Erect type hydrogen water generator

Abstract

The present invention relates to a direct-flow hydrogen water generator. The present invention comprises: an inlet pipe connected to a faucet or a water supply unit of a water purifier or drinking water supply device to receive water; a pressure reducing valve installed in the inlet pipe to regulate the water pressure of the supplied water; at least one sensing sensor that detects at least one of the flow rate, pressure, and flow velocity of the water supplied through the pressure reducing valve; and a hydrogen water generator that generates hydrogen water in the water that flows in through a second inlet pipe connected to the inlet pipe after passing through the sensing sensor; wherein a metering valve is provided to regulate the amount of hydrogen water discharged through an outlet pipe provided in the hydrogen water generator and discharge it to the outside.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a direct-flow hydrogen water generator, and more specifically, to a direct-flow hydrogen water generator capable of dissolving hydrogen in water supplied by directly connecting to a tap of a water supply system or to the water supply side of a water purifier or drinking water supply device, and directly supplying hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved. Background Technology

[0002] Humans sustain life by using oxygen inhaled through respiration to burn nutrients obtained from food.

[0003] The energy generated during this combustion process is stored in ATP and used in a stable state for various activities, including intracellular metabolism.

[0004] However, since not all of the inhaled oxygen is completely burned, about 2% to 3% of the inhaled oxygen turns into reactive oxygen species.

[0005] Although reactive oxygen species protect the human body from pathogens through strong bactericidal action in the biological defense process to eliminate pathogens or foreign substances, if they are produced in excess, they damage genes, cell membranes, proteins, etc., causing disorders and ultimately becoming a cause of aging and disease.

[0006] It is known that about 90% of modern diseases are related to free radicals, and representative examples include brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as well as cancer, cataracts, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, allergies, arthritis, hepatitis, and nephritis.

[0007] Furthermore, it has recently been revealed that reactive oxygen species are involved in various aging phenomena, as well as skin diseases, blemishes, freckles, and wrinkles. In this regard, as hydrogen water containing hydrogen is known to be effective in preventing and treating adult diseases such as cancer and diabetes as a means to artificially remove reactive oxygen species from the body, research on this topic is actively underway.

[0008] Based on these results, it is being proposed in the industry to produce hydrogen gas by electrolyzing water and dissolving it in water to make hydrogen water for drinking.

[0009] Prior art using this method is known to include Korean registered patent No. 10-1805760 (portable hydrogen water generating device), Korean published patent No. 10-2018-0123809 (portable alkaline hydrogen water generator using carbon fiber), Korean registered patent No. 10-2027887 (portable hydrogen water generator), and many others.

[0010] However, in the case of portable hydrogen water production devices, this conventional technology had limitations in increasing the dissolved hydrogen amount because hydrogen generation was not smooth or sufficient due to the structure of the electrode plate for hydrogen generation.

[0011] In addition, there was a problem in that hydrogen generation was not smooth or sufficient because water was supplied to only one side of the electrode.

[0012] In addition, there was a problem in that the installation structure of the electrolysis device and electrode plates, which are electrical devices for generating hydrogen water, was complex, making the assembly process difficult and consequently increasing manufacturing costs.

[0013] In addition, as it is used for a long time, impurities accumulate on the electrolysis device and electrode plates, hardening and forming a layer of scale that adheres. In such cases, the hydrogen production efficiency is further reduced, so the electrolysis device must be disassembled to clean the scale.

[0014] However, as mentioned above, there was another problem in that the installation structure of the electrolysis device and electrode plates was complex, making the work of disassembly, cleaning, and assembly complicated and difficult.

[0015] Accordingly, in order to solve the various problems of the conventional hydrogen water generating device described above, the applicant has improved the structure of the hydrogen water generator, particularly the structure of the electrolysis device and electrode plate, to make disassembly, cleaning, and assembly easier, and has filed patent applications No. 10-2022-0097028 (Title of Invention: Portable Hydrogen Water Generator) and No. 10-2022-0097029 (Title of Invention: Hydrogen Water Generator).

[0016] However, the portable hydrogen water generator and hydrogen water generator for which the applicant is currently applying for a patent, as described above, had a structural problem in that, as the structure was made slimmer and easier to carry, the internal volume, that is, the amount of hydrogen water generated, was small.

