Electrolyzed Water Spraying Device with Segmented Tanks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrolyzed water spraying devices face electrode deterioration due to gas-liquid contact, which contaminates the electrolyzed water stored in the water storage unit.
Innovation Solution
The device is configured with a water storage system divided into an electrolysis tank and a humidification tank, where electrolyzed water is generated in the electrolysis tank and then brought into contact with air in the humidification tank for spraying, preventing direct air contact with the electrodes and thus reducing contamination and electrode deterioration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If electrolyzed water is stored in a water storage unit and brought into gas-liquid contact with air, then the electrolyzed water can be sprayed effectively, but the electrodes are likely to be deteriorated due to contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The water storage unit is divided into two separate tanks: a first water tank for storing water to be electrolyzed (keeping electrodes) and a second water tank for storing electrolyzed water (for spraying). This segmentation isolates the electrodes from contaminated electrolyzed water, preventing deterioration while maintaining spraying functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrodes are extracted from the water storage unit and placed only in the first water tank, separating them from the electrolyzed water storage function. This extraction prevents the electrodes from being exposed to contaminated electrolyzed water that comes into contact with air in the second tank.
2Productivity
If electrolyzed water is generated continuously, then the spraying function is maintained, but water quality deteriorates due to prolonged storage and contamination
Solution Approach 1:
Dividing the water storage into separate first and second tanks allows fresh water to be continuously supplied to the first tank for electrolysis, while the second tank receives and sprays electrolyzed water. This prevents prolonged storage and contamination of the electrolyzed water, maintaining quality during continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically generates fresh electrolyzed water through continuous electrolysis of fresh water in the first tank, supplying it to the second tank for spraying. This self-renewing process maintains water quality without manual intervention, preventing degradation during continuous operation.
3Device complexity
If a single water storage unit is used, then the device structure is simple, but the electrodes are exposed to contaminated electrolyzed water causing deterioration
Solution Approach 1:
The water storage unit is segmented into a first water tank containing electrodes for electrolysis and a second water tank for storing and spraying electrolyzed water. This segmentation protects electrodes from contamination while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrodes are extracted from the electrolyzed water storage environment and placed only in the first water tank, separating them from the contamination source in the second tank. This extraction maintains electrode durability while keeping the device structure straightforward.
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 configuration effectively prevents electrode deterioration and allows for continuous operation by maintaining the electrolyzed water quality, enabling efficient generation and spraying of electrolyzed water with controlled concentrations.
Implementation Method 1
electrolyzed water is generated by executing electrolysis with electrodes provided in a water storage
Implementation Method 2
sprayer that brings the electrolyzed water in the humidification tank into contact with air sucked from an intake port and sprays the electrolyzed water from a blow-out port
Data Source
AI summary
Electrolyzed water spraying device (1000) of the present disclosure includes water storage tank (100), electrolysis tank (200), first feeder (128), electrode part (210), humidification tank (300), second feeder (138), third feeder (228), sprayer (310), and controller (500). In a water shortage state in which water is insufficient in electrolysis tank (200), when water and electrolysis accelerator are fed to electrolysis tank (200), controller (500) executes initial processing of generating electrolyzed water having a second concentration lower than a first concentration and feeding the electrolyzed water having the second concentration to humidification tank (300) by third feeder (228), and executes, after the initial processing, normal processing of generating electrolyzed water having the first concentration and feeding the electrolyzed water having the first concentration to humidification tank (300) by third feeder (228).