KR20200047948A - Electrode manufacturing method, Electrode module, Apparatus for generating sterilization Gas - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a platinum-plated electrode on a titanium surface, which prevents scale generation due to pole switching of the electrode and is a technique applied to a sterilizing device using the electrode. Specifically, an electrode production method comprises the following time series steps: a preparation step (S100) of preparing a substrate (111) formed of titanium and having a plate-like shape; an inner layer forming step (S110) of forming an inner layer (112) of a conductive material on the substrate surface; and an outer layer forming step (S120) of forming an outer layer (113) of a conductive material on the inner layer surface after the inner layer forming step.

Description

Electrode production method, electrode module, sterilization gas generator using electrode module {Electrode manufacturing method, Electrode module, Apparatus for generating sterilization Gas}

The present invention relates to a platinum-plated electrode on a titanium surface, and prevents scale generation due to pole switching of the electrode, and is a technique applied to a sterilizing device using the electrode.

Patent invention 001 is an invention for a dishwasher using an electrode sterilization module. Specifically, the main body is provided with an electrode sterilizing module composed of a body on which the object to be cleaned is placed, a conductive matrix and a metal catalyst material surrounding the conductive matrix, which is alternately connected to an electric wire of an anode or a cathode. It includes a sterilizing device for supplying sterilizing water to the furnace, and a control valve for controlling the inflow and out of the sterilizing water between the main body and the sterilizing device. Patent invention 001 consists of a static type that can be made to constantly supply sterilized water from a sterilization device and supply it to the washing container. The effect can be minimized.

Patent invention 002 is an invention for a sterilization module including a metallass electrode that is electrically connected to a substrate. Specifically, the electrode is in the form of metallass, and the mesh included in the electrode in the metallass form is a rhombus and its width ) Is 4.4 ± 0.3 mm and the short width (SW) is 2.6 ± 0.3 mm. Therefore, it presents the effect of reducing the phenomenon that the hydrogen gas generated by the sterilization module clogs the mesh of the electrode.

The apparatus for determining the cycle of sterilizing electrode replacement of patent invention 003 includes at least one sterilizing electrode, and a sterilizing unit for performing electrical sterilization by an applied power source; A conductivity sensor that measures raw water conductivity; A resistance measuring unit for measuring the resistance of the sterilizing electrode; And a control unit for determining whether or not the exchange cycle of the sterilizing electrode has arrived based on the raw water conductivity and the resistance value respectively received from the conductivity sensor and the resistance measurement unit.

Patent invention 004 relates to an electrolysis sterilization apparatus of a series-parallel mixed wiring method using a mesh electrode. Specifically, in the device for discharging the discharged water discharged to the end of the wastewater treatment plant through the electrolysis sterilization by discharging the discharged water through the rectifier to the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, the discharged water is divided into a plurality of flow paths and simultaneously the electrode A plurality of bulkheads vertically installed parallel to the flow of the effluent to serialize the; It has been suggested that a plurality of mesh-type electrodes connected to the rectifier are connected in parallel with a current reader, and are connected in series and connected between the partition wall and the partition wall in a direction perpendicular to the flow of effluent water and connected to the rectifier.

KR 10-2010-0067828 A (published on June 22, 2010) KR 10-2014-0135062 A (Public date: November 25, 2014) KR 10-2018-0065696 A (published on June 18, 2018) KR 20-0376095 Y1 (Registration date 02/03/2005)

The present invention relates to a platinum-plated electrode on a titanium surface, and prevents scale generation due to pole switching of the electrode, and is a technique applied to a sterilizing device using the electrode.

The present invention is an invention for the electrode production method, in the form of a plate, a preparation step (S100) of preparing a substrate 111 formed of titanium; an inner layer forming step of forming an inner layer 112 of a conductive material on the surface of the substrate ( S110); after the inner layer forming step, the outer layer forming step (S120) of forming an outer layer 113 of a conductive material on the inner layer surface; consists of a time series step comprising a.