[0017] Ultimately, there was a structural problem in that it was not possible to simultaneously supply hydrogen water to multiple people in homes or businesses as a substitute for regular drinking water, or to use it for multiple purposes other than drinking, such as for ice making. Prior art literature

[0018] (Patent Document 0001) KR 10-1805760 B1(Patent Document 0002) KR 10-2018-0123809 A(Patent Document 0003) KR 10-2027887 A The problem to be solved

[0019] Accordingly, the technical problem that the present invention aims to solve, that is, the objective of the present invention, is to provide a direct-flow hydrogen water generator that increases the dissolved hydrogen amount by improving the structure of a hydrogen generating device to smoothly generate a large amount of hydrogen in the supplied water.

[0020] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a direct-flow hydrogen water generator that can increase the dissolved hydrogen amount by smoothly generating a large amount of hydrogen in the supplied water and thereby supply a large amount of hydrogen water.

[0021] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a direct-flow hydrogen water generator that can expand the range of use by effectively using it in commercial establishments or households by smoothly generating a large amount of hydrogen in the supplied water, thereby increasing the amount of dissolved hydrogen and consequently supplying a large amount of hydrogen water. means of solving the problem

[0022] To achieve the above objective, an embodiment of the present invention provides a direct-flow hydrogen water generator characterized by comprising: an inlet pipe connected to a faucet or a water supply unit of a water purifier or drinking water supply device to receive water; a pressure reducing valve installed in the inlet pipe to regulate the water pressure of the supplied water; at least one sensing sensor that detects at least one of the flow rate, pressure, and flow velocity of the water supplied through the pressure reducing valve; and a hydrogen water generator that generates hydrogen water in the water that flows in through a second inlet pipe connected to the inlet pipe after passing through the sensing sensor; wherein a metering valve is provided to regulate the amount of hydrogen water discharged through an outlet pipe provided in the hydrogen water generator and discharge it to the outside.

[0023] A first variation for effectively implementing the purpose of the above embodiment is effective in that a plurality of second and third hydrogen water generators are further provided between the water outlet pipe and the metering valve.

[0024] A second variation for effectively implementing the purpose of the above embodiment is effective in that the second inlet pipe includes a nozzle pipe and a venturi pipe having an inner diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the inlet pipe so that the flow rate of water flowing into the interior of the hydrogen water generator through the inlet pipe is fast and the fluid pressure is low.

[0025] A third variation for effectively implementing the purpose of the above embodiment is effective in including a nozzle and a venturi tube, wherein the inner diameter of the second inlet pipe connecting the outlet pipe and the second hydrogen water generator is smaller than the inner diameter of the outlet pipe.

[0026] A fourth variant for effectively implementing the purpose of the above embodiment comprises a hydrogen water generator having a cylindrical space inside, wherein a cathode is formed on the upper side and an anode is formed on the lower side separated by a diaphragm; wherein the cathode is provided with a silicon ring, a first electrode, a first electrode ring, and a second electrode, and the anode is provided with a second electrode ring, a third electrode, and an electrode fixing nut, wherein the first, second, and third electrodes are provided in the shape of a platinum-plated disc to increase electrical conductivity, and the first and second electrode rings are provided as carbon rings in which carbon is mixed with silicon to increase electrical conductivity. Effects of the invention

[0027] The present invention, with the above-described configuration, has the following effects.

[0028] First, by improving the structure of the hydrogen generator to lower the pressure of the supplied water and accelerate the flow rate, a large amount of hydrogen is smoothly generated, and consequently, the dissolved amount of hydrogen is increased.

[0029] Second, by expanding the hydrogen water generation capacity of the hydrogen generating device and improving its size and structure, and by arranging multiple hydrogen water generators to generate hydrogen water accordingly, a large amount of hydrogen is smoothly generated in a large amount of water supplied, thereby increasing the dissolved hydrogen content and consequently, there is also the effect of being able to simultaneously supply a large amount of hydrogen water to a large number of people.

