected via the first fixing part and the second fixing part so that the electrolytic cell is suspended from the cover body, the first positioning mechanisms are respectively coupled to the second positioning mechanisms.

[0029] The tank body forms a plurality of third positioning mechanisms at the bottom of the storage space, and the bottom of the electrolytic cell body includes a plurality of fourth positioning mechanisms corresponding to the third positioning mechanisms, and when the electrolytic cell is installed in the storage space, the third positioning mechanisms are each movably engaged with the fourth positioning mechanisms. [Effects of the Invention]

[0030] In conclusion, the hydrogen generator with a removable filtering structure of the present invention includes a filtering channel device and a condenser that can be individually removed. When the filtering channel device and the condenser need to be cleaned or when the filtering element of the filtering channel device needs to be replaced, the user can directly remove the filtering channel device and remove the condenser without having to remove other elements or devices, further improving convenience and installation efficiency. Furthermore, the condenser of the hydrogen generator with a removable filtering structure of the present invention effectively improves the condensation path and heat dissipation function by using a single, extendable channel and heat dissipation element, further improving condensation and filtering efficiency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 shows a structural schematic diagram of a hydrogen generating device with a removable filtering structure according to one specific embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generating device with the removable filtration structure of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the hydrogen generation device with removable filtration structure of FIG. [Figure 4A] FIG. 4A shows an exploded view of the water tank of FIG. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B shows a structural schematic diagram of the humidifier of FIG. [Figure 4B-1] FIG. 4B-1 shows a schematic diagram of the humidifier of FIG. 1 in another view. [Figure 4B-2] FIG. 4B-2 shows a structural schematic diagram of the microfabrication device. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4C shows a schematic view of the cover body of FIG. 4A from another perspective. [Figure 4D] FIG. 4D shows a schematic view of the tank body of the water tank of FIG. 4A in another perspective. [Figure 4E] FIG. 4E shows a schematic diagram of the electrolytic cell of FIG. 4A in another view. [Figure 4F] FIG. 4F shows an assembly diagram of the integrated flow path device, filtration flow path device, and condenser of FIG. [Figure 4G] FIG. 4G shows an exploded view of the integrated flow path device, the filtration flow path device, and the condenser of FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the hydrogen generation device with the removable filtration structure of FIG. 1 in another view. [Figure 6A] FIG. 6A is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 6B] FIG. 6B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. [Figure 6C] FIG. 6C is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. [Figure 6D]FIG. 6D shows a simplified gas flow schematic of a hydrogen generation device with a removable filtration structure according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6E] FIG. 6E shows a simplified schematic diagram of the feed water flow for a hydrogen generation device with a removable filtration structure according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7A] FIG. 7A shows an exploded view of the filtration channel device of FIG. [Figure 7B] FIG. 7B shows a cross-sectional view of the integrated flow channel device of FIG. [Figure 7C] FIG. 7C shows a cross-sectional view of a filtration channel device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 7D] FIG. 7D shows a cross-sectional view of a filtration channel device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 7E] FIG. 7E shows a cross-sectional view of a filtration channel device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 7F] FIG. 7F shows a cross-sectional view of a filtration channel device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 7G] FIG. 7G shows a cross-sectional view of a filtration channel device according to some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 8A] FIG. 8A shows an exploded view of the condenser of FIG. [Figure 8B] FIG. 8B shows a cross-sectional view of a condenser tube of the condenser of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of a condenser tube of a condenser according to one specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] The advantages, spirit and features of the present invention will be further described and discussed in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] In order to more easily and clearly understand the advantages, spirit, and features of the present invention, the following detailed description and discussion will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings, showing examples, which are merely representative examples of the present invention, and the specific methods, devices, conditions, materials, etc., shown in the examples are not intended to limit the present invention or the corresponding embodiments.

[0034] The terms used in the various embodiments disclosed herein are used only for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and are not intended to limit the various embodiments disclosed herein. As used in the specification, the singular form "a," "an," or "an" may include the plural, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless otherwise specified, all technical terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the various embodiments disclosed herein belong. The above terms (such as terms defined in commonly used dictionaries) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context in the same technical field, and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless explicitly limited in the various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0035] As used herein, the terms "one embodiment," "one specific embodiment," and the like mean that a specific feature, structure, material, or property described in the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the denotative descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials, or properties may be combined in any suitable manner in any embodiment or in multiple embodiments.

[0036] In describing the present invention, it should be explained that the terms "couple," "connect," and "install" should be understood in a broad sense unless otherwise specified or limited. For example, they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, an internal communication between two members, a direct connection, or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art may understand the specific meaning of the above terms depending on the situation.

[0037] Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 4B. FIG. 1 shows a structural schematic diagram of a hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure of FIG. 1. FIG. 4A shows an exploded view of the water tank 1 of FIG. 1. FIG. 4B shows a structural schematic diagram of the humidifier 4 of FIG. 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4B, the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure includes a water tank 1, an electrolytic cell 2, an integrated flow path device 3, a humidifier 4, a filtering flow path device 5, and a condenser 6. The water tank 1 has a storage space 111 for storing electrolyzed water. The electrolytic cell 2 is installed in the storage space 111 of the water tank 1 and takes in electrolyzed water from the water tank 1, electrolyzes the water, generates hydrogen-containing gas, and delivers it to the water tank 1. The humidifier 4 is installed above the water tank 1 and takes in the hydrogen-containing gas and humidifies it. The humidifier 4 includes a humidifying chamber 40 and an air supply channel 41, and the humidifying chamber 40 and the air supply channel 41 are isolated from each other. The filtration flow path device 5 is connected to the water tank 1 through the air supply channel 41 of the humidifier 4, and is used to take in and filter the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the electrolytic cell 2, and to send out the filtered hydrogen-containing gas. The condenser 6 is installed above the humidifier 4 and connected to the filtration flow path device 5. The condenser 6 is used to take in and condense the hydrogen-containing gas sent out from the filtration flow path device 5. The integrated flow path device 3 is installed above the humidifier 4 and is located between the humidifier 4 and the condenser 6. The integrated flow path device 3 is connected to the condenser 6 and the humidifier 4, and is used to introduce the hydrogen-containing gas sent out from the condenser 6 into the humidifier 4. The hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtration structure of the present invention has a stacked assembly structure, and is arranged from bottom to top as follows: the water tank 1, the humidifier 4, the integrated flow path device 3, and the condenser 6.

