TW201008801A - Hydrogen-from-water on-demand supplemental vehicle fuel electrolyzer system - Google Patents

Abstract

A simple electrolyzer system, that can be easily installed in most motor vehicles, including boats, generates mixture including hydrogen as auxiliary motive fuel to reduce "smog" emissions and to provide increased performance and mileage. The electrolyzer system is powered electrically from the vehicle battery and consumes only water. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of similar electrolyzer cells, mounted in the engine compartment of the vehicle, generate a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and oxygen that is delivered independently to corresponding input ports at two strategically selected domains in the vehicle's air intake system: one at the intake manifold and the other at the main air intake duct leading to the intake manifold. A check-valve disconnect coupling in each gas delivery hose serves as a flash-back arrester for safety, and facilitates maintenance.

Description

201008801 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for generating and injecting a mixture of gas and oxygen electrolyzed from water, a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen Entering the air intake manifold system of a petroleum-powered internal combustion engine (or manif〇ldSyStem) as an on-demand fuel source for environmentally-friendly requirements for increased power and fuel savings with further cleaning, including the ability to For example, under the current vehicle emission regulations in California, the "smoke, the test results have reached a significant increase in the standard. 0 [Prior Art] The sharp increase in the cost of petroleum fuels and the accompanying increase in worldwide consumption has not only provoked The interest in hybrid and alternative energy vehicles is fueling interest in auxiliary fuel systems that can be added to existing oil-powered vehicles to increase performance and mileage economics. The main source of energy is the freely available oxygen from the atmosphere. The air filter is introduced into the intake manifold. Whether it is premixed with oil in a carburetor (Cgj^yjetoj·) or mixed with injected liquid fuel in a cylindrical combustion chamber, oxygen forms a major part of the explosive mixture. After being ignited by a spark plug or starting with a gl〇w plug in diesel, the explosive mixture will explode when exposed to heat at a high critical temperature, and the heat generated by compression and high pressure injection will exceed the critical temperature. Mechanical energy to drive the piston and propel the vehicle. Experimental work shows that the internal combustion engine can use hydrogen as the base fuel, but whether it is in liquid, solid or gaseous form, there is still a need to solve the cost problem and doubts about the safety of storage and the public distribution of hydrogen. In the apparatus for safely consuming hydrogen and oxygen products (APPARATUS FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN FOR THE SAFE CONSUMPTION THEREOF), by means of a pair of immersed in conductive water, is taught in U.S. Patent No. 3,262,872. The current is supplied between the electrodes to produce hydrogen and oxygen electrolytically' and is directed to utilize the hydrogen/oxygen mixture produced. U.S. Patent No. 4,081,656, to ARC-ASSISTED OXY/HYDROGENWELDING, taught by Yull Brown in U.S. Patent No. 4,080,801, in the electrolytic cell, by the scale of water, 4_ produces hydrogen and oxygen hydrates. Coffee (10) describes that although the age of the gas and oxygen is highly secretive, he found in his towel that if he defended against certain security, such as using a tempering trap (flash_back) At the time of the discussion, the two gases can be produced safely and beneficially and used as a fuel. Face-to-face points to the many advantages of on-site (〇nsite), such as on-demand gas production, citing the brittleness, transmission and profit of gas in existing practices, and the many disadvantages of cylinders or bottles being squashed. A stoichiometric mixture of hydrogen and oxygen produced by electrolysis, sometimes referred to as Brown (sown). The hydrogen fuel system (HYDROGEN FUEL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE) of the vehicle of the United States Patent No. 4,085,709 to Tangri discloses the secret of using hydrogen as a main secret in the vehicle. The secret is installed in the vehicle and can be operated mainly when the vehicle is at rest. The electrical origin is derived from the alternating current. Hydrogen is generated in the electrolytic sump and the gas remains on the vehicle.

