RU2801903C2 - Water ionizer comprising packaged electrolyser and flow switching device with separated inlet from outlet - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: water ionizers.

SUBSTANCE: water ionizer comprises an input regulator distributing water, an electrolyser module, an output flow switching unit and a connecting shaft. The cell module is attached to the first inlet tube and to the second inlet tube of the inlet regulator to direct water cross-flowed from the inlet regulator. Water entering the first inlet is discharged from the second outlet, and water entering the second inlet is discharged from the first outlet. The outlet flow switching unit comprises an outlet separator rotatable to distribute alkaline water and acidic water at a predetermined ratio for output through the alkaline water outlet and through the acidic water outlet, respectively. The inlet regulator comprises an inlet block, a turnable inlet element located in the inlet block and turning during operation of the connecting shaft, and a cover. The inlet channel is made in one part of the rotatable inlet element, and the feed restriction element is made in the other part of the rotatable inlet element. A connecting hole is made in the central part of the cover, which ensures the connection of the connecting shaft to it, and on the side of the connecting hole, a water supply hole is made, which supplies water to the inlet block, whereas the inlets are separated from the outlets.

EFFECT: increased efficiency of the cell, prevention of deposits in the anode chambers, simplified assembly and improved serviceability.

11 cl, 24 dwg

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority under 35 USC § 371 of PCT International Application No. PCT/KR 2019/015293, filed November 12, 2019, which claims priority of Republic of Korea Patent Application No. KR 10-2018-0147944 filed November 27, 2018, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES

The present invention generally relates to a water ionizer, and more particularly to a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a flow switching device with an inlet separated from an outlet, in which the water entering the inlet regulator is distributed at a predetermined ratio before being supplied to the cell module for minimizing excess acidic water being discharged, the water supplied from the inlet regulator is directed to cross pass through the cell module to delay water flows to improve electrolysis efficiency, as many cell cells as a given number of electrodes are stacked and matched to each other for simplifying the assembly process and improving the convenience of maintenance and operation according to user conditions, the electrode plates of the cell module are rigidly inserted into the frame to facilitate the assembly process and improve the manufacturing process due to the fact that insert molding is not used, and the inlet regulator and outlet flow switching unit connected by a connecting shaft to synchronize the operation of the input regulator and the operation of the output flow switching unit to ensure reliability.

Description of the prior art

In most cases, an alkaline water ionizer is a device for obtaining pure water by purifying tap water, as well as obtaining alkaline water (or reduced alkaline water) and acidic water through electrolysis.

Tap water enters the alkaline water ionizer through the solenoid valve, passes through its internal filter, after which the filtered water enters the electrolyzer through the flow sensor.

The filtered tap water is then electrolyzed in an electrolyzer inside the water ionizer. The resulting water can be pure neutral water if the pH (hydrogen ion index) is 7, acidic water if the pH is less than 7, and alkaline water if the pH is greater than 7.

In such ionized water (electrolytic water), weakly alkaline water is widely used due to its characteristics. For example, ionized water, when consumed, can support a person's metabolism. Slightly alkaline water can be effectively used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as: chronic diarrhea, indigestion, abnormal fermentation in the stomach, and increased acidity in the stomach. In addition, highly alkaline water can stimulate crop growth and improve soil, and can be used to clean dirty items without the use of synthetic cleaners.

Additionally, acidic water is commonly used for sterilization. Acidic water is widely used for sterilization, such as sterilization in the food industry, deodorization in animal husbandry and disinfection.

A large number of different water ionizers have been developed for the efficient production of ionized water. The Applicant has patented an electrolyzer stream switching device having an automatic polarity reversal function as in Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-0844394.

Alkaline water and acidic water are produced by electrolysis of water introduced through the inlet using an electrode plate. The flow switching valve attached to the body is designed so that alkaline water, acidic water and pure water (or purified water) discharged through the outlet channels flow in three different directions.

Despite this, according to the patented solution, tap water is supplied through only one inlet. Due to the difference in orifices that occurs when tap water is supplied to the two chambers of the cell, tap water may flow in the opposite direction. This may have an adverse effect on the reliability of the device for consumers.

In addition, electrolysis efficiency is lowered because the tap water supplied to the electrolyser is separated into alkaline water and acidic water during electrolysis, and then directly discharged through the flow switch valve.

It should also be noted that since insertion molding is used to manufacture the electrode plate of the cell, the manufacturing process is very complicated. The replacement of the platinum (Pt) coated electrode plate is very expensive, which is a big problem.

The information in the Background section is only intended to enhance understanding of the prior art and should not be construed as an endorsement or any form of suggestion that this information constitutes prior art that was already known to those skilled in the art.

