Portable Ozonized Liquid Generator with Photometric Feedback Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing medical disinfection methods using antiseptics like povidone iodine have contraindications, can cause allergic reactions, and may leave residues, while ozonized treatments face challenges with inaccurate ozone concentration control, lack of portability, and limited versatility in liquid use.

Innovation Solution

A portable, compact, and automatic ozonized liquid generator device with a control system for precise ozone dilution, capable of using various liquids, featuring a recirculating pump for accurate ozone measurement, a drier between the oxygen source and ozone generator, and a photometric ozone sensor for hygiene and precision, allowing autonomous operation and easy connection to other devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a portable and compact ozonized liquid generator is designed, then portability and ease of operation are improved, but precise control of ozone concentration and stability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidozone concentration control
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates a photometric ozone sensor that continuously monitors the ozone concentration in the liquid and provides feedback to the control system. This feedback mechanism allows the microprocessor to adjust the ozone generation and liquid pumping rates in real-time, maintaining precise and stable ozone concentration levels despite the portable design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically regulates its own operation through the microprocessor-controlled feedback loop. The device self-adjusts the ozone generation rate and liquid circulation based on real-time concentration measurements, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining precision in the portable format.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If a photometric ozone sensor and recirculating pump are used, then measurement precision and hygiene are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveozone measurement accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional contact-based ozone measurement methods with a photometric sensor that uses light absorption principles. This non-contact optical measurement system improves hygiene by avoiding contamination while maintaining high measurement precision, and the integrated control system manages the added complexity automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If autonomous operation with continuous monitoring is implemented, then reliability and stability of ozone levels are improved, but use of energy increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of ozonized liquidVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs periodic monitoring and adjustment cycles rather than continuous high-power operation. The microprocessor controls the recirculating pump and ozone generation in regulated intervals, maintaining stable ozone levels while reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous full-power operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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

Enables precise and hygienic production of ozonized liquids for medical treatments with minimal user intervention, ensuring stable ozone levels and versatility in liquid use, while maintaining high accuracy and portability.

Implementation Method 1

a photometric ozone sensor for hygiene and precision

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotometric measurement: Absorption Spectroscopy

Implementation Method 2

a recirculating pump for accurate ozone measurement

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPump circulation: Pump

Implementation Method 3

a drier between the oxygen source and ozone generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDrying: Desiccation

Implementation Method 4

a drier between the oxygen source and ozone generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOzone generation: Corona Discharge

Implementation Method 5

a diffuser for introducing the ozone into the liquid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGas dissolution: Diffusion

Data Source

PatentEP2388018B1Portable ozonized liquid generator
Publication Date: 2016.04.13 SANCHEZ ALVAREZ RICARDO
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AI summary

Portable device generator of ozonized liquid for its independent use or connected to other apparatus to carry out medical and similar treatments. Device containing two interchangeable liquid inlets by means of a selector, a drier in the ambient air or oxygen inlet, two outlet connectors of ozonized liquid, a blending tank with a connector in its cap in order to facilitate the way of the conduits from outside the tank to inside it or from inside the tank to outside of it; it is provided with an illumination system of the tank, a handpiece hose to carry out treatments autonomously, a gas outlet connector in order to be able to connect other devices or an ozone destructor; it is also provided with a power supply system that allows its utilization connecting it to the electrical grid or batteries; and a system for constantly controlling the ozonization levels of the blending tank.