Galvanic Microcurrent Generator Using Zinc Copper Gap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional microcurrent generators require complex structures, high manufacturing costs, and are inefficient in generating continuous microcurrents, often relying on batteries or external forces, which limits their application and effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A microcurrent generator that forms a gap between metals of different materials, using a diaphragm to maintain the gap and generate a current, eliminating the need for batteries or external electricity, with terminals for supplying the microcurrent to electrical products.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a battery is used to generate microcurrent, then electricity can be supplied, but the structure becomes complex and requires transformation apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the battery and transformation apparatus from the system by directly utilizing the galvanic reaction between two different metal plates (zinc and copper) to generate microcurrent. This removes the complex battery-based power supply system while maintaining the microcurrent generation function.
Solution Approach 2:
The metal plate assembly performs dual functions: it generates electricity through galvanic reaction and directly provides the microcurrent without external transformation apparatus. The system serves itself by using the chemical energy of metals to produce the required electrical current for health treatment.
2Ease of manufacture
If a piezoelectric element is used to generate microcurrent, then current can be produced, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive piezoelectric elements with inexpensive metal plates (zinc and copper) that can be easily manufactured and replaced. The metal plates serve as disposable or replaceable components that generate microcurrent through simple galvanic reaction without requiring costly piezoelectric materials.
3Reliability
If a magnet and coil system is used, then microcurrent can be generated during movement, but continuous current cannot be produced when no external force is applied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves continuous microcurrent generation through the sustained galvanic reaction between zinc and copper plates in an electrolyte solution. Unlike magnetic systems that require continuous motion, the chemical reaction continues as long as the metals and electrolyte are present, providing reliable continuous current for health treatment applications.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional microcurrent generators are used, then treatment can be provided, but the position of applying microcurrent is very restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The metal plate assembly serves multiple functions: generating electricity, providing microcurrent treatment, and being adaptable to various application positions. The simple structure of two metal plates allows flexible placement on different body parts without requiring complex positioning mechanisms or external power sources.
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
The generator efficiently produces a needed microcurrent by itself, simplifying the structure, reducing costs, and enabling semi-permanent operation, with the ability to stimulate acupuncture points and treat various health issues through the application of microcurrents.
Implementation Method 1
a first metal (10) and a second metal (20) of different materials, and a gap (G) therebetween, wherein a current is generated by utilizing a gap between metals of different materials
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a microcurrent generator capable of generating microcurrents by utilizing a gap between different metals and obtaining a healing effect by using the generated microcurrents. The present invention relates to a configuration of generating microcurrents by forming a gap (G) between a first metal (10) and a second metal (20) made from different materials.