[0030] Third, by expanding the hydrogen water generation capacity of the hydrogen generating device and manufacturing it so that its size, structure, and purpose are not different from the range and purpose of general water purifiers, it not only smoothly generates a large amount of hydrogen water but also increases the dissolved hydrogen content and, accordingly, enables the continuous supply of a large amount of hydrogen water, thereby expanding the range of choices and allowing for diverse applications of hydrogen water. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0031] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the hydrogen water generation system of a direct-flow hydrogen water generator according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing another example in which multiple hydrogen water generators are installed in a direct-flow type hydrogen water generator according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal component configuration of a hydrogen water generator in a direct-flow hydrogen water generator according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0032] FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen water generation system of a direct-type hydrogen water generator according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of another example in which multiple hydrogen water generators are installed in parallel in a direct-type hydrogen water generator according to the present invention.

[0033] To elaborate, the present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description.

[0034] However, this is not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0035] As described above, the direct-flow hydrogen generator according to the present invention is installed inside a case, which is omitted from separate drawings, and the case is equipped with a power supply unit that receives external power, a pipe through which tap water is introduced, and a tap through which hydrogen water containing dissolved hydrogen is discharged.

[0036] Of course, since the external appearance described above is not significantly different from the shape of a general water purifier, a detailed drawing representation thereof is omitted.

[0037] However, the internal structure of the direct-type hydrogen water generator according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0038] The direct-flow hydrogen water generator according to the present invention is used by connecting it to a tap of the water supply system or to the water supply unit of a water purifier or drinking water supply device.

[0039] To this end, an inlet pipe (10) is provided to receive water necessary for hydrogen water from a water tap or water purifier.

[0040] The pipe of the inlet pipe (10) is equipped with a pressure reducing valve (20) that controls the water pressure and the flow rate of the water supplied through the inlet pipe (10).

[0041] In addition, at least one sensing sensor (30) is provided adjacent to the pressure reducing valve (20) to detect at least one of the flow rate, pressure, and flow velocity of the water supplied through the pressure reducing valve (20).

[0042] The above detection sensor (30) detects the flow of water and, when water flows, operates the hydrogen water generator described later to generate hydrogen, and when water flow is not detected, it functions to cut off the power supplied to the main body of the direct-flow hydrogen water generator or the hydrogen water generator.

[0043] To satisfy this, it is effective to have multiple sensing sensors (30) for each function, and the role of one sensing sensor (30) is, for example, to sense the pressure of the water flowing inside the inlet pipe (10), and the other sensing sensor (30) senses the flow rate and flow rate of the water.

[0044] In other words, if the water pressure is high or the flow rate is slow, it becomes difficult to generate hydrogen in the hydrogen water generator, so it functions as a power safety device that detects this and turns the power ON / OFF, or detects whether the flow rate for generating hydrogen water is an appropriate amount and turns the power ON / OFF.

[0045] More specifically, since hydrogen water cannot be generated when water does not flow, the detection sensor (30) detects when water flow is not detected due to factors such as water shortage or when water pressure is excessively high, and performs the function of turning the power ON / OFF so as not to cause an overload.

[0046] After passing through the detection sensor (30), the water flowing into the inlet pipe (10) flows into the hydrogen water generator (40).

[0047] The hydrogen water generator (40) is provided with a second inlet pipe (11) connected to the inlet pipe (10) on one side and an outlet pipe (12) on the other side through which hydrogen water, that is, hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved, is discharged, and the amount of hydrogen water discharged through the outlet pipe (12) is controlled by a metering valve (50) and discharged to the outside.

[0048] Preferably, the second inlet pipe (11) is effective in having a nozzle pipe or a venturi pipe structure having an inner diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the inlet pipe (10) so that the flow rate of water flowing into the interior of the hydrogen water generator (40) through the inlet pipe (10) is fast and the fluid pressure is low.

[0049] Of course, it is effective to connect the pipe connecting the above-mentioned outlet pipe (12) and the above-mentioned metering valve (50) in the same way as above, with a structure of a nozzle pipe or a venturi pipe having an inner diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the outlet pipe (12).

[0050] Meanwhile, although FIG. 1 illustrates and describes the hydrogen water generated from a single hydrogen water generator (40) being discharged through a metering valve (50), it is not limited thereto, and as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of second and third hydrogen water generators (40') (40") may be further provided between the discharge pipe (12) of the hydrogen water generator (40) and the metering valve (50).

