CN109140882A

CN109140882A - Module and Domestic refrigerator with PEM electrolyzer and refrigerating unit

Info

Publication number: CN109140882A
Application number: CN201810678663.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: K·巴伊萨尔; S·温纳
Original assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
Current assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
Priority date: 2017-06-27
Filing date: 2018-06-27
Publication date: 2019-01-04
Anticipated expiration: 2038-06-27
Also published as: CN109140882B; DE102017210786A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kind of module (20), it has the PEM electrolyzer (11) for generating gas, the gas can supply the food storage containers (8 being connectable at the module (20), 14,40), it is characterized in that, the module (20) has at least one thermostat units (21), and the thermostat units and at least one described PEM electrolyzer (11) connect on fluid technique and are configured to the gas that temperature adjustment is released from the PEM electrolyzer (11).The module (20) can be the component part of so-called autonomous device or Domestic refrigerator (1).

Description

Module and Domestic refrigerator with PEM electrolyzer and refrigerating unit

Technical field

The present invention relates to a kind of modules with the PEM electrolyzer for generating gas, which can be supplied to can The food storage containers being connected at module.In addition, the present invention also relates to a kind of Domestic refrigerators with this module.

Background technique

Other than the temperature in food storage region, other factors are also important for the food in fresh-keeping storage region 's.Here, the important factor is also oxygen content.In the case where suitable oxygen concentration, it can significantly slow down bacterium Growth.It is known that highly preferred oxygen concentration is in about 5 percent depending on food type.

Here, by JP 2,004 293 827 for example it is known that this oxygen concentration is generated by water electrolysis.In order to run water Electrolysis, using at the anode of membrance electrode device for the water used.

In water electrolysis, water resolves into proton and oxygen at membrance electrode device.Proton is passed by the diaphragm of the device It is defeated, and oxygen is discharged in ambient enviroment and is therefore discharged to the inside of storage region.In the yin of the membrance electrode device At pole, proton reacts with the oxygen of the air in storage region and then forms hydrone again there.Then these Hydrone is deposited at the cathode of membrance electrode device.

It can be by being realized from external continuous water supply by water supply system.Here, construction open system.At this Water is consumed in the case where kind open system and must be removed water from system at cathode.In addition, in open system Can not rule out following situation: particle falls off from membrance electrode device and therefore leads to contaminant water.This may cause damage electrode And therefore causes to damage anode and/or cathode or diaphragm, and therefore influence efficiency and service life that oxygen generates equipment. Therefore, providing at the anode of device has the water of high water quality also for the important requirement of the continuous service of system.

In the case where closed system unlike this and therefore it in the case where closed circulation, is not externally supplied Water.

In the case where known implementation, the availability of PEM electrolyzer is limited.Only one-sided and restriction ground improves food Storage condition.

Summary of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of module and Domestic refrigerators, by the Domestic refrigerator or at this The storage condition for food can be influenced to more diversity in the case where Domestic refrigerator.

The task is solved by the module according to independent claims and Domestic refrigerator.

An aspect of of the present present invention be related to it is a kind of with for generating gas PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane, Proton exchange diaphragm) electrolytic cell module, which can be supplied to the food storage containers being connectable at module.Cause This, the module be configured to generate gas, can be independently adjusted by the module and influence with defining it is right in storage container In the storage condition of food.In addition to PEM electrolyzer, which has separated thermostat units --- and especially refrigeration is single Member.The refrigerating unit and PEM electrolyzer are connected on fluid technique and are configured to the air-flow tune issued from PEM electrolyzer Temperature.Therefore, it can be realized by the module (module is also configured as the complete set of equipments with mentioned component), in addition to by water Special air-flow is generated to electrolysis individuation, also thermally influences the air-flow.Thus, it is possible to change the storage item of individuation again The adjusting of part, and a possibility that following is significantly improved again: different storage conditions is thus established in storage container.

The unit of the module especially Self-Closing and the equipment that can be used as individuation herein --- especially as only Equipment with the component --- manufacture.The module for example can also be used as embedded equipment and be arranged in furniture front endThe module can for example be arranged in Domestic refrigerator, and (Domestic refrigerator is discretely constructed with module And arrangement) lower section, especially it is arranged in furniture front end.With individuation at least one storage container can be connected at the module. Storage container can be structured as drawer.Drawer can be pushed into and can be arranged in furniture front end with extracting out.Drawer can have lid. Lid can construct at least partly transparently.Module with storage container forms device.The device is also used as so-called only It erects standby.In the case where other no configurations, which can also construct as it with domestic refrigerating appts.So And the device is also possible to the component part of this Domestic refrigerator and is mounted in Domestic refrigerator.

The module can also be at least two or more PEM electrolyzer constructions.

In a kind of advantageous embodiment, thermostat units have at least one Peltier's element (Peltierelement).This Peltier's element construct particularly compactly and can quickly and individuation realize Corresponding temperature adjustment is carried out to air-flow.As a result, more particularly to realizing refrigeration in a particularly advantageous manner.

