Method for producing an ionization rod, and ionization rod produced according to the method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing ionization rods do not effectively concentrate ions in indoor air to neutralize or eliminate electrostatic charges, which is crucial for improving air quality and reducing pollution in sensitive environments such as electronics manufacturing and animal husbandry.
Innovation Solution
The method involves placing ionization rods in a manner that air flows over them, creating a concentration of more than 1000 ions per cubic centimeter of indoor air. This is achieved by optimizing the airflow through the module, with the ion rods positioned to ensure effective exposure of the carbon fiber brush ends to the airflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If ionization rods are placed in ventilation ducts to generate ions, then air passing the rods carries free ions, but the ion concentration in indoor air remains insufficient to effectively neutralize electrostatic charges
Solution Approach 1:
The ionization system is divided into multiple separate ionization rods distributed throughout the indoor space rather than concentrated in ventilation ducts. This segmentation allows ions to be generated at multiple locations, increasing the overall ion concentration and effectiveness of charge neutralization throughout the entire space.
Solution Approach 2:
Carbon fiber brush ends are used as intermediaries to transfer electrical charges from the main lines of the ionization rods to the surrounding air. The brush ends are exposed to air streams that draw charges from the brush ends, facilitating more effective ion release and increasing ion concentration in the indoor air.
2Ease of operation
If brush deflections are made from main lines to expose ends to air stream, then charges are facilitated to be drawn from brush ends, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The carbon fiber brush ends automatically interact with the air stream to facilitate charge emission. The structure uses the natural flow of air to draw charges from the brush ends without requiring additional active components or complex control mechanisms, achieving efficient charge emission while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple ionization rods are separately placed throughout the space, then ion concentration increases to more than 1000 ions per cubic centimeter, but the manufacturing and installation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses multiple separately placed ionization rods distributed throughout the indoor space, each generating ions locally. This segmentation approach increases the overall ion concentration to more than 1000 ions per cubic centimeter by creating multiple ion generation zones rather than relying on a single centralized source.
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 method significantly increases the ion concentration in indoor air, effectively neutralizing electrostatic charges and improving air quality, which is essential for preventing contamination in environments like electronics manufacturing and enhancing animal health and productivity.
Implementation Method 1
an electric voltage is applied to the rods. If there is a negative dc voltage, positive charges are created around the electrical lines included in the rods. If a positive dc voltage is applied to the ionization rods, negative charges are created around said electrical lines in the rods.
Implementation Method 2
positive charges are created around the electrical lines included in the rods. If a positive dc voltage is applied to the ionization rods, negative charges are created around said electrical lines in the rods.
Implementation Method 3
The ends of these brush deflections will then be exposed to an air stream that draws the charges from the brush ends.
Implementation Method 4
an air stream that draws the charges from the brush ends
Implementation Method 5
the filaments will move (flutter) to facilitate the release of the existing charges
Implementation Method 6
the air is filled with positively and negatively charged ions that adhere molecules contained in pollutants and then causes these to effectively pack together into large neutral particle clusters
Implementation Method 7
Ions also clear the air by oxidizing volatile organic pollutants and gas molecules that cause odours
Implementation Method 8
Both filter and fan are given an ability to break the particles and thus create several smaller particles that are either positively or negatively charged
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for producing an ionization rod and an ionization rod produced according to the method. The invention is characterized in that in a U-shaped duct profile (1) a main line (4) for supply current is placed, in that from this main line branch lines (3) are connected with adjacent carbon fibre brushes held in protective sleeves and in that a thermosetting plastic are laid into the duct profile covering the main part of the protective sleeves.