[0038] In this specific embodiment, the outer walls of the water tank 1 and the humidifier 4 include a plurality of protruding rib structures 13, which form a honeycomb structure, although the shape of the protruding rib structures 13 is not limited to this. The plurality of protruding rib structures 13 are used to enhance the structural strength of the water tank 1 and the humidifier 4, and prevent the water tank 1 and the humidifier 4 from being deformed by the pressure difference caused by the production and flow of hydrogen-containing gas.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the water tank 1 may include a cover body 10 and a tank body 11. The tank body 11 may form an accommodation space 111 for containing electrolyzed water, and the cover body 10 may cover the tank body 11 and the accommodation space 111. The electrolytic cell 2 is installed within the accommodation space 111 of the tank body 11, so that the electrolytic cell 2 can be directly immersed in the water contained in the accommodation space 111, and the water required for electrolysis can be directly taken from the accommodation space 111, thereby avoiding the need for pipe connections. The electrolytic cell 2 includes an electrolytic cell fixing plate 21, an electrolytic cell body 210, and an electrode plate assembly 20 installed within the electrolytic cell body 210. For simplicity, FIG. 2 only shows a portion of the anode plate 202 and a portion of the cathode plate 204 of the electrode plate assembly 20. In a specific embodiment, the electrode plate assembly 20 includes an anode plate 202, a cathode plate 204, and a bipolar electrode plate positioned therebetween. These electrode plates are arranged at a predetermined interval in the electrolytic cell body 210, so that an electrode flow path is formed between two adjacent electrode plates, and all of the electrode plates form multiple electrode flow paths parallel to each other, through which water is electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen, i.e., hydrogen-containing gas. The top of the electrolytic cell 210 is provided with multiple upper openings that can communicate with the electrode flow paths and the upper half of the accommodating space 111, and similarly, the bottom of the electrolytic cell body 210 is provided with multiple lower openings (not shown in FIG. 4A ) that communicate with the electrode flow paths and the lower half of the accommodating space 111. Through the upper and lower openings, the electrolytic cell body 210 can take in water from the accommodating space 111 and send it to the electrode flow paths for electrolysis, and can also send the hydrogen-containing gas produced by electrolysis from the electrode flow paths to the accommodating space 111. As a result, the electrolysis module of the hydrogen generator of the present invention includes a housing whose entirety is located within a water tank, and heat from the electrolysis module can be dissipated by the water contained in the water tank. In practice, the hydrogen generator can also include a cooling circulation system connected to the storage space of the water tank to circulate and cool the water in the storage space, eliminating the need for a pipe connection to supply water between the electrolysis module and the water tank, thereby avoiding the problems of water and gas leakage caused by the deterioration and even detachment of the pipes over long-term use.

[0040] The anode plate 202 and the cathode plate 204 can extend outward from the electrolytic cell body 210, as shown in FIG. 4A. The extended portions of the anode plate 202 and the cathode plate 204 can be positioned in holes in the cover body 10 of the water tank 1, and can be connected to a power source within the holes to obtain the power required for electrolysis. See FIG. 4C. FIG. 4C is a schematic view of the cover body 10 of FIG. 4A from another perspective. As shown in FIG. 4C, the cover body 10 has a through-hole 1020 on one side facing the receiving space 111, into which the anode plate 202 and the cathode plate 204 can be inserted. The cover body 10 further includes a first fixing portion 1022 facing the receiving space 111. The first fixing portion 1022 includes two fixing rings, each of which surrounds the through-hole 1020, as shown in FIG. 4C. 4A also includes a second fixing part 2108, which includes two rings, each of which surrounds the extended portions of the anode plate 202 and cathode plate 204. Therefore, when the electrolytic cell 2 is installed in the water tank 1, the anode plate 202 and cathode plate 204 can be positioned within the through-hole 1020, and the fixed ring-like member of the first fixing part 1022 around the through-hole 1020 is connected to the ring-like member of the second fixing part 2108 around the anode plate 202 or cathode plate 204. By connecting the first fixing part 1022 and the second fixing part 2108, the electrolytic cell 2 is connected to the top of the cover body 10 and interlocks with each other; in other words, the electrolytic cell 2 is suspended within the receiving space 111 of the water tank 1 by the cover body 10.

[0041] In practice, when the electrolytic cell 2 electrolyzes water to generate hydrogen-containing gas and the resulting gas enters the storage space 111 of the water tank 1, the hydrogen-containing gas first accumulates at the top of the storage space 111 and is then pumped upward toward the filtering channel device 5. As the gas accumulates, the pressure inside the water tank 1 increases, compressing the cover body 10 from the inside and causing it to expand slightly and deform. Because the electrolytic cell 2 is suspended from and linked to the cover body 10, regardless of the degree to which the cover body 10 expands upward, the connection between the fixing ring-shaped member of the first fixing part 1022 and the ring-shaped member of the second fixing part 2108 ensures that the electrolytic cell 2, its anode plate 202, and its cathode plate 204 all maintain a fixed relative position with the cover body 10. Similarly, when the electrolytic cell 2 stops electrolysis or the pressure inside the water tank 1 is reduced, the cover body 10 returns to its original shape or position, linking the electrolytic cell 2 to maintain a fixed relative position with the cover 10. Since the electrolytic cell 2 maintains its relative position as the cover body 10 changes, there is no risk of water or gas leakage due to irreversible misalignment between the electrolytic cell 2 and the cover body 10 after long-term use. In particular, since the portions of the anode plate 202 and the cathode plate 204 extending from the electrolytic cell body 210 are completely sealed within the through-hole 1020 of the cover body 10, there is no risk of water vapor entering the through-hole 1020 due to misalignment and coming into contact with the anode plate 202 and the cathode plate 204.

