Tank Sterilizer Microbubble Generation and Electroconductive Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tank sterilization methods, such as UV-based systems, fail to maintain effective sterilization over time due to residual sterilizing substances losing potency, leading to re-contamination of stored water, and sealed charcoal systems are inefficient and difficult to maintain.
Innovation Solution
A tank sterilizer that generates microbubbles through electrolysis or electric discharge, integrated with a power connection module using an electroconductive connector, ensuring continuous sterilization without the need for additional power connections and simplifying the structure, while controlling current intensity based on fluid type to optimize sterilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If UV lamp or ozone generation is used for sterilization, then initial sterilization effect is achieved, but sterilization power is lost over time and water becomes re-contaminated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the sterilization mechanism from UV/Ozone (which lose potency over time) to electrolysis-based microbubble generation. By changing the physical-chemical parameters of the sterilization process - using electrical current to generate microbubbles with sterilizing substances that are continuously replenished - the system maintains reliable sterilization effectiveness over extended periods without the degradation issues of UV lamps or ozone.
2Reliability
If sealed charcoal is used for sterilization, then harmful components are adsorbed, but charcoal is not efficiently supplied and is difficult to maintain semipermanently
Solution Approach 1:
The electrolysis-based system is self-maintaining in that it continuously generates sterilizing microbubbles through electrical current without requiring periodic replacement of consumable materials like charcoal. The system serves itself by automatically replenishing sterilizing substances through ongoing electrolysis, eliminating the need for manual intervention to replace depleted adsorbent materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the passive adsorption mechanism of charcoal (mechanical/physical process requiring material replacement) with an active electrolysis process (electrical/chemical process). This substitution transforms a consumable material system into a regenerable system where sterilizing substances are continuously produced through electrical current, significantly reducing maintenance requirements.
3Reliability
If separate power connector is installed for bubble generation module, then electrical connection is achieved, but structure becomes complex and installation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power connection function with the bubble generation module itself, integrating the electrical connection components directly into the module housing. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate external power connectors and wiring harnesses, simplifying both the overall device structure and the installation process while maintaining reliable electrical connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bubble generation module is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it generates microbubbles for sterilization, provides its own electrical connection interface, and integrates power reception capabilities directly into its structure. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated power connection components, reducing overall system 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
The microbubble generation system provides enhanced sterilization efficacy by continuously producing microbubbles, effectively preventing re-contamination and maintaining water purity, regardless of fluid type, with a simplified and efficient design.
Implementation Method 1
generating microbubbles by electrolysis or electric discharge
Implementation Method 2
generating microbubbles by electrolysis or electric discharge
Implementation Method 3
connector made of an electroconductive material, and electricity conducted to the power supply part is supplied to the bubble generation module by the connector
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a tank sterilizer composed of a power supply part including an operation switch, and a sterilization part for sterilizing fluid in a tank, wherein a sterilization effect is maximized by generating microbubbles by electrolysis or electric discharge instead of killing bacteria by using a UV LAMP, an ozone lamp, and a pressure pump, and due to the coupling of a bubble generation module and a power connection module to each other by an electroconductive connector, a separate power connector is not required to be installed, whereby the tank sterilizer is simple in structure and is easy to be installed.