Preferably, which has module output end, which is configured to the unit outside connection, such as Storage container through referring to.The thermostat units of module are arranged in the output end (especially at cathode side) and module of PEM electrolyzer Module output end between in the output channel of module.It is especially directly arranged in an advantageous manner from module output end the position Promote the satisfactory temperature adjustment process of air-flow before out.It is possible thereby to avoid after through special refrigerating unit temperature adjustment and Air-flow is undesirably influenced before into storage container.

It is arranged in another advantageous embodiment, module has module input.In addition, module has bypass duct. The bypass duct is between module input and the input terminal (especially at cathode side) of PEM electrolyzer from the input channel of module It diverges out.On the other hand, bypass duct leads to the defeated of module after the input terminal of PEM electrolyzer and before thermostat units Out in pipeline.This is another very favorable embodiment, because also can be realized by the configuration, in the operation rank of individuation Section bridges PEM electrolyzer and can guide the medium flow field inputted by module input to temperature adjustment list by PEM electrolyzer Member.

It is preferably set up, valve is arranged in bypass duct.Thus, it is possible to independently be opened or closed bypass duct.Therefore, Also it can be very accurate and satisfactorily realize and correspondingly guides medium to module.Advantageously, this is also with different Producible storage condition works in the storage container being connectable at module.Thus it improves and generates different storage items The changeability of part.

Be preferably set up, the cathode side of PEM electrolyzer by module pipeline and be arranged in the output channel of module The multi-way valve of module connects.It can be realized, independently can be further conducted in water electrolysis in cathode side by this configuration Locate the gas generated.Here, can be realized at least two flow paths by multi-way valve, it can individual in the flow path Change ground and conducts generated gas.Therefore, it also can be realized herein, corresponding gas is discharged from module and is transmitted to ring around In border, or externally conduct to the storage container being connected at module.On the other hand it also can be realized, will be generated at cathode side Gas satisfactorily conduct to the storage container being connected at module.It as a result, can also most diverse ground configuration individual Adjust corresponding metering to the scene and individuation of change.Therefore, it can also be improved the change for different storage conditions herein Amount.

It is preferably set up, the anode-side of PEM electrolyzer is connect with the multi-way valve in the output channel for being arranged in module.The pipe The especially other gas pipelines in road.As a result, the scene of individuation can also correspondingly realize for conduct in water electrolysis The gas generated at anode-side is logical from cathode side by gas pipeline as more than it in the case where advantageous embodiment To at the multi-way valve.

In a kind of advantageous embodiment, module has water tank, and the anode-side connection of the water tank and PEM electrolyzer is used for Water is supplied to anode-side.Anode-side needs water receiver in water electrolysis, and to be chemically reacted, and generated proton is logical The diaphragm for crossing PEM electrolyzer is conducted to cathode side.The module itself has had corresponding water receiver as a result, thus even mentions The autonomic function of high module.

Especially it is arranged, the cathode side connection of water tank and PEM electrolyzer, so that the water occurred at cathode side in water electrolysis It can especially supply into water tank.A kind of very favorable, Self-Closing system module is provided as a result, in the system module In the case where, water on the one hand is provided for anode-side, on the other hand reuses and is similarly acted as at cathode side in water electrolysis The water that waste products occur, and can be especially led back similarly by water tank to anode-side or be used there again.As a result, It can be realized and water is effectively provided.

It is preferably set up, module has water pump, especially realizes by the water pump and supplies water to water tank from cathode side.By This, can be realized and quickly and advantageously convey water in this respect.

It can be set in another advantageous embodiment, water pump is more with the module that is arranged in the output channel of module The connection of road valve.It especially can be set, so construction multi-way valve, so that the pipeline of the cathode side of PEM electrolyzer leads to the multi-way valve The pipeline of the anode-side of place and PEM electrolyzer is led at the multi-way valve.

Also it can be set, the gas pipeline of the anode-side of PEM electrolyzer and the pipeline drawn from water tank are for example in port point It circulates each other at place or port position.Valve, especially multi-way valve can be disposed with again at the port position.Common pipeline can be with The multi-way valve into the output channel for being arranged in module is guided from port position.Common pipeline can be used for conducting not as a result, Same medium flow field (one side air-flow, another aspect liquid flow).Therefore, it is relevant to the operation phase especially also to can be realized conduction Liquid (such as water or gas).However, in another embodiment, the pipeline for water and gas separation also can be set.