[Related Document]

Patent Document 1: Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-0844394 (July 1, 2008)

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems in the prior art, the present invention proposes a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a flow switching device with an inlet separated from an outlet, in which the water entering the inlet regulator is distributed at a predetermined ratio before being supplied into the electrolyzer module to minimize excess acidic water discharge, so that this water ionizer can be used as an environmentally friendly device.

Also provided is a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a split inlet/outlet flow switching device in which water supplied from an inlet regulator is directed to cross-flow through the cell module to delay water flows to improve electrolysis efficiency.

Also provided is a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a flow switching device with an input separated from the output, in which the polarities of the voltages applied to the electrode plates are changed so that the anode chambers and the cathode chambers repeatedly change their functions with each other, thereby preventing deposit formation in the anode chambers.

Also provided is a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a flow switching device with an inlet separated from the outlet, in which three or more cells of the electrolyser, or as many cells of the cell as a given number of electrodes, can be stacked and matched to each other upon request. customers, to simplify the assembly process and improve the serviceability and operation in accordance with the user's conditions.

Also provided is a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a stream switching device with an inlet separated from the outlet, in which the electrode plates of the electrolyzer module are rigidly mounted in a frame to facilitate the assembly process and significantly improve the manufacturing process due to the fact that insert molding is not used.

Also provided is a water ionizer comprising a stacked electrolyzer and a stream switching device with an inlet separated from the outlet, in which the input regulator and the output stream switching unit are connected by a connecting shaft to synchronize the operation of the input regulator and the operation of the output stream switching unit to ensure reliability.

To achieve this object, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the water ionizer may include: an inlet regulator that distributes water supplied through the filter and flow sensor to the first inlet and second inlet of the stacked cell; an electrolyser module attached to the first inlet tube and the second inlet tube of the inlet regulator to direct water cross-flowed from the inlet regulator and to electrolyze the water into alkaline water and into acidic water, while the water entering the first inlet is discharged from the second outlet , and the water entering the second input is output from the first output; an outlet flow switching unit attached to the top of the cell module, wherein the outlet separator of the outlet flow switching unit is rotatable during operation of the drive motor to distribute alkaline water and acidic water at a predetermined ratio for output through the alkaline water outlet and through the acidic water outlet respectively; and a connecting shaft located in the inlet regulator and in the outlet flow switching unit for synchronizing the operation of the inlet regulator and the output flow switching unit when the engine is running.

In addition to this, the input regulator may contain: an input block; a rotatable inlet located in the input block and rotatable when the connection shaft is operated, wherein an inlet port is provided in one part of the rotatable inlet and a feed limiting member is provided in another part of the rotatable inlet; and a cover attached to the top of the input block to close the input block. A connecting hole may be provided in the central part of the lid, allowing the connecting shaft to be connected thereto. On the side of the connection hole, a water supply hole can be provided to supply water to the inlet unit. Inputs can be separated from outputs.

In this case, the inlet unit may include: a distribution space in which water supplied from the water supply opening is distributed at a predetermined ratio; a first inlet pipe having a first inlet for supplying water supplied to the distribution space to the first inlet of the cell module; a second inlet pipe having a second inlet for supplying water supplied to the distribution space to the second inlet of the cell module; an outlet provided at the bottom of the distribution space to pass through the bottom.

Additionally, the cell module may include: a front panel with first and second inputs in its lower part, and first and second outputs in its upper part, while the front panel allows the water supplied from the input regulator to be output to the output flow switching unit ; the back panel behind the front panel; three or more cell cells stacked between the front panel and the back panel for electrolyzing water and providing intersecting water flows using the first and second inlets and the first and second through holes arranged in a checkerboard pattern; and terminals located on the lower parts of the front panel and cells of the cell, for applying voltage to the electrode plates of the cells of the cell.

In addition to this, each of the cells of the cell may contain: a frame; a gasket provided at the front of the frame for guiding water supplied through the first inlet to the first passage and for guiding water supplied through the second inlet to the second passage; an electrode plate located in front of the frame and rigidly connected to the connecting hole of the frame; a membrane outside the frame; and a fixing frame fixing the membrane in the frame.

The frame may be configured such that the first and second inlets are provided in both lower parts, the first and second through holes are provided in both upper parts, and the connection hole to which the electrode plate is attached is provided between the first and second inlets.

In addition, the outlet flow switching unit may comprise: a connecting tube comprising a first outlet tube attached to the first outlet of the cell module and a second outlet tube attached to the second outlet of the cell module; a body attached to the front of the connecting tube and having an alkaline water outlet and an acidic water outlet, through which the alkaline water and the acidic water can be discharged; an outlet separator distributing alkaline water and acidic water supplied to the receiving space of the housing at a predetermined ratio to be discharged through the alkaline water outlet and the acidic water outlet, or to discharge clean water through the alkaline water outlet; a drive motor with a rotating shaft turning the output separator camshaft; and first, second, and third microswitches determining the direction of discharge of alkaline water, acidic water, and pure water when the rotary disk driven by the driving motor rotates.

