TWM567765U - Gas and water separation tank, hydrogen generator and hydrogen generator cascade combination - Google Patents

Abstract

The gas-water separation water tank of the present invention comprises an outer water tank, an inner gas cylinder, a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe. The first hydrogen inlet, the oxygen inlet and the water supply port of the outer water tank are located at the side wall of the water tank body, and the hydrogen outlet and the air diffusing hole are located at the top wall of the water tank body. The inner cylinder is located inside the outer tank. The second hydrogen inlet of the inner cylinder is located at the side of the bottle body, the air outlet is located at the top surface of the bottle body, the floating gear is movably disposed in the bottle body, the water outlet is located at the bottom surface of the bottle body, and the floating cover covers the water discharge port. The first communication tube is in communication with the second hydrogen inlet and the first hydrogen inlet. The second communication pipe is connected between the air outlet and the hydrogen outlet.

Description

Gas water separation tank, hydrogen generator and hydrogen generator series combination

The present invention relates to a hydrogen generator, and more particularly to a hydrogen generator having a gas-water separation type water tank.

Studies have shown that hydrogen molecules (Hydrogen) can neutralize free radicals in the human body, and achieve the purpose of regulating physical fitness and maintaining good health. Therefore, hydrogen generators are becoming more and more popular among users. However, the currently commercially available hydrogen generator is bulky and heavy, which causes inconvenience to the user.

Since hydrogen is produced by electrolyzing water, the electrolysis process requires a large amount of water. The gas generated by electrolysis needs water to cool down to avoid scalding the user, and the water generated during the cooling process of the gas must be recovered. Therefore, the hydrogen generator usually has more than two water tanks to enable the power supply process to proceed smoothly.

However, the water tank is not only occupying a large volume, but also has a heavy weight. Therefore, the water tank is one of the main reasons why the hydrogen generator cannot smoothly achieve volume reduction.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a gas-water separation type water tank which is suitable for a hydrogen generator to make the overall size of the hydrogen generator more compact and greatly improve the convenience in use. The gas-water separation type water tank can achieve the functions of water supply, water recovery and temperature reduction by using only a single water tank, which greatly reduces the volume and weight.

The gas-water separation water tank of one embodiment of the present invention comprises an outer water tank, an inner gas cylinder, a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe. The outer water tank comprises a water tank body, an oxygen inlet, a first hydrogen inlet, a hydrogen outlet, a water supply port and a diffusing air hole, wherein the first hydrogen inlet, the oxygen inlet and the water supply port are located at a side wall of the water tank body, and the hydrogen outlet and the air diffusing hole are located at the top of the water tank body wall. The inner cylinder is located inside the outer tank. The inner gas bottle comprises a bottle body, a floating body, a water discharge port, a second hydrogen inlet and an air outlet, wherein the second hydrogen inlet is located at a side of the bottle body, the air outlet is located at a top surface of the bottle body, and the floating gear is movably disposed in the bottle body The water outlet is located on the bottom surface of the bottle body, and the floating cover covers the water discharge port. One end of the first communication pipe is connected to the second hydrogen inlet, and the other end of the first communication pipe is connected to the first hydrogen inlet. One end of the second communication pipe is connected to the air outlet, and the other end of the second communication pipe is connected to the hydrogen outlet.

In the gas-water separation water tank of an embodiment of the present invention, the outer water tank further includes a water supply port located at a bottom wall of the water tank body.

In the gas-water separation water tank of one embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the water tank body is a flat surface, and the arc wall of the water tank body is a curved surface.

In the gas-water separation water tank of an embodiment of the present invention, the inner gas bottle further comprises a check valve connected to the water discharge port.

In the gas-water separation water tank of one embodiment of the present invention, the inner gas cylinder is located in a portion of the outer water tank near the top wall.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides a hydrogen generator comprising a hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell, a gas-water separation water tank, and a pressure switch. The oxyhydrogen cell contains opposing first and second sides. The side wall of the gas-water separation type water tank is adjacent to the second side of the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis tank so that the oxygen inlet is docked to the oxygen production outlet. The pressure switch is adjacent to the first side of the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell, the first end of the pressure switch is connected to the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell, and the second end of the pressure switch is connected to the first hydrogen inlet of the gas-water separation type water tank.

The hydrogen generator of an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a bubbler, the bubbler comprises a transparent wall, a bubble inlet end and a bubble exit end, the bubble inlet end is connected to the second end of the pressure switch, and the bubble outlet end is connected to the gas water separation. The first hydrogen inlet of the water tank.

The hydrogen generator of an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a casing and a breathing lamp. The breathing lamp is disposed on the casing, and the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell, the pressure switch and the gas-water separation type water tank are disposed in the casing.

The hydrogen generator of an embodiment of the present invention further includes a power connector, and the power connector is disposed on the outer casing.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides a hydrogen generator serial combination, the hydrogen generator serial combination comprises a plurality of hydrogen generators and a series connection, the serial connection comprises a central water tank, a carrier, a plurality of water supply joints and a plurality of power supply joints . The water supply connector and the power supply connector are disposed on the carrier, and the water supply connector is connected to the central water tank, wherein when the plurality of hydrogen generation is disposed on the carrier, the water supply port is connected to the water supply connector, and the power connector is connected to the water supply connector Power connector.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the hydrogen generator is connected in series, the central water tank is disposed at the center of the bearing seat, and the water supply joint and the power supply joint ring are disposed around the central water tank.

