Modular Circuit Board for Detachable Electron Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electron generation apparatuses for wastewater treatment and pollutant treatment have complex structures and low operation efficiency due to multiple discharge pins and complex power application systems, making maintenance and repair difficult.

Innovation Solution

An electron generation apparatus with a simple structure featuring a discharge pin module, a support plate, elastic connection elements, a discharge plate, and a circuit module that allows for detachable coupling and efficient high-voltage high-frequency pulsed power application, along with an electromagnetic field generator to guide electron movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional power generators use multiple discharge pins with complex power application structures, then electron generation capability is improved, but device complexity increases and ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectron generation capabilityVSAvoidpower application structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power application structure is segmented into a modular circuit board assembly where each discharge pin has its own dedicated connection point on the circuit board. This allows the power application system to be divided into independent, manageable units that can be individually replaced or repaired without affecting the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The complex power application structure is extracted and consolidated into a separate, removable circuit board module. This extracted module can be easily detached and replaced as a single unit, simplifying maintenance while preserving the multi-pin electron generation capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Quantity of substance

If conventional power generators use multiple discharge pins with complex power application structures, then electron generation capability is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectron generation capabilityVSAvoidcomponent replacement efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The system is segmented into independently replaceable modules: the circuit board assembly containing all power application components is separated from the discharge pin assembly. This segmentation enables targeted repair of only the faulty module rather than requiring replacement of the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The circuit board is designed with universal connection interfaces that can accommodate multiple discharge pins through standardized mounting structures. This universal design allows the same circuit board to serve multiple functions and support various discharge pin configurations, simplifying repair operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of repair

If the apparatus structure is simplified for easier maintenance, then ease of repair is improved, but power application effectiveness may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaintenance efficiencyVSAvoidhigh-voltage pulsed power application effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The circuit board serves as an intermediary component that bridges the simplified external power source and the multiple discharge pins. It contains the necessary high-voltage pulse generation and distribution circuitry, maintaining power effectiveness while presenting a simplified, easily replaceable interface for maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The complex power application circuitry is extracted into a self-contained circuit board module that can be easily removed and replaced. This extracted module preserves all necessary high-voltage pulse generation capabilities while simplifying the overall apparatus structure and maintenance procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 apparatus achieves improved operation efficiency and ease of maintenance by simplifying the structure and ensuring effective power application, enhancing the generation of electrons and radicals for treatment processes.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic connection element electrically connecting a group of discharge pins with each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

The corona discharge generated in this way may be classified into positive corona and negative corona according to the condition of voltage applied to the electrodes for each polarity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCorona discharge: Corona Discharge

Implementation Method 3

an electromagnetic field generator installed in the internal space of the body to guide movement of electron and radical emitted from the discharge pin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic field: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3404782B1Electron generation apparatus
Publication Date: 2020.06.17 GROON
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AI summary

An electron generation apparatus comprises a discharge pin module (150) provided with discharge pins (155) coupled to a support plate (151), and an elastic connection element (158) electrically connecting a group of discharge pins, a discharge plate (160) facing the discharge pins, a support structure (140) positioned at an opposite side to the discharge plate and provided with a coupling plate (145) to which the discharge pin module and the discharge plate are detachably coupled, and a circuit module (130) provided with a main board (131) and distribution processing boards (135) connected to the main board to apply individual high-voltage high-frequency pulsed power to the group of discharge pins. The coupling plate is provided with connection protrusions (146) each electrically connected to the distribution processing boards. An end of the elastic connection element comes into contact with the connection protrusion.