Ozone Discharge Tube Assembly for Electrode Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone-generating apparatuses face challenges in stabilizing and securing the dielectric and inner electrodes during operation and transportation, which can lead to movement and potential damage, affecting the apparatus's efficiency and reliability in producing ozone for water treatment applications.
Innovation Solution
The proposed ozone-generating apparatus incorporates a pin member and insulating member to secure the dielectric and inner electrodes, and a chain member to connect power supply ribbons, ensuring these components remain stable and securely positioned, preventing movement and ensuring consistent ozone production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a voltage is applied to a plurality of electrodes in an ozone-generating apparatus, then ozone production capability is improved, but the dielectric and inner electrodes may move during operation and transportation, affecting reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-securing the dielectric and inner electrodes to the outer electrode using fixing members before operation begins. This prevents movement during both transportation and ozone generation processes, ensuring reliability is maintained while enabling high-voltage operation for improved ozone production.
2Reliability
If the dielectric and inner electrodes are secured to prevent movement, then reliability is improved, but the apparatus structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the fixing members, which simultaneously secure both the dielectric and inner electrodes to the outer electrode. This consolidation approach improves reliability by preventing electrode movement while avoiding the need for separate complex securing mechanisms for each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing members serve multiple functions: they mechanically secure the dielectric and inner electrodes, provide structural support during transportation, and maintain proper spacing between electrodes during high-voltage operation. This multi-functionality improves reliability without proportionally increasing 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
This configuration effectively inhibits the movement of dielectric and inner electrodes, enhancing the apparatus's stability and reliability during operation and transportation, thereby maintaining consistent ozone production for water treatment processes.
Implementation Method 1
a dielectric extending along the first axis and disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode
Implementation Method 2
a connecting member electrically connecting the second electrode of the first discharge tube to the second electrode of the second discharge tube
Data Source
AI summary
An ozone-generating apparatus includes: a plurality of discharge tubes each including: a first electrode having a tubular shape extending along a first axis; a second electrode extending along the first axis; and a dielectric extending along the first axis and disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the plurality of discharge tubes including a first discharge tube and a second discharge tube adjacent to the first discharge tube; and a connecting member electrically connecting the second electrode of the first discharge tube to the second electrode of the second discharge tube. The connecting member faces an end of the dielectric of the first discharge tube and an end of the dielectric of the second discharge tube.