In this case, the housing may include: an outlet unit that discharges supplied acidic water and alkaline water through a connecting tube; the top cap, located on the top of the output block, for fixing the camshaft; and a bottom cap located at the bottom of the outlet block for fixing the camshaft, and having a shaft input hole to which the connecting shaft is connected.

The output block may include: first and second passages communicating with the first and second outputs of the cell module; a first outlet aligned in a straight line and communicating with the first and second passages so that acidic water can be discharged through the first outlet; a second outlet located opposite the first outlet, aligned in a straight line and communicating with the first and second passages so that alkaline water or pure water can be discharged through the second outlet; and an alkaline water outlet and an acidic water outlet communicating with the first and second alkaline water and acidic water outlets, respectively.

The output separator may include: a camshaft connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor and to the connecting shaft and having an upper thrust lug and a lower thrust lug for different directions; an upper sealing member, wherein the upper camshaft thrust lip is located on the inner annular surface of the upper sealing member, and the upper sealing member has a first sealing cap in one part and a second sealing cap in another part; a lower sealing member, wherein the lower camshaft thrust lip is located on the inner annular surface of the upper sealing member, and the lower sealing member has a first sealing cap in one part and a second sealing cap in another part; and a rotating disk located on the upper end portion of the camshaft and having pressure lugs for pressing the contact elements of the first, second and third microswitches.

The connecting shaft may include: an upper connecting element connected to the camshaft of the output flow switching unit; a lower connecting element connected to a rotating inlet element of the input regulator; and a spring interposed between the upper connector and the lower connector to flexibly attach the lower connector to the rotating inlet.

In accordance with the present invention, the water entering the inlet regulator is distributed at a predetermined ratio before being fed into the cell module to minimize excess acidic water discharge, whereby this water ionizer can be used as an environmentally friendly device.

In addition, the water supplied from the inlet regulator is directed to cross-flow through the cell module to delay the water flows to improve the efficiency of the electrolysis.

In addition, the polarities of the voltages applied to the electrode plates are reversed such that the anode chambers and the cathode chambers repeatedly change their functions with each other, thereby preventing the formation of deposits in the anode chambers.

In addition, three or more cells of the cell or as many cells of the cell as a given number of electrodes are stacked and matched to each other, at the request of customers, to simplify the assembly process and improve the convenience of maintenance and operation according to user conditions.

In addition, the electrode plates of the cell module are rigidly mounted in the frame to facilitate the assembly process and significantly improve the manufacturing process due to the fact that insert molding is not used.

In addition, the inlet regulator and outlet stream switch are connected by a connecting shaft to synchronize the operation of the inlet regulator and the outlet stream switch to ensure reliability.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a water ionizer according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an input regulator in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electrolyser module in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electrolyzer cell in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a stream switching output unit in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating the configuration of a water ionizer according to the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a side view illustrating the configuration of a water ionizer according to the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional side view illustrating the electrode plate of an electrolyzer cell connected to a frame according to the present invention;

FIG. 9-14 are views illustrating an operating state according to the present invention in which alkaline water and acidic water are generated and discharged;

FIG. 15-18 are views illustrating an operating state according to the present invention in which pure water is output; And

FIG. 19-24 are views illustrating an operating state according to the present invention in which alkaline water and acidic water are generated by supplying water to the cathode and anode chambers alternately by reversing the polarity of the electrode plate, after which the alkaline water and acidic water are discharged.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Below, in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, a water ionizer containing a packaged electrolyzer and a stream switching device with an inlet separated from an outlet is described in detail. In the following description of the present invention, in situations where the described subject matter of the present invention may be difficult to understand, a detailed description of known functions and configurations will be omitted. The terms used are defined in terms of their function in the embodiments of the present invention, but may vary depending on the goals of users or operators, as well as operating rules. Thus, the terms should be defined based on the description throughout the document.

First, as shown in FIG. 2-7, the water ionizer according to the present invention comprises an inlet regulator 100, an electrolyser module 200, an outlet stream switching unit 300, and a connecting shaft 400.

In the inlet regulator 100, the first inlet tube 112 with the first inlet 112a is attached to one side of the inlet block 110 into which water is introduced, and the second inlet tube 113 with the second inlet 113a is attached to the other side of the inlet block 110.

An outlet 114 is formed at the bottom of the inlet block 110. The outlet 114 allows water to exit the ionizer through the outlet tube.

