Hydrogen Water Generator Vertical Electrode Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydrogen water generators face issues with hydrogen concentration due to bubble enlargement and inconvenient portability, as they either suffer from rapid hydrogen concentration drop with vertically aligned electrodes or require specialized containers with horizontally aligned electrodes.
Innovation Solution
A hydrogen water generator with vertically aligned anode and cathode electrodes, supported by a battery-powered controller that adjusts voltage and energizing time based on water quantity, allowing for efficient hydrogen generation and prolonged concentration through multiple electrodes and polarization switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If anode and cathode electrodes are arranged vertically in a beverage container, then the device structure is simple and easy to operate, but hydrogen concentration drops rapidly due to bubble coalescence and enlargement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single electrode into multiple electrode segments (first electrode and second electrode) arranged in series along the vertical direction. This segmentation creates multiple independent electrolysis zones, preventing bubble coalescence between segments and maintaining hydrogen concentration while keeping the vertical arrangement simple and easy to operate.
2Quantity of substance
If anode and cathode plates are arranged horizontally in a beverage container, then hydrogen concentration is maintained by preventing bubble coalescence, but the beverage container requires a special structure with fixed conductive parts
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of arranging electrodes horizontally to prevent bubble coalescence, the patent inverts the approach by using vertical arrangement with series-connected electrode segments. This inversion achieves the same bubble prevention effect through series electrolysis while maintaining the simplicity of a standard beverage container without special fixed conductive structures.
3Productivity
If multiple electrodes are added to create multiple energizing paths, then hydrogen generation efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple electrode segments into a single integrated electrode assembly that is inserted as one unit. The first and second electrodes are connected in series within the same container, creating multiple electrolysis paths without requiring multiple separate devices or complex external connections, thus improving hydrogen generation efficiency while minimizing device complexity.
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 hydrogen with consistent concentration and improved portability by maintaining electrolysis through constant current and voltage control, utilizing multiple electrodes to create multiple energizing paths and prevent concentration drop.
Implementation Method 1
hydrogen water generator which generates hydrogen water by generating hydrogen through electrolysis in drinking water stored in a beverage container
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a hydrogen water generator capable of efficiently generating hydrogen with a structure in which anode electrode(s) and cathode electrode(s) are arranged in a container in an approximately vertical direction. The electrode portion 4 which includes two or more of anode electrodes 4A or cathode electrodes 4B is supported by a generator body cover portion 2. The generator body cover portion 2 is held and the electrode portion 4 is immersed in drinking water in a beverage container 12 such as a cup. Then, electrolysis is caused owing to that a controller 11 applies voltage obtained by boosting supply voltage from a battery 8 to the electrode portion 4 for a predetermined time. At this time, since a plurality of energizing paths between the anode electrode(s) and the cathode electrode(s) are formed, hydrogen can be effectively generated in the drinking water.