[0042] In a specific embodiment, the fixed ring-shaped member of the first fixed part 1022 and the ring-shaped member of the second fixed part 2108 are joined to each other by thermal welding, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in fact, any fixing method that firmly joins the two and allows the portions of the anode plate and cathode plate extending from the electrolysis housing to seal the holes in the upper cover can be adopted for the hydrogen generator of the present invention.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 4C , a first positioning mechanism 1024 is provided on one side of the cover body 10 facing the storage space 111, and a second positioning mechanism 2100 is provided at a corresponding position on the electrolytic cell body 210 of the electrolytic cell 2. The first positioning mechanism 1024 and the second positioning mechanism 2100 are coupled to each other when the electrolytic cell 2 is suspended from the cover body 10, and the first positioning mechanism 1024 and the second positioning mechanism 2100 can maintain freedom of vertical movement. Specifically, the first positioning mechanism 1024 is a positioning hole, and the second positioning mechanism 2100 is a positioning pin. When the electrolytic cell 2 is suspended from the cover body 10, the second positioning mechanism 2100 is positioned on the first positioning mechanism 1024 and can move vertically. The first positioning mechanism 1024 and the second positioning mechanism 2100 can prevent lateral misalignment between the cover body 10 and the electrolytic cell 2 when the cover body 10 is deformed due to pressure accumulated in the water tank 1, thereby better preventing water and gas leakage. As described above, in the specific embodiment, the two first positioning mechanisms 1024 are both positioning holes and the two second positioning mechanisms 2100 are both positioning pins, but in practice, the two first positioning mechanisms may be positioning pins and the two second positioning mechanisms may be positioning holes, or the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism may each have one positioning pin and one positioning hole, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, in this specific embodiment, the first positioning mechanism 1024 and the second positioning mechanism 2100 are located on the sides of the anode plate 202, the cathode plate 204, and the through-hole 1020 of the cover body 10, and there are two of them in number, but the present invention does not limit the number and positions and can be determined according to the needs of users or designers.

[0044] In another embodiment, please refer to Figures 4D and 4E. Figure 4D shows a schematic view of the tank body 11 of the water tank 1 of Figure 4A from another perspective, and Figure 4E shows a schematic view of the electrolytic cell 2 of Figure 4A from another perspective. As shown in Figures 4D and 4E, the tank body 11 of the water tank 1 has a plurality of third positioning mechanisms 1100 at the bottom of its accommodating space 111, and the electrolytic cell body 210 has a plurality of fourth positioning mechanisms 2102 at the bottom, which respectively correspond to the third positioning mechanisms 1100 of the tank body 11.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, when the electrolytic cell 2 is installed in the accommodation space 111 of the water tank 1 and suspended from the cover body 10, the third positioning mechanism 1100 of the tank body 11 of the water tank 1 is movably fitted into the corresponding fourth positioning mechanism 2102 of the electrolytic cell body 210. Specifically, the third positioning mechanism 1100 may be a positioning pin, and the fourth positioning mechanism 2102 may be a tubular positioning pin, so that the third positioning mechanism 1100 can be accommodated within the fourth positioning mechanism 2102, and the third positioning mechanism 1100 and the fourth positioning mechanism 2102 extend vertically, and the third positioning mechanism 1100 can move up and down within the fourth positioning mechanism 2102, but cannot move laterally. When the electrolytic cell 2 electrolyzes water to generate hydrogen-containing gas, which accumulates in the water tank 1, the cover body 10 undergoes slight expansion and deformation due to pressure from the accommodation space 111. This causes the electrolytic cell 2 suspended from the cover body 10 to move, or when the electrolytic cell 2 stops electrolysis or the water tank 1 is depressurized, the pressure accumulated in the water tank 1 disappears, causing the cover body 10 to return to its original shape and simultaneously driving the suspended electrolytic cell 2 to move. The third positioning mechanism 1100 of the tank body 11 and the fourth positioning mechanism 2102 of the electrolytic cell body 210 limit the relative movement between the electrolytic cell 2 and the tank body 11 to vertical movement only. Because the electrolytic cell 2 is suspended from the cover body 10 and is not fixed to the tank body 11 by a method such as screws, the cover body 10 may actuate the electrolytic cell 2 under pressure, potentially causing it to tilt within the accommodation space 111. Therefore, the third positioning mechanism 1100 and the fourth positioning mechanism 2102 allow only vertical relative movement between the tank body 11 and the electrolytic cell 2, thereby preventing problems with water and gas leakage caused by the electrolytic cell 2 tilting within the water tank 1.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, the third positioning mechanisms 1100 and the fourth positioning mechanisms 2102 are three in number and located at the positions shown in Figures 4D and 4E. In practice, the present invention does not limit the number and locations of the third and fourth positioning mechanisms and can be determined according to the needs of users or designers. However, to effectively restrict the entire electrolysis module to vertical movement only, the number of third and fourth positioning mechanisms should be at least two, and they can be located at the bottom of the tank body and at different parts of the electrolysis housing, thereby effectively preventing the electrolysis module from tipping over sideways in the water tank. In addition, the first positioning mechanism 1024 of the cover body 10 and the second positioning mechanism 2100 of the electrolytic cell body 210 are interlocked with each other to position the relative relationship between the cover body 10 and the electrolytic cell 2, as well as to allow the electrolytic cell 2 to move up and down as the cover body 10 deforms or recovers its original state.

[0047] 4E, the bottom of the electrolytic cell body 210 is provided with a plurality of lower openings 2109, which, as described above, communicate with the electrode flow paths formed by the plurality of electrodes of the electrolytic cell body 210 and the lower half of the accommodating space 111. The electrolytic cell 2 is installed in the accommodating space 111 of the water tank 1 and can be immersed in water, so the lower openings 2109 can directly take in water from the water tank 1 and electrolyze it to produce hydrogen-containing gas. This allows the electrolytic cell 2 of the hydrogen generator to take in water without going through a pipeline, avoiding the problems of water and gas leaks caused by the pipelines deteriorating and even falling off over long-term use.

[0048] In conclusion, in this specific embodiment, the electrolysis module of the hydrogen generator is installed in the water tank by a hanging method and is interconnected with and interlocked with the top cover of the water tank. When the electrolysis module splits water to produce hydrogen-containing gas and increases the pressure in the water tank, the top cover of the water tank expands and deforms under the pressure, driving the electrolysis module to move and maintaining its position relative to the top cover. Therefore, the electrode plates extending from the electrolysis module remain sealed within the top cover, eliminating the risk of water or gas leakage due to irreversible displacement even after long-term use. In addition, the positioning mechanisms of the water tank's tank body, top cover, and electrolysis housing ensure that the electrolysis module does not shift laterally or tilt within the water tank, further reducing the risk of leakage.

