Hydrogen generation device with breathing detection function

Abstract

A hydrogen generation device with a breathing detection function. The hydrogen generation device comprises an electrolytic cell, a gas pipe, a sensor, a valve switch and a controller, wherein the electrolytic cell is used for electrolyzing water to generate a hydrogen-containing gas; the gas pipe is in communication with the electrolytic cell and has a gas outlet, and the gas pipe is used for receiving the hydrogen-containing gas and outputting the hydrogen-containing gas through the gas outlet; the sensor is used for sensing the breathing of a user to generate a breathing signal; the valve switch is arranged in the gas pipe; and the controller is electrically connected to the valve switch and the sensor, and the controller opens the valve switch on the basis of an inspiration signal, and closes the valve switch on the basis of an expiration signal. Therefore, the present invention provides the hydrogen-containing gas, and does not provide the hydrogen-containing gas in an expiration state, such that not only can excessive pressure in a breathing tube be prevented, but also the hydrogen-containing gas can be prevented from rapidly flowing to a user when the user inhales again, thereby improving the practicability and the usage experience.

Description

Hydrogen generator with breath detection function Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a hydrogen generating device, and more specifically, to a hydrogen generating device with a breathing detection function that can supply hydrogen according to the user's breathing status. Background Technology

[0002] Humans have always placed great importance on life, and many medical technologies have been developed to combat disease and prolong human life. Past medical practices were largely reactive, addressing symptoms only after disease occurred, such as surgery, medication, chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer, or the management, rehabilitation, and correction of chronic diseases. However, in recent years, many medical experts have increasingly focused on preventative medicine, such as research into health supplements, screening for and early prevention of hereditary diseases, proactively addressing potential future illnesses. Furthermore, to extend human lifespan, many anti-aging and antioxidant technologies have been developed and widely adopted, including topical skincare products and antioxidant foods / medications.

[0003] Research has found that unstable oxygen (O+), also known as free radicals (harmful free radicals), generated in the human body due to various reasons (such as disease, diet, environment, or lifestyle), can mix with inhaled hydrogen to form some water, which is then excreted from the body. This indirectly reduces the number of free radicals in the body, restoring an acidic body to a healthy alkaline state. This can have antioxidant and anti-aging effects, thereby also achieving the effects of eliminating chronic diseases and beauty and health care.

[0004] Generally, hydrogen generators are placed indoors, and the hydrogen produced is output for the user to inhale. To increase the amount of hydrogen inhaled, one can increase the duration of inhalation (e.g., inhaling hydrogen during sleep) to enhance its effectiveness, or increase the generator's output to increase the volume of hydrogen inhaled. However, when the generator is operating, it continuously produces and delivers hydrogen to the breathing tube. When the user exhales, some of the exhaled air also flows into the breathing tube. Therefore, when the user exhales, both the hydrogen produced by the generator and the exhaled air flow into the breathing tube simultaneously, preventing the user from fully inhaling the hydrogen in the tube and thus reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a hydrogen generator with a breathing detection function, which has a simple structure, is easy to operate and maintain, can solve the problems of the prior art, can provide hydrogen-containing gas, and does not provide hydrogen-containing gas during exhalation, to prevent excessive pressure in the breathing tube and avoid the rapid flow of hydrogen-containing gas to the user, thus effectively improving practicality and user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention discloses a hydrogen generator with a respiratory detection function, used to output a hydrogen-containing gas for a user to inhale, characterized in that the hydrogen generator comprises:

[0007] An electrolytic cell is used to electrolyze water to produce the hydrogen-containing gas;

[0008] A gas pipeline coupled to the electrolytic cell and having a gas outlet, the gas pipeline being used to receive the hydrogen-containing gas and to output the hydrogen-containing gas through the gas outlet;

[0009] A sensor is used to sense the user's breathing and generate a breathing signal;

[0010] A valve switch is installed in the gas pipeline; and

[0011] A controller electrically connects the valve switch to the sensor;

[0012] The controller opens the valve switch based on an inhalation signal in the breathing signal, and closes the valve switch based on an exhalation signal in the breathing signal.

[0013] The sensor is a pressure sensor. When the pressure sensor senses that the gas pressure in the gas tubing changes from high to low due to the user's breathing, the pressure sensor generates the inhalation signal in the breathing signal; when the pressure sensor senses that the gas pressure in the gas tubing changes from low to high due to the user's breathing, the pressure sensor generates the exhalation signal in the breathing signal.

[0014] The controller gradually opens the valve switch based on the inhalation signal in the breathing signal.

[0015] The device further includes a water tank and a humidifier. The water tank has a accommodating space for accommodating electrolyzed water and the electrolytic cell for electrolyzing the electrolyzed water to generate the hydrogen-containing gas. The humidifier is stacked on top of the water tank and has a humidification chamber for accommodating supplemental water and for humidifying the hydrogen-containing gas.

[0016] The device further includes a filter and a condenser stacked above the water tank. The filter is coupled to the electrolytic cell, and the condenser is coupled to the humidifier. The filter filters the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell, and the condenser includes a condensation channel for condensing the hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the filter and outputting the condensed hydrogen-containing gas.

[0017] The device further includes an integrated flow channel device stacked above the water tank and coupled to the filter, the condenser and the humidifier. The integrated flow channel device includes an inlet flow channel and an outlet flow channel. The inlet flow channel is used to input the condensed hydrogen-containing gas into the humidification chamber, and the outlet flow channel is used to output the humidified hydrogen-containing gas.

[0018] The device further includes an atomizer coupled to the integrated flow channel device. The atomizer includes an atomizing flow channel coupled to the outlet flow channel and is used to receive the humidified hydrogen-containing gas. The atomizer can selectively generate an atomized gas to mix with the hydrogen-containing gas in the atomizing flow channel to form a health-care gas.

[0019] The gas pipeline includes the condensation channel, the inlet channel, and the outlet channel.

[0020] The valve switch is located between the outlet air passage and the atomizing flow passage.

[0021] The atomizing channel includes a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface. The first interface is used to receive the humidified hydrogen-containing gas, the gas outlet is coupled to the second interface, and the sensor is disposed on the third interface.

[0022] The gas pipeline includes a gas detection tube disposed in the atomizing channel and connected to the third interface. The sensor senses the gas pressure change in the gas detection tube to generate the breathing signal, and the gas detection tube is isolated from the atomizing channel.

[0023] The device further includes a breathing tube, which includes a gas conduit, a first connecting tube, a second connecting tube, and an outlet. The gas conduit includes an outer conduit and an inner conduit. The outer conduit is connected to the second interface and the first connecting tube, and the inner conduit is connected to the gas detection tube and the second connecting tube. The outlet is connected to the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube.

[0024] The air outlet includes a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet and a fourth air outlet. The first air outlet and the second air outlet are connected to the first connecting pipe, and the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet are connected to the second connecting pipe. The first air outlet and the second air outlet are isolated from the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet.

[0025] The breathing tube further includes a heating unit disposed in the first connecting tube for heating the gas in the first connecting tube.

[0026] The filtration device comprises a plurality of separately spaced filters, each filter comprising a filter metal block compressed from metal wire.

[0027] The device further includes an active filter tube coupled to the humidifier, which is used to receive and filter the humidified hydrogen-containing gas and output the filtered hydrogen-containing gas.