It can be set in another advantageous implementation, air pump, the air pump be disposed in the input channel of module For delivering the air to the cathode side of PEM electrolyzer.Air pump is especially arranged in the multi-way valve in cathode side and input channel Between.It can be realized, suck air from the ambient enviroment of module and be delivered to by other multi-way valves in input channel Cathode side.On the other hand it also can be realized, storage container is connected to module input, and (channel is led to the module and inputted At end) at and the air in storage container is delivered to cathode side by air pump.Then it is similarly generated with this configuration Circulation, the air in the case where circulation in storage container are delivered to cathode side by input channel and air pump, and by It can be in the output channel that the gas for the oxygen reduction that the chemical reaction at cathode side is generated as reaction product passes through module It is directed in storage container again.

It is arranged in another advantageous embodiment, module has first to be of coupled connections end, first is of coupled connections by this End, the first connecting pin of storage container can be releasably connected at module without destroying, so as to by the gaseous state in storage container Medium is conducted to module.Module especially has second to be of coupled connections end, second is of coupled connections end by this, and the second of storage container Connecting pin can be releasably connected at module without destroying, to conduct medium from module into storage container.As a result, It can be realized the above-mentioned advantageous circulation of air-flow.

On the other hand, other media can also be conducted from module to storage and is held by the connection possibility of storage container Device.

In a particularly advantageous manner, it can be realized by the interconnecting piece releasable without destruction of storage container and reversibly decouple It closes and couples again.The module is special function as a result, because can be with storage container simply coupling in the state of needs It closes, however may be implemented in the state of not needing corresponding decoupling.This also has the advantage that one side cleaning module And on the other hand clean storage container.The different storage of individuation is held in addition, can be realized by this configuration of module Device is coupled at module.

As being of coupled connections, end can for example be configured with connector and plug.This be of coupled connections end can also it is very simple and It rapidly couples and decoupling.However, screw connection equally also can be set, the screw connection is for example by can screw Sleeve is realized.

It is arranged in a kind of advantageous embodiment, module has the first operational mode and at least one other operation mould Formula, can only be executed in first operational mode temperature in the food storage containers being connectable at module adjust and/ Or humidity regulation, the atmosphere constituent in the storage container that changes and can connect can be executed in other operational modes.Pass through This configuration can choose the operational mode of very individuation, and the operational mode can matchingly execute corresponding situation.It can To execute the operational mode of individuation according to following situation: which storage container is arranged for connection at module, and therefore Which storage object is especially arranged therein and should be equipped with the storage condition of individuation.

When only temperature adjusting and/or humidity regulation should be executed as operational mode, can be set already mentioned above Advantageous embodiment, in the case where the embodiment use PEM electrolyzer, storage container only pass through input channel obtain The input channel that the supply of medium and the medium in storage container do not pass through module realizes discharge.

It is arranged in another advantageous embodiment, other operational modes --- as its is already mentioned above --- It is the second operational mode, the oxygen at least once that can be executed in storage container in second operational mode is reduced.Second The temperature adjusting and/or humidity regulation and oxygen that can be especially executed in storage container in operational mode are reduced.This oxygen subtracts Few can especially be accomplished in that guides the air extracted from storage container to PEM by the input channel of module Electrolytic cell and the air that oxygen reduction is generated by the chemical reaction at cathode side.Then, which can pass through module Output channel be supplied to storage container again.

In another advantageous embodiment, other above-mentioned operational modes are third operational modes, in the third The increase of oxygen at least once and/or carbon dioxide that can be executed in storage container in operational mode increase.Mould is run in third The temperature adjusting and/or humidity regulation in storage container can be especially executed in formula and oxygen reduces and/or carbon dioxide increases. The third operational mode is another very favorable operational mode.Because can meaningfully use the appearance in water electrolysis herein Oxygen at anode-side.The additional oxygen can be transmitted in storage container, so as to cause oxygen to increase there Add.

If PEM electrolyzer has the carbon element for consuming carbon in chemical reaction, generation dioxy also can be realized Change carbon, which can also occur at anode-side and especially can be by the output channel of module with the carbon dioxide It is supplied to the increased storage container for the atmosphere in storage container.

Also it can be set, the storage container of two separation can be connected at module simultaneously.Thus it also can be realized, a The storage condition of adjustable individuation in the storage container of body.Therefore it also can be realized, pass through in two storage containers The adjustable different storage condition of the different operational modes of module.

Module is especially configured to, and is provided and is executed mentioned at least two, especially three kinds with also can choose not Same operational mode.

It can be set in a kind of advantageous implementation, module has for externally supplying water for the water electrolysis of PEM electrolyzer Connecting pin.Therefore in the case where this configuration, module does not have internal water tank, but externally supplies water.

It can be set in another advantageous embodiment, module has for detecting the gas componant of gaseous medium extremely A few sensor, the medium can be conducted from the storage container being connectable to from module to module.It is possible thereby to improve pair In the precision for adjusting the storage condition in storage container.It is possible thereby to more accurately generate the ingredient of air-flow and/or the object of air-flow Stream amount, the air-flow should be supplied from module to storage container.

