Electrolyzed Water Device Colloid Concentration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrolyzed water generating devices lack a method to accurately determine the concentration of hydrogen storage metal colloid in the generated electrolyzed water.
Innovation Solution
An electrolyzed water generating device with an electrolysis chamber, a first and second feeding body made of hydrogen storage metal, a diaphragm, and a control unit that switches polarities and calculates the concentration of hydrogen storage metal colloid based on DC current and integrated water flow after polarity switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional electrolyzed water generating devices are used, then electrolyzed water can be generated, but the concentration of hydrogen storage metal colloid cannot be accurately determined
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism by measuring the DC current flowing through the electrolysis chamber and using it to calculate the concentration of hydrogen storage metal colloid in the generated electrolyzed water. The control unit continuously monitors the current and computes the concentration based on the relationship between current and colloid generation, providing real-time feedback information about the electrolyzed water quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces direct physical measurement methods with an electrical measurement approach. Instead of using complex instrumental analysis to measure colloid concentration, the system uses simple DC current measurement and calculation to determine the concentration, substituting a complex measurement system with a simpler electrical measurement system.
2Quantity of substance
If polarity switching is implemented to generate hydrogen storage metal colloid, then colloid concentration increases, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic polarity switching of the feeding bodies to optimize hydrogen storage metal colloid generation. The control unit periodically reverses the polarity of the feeding bodies, creating dynamic electrochemical conditions that enhance colloid formation in the electrolyzed water while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated control.
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
Accurately calculates and generates electrolyzed water with a high concentration of hydrogen storage metal colloid, dependent on DC current and water flow, enabling precise measurement and display of the colloid concentration.
Implementation Method 1
an electrolysis chamber for electrolyzing water to generate electrolyzed water
Implementation Method 2
the hydrogen storage metal is ionized in the electrolysis chamber on the anode side
Implementation Method 3
a current detecting means detecting a DC current supplied to the first feeding body and the second feeding body
Data Source
AI summary
An electrolyzed water generating device 1 has an electrolysis chamber 40, a first feeding body 41 and a second feeding body 41 to which a DC voltage is applied, a diaphragm 43 disposed between the first feeding body 41 and the second feeding body 42 to divide the electrolysis chamber 40 into a first-polar chamber 40a and a second-polar chamber 40b, a control unit 5 for switching a polarity of the first feeding body 41 to an anode or a cathode and a polarity of the second feeding body 42 to a cathode or an anode, a flow rate sensor 22 detecting an amount of flowing water into the electrolysis chamber 40 on the cathode side per unit time, and a current detecting means 44 detecting a DC current supplied to the first feeding body 41 and the second feeding body 42. The surfaces of the first feeding body 41 and the second feeding body 42 are formed of a hydrogen storage metal. The control unit 5 calculates a concentration of hydrogen storage metal colloid based on the DC current and an integrated value of the amount of flowing water after switching the polarities.