[0028] It further includes a flame arrester, which is disposed at the outlet of the valve switch or at the outlet of the activated filter tube.

[0029] A hydrogen generator with a respiratory detection function is also disclosed, used to output a hydrogen-containing gas for a user to inhale, characterized in that the hydrogen generator comprises:

[0030] A water tank having a containment space for containing electrolyzed water;

[0031] An electrolytic cell is used to electrolyze the water to produce the hydrogen-containing gas;

[0032] A gas pipeline coupled to the electrolytic cell and having a gas outlet, the gas pipeline being used to receive the hydrogen-containing gas and to output the hydrogen-containing gas through the gas outlet;

[0033] A humidifier, coupled to the gas line, the humidifier includes a humidification chamber for containing a makeup water and for humidifying the hydrogen-containing gas;

[0034] A valve switch is installed in the gas pipeline; and

[0035] A first flame arrester is coupled to the gas pipeline;

[0036] The valve switch selectively opens or closes in response to the user's breathing, causing the gas pressure at the outlet to change with the user's breathing.

[0037] The valve opens gradually during the user's inhalation.

[0038] Specifically, the valve is fully open during the intake period, ranging from 1 / 2 to 2 / 3.

[0039] The device further includes a radiator coupled to the water tank and a fan disposed adjacent to the radiator. The radiator includes a heat sink base, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a plurality of tube column structures, and a plurality of heat dissipation fins. The base includes a first flow channel and a second flow channel spaced apart from each other. The inlet pipe connects the first flow channel and the receiving space, and the outlet pipe connects the second flow channel and the receiving space. Each of the tube column structures includes an inlet pipe port and an outlet pipe port. The inlet pipe port of the tube column structure connects to the first flow channel, and the outlet pipe port connects to the second flow channel. The heat dissipation fins are fitted and contact the outer wall of the tube column structures. The fan is used to introduce air into the tube column structures and the heat dissipation fins.

[0040] The device further includes a second flame arrester and an active filter tube, the active filter tube being coupled to the humidifier and used to receive and filter the humidified hydrogen-containing gas, and the second flame arrester being disposed at the outlet of the active filter tube.

[0041] The device further includes a third flame arrester and a breathing tube for the user to wear and for receiving and outputting the hydrogen-containing gas for the user to inhale, and the third flame arrester is disposed on the breathing tube.

[0042] The humidifier further includes a drain pipe that connects to the humidification chamber and extends from the bottom of the humidifier. The drain pipe is separated from the accommodating space of the water tank and is used to drain the replenishment water in the humidification chamber.

[0043] The device further includes a filter and a condenser. The filter is coupled to the electrolytic cell, and the condenser is coupled to the humidifier. The filter filters the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell, and the condenser condenses the hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the filter and outputs the condensed hydrogen-containing gas. The filter includes a plurality of separately spaced filters, each filter including a filter metal block compressed from metal wire.

[0044] In summary, the hydrogen generator with respiratory detection function of the present invention can supply hydrogen gas in a timely manner through a pressure sensor and valve switch in accordance with the user's breathing state. Hydrogen gas is provided when the user is inhaling and not when the user is exhaling. This not only prevents excessive pressure in the breathing tube, but also prevents hydrogen gas from flowing rapidly to the user when the user inhales again, thereby improving practicality and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Figure 1A shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generation device with a respiratory detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 1B shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generation device with a breathing detection function according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 2A shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function shown in Figure 1A.

[0048] Figure 2B shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function shown in Figure 1B.

[0049] Figure 3A shows an exploded view of the hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function shown in Figure 1A.

[0050] Figure 3B shows an exploded view of the hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function shown in Figure 1B.

[0051] Figure 4A shows an exploded view of the water tank in Figure 1A.

[0052] Figure 4B shows an exploded view of the water tank in Figure 1B.

[0053] Figure 5A shows a schematic diagram of the humidifier in Figure 1A.

[0054] Figure 5B shows a schematic diagram of the humidifier in Figure 1B.

[0055] Figure 5C shows an exploded view of the radiator of the hydrogen generation device with breathing detection function shown in Figure 1A.

[0056] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function of Figure 1A from another perspective.

[0057] Figure 7A shows a schematic cross-section along line segment AA in Figure 6.

[0058] Figure 7B shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the atomizer during air output according to line segment AA in Figure 6.

[0059] Figure 7C is a schematic cross-sectional view of the atomizer in Figure 7B during air intake.

[0060] Figure 8A shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generation device with a respiratory detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 8B shows a schematic diagram of the output tube of the breathing tube in Figure 8A.

[0062] Figure 8C shows a timing diagram of the air output, valve opening and closing, and breathing signal according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 8D shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first connecting tube of the breathing tube according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 8E shows a structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first connecting tube of the breathing tube according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 9A shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generation device with a breathing detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 9B shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generation device with a breathing detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 10 shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function shown in Figure 9A.

[0068] Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of the breathing tube in Figure 10.

[0069] Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a breathing tube according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] The advantages, spirit, and features of the present invention will be described and discussed in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0071] To make the advantages, spirit, and features of the present invention more readily and clearly understood, detailed descriptions and discussions will follow with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is important to note that these embodiments are merely representative examples of the present invention, and the specific methods, apparatus, conditions, materials, etc., exemplified are not intended to limit the present invention or the corresponding embodiments.

[0072] The terminology used in the various embodiments disclosed in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments disclosed in this invention. The singular form used in the specification also includes the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise specified, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments disclosed in this invention pertain. The foregoing terms (such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the same technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless the term is clearly defined in the various embodiments disclosed in this invention.

[0073] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "a specific embodiment," etc., mean that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0074] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, it should be noted that the terms "coupled", "connected", and "set up" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components. They can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0075] Please refer to Figures 1A to 5A together. Figure 1A shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen generator E with a breath detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generator E with a breath detection function of Figure 1A. Figure 3A shows an exploded view of the hydrogen generator E with a breath detection function of Figure 1A. Figure 4A shows an exploded view of the water tank 11 of Figure 1A. Figure 5A shows a schematic diagram of the humidifier 3 of Figure 1A. As shown in Figures 1A to 5A, the hydrogen generator E with a breath detection function includes a water tank 11, an electrolytic cell 12, an integrated flow channel device 2, a humidifier 3, and a condenser 4. The water tank 11 has a accommodating space 1111 to accommodate electrolyzed water. The electrolytic cell 12 is disposed in the accommodating space 1111 of the water tank 11 and is used to receive electrolyzed water from the water tank 11 for electrolysis to generate and output hydrogen-containing gas (e.g., having ~33% oxygen and ~66% hydrogen) into the water tank 11. A humidifier 3 is positioned above the water tank 11 and is used to receive and humidify hydrogen-containing gas. A condenser 4 is positioned above the humidifier 3 and is connected to the electrolytic cell 12. The condenser 4 is used to receive and condense the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell 12. An integrated flow channel device 2 is positioned above the humidifier 3, and the condenser 4 can be positioned within a receiving space of the integrated flow channel device 2. The integrated flow channel device 2 connects the condenser 4 and the humidifier 3, and is used to guide the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell 12 into the condenser 4. The hydrogen-containing gas condensed by the condenser 4 is then conveyed to the humidifier 3 via the integrated flow channel device 2. The hydrogen generating device E with a breath detection function of the present invention is a stacked combination structure, and the arrangement from bottom to top is water tank 11, humidifier 3, and integrated flow channel device 2.