[0049] In addition, the electrolytic cell fixing plate 21 of the electrolytic cell further includes a partition plate 211. The partition plate 211 is used to fix the electrolytic cell 2 to the water tank 1 and can divide the water tank 1 into two layers, upper and lower, with electrolysis water mainly located in the lower layer and hydrogen-containing gas generated by electrolysis mainly located in the upper layer. To maintain circulation between the upper and lower layers, the partition plate 211 has a number of circulation holes 2110 connecting the upper and lower layers. The electrolytic cell fixing plate 21 may also be an integrated flow path device. Those skilled in the art will understand that the shape of the partition plate 211 can be designed according to needs to ensure space for installing other components.

[0050] See Figures 3, 4F, 4G, 5, and 6B. Figure 4F shows an assembly diagram of the integrated flow path device 3, filtration flow path device 5, and condenser 6 of Figure 1. Figure 4G shows an exploded view of the integrated flow path device 3, filtration flow path device 5, and condenser 6 of Figure 1. Figure 5 shows a plan view of a hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtration structure based on Figure 1. Figure 6B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Figure 5. As shown in Figures 3, 4F, and 4G, in this specific embodiment, the humidifier 4 is stacked vertically above the water tank 1, the integrated flow path device 3 is stacked vertically above the humidifier 4, the condenser 6 is fixed above the integrated flow path device 3, and the filtration flow path device 5 passes through the humidifier 4 and the integrated flow path device 3 and is directly connected to the condenser 6. The air supply channel 41 of the humidifier 4 is a through-hole extending vertically upward from the bottom to the top of the humidifier 4. Furthermore, the integrated flow path device 3 also includes an opening 303 corresponding to the air supply channel 41 of the humidifier 4, and the bottom of the filtration flow path device 5 is connected to the water tank 1 through the opening 303 of the integrated flow path device 3 and the air supply channel 41 of the humidifier 4 at the same time. Therefore, the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the water tank 1 can flow directly through the filtration flow path device 5 and the condenser 6 in sequence without having to flow through the integrated flow path device 3 and the humidifier 4. In addition, the length of the filtration flow path device 5 may be longer than the combined length of the opening 303 and the air supply channel 41. After assembling the hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtering structure, the top of the filtration flow path device 5 can protrude from the integrated flow path device 3. Therefore, the user can grasp the top and directly remove the filtration flow path device 5 for replacement or cleaning without having to remove other components or devices, further improving convenience and installation efficiency.

[0051] 4G, in this specific embodiment, the integrated flow path device 3 includes a fixing mechanism 304, and the condenser 6 includes a fitting structure 605 that corresponds to and fits with the fixing mechanism 304. The fitting mechanism 605 of the condenser 6 is connected to the fixing mechanism 304 by a locking method, and the condenser 6 is fixed to the top of the integrated flow path device 3. Because the condenser 6 is located at the top of the entire hydrogen generation apparatus, the filtration flow path device 5 is a removable and detachable member. Therefore, the user can remove the filtration flow path device 5 and then directly remove and clean the condenser 6 without having to remove other parts or devices, further improving convenience and installation efficiency.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1, 3, 7A, and 7B. Figure 7A shows an exploded view of the filtration channel device 5 of Figure 3. Figure 7B shows a cross-sectional view of the filtration channel device 5 of Figure 3. As shown in Figures 3, 7A, and 7B, in this specific embodiment, the filtration channel device 5 includes a channel housing 51 having a cavity, and the dimensions of the channel housing 51 can correspond to the dimensions of the air supply channel 41 of the humidifier 4 and the opening 303 of the integrated channel device 3. The channel housing 51 has a first end 511 and a second end 512, and an upper cover 501 is installed at the first end 511. The first end 511 protrudes from the integrated channel device 3 and is directly connected to the condenser 6, and the second end 512 is connected to the cover body 10 of the water tank 1. The second end 512 of the channel housing 51 includes an attachment mechanism 513, and the cover body 10 of the water tank 1 includes an assembly mechanism 101 that fits into the attachment mechanism 513. When assembling the hydrogen generation device E equipped with a removable filtration structure, the mounting mechanism 513 of the flow path housing 51 is fitted into and tightly attached to the assembly mechanism 101 of the water tank 1, so that the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the electrolytic cell 2 flows directly from the water tank 1 to the filtration flow path device 5 and does not leak outside the water tank 1.

[0053] Furthermore, the filtration flow path device 5 has an opening 5011, and the attachment mechanism 513 and the assembly mechanism 101 of the water tank 1 also have openings. That is, the opening 5011 of the filtration flow path device 5, the cavity of the flow path housing 51, the opening of the attachment mechanism 513, the opening of the assembly mechanism 101, and the storage space 111 of the water tank 1 are all interconnected. Therefore, after the electrolytic cell 2 of the hydrogen generation device E, which has a removable filtration structure, electrolyzes the electrolytic water to generate hydrogen-containing gas, the hydrogen-containing gas flows from the storage space 111 of the water tank 1 through the openings of the assembly mechanism 101 and the attachment mechanism 513 to the filtration flow path device 5. Subsequently, after the filtration flow path device 5 filters the hydrogen-containing gas, the hydrogen-containing gas flows again from the opening 5011 to the condenser 6.

[0054] In this specific embodiment, the filtering flow path device 5 further includes a filtering member 52 installed in the cavity of the flow path housing 51 to filter alkaline substances, impurities, and electrolytes from the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the electrolytic cell 2. In practice, the filtering member 52 may be, but is not limited to, filter cotton. As shown in FIG. 7B , the filtering flow path device 5 further includes two mesh metal members 53 installed and fixed at the first end 511 and the second end 512 of the flow path housing 51, respectively, with the filtering member 52 located between the two mesh metal members 53. In practice, when the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the electrolytic cell 2 flows from the water tank 1 to the filtering flow path device 5, the filtering member 52 located in the flow path housing 51 may move with the flow of the hydrogen-containing gas. Therefore, the mesh metal member 53 can limit the movement range of the filtering member 52. In addition, the mesh metal member 53 has a structure with gaps, allowing the hydrogen-containing gas to pass through the mesh metal member 53 without clogging. In addition, the mesh metal member 53 also has a filtering function, filtering out alkaline substances, impurities, and electrolytes in the hydrogen-containing gas. In another specific embodiment, the filtering channel device may not include a filter cotton, but may include only the mesh metal member.

