Carbon-Impregnated Ion Tines to Reduce Ozone and Glass Fragility
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current ionization tubes with glass components are fragile, expensive to replace, energy-inefficient, and produce undesirable corona discharges, leading to ozone creation and high maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
An ion generation device featuring a housing with conductive tines made of polypropylene impregnated with carbon, which are designed to ionize air efficiently and reduce energy consumption by eliminating the need for glass components and minimizing corona discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a glass tube is used to surround the cathode, then the ionization tube can be constructed, but the device becomes fragile and requires expensive replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the glass tube from the ionization device structure. The cathode is no longer surrounded by glass, eliminating the fragility and replacement costs associated with glass components while maintaining the essential ionization function through the exposed wire mesh anode and cathode configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
By eliminating the expensive glass tube, the invention creates a device that is more economical and durable. The removal of glass allows for a simpler, more robust construction that does not require costly replacements when components wear.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a glass tube is used, then the structure is complete, but energy consumption increases due to corona discharge
Solution Approach 1:
The glass tube is removed from the structure, which eliminates the dielectric breakdown issue that causes corona discharge. Without the glass tube, the electric field is better controlled and corona discharge is minimized, leading to improved energy efficiency.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If high voltage is applied to break down glass dielectric strength, then the glass tube can be utilized, but uncontrolled ozone is produced
Solution Approach 1:
The glass tube is eliminated from the design, removing the need to apply high voltage to break down glass dielectric strength. This prevents the uncontrolled ozone production that occurs during glass dielectric breakdown while maintaining effective ionization at lower, more controlled voltage levels.
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 device provides a durable, energy-efficient solution for air ionization, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing ion output while minimizing ozone production.
Implementation Method 1
The glass tube in an ionization tube also produces a corona discharge, which minimizes the effect of the ionization tube and increases the amount of energy consumed during operation of ionization tube
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of tines composed of polypropylene impregnated with carbon for discharging ions within the proximate area of the device
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generation device that includes an elongate housing having a back portion and a pair of side portions extending from the back portion and forming a cavity therein. A conductive portion is disposed within the cavity and connected to a power supply for providing power to the conductive portion. A plurality of tines are engaged to the conductive portion.