[0076] In this specific embodiment, the water tank 11 may include a cover 110 and a tank body 111. The tank body 111 forms a receiving space 1111 to receive electrolyzed water, and the cover 110 covers the tank body 111 and includes a connecting hole 1101. An electrolytic cell 12 may be disposed in the receiving space 1111 of the water tank 11 and used to electrolyze the electrolyzed water to generate hydrogen-containing gas. The hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolytic cell 12 can be output through the connecting hole 1101. The electrolytic cell 12 includes an electrode plate assembly 120 and an electrolytic cell fixing plate 121, and the electrolytic cell fixing plate 121 includes an electrolytic cell body 1210 and a partition plate 1211. The electrode plate assembly 120 may be housed in the electrolytic cell body 1210 of the electrolytic cell fixing plate 121. The electrode plate assembly 120 includes a plurality of electrode plates 1200 and a pad 1201 connecting each electrode plate 1200. A pad 1201 is disposed on the upper surface of each electrode plate 1200, so that multiple electrode plates 1200 are spaced apart to form multiple electrode flow channels when the electrode plate assembly 120 is housed in the electrolytic cell body 1210. A partition plate 1211 is used to fix the electrolytic cell 12 in the water tank 11 and divides the water tank 11 into upper and lower layers, with electrolyzed water mainly located in the lower layer and hydrogen-containing gas produced by electrolysis mainly located in the upper layer. To allow for continued flow between the upper and lower layers, the partition plate 1211 has multiple flow holes 1212 to connect the upper and lower layers. The electrolytic cell fixing plate 121 can be a one-piece molded structure. Furthermore, it is understood that those skilled in the art can design the shape of the partition plate 1211 according to requirements to provide space for the installation of other components.

[0077] Please refer to Figures 1A, 3A, 4A, and 5C. Figure 5C shows an exploded view of the radiator 15 of the hydrogen generator E with breathing detection function shown in Figure 1A. In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generator E with breathing detection function further includes a radiator 15 disposed above the water tank 11 and connected to the cover 110 of the water tank 11. The radiator 15 includes a heat dissipation base 151, a baffle plate 152, multiple tube column structures 153, multiple heat dissipation fins 154, a water inlet pipe 155, and a water outlet pipe 156. The heat dissipation base 151 is mounted on the cover 110 of the water tank 11 and includes a first flow channel 1511 and a second flow channel 1512. The first flow channel 1511 and the second flow channel 1512 are spaced apart from each other and do not communicate with each other. The baffle plate 152 is disposed on the heat dissipation base 151 and covers the first flow channel 1511 and the second flow channel 1512. The baffle plate 152 includes multiple holes 1521 corresponding to either the first flow channel 1511 or the second flow channel 1512. The column structure 153 is U-shaped and has an inlet 1531 and an outlet 1532, with each column structure 153 having an inlet 1531 and an outlet 1532 corresponding to one hole 1521. The heat dissipation fins 154 may include multiple holes and are used to fit and contact the outer wall of the column structure 153. The inlet pipe 155 and the outlet pipe 156 extend downward from the bottom of the heat dissipation base 151 and are located in the water tank 11. The inlet pipe 155 connects the first flow channel 1511 and the receiving space 1111 and is used to receive electrolyzed water in the water tank 11. The outlet pipe 156 connects the second flow channel 1512 and the receiving space 1111 and is used to output the cooled electrolyzed water to the water tank 11.

[0078] As shown in Figure 5C, in this specific embodiment, the radiator 15 includes three tubular structures 153, and the baffle plate 152 includes six holes 1521. A first flow channel 1511 corresponds to three holes 1521, and a second flow channel 1512 corresponds to the other three holes 1521. Further, the inlet 1531 of each tubular structure 153 is connected to the first flow channel 1511, and the outlet 1532 of each tubular structure 153 is connected to the second flow channel 1512. In practice, the hydrogen generating device E may include a motor or pump to guide the electrolyzed water in the water tank 11 to the inlet pipe 155 of the radiator 15. After the electrolyzed water flows through the inlet pipe 155 and into the first flow channel 1511, the electrolyzed water will flow through the inlet 1531 of the three tubular structures 153 and through the tubular structures 153. The heat dissipation fins 154 absorb heat from the electrolyzed water through thermal conduction as it flows through the column structure 153, thus dissipating heat. The cooled electrolyzed water then flows through the outlets 1532 of the three column structures 153 to the second flow channel 1512, and then through the outlet pipe 156 to the water tank 11. It is worth noting that, in practice, the number of column structures and the number of holes in the baffle plate can be determined according to design or requirements. Multiple heat dissipation fins 154 penetrate the column structure 153 to increase the heat dissipation area; the hydrogen generation device E may also include a fan 16 to blow air towards the column structure 153 and the multiple heat dissipation fins 154 (especially when the temperature of the electrolyzer or water tank is higher than a preset temperature), which can accelerate the heat dissipation effect.

[0079] Furthermore, in this specific embodiment, the length of the inlet pipe 155 is shorter than the length of the outlet pipe 156, and the outlet pipe 156 is located at the lower layer of the water tank 11. Therefore, when the radiator 15 is activated, the radiator 15 will send the cooled electrolyzed water to the lower layer via the outlet pipe 156, and send the electrolyzed water from the upper layer into the radiator 15, so as to circulate the electrolyzed water in the water tank 11, thereby reducing the temperature of the electrolyzed water.

[0080] Besides the aforementioned configuration, the radiator can also take other forms. In one specific embodiment, the radiator includes three outlet pipes, and the base includes three independent second flow channels. Each second flow channel corresponds to and connects to the outlet pipe and the outlet tube of the tube column structure. After the electrolyzed water flows through the inlet pipe and into the first flow channel, it simultaneously flows through the inlet pipes of the three tube column structures and through the tube column structure itself. The cooled electrolyzed water then flows back to the water tank through the outlet pipes, second flow channels, and outlet tubes of the three tube column structures.

[0081] In this specific embodiment, the humidifier 3 of the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function is vertically stacked on the water tank 11, the integrated flow channel device 2 is vertically stacked on the humidifier 3, and the condenser 4 is placed in the receiving space of the integrated flow channel device 2. In practice, the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function may further include a housing to accommodate the above-mentioned components.

[0082] In this specific embodiment, the humidifier 3 includes a humidification chamber 30 and a gas delivery channel 31. The humidification chamber 30 contains replenishing water for humidifying hydrogen-containing gas. The humidification chamber 30 and the gas delivery channel 31 are isolated from each other, and the gas delivery channel 31 is a through hole extending vertically upward from the bottom to the top of the humidifier 3, which can be used to connect the water tank 11 and the integrated flow channel device 2. The gas delivery channel 31 corresponds to the communication hole 1101 of the water tank 11, so as to be in gas communication with the accommodating space 1111 of the water tank 11. Furthermore, the integrated flow channel device 2 may further include an opening (not shown) corresponding to the gas delivery channel 31 and connecting to the condenser 4. Therefore, the hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolyzer 12 provided in the water tank 11 can sequentially pass through the communication hole 1101 of the water tank 11, the gas delivery channel 31 of the humidifier 3, and the opening entering the integrated flow channel device 2 to directly enter the condenser 4, without first flowing to the humidification chamber 30.