The rotary inlet 120 is located in the distribution space of the inlet block 110. The rotary inlet 120 includes an inlet 121 in one part and a flow limiting member 122 in the other to supply water by distributing at a predetermined ratio.

A cover 130 is attached to the top of the inlet block 110 to cover the inlet block 110. The cover 130 has a water inlet 132 through which water is supplied from the flow sensor, and a connecting hole 131 through which the connecting shaft 400 passes.

The central lower part of the rotary inlet 120 is mounted on the inner lower part of the inlet block 110. The central upper part of the rotary inlet 120 is rotatably connected to the connection hole 131 of the cover 130.

Additionally, an electrolyser module 200 electrolyzing water supplied from the inlet regulator 100 is attached to the first and second inlet pipes 112 and 113.

The first and second inputs 211 and 212 are located on the front panel 210 of the cell module 200 and pass through the front panel 210. The first input 211 is connected to the first inlet 112a of the input regulator 100, and the second input 212 is connected to the second inlet tube 113 of the input regulator 100.

The first and second water outlets 212a and 211a are on the tops of the front panel 210 and extend through the front panel 210. The first water outlet 212a is connected to the first outlet tube 311, and the second water outlet 211a is connected to the second outlet tube 312.

Three or more cells are stacked in series and are fixed on the back of the front panel 210. The cell cells include one or more cells 230 of the cathode chamber, in which alkaline water is formed, and one or more cells 230' of the anode chamber, in which forms acidic water.

Cells 230 and 230' of the cell contain a frame 231, a sealing gasket 232, an electrode plate 233, a membrane 234 and a mounting frame 235.

The first and second inlets 231a and 231b are formed at the bottom of the frame 231. The first inlet 231a communicates with the first inlet 211 on the front panel 210, and the second inlet 231b communicates with the second inlet 212 on the front panel 210.

The first and second passage holes 231c and 231d are formed at the top of the frame 231. The first passage hole 231c communicates with the first water outlet 212a, and the second passage hole 231d communicates with the second water outlet 211a.

The seal 232 is on the frame 231, with the first inlet 231a communicating with the first passage 231c and the second inlet 231b communicating with the second passage 231d.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 8, the electrode plate 233 is inserted into the frame 231. The electrode plate 233 is on the front of the frame 231. The electrode rod 233a is located on the bottom of the electrode plate 233 and is rigidly connected to the connection hole 231e formed between the first and second inlets 231a and 231b on the frame. 231.

Since the electrode rod 233a is attached to the connection hole 231e, the insert molding process can be eliminated in the production of the cell 230, thereby greatly simplifying the manufacturing process.

The membrane 234 is located on the rear surface of the frame 231 and is attached by the mounting frame 235.

Cells 230 of the cell, made as mentioned above, are at least three cells installed on top of each other. At the request of customers, a larger number of stacked cells of the electrolyzer can be used for the device. The cell 230' of the cell is installed in the rear of the cell 230 of the cell. The cell 230' of the cell has the same configuration as the cell 230 of the cell, but the first and second inlets 231a and 231b, as well as the first and second through holes 231c and 231d of the cell 230' of the cell have a different orientation from the orientation of the cell 230 of the cell. Cells 230 and cells 230' of the cell are stacked on top of each other in turn.

When the cells 230 and 230' of the cell are stacked as described above, the water supplied from the inlet regulator 100 flows at an angle, causing the water flow to be delayed. The delayed flow of water increases the efficiency of the electrolysis.

After stacking the cells 230 and 230' at the back of the front panel 210, the back panel 220 is installed at the back of the cell 230 and attached to the cell 230 using bolts and nuts.

The terminals 240 are attached to the bottom of the front panel 210 and cells 230 and 230' of the electrolyser - that is, the power to the electrode plate 233 is supplied through the terminals 240.

In addition, the flow switching outlet 300 is connected to the first and second water outlets 212a and 211a of the cell module 200. The flow switching outlet 300 discharges the alkaline water and the acidic water separated from each other and supplied by the cell module 200 .

The switching outlet 300 includes a connection tube 310. The connection tube 310 is configured such that the first outlet tube 311 is on one part of it and the second outlet tube 312 is on another part of it. The first outlet tube 311 is attached to the first water outlet 212a, and the second outlet tube 312 is attached to the second water outlet 211a.

The first outlet 311a of the first outlet tube 311 communicates with the first passage 321a of the outlet block 321, and the second outlet 312a of the first outlet tube 311 communicates with the second passage 321a' of the outlet block 321.

The housing 320 is attached to the front of the connecting tube 310, and the first and second passages 321a and 321a' are located at the top and bottom of the outlet block 321 of the housing 320.