A combination of an internal combustion engine and an electrolytic cell is disclosed in the ELECTROLYTIC SUPPLEMENTAL FUEL CHNERATM NF〇RMOimVEHICLES of the U.S. Patent No. 4,368,696 to Reinhardt. Hydrogen is produced in the water to assist the petroleum fuel supplied to the engine, and further includes a hot start engine, such as the Stirling engine, which is directly activated by the main engine to provide the required current to decompose the water. The hydrogen and oxygen formed by the electrolysis of water in the two electrolyzers are transported from the channel to a common location at the carburetor inlet, enabling a more streamlined oil-to-air mixture of Q to drive the engine', thereby increasing oil mileage. And reduce air pollutants. [At least one auxiliary power, including a fuel cell system, is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,516,905, a VEHICLE WITH A FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME. And an electrolytic cell capable of generating hydrogen and oxygen. A device disclosed in the AUXILIARYPOWER SUPPLY FORA VEHICLE WITH A COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME, which includes a device in the U.S. Patent No. 6,833,206, which is incorporated herein by reference. A fuel cell including a hydrogen wheel, an oxygen input, an exhaust gas output, and an electrolytic cell capable of generating hydrogen and oxygen from water. 5 201008801 [Summary] The downsizing is improved by improving the efficiency and scale economy of the internal combustion engine of existing vehicles and reducing harmful emissions. The internal combustion engine is provided that Lin is in the main stone and has the magnetic β* installed-turned simple electric touch, which produces Lin injection as a kind of ', material hydrogen and oxygen to improve vehicle performance and overall fuel economy. The ergonomics of the slick under the required vehicle emission rules are improved. The further objective of the present invention is to operate the sump system from the vehicle battery. The further step of the present invention is to 'electrolytic age. Maximize the variation of vacuum conditions in different areas of the air intake system.

The further objective of the invention is to provide a -lying embodiment that provides an auxiliary fuel of choice, thus eliminating the need for an auxiliary fuel storage bottle or cylinder. The above object has been accomplished in an electrolytic cell system which can be easily installed in most vehicles (four) including boats. Sijia implemented the seed, which was installed in the engine compartment of the vehicle and connected to the battery of the vehicle by a switch. The oxy-hydrogengas produced at the electrodes is guided by two transfer lines, each having a transfer line leading to the intake system of the vehicle to enable the input of two corresponding strategic choices at different locations: One turn is located in the intake manifold and the other is located in the main intake port leading to the intake manifold. The check valve disconnect coupling at each transfer line facilitates maintenance for discharge and acts as a temper catcher for safety. The initial "smoke," before and after testing has shown a significant reduction in harmful emissions, including zero emission values for carbon dioxide. The principles and advantages of the present invention will be explained in detail by way of example with the accompanying drawings. In accordance with a functional diagram in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a system including a pair of first and second electrolytic cells 12' and 12" mounted to a vehicle engine is provided to independently supply oxygen/hydrogen to two 埠36A. With 38B 'each 埠 is located in a different strategic location in the vehicle engine intake system. Each of the electrolytic cells 12' and 12" is usually contained in a glass bottle, and is internally disposed with a pair of electrodes 14 immersed in the electrolyte 16, generally having a weight such as sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate, also known as sodium bicarbonate 6 201008801) Alkali) catalyst of distilled water, usually half a teaspoon to one quart of water, to increase electrical conductivity to the desired extent, since pure distilled water is not electrically conductive. In a preferred electrode configuration, each electrode 14 consists of several bundles 004" (004 吋) stainless steel wire wrapped into a rope or fiber-like shape and then formed a spiral. The two grades are placed on the insulated bobbin in a staggered pattern to avoid electrical contact between the two helices. The bobbin can be made of two materials suitable for insulating, such as Lina, 'Nona, Nylon, and PTFE (four). The electrolyte fills the bottle to -height&apos; to leave approximately i inches at the top, a sufficient space to fill the gas-forming beads and bubbles. Each electrode is connected to one of the power terminals of the insulating top cover 12A. The two slots 12, 12" are shown, and the electrodes are connected in series with the vehicle battery 18, a switch 20 and a regulator 22. As the <=20 turns off the 'hydrogen and oxygen bubbles on the fresh electrode 14 The amount of gas depends on the current, and the current depends on the voltage applied to the electrode and the conductivity of the electrolyte. The sealing tube 12 in the $-slot 12' and 12" has been placed in the filling tube closed by the cover 12C. 12β and pass, the catheter 'generally, the tube 24 is connected to the check valve open circuit coupler 26, and from there through the transfer guide, the two hydrogen injection channels are respectively connected to two different vacuum areas of the vehicle. The conduits are typically flexible transfer tubes 28 and 30. In the first hydrogen injection passage, the transfer tube 28 is directed to the crucible 36A, which may be obtained by drilling and engraving if not already seen in the intake passage 36' of the vehicle, the intake passage being % by the vehicle air filter (Fig. The intake air (arrow in the figure) is introduced to the intake manifold % to which the intake passage 36 is connected. Immediately, the butterfly control valve 3SA located in the intake manifold 38 acts as a throttle valve, and adjusts the engine of the engine through the intake manifold S 38 at any time. Vacuum. In the second hydrogen injection channel, -Tg£#32 is installed between the two sections 34 of the county line, and Μ", to the 埠38B that is normally seen in the vehicle intake manifold 38. In this embodiment, the first and second electrolytic cells 12, and 12, operate independently, in the respective injection channels and the true 胄 嶋 嶋 魏 魏 ^ ^ ^ ^ 听 , , , , , ^ ^ ^ , 24 24 24 24 The same as 'by 5 丨 engine speed, acceleration, load and other operating conditions. When the engine is idling, the intake manifold 38 is highly vacuumed to draw gaseous fuel from the second electrolytic cell 12, through the transfer tube %, at the portion, and through the helium 38B. When the bow engine accelerates to a higher speed (R〇tate per 咖, ugly, the vacuum of the intake manifold 38 decreases. Immediately, the vacuum in the inlet port can be higher, the gas 7 201008801 body fuel This dual-spray (28) is used to complete the overall balance of the two intake vacuum zones. The 'vacuum line portion 34 is inserted near the intake manifold 38. , with the branch of 34,, τ ^, system (ie, transmission f 3G) connected to the manifold of the vehicle