Additionally or alternatively, module can have the sensor for detecting the storage object in storage container.The sensing Device for example can be video camera.However, sensor for example can be chemical sensor, the chemical sensor according to smell and/or The decomposed substance identification storage object identified.This chemical sensor for example can be VOC (Volatile Organic Compound, volatile organic compounds) sensor.

It is arranged in a kind of advantageous embodiment, which has more electronic communications interfaces, by the more electronic communications interfaces It especially can also be in the swapping data of other of module and module-external unit.Thus, it is possible to which rapidly and reliably exchange is closed In the information of storage container and/or storage object.Therefore, the volume of storage container, and/or the amount, and/or storage object of object are stored Weight, and/or the type for storing object for example can be used as information to module transfer.It then can be a by the control unit of module It controls to body and air-flow is generated by module and/or temperature adjustment is carried out to the air-flow generated by module.

In a kind of advantageous embodiment, module can be structured as so-called autonomous device, wherein mentioned herein Component layout is in the corresponding bowl of module.Module is also possible to portable module.

Also it can be set, which is the component part of Domestic refrigerator and is arranged in the Domestic refrigerator. The Domestic refrigerator for being configured to store and save food is, for example, that refrigerating equipment or freezing equipment or refrigerating combination are set It is standby.

It also especially can optically be shown at display by the information that the more electronic communications interfaces of module exchange.Display Unit can be the component part of module.Also it can be realized, in external communications interface unit, (such as communication is sent the information Equipment) at show.Communication sending device for example can be mobile wireless device or tablet computer etc..

Another independent aspect of the invention is related to a kind of module with the PEM electrolyzer for generating gas, the gas Body can be supplied to the food storage containers being connectable at module.Module can be used in no above-mentioned separation It is constructed in the case where the thermostat units (such as can be refrigerating unit) of temperature adjustment air-flow.In the case where the configuration of this module, The module also for example can have air pump and/or water pump and/or power supply and controller.Here, the module is for example configured to seal Close system or closed cell or provision for sealing.

Other features of the invention are obtained by the description of claim, attached drawing and attached drawing.The spy referred in the description above Feature of seeking peace combination and referred in attached drawing description below and/or separately shown in the accompanying drawings feature and feature combination not It can be only applied in combination, and with others combination or can be used independently with each illustrated, and without departing from the present invention Scope.Therefore, the embodiment for being not explicitly shown and illustrating in the accompanying drawings of the invention be also considered as including and It is disclosed, however, obtaining and can thus generate by the isolated feature combination in illustrated embodiment.Embodiment party Disclosed in case and feature combination are also considered as, the embodiment and feature combination do not have the independent right initially stated and want The whole features asked.

Detailed description of the invention

Below according to the schematic diagram embodiment that the present invention is further explained.Attached drawing is shown:

Fig. 1 shows a kind of perspective view of embodiment of household appliance according to the present invention；

Fig. 2 shows the schematic diagrames according to the section components of the household appliance of Fig. 1；

Fig. 3 shows a kind of schematic diagram of the embodiment of module according to the present invention；

Fig. 4 shows a kind of another schematic diagram of the embodiment of module according to the present invention；

Fig. 5 is shown to be shown according to the symbol of the module with the food storage containers symbolically shown of Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 Figure, the food storage containers can releasably be coupled at module without destroying.

Identical element or the identical element of function are equipped with identical appended drawing reference in the figure.

Specific embodiment

For example show a kind of for storing and saving the household appliance of food in Fig. 1, which is household system herein Cooler has 1 and is configured to refrigerating combined utensil.However, the household appliance also can be structured as only cooling apparatus or only cold Freeze utensil.Domestic refrigerator 1 is configured to receive food.The Domestic refrigerator includes the fuselage 2 with internal container 3. Internal container 3 is empty with its first inner space of wall limit (refrigerating space 4) and the second separated inside being arranged under it Between (reefer space 5).Preferably, refrigerating space 4 is commonly used in not freezing ground in the case where the temperature between+4 DEG C and+8 DEG C Refrigeration refrigeration object.In the case where door 6 (door is latched refrigerating space 4 in front side) is opened, refrigerating space is accessible.Freezing Space 5 is usually for example for cryogenic refrigeration frozen material in the case where -18 DEG C.The feelings that reefer space 5 is opened in reefer space door 7 It is accessible under condition.

In addition, Domestic refrigerator 1 has the first storage region 8.First storage region 8 can be with refrigerating space 4 and cold Freeze space 6 to separate.First storage region 8 is food storage containers.

In embodiment, the first storage region 8 construction is in refrigerating space 4.Herein in embodiment, the first storage region 8 can have container 10, construct to the container drawer-like, and can extract out and be pushed into the horizontal direction, and therefore may be used To extract out and be pushed into a z-direction.Further, it is preferable to construct lid 9, which covers the first storage region 8 and therefore also covers Container 10.

In addition, Domestic refrigerator 1 includes at least one PEM electrolyzer 11.

PEM electrolyzer 11 is connected or can be connected on fluid technique with the first storage region 8.Here, especially setting can Separation and therefore releasable without destruction connection.

