Electrochemical apparatus, sensors, and sensor systems

The electrochemical apparatus with controlled vapor entry and a duty cycle signal maintains sensor performance by reducing water vapor ingress, ensuring accurate oxygen and hydrogen detection with efficient power use.

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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2023037434
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-10
Publication Date
2026-06-26
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Sensors that sense oxygen and hydrogen are susceptible to contamination and deterioration of sensing function due to exposure to moisture and gases in the atmosphere, leading to a decrease in performance or failure of the sensor's circuitry.

Method used

An electrochemical apparatus is designed with a housing, a first member, and a second member between the housing and the first member, featuring through-holes and openings that control the entry and exit of water vapor to suppress contamination, using a dehumidifier and a duty cycle signal to reduce power consumption while maintaining sensing function.

Benefits of technology

The design effectively reduces the entry of water vapor, preserving the sensing function and preventing sensor failure, enabling accurate detection of oxygen and hydrogen with reduced power consumption.

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Abstract

To provide an electrochemical device capable of suppressing deterioration of sensing performance.SOLUTION: An electrochemical device according to an embodiment comprises a housing, a first member, and a second member provided between the housing and the first member, where the housing has a first through-hole with a first opening facing the first member, and the second member has a second through-hole with a second opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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