[0083] Furthermore, in this specific embodiment, the humidifier 3 may further include a drain pipe (not shown) extending from the bottom of the humidifier 3 to the bottom of the hydrogen generating device E. The drain pipe connects to the humidification chamber 30 and is separated from the accommodating space 1111 of the water tank 11. In practice, the water tank 11 may include a mounting hole through which the drain pipe passes, thus isolating the space inside the drain pipe from the accommodating space 1111 of the water tank 11. Further, one end of the drain pipe may connect to the humidification chamber 30, and the end of the drain pipe near the bottom of the hydrogen generating device E may be provided with a drain cap. When the drain cap is opened, the water replenished in the humidification chamber 30 can flow through the drain pipe to the outside of the hydrogen generating device E for drainage.

[0084] In this specific embodiment, the condenser 4 includes a condensation inlet 410, a condensation outlet 411, and a condensation channel 41, with the condensation inlet 410 and condensation outlet 411 located at opposite ends of the condensation channel 41. The condensation inlet 410 can be connected to the opening of the integrated channel device 2 to communicate with the gas through the communication hole 1101, and is used to receive hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolyzer 12. The hydrogen-containing gas received by the condensation inlet 410 can flow in the condensation channel 41 for condensation and filtration. The condensation outlet 411 can be connected to the humidifier 3, and is used to output the condensed hydrogen-containing gas to the humidification chamber 30. The makeup water in the humidification chamber 30 can further cool or filter the hydrogen-containing gas and humidify it. In practice, the condenser 4 can be embedded in the integrated channel device 2 and can be pulled out from the side of the integrated channel device 2 for easy replacement without disassembling the entire hydrogen generator E with breath detection function for replacement. In another specific embodiment, the condenser 4 further includes a movable, liftable structure (not shown) disposed on the top of the condenser for fixing and sealing the condensation flow channel.

[0085] In this specific embodiment, the integrated flow channel device 2 includes an inlet flow channel 201 and an outlet flow channel 202. The inlet flow channel 201 is connected to the condensation outlet 411 of the condenser 4 and to the humidification chamber 30 of the humidifier 3, for introducing the condensed hydrogen-containing gas into the humidification chamber 30. The outlet flow channel 202 is connected to the humidification chamber 30 and is used to output the humidified hydrogen-containing gas.

[0086] In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generating device E with respiratory detection function further includes a hydrogen water cup 93 connected to an integrated flow channel device 2, and the integrated flow channel device 2 further includes an outlet channel 204 and a gas communication channel 203. The hydrogen water cup 93 is gas-connected to the outlet channel 204 and the outlet flow channel 202, and the gas communication channel 203 is gas-connected to the outlet channel 204 and the outlet flow channel 202. The outlet channel 204 can selectively connect to either the hydrogen water cup 93 or the gas communication channel 203. In practice, the hydrogen water cup 93 can be used to contain liquids (such as drinking water), and the outlet channel 204 can be equipped with a switch or a switching valve to introduce hydrogen-containing gas into the hydrogen water cup 93 or the gas communication channel 203. In practical applications, the gas outlet channel 204 can be connected to the hydrogen water cup 93 but not to the gas communication channel 203, so that the hydrogen-containing gas humidified by the humidifier 3 can be injected into the drinking water in the hydrogen water cup 93 to form hydrogen-containing water. Then, the hydrogen-containing gas flows to the gas outlet channel 202 and is output from the gas outlet channel 202. Alternatively, the gas outlet channel 204 can also be connected to the gas communication channel 203 but not to the hydrogen water cup 93. In this case, the hydrogen-containing gas humidified by the humidifier 3 flows directly through the gas communication channel 203 and is output from the gas outlet channel 202, without flowing through the hydrogen water cup 93.

[0087] The hydrogen generating device of the present invention may be in other forms besides those described above. Please refer to Figures 1B to 5B together. Figure 1B shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a hydrogen generating device E' with a breath detection function according to another specific embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2B shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generating device E' with a breath detection function in Figure 1B. Figure 3B shows an exploded view of the hydrogen generating device E' with a breath detection function in Figure 1B. Figure 4B shows an exploded view of the water tank 11' in Figure 1B. Figure 5B shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the humidifier 3' in Figure 1B. As shown in Figures 1B to 5B, the hydrogen generating device E' with a breath detection function includes a water tank 11', an electrolyzer 12', an integrated flow channel device 2', a humidifier 3', a filter device 90', and a condenser 4'.

[0088] In this embodiment, the water tank 11' may include a cover 110' and a tank body 111'. The tank body 111' has an accommodating space 1111' for accommodating electrolyzed water, and the cover 110' can cover the tank body 111'. The electrolytic cell 12' includes an electrode plate assembly 120' and an electrolytic cell fixing plate 121', and the electrolytic cell fixing plate 121 includes an electrolytic cell body 1210' and a partition plate (not shown). The water tank 11' and electrolytic cell 12' of this specific embodiment are generally the same in structure and function as the water tank 11 and electrolytic cell 12 of the specific embodiments of FIG1A to FIG5A, and will not be described again here. It is worth noting that in this specific embodiment, the electrode plate assembly 120' of the electrolytic cell 12' further includes a fixing part 1218', and the electrolytic cell body 1210' includes a plurality of positioning structures 1214'. The cover 110' may include a fixing structure (not shown) that matches the fixing part 1218', and the housing 111' may include a positioning element (not shown) that matches the positioning structure 1214'. When the electrolytic cell 12' is placed in the water tank 11', the fixing part 1218' can be engaged with the fixing structure, and the positioning structure 1214' can correspond to the positioning element, so that the electrolytic cell 12' is suspended in the water tank 11'.

[0089] In this specific embodiment, the humidifier 3' is disposed above the water tank 11', the integrated flow channel device 2' is disposed above the humidifier 3', the condenser 4' can be coupled to the integrated flow channel device 2, and the filter device or filter device 90' ​​can pass through the humidifier 3' and can be coupled to the integrated flow channel device 2' and connected to the water tank 11' and the condenser 4', for receiving and filtering the hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolyzer 12' and outputting the filtered hydrogen-containing gas. The functions of the integrated flow channel device 2', humidifier 3' and condenser 4' in this specific embodiment are roughly the same as the functions of the integrated flow channel device 2, humidifier 3 and condenser 4 in the specific embodiments of FIG1A to FIG5A, and will not be described again here. As shown in FIG2B and FIG3B, the water tank 11' may include an assembly structure 1102', and the humidifier 3' and the integrated flow channel device 2' may include through holes corresponding to the filter device 90'. The filter device 90' ​​can pass through the through hole, and one end of the filter device 90' ​​can be connected to the assembly structure 1102' and the other end can be connected to the condenser 4'. When the electrolytic cell 12' in the water tank 11' produces hydrogen-containing gas, the hydrogen-containing gas can flow sequentially through the assembly structure 1102' of the water tank 11', the filter device 90', the condenser 4', the inlet channel 201' of the integrated flow channel device 2' and flow to the humidification chamber 30' of the humidifier 3'.