It can be set in the case where a kind of embodiment, at least one PEM electrolyzer 11 only connects with first storage region 8 It connects or can only be connect with first storage region 8.It can be set herein, the anode-side 12 of PEM electrolyzer 11 first is deposited with this Storage area domain 8 connects on fluid technique.By adding generate at anode-side 12 in the water electrolysis of PEM electrolyzer 11 first Reaction product can influence the atmosphere in the first storage region 8 with defining.First reaction product can be oxygen and to first The influence of atmosphere in storage region 8 especially oxygen increases.It can be set in a kind of implementation of substitution, the first reaction product It is carbon dioxide and the influence especially carbon dioxide increase to the atmosphere in the first storage region 8.Then, if first is anti- Answering product is carbon dioxide, then PEM electrolyzer 11 especially has carbon element 13, as illustrated by Fig. 2 symbolically.It should Position, positioning or the configuration of carbon element 13 (it can be carbon-point) cannot all be interpreted as final in Fig. 2.

Be arranged in a kind of preferred implement, in addition to the first storage region 8, Domestic refrigerator 1 have with this first Second storage region 14 of storage region separation, is also food storage containers.Second storage region 14 can be empty with refrigeration Between 4, reefer space 5 and the first storage region 8 separation.However, second storage region for example can also be with structure in refrigerating space 4 Make the volumetric region for Self-Closing.Herein it should also be noted that as illustrated, embodiment shown in Fig. 1 never can be understood as finally , and storage region 8 and 14 it is mutual positioning and also the positioning in Domestic refrigerator 1 cannot also be interpreted as certainly most Whole.Storage region 8 and 14 can also be constructed locally at other different locations of Domestic refrigerator 1.In view of household The structure and refrigerating space 4 of refrigerating appliance and the part of reefer space 5 arrange that Domestic refrigerator 1 itself can also be most various Property ground differently configuration.Therefore, refrigerating space 4 and reefer space 5 can also be constructed abreast each other in Domestic refrigerator 1 In width direction (direction x).In the case where another embodiment, reefer space 5 is it is so structured that in refrigerating space 4 Reach in freezer.

In one embodiment, the second storage region 14 equally can have container 15, the container structure be drawer simultaneously And equally it can be pushed into and extract out on the depth direction (direction z) of Domestic refrigerator 1.In a kind of advantageous implementation, The case where this configuration, lower cover can be the component part of the second storage region 14 when necessary.However, the separation wall being fixedly mounted 16 equally can also for example be formed coating above or for the second storage region 14 volume wall limit.

In a kind of advantageous embodiment, PEM electrolyzer 11 is not only connected on fluid technique with the first storage region 8 Or it can connect, and connect or can connect on fluid technique at least the second storage region 14.Here, for PEM electricity A possibility that connection possibility between solution slot 11 and the first storage region 8 has been described correspondingly applies to the second storage region 14。

In addition, in another advantageous implementation, there may be at least third storage region, the third storage region equally with Connect to 11 individuation of PEM electrolyzer.However on the other hand also can be set, Domestic refrigerator 11 have at least one second PEM electrolyzer 11, second PEM electrolyzer connect on fluid technique with the third storage region.

In the case where this configuration, at least two storage regions 8 and 14 can be equipped with, are enabled real by the configuration Different Effects of the existing PEM electrolyzer to the atmosphere at least the first storage region 8 and the second storage region 14, wherein the influence It can also irrelevantly realize each other.It may be thus possible, for example, to be arranged, the cathode side of the second storage region 14 and PEM electrolyzer 11 17 (Fig. 2) are connected on fluid technique.In the case where this configuration, the air of oxygen reduction can be with as the second reaction product It is directed in the second storage region 14 from cathode side 17.Then, the atmosphere in the second storage region 14 is affected, and realizes oxygen It reduces.

In the case where the above-mentioned alternative embodiment having been described, wherein PEM electrolyzer 11 is with anode-side 12 and One storage region 8 connects and oxygen is transmitted in the first storage region 8 as reaction product, so as to there to atmosphere It influences aspect and realizes that oxygen increases, another aspect cathode side 17 and the second storage region 14 realize the oxygen in the second storage region 14 Gas is reduced, and other PEM electrolyzers 11 can be connected on fluid technique with its anode-side and third storage region, will pass through Reaction product carbon dioxide for example realizes that the carbon dioxide in third storage region increases.

PEM electrolyzer 11 is shown in the diagram in Fig. 2, the PEM electrolyzer side and storage region 8 the other side with Storage region 14 connects on the fluid technique schematically shown at this.In addition, PEM electrolyzer 11 has diaphragm 18, the film Piece is arranged between anode-side 12 and cathode side 17 as shown in Figure 2 and is configured to proton exchange.Anode-side 12 It is especially connect with water source 19, which for example can be container or water tank equipped with water.Pass through the water power at PEM electrolyzer 11 Solution generates proton and oxygen by hydrone at anode-side 12.At cathode side 17, water is generated by proton and oxygen and is produced The air O2-redL of raw oxygen reduction.Here, air L is especially extracted from the second storage region 14.Then the sky of oxygen reduction Gas O2-redL is directed to again in the second storage region 14.

