JP2019102313A - Portable water activated power plant - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a portable water activated power plant.SOLUTION: A portable water activated power plant includes a first support structure, a second support structure, a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a water absorbing sheet, and a soft container. The second electrode plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the water absorbing sheet surrounds the second electrode plate and is in contact with the first surface and the second surface. The soft container is used to accommodate the second electrode plate and the water absorbing sheet. The first electrode plate and the soft container are disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

(Technical field)
The present invention generally relates to power generation devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable water activated power plant.

(background)
Commercial consumer batteries, such as button cells or zinc-carbon batteries, are generally referred to as primary batteries. These batteries are designed to be used once and then discarded. However, heavy metals and electrolytes contained in primary batteries are harmful to the environment and can cause environmental pollution if the primary batteries are discarded. For example, if the electrolyte contained in the primary battery leaks, the leaked electrolyte can cause a chemical reaction with water and will produce toxic substances.

  In recent years, significant progress has been made in the study of alternatives to conventional primary batteries. Generally, water activated power generators known as water batteries are an example of an alternative. Unlike conventional primary batteries, water batteries are made from environmentally friendly materials, which allow the materials contained in the water battery to be easily recycled when the water battery is discarded, and It means not producing toxic substances.

  However, existing water batteries have some drawbacks. Conventional water batteries often have a container for holding water, and the container needs to be carefully sealed to prevent the water in the container from leaking out. The water in the container reduces the portability of the existing water battery, as the user has to be more careful when carrying the container filled with water, usually with his valuable belongings.

  Another drawback is that the waste generated during the chemical reaction is usually accumulated in the water battery container, and the waste affects the efficiency of the chemical reaction, thereby reducing the overall life of the water battery It is. Furthermore, waste is usually difficult to remove. Thus, there is a need to develop a water activated power plant that overcomes the above mentioned advantages.

(Overview)
The devices of the present invention each have several aspects, and among several aspects, there is not one that is attributed to only the desired characteristics. Without limiting the scope of the invention, its more salient features will now be briefly discussed. After considering this discussion, and in particular after reading the section entitled “Detailed Description of the Specific Embodiments,” understand how the features of the present invention provide advantages over other water cells. It will be done.

  Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a portable water activated power generator. The portable water activated power generating device comprises a first support structure, a second support structure, a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a water absorbing sheet, and a soft container. The second electrode plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the water absorbing sheet surrounds the second electrode plate and is in contact with the first surface and the second surface . A soft container is used to accommodate the second electrode plate and the water absorbing sheet. The first electrode plate and the soft container are disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure.