In addition, the first outlet 321b and the second outlet 321c extend into the inner top of the outlet block 321. The first and second outlets 321b and 321c communicate with the second passage 321a'.

The first outlet 321b' and the second outlet 321c' extend into the inner bottom of the outlet block 321, and the first and second outlets 321b' and 321c' communicate with the first passage 321a.

The first outlet 321b communicating with the second passage 321a' and the first outlet 321b' communicating with the first passage 321a communicate with each other and communicate with the sour water outlet 321e at the bottom of the outlet block 321.

In addition, the second outlet 321c in communication with the second passage 321a' and the second outlet 321c' in communication with the first passage 321a communicate with the alkaline water outlet 321d.

The upper sealing member 332 is mounted on and connected to the inner upper part of the outlet block 321 in which the second passage 321a' is located. The first sealing cap 332a is located on one part of the upper sealing member 332 for opening and closing the first outlet 321b, and the second sealing cap 332b is located on the other portion of the upper sealing member 332 for opening and closing the second outlet 321c.

The lower sealing member 333 is mounted on and connected to the inner lower part of the outlet block 321 in which the first passage 321a is located. The first sealing cap 333a is located on one part of the lower sealing member 333 for opening and closing the first outlet 321b, and the second sealing cap 333b is located on the other portion of the lower sealing member 333 for opening and closing the second outlet 321c'.

In addition, the camshaft 331 is vertically mounted in the through center portions of the upper sealing member 332 and the lower sealing member 333. The upper end portion of the camshaft 331 is connected to the rotating shaft 341 of the driving motor 340, and the lower end portion of the camshaft 331 is inserted into the opening 323a for shaft entry in the bottom cap 323.

The upper thrust lug 331a is located on the top of the outer surface of the camshaft 331. The upper lug 331a presses the inner surface of the upper sealing member 332 in one direction. The lower thrust lug 331b is located on the lower part of the outer surface of the camshaft 331 in a direction opposite to that of the upper lug 331a. The lower pressing protrusion 331b presses the inner surface of the upper sealing member 333 in one direction.

Additionally, the first, second, and third microswitches 350, 360, and 370 are attached to the top of the output unit 321. The rotary disk 334 with the push tab 334a is attached to the top of the camshaft 331.

The drive motor 340, which rotates the camshaft 331, is attached to the top of the output block 321, to which the first, second, and third microswitches 350, 360, and 370 are attached. The rotating shaft 341 of the drive motor 340 is connected to the top of the camshaft 331.

The rotating disk 334 connected to the camshaft 331 presses the contact elements of the first, second and third microswitches 350, 360 and 370, being rotated by the driving motor 340.

Additionally, the connecting shaft 400 is vertically connected between the input regulator 100 and the output block 300 switching streams.

The connecting shaft 400 includes an upper connector 410, a lower connector 420, and a spring 430. The upper end of the upper connector 410 is connected to the lower end of the camshaft 331 while passing through the shaft entry hole 323a in the lower cap 323. The lower connector 420 is connected to the inner bottom of the upper connector 410. The lower end of the lower connector 420 is connected to the upper end of the rotary inlet 120.

A spring 430 is installed between the upper connector 410 and the lower connector 420 to elastically push the lower connector 420 down so that the lower connector 420 is firmly connected to the input regulator 100.

The connecting shaft 400, connected to the input regulator 100 and the output stream switching unit 300 as described above, synchronizes the operation of the input regulator 100 and the output stream switching unit 300.

The operation of the water ionizer according to the present invention with the configuration described above is described in detail below.

First, as shown in FIG. 9 and 14, when the controller (not shown) of the water ionizer is operated to drink alkaline water, the rotary shaft 341 is rotated by the driving motor 340 to rotate the camshaft 331. The connecting shaft 400 connected to the camshaft 331 rotates with it, and at the same time the input regulator 100 connected to the connecting shaft 400 is synchronized.

When the connecting shaft 400 rotates, the inlet passage 121 of the rotating inlet member 120 is directed to the first inlet 112a, and at the same time, the feed limiting member 122 is located in the second inlet 113a. Between the supply limiting member 122 and the second inlet 113a, there is a gap through which a small amount of water can be supplied.

In other words, the inlet regulator 100 is configured (or configured) such that 80% of the water is supplied through the first inlet 112a to supply water to the inside of the cell module 200, and 20% of the water is supplied through the second inlet tube 113 to supply water to the inside of the cell module 200.

Additionally, as the camshaft 331 rotates, the upper thrust lip 331a presses the upper sealing member 332 against the first outlet 321b to close the first outlet 321b and open the second outlet 321c.

In addition, the lower pressing protrusion 331b presses the lower sealing member 333 against the second outlet 321c' to close the second outlet 321c' and open the first outlet 321b'.