To illustrate a kind of embodiment for illustrating module 20 in Fig. 3, which can be domestic refrigeration in embodiment and sets Standby 1 component part.However in another embodiment, the module 20 is also it is so structured that so-called autonomous device and therefore not Construction in Domestic refrigerator 1, but alone, separation equipment.Module 20 is also isolated complete set of equipments, this is at being arranged It is standby to be configured to couple at least one storage region 8,14.

Module 20 has at least one PEM electrolyzer 11, and the construction of tanks is for generating gas.Module 20 is configured to It is releasably coupled with food storage containers without destroying, which in the embodiment in accordance with fig. 1 can be by depositing It storage area domain 8 and/or is constructed by storage region 14.In the case where module 20 is configured as so-called autonomous device, which is deposited Storage container constructs in which can also be different, however can have the volume of Self-Closing.

Module 20 has at least one thermostat units, which is at least one refrigerating unit 21 herein.The refrigeration Unit 21 and PEM electrolyzer 11 connect on fluid technique and are configured to refrigerate the gas released from PEM electrolyzer 11.? This, the especially Peltier's element of refrigerating unit 21.

Module 20 has module output end 22.Here, refrigerating unit 21 is arranged in the output end 23 and mould of PEM electrolyzer 11 Between block output end 22 in the output channel 24 of module 20.Here, output channel 24 is gas pipeline.

In addition, module 20 has module input 25.Module 20 also especially has bypass duct 26.Bypass duct 26 is defeated Enter and extends between pipeline 27 and output channel 24.Here, input channel 27 from module input 25 be laid with to PEM electrolyzer 11, Especially to the input terminal 28 of the PEM electrolyzer 11.

It is observed on the flow direction by the gas of 25 supplying module 20 of module input, bypass duct 26 is in PEM electricity It diverges out and is led between PEM electrolyzer 11 and refrigerating unit 21 in output channel 24 from input channel 27 before solution slot 11. Valve 29 is especially disposed in bypass duct 26.Valve 29 especially can be with the valve of electric control.

In the embodiment illustrated, module 20 has the first multi-way valve 30, which is arranged in output channel In 24.In addition, module 20 has another pipeline 31, which extends to output channel 24 from PEM electrolyzer 11, especially leads to this At multi-way valve 30.Pipeline 31 especially can be gas pipeline, by the gas pipeline at the cathode side 17 of PEM electrolyzer 11 Reaction product can be guided to output channel 24.The reaction product especially can be the air O2-redL of oxygen reduction.

Furthermore it is arranged, in the case where the embodiment being shown here, module 20 preferably has the water tank for being configured to water source 19. The water tank is that the anode-side 12 of PEM electrolyzer 11 provides water.Here, water pump 32 is set as the component part of module 20.By this Water is delivered to anode-side 12 from water tank by water pump 32.

It can be set in a kind of advantageous embodiment, the water in water electrolysis at cathode side 12 be delivered to Water tank.For this purpose, pipeline 33 for example can be set.The pipeline is especially also passed at multi-way valve 30.

In addition, being arranged in an advantageous manner, anode-side 12 is connect with gas pipeline 34.It especially for example can be by the gas Reaction product (oxygen) in water electrolysis at anode is also conducted in output channel 24 by pipeline 34.This can lead to The pipeline for crossing separation is realized.Equally can alternatively be arranged, gas pipeline 34 is led in pipeline 33, especially lead to be disposed with it is another At the port position of valve 35.The oxygen at anode-side 12 is conducted by multi-way valve 30 to input channel 24 by pipeline 33, So that gas pipeline 34 does not extend directly to input channel 24 or multi-way valve 30 in the case where this embodiment.In this reality In the case where applying, pipeline 33 can be used for water from the conduction of cathode side 17 to water tank.Here, pipeline 33 is bidirectionally used herein And it is used for conduction gas and liquid.

Also it can be set, if you do not need to oxygen, then the oxygen that will appear at anode-side 12 passes through multi-way valve 30 from mould Block 20 be transmitted in ambient enviroment and therefore non-conducting into food storage containers.

In addition, being arranged in another advantageous embodiment, module 20 has air pump 36.The air pump is in input channel Before being arranged in PEM electrolyzer 11 on flow direction in 27.The air pump is especially arranged in PEM electrolyzer 11 and another multi-way valve Between 37.Ambient air other than module 20 and other than food storage containers can also flow into mould by multi-way valve 37 In block 20 and reach PEM electrolyzer 11.

Preferably, valve 30,35 and 37 be can electric control valve.