In some embodiments, the first support structure comprises a plurality of holes. In some embodiments, the second support structure comprises a plurality of holes. In some embodiments, the portable water activated power generation apparatus further comprises a first fastening component and a second fastening component for fastening the first support structure and the second structure.
The present invention provides, for example, the following items.
(Item 1)
A portable water activated power generator,
A first support structure,
A second support structure,
A first electrode plate,
A second electrode plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface;
A water absorbent sheet surrounding the second electrode plate and in contact with the first surface and the second surface;
The second electrode plate and a soft container for containing the water absorbing sheet;
A portable water activated power plant, wherein the first electrode plate and the flexible container are disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure.
(Item 2)
The device according to the above item, wherein the first support structure comprises a plurality of holes.
(Item 3)
The apparatus according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the second support structure comprises a plurality of holes.
(Item 4)
An apparatus according to any of the preceding items, wherein two of the plurality of holes of the first support structure, horizontally or vertically adjacent, are arranged at equal intervals.
(Item 5)
The device of any of the above items, further comprising a first fastening component and a second fastening component for fastening the first support structure and the second structure.
(Item 6)
The first end of the first fastening component is fixed to the top of the first support structure, and the first end of the second fastening component is fixed to the bottom of the first support structure , A device according to any one of the above items.
(Item 7)
The first end of the first fastening component is removably fastened to a first recess in the upper part of the first support structure, and the first end of the second fastening component is the first support The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the device is releasably secured in the second recess in the bottom of the structure.
(Item 8)
The second end of the first fastening component is releasably fastened in a first recess in the upper part of the second support structure, and the second end of the second fastening component is the second The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the device is releasably secured in a second recess in the bottom of the support structure.
(Item 9)
The second end of the first fastening component is releasably fastened in a first recess in the upper part of the second support structure, and the second end of the second fastening component is the second The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the device is releasably secured in a second recess in the bottom of the support structure.
(Item 10)
The apparatus according to any one of the above items, wherein the respective body portions of the first fastening component and the second fastening component are flexible.
(Item 11)
The device according to any one of the above items, further comprising a first terminal arranged on the first electrode plate and a second terminal arranged on the second electrode plate.
(Item 12)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein three layers of the water-absorbent sheet are arranged on the first side of the second electrode plate.
(Item 13)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein three layers of the water-absorbent sheet are arranged on the second side of the second electrode plate.
(Item 14)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the first electrode plate comprises at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), superconducting carbon black, and graphite.
(Item 15)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the water-absorbent sheet is made of water-absorbent paper and comprises sodium (Na) ions.
(Item 16)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the soft container is a bag made of paper.
(Item 17)
The device according to any of the preceding items, wherein the second electrode plate is made of magnalium comprising aluminum (Al) and magnesium (Mg).
(Item 18)
The device according to any of the preceding items, wherein the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate is about 2% to 3%.
(Item 19)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate is about 3% to 4%.
(Item 20)
The device according to any one of the preceding items, wherein the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate is less than 5%.
(Summary)
The portable water activated power generating device comprises a first support structure, a second support structure, a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a water absorbing sheet, and a soft container. The second electrode plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the water absorbing sheet surrounds the second electrode plate and is in contact with the first surface and the second surface. There is. A soft container is used to accommodate the second electrode plate and the water absorbing sheet. The first electrode plate and the soft container are disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electrode module of a portable water activated power generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a schematic view of a fuel module of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is a schematic view of a fuel module of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a schematic view of a support structure of a portable water-activated generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a schematic view of a fastening component of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the support structure and fastening components of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(Detailed Description of Specific Embodiments)
The following detailed description is directed to specific embodiments of the present invention. However, the invention can be implemented in many different ways. In this description, reference is made to the drawings, and in the drawings to which reference is made, corresponding parts are designated by numbers throughout.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electrode module of a portable water activated power generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the components shown in FIG. 1 are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. Referring to FIG. 1, the electrode module 100 includes an electrode plate 102, a terminal 104, and a conductive wire 110. The electrode plate 102 has a substantially rectangular shape. It is contemplated that the electrode plate 102 may include shapes other than those described above. The terminals 104 are made of a conductive material and fixed to the electrode plate 102. Terminals 104 and conductive lines 110 can provide electrical current to external electrical devices during chemical reactions within the portable water activated power plant.

  The electrode plate 102 may be a carbon (C) electrode plate 102, but is not limited to the carbon (C) electrode plate 102. In an embodiment, the electrode plate 102 comprises carbon (C), nickel (Ni), and a conductive mesh (not shown). In some embodiments, the electrode plate 102 may comprise at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), superconducting carbon black, and graphite. The above materials allow the electrode plate 102 to generate more complete chemical reactions and increase the life of the portable water activated power plant. In some embodiments, electrode plate 102 is flexible. In some embodiments, the terminal 104 is made of metal and is processed to be both acid resistant and alkali resistant. In some embodiments, the terminals 104 are processed to be rust resistant. In some embodiments, the terminals 104 are made of stainless steel.

  Figures 2A and 2B are schematic views of a fuel module of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the components shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. Referring to FIG. 2A, the fuel module 200 includes an electrode plate 202 having a first surface S1 and a second surface S2, a water absorbing sheet 204, a soft container 206, a terminal 208, and a conductive wire 210.