St series of fine "pro-supply gamma, power, such as windshield wiper, brake assist, pneumatic locks and other vehicle accessories. 兮 f f 'transport tube 3 〇 can be directly connected to the air intake through a separate 如 such as Tan 3 blame Manifold%, f埠 can check the vehicle intake manifold or add to the existing vehicle thief manifold structure.

The company has been equipped with an auxiliary line connected to the inlet port. The invention can be implemented via a transfer tube 28 to which the T fitting is attached, such as a tau fitting mounted on an existing fitting line. In the further = alternative towel 'transport tube 28 can be directed to the air channel box attached to the domain road % of the 1 hour noon crying can be convenient _ electrolyzer 12, with 12, to self-vehicle exhaust, broken _ two * Self-finance as a back domain (four) Casting a one-way stop _, saving money into the electrolytic cell 12, with 12, any possibility, for example in the 5 丨 _ fire event. Avoiding the flame entering the electricity, the heart φ or the electrolytic cell 12, and 12" can be electrically connected in parallel. The main purpose is to maintain the DC voltage of the battery 18 14 reasonably mixed in the - grain value, for example 5 amps, this is the code = Single = range of sound or music player. Parallel will require regulator 22 to provide a dual current regulator, one for each cell 12, 12".

Regulator 22 is a preferred option: it can be as simple as a resistor or a varistor to limit the high current to a safe value. The present invention can be replaced by the removal of the regulator 22, i.e., the gambling direct winter battery 18 is connected to the electrolytic cell instead. However, this mode of operation is not recommended because of a short circuit in the electrolytic cell system. His high current condition test may overload the fuse of the ship. In a simple practical system, the preferred form of regulator 22 is an electronic current regulator that regulates the voltage to maintain the two electrolytic cells 12 connected in series as shown in the figure, and the electrode current in 12 is hatched. $ For example, 'If the system is initially set with a test 16 to have conductivity 峨 close to the front ' current', for example 5 amps at 6 volts (ie half of the 12 volt battery voltage, the regulator will be used as needed) Automatically lowering the voltage to maintain the nominal current (3)^nt) and providing sufficient current for the increase in electrolyte „conductivity. The reduction of the electric power is reduced, and the regulator 22 will be in the case of conductivity as low as 5〇%. The voltage is automatically increased as needed to maintain the nominal 8 ... 201008801 current, where the 'regulator will provide all 12 volt battery waste. Any step of conductivity === range. Regulator 22 will follow __, However, the electrolytic cell ^ electrolyte 16 _ degree decreases, the immersion part of 14 is also reduced to tend to reduce the conductivity - a shift factor · · - New less consumption of money without a heterocatalyst, from the Xiaoxiao agent = holding relative 'ga The increase in _ tends to increase the conductivity. Regarding the water consumption: ^ In terms of the battery capacity of 1 quart, the height of the f solution 16 can be expected to be consumed to 50% when driving about _ mile. It is recommended to use a syringe or Other filling devices are filled with electrolyzers 12 per tank of oil or miscellaneous water. With a height of 12" to about 丨 inches from the slot cover. ❹ 第 In the second diagram of the function diagram, the _ version of the system in the second diagram is shown, wherein the main difference is that between the two electrolytic cells 12' and 12", the circuit breaker 4QA located on the filling tube 12B is added to each other. Connected to line 40. This arrangement allows the two cells 12, 12" to operate in a single cell mode, as opposed to the separate cell mode operation of the system in the Figure. Figure 3 is a functional diagram of a simple alternative embodiment of the invention using only a single-electrolyzer 12. In terms of function, this system corresponds to the system shown in Fig. 2, in particular, if the electrolytic capacity of the single electrolytic cell 12 in Fig. 3 is equal to the combination of the two electrolytic cells 12 in Fig. 2, and 12, . In Figures 2 and 3, the two transfer tubes 28 and 30 are directed to two different designated positions of the vehicle air intake system in a manner similar to that shown in Figure 1. The principles of the basic dual injection cell of the present invention can be implemented with respect to alternative configurations and materials for the cell, vessel, electrode, and materials thereof. For example, the cell container may be made of plastic, metal or other material as an alternative to the glass container shown, and/or the electrode may be alternatively constructed or made of an alternative conductive material, but the above description in the illustrative embodiment Deviation from the doctrine and schema should not be attempted without regard to maintaining performance and reliability and avoiding corrosion or contamination. The foregoing is a description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Changes and modifications shall be covered in the scope of the following patent application. 9 201008801 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system including a pair of electrolytic cells mounted on a vehicle engine to independently supply oxygen/hydrogen to the vehicle engine intake system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A functional diagram of two parts at different locations; Figure 2 is a functional diagram showing a version of the system of Figure 1 as an alternative embodiment including adding a channel interconnecting one of the two cells; and Figure 3 is based on An alternate embodiment of the present invention utilizes a functional map of a single electrolytic cell equipped with the two gas petroleum fuel lines directed to different locations of the vehicle engine air intake system as shown in FIG.

