Stacking Hydrogen Generator Integrated Gas Path
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing household hydrogen generating devices are bulky, cumbersome to assemble, and prone to leaks due to complex piping systems, which complicates standardization and increases costs, making them unsafe for long-term use.
Innovation Solution
A stacking type hydrogen generating device with an integrated structure that includes a water tank, electrolysis module, humidifier, and filter, where the gas path is formed integrally with the device, eliminating the need for separate piping and allowing for easy assembly and reduced volume, featuring a vertically stacked design with a nebulizer and activated carbon tube for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate piping is used to connect units, then gas and water paths can be formed, but the device becomes bulky, assembly becomes cumbersome, and leakage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gas passage and water passage are integrated into a single unified structure that forms both fluid paths simultaneously. The integrated design eliminates the need for separate piping components, reducing assembly complexity while preventing leakage through continuous sealed pathways. The passage structure includes interconnected channels for hydrogen gas flow and water circulation without requiring external pipe connections.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate components are assembled, then functional units can be configured, but standardization becomes difficult and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional units including the electrolysis tank, humidifier, and filter are integrated into a single standardized device structure. The unified design allows for consistent manufacturing processes and assembly procedures, improving standardization while reducing the number of separate connections required. The integrated passage system and component arrangement enable modular production with standardized interfaces.
3Volume of moving object
If pipeline connections are used, then units can be connected, but the device volume cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The gas passage and water passage are merged into an integrated structure that eliminates the need for separate piping, thereby reducing the overall device volume. The compact integrated design allows functional units to be closely positioned without requiring additional space for external pipe connections and routing, achieving miniaturization while maintaining functionality.
4Ease of operation
If separate piping is used, then assembly can be performed, but the procedure becomes cumbersome and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated passage structure eliminates the need for separate piping assembly, making the assembly process simpler and more straightforward. By combining the gas and water passages into a unified structure, the number of assembly steps and connection points is reduced, thereby improving ease of operation while simultaneously enhancing safety by minimizing potential leakage points from fewer connections.
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 solution reduces the device's volume, simplifies assembly, prevents leaks, and enhances safety by eliminating the need for complex piping, making it suitable for household use while maintaining effective hydrogen generation and filtration.
Implementation Method 1
the electrolysis module is disposed in the water tank and is configured to electrolyze the water and generate a gas comprising hydrogen into the water tank
Implementation Method 2
The filter further comprises a filtration flow channel to filter the gas comprising hydrogen
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a stacking type hydrogen generating device comprising an electrolysis cell, a water tank, a filter and a humidifier. The electrolysis cell is disposed in the water tank, the humidifier vertically stacked on the water tank, and the filter vertically stacked on the humidifier. A gas comprising hydrogen generated by the electrolysis cell can enter the filter through the first flow channel of the humidifier and enter the humidifier after filtered by the filter. The flow channels between the aforementioned units are respectively integrated with the aforementioned units. Accordingly, the volume and the pipelines of the stacking type hydrogen generating device could be decrease and safety could be improved.