  In some embodiments, electrode plate 202 is a magnesium (Mg) electrode plate 202. In some embodiments, the electrode plate 202 is made of magnalium comprising aluminum (Al) and magnesium (Mg). In some embodiments, the percentage of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate 202 is about 2% to 3%. In some embodiments, the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate 202 is about 3% to 4%. In some embodiments, the percentage of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate 202 is less than 5%.

  Referring to FIG. 2A, the terminal 208 is fixed to the second electrode plate 202. In some embodiments, the terminals 208 are made of metal and are processed to be both acid resistant and alkali resistant. In some embodiments, the terminals 208 are processed to be rust resistant. In some embodiments, the terminals 208 are made of stainless steel. Terminals 208 and conductive lines 210 can provide current to external electrical devices during chemical reactions within the portable water activated power plant.

  Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the water absorbing sheet 204 surrounds the second electrode plate 202 and is in contact with the first surface S1 and the second surface S2. In some embodiments, at least one layer of the water absorbent sheet 204 is disposed on the first surface S1. In some embodiments, at least one layer of the water absorbent sheet 204 is disposed on the second surface S2. In some embodiments, three layers of the water absorbent sheet 204 are disposed on the first surface S1. In some embodiments, three layers of the water absorbent sheet 204 are disposed on the second surface S2.

  In some embodiments, the water absorbent sheet 204 is made of a water absorbent paper. The amount of water that can be absorbed by water-absorbent paper is 2.5 times that of ordinary paper. Because water-absorbent paper is a very thin and highly water-absorbing paper, portable water-activated power devices can be smaller in size than conventional water batteries. In an embodiment, the water absorbent sheet 204 is processed to include sodium (Na) ions. The Na ions contained in the water absorbing sheet 204 can facilitate chemical reactions in the portable water activated power generator. Furthermore, the user need only add a small amount of water to the portable water-activated generator before the portable water-activated generator can generate electricity, and any additional electrolyte It is not necessary.

  Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the soft container 206 accommodates the second electrode plate 202 and the water absorbing sheet 204. In some embodiments, waste generated by the second electrode plate 202 during a chemical reaction will be accumulated in the soft container 206. Thus, if the user feels that the power generated by the portable water activated power plant has decreased, the user can easily replace the used fuel module 200 with a new fuel module 200. The soft container 206 can prevent waste generated by the second electrode plate 202 during a chemical reaction from contaminating other components of the portable water activated power plant. In some embodiments, the soft container 206 is a bag made of paper.

  FIG. 3A is a schematic view of a support structure of a portable water-activated generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the components shown in FIG. 3A are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. Referring to FIG. 3A, the support structure 300 has a substantially rectangular shape and comprises two recesses 302 and a plurality of holes 304. It is contemplated that support structure 300 may have a shape other than a substantially rectangular shape. The plurality of holes 304 have a substantially circular shape. It is contemplated that the plurality of holes 304 may have shapes other than a substantially circular shape.

  In some embodiments, the support structure 300 is made of an electrically insulating material. In some embodiments, the support structure 300 is made of a waterproof material. In some embodiments, the support structure 300 is made of acrylic or plastic. Air or gas can pass through the plurality of holes 304 during chemical reactions in the portable water activated power plant. In some embodiments, two horizontally or vertically adjacent holes among the plurality of holes 304 are arranged at equal intervals.

  FIG. 3B is a schematic view of a fastening component of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the components shown in FIG. 3B are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. Referring to FIG. 3B, fastening component 320 comprises a body portion 322, a first end 324 and a second end 326. In some embodiments, the body portion 322 is flexible and stretchable. In some embodiments, the first end 324 is removably secured to the recess 302 of one support structure 300 and the second end 326 is removably removable to the recess 302 of the other support structure 300. It is stopped. In some embodiments, the first end 324 is secured to the recess 302 of one support structure 300 and the second end 326 is removably secured to the recess 302 of the other support structure 300.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the components shown in FIG. 4 are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. Referring to FIG. 4, the portable water activated power generation apparatus 400 includes two support structures 300, an electrode module 100, a fuel module 200, and two fastening components 320. The electrode module 100 and the fuel module 200 are disposed between the two support structures 300. The two fastening components 320 are used to fasten the two support structures 300 as well as the electrode module 100 and the fuel module 200 between the two support structures 300.