The present invention is an invention for the electrode module 10, the electrode 110 produced by the method of claim 1-1 ;, the electrode is symmetrical to both sides, the membrane 120 is in close contact between the electrode configuration Is made of

The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, the housing 20 forming an accommodation space therein, the housing 20 accommodating the electrode module 10 of claim 2 ;, penetrating through one side of the housing, the inlet for introducing the electrolyte ( 221); passing through the other side of the enclosure, the outlet 222 for discharging the electrolyte solution ;, the air inlet 251 formed on one side of the enclosure ;, the gas outlet 261 formed on the other side of the enclosure; Is done.

The present invention is an invention for a sterilization gas generator, and in the invention presented above, a power supply 281 that is energized by the connection terminal 114 to supply current; and a switch 282 for controlling the power supply; It consists of a configuration comprising.

The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in the invention presented above, the case 310 is coupled to the enclosure; and the handle 320 is formed to protrude from the case.

The electrode of the present invention forms two plating layers through two plating coatings, each plating layer has a different hardness, and the outer plating layer has porosity to improve contactability. Since the electrode of the present invention is platinum-plated, it has an effect of not eluting according to electrode conversion. The electrode module of the present invention forms a membrane between the electrode and the electrode, and a plurality of flow paths are formed between the membrane and the electrode, thereby improving the flow effect. The sterilizing gas generator using the electrode of the present invention can be used as a portable device, and the enclosure in which the electrode module is accommodated is formed as a unit, thereby enabling exchange by detachment.

1 is an electrode cross-sectional view of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the electrode module of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a substrate perspective view of the electrode module of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a membrane perspective view of the electrode module of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an internal cross-sectional view of the housing housing the electrode module.
Figure 6 is a configuration coupling relationship of the present invention sterilization gas generator.
7 is a cross-sectional view of the portable sterilizing gas generator of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the most preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in order to describe in detail that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the present invention.

The numbers cited in the examples below are not limited to the targets of citation and may be applied to all examples. Objects exerting the same purpose and effect as the configuration presented in the Examples correspond to equivalent substitution objects. The higher concept presented in the examples includes lower concept objects that are not described.

[Example 1-1] The present invention is an invention for an electrode production method, and specifically, a preparation step (S100) of preparing a substrate 111 formed of titanium in the form of a plate; an inner layer of a conductive material on the surface of the substrate ( 112); an inner layer forming step (S110) of forming; after the inner layer forming step, an outer layer forming step (S120) of forming an outer layer 113 of a conductive material on the inner layer surface;

[Example 1-2] The present invention is an invention for an electrode production method, and in Example 1-1, the conductive material comprises a precious metal. The precious metal is preferably formed of platinum, and all of the same objects may be included.

The present invention proposes the step of plating twice as an inner layer and an outer layer on the substrate surface,

The plating material is a conductive material and is made of a precious metal having excellent conductivity.

In particular, it is preferable to plate with platinum, because it is possible to prevent the elution during current conversion to conduct electricity to the substrate. The platinum can be replaced with other objects.

[Example 1-3] The present invention is an invention of an electrode production method, and in Example 1-1, after the outer layer forming step, a terminal forming step (S130) of coupling the contact terminals 114 is included.

A contact terminal is formed to supply current to the electrode. The contact terminal may be coupled over the substrate, the outer layer and the inner layer, and is preferably formed in a bolt shape. Or it may be formed in the form of a protrusion bar with a hole or a hole.

[Example 1-4] The present invention relates to an electrode production method, and in Example 1-1, the inner layer forming step is a coating step (S210) of applying an inner layer aqueous solution using a brush on a base surface; After the application step, a first heating step (S220) of heating in a heating chamber ; and a layering step (S230) of repeatedly performing the application step and the heating step.

[Example 1-5] The present invention is an invention for an electrode production method, and in Example 1-4, the layering step is preferably formed 6 to 10 times.

The present invention relates to an inner layer plating method, wherein the inner layer is composed of a plurality of sub-layers. Each sub-layer repeats the process of contacting and heating the aqueous solution. The plating aqueous solution is cured by the heat treatment and a small plating layer can be formed.

