Electrochemical Cleaning Solution Vessel With Pump-Free Recirculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chemical solution production systems rely on semi-permeable membranes and volumetric methods, requiring additional manufacturing and production resources for transferring solutions, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A solution production system with a vessel and base portion that includes an anode and cathode, separated by spacers, allowing for electrochemical reactions to produce a bubble flow and product solution without the need for pumping, using a power source to generate hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If semi-permeable membranes and volumetric systems are used for chemical solution production, then ion transfer and electrical circuit completion are achieved, but additional manufacturing resources and pumping equipment are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the semi-permeable membrane from the system and replaces it with a porous plate that allows ion transfer without requiring complex membrane structures. This extraction of the membrane component simplifies the overall system while maintaining the essential function of ion transfer between electrodes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent eliminates the need for mechanical pumping systems by designing a configuration where solution circulation occurs naturally through the electrochemical cell. The base portion structure enables solution flow without external pumping mechanisms, replacing complex mechanical systems with a simpler passive design
2Reliability
If volumetric systems with membrane separation are used, then electrochemical reactions occur, but additional manufacturing and production resources are needed for solution transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrode support structure and solution circulation system into a single integrated base portion. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate manufacturing components and reduces production resources while maintaining effective electrochemical reaction conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The base portion serves multiple functions simultaneously: it supports the electrodes, provides solution circulation pathways, and enables product collection. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying manufacturing and reducing production resources
3Ease of operation
If mechanical pumping is used for solution transport, then solution circulation is achieved, but device complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system design enables solution to circulate through the cell automatically using natural convection and electrochemical driving forces, without requiring external pumping mechanisms. The base portion structure facilitates this self-service circulation, eliminating complex pumping equipment
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Efficient production of chemical solutions directly in the vessel without mechanical pumping, reducing resource consumption and enabling applications in various sanitizing and cleaning scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
a cathode spaced from the anode by the first perimeter spacer to facilitate an electrochemical reaction with the liquid to produce at least one of a bubble flow and a product solution
Data Source
AI summary
Solution production devices, systems, and methods. The system includes a base portion configured to receive a vessel containing a liquid. Upon the base portion receiving the vessel, liquid is transferred from the vessel and into the base portion where it undergoes an electrochemical reaction to produce a cleaning solution. The cleaning solution is then circulated back into the vessel.