  After a small amount of water is injected into the fuel module 200, the water absorbing sheet 204 absorbs water and holds the water therein. The water in the water absorbing sheet 204 acts as a suitable medium for the electrode plates 102 and 202 to react chemically. When the surfaces of the electrode plates 102 and 202 are exposed to water, the electrode plate 202 releases anions (negatively charged ions), and the electrode plate 102 releases cations (positively charged ions). . The interaction between the anion and the cation generates a potential difference. When the portable water activated generator 400 generates electricity, the electrode plate 102 acts as a cathode and the electrode plate 202 acts as an anode.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the two ends of the fastening component 320 are removably fastened to the recess 302 of the support structure 300. Thus, if the user feels that the power generated is reduced, the user can easily disassemble the portable water activated power plant 400 and use the used fuel module 200 with the new fuel module 200. It can be exchanged. The fastening component 320 and the support structure 300 can prevent the electrode plate 102 from deforming during the chemical reaction, and the electrode module 100 and the fuel module 200 make good contact with each other during the chemical reaction. It can also be secured.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the support structure and fastening components of a portable water activated power plant according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the components shown in FIG. 5 are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. Referring to FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the first ends 324 of the two fastening components 320 are respectively fixed to the top and bottom of the support structure 300 ′ and the first of the two fastening components 320 The two ends 326 are removably fastened to the recesses 302 of the support structure 300.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed herein, it is not intended that the present invention be limited to the disclosed embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize that variations and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is intended that the present invention encompass all such variations and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (20)

A portable water activated power generator,
A first support structure,
A second support structure,
A first electrode plate,
A second electrode plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface;
A water absorbent sheet surrounding the second electrode plate and in contact with the first surface and the second surface;
The second electrode plate and a soft container for containing the water absorbing sheet;
A portable water activated power plant, wherein the first electrode plate and the flexible container are disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first support structure comprises a plurality of holes.   The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the second support structure comprises a plurality of holes.   The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein two horizontally or vertically adjacent holes among the plurality of holes of the first support structure are arranged at equal intervals.   The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a first fastening component and a second fastening component for fastening the first support structure and the second structure.   The first end of the first fastening component is fixed to the top of the first support structure, and the first end of the second fastening component is fixed to the bottom of the first support structure The device according to claim 5.   The first end of the first fastening component is removably fastened to a first recess in the upper part of the first support structure, and the first end of the second fastening component is the first support 6. The apparatus of claim 5, releasably secured in the second recess in the bottom of the structure.   The second end of the first fastening component is releasably fastened in a first recess in the upper part of the second support structure, and the second end of the second fastening component is the second 7. The apparatus of claim 6, releasably secured in a second recess in the bottom of the support structure.   The second end of the first fastening component is releasably fastened in a first recess in the upper part of the second support structure, and the second end of the second fastening component is the second 8. The apparatus of claim 7, releasably secured to a second recess in the bottom of the support structure.   6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein a body portion of each of the first fastening component and the second fastening component is flexible.   The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a first terminal disposed on the first electrode plate and a second terminal disposed on the second electrode plate.   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein three layers of the water absorbing sheet are disposed on the first surface of the second electrode plate.   The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein three layers of the water absorbing sheet are disposed on the second surface of the second electrode plate.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first electrode plate comprises at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), superconducting carbon black, and graphite.   The device according to claim 1, wherein the water-absorbent sheet is made of water-absorbent paper and comprises sodium (Na) ions.   The device according to claim 1, wherein the soft container is a bag made of paper.   The device according to claim 1, wherein the second electrode plate is made of magnalium comprising aluminum (Al) and magnesium (Mg).   The apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate is about 2% to 3%.   The apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate is about 3% to 4%. 18. The device according to claim 17, wherein the proportion of aluminum (Al) in the second electrode plate is less than 5%.

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