[Example 1-6] The present invention relates to an electrode production method, and in Example 1-4, a first energizing step of applying a negative current to a base during the application step and a positive current to the brush. (S300).

[Example 1-7] The present invention relates to an electrode production method, and in Example 1-1, the outer layer forming step is immersing a base in a platinum electrolyte solution, and immersing a current in the base. (S310); And a second energizing step (S320) of energizing the external layer aqueous solution with a positive current.

[Example 1-8] The present invention relates to an electrode production method, and in Example 1-7, after the second energizing step, a second heating step (S320) of heat treatment; And a gas supply step (S330) of supplying a source.

Examples 1-6 to 1-8 present an outer layer plating procedure. The outer layer is formed on the surface of the inner layer, and a plurality of pores must be formed inside the outside. Therefore, a brush is not used, and a method of immersion in an electrolyte solution is used.

The present invention is plated in two stages, and each step is heat treated in different ways. This is to form a dense layer and a pore layer.

[Example 2-1] The present invention is an invention for the electrode module 10, specifically, the electrode 110 produced by the method of Example 1-1; the electrodes are symmetrical on both sides, and are in close contact between the electrodes Membrane 120; is made of a configuration comprising a.

[Example 2-2] The present invention relates to an electrode module, and in Example 2-1, the electrode 110 is formed of titanium, and a plate-shaped substrate 111 is formed on the surface of the substrate. And an inner layer 112; and an outer layer 113 formed on the outer surface of the inner layer.

This is to form a zerogap.

[Example 2-3] The present invention relates to an electrode module, and in Example 2-2, the inner layer and the outer layer include those formed of platinum.

[Example 2-4] The present invention relates to an electrode module, and in Example 2-2, the outer layer includes a plurality of pores 113a formed.

[Example 2-5] The present invention relates to an electrode module, and in Example 2-2, the outer layer 113 has a thickness of 1 nm to 1000 nm.

[Embodiment 2-6] The present invention relates to an electrode module, and in Embodiment 2-1, it is coupled to the base 111 and a connection terminal 114 to which power is applied.

[Example 2-7] The present invention relates to an electrode module, and in Example 2-5, a first flow path 115 formed on one surface of the substrate 111; and a second flow path formed on both surfaces of the membrane ( 121) ;.

[Example 2-8] The present invention is an invention for an electrode module, and in Example 2-1, a hole 116 formed in the electrode plate, formed in plural, having a uniform size and penetrating through; Includes.

The present invention relates to an electrode module. The electrode module is a unit formed by inserting one membrane between two electrodes. The electrode module is inserted into the housing of the sterilizing gas generator to be described later. Different currents are applied to the electrodes located on both sides.

Electrolysis is caused by the current, and gas generated by electrolysis flows between the membrane and the electrode. Therefore, a flow path is formed in a region where each electrode and the membrane are in contact.

[Example 3-1] The present invention is an invention for a sterilization gas generator, and specifically, an enclosure 20 that forms an accommodation space therein and accommodates the electrode module 10 of Example 2-1; An inlet 221 penetrating through one side and introducing the electrolyte solution; and an outlet 222 penetrating the other side of the enclosure and discharging the electrolyte solution; and an air inlet port 251 formed on one side of the enclosure; and on the other side of the enclosure It is made of a configuration including a; gas outlet 261 formed.

[Example 3-2] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-1, it is preferable that the electrolyte in the receiving space is formed of sodium chlorite (NaClO2).

 [Example 3-3] The present invention relates to a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-1, a circulation pipe 223 communicating the inlet and outlet ports; and a circulation pump 224 formed in the circulation pipe ;.

Examples 3-1, 2 and 3 are presented for the sterilizing gas generator of the present invention. There is an enclosure that forms a space therein, and the electrode module shown in Example 2 is inserted into the accommodation space of the enclosure. The current of the electrode module is supplied from outside the enclosure. In addition, an inlet and an outlet are formed on one surface of the housing to circulate the electrolyte. The electrolyte flows through the inlet, outlet, and circulation pipes, and the flow power is made by a circulation pump of the circulation pipe. Air is introduced into the housing, and sterilizing gas is generated by the electrolyzed electrolyte. The air is introduced into the air inlet, and the sterilizing gas is discharged through the gas outlet.