In this case, when the pressing protrusion 334a of the rotary disk 334 presses the contact member of the first micro switch 350 while rotating the camshaft 331, the driving motor 340 is stopped.

In addition, water introduced into the distribution space 111 through the water inlet 132 of the inlet regulator 100 is dispensed at a predetermined ratio by the rotary inlet 120. The ratio between alkaline and acidic water can be set to 80:20 by rotating the rotary inlet 120. The ratio between alkaline and acidic water can be set to a smaller value (for example, 90:10 or 99:1), while the proportion of acidic water discharged is less than 20%.

Below, the ratio between alkaline water and acidic water can be considered as 80:20.

By turning the rotating inlet 120, the sizes of the inlets 112a and 113a are adjusted, thereby distributing alkaline water and acidic water at a ratio of 80:20. 80% of the water is introduced into the first inlet 211 of the cell module 200 through the first inlet 112a, and 20% of the water is introduced into the second inlet 212 of the cell module 200 through the second inlet tube 113.

The water supplied to the first inlet 211 is introduced into the first passage hole 231c using a cross passage. In the electrode plate 233 of the cell 230 of the cell under the influence of the voltage applied to it, negative (-) electrodes are formed, due to which water is electrolyzed. At the same time, the gaseous hydrogen generated by the reduction of hydrogen ions is consumed by the hydrogen ions in the water. Cations of sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), etc., in addition to hydrogen ions, form hydrogen ion pairs. In this case, slightly alkaline water is created.

In addition, the water supplied to the second inlet 212 is also introduced into the second passage hole 231d using cross passage. Positive (+) electrodes are formed in the electrode plate 233 of the electrolytic cell 230' by the voltage applied thereto, whereby water is electrolyzed. At the same time, the gaseous oxygen generated by the reduction of hydroxide ions is consumed by the hydroxide ions in the water. Anions of chlorine (Cl), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S) and the like, except hydroxide ions, are acidic particles, which is the reason for the formation of acidic water.

Since the water supplied to the inlet regulator 100 passes inside the electrolyzer module 200 using cross-flow as described above, the electrolysis efficiency can be improved.

The alkaline water electrolyzed as above is output to the second outlet pipe 312 of the connecting pipe 310 through the second water outlet 211a of the cell module 200, and the acidic water electrolyzed as above is output to the first outlet pipe 311 through the first water outlet 212a cell module 200.

Alkaline water discharged into the second outlet pipe 312 is supplied to the second passage 321a' of the outlet unit 321 through the second outlet 312a. Since the first outlet 321b is closed by the first sealing cap 332a, the alkaline water is discharged through the alkaline water outlet 321d and at the same time through the second outlet 321c.

In addition, acidic water discharged into the first outlet pipe 311 is supplied to the first passage 321a of the outlet unit 321 through the first outlet 311a. Since the second outlet 321c' is closed by the second sealing cap 333b, acidic water is discharged through the acidic water outlet 321e and at the same time through the first outlet 321b'.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 19-24, the polarities of the electrodes connected to the electrode plate of the cell module are reversed to prevent the formation of deposits within the cell 230 defining the cathode chamber.

First, the drive motor 340 drives the connecting shaft 400 under the control of the controller.

When the connecting shaft 400 rotates, the inlet passage 121 of the rotating inlet member 120 communicates with the second inlet hole 113a, and at the same time, the feed limiting member 122 is in the first inlet hole 112a.

In other words, the inlet regulator 100 is adjusted (or configured) such that 80% of the water is supplied to the second inlet tube 113 before being supplied to the cell module 200, and 20% of the water is supplied to the first inlet 112a before entering the cell module 200.

In addition, when the camshaft 331 rotates, the upper thrust lip 331a presses the upper seal 332 against the second outlet 321c to close the second outlet 321c while opening the first outlet 321b.

In addition, the lower pressing protrusion 331b presses the lower sealing member 333 against the first outlet 321b', thereby closing the first outlet 321b' while opening the second outlet 321c'.

In this case, when the pressing protrusion 334a of the rotary disk 334 presses the contact member of the second microswitch 360 while rotating the camshaft 331, the driving motor 340 is stopped.

In addition, when the water introduced into the distribution space 111 through the water supply port 132 of the inlet regulator 100 is distributed at a ratio of 80:20 by the rotating inlet member 120, 20% of the water enters the first inlet 211 of the cell module 200 through the first inlet 112a , and 80% of the water is introduced into the second inlet 212 of the cell module 200 through the second inlet tube 113.

The water supplied to the first inlet 211 is introduced into the first through hole 231c using a cross passage. Positive (+) electrodes are formed in the electrode plate 233 of the electrolytic cell 230' by the voltage applied thereto, and alkaline water is created by electrolysis.