[0090] In another embodiment, the filtration device can be disposed in a receiving space of the integrated flow channel device 2, and the filtration device or filtration device 90' ​​can include several separately spaced filters, each filter including a filter metal block compressed by metal wire. The filtration device receives and filters the hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolytic cell 12' and outputs the filtered hydrogen-containing gas to the condenser 4'. Furthermore, the radiator 15 shown in FIG. 5C (including 3 tube column structures 153, the baffle plate 152 including 6 holes 1521, the first flow channel 1511 corresponding to 3 holes 1521 and the second flow channel 1512 corresponding to another 3 holes 1521, etc.) can also be applied to the integrated flow channel device 2'.

[0091] In one specific embodiment, the integrated flow channel device further includes a filter channel and a filter element. The filter element is disposed in the filter channel, and the filter channel may be disposed between the filter device and the condenser. In practice, the filter element may be a mesh filter structure. The hydrogen-containing gas generated by the water tank may flow sequentially through the water tank assembly structure, the filter device, the filter channel, the condenser, the inlet flow channel of the integrated flow channel device, and into the humidification chamber of the humidifier.

[0092] It is worth noting that in this specific embodiment, the humidifier 3' includes a soundproof cover 33' disposed within the humidification chamber 30'. In practice, the humidifier 3' may further include a refining device (not shown) disposed within the humidification chamber 30' and connected to the inlet air passage 201' of the integrated flow channel device 2'. The soundproof cover 33' may have a soundproof cavity for accommodating the replenishing water and the refining device. The hydrogen-containing gas output from the inlet air passage 201' of the integrated flow channel device 2' can first flow through the refining device and generate microbubbles before flowing into the replenishing water in the soundproof cavity. The soundproof cover 33' can reduce the noise of the microbubbles flowing in the replenishing water, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, in this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generating device E' does not include the aforementioned hydrogen water cup. Therefore, the hydrogen-containing gas humidified by the humidifier 3' will flow directly to the outlet air passage 202' of the integrated flow channel device 2' and be output from the outlet air passage 202.

[0093] Please refer to Figures 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6, 7A, 7B, and 7C. Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function of Figure 1A from another perspective. Figure 7A is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along line segment AA in Figure 6. Figure 7B shows a schematic diagram of the atomizer 5 in the air outlet state according to line segment AA in Figure 6. Figure 7C is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the atomizer in Figure 7B in the air inlet state. In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function further includes an active filter tube 91 fluidly connected to a humidifier 3 and an integrated flow channel device 2 for receiving and filtering the humidified hydrogen-containing gas and outputting the filtered hydrogen-containing gas to the integrated flow channel device. The humidifier 3 further includes an inlet column 35 and an outlet column 36. The inlet pipe 35 connects to the humidification chamber 30. One end of the inlet pipe 35 is above the water level of the makeup water in the humidification chamber 30, and the other end includes a filter inlet 351. The outlet pipe 36 is not directly connected to the inlet pipe 35. One end of the outlet pipe 36 includes a filter outlet 361, and the other end connects to the air outlet channel 204 of the integrated flow channel device 2. The activated filter tube 91 further includes a filter element 910, a filter inlet pipe 911, and a filter outlet pipe 912. The filter element 910 is used to filter impurities in hydrogen-containing gas, and the filter inlet pipe 911 and filter outlet pipe 912 are respectively connected to both ends of the filter element 910. The filter inlet pipe 911 can be connected to the filter inlet 351 via the inlet pipe 35 of the humidifier 3. The filter outlet pipe 912 can be connected to the filter outlet 361 via the outlet pipe 36 of the humidifier 3. The humidified hydrogen-containing gas flows into the inlet column 35 through the inlet of the inlet column 35, then into the filter inlet pipe 911 through the filter inlet 351, and then into the filter element 910 for filtration. The filtered hydrogen-containing gas flows from the filter element 910 into the filter outlet pipe 912, and then sequentially flows through the filter outlet pipe 361, the inlet column 36, and the gas outlet channel 204. Furthermore, a flame arrester 915 may be provided in the filter outlet pipe 912 or the filter outlet 361 to reduce or prevent the spread of accidentally ignited gas into the hydrogen generating device E, thereby improving safety.

[0094] Similarly, as shown in Figures 2B, 3B, and 5B, the hydrogen generating device E' with breath detection function may also include an active filter tube 91', and the humidifier 3' may also include an inlet column 35' and an outlet column 36'. The humidified hydrogen-containing gas flows into the inlet column 35' through its port, and then into the active filter tube 91' through its filter inlet. The hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the active filter tube 91' then flows sequentially through the filter outlet, the outlet column 36', and the outlet flow channel 202'. The functions of the inlet column 35', the outlet column 36', and the active filter tube 91' are largely the same as those of the inlet column 35', the outlet column 36', and the active filter tube 91' in the specific embodiments of Figures 1A to 5A, and will not be described again here.

[0095] As shown in Figure 7B, in this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generating device E or hydrogen generating device E' with a breath detection function includes an atomizer 5 (including an atomizing cup 54 and an atomizing oscillator disposed thereunder) coupled to an integrated flow channel device 2 to receive hydrogen-containing gas. The atomizing cup 54 of the atomizer 5 includes an atomizing flow channel 50, a first interface 501, a second interface 502, and a third interface 503. The first interface 501 is connected to the outlet flow channel 202 of the integrated flow channel device 2 to receive humidified hydrogen-containing gas. The atomizing cup 54 of the atomizer 5 also includes a base 541 (as shown in Figure 7B, the hemispherical or semi-circular base 541 of the atomizing cup 54) to contain liquid, and the atomizer 5 can selectively atomize the liquid (such as water, atomized medicine, or volatile essential oil) to generate atomized gas to mix with the hydrogen-containing gas in the atomizing flow channel 50 to form a health-promoting gas. The atomizing gas can be selected from one or a combination of water vapor, atomized medicine, and volatile essential oils. In one specific embodiment, the atomizing oscillator atomizes the water, atomized medicine, or volatile essential oil added to the base 541 of the atomizing cup 54 by oscillation to generate atomized gas, and then mixes the atomized gas with the mixed gas to form a health-promoting gas. The atomizer 5 can be selectively turned on or off according to the user's needs to provide a health-promoting gas with the mixed atomized gas, or only provide hydrogen-containing gas.

[0096] As mentioned above, the atomizing cup 54 of the atomizer 5 includes a first interface 501, a second interface 502, and a third interface 503. The first interface 501 is coupled to the outlet channel 202 of the integrated flow channel device 2 to introduce hydrogen-containing gas into the atomizing flow channel 50. The second interface 502 is connected to the external environment; that is, the second interface 502 is the outlet of the hydrogen generator E with a breathing detection function. Therefore, the hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the active filter tube 91 will first selectively flow through the hydrogen water cup 93 or the gas connecting channel, then sequentially flow through the outlet channel 202, the first interface 501, and downward along the outer wall of the atomizing flow channel 50, then enter the atomizing flow channel 50 from the bottom, and finally be output from the second interface 502 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 7B). As shown in Figures 2A and 7B, in this specific embodiment, the gas supply channel 31, condensation channel 41, inlet channel 201, outlet channel 202, atomization channel 50, and second interface 502 form the gas output pipeline of the gas pipeline of the hydrogen generating device E with breathing detection function. The hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolysis cell 12 will flow through the output pipeline and be output to the external environment for the user to inhale.