As a separate embodiment, the circulation pipe has an additional supply pipe, and an electrolyte may be supplemented through the additional supply pipe. This is to prevent the concentration of the electrolyzed electrolyte from being lowered.

[Example 3-4] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 3-3, the circulation pipe and the circulation pump are integrally formed with the enclosure.

The circulation pipe and the circulation pump may be formed outside the housing, or may be formed inside the housing. When a circulation pipe and a circulation pump are formed inside the enclosure, a circulation pump is mounted to the enclosure, and the pump communicates with the inlet and outlet, and operates by receiving a direct current from the connection terminal.

[Example 3-5] The present invention is an invention for a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 3-1, the enclosure is divided into two, and includes a flange 231 formed in a mutual assembly; and includes the flange It includes; fastening means 232 for fastening.

The enclosure of the present invention is separated into two to ensure ease of assembly, and a flange is formed on each assembly surface of the enclosure. The flange forms a surface to be assembled with each other, and a gasket and a sealing are formed on the assembly surface. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the electrolyte solution inside the housing from flowing out. A fastening means is formed on the flange, and the fastening means can be combined using a bolt and a nut, and a clip can be utilized. Or it can be combined by ultrasonic fusion.

[Example 3-6] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 3-1, a support 233 formed inside the housing and supporting the electrode is included.

The electrode module is inserted inside the enclosure. The position of the electrode module and the enclosure should be fixed, and a constant gap should be maintained. To this end, a support is formed inside the enclosure. The support is formed in a plurality, it is necessary to stably fix the electrode module. It is preferable that the support and the electrode module are combined in a fitting manner.

[Example 3-7] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 3-1, a blower 252 communicating with the air inlet and generating air is included.

 [Example 3-8] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-7, an air inlet pipe 253 communicating between the air inlet and the blower is included.

[Example 3-9] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-8, an input control valve 254 formed in the air inlet pipe.

 [Example 3-10] The present invention relates to a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-8, an air chamber 255 formed in the air inlet pipe is included.

The air introduced into the enclosure can obtain the propulsion of gas delivery and regulate the gas concentration. A blower is installed for air input. The blowing device is formed of any one selected from an extruder, a blower, a motor fan, and an air compressor. The blown air enters the inside of the enclosure through the air inlet pipe, and is discharged together with the gas generated inside the enclosure. Therefore, in order to adjust the amount of air for input, an input control valve is mounted. The valve corresponds to the flow control valve, it is possible to adjust the air volume. The air generated in the air inlet pipe may be supplied directly to the enclosure, or may be supplied to the enclosure after maintaining a constant pressure by the air chamber. The air chamber is intended to stabilize the amount of air supplied.

[Example 3-11] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-1, a concentration meter 262 is formed at the outlet and measures the gas concentration; and measures the concentration meter signal And, a concentration controller 263 to operate the input control valve.

[Example 3-12] The present invention relates to a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-11, a concentration control valve 264 for manually operating the concentration controller.

If the concentration of sterilizing gas discharged outside the enclosure is high, it may harm the human body. To prevent this, a concentration meter is installed at the outlet. The concentration meter measures the concentration in real time, and when the concentration is high, prevents external emission. In addition, the concentration controller receives the signal from the concentration meter and controls the concentration control valve to adjust the appropriate concentration to operation.

[Example 4-1] The present invention relates to a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 3-1, a power supply 281 that is energized by supplying current to the connection terminal 114; It consists of a configuration comprising a; switch 282 to control.

[Example 4-2] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 4-1, a pole switching switch 283 that changes a current direction when formed between the power supply and the switch.

[Example 4-3] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 4-2, a timer 283a formed on the pole switching switch and adjusting an operation time of the pole switching switch;

Or a counter 283b that counts the number of times of pole switching in place of the timer.