In addition, module 20 has first to be of coupled connections end 38, which is configured to and food storage is held First connecting pin 39 (Fig. 5) of device 40 is releasably coupled without destruction.In addition, module 20 has second to be of coupled connections end 41, it should Second be of coupled connections end be configured to the second connection end 42 of food storage containers 40 without destroy releasably couple.

Module 20 especially also has control unit 43 (Fig. 3,4).Module 20 especially have the first operational mode, this first Temperature adjusting and/or humidity in the food storage containers 40 being connectable at module 20 can be only executed in operational mode It adjusts.In addition, module 20 especially has at least one other operational mode, can execute change in the operational mode can connect The atmosphere constituent in food storage containers 40 connect.

It is as already described above such, it is suitable for equally regarding as food herein for Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 embodiment illustrated and deposits The storage region 8 and 14 of storage container.

Other operational modes of module 20 are the second operational modes, and food storage can be executed in second operational mode Oxygen at least once in container 40 is reduced, it is particularly possible to be executed the temperature adjusted in food storage containers 40 and be adjusted and/or wet Degree is adjusted and oxygen is reduced.Arrow is for example shown in Fig. 3, which can be using the road of the medium in the first operational mode Diameter.This is marked at arrow with B1.

In the case where the second operational mode, equally for example draws arrow and marked with B2.Here, the sky of oxygen reduction Gas O2-redL is transmitted in food storage containers 40 and in food storage containers 40 from cathode side 17 by input channel 24 Air transmitted is to PEM electrolyzer 11, especially cathode side 17.

In addition, module 20 can have third operational mode, food storage can be executed in the third operational mode and is held Oxygen at least once in device 40 increases and/or carbon dioxide increases.In the third operational mode, food can also be especially executed Temperature adjusting and/or humidity regulation and oxygen increase and/or carbon dioxide in product storage container 40 increase.Here, this Three operational modes are also for example indicated by arrow B3.

Dotted arrow in Fig. 3 indicates that second flow path, the second flow path are advantageously executed for process or corresponding operation Mode.It means that in this respect, on the one hand realizing and externally supplying ambient air, on the other hand may be implemented first Medium is discharged by multi-way valve 30 in operational mode and the second operational mode.

The diagram of another embodiment of module 20 is shown in Fig. 4.In the case where the embodiment, water tank be can integrate Ground, which constructs and for example passes through capillary element in the case where no water pump 32, realizes conveying.

A kind of system is schematically shown in Fig. 5, the system have module 20 and it is separated however without destroy it is releasable The food storage containers 40 that ground can be coupled with it.Module 20 can be according to the configuration in Fig. 3 or Fig. 4.Food storage containers 40 can be separation, also portable unit, however the storage region 8 or 14 being also possible in domestic refrigerating appts 1.

In the case where diagram in Fig. 5, a kind of embodiment is additionally indicated, the module in the case where embodiment 20 connecting pin 44 and 45 for example with the water source (such as external water tank) for being connected to module-external.Here, passing through company Connect end 44 and 45 coupling be also possible to without destruction it is releasable.

In addition, the sensor 46 of the gas componant for detecting gaseous medium is especially symbolically shown in Fig. 3 to 5, it should Medium can be from the conduction of food storage containers 40 being connectable to from module 20 to module 20.At least one sensor 46 can be with It is arranged at module 20 and/or is arranged at food storage containers 40.

In addition, being especially symbolically configured in Fig. 3 to 5 for detecting the storage object in food storage containers 40 at least One sensor 47.Sensor 47 can be configured to directly or indirectly detect.It means that the sensor is configured to figure The parameter of storage object, such as the decomposed substance of storage object are characterized as detection or by detection.

In addition, communication interface 48 showing the electronics of module 20 in figures 3 and 4, especially wirelessly communicating.

Reference signs list

1 Domestic refrigerator

2 fuselages

3 internal containers

4 refrigerating spaces

5 reefer spaces

6

7 reefer space doors

8 first storage regions

9 lids

10 bowls

11 PEM electrolyzers

12 anode-sides

13 carbon elements

14 second storage regions

15 bowls

16 separation walls

17 cathode sides

18 diaphragms

19 water sources

20 modules

21 refrigerating units

22 module output ends

23 output ends

24 output channels

25 module inputs

26 bypass ducts

27 input channels

28 input terminals

29 valves

30 multi-way valves

31 pipelines

32 water pumps

33 pipelines

34 gas pipelines

35 valves

36 air pumps

37 multi-way valves

38 are of coupled connections end

39 first connecting pins

40 food storage containers

41 second are of coupled connections end

42 second connection ends

43 control units

44 connecting pins

45 connecting pins

46 sensors

47 sensors

48 communication interfaces

B1 arrow

B2 arrow

B3 arrow

L air

The air of O2-redL oxygen reduction

Claims

1. a kind of module (20), the module has the PEM electrolyzer (11) for generating gas, and the gas can be supplied to The food storage containers (8,14,40) being connectable at the module (20), which is characterized in that the module (20) has extremely A few thermostat units (21), the thermostat units and at least one described PEM electrolyzer (11) connect simultaneously on fluid technique And it is configured to carry out temperature adjustment to the gas released from the PEM electrolyzer (11).

