Hot water heating device using electrolytic electrodes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hot water heating device using electrolytic electrodes, and is configured to include: a main body having an inlet on one side and an outlet on the other side; a (+) electrode rod installed in the main body and to which (+) electricity is applied; a (-) electrode rod installed in the main body and to which (-) electricity is applied; and a plurality of electrolytic electrodes having alternating (+) and (-) polarities, which are spaced apart and installed inside the main body in a state penetrating the (+) electrode rod and the (-) electrode rod, and have a water flow hole formed through which water flowing into the main body through the inlet passes before flowing out of the main body through the outlet; and a plurality of electrolytic electrodes having alternating (+) and (-) polarities, wherein water flows between the plurality of electrolytic electrodes having (+) and (-) electrodes, thereby generating heat according to the resistance of the water, so that the temperature of the water can be raised instantaneously and quickly to a desired temperature.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a hot water heating device, and more particularly to a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode capable of instantaneously heating water to a desired temperature using an electrolytic electrode. Background Technology

[0002] Heating means used in indoor space heating systems include heaters or air source heat pumps.

[0003] Heaters can be classified in various ways depending on the type of energy used; one type is the electric heater that utilizes electricity, and recently, air source heat pumps are being used.

[0004] Although electric heaters are currently widely used, their heating speed for producing hot water is too slow, making it impossible to instantaneously heat water to the desired temperature during heating and hot water supply. Consequently, hot water is currently stored in thermal storage tanks for use during heating and when hot water is required.

[0005] Air source heat pumps are available as an alternative to electric heaters that have these problems, but they also have many disadvantages; for instance, heating efficiency drops sharply due to the freezing of the outdoor unit in winter weather with room temperatures below -10℃, making it impossible to provide heating in cold areas.

[0006] For the reasons mentioned above, satisfactory results have not yet been obtained in hot water production using heat sources from electric heaters and air source heat pumps. Prior art literature

[0007] Published Patent 10-2020-0034263 The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the aforementioned prior art, and aims to provide a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode that can instantaneously and rapidly heat water to a desired temperature using an electrolytic electrode. means of solving the problem

[0009] A hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem comprises: a main body having an inlet and an outlet; a (+) electrode rod installed in the main body and to which (+) electricity is applied; a (-) electrode rod installed in the main body and to which (-) electricity is applied; and a plurality of electrolytic electrodes spaced apart and installed inside the main body in a state penetrating the (+) electrode rod and the (-) electrode rod, having a water flow hole formed through which water flowing into the main body through the inlet passes before flowing out to the outside of the main body through the outlet, and having (+) polarity and (-) polarity alternately in sequence.

[0010] In addition, the above (+) electrode rod and (-) electrode rod are screw-coupled with first and second fixing nuts that apply pressure to each electrolytic electrode from both sides, and an insulation module is installed on each electrolytic electrode to block the electrolytic electrode from making electrical contact with either of the above (+) electrode rod and (-) electrode rod.

[0011] Here, the insulation module comprises a first insulation ring installed between the first fixing nut and the electrolytic electrode; and a second insulation ring installed between the second fixing nut and the electrolytic electrode, penetrating the electrolytic electrode.

[0012] Meanwhile, a plurality of electrolytic electrodes are arranged such that water holes face each other on both sides with respect to the center of the electrolytic electrode, so that water introduced into the main body through the inlet flows in a zigzag pattern as it flows between the plurality of electrolytic electrodes.

[0013] In addition, a seal is installed between the edges of the electrolytic electrodes such that its outer surface is in close contact with the inner surface of the main body.

[0014] In addition, the main body is provided with a sensor holder in which a temperature sensor is installed to measure the temperature of water passing through the water flow holes of a plurality of electrolytic electrodes.

[0015] Meanwhile, the above electrolytic electrode is made of SUS316L. Effects of the invention

[0016] The hot water heating device using the electrolytic electrode of the present invention configured as described above has the advantage of being able to instantaneously and rapidly raise the temperature of the water to a desired temperature by generating heat according to the resistance of the water as water flows between a plurality of electrolytic electrodes having (+) electrodes and (-) electrodes in a sequential alternating manner.

[0017] In addition, by arranging multiple electrolytic electrodes so that the water holes face each other on both sides, the water flowing between the electrolytic electrodes flows in a zigzag pattern, which has the advantage of raising the temperature of the water more quickly. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention. FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are cross-sectional views of a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a disassembled view of a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are cross-sectional views of a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention.

[0021] A hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to the present invention comprises a main body (10), a (+) electrode rod (20) installed in the main body (10), a (-) electrode rod (30) installed in the main body (10), a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) spaced apart and installed inside the main body (10) in a state penetrating the (+) electrode rod (20) and the (-) electrode rod (30), and first and second fixing nuts (50, 60) and an insulating module (70) installed on the (+) electrode rod (20) and the (-) electrode rod (30).