[0051] The reason for providing multiple second and third hydrogen water generators (40')(40") as described above is that hydrogen water in which hydrogen is dissolved by the hydrogen water generator (40) can be discharged with more hydrogen dissolved while passing through the second and third hydrogen water generators (40')(40").

[0052] In order to effectively implement the purpose of the above embodiment, it is effective to provide the inner diameter of the second inlet pipe (11), which is connected to the outlet pipe (12) provided in the hydrogen water generator (40) and connected to an adjacent hydrogen water generator (40')(40"), as a nozzle or venturi tube having an inner diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the outlet pipe (12), similar to the structure described above.

[0053] FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of components mounted inside a hydrogen water generator according to the present invention.

[0054] That is, the hydrogen water generator (40) is provided so as to be detachable by a cover (C), and a cylindrical part storage space, represented by a dotted line, is formed inside.

[0055] In the above cylindrical space, a negative electrode is formed on the upper side and a positive electrode is formed on the lower side, separated by a diaphragm (45).

[0056] The above cathode is sequentially provided with a silicon ring (41), a first electrode (42), a first electrode ring (43), and a second electrode (44) in contact with the upper surface of the diaphragm (45) from the upper side to the lower side.

[0057] The above anode is sequentially provided with a second electrode ring (46) in contact with the lower surface of the diaphragm (45), a third electrode (47), and an electrode fixing nut (48) on the lower side.

[0058] Preferably, the first, second, and third electrodes (42)(44)(47) are provided in the shape of a platinum-plated disc to increase electrical conductivity, and the first and second electrode rings (43)(46) are provided as carbon rings mixed with silicon to increase electrical conductivity.

[0059] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention, as described in detail above, can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical concept or essential features of the invention.

[0060] Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0062] 10 ; Inlet pipe 11 ; Second inlet pipe 12 ; Outlet pipe 20 ; Pressure reducing valve 30 ; Strong detection 40 ; Hydrogen water generator 40', 40" ; 2nd, 3rd hydrogen water generator 41 ; silicone ring 42 ; First electrode 43 ; First electrode ring 44 ; Second electrode 45 ; Diaphragm 46 ; 2nd electrode ring 47 ; 3rd electrode 48 ; Electrode fixing nut 50 ; Metering valve

Claims

Claim 1 An inlet pipe connected to a faucet or a water supply unit of a water purifier or drinking water supply device to receive water; a pressure reducing valve installed in the inlet pipe to regulate the water pressure of the supplied water; a sensing sensor that detects the condition of the water supplied through the pressure reducing valve; and a hydrogen water generator that generates hydrogen water in the water that flows in through a second inlet pipe connected to the inlet pipe after passing through the sensing sensor. A direct-flow hydrogen water generator comprising: a metering valve that controls the amount of hydrogen water discharged through an outlet pipe provided in the hydrogen water generator and discharges it to the outside; wherein the sensing sensor comprises a first sensing sensor that detects the pressure of water flowing through the inlet pipe and a second sensing sensor that detects the flow rate or velocity of the water; wherein the second inlet pipe is formed as a nozzle pipe or a venturi pipe having an inner diameter smaller than the inlet pipe to increase the velocity of water flowing into the interior of the hydrogen water generator and decrease the pressure; and a pipe connecting the outlet pipe and the metering valve is also formed as a nozzle pipe or a venturi pipe having an inner diameter smaller than the outlet pipe, thereby controlling the velocity and pressure of water flowing into the interior of the hydrogen water generator to improve hydrogen generation efficiency and dissolved hydrogen amount. Claim 2 A direct-flow hydrogen water generator according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of second and third hydrogen water generators are further provided between the water outlet pipe and the metering valve. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 In claim 1, the hydrogen water generator comprises having a cylindrical space inside, wherein a cathode is formed on the upper side and an anode is formed on the lower side with respect to a diaphragm; wherein the cathode is provided with a silicon ring, a first electrode, a first electrode ring, and a second electrode, and the anode is provided with a second electrode ring, a third electrode, and an electrode fixing nut, and the first, second, and third electrodes are provided in the shape of a disc plate plated with platinum to increase electrical conductivity, and the first and second electrode rings are provided as carbon rings in which carbon is mixed with silicon to increase electrical conductivity.

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