2. module (20) according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the thermostat units are refrigerating unit (21), especially With at least one Peltier's element.

3. module (20) according to claim 1 or 2, which is characterized in that the module (20) has module output end (22), and the refrigerating unit (21) be arranged in the PEM electrolyzer (11) output end (23) and the module output end (22) between in the output channel (24) of the module (20).

4. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20) has module Input terminal (25), and the bypass duct (26) of the module (20) is in the module input (25) and the PEM electrolyzer (11) it diverges out between input terminal (28) from the input channel (27) of the module (20), and the bypass duct is described The output of the module (20) is led to after the output end (23) of PEM electrolyzer (11) and before the refrigerating unit (21) In pipeline (24).

5. module (20) according to claim 4, which is characterized in that be disposed with valve in the bypass duct (26) (29)。

6. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the yin of the PEM electrolyzer (11) Pole side (17) is connect by pipeline (31) with multi-way valve (30), and the multi-way valve is arranged in the output channel of the module (20) (24) in.

7. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the sun of the PEM electrolyzer (11) Pole side (12) is connect by pipeline (33) with multi-way valve (30), and the multi-way valve is arranged in the output channel of the module (20) (24) in.

8. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20) has water tank (19), the water tank is connect for supplying water to the anode-side (12) with the anode-side (12) of the PEM electrolyzer (11).

9. module (20) according to claim 8, which is characterized in that the water tank (19) and the PEM electrolyzer (11) Cathode side (17) connection so that the water energy occurred when the cathode side (17) is in the water electrolysis is enough supplied to the water In case (19).

10. module (20) according to claim 9, which is characterized in that the module (20) has water pump (32), by institute Water pump is stated to realize from the cathode side (17) supply to the water tank (19).

11. the module according to any one of claim 8 to 10 (20), which is characterized in that the water tank (19) and multichannel Valve (30) connection, the multi-way valve are arranged in the output channel (24) of the module (20).

12. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the input in the module (20) It is disposed in pipeline (27) air pump (36), the air pump is used to deliver the air to the cathode of the PEM electrolyzer (11) Side (17).

13. module (20) according to claim 12, which is characterized in that the air pump (36) is arranged in the cathode side (17) between the multi-way valve (37) and in the input channel (27).

14. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20) has first Be of coupled connections end (38), is of coupled connections end by described first, the first connecting pin (39) energy of food storage containers (8,14,40) It is enough to be releasably connected at the module (20) without destroying, so as to by the gaseous state in the food storage containers (8,14,40) Medium is conducted to the module (20), and the module (20) has second to be of coupled connections end (41), by second coupling Connecting pin is closed, the second connection end (42) of food storage containers (8,14,40) can releasably be connected to the mould without destroying At block (20), to conduct medium from the module (20) into the food storage containers (8,14,40).

15. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20) has first Operational mode and at least one other operational mode are only able to carry out in first operational mode and are connectable to the mould Temperature in food storage containers (8,14,40) at block (20) adjusts and/or humidity regulation, in other described operational modes The atmosphere constituent being able to carry out in the food storage containers (8,14,40) that changes and can connect.

16. module (20) according to claim 15, which is characterized in that other operational modes are the second operational modes, The oxygen at least once being able to carry out in the food storage containers (8,14,40) in second operational mode is reduced, especially The temperature adjusting being able to carry out in the food storage containers (8,14,40) and/or humidity regulation and oxygen are reduced.

17. module (20) according to claim 15 or 16, which is characterized in that other operational modes are third operation moulds Formula, be able to carry out in the third operational mode oxygen at least once in the food storage containers (8,14,40) increase and/ Or carbon dioxide increases, more particularly to execute the adjusting of the temperature in the food storage containers (8,14,40) and/or humidity regulation Increase with oxygen and/or carbon dioxide increases.

18. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20) has at least One connecting pin (44,45), the connecting pin are used to externally supply water for the water electrolysis of the PEM electrolyzer (11).

19. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20), which has, to be used for Detect at least one sensor (46) of the gas componant of the gaseous medium and/or for detecting the food storage containers The sensor (47) of storage object in (8,14,40), the medium can be from the food being connectable at the module (20) Storage container (8,14,40) is conducted to the module (20).

20. module (20) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is characterized in that the module (20) has electronics Communication interface (48), can be in other units, especially of the module (20) and module-external by the more electronic communications interfaces The food storage containers (8,14,40), swapping data.

21. a kind of Domestic refrigerator (1), with module according to any one of the preceding claims (20) and at least One food storage containers (8,14,40), the food storage containers can be coupled with the module (20).