[0022] The above main body (10) is provided with an inlet (11a), an outlet (12a), and a sensor holder (12b), and is composed of a body (11) with one side open and a cover (12) that seals the open side of the body (11).

[0023] The above body (11) has an empty space formed inside and a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) are installed. The body (11) is provided with an inlet (11a) at the other end of the outer surface so that water from the outside flows into the body (11).

[0024] The above cover (12) is installed on the body (11) using a plurality of shafts (13) and a nut (14) that is screw-coupled to the shafts (13), and is provided with an outlet (12a) and a sensor holder (12b).

[0025] The above-mentioned outlet (12a) is a passage through which water introduced through the inlet (11a) flows between a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) and then flows out of the main body (10).

[0026] A temperature sensor (not shown) is installed in the sensor holder (12b) to measure the temperature of water that flows toward the outlet (12a) after passing through the water holes (40a) of a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40).

[0027] The above (+) electrode rod (20) penetrates the sealed other side of the body (11), with one end exposed to the outside and the other end received inside the body (11). (+) electricity is applied from the outside through the exposed end of this (+) electrode rod (20).

[0028] The above (-) electrode rod (30) is installed parallel to the (+) electrode rod (20) installed along the longitudinal direction of the main body (10), and penetrates the sealed other side of the body (11), with one end exposed to the outside and the other end received inside the body (11). Through the exposed end of this (-) electrode rod (30), (-) electricity is applied from the outside.

[0029] The above electrolytic electrode (40) is made of SUS316L material to prevent corrosion, and a number of them are installed at regular intervals inside the main body (10), and each electrolytic electrode (40) has a water hole (40a) formed therein.

[0030] These multiple electrolytic electrodes (40) are manufactured in the shape of discs and are attached to the inner surface of a body (11) that has cylindrical edges. Accordingly, empty spaces are formed between the multiple electrolytic electrodes (40), and these empty spaces serve as channels for water to flow.

[0031] In addition, a silicone sealing (41) in the shape of a round ring is installed between the edges of a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40), and the outer surface of the sealing (41) is adhered to the inner surface of the main body (10), thereby preventing water that has flowed between the electrolytic electrodes (40) from leaking between the edges of the electrolytic electrodes (40) and the inner surface of the main body (10).

[0032] Meanwhile, a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) spaced apart and installed inside the main body (10) have (+) and (-) polarities that alternate sequentially. That is, if the electrolytic electrode (40) that first comes into contact with the water flowing into the main body (10) takes on a (-) polarity, the electrolytic electrode (40) installed next takes on a (+) polarity, and then the electrolytic electrode (40) installed next takes on a (-) polarity.

[0033] When multiple electrolytic electrodes (40) sequentially alternate between positive and negative polarities, water flowing into the main body (10) through the inlet (11a) flows between the multiple electrolytic electrodes (40) while passing through the water flow holes (40a) formed in each electrolytic electrode (40) before flowing out of the main body (10) through the outlet (12a), and in this process, heat is generated through the phenomenon of water electrolysis, thereby instantly producing hot water.

[0034] In addition, the present invention is configured such that when a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40), each having a water hole (40a) formed therein, are installed at regular intervals on a (+) electrode rod (20) and a (-) electrode rod (30), the plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) are arranged such that the water holes (40a) face each other on both sides relative to the center of the electrolytic electrodes (40). Accordingly, water introduced into the main body (10) through the water inlet (11a) flows in a zigzag shape when flowing between the plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40).

[0035] For example, if the water flow hole (40a) of the first electrolytic electrode (40) is positioned at the top, the water flow hole (40a) of the second electrolytic electrode (40) is positioned at the bottom, the water flow hole (40a) of the third electrolytic electrode (40) is positioned at the top again, and the water flow hole (40a) of the fourth electrolytic electrode (40) is positioned at the bottom again. In this way, water flows within the space between the electrolytic electrodes (40) for a sufficient amount of time, thereby further promoting the electrolysis of water and generating sufficient heat, so that hot water can be efficiently produced.

[0036] Meanwhile, a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) acquire positive and negative polarities by forming electrical contacts with the (+) electrode rod (20) and the (-) electrode rod (30). The method by which the electrolytic electrodes (40) and the (+) and (-) electrode rods (20, 30) form electrical contacts is explained as follows.

[0037] The (+) electrode rod (20) and the (-) electrode rod (30) are screw-coupled with first and second fixing nuts (50, 60) made of a conductive material that press on each electrolytic electrode (40) from both sides, thereby fixing the position of the electrolytic electrode (40).

[0038] That is, when the (+) electrode rod (20) penetrates the electrolytic electrode (40), a first fixing nut (50) and a second fixing nut (60) are provided on each side of the electrolytic electrode (40) at the penetration point, and the first fixing nut (50) is spirally coupled with the (+) electrode rod (20) and the second fixing nut (60) is spirally coupled with the (+) electrode rod (20), thereby pressing both sides of the electrolytic electrode (40) respectively so that the electrolytic electrode (40) no longer moves on the (+) electrode rod (20) and its installation position is determined.

