Split Electrolytic Silver Ion Spray Device for Reusable Disinfection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrolytic silver ion spray devices generate significant waste and are inconvenient for frequent use due to their disposable nature and bulkiness, leading to environmental and economic burdens.
Innovation Solution
A split-type sterilization electrolytic silver ion spray device that includes a sprinkler head, a bottle body, and an electrolytic device with an anode, cathode, and resin tank, allowing for the generation of silver ions from tap water and their storage in the bottle for portable and reusable disinfection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If disposable bottled disinfectant is used, then convenience of use is improved, but environmental pollution and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a reusable electrolytic device that generates silver ions through electrolysis of water, eliminating the need for disposable bottled disinfectant. The device can be repeatedly used by adding fresh water to the reservoir, thereby recovering and reusing the electrolytic system while reducing environmental pollution from plastic waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrolytic device automatically generates silver ions through electrolysis when electricity is applied, requiring only water to be added by the user. The system self-regulates the disinfection process without manual intervention, maintaining convenience while eliminating the need for single-use bottles.
2Ease of operation
If disposable bottled disinfectant is used, then ease of use is improved, but cost accumulation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a reusable electrolytic system that generates silver ions on-demand through electrolysis. Instead of continuously purchasing new bottles of disinfectant, users only need to replenish water in the reservoir, significantly reducing long-term costs while maintaining ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrolytic device provides continuous generation of silver ions as long as electricity and water are supplied. This continuous useful action eliminates the intermittent need to buy and apply new disinfectant bottles, reducing overall cost accumulation while maintaining consistent disinfection capability.
3Reliability
If bottled disinfectant is used, then disinfection capability is provided, but portability and storage convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the disinfection system into a portable electrolytic device unit and a separate water reservoir. This segmentation allows the device to be compact and easy to carry while maintaining full disinfection capability through on-demand silver ion generation, eliminating the bulkiness of traditional bottled disinfectant.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrolytic device generates its own disinfectant solution through electrolysis of water, eliminating the need to transport pre-made bottled disinfectant. Users simply add water to the reservoir and activate electrolysis, providing portable disinfection capability without the storage and portability constraints of bottled products.
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 device provides a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and convenient means of disinfection and sterilization, reducing plastic waste and resource consumption while maintaining strong bactericidal efficacy through the controlled release of silver ions.
Implementation Method 1
the anode undergoes an oxidation reaction and silver atoms are oxidized into silver ions
Implementation Method 2
Electrolysis is a commonly used method to obtain silver ions. In the process of electrolysis, the anode (positive electrode) and cathode (negative electrode) are placed in the electrolyte solution. When the current passes through, the silver atom on the anode lose electrons to become silver ions (Ag+) and are released into the solution.
Implementation Method 3
the cathode undergoes a reduction reaction. Silver ions in the solution receive electrons, which are reduced into silver atoms and deposited on the cathode
Implementation Method 4
This is a REDOX process, in which the anode undergoes an oxidation reaction and silver atoms are oxidized into silver ions, while the cathode undergoes a reduction reaction.
Implementation Method 5
The resin tank is equipped with silver ion exchange resin which can effectively capture and adsorb free silver ions
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AI summary
The present invention relates to split type sterilization electrolytic silver ion spray device in the field of cosmetics technology, which comprises sprinkler head, bottle body and electrolytic device comprising anode, decorative cover, cathode, electrolytic device shell, circuit board, lithium battery and electrolytic device base. The electrolytic device is equipped with resin tank, effectively capturing and adsorbing free silver ions, and greatly preventing them released by the anode during the electrolysis process from being reduced to silver metal by stacking at the cathode. The adsorbed silver ions can be soaked in hot water to increase the porosity of the resin, so that they are released, and help increase the content of silver ions in the preparation solution. This device is suitable for various occasions and uses, whether it is home, office, hospital or public places, this device can be used for air disinfection and sterilization. Moreover, it can be used for surface disinfection treatment to meet the disinfection requirements of different places and needs.