[0097] Please refer to Figures 7B and 7C. Figure 7C is a schematic diagram of the atomizer 5 in Figure 7B during air intake. As shown in Figures 7B and 7C, in this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function further includes a pressure sensor 6 and a gas detection tube 51 (which may be located inside the atomizing cup 54). The pressure sensor 6 is coupled to the third interface 503 of the atomizer 5. The gas detection tube 51 is disposed in the atomizing channel 50 and is isolated from the atomizing channel 50 (i.e., not interconnected). Further, the gas detection tube 51 includes a gas detection port 511 communicating with the external environment, and one end of the gas detection port 511 is connected to the third interface 503. In this specific embodiment, the gas detection tube 51 forms the gas input channel of the gas pipeline of the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function. The pressure sensor 6 can sense the gas pressure value and gas pressure change in the gas detection tube 51 and send a signal according to the gas pressure change. In practice, the pressure sensor 6 can be a pressure plate, but is not limited to this. When the pressure sensor 6 senses a change in gas pressure in the gas detection tube 51 from large to small, the pressure sensor 6 generates a first signal; and when the pressure sensor 6 senses a change in gas pressure in the gas detection tube 51 from small to large, the pressure sensor 6 generates a second signal. In another specific embodiment, the pressure sensor 6 can store a pressure threshold. When the gas pressure value in the gas detection tube 51 is less than the pressure threshold, the pressure sensor 6 generates a first signal; when the gas pressure value in the gas detection tube 51 is greater than the pressure threshold, the pressure sensor 6 generates a second signal. For example, when a user exhales or exhales, the exhaled gas enters the gas detection tube opening 511 and the gas detection tube 51 along the breathing tube, thus causing the pressure sensor 6 to detect an increase in pressure or greater than a preset pressure threshold. Therefore, the pressure sensor 6 can generate a second signal (or an exhalation signal) corresponding to the user's exhalation or exhalation. On the other hand, when the user inhales, the pressure in the gas detection port 511 and the gas detection tube 51 is not continuously exhaled by the user, so the pressure sensor 6 detects that the pressure has dropped or is below the preset pressure threshold, and the pressure sensor 6 can generate a first signal or an inhalation signal.

[0098] In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function further includes a valve switch 7 disposed in the gas pipeline and electrically connected to the pressure sensor 6. The valve switch 7 is used to selectively open or close according to the signal generated by the pressure sensor 6. As shown in Figures 7B and 7C, in this specific embodiment, the valve switch 7 is disposed before the atomizer 5 and located between the atomizing channel 50 of the atomizer 5 and the outlet channel 202 of the integrated channel device 2. The valve switch 7 opens according to a first signal generated by the pressure sensor 6, and the valve switch 7 closes according to a second signal generated by the pressure sensor 6. In practice, the gas pipeline may further include a connecting channel 205 connecting the atomizing channel 50 and the outlet channel 202, and the valve switch 7 is disposed on the connecting channel 205 or near the outlet of the outlet channel 202. The hydrogen generator E with breath detection function may further include a controller (not shown) electrically connected to the pressure sensor 6 and the valve switch 7, and the controller can control the valve switch 7 to open or close according to the signal generated by the pressure sensor 6. When valve switch 7 is open, the atomizing channel 50 and the outlet channel 202 are interconnected. At this time, the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell 12 can flow to the atomizer 5 and be output from the outlet (i.e., the second port 502 of the atomizer 5). When valve switch 7 is closed, the atomizing channel 50 and the outlet channel 202 are not interconnected, and the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell 12 is blocked in the outlet channel 202. At this time, the hydrogen-containing gas pressure in the outlet channel 202 will increase because the electrolytic cell continues to produce hydrogen-containing gas or hydrogen-oxygen mixture. When valve switch 7 is opened again, this increased-pressure hydrogen-containing gas will flow to the atomizer 5 and be output from the second port 502 of the atomizer 5, making the hydrogen-containing gas easier for the user to inhale due to the increased pressure. Therefore, the gas pressure (such as hydrogen gas pressure) at the opening of the valve switch 7 facing the nebulizer, or the gas pressure at the first port 501 of the nebulizer 5, or the gas pressure at the second port 502 of the nebulizer 5, or the gas pressure at the outlet of the hydrogen generator connected to the breathing tube, will change with the user's breathing frequency. The outlet of the gas pipeline within the hydrogen generator can correspond to the opening of the valve switch 7 facing the nebulizer, or the first port 501 of the nebulizer 5, or the second port 502 of the nebulizer 5, or the outlet of the hydrogen generator connected to the breathing tube.

[0099] Of course, in another specific embodiment, when the atomization function is not used, the aforementioned atomizing cup 54 can be replaced with an atomizing cup without a base 541, but other features of the atomizing cup 54 still exist. For example, this atomizing cup still includes an atomizing channel 50, an atomizing channel 50, a first interface 501, a second interface 502, a third interface 503, etc.

[0100] In this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generating device E with breath detection function further includes a flame arrester 92 disposed on the connecting channel 205 and located between the atomizer 5 and the valve switch 7. In practice, the flame arrester 92 may include a one-way check valve to allow gas to pass through in only one direction, preventing other gases from flowing back, thereby reducing or preventing the spread of accidentally ignited gas to the hydrogen generating device E, and thus improving safety. Alternatively, the flame arrester 92 may include extremely fine pores (such as a flame arrester 92 made of compressed micro-wires), the pores of which allow gas to pass through, but flames cannot penetrate the flame arrester 92.

[0101] Similarly, the hydrogen generating device E' with breathing detection function shown in Figures 1B to 5B may also include an atomizer 5', a pressure sensor, a valve switch, and a flame arrester, and the atomizer 5' includes a second interface and an atomization channel. The structure and function of the atomizer 5', pressure sensor, valve switch, and flame arrester are substantially the same as those of the atomizer 5, pressure sensor 6, valve switch 7, and flame arrester 92 corresponding to the specific embodiments in Figures 1A to 5A, and will not be described again here.

[0102] Please refer to Figures 7B, 7C, 8A, and 8B together. Figure 8A shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a hydrogen generator E with a breathing detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8B shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the output tube 81 of the breathing tube 8 in Figure 8A. As shown in Figures 8A and 8B, in this specific embodiment, the hydrogen generator E with a breathing detection function includes a breathing tube 8 disposed outside the hydrogen generator E. The breathing tube 8 includes a gas conduit 80, a first connecting tube 801, a second connecting tube 802, and an output tube 81. One end of the gas conduit 80 is connected to the outlet of the hydrogen generator E (i.e., the second interface 502 of the nebulizer 5), and the other end of the gas conduit 80 is connected to the first connecting tube 801 and the second connecting tube 802. The other end of the gas conduit 80 connected to the first connecting tube 801 and the second connecting tube 802 is connected to the output tube 81, and the output tube 81 is for the user to wear. Further, the gas conduit 80 includes an outer conduit 8001 and an inner conduit 8002, with the inner conduit 8002 disposed within the outer conduit 8001 and the outer conduit 8001 and inner conduit 8002 not communicating with each other. The two ends of the outer conduit 8001 are respectively connected to the second interface 502 of the atomizer 5 and the first connecting pipe 801, and the two ends of the inner conduit 8002 are respectively connected to the gas detection pipe 51 and the second connecting pipe 802. The output pipe 81 includes a first gas interface 811, a second gas interface 812, and an outlet 82. The first gas interface 811 is connected to the first connecting pipe 801, and the second gas interface 812 is connected to the second connecting pipe 802. Furthermore, the outlet 82 further includes a first outlet 821, a second outlet 822, a third outlet 823, and a fourth outlet 824. The first gas outlet 821 and the second gas outlet 822 are connected to the first gas interface 811, and the third gas outlet 823 and the fourth gas outlet 824 are connected to the second gas interface 812. However, the first gas outlet 821 and the second gas outlet 822 are not connected to the third gas outlet 823 and the fourth gas outlet 824.