In addition, the water supplied to the second inlet 212 is introduced into the second through hole 231d using cross passage. Negative (-) electrodes are formed in the electrode plate of the cell 230' of the electrolyzer under the influence of the voltage applied to it, and acidic water is created due to electrolysis.

The alkaline water electrolyzed as above is output to the first outlet pipe 311 of the connecting pipe 310 through the first outlet 212a of the cell module 200, and the electrolyzed acidic water is output to the second outlet pipe 312 through the second outlet 211a of the cell module 200.

Alkaline water discharged into the first outlet pipe 311 is supplied to the first passage 321a of the outlet unit 321 through the first outlet 311a. Since the first outlet 321b' is closed by the first sealing cap 333a, the alkaline water is discharged through the alkaline water outlet 321d and at the same time through the second outlet 321c.

In addition, acidic water discharged into the second outlet pipe 312 is supplied to the second passage 321a' of the outlet unit 321 through the second outlet 312a. Since the second outlet 321c is closed by the second sealing cap 333b, the acidic water is discharged through the acidic water outlet 321e and at the same time through the first outlet 321b.

Due to this, when changing the polarity of the electrodes through which the voltage is applied to the electrode plate 233 of the cell module 200, from positive (+) to negative (-), or from negative (-) to positive (+), positive ions, which cause the formation of deposits , can exit the ionizer, thereby preventing the formation of deposits.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 15-18, in the case where water treatment is performed by a controller (not shown) of the water ionizer, the rotary shaft 341 is rotated while the driving motor 340 is operated to rotate the camshaft 331. The input regulator 100 connected to the connecting shaft 400 is synchronized, and at the same time with this, the connecting shaft 400 connected to the camshaft 331 rotates.

When the connecting shaft 140 rotates, the inlet passage 121 and the feed restricting member 122 of the rotating inlet member 120 are perpendicular to the first and second inlet holes 112a and 113a.

In other words, the inlet regulator 100 is configured (or configured) such that 50% of the pure water is supplied through the first inlet tube 112a before being fed into the cell module 200 and the same portion of the pure water, i.e. 50% pure water is fed into the second inlet tube 113 before entering the cell module 200.

Additionally, as the camshaft 331 rotates, the upper thrust lip 331a presses the upper sealing member 332 against the first outlet 321b to close the first outlet 321b and open the second outlet 321c.

In addition, the lower pressing protrusion 331b presses the lower sealing member 333 against the first outlet 321b' to close the first outlet 321b' and open the second outlet 321c'.

In this case, when the pressing protrusion 334a of the rotary disk 334 presses the contact member of the third microswitch 370 while rotating the camshaft 331, the driving motor 340 stops and the power supply to the electrode plate 233 of the electrolyser unit 200 is interrupted.

Pure water introduced into the first inlet 211 of the cell module 200 through the inlet regulator 100 after being filtered is introduced into the first through hole 231c using cross-passage. When pure water introduced into the second inlet 212 is introduced into the second passage hole 231d using cross-passing and then passes through the cell module 200, water is supplied to the first and second passages 321a and 321a' through the first and second outlet tubes 311 and 312 of the connecting tube 310.

In this case, since the first outlet 321b and 321b' are closed, the first sealing cap 332a of the upper sealing member 332 and the first sealing cap 333a of the lower sealing member 333 are removed from the alkaline water outlet 321d through the second outlet 321c and 321c' so that you could drink clean water.

The above descriptions and the accompanying drawings have been presented to explain some of the principles of the present invention by way of example. Specialists with ordinary knowledge in the field of technology to which the present invention pertains, can make various modifications and changes without departing from the principle of the present invention. The above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this document should be interpreted only as examples, not limiting the principle and scope of the present invention. It is to be understood that the scope of the present invention is to be determined by the appended claims and all equivalents thereof are to be within the scope of the present invention.

