Ion Wind Electrode Layout for Portable Ozone Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Miniaturization of negative ion/ozone generation devices for portability results in reduced ion wind force due to limitations in electrode configuration and difficulty in obtaining high voltage from battery power sources, necessitating innovative electrode configurations to maintain ion wind effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
The device employs a configuration with planar and annular or spiral-shaped opposite electrodes, where multiple electrode pairs are arranged to surround a main electrode pair, with the shortest distance between adjacent opposite electrodes being less than the diameter of the electrodes, and all electrodes having the same shape, to generate a high volume of ion wind without reducing wind force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the device is miniaturized for portability, then the device size is reduced, but the ion wind force is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple electrode pairs (first electrode pair, second electrode pair, third electrode pair, fourth electrode pair) arranged in a compact configuration. Each electrode pair generates ion wind that contributes to the overall force, allowing the device to maintain sufficient ion wind force while keeping the total device volume small for portability.
2Quantity of substance
If additional devices like fans or pumps are added to increase ion wind volume, then the ion wind volume is increased, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode pairs generate ion wind that automatically circulates and distributes ions and ozone throughout the container without requiring external fans or pumps. The ion wind from multiple electrode pairs works together to create sufficient circulation and distribution of sterilizing and deodorizing agents, eliminating the need for additional mechanical devices.
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 allows for the generation of a large volume of ion wind with high wind pressure, enabling effective sterilization and deodorization without the need for additional devices like fans or pumps, while maintaining portability and stability.
Implementation Method 1
ions, ozone, and ion wind being generated using corona discharge by generating a potential difference between the respective electrode pairs
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AI summary
An ion/ozone wind generation device includes a plurality of electrode pairs having a needle-shaped electrode and an opposite electrode, ions, ozone, and ion wind being generated using corona discharge by generating a potential difference between the respective electrode pairs. In this device, the opposite electrode in each of the electrode pairs is formed into a planar and annular or spiral shape, a main electrode pair as a pair of electrodes and a plurality of sub-electrode pairs as electrode pairs in which the opposite electrodes are regularly located adjacent or proximate to each other so as to surround the opposite electrode in the main electrode pair along an outer circumference of the opposite electrode in the main electrode pair are provided, and planar normal vectors in all the opposite electrodes are directed in substantially the same directions.