[0103] In practice, when the hydrogen generator E with breath detection function is operating, the hydrogen-containing gas generated by the electrolyzer flows through the gas pipeline to the second interface 502 of the nebulizer 5 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 7B). Then, the hydrogen-containing gas flows sequentially through the outer conduit 8001, the first connecting pipe 801, and the first gas interface 811 of the gas conduit 80, and is output from the first outlet 821 and the second outlet 822 for the user to inhale. Further, when the user exhales, the exhaled gas enters from the third outlet 823 and the fourth outlet 824, flowing sequentially through the second gas interface 812, the second connecting pipe 802, the inner conduit 8002 of the gas conduit 80, the gas detection port 511, and the gas detection tube 51 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 7C). At this time, the pressure sensor 6 detects an increase in pressure change in the gas detection tube 51, thereby generating a second signal, which is defined as an exhalation signal. When the user inhales, the user also draws air from the gas detection tube 51. In other words, the pressure sensor 6 will detect that the pressure change in the gas detection tube 51 is small, thereby generating a first signal, which is defined as an inhalation signal.

[0104] Please refer to Figures 7B, 7C, and 8C. Figure 8C shows a timing diagram of the air output, valve switch 7, and breathing signal according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 8C, the breathing signal includes the inhalation signal when the user inhales and the exhalation signal when the user exhales. The curve of valve switch 7 in the figure represents the degree of opening of valve switch 7, and the air output curve (the uppermost curve in Figure 8C) can be the air output at the connection channel 205 in Figure 7C. In practice, when the pressure sensor 6 detects the inhalation signal, the controller will control valve switch 7 to gradually open rather than open instantaneously, as shown in Figure 8C, where the valve switch gradually moves from OFF to fully ON. In practical applications, the valve switch can be fully opened when the user's inhalation time is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 complete. Since the user's inhalation and exhalation states are briefly alternating, the valve switch is also briefly closed in conjunction with the exhalation state. When the user is in the inhalation state again, the gas pressure accumulated in the gas tubing can also help transport hydrogen-containing gas from the gas tubing to the breathing tube. In practical applications, taking an electrolytic cell producing 3.0 L / min as an example, the gas output can reach 5.0 L / min the instant the valve is fully opened. After the accumulated gas pressure is released, the output can be maintained at 4.5 L / min while the valve remains open. Therefore, the hydrogen generator with respiratory detection function of this invention can supply hydrogen-containing gas in a timely manner according to the user's breathing state through a pressure sensor and valve switch. The user gradually opens valve switch 7 to provide hydrogen-containing gas during inhalation and immediately closes valve switch 7 to stop supplying hydrogen-containing gas during exhalation, thereby improving practicality and user experience.

[0105] Please refer to Figure 8D. Figure 8D shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first connecting tube 801 of the breathing tube 8 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 8D, in this specific embodiment, the breathing tube 8 further includes a heating unit 83 spirally disposed in the first connecting tube 801, and used to heat the gas in the first connecting tube 801. In practice, the heating unit 83 can be a heating wire and can be disposed in the tube wall of the first connecting tube 801. The heating unit 83 can heat the hydrogen-containing gas in the first connecting tube 801 to a temperature suitable for human inhalation, so as to avoid the hydrogen-containing gas being too cold to be easily inhaled, thereby improving the user experience. It is worth noting that the specific embodiment in Figure 8D takes the first connecting tube as an example. In actual applications, the heating unit can also be disposed in the outer conduit of the gas conduit.

[0106] The heating unit of the breathing tube can also be arranged in other ways. Please refer to Figure 8E. Figure 8E shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first connecting tube 801 of the breathing tube according to another specific embodiment of the present invention. The difference between this specific embodiment and the previous specific embodiment is that the first connecting tube 801 of this specific embodiment includes four heating units 83', which are straight in shape and arranged along the extension direction of the first connecting tube 801. In practical applications, the number of heating units 83' can also be determined according to design or requirements. In addition, the breathing tube may further include a conductive metal wire and two electrode plates (not shown). The electrode plates can be respectively disposed at the ends of the first air outlet and the second air outlet of the output tube, and the conductive metal wire can be disposed in the breathing tube and electrically connected to the electrode plates and the aforementioned controller. When the user wears the breathing tube, the electrode plates will contact the user's skin. Since the human body is a conductor, the two electrode plates will generate a conductive signal, and the conductive signal can be transmitted to the controller through the conductive metal wire to achieve the function of wear detection.

[0107] The hydrogen generator with respiratory detection function of the present invention can be in other forms besides the aforementioned embodiments. Please refer to Figures 9A, 9B, 10, and 11 together. Figure 9A shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a hydrogen generator E with respiratory detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9B shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a hydrogen generator E' with respiratory detection function according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 shows a functional block diagram of the hydrogen generator E' with respiratory detection function in Figure 9A. Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the breathing tube 8' in Figure 10. As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the difference between this specific embodiment and the aforementioned specific embodiments is that the gas pipeline of this specific embodiment includes a breathing tube 8', and an outlet 82' and a pressure sensor 6' are disposed on the breathing tube 8'. In practice, the pressure sensor 6' can detect the gas pressure value and gas pressure changes in the breathing tube 8', thereby generating a breathing signal, which is wirelessly transmitted to the hydrogen generator E', thereby selectively opening or closing the valve switch. In one specific embodiment, the pressure sensor 6 may also be located near the air outlet 82'. The pressure sensor 6' may also communicate with the controller wirelessly. Furthermore, the breathing tube 8' may be equipped with a flame arrester 85' to ensure that gas can only pass in one direction, preventing backflow of other gases and reducing or preventing the spread of accidentally ignited gas to the hydrogen generating device, thereby improving safety. It is worth noting that the structure and function of the water tank, electrolytic cell, integrated flow channel device, humidifier, condenser, valve switch, activated filter tube, flame arrester, and their components in this specific embodiment are substantially the same as in the aforementioned specific embodiments. Furthermore, the structure and function of the first connecting pipe 801', the second connecting pipe 802', and the output pipe 81' of the breathing tube 8' are substantially the same as in the aforementioned specific embodiments, and will not be described again here.

[0108] Please refer to Figure 12. Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the breathing tube 8” and the pressure sensor 6” according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. In this specific embodiment, the breathing tube 8” further includes a third connecting tube 803” and a fourth connecting tube 804”. The first connecting tube 801” and the second connecting tube 802” are respectively connected to the outer conduit of the gas conduit 80” and the first and second air outlets of the air outlet 82”. The third connecting tube 803” and the fourth connecting tube 804” are respectively connected to the inner conduit of the gas conduit 80” and the third and fourth air outlets of the air outlet 82”. Further, the pressure sensor 6” can be disposed on the third connecting tube 803” and / or the fourth connecting tube 804” to sense and measure the gas pressure value of the third connecting tube 803” and / or the fourth connecting tube 804”, thereby generating a breathing signal.