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1. Water ionizer, containing: an inlet regulator distributing water supplied through the filter and the flow sensor to the first inlet and the second inlet of the stacked cell; an electrolyser module attached to the first inlet tube and the second inlet tube of the inlet regulator to direct water cross-flowed from the inlet regulator and to electrolyze the water into alkaline water and into acidic water, while the water entering the first inlet is discharged from the second outlet , and the water entering the second input is output from the first output; an outlet flow switching unit attached to the top of the cell module and comprising an outlet separator rotatable to distribute alkaline water and acidic water at a predetermined ratio for output through the alkaline water outlet and the acidic water outlet, respectively; And a connecting shaft located in the inlet regulator and in the outlet flow switching unit, for synchronizing the operation of the inlet regulator and the output flow switching unit, while the input regulator contains: input block; a rotatable inlet located in the input block and rotatable during operation of the connecting shaft, wherein the inlet channel is made in one part of the rotatable inlet element, and the feed limiting element is made in another part of the rotatable inlet element; And a cover attached to the top of the inlet block to close the inlet block, wherein a connecting hole is made in the central part of the cover to connect the connecting shaft to it, and a water supply hole is made on the side of the connecting hole to supply water to the inlet block, while the inputs are separated from the outputs. 2. The water ionizer according to claim 1, in which the input unit contains: a distribution space in which water supplied from the water supply hole is distributed at a predetermined ratio; a first inlet pipe having a first inlet for supplying water supplied to the distribution space to the first inlet of the cell module; a second inlet pipe having a second inlet for supplying water supplied to the distribution space to the second inlet of the cell module; And an outlet provided at the bottom of the distribution space to pass through the bottom. 3. Water ionizer according to claim 1, in which the cell module contains: a front panel with first and second inlets at its bottom and first and second outlets at its top, the front panel allowing water supplied from the inlet regulator to be output to the outlet flow switch unit; the back panel behind the front panel; three or more cell cells stacked on top of each other between the front panel and the back panel for electrolyzing water and providing intersecting water flows using the first and second inlets and the first and second through holes arranged in a checkerboard pattern; And terminals located on the lower parts of the front panel and cells of the electrolyzer for supplying voltage to the electrode plates of the cells of the electrolyzer. 4. Water ionizer according to claim 3, in which each of the cells of the electrolyzer contains: frame; a gasket provided at the front of the frame for guiding water supplied through the first inlet to the first passage and for guiding water supplied through the second inlet to the second passage; an electrode plate located in front of the frame and rigidly connected to the connecting hole of the frame; a membrane outside the frame; And mounting frame fixing the membrane in the frame. 5. The water ionizer according to claim 4, wherein the frame is configured such that the first and second inlet holes are made in both lower parts, the first and second passage holes are made in both upper parts, and the connection hole to which the electrode plate is attached is made between the first and second inlets. 6. The water ionizer according to claim 1, in which the output flow switching unit contains: a connecting tube comprising a first outlet tube attached to the first outlet of the cell module and a second outlet tube attached to the second outlet of the cell module; a body attached to the front of the connecting tube and having an alkaline water outlet and an acidic water outlet, through which the alkaline water and the acidic water can be discharged; an outlet separator with a camshaft distributing alkaline water and acidic water supplied to the receiving space of the housing at a predetermined ratio to be discharged through the alkaline water outlet and the acidic water outlet, or to discharge clean water through the alkaline water outlet; a drive motor with a rotating shaft turning the output separator camshaft; And the first, second and third microswitches, which determine the discharge directions of alkaline water, acidic water and pure water. 7. Water ionizer according to claim 6, in which the housing contains: an outlet unit discharging the supplied acidic water and alkaline water through the connecting tube; the top cap, located on the top of the output block, for fixing the camshaft; And the bottom cap, located at the bottom of the output block, for fixing the camshaft, and having a hole for entering the shaft, to which the connecting shaft is connected. 8. Water ionizer according to claim 7, in which the output unit contains: first and second passages communicating with the first and second outputs of the cell module; a first outlet aligned in a straight line and communicating with the first and second passages so that acidic water can be discharged through the first outlet; a second outlet located opposite the first outlet, aligned in a straight line and communicating with the first and second passages so that alkaline water or pure water can be discharged through the second outlet; And an alkaline water outlet and an acidic water outlet communicating with the first and second alkaline water and acidic water outlets, respectively. 9. Water ionizer according to claim 6, in which the outlet separator contains: a camshaft connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor and to the connecting shaft, and having an upper thrust lug and a lower thrust lug for different directions; an upper sealing member, wherein the upper camshaft thrust lip is located on the inner annular surface of the upper sealing member, and the upper sealing member has a first sealing cap in one part and a second sealing cap in another part; a lower sealing member, wherein the lower camshaft thrust lip is located on the inner annular surface of the upper sealing member, and the lower sealing member has a first sealing cap in one part and a second sealing cap in another part; And a rotating disk located on the upper end of the camshaft and having pressure protrusions for pressing the contact elements of the first, second and third microswitches. 10. The water ionizer according to claim 9, wherein the first, second and third microswitches are configured to determine the directions of discharge of alkaline water, acidic water and pure water when the rotating disk of the output separator camshaft driven by the driving motor is rotated. 11. Water ionizer according to claim 1, in which the connecting shaft contains: an upper connecting element connected to the camshaft of the output stream switching unit; a lower connecting element connected to a rotating inlet element of the input regulator; And a spring located between the upper connecting element and the lower connecting element for flexible attachment of the lower connecting element to the rotating inlet element.