[0055] The hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtering structure of the present invention further includes a conductive member (e.g., a metal rod). The conductive member can extend downward from the bottom of the filtering flow path device 5 to the electrolyzed water in the water tank 1. In one embodiment, one end of the conductive member is located at the bottom of the filtering flow path device 5, and the other end of the conductive wire extends into the water tank 1.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 3, 5, 8A, and 8B. Figure 8A shows an exploded view of the condenser 6 of Figure 3. Figure 8B shows a cross-sectional view of a condenser tube 61 of the condenser 6 of Figure 3. As shown in Figure 8A, in this specific embodiment, the condenser 6 includes a support 60 and a condenser tube 61. The support 60 includes an upper support 60A and a lower support 60B that are assembled to fit together, and the lower support 60B includes a first flow path 601 and a second flow path 602, where the first flow path 601 and the second flow path 602 are isolated from each other. Furthermore, the lower support 60B includes a condensation inlet 603 and a condensation outlet 604. The condensation inlet 603 is connected to the first flow path 601 and directly to the opening 5011 of the filtration flow path device 5 (as shown in FIGS. 4G and 7A), and the condensation outlet 604 is connected to the second flow path 602 and the intake flow path 301 of the integrated flow path device 3 (as shown in FIG. 6B). In practice, the upper support 60A may include two flow paths corresponding to and fitting with the first flow path 601 and the second flow path 602, and the support 60 of the condenser 6 forms two independent and separated flow paths. The embodiment of the upper support is not limited thereto, and the upper support may be a flat plate without any flow paths, and the hydrogen-containing gas flows only through the first flow path 601 and the second flow path 602 located in the lower support.

[0057] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 , in this specific embodiment, the condenser 6 has a substantially L-shaped shape. When assembling the condenser 6, the support 60 of the condenser 6 is attached to the top surface of the integrated flow path device 3, and the condenser tubes 61 of the condenser 6 are suspended at a lateral position of the integrated flow path device 3. Furthermore, the length of the support 60 of the condenser 6 occupies more than two-thirds of the length of the side of the hydrogen generation apparatus E. Therefore, after the fitting mechanism 605 of the condenser 6 is locked to the fixing mechanism 304 of the integrated flow path device 3 (as shown in FIG. 4G ), the condenser 6 is more firmly fixed to the integrated flow path device 3 and can support the condenser tubes 61. In practice, the length of the support 60 of the condenser 6 is not limited thereto, and the length of the support 60 may occupy more than half of the length of the side of the hydrogen generation apparatus E.

[0058] In a specific embodiment, the condenser pipes 61 of the condenser 6 include a first condenser pipe 61A and a second condenser pipe 61B, and the lower support 60B includes a first connecting hole 6011A and a second connecting hole 6011B each having a thread. One end of the first condenser pipe 61A is connected to the first connecting hole 6011A and communicates with the first flow path 601, and one end of the second condenser pipe 61B is connected to the second connecting hole 6011B and communicates with the second flow path 602. The other ends of the first condenser pipe 61A and the second condenser pipe 61B, which are not connected to the support 60, are connected to each other by a connecting pipe, so that the condenser pipe 61 forms a single channel. The ends of the first condenser pipe 61A and the second condenser pipe 61B may include female threads that are fitted into the first connecting hole 6011A and the second connecting hole 6011B, respectively. After the condenser 6 is assembled, the condensation inlet 603, the first flow path 601, the first condenser pipe 61A, the second condenser pipe 61B, the second flow path 602, and the condensation outlet 604 form a single condensation flow path. In this specific embodiment, the first condenser pipe 61A and the second condenser pipe 61B are arranged horizontally and in parallel, reducing the volume and height of the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtering structure. In practice, the arrangement of the first condenser pipe and the second condenser pipe can be determined according to design or needs. Furthermore, the condenser can include two or more condenser pipes, and multiple connecting pipes can be used to form a single channel between the multiple condenser pipes.

[0059] In addition, the condenser 6 further includes a heat dissipation member 63 installed in contact with the outside of the first condenser pipe 61A and the second condenser pipe 61B. In this specific embodiment, the heat dissipation member 63 is an aluminum extrusion, and the aluminum extrusion has holes corresponding to the dimensions of the condenser pipes, allowing the condenser pipes to pass through and dissipate heat. In fact, because aluminum has a good thermal conductivity, when the hydrogen-containing gas flows through the condenser pipes 61, the aluminum extrusion collects the thermal energy in the hydrogen-containing gas through heat conduction and exchanges heat with the external air, causing the water vapor in the hydrogen-containing gas to condense and further improve condensation efficiency.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 8B , the condenser 6 further includes a plurality of spiral structures 611 respectively installed in the first condenser tube 61A and the second condenser tube 61B of the condenser tubes 61 ( FIG. 8B shows only one of the condenser tubes 61). In practice, the spiral structures 611 may be I-shaped spiral struts installed in the condenser tubes 61 to extend the length of the paths within the first condenser tube 61A and the second condenser tube 61B of the condenser tubes 61, i.e., to increase the length of the condensation flow path. Therefore, when the hydrogen-containing gas passes through the condenser tubes 61 of the condenser 6, the hydrogen-containing gas passes through the condenser tubes 61 along the spiral structures 611, thereby extending the residence time within the condenser tubes 61 and further improving the condensation efficiency.

[0061] Please refer to Figures 4B-1, 4B-2, 4G, and 6B. Figure 4B-1 shows a schematic diagram of the humidifier 4 of Figure 1 from another perspective. Figure 4B-2 shows a structural schematic diagram of the micronization device 42. In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtering structure includes a valve 32 installed in the integrated flow path device 3 and connected to the condenser 6 and the humidifier 4. The integrated flow path device 3 includes an intake flow path 301. The valve 32 includes a first valve interface 321 and a second valve interface 322. The first valve 321 is connected to the condensation outlet 604 of the condenser 6, and the second valve interface 322 is connected to the intake flow path 301 of the integrated flow path device 3. Furthermore, the hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtering structure further includes a micronization device 42 installed in the humidification chamber 40 of the humidifier 4. The atomization device 42 includes a connecting pipe 420 connected to the intake passage 301 of the integrated flow path device 3, and delivers the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the condenser 6 to the make-up water of the humidification chamber 40. In practice, part of the atomization device 42 can be installed in the make-up water. As shown in FIG. 6B, the atomization device 42 is installed at the bottom of the humidifier 4, but is not limited to this. Furthermore, the atomization device 42 can include a plurality of micropores 421. When the condenser 6 delivers the condensed hydrogen-containing gas, the hydrogen-containing gas flows sequentially through the condensation outlet 604, the first valve interface 321, the second valve interface 322, the intake passage 301, and the connecting pipe 420 of the atomization device 42. Then, it passes through the micropores 421 of the atomization device 42 and enters the make-up water of the humidification chamber 40, forming microbubbles. This allows the hydrogen-containing gas to be fully filtered and humidified by the make-up water of the humidification chamber 40.