[0109] In summary, the hydrogen generator with respiratory detection function of the present invention can supply hydrogen gas in a timely manner through a pressure sensor and valve switch in accordance with the user's breathing state. Hydrogen gas is provided when the user is inhaling and not when the user is exhaling. This not only prevents excessive pressure in the breathing tube, but also prevents hydrogen gas from flowing rapidly to the user when the user inhales again, thereby improving practicality and user experience.

[0110] The detailed description of the preferred embodiments above is intended to more clearly describe the features and spirit of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the preferred embodiments disclosed above. Rather, the aim is to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the scope of the patent claims to which this invention is intended. Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hydrogen generator with a respiratory detection function, used to output a hydrogen-containing gas for a user to inhale, characterized in that... The hydrogen generating device includes: An electrolytic cell is used to electrolyze water to produce the hydrogen-containing gas; A gas pipeline coupled to the electrolytic cell and having a gas outlet, the gas pipeline being used to receive the hydrogen-containing gas and to output the hydrogen-containing gas through the gas outlet; A sensor is used to sense the user's breathing and generate a breathing signal; A valve switch is installed in the gas pipeline; as well as A controller electrically connects the valve switch to the sensor; The controller opens the valve switch based on an inhalation signal in the breathing signal, and closes the valve switch based on an exhalation signal in the breathing signal.

2. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is a pressure sensor. When the pressure sensor senses that the gas pressure in the gas line changes from high to low due to the user's breathing, the pressure sensor generates the inhalation signal in the breathing signal; when the pressure sensor senses that the gas pressure in the gas line changes from low to high due to the user's breathing, the pressure sensor generates the exhalation signal in the breathing signal.

3. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The controller gradually opens the valve switch based on the inhalation signal in the breathing signal.

4. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The device further includes a water tank and a humidifier. The water tank has a accommodating space for accommodating electrolyzed water and the electrolytic cell for electrolyzing the electrolyzed water to generate the hydrogen-containing gas. The humidifier is stacked on top of the water tank and has a humidification chamber for accommodating replenishment water and for humidifying the hydrogen-containing gas.

5. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The device further includes a filter and a condenser stacked above the water tank. The filter is coupled to the electrolytic cell, and the condenser is coupled to the humidifier. The filter filters the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell, and the condenser includes a condensation channel for condensing the hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the filter and outputting the condensed hydrogen-containing gas.

6. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It further includes an integrated flow channel device stacked above the water tank and coupled to the filter, the condenser and the humidifier. The integrated flow channel device includes an inlet flow channel and an outlet flow channel. The inlet flow channel is used to input the condensed hydrogen-containing gas into the humidification chamber, and the outlet flow channel is used to output the humidified hydrogen-containing gas.

7. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The device further includes an atomizer coupled to the integrated flow channel device. The atomizer includes an atomizing flow channel coupled to the outlet flow channel and is used to receive the humidified hydrogen-containing gas. The atomizer can selectively generate an atomized gas to mix with the hydrogen-containing gas in the atomizing flow channel to form a health-care gas.

8. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The gas pipeline includes the condensation channel, the inlet channel, and the outlet channel.

9. The hydrogen generating device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The valve switch is located between the outlet flow channel and the atomizing flow channel.

10. The hydrogen generating device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The atomizing channel includes a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface. The first interface is used to receive the humidified hydrogen-containing gas, the gas outlet is coupled to the second interface, and the sensor is disposed on the third interface.

11. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The gas pipeline includes a gas detection tube disposed in the atomizing channel and connected to the third interface. The sensor senses the gas pressure change in the gas detection tube to generate the breathing signal, and the gas detection tube is isolated from the atomizing channel.

12. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The device further includes a breathing tube, which includes a gas conduit, a first connecting tube, a second connecting tube, and an outlet. The gas conduit includes an outer conduit and an inner conduit. The outer conduit is connected to the second interface and the first connecting tube, respectively. The inner conduit is connected to the gas detection tube and the second connecting tube, respectively. The outlet is connected to the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube.

13. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The air outlet includes a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet and a fourth air outlet. The first air outlet and the second air outlet are connected to the first connecting pipe, and the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet are connected to the second connecting pipe. The first air outlet and the second air outlet are isolated from the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet.

14. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The breathing tube further includes a heating unit disposed in the first connecting tube for heating the gas in the first connecting tube.

15. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The filtration device comprises multiple separate filters, each containing a filter metal block compressed from metal wire.

16. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It further includes an active filter tube coupled to the humidifier, the active filter tube being used to receive and filter the humidified hydrogen-containing gas, and to output the filtered hydrogen-containing gas.

17. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 16, characterized in that, It further includes a flame arrester, which is disposed at the outlet of the valve switch or at the outlet of the activated filter tube.

18. A hydrogen generator with a respiratory detection function, used to output a hydrogen-containing gas for a user to inhale, characterized in that... The hydrogen generating device includes: A water tank having a containment space for containing electrolyzed water; An electrolytic cell is used to electrolyze the water to produce the hydrogen-containing gas; A gas pipeline coupled to the electrolytic cell and having a gas outlet, the gas pipeline being used to receive the hydrogen-containing gas and to output the hydrogen-containing gas through the gas outlet; A humidifier, coupled to the gas line, the humidifier includes a humidification chamber for containing a makeup water and for humidifying the hydrogen-containing gas; A valve switch is installed in the gas pipeline; as well as A first flame arrester is coupled to the gas pipeline; The valve switch selectively opens or closes in response to the user's breathing, causing the gas pressure at the outlet to change with the user's breathing.

19. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The valve opens gradually during the user's inhalation.

20. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The valve is fully open during the intake period, from 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of its opening.

21. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The device further includes a radiator coupled to the water tank and a fan disposed adjacent to the radiator. The radiator includes a heat sink base, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, multiple tube pillar structures, and multiple heat dissipation fins. The base includes a first flow channel and a second flow channel spaced apart from each other. The inlet pipe connects the first flow channel and the receiving space, and the outlet pipe connects the second flow channel and the receiving space. Each of the tube pillar structures includes an inlet pipe port and an outlet pipe port. The inlet pipe port of the tube pillar structure connects to the first flow channel, and the outlet pipe port connects to the second flow channel. The heat dissipation fins are fitted and contact the outer wall of the tube pillar structures. The fan is used to introduce air into the tube pillar structures and the heat dissipation fins.

22. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 18, characterized in that, It further includes a second flame arrester and an active filter tube coupled to the humidifier and used to receive and filter the humidified hydrogen-containing gas, and the second flame arrester is disposed at the outlet of the active filter tube.

23. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 18, characterized in that, It further includes a third flame arrester and a breathing tube for the user to wear and to receive and output the hydrogen-containing gas for the user to inhale, and the third flame arrester is disposed on the breathing tube.

24. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The humidifier further includes a drain pipe that connects to the humidification chamber and extends from the bottom of the humidifier. The drain pipe is separated from the receiving space of the water tank and is used to drain the replenishment water in the humidification chamber.

25. The hydrogen generation device with respiratory detection function as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The device further includes a filter and a condenser. The filter is coupled to the electrolytic cell, and the condenser is coupled to the humidifier. The filter filters the hydrogen-containing gas produced by the electrolytic cell, and the condenser condenses the hydrogen-containing gas filtered by the filter and outputs the condensed hydrogen-containing gas. The filter includes a plurality of separately spaced filters, each filter including a filter metal block compressed from metal wire.

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