[Example 4-4] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 4-2, a current control device 284 formed between the power supply and the switch and controlling the amperage of the power supply is included. do.

[Example 4-5] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 4-1, the power source is preferably formed of a replaceable battery.

The present invention relates to the current supply of the sterilizing gas generator. The electrode module is supplied with a direct current. When a current fixed to each electrode is energized, a scale is generated, resulting in a problem of reduced efficiency. To prevent this, periodically exchange the current. The current replacement time may be automatically changed after a time specified by the timer, or may be changed according to the number of operations by the counter. In addition, the amperage is controlled by the current control device. The current can be used by converting the external outdoor current into a direct current type, or can be used by periodically replacing the battery, or a charged current can be used by installing a charger.

[Example 5-1] The present invention is an invention for a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 4-1, a case 310 for coupling the housing; a handle 320 protruding from the case; It consists of a composition.

[Example 5-2] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 5-1, the switch is formed on the handle.

[Example 5-4] The present invention relates to a sterilization gas generator, and in Example 5-1, a guide rod 311 is fastened to the case and forms a through hole therein.

[Example 5-4] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 5-1, it is formed on the case, and the fastening protrusion 312 is formed on the housing, and the fastening protrusion and shipping It includes; a fastening groove 313 to be coupled.

[Example 5-5] The present invention is an invention for a sterilizing gas generator, and in Example 5-1, it is detachable inside the handle, and includes a power pack 321 formed by the power source.

The present invention is intended to be used as a portable sterilizing gas generator. A case is formed, and the case forms a handle that a user can grip. A groove for coupling the housing is formed in a part of the case, and the enclosure is coupled to the housing coupling groove. In the case, a power pack for replacing a battery is formed, so that the battery can also be used as a replacement. The power pack and the enclosure form a protrusion or groove, and a detachable means coupled to the protrusion or groove and detaching from the coupling day is formed in the case. Therefore, it is possible to secure the ease of replacement. A guide rod is coupled to the case. The guide rod is a rod through which sterilizing gas is ejected. Therefore, the guide rod can be replaced according to the intended use.

10: electrode module 110: electrode
111: substrate 112: inner layer
113: outer layer 113a: pore
114: connection terminal 115: first passage
116: hole 120: membrane
121: second passage 20: enclosure
221: Inlet 222: Outlet
223: circulation pipe 224: circulation pump
231: flange 232: fastening means
233: support 251: air inlet
252: blower 253: air inlet pipe
254: input control valve 255: air chamber
261: gas outlet 262: concentration meter
126: concentration controller 264: concentration control valve
281: power 282: switch
283: pole switch 283a: timer
283b: Counter 284: Current control device
310: case 311: guide rod
320: handle 312: fastening projection
313: Fastening groove 321: Power pack

Claims (5)

Electrode production method
In the form of a plate, a preparation step (S100) for preparing a substrate 111 formed of titanium ;,
An inner layer forming step (S110) of forming an inner layer 112 of a conductive material on the surface of the substrate;
After the inner layer forming step, the outer layer forming step of forming an outer layer 113 of a conductive material on the inner layer surface (S120); electrode production method comprising a.
In the electrode module 10,
Electrode 110 produced by the method of claim 1-1 ;,
Electrode module comprising; the electrode is symmetrical to both sides, the membrane 120 is in close contact between the electrodes.
In the sterilizing gas generator,
An enclosure 20 forming an accommodation space therein and accommodating the electrode module 10 of claim 2;
An inlet 221 penetrating through one side of the housing and inserting the electrolyte;
An outlet 222 which penetrates the other side of the housing and discharges the electrolyte;
Air inlet 251 formed on one side of the housing ;,
Sterilizing gas generator comprising a; gas outlet (261) formed on the other side of the housing.
The method according to claim 3,
A power supply 281 energized with the connection terminal 114 to supply current;
Sterilization gas generator comprising a; switch 282 for controlling the energization of the power supply.
The method according to claim 4,
Case 310 for coupling the housing ;,
Sterilization gas generator comprising; a handle 320 formed to protrude from the case.

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