Electrolyzed Water Apparatus Charge Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrolyzed water-generating apparatuses face challenges in generating electrolyzed water with a predetermined amount of electrical charge due to a constant electrolytic current, making it difficult to control the electrical charge per unit quantity of generated water based on the flow rate of raw water.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes an electrolysis tank with separate electrode chambers, water inlet and outlet paths, and a charge amount adjuster that controls the electrolytic current or voltage based on the flow rate of raw water to maintain a constant electrical charge per unit quantity of generated electrolyzed hydrogen water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a constant electrolytic current is used in the electrolysis, then the apparatus structure is simple and easy to operate, but the amount of electrical charge per unit quantity of generated water cannot be controlled based on flow rate variations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transitioning from a constant electrolytic current to a variable electrolytic current that dynamically adjusts based on the measured flow rate of raw water. The controller modifies the electrolytic current in real-time to maintain a constant electrical charge amount per unit quantity of generated electrolyzed water, regardless of flow rate variations. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by preserving ease of operation while achieving precise control over the electrical charge amount.
2Manufacturing precision
If the electrolytic current is adjusted based on flow rate to maintain constant electrical charge amount, then the manufacturing precision of electrolyzed water is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional flow rate sensor and controller
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback control system where a flow rate sensor continuously measures the raw water flow rate, and the controller uses this feedback information to adjust the electrolytic current accordingly. The feedback loop ensures that the electrical charge amount per unit quantity of generated electrolyzed water remains constant despite variations in flow rate. This feedback mechanism resolves the contradiction by achieving high manufacturing precision while managing device complexity through an integrated control system.
3Device complexity
If a constant electrolytic current is applied, then the device complexity is low, but the amount of electrical charge provided to raw water changes with flow rate variations
Solution Approach 1:
The feedback control system measures the actual flow rate and continuously adjusts the electrolytic current to compensate for flow rate variations, thereby stabilizing the electrical charge amount per unit quantity of generated electrolyzed water. This feedback mechanism ensures stable composition of the electrolyzed water product while managing device complexity through efficient control algorithms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the simple mechanical constant current approach with an electronically controlled variable current system that uses sensors and controllers to automatically adjust the electrolytic current based on flow rate measurements. This substitution enables precise control over the electrical charge amount while maintaining relatively low device complexity through modern electronic control techniques.
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
This solution allows for the generation of electrolyzed water with a desired and consistent amount of electrical charge, facilitating the production of electrolyzed hydrogen water suitable for agricultural use by adjusting the electrolytic current or voltage in association with the raw water flow rate.
Implementation Method 1
an electrolysis tank D having a cathode chamber (first electrode chamber) Da and an anode chamber (second electrode chamber) Db
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AI summary
The electrolyzed water-generating apparatus 1 includes: a first electrode chamber Da; a first water inlet path 4a connected to the first electrode chamber Da to supply the first electrode chamber Da with raw water from outside; a first water outlet path 7a connected to the first electrode chamber Da, and dispensing out of the first electrode chamber Da electrolyzed hydrogen water generated by electrolysis in the first electrode chamber Da; and a charge amount adjuster 10 connected to the electrolysis tank D to adjust an amount of electrical charge to be provided to the electrolyzed hydrogen water. The charge amount adjuster 10 adjusts, based on a flow rate of the raw water, the amount of the electrical charge per unit quantity of the generated electrolyzed hydrogen water through control of an electrolytic current or an electrolytic voltage, so that the adjusted amount of the electrical charge is constant.