[0039] Likewise, when the (-) electrode rod (30) penetrates the electrolytic electrode (40), a first fixing nut (50) and a second fixing nut (60) are provided on each side of the electrolytic electrode (40) at the penetration point, and the first fixing nut (50) is spirally coupled with the (-) electrode rod (30) and the second fixing nut (60) is spirally coupled with the (-) electrode rod (30), thereby pressing both sides of the electrolytic electrode (40) respectively so that the electrolytic electrode (40) no longer moves on the (-) electrode rod (30) and its installation position is determined.

[0040] In addition, each electrolytic electrode (40) is equipped with an insulating module (70) that blocks the electrolytic electrode (40) from making electrical contact with either the (+) electrode rod (20) or the (-) electrode rod (30).

[0041] The above insulation module (70) is composed of a first insulation ring (71) made of an insulating material such as Teflon, and a second insulation ring (72) made of an insulating material such as Teflon facing the first insulation ring (71).

[0042] The first insulating ring (71) is installed between the first fixing nut (50) and the electrolytic electrode (40), with one side facing the first fixing nut (50) and the other side facing the electrolytic electrode (40).

[0043] The second insulating ring (72) is installed between the second fixing nut (60) and the electrolytic electrode (40), with one side in contact with the second fixing nut (60) and the other side in close contact with the electrolytic electrode (40) while penetrating the electrolytic electrode (40).

[0044] When the insulation module (70) as described above is installed between the first electrolytic electrode (40) and the (+) electrode rod (20), the insulation module (70) is not installed between the (-) electrode rod (30) and the first electrolytic electrode (40). In this case, the insulation module (70) is not installed between the second electrolytic electrode (40) and the (+) electrode rod (20), the insulation module (70) is installed between the (-) electrode rod (30) and the second electrolytic electrode (40), the insulation module (70) is installed between the third electrolytic electrode (40) and the (+) electrode rod (20), and the insulation module (70) is installed between the (-) electrode rod (30) and the third electrolytic electrode (40).

[0045] When this installation pattern is repeated, the first electrolytic electrode (40) has a (-) polarity, the second electrolytic electrode (40) has a (+) polarity, and the third electrolytic electrode (40) has a (-) polarity again, and this pattern is repeated until the last electrolytic electrode (40). Explanation of the symbols

[0046] 10: Main body 11: Body 11a: Inlet 12: Cover 12a: Water outlet 12b: Sensor holder 13: Shaft 14: Nut 20: (+) electrode rod 30: (-) electrode rod 40: Electrolytic electrode 40a: Water hole 41: Sealing 50: First fixing nut 60: Second fixing nut 70: Insulation module 71: First insulating ring 72: Second insulating ring

Claims

Claim 1 A main body (10) equipped with an inlet (11a) and an outlet (12a); a positive electrode rod (20) installed on the main body (10) to which positive electricity is applied; and a negative electrode rod (30) installed on the main body (10) to which negative electricity is applied;The device includes a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) that are installed at regular intervals inside the main body (10) with a penetrating state through the positive electrode rod (20) and the negative electrode rod (30), each having a water flow hole (40a) formed therein and having alternating positive and negative polarities. The plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) are arranged so that the water flow holes (40a) of adjacent electrolytic electrodes (40) are located on opposite sides relative to the center of the electrolytic electrodes (40), so that water introduced through the water inlet (11a) flows in a zigzag pattern between the plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40). A sealing (41) made of a round ring-shaped silicone material, with its outer surface in close contact with the inner surface of the main body (10), is installed between the edges of the plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40), so that water introduced between the electrolytic electrodes (40) leaks between the edges of the electrolytic electrodes (40) and the inner surface of the main body (10). The positive electrode rod (20) and the negative electrode rod (30) are screw-coupled with a first fixing nut (50) and a second fixing nut (60) of a conductive material that press against each side of each electrolytic electrode (40), and an insulating module (70) is installed on each electrolytic electrode (40) to block the electrical contact between either the positive electrode rod (20) or the negative electrode rod (30) and the electrolytic electrode (40). The insulating module (70) includes a first insulating ring (71) installed between the first fixing nut (50) and the electrolytic electrode (40), and a second insulating ring (72) installed between the second fixing nut (60) and the electrolytic electrode (40) and penetrating the electrolytic electrode (40). The installation location of the insulating module (70) is such that the positive electrode rod (20) is adjacent to each electrolytic electrode (40). A hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode, characterized in that the plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40) alternately have (-) polarity and (+) polarity by being alternately switched between the side and the negative electrode rod (30). Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 A hot water heating device by an electrolytic electrode according to claim 1, characterized in that the main body (10) is provided with a sensor holder (12b) in which a temperature sensor is installed to measure the temperature of water passing through the water holes (40a) of a plurality of electrolytic electrodes (40). Claim 7 A hot water heating device using an electrolytic electrode according to claim 1, wherein the electrolytic electrode (40) is characterized by being made of SUS316L.

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