[0062] The water tank 1, humidifier 4, filtration flow path device 5, condenser 6, and integrated flow path device 3 of the hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtration structure of the present invention are equipotential, and the hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtration structure of the present invention may further include a housing (not shown in the figure) for accommodating the above components, and the water tank 1, humidifier 4, filtration flow path device 5, condenser 6, and integrated flow path device 3, etc. may be electrically connected to the housing.

[0063] See Figures 3, 4C, 4D, and 6C. Figure 6C is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line CC in Figure 5. In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generation device E with a removable filtering structure further includes an activated carbon pipe or activated filtering pipe 7 fluidly connected to the humidifier 4 and the integrated flow path device 3. As shown in the figure, the cover body 10 of the water tank 1 includes a cover body channel 103, and the tank body 11 includes a tank body channel 113. The cover body channel 103 and the tank body channel 113 correspond to each other, and the cover body channel 103 and the internal space of the cover body 10 are isolated from each other, and the tank body channel 113 and the accommodating space 111 are isolated from each other. The bottom of the humidifier 4 is provided with a mounting interface 44, which includes an inlet connecting pipe portion 45 and an outlet connecting pipe portion 46. The mounting interface 44, outlet connecting pipe 46, cover body channel 103, and tank body channel 113 are interconnected, and the inlet connecting pipe 45 is connected to the humidifying chamber 40 and includes an air intake hole 451, but the inlet connecting pipe 45 is not directly connected to the outlet connecting pipe 46. The active filter tube 7 includes a housing 70, and to connect to the humidifier 4, the top of the active filter tube 7 passes through the tank body channel 113 and the cover body channel 103 and is fitted into the mounting interface 44. Furthermore, the inlet connecting pipe 45 is higher than the level of the make-up water in the humidifying chamber 40. When the active filter tube 7 is installed in the humidifier 4, the top of the housing 70 is tightly attached to the bottom of the humidifier 4, forming a cavity 48 between the housing 70 of the active filter tube 7 and the humidifier 4, and the humidifying chamber 40, the air intake hole 451 of the inlet connecting pipe 45, and the cavity 48 are interconnected. In addition, the active filter tube 7 is used to filter the hydrogen-containing gas in the humidifier 4, and includes an inlet port 71 at the bottom and an outlet port 72 at the top. The inlet port 71 is connected to the cavity 48, and the outlet port 72 is connected to the mounting interface 44 and the outlet connecting pipe 46. When the humidifier 4 takes in and humidifies the hydrogen-containing gas condensed in the condenser 6, the humidified hydrogen-containing gas flows from the inlet hole 451 of the inlet connecting pipe 45 to the cavity 48, passes through the inlet port 71, and flows into the active filter tube 7, filtering out impurities in the humidified hydrogen-containing gas. In addition, the integrated flow path device 3 further includes an exhaust flow path 302 connected to the outlet connecting pipe 46 of the humidifier 4.Therefore, the hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the active filter tube 7 flows from the exhaust port 72 to the attachment interface 44 , the outlet communication pipe 46 , and the exhaust flow path 302 in this order, and is sent out of the humidifier 4 .

[0064] In addition, the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtering structure further includes an atomizer coupled to the exhaust channel 302 of the integrated channel device 3 for receiving hydrogen-containing gas. This atomizer can selectively generate nebulized gas and mix it with the hydrogen-containing gas to form a healthcare gas. The atomizer 8 generates nebulized gas and mixes it with the hydrogen-containing gas to form a healthcare gas. The nebulized gas can be one or a combination of the following: water vapor, nebulized medicinal liquid, and volatile essential oil. In one specific embodiment, the atomizer 8 includes a vibrator that vibrates to atomize water, nebulized medicinal liquid, or volatile essential oil added to the atomizer 8, generating nebulized gas. The atomized gas is then mixed with the mixed gas to form a healthcare gas. The atomizer 8 can be selectively opened or closed according to the user's needs, allowing the user to inhale either the healthcare gas mixed with the nebulized gas or the mixed gas (i.e., hydrogen diluted with the second oxygen) alone.

[0065] Please refer to Figures 3 and 6A to 6D. Figure 6D shows a simplified schematic diagram of gas flow in a hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. The flow of hydrogen-containing gas is indicated by the arrows in the figure. During operation of the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure according to the present invention, the electrolytic cell 2 in the water tank 1 electrolyzes the electrolytic water to produce hydrogen-containing gas. The hydrogen-containing gas first flows from the storage space 111 of the water tank 1 to the filtration flow path device 5 and the opening 5011 of the filtration flow path device 5, and then flows again into the condenser 6 through the condensation inlet 603. Note that the condenser 6 also has a filtering function, since the condensed water produced by the condensation of the hydrogen-containing gas removes any electrolyte remaining in the hydrogen-containing gas while the water vapor in the hydrogen-containing gas is condensed in the condenser tube 61. The hydrogen-containing gas then passes through the condensation outlet 604 of the condenser 6, the intake passage 301 of the integrated flow path device 3, and the micropores of the atomization device 42 of the humidifier 4, in that order, before entering the humidification chamber 40 of the humidifier 4 and humidifying the hydrogen-containing gas. From the humidification chamber 40, the hydrogen-containing gas then passes through the exhaust passage 302 of the integrated flow path device 3 and the active filtration tube 7, before re-entering the atomizer 8. Finally, the atomizer 8 can be selectively opened or closed according to the user's needs, allowing the user to inhale a healthcare gas mixed with the hydrogen-containing gas or atomized gas.