[Main component symbol description] 12, first electrolytic cell 12" second electrolytic cell 12A insulating top cover / sealing cover 12B filling tube 12C cover 14 electrode 16 electrolyte 18 vehicle battery 20 switch 22 regulator 24 tube 26 circuit breaker 28 30 Transfer tube 32 T fitting 34', 34' 'Part 36 Inlet 36A 珲 38 Intake manifold 38A Butterfly control valve 201008801 38B 埠 40 Interconnect line 40A Open circuit coupler

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Claims (1)

201008801 VII. Patent application scope: h An auxiliary kinetic energy fuel source for a vehicle, the vehicle is equipped with a battery and an internal combustion engine having an intake manifold of the intake port. The auxiliary kinetic energy fuel source comprises: an electrolytic cell system, Included in the plurality of electrodes immersed in the liquid electrolyte, receiving current from the vehicle battery and producing a gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen; a first transfer conduit system disposed and arranged to direct a first portion of the gas mixture to the intake An area of the manifold; and a second transfer conduit system disposed and arranged to direct a second portion of the gas mixture to an area of the intake port 2. For example, the lion's fuel source is described in the stalk of the eye. The electric contact system includes: a first electrolytic cell; ” a first electrolytic cell' which is similar to the first electrolytic cell; The first transfer conduit system of the electrolytic cell is arranged and arranged to receive the first portion of the gas mixture from the second first electrolytic cell; and the ^C-transmission conduit system is arranged and arranged to receive The second portion of the gas mixture from the first of the second electrolysis cells. The auxiliary kinetic energy fuel source of claim i, wherein the electrolysis cell system package - the first electrolysis cell; a second electrolytic cell, which is similar to the first electrolytic cell; and interconnected in a manner that the electrolytic cell and the second electrolytic cell are in a so-called alternating current to cooperate in the form of an equivalent and a second J-dissolving function to generate the gas The electrolysis cell system of the first portion 12, 201008801 of the mixture comprises: a non-conductive anti-corrosion container; some aqueous electrolytes located in the container; some selected constituent catalytic components, Dissolving in the aqueous electrolyte to increase the conductivity of the aqueous electrolyte; a pair of electrodes immersed in the aqueous electrolyte, connected by a pair of terminals to receive current from the vehicle battery; and a full region The auxiliary kinetic energy fuel source according to claim 5, wherein: the container is formed of glass; the container is disposed on the aqueous electrolyte, and is arranged to receive the foam and bubbles of the produced milk. The aqueous electrolyte is water; and the catalytic component is sodium bicarbonate. The auxiliary kinetic fuel source according to claim 4, wherein each of the electrodes is configured to be wound by a plurality of stainless steel wires. For a spiral formed by a rope or cable, the two spirals are staggered and supported on the insulated coil bobbin to avoid electrical contact between the two spirals. 8. As claimed in the first item The auxiliary kinetic energy fuel source is further stepped in each of the first conduit system and the second transmission conduit system, and is located between - correspondingly - including - having a one-way check valve The light combiner is used as a tempering trap to prevent the flame from entering the electrolytic cell when the engine is tempered. 6 英 9 · The auxiliary kinetic fuel source described in claim 8 of the patent application, wherein The specified distance is 13