[0066] After the hydrogen generator produces hydrogen-containing gas, the amount of water in the device gradually decreases. Therefore, after the hydrogen generator has been operating for a certain period of time, the water in the water tank needs to be periodically replenished. See FIGS. 4B, 6B, and 6E. FIG. 6E shows a simplified schematic diagram of the water supply flow of a hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 4B and 6B, the humidifier 4 further includes a backwash pipe 47, the valve 32 includes a third valve interface 323, and the backwash pipe 47 is connected to the third valve interface 323. The hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure further includes a water supply pump 308, which is installed outside the water tank 1 and connected to the backwash pipe 47. The water supply flow is indicated by the arrows in FIG. 6E. When supplying water to the hydrogen generator E with a removable filtration structure according to the present invention, replenishment water is replenished into the humidification chamber of the humidifier 4 through the water supply port 307, which is connected to the humidifier 4. Next, a water supply pump 308 installed outside the water tank 1 can send make-up water in the humidifying chamber directly to the condenser 6. Finally, the make-up water flows from the condenser 6 to the filtration channel device 5 and returns to the water tank 1. When the make-up water flows back from the condenser 6 to the water tank 1, it also backwashes the alkaline substances and electrolytes remaining in the condenser 6 and the filtration channel device 5 back into the water tank 1. The first valve interface 321 of the valve 32 can selectively communicate with the second valve interface 322 or the third valve interface 323 depending on the operating state. During normal operation of the hydrogen generating apparatus, the first valve interface 321 of the valve 32 is connected to the second valve interface 322, and the hydrogen-containing gas condensed in the condenser 6 is passed through the atomization device 42 for humidification. During water supply to the hydrogen generating apparatus, the first valve interface 321 of the valve 32 is connected to the third valve interface 323, and the make-up water is passed through the backwash pipe 47 to the condenser 6 and backwash the water tank 1.

[0067] The filtration channel device of the hydrogen generator with a removable filtration structure of the present invention may have other embodiments in addition to the embodiments described above. Please refer to FIGS. 7C to 7G. FIGS. 7C to 7G show cross-sectional views of filtration channel devices according to several embodiments of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7C, the filtration channel device 5A of this embodiment differs from the aforementioned embodiments in that the filtration member 52A of the filtration channel device 5A has a plurality of baffle structures, each of which includes an arc portion 521 and a lower hook portion 522 connected to the arc portion 521. The arc portion 521 extends upward, and the lower hook portion 522 extends downward from the upper end of the arc portion 521. The baffle structures are alternately installed in the channel housing 51A to form the filtration channel 54. In practice, the arc portion 521 extends upward along the inner wall of the filtration channel device 5A, and the lower hook portion 522 extends downward and to the right from the upper end of the arc portion 521, and then extends downward and to the left again. The baffle structures can alternately protrude from the opposing inner walls of the flow path housing 51A toward the cavity of the flow path housing 51A, or can be integrally molded with the flow path housing 51A. The filtration flow path 54 may be S-shaped. When hydrogen-containing gas generated in the water tank 1 flows through the filtration flow path 54 of the filtration flow path device 5A, the lower hook portion 522 of the baffle structure prevents alkaline substances, impurities, and electrolytes in the hydrogen-containing gas from passing through, causing the alkaline substances, impurities, and electrolytes to adhere to and remain on the baffle structure of the filtration flow path device 5A, further achieving a filtering effect. Similarly, when supplying water to a hydrogen generation device equipped with a removable filtration structure, make-up water flows through the filtration flow path 54 of the filtration flow path device 5A. At this time, the make-up water also backwashes the alkaline substances, impurities, and electrolytes remaining in the baffle structure into the water tank. The baffle structure is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 7C; the baffle structure may also be the embodiments shown in filtration flow path devices 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E of FIGS. 7D to 7G. In fact, the lower hook portion of the baffle structure may extend only in the lower right or lower left direction.

[0068] The condenser of the hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure of the present invention may have other embodiments in addition to those described in the above specific embodiment. See FIG. 9. FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of a condenser tube 61' of a condenser according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, in this specific embodiment, the inner wall of the condenser 61' is provided with a delay structure 611'. In practice, the inner surface of the condenser tube 61' is provided with a plurality of protrusions to form the delay structure 611', which can increase the path length of the condensation flow path. The protrusions can also form an internal thread structure on the inner surface of the condenser tube 61'. In another specific embodiment, the delay structure is not limited to protrusions on the surface, but can also include other structures that can delay the flow rate of the liquid, such as a mesh structure. In addition, in one specific embodiment, the heat dissipation member of the condenser is a plurality of heat dissipation fins. The heat dissipation fins have a plurality of holes, and the condenser tube can be inserted through the holes. In practice, the heat dissipation fins can be a two-piece combined structure or a three-dimensional wave structure, which increases the heat dissipation surface area per volume. The heat dissipating fins may not have holes and may be arranged to surround the condenser tube for heat dissipation.Furthermore, a plurality of heat dissipating fins may be arranged at regular intervals.

[0069] In conclusion, the hydrogen generator with a removable filtering structure of the present invention includes a filtering channel device and a condenser that can be individually removed. When the filtering channel device and the condenser need to be cleaned or when the filtering element of the filtering channel device needs to be replaced, the user can directly remove the filtering channel device and remove the condenser without having to remove other elements or devices, further improving convenience and installation efficiency. Furthermore, the condenser of the hydrogen generator with a removable filtering structure of the present invention effectively improves the condensation path and heat dissipation function by using a single, extendable channel and heat dissipation element, further improving condensation and filtering efficiency.

[0070] The above detailed description of the preferred specific examples is intended to more clearly explain the features and spirit of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to the preferred specific examples disclosed above. On the contrary, the intention is to cover various modifications and equivalent solutions within the scope of the claims to which the present invention is directed. Although the present invention has been disclosed as an embodiment as described above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is subject to the scope of the attached patent application.

Claims

1. A hydrogen generation device with a removable filtration structure, a water tank having a storage space for storing electrolyzed water; an electrolytic cell that is installed in the storage space of the water tank, takes in the electrolyzed water from the water tank, electrolyzes the water, and generates and sends out a hydrogen-containing gas; a humidifier stacked above the water tank and used to humidify the hydrogen-containing gas, the humidifier comprising a humidification chamber for containing make-up water; a filtering flow path device coupled to the water tank, the filtering flow path device including a flow path housing and a filtering member installed in the flow path housing, the filtering flow path device being used to take in the hydrogen-containing gas generated in the electrolytic cell, filter it, and send out the filtered hydrogen-containing gas; a condenser stacked above the water tank, the condenser being fluidly connected to the filtration flow path device and used to capture and condense the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the filtration flow path device; an integrated flow path device stacked above the water tank, the integrated flow path device including an intake flow path, the intake flow path fluidly connected to the condenser and the humidification chamber, and used to introduce the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the condenser into the humidification chamber; a hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure, characterized in that the filtration flow path device, the condenser, and the humidifier are each fitted into the integrated flow path device, and the filtration flow path device penetrates the humidifier and the integrated flow path device and can be removed and separated from the humidifier and the integrated flow path device.

2. 2. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1, wherein the humidifier further comprises an air supply channel extending upward from the bottom of the humidifier to the top of the humidifier, the air supply channel being isolated from the humidifying chamber, and the filtering channel device passing through the air supply channel.

3. 3. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 2, wherein the integrated flow passage device includes an aperture, and the filtering flow passage device passes through the aperture.

4. 4. The hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 3, wherein the length of the filtering flow path device is longer than the combined length of the opening and the air supply channel, and the filtering flow path device passes through the integrated flow path device and is directly connected to the condenser.

5. 2. The hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1, wherein the condenser is removably fitted to the integrated flow path device, and the condenser includes a support fitted to the integrated flow path device, a condenser tube removably fitted to the support, and a heat dissipation member covering the condenser tube.

6. 6. The hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 5, wherein the condenser further includes a spiral structure installed in the condenser tube, thereby forming a condensation flow path in the condenser tube, and the hydrogen-containing gas passes through the condenser tube along the condensation flow path.

7. 6. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 5, wherein the length of the support for the condenser occupies at least half of the length of the side of the hydrogen generating apparatus.

8. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1 , wherein the filtering channel device further comprises a mesh metal member installed in the channel housing.

9. 2. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1, wherein the filtering member is a plurality of baffle structures, and the plurality of baffle structures are alternately installed in the flow path housing to form a filtering flow path.

10. 10. The hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtration structure of claim 9, wherein each baffle structure includes an arc portion and a lower hook portion connected to the arc portion, the arc portion extending upward and the lower hook portion extending downward from the top of the arc portion.

11. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 9 , wherein the filtering flow path comprises an S-shaped flow path.

12. 2. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtration structure according to claim 1, further comprising a micro-atomization device installed in the humidifying chamber, the micro-atomization device being fluidly connected to the condenser via the integrated flow path device, the micro-atomization device being used to atomize the hydrogen-containing gas sent out from the condenser and uniformly distribute the hydrogen-containing gas in the humidifying chamber, and the micro-atomization device further comprising a plurality of micro-pores, whereby the hydrogen-containing gas passes through the micro-pores to reach the humidifying chamber and form a plurality of micro-bubbles in the make-up water.

13. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1 , wherein the water tank and the filtering flow path device are equipotential.

14. 2. The hydrogen generation device with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1, further comprising an atomizer fitted to the integrated flow path device, wherein the atomizer takes in the hydrogen-containing gas from the integrated flow path device, and the atomizer selectively generates an atomized gas to mix with the hydrogen-containing gas to form a health care gas.

15. 2. The hydrogen generation device with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1, further comprising an active filtering tube that penetrates the water tank and is fitted to the humidifier, the active filtering tube being fluidly connected to the humidifier and the integrated flow path device, the active filtering tube being removable and separable from the water tank, the active filtering tube taking in the hydrogen-containing gas in the humidification chamber, filtering it, and sending the filtered hydrogen-containing gas to the integrated flow path device.

16. 16. The hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 15, wherein the water tank comprises a tank body and a cover body, the cover body comprises a cover body channel, and the tank body comprises a tank body channel, the active filtering tube passes through the cover body channel and the tank body channel and is connected to the humidifier, and the hydrogen-containing gas flows from the humidifier to the active filtering tube and then passes through the humidifier to the integrated flow path device.

17. 2. The hydrogen generating apparatus with a removable filtering structure according to claim 1, further comprising a conductive member, the conductive member being connected to the filtering flow channel device and extending downward into the water tank.

18. A hydrogen generation device with a removable filtration structure, a water tank having a storage space for storing electrolyzed water; an electrolytic cell that takes in the electrolyzed water from the water tank, electrolyzes the water, and generates and sends out a hydrogen-containing gas; a humidifier stacked above the water tank and used to humidify the hydrogen-containing gas, the humidifier comprising a humidification chamber for containing make-up water; a filtering flow path device coupled to the water tank, the filtering flow path device being used to take in the hydrogen-containing gas produced in the electrolytic cell, filter it, and send out the filtered hydrogen-containing gas; a condenser stacked above the water tank, the condenser being fluidly connected to the filtration flow path device and used to capture and condense the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the filtration flow path device; an integrated flow path device stacked above the water tank, the integrated flow path device being fluidly connected to the condenser and the humidification chamber and used to introduce the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the condenser into the humidification chamber; an active filtration tube fluidly connected to the humidifier and the integrated flow path device, the active filtration tube taking in the hydrogen-containing gas in the humidification chamber, filtering the gas, and sending the filtered hydrogen-containing gas to the integrated flow path device; the filtration flow path device, the condenser, and the humidifier are each fitted into the integrated flow path device, the filtration flow path device passes through the humidifier and the integrated flow path device and can be removed and separated from the humidifier and the integrated flow path device, and the active filtration tube passes through the water tank and is fitted into the humidifier, and the active filtration tube can be removed and separated from the water tank and the humidifier.

19. 19. The hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtration structure of claim 18, wherein the electrolytic cell is installed in the accommodating space of the water tank, the water tank including a tank body and a cover body, the electrolytic cell having an electrolytic cell body, the cover body including a first fixing part, and the electrolytic cell body including a second fixing part facing the cover body and connected to the first fixing part, thereby suspending the electrolytic cell from the cover body.

20. 20. A hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure as described in claim 19, wherein the cover body includes a first positioning mechanism, the electrolytic cell body includes a second positioning mechanism corresponding to the first positioning mechanism, and when the electrolytic cell and the cover body are connected via the first fixing part and the second fixing part so that the electrolytic cell is suspended from the cover body, the first positioning mechanisms are respectively coupled to the second positioning mechanisms.

21. 20. A hydrogen generation apparatus with a removable filtering structure as described in claim 19, wherein the tank body has a plurality of third positioning mechanisms formed on the bottom of the storage space, and the bottom of the electrolytic cell body includes a plurality of fourth positioning mechanisms corresponding to the third positioning mechanisms, and when the electrolytic cell is installed in the storage space, the third positioning mechanisms are movably fitted into the fourth positioning mechanisms, respectively.

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