In summary, the gas-water separation type water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide sufficient water for electrolysis, and use the water in the water tank to cool the gas, and the water condensed after the temperature is lowered back to the water tank for reuse. The hydrogen generator of an embodiment of the present invention achieves a reduced size and a beautiful appearance by more rationally configuring various necessary components. The hydrogen generator of one embodiment of the present invention automatically shuts down when the outgas is blocked to ensure safety in use. The hydrogen generator of an embodiment of the present invention can visually recognize the air bubbles at the time of outgassing, confirm the outgassing condition, and provide a soothing effect. The breathing lamp configured by the hydrogen generator of an embodiment of the present invention can produce a light and dark effect in accordance with the breathing rhythm of the person to relax the mood of the user. The hydrogen generator serial combination of one embodiment of the present invention can allow a plurality of hydrogen generators to operate at the same time, increase the gas output, and increase the water supply amount. When there is a large amount of gas output demand, a plurality of hydrogen generators can be simply combined to meet the demand.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a gas-water separation water tank of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the gas-water separation water tank 10 basically includes an outer water tank 11, an inner gas cylinder 12, a first communication tube 13, and a second communication tube 14. The inner cylinder 12 is located inside the outer water tank 11. The first communication tube 13 and the second communication tube 14 are located between the outer water tank 11 and the inner gas cylinder 12. In some embodiments, the outer water tank 11 is provided with a liquid level sensor (not shown), and the liquid level sensor can detect the liquid in the outer water tank 11 and correspondingly transmit a full water or water shortage signal.

2 is a cross-sectional view of the present embodiment taken along line AA of FIG. 1. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the outer water tank 11 includes a water tank body 110, an oxygen inlet 111, a first hydrogen inlet 116, a hydrogen outlet 112, a water supply port 113, and a diffusing hole 114. The first hydrogen inlet 116, the oxygen inlet 111, and the water supply port 113 are located on the side wall 110a of the water tank body 110, and the hydrogen outlet 112 and the air diffusion hole 114 are located at the top wall 110b of the water tank body 110. Between the oxygen inlet 111 and the air diffusing hole 114 is an oxygen passage for oxygen to enter the outer water tank 11 from the oxygen inlet 111, and then exit from the air diffusing hole 114 at the top of the outer water tank 11.

In some embodiments, the oxygen inlet 111 is disposed below the water line of the water tank body 110, that is, the oxygen entering the water tank body 110 from the oxygen inlet 111 passes through at least a portion of the water in the water tank body 110 and then escapes to the water tank body. The waterless space in the upper part of the 11 is used to cool the oxygen. In some embodiments, the first hydrogen inlet 116, the oxygen inlet 111, and the water supply port 113 are linearly arranged on the same vertical line of the side wall 110a, and the first hydrogen inlet 116, the oxygen inlet 111, and the water supply port are sequentially arranged from top to bottom. 113. In some embodiments, the water supply port 113 is disposed at a position on the side wall 110a proximate to the bottom wall 110c of the water tank body 110 such that the outer water tank 11 can also supply water when it is low in water.

In some embodiments, the water tank body 110 may be in the shape of a cylinder, a rectangular parallelepiped or a semi-cylindrical body, and is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the water tank body 110 is a semi-cylindrical body, and the side wall 110a of the water tank body 110 includes a flat portion and an arc portion 110d, and the flat portion and the arc portion 110d are connected to each other to form a semi-cylindrical annular side wall 110a. Here, the flat portion of the side wall 110a is close to the hydrogen-oxygen electrolytic cell 20 to shorten the oxygen passage and minimize the volume required for the component arrangement. The curved surface of the arc portion 110d enhances the amount of water stored and provides a more elegant appearance.

In some embodiments, the water tank body 110 can be integrally formed. Referring to FIG. 1 , in other embodiments, the water tank body 110 is composed of an upper cover and a body, and the upper cover is disposed on the body. Here, the upper cover provides a top wall 110b of the water tank body 110, and the body provides a side wall 110a and a bottom. Wall 110c.

1 and 2, the inner cylinder 12 includes a bottle body 120, a float 121, a water discharge port 122, a second hydrogen inlet 123, and an air outlet 124. The second hydrogen inlet 123 is located on the side 120a of the bottle 120, and the air outlet 124 is located on the top surface 120b of the bottle 120. The air outlet 124 communicates with the hydrogen outlet port 112 via the second communication tube 14. In some embodiments, the hydrogen outlet 112 further includes a connector (not shown). The connector is used to connect the suction connector so that the user can more easily inhale high-purity hydrogen through the suction connector. In some embodiments, the hydrogen outlet 112 further includes an air outlet cover 117, and an air outlet cover 117 is used to cover the hydrogen port 112 to prevent ingress of contaminants. The water discharge port 122 of the bottle body 120 is located at the bottom surface 120c of the bottle body 120. The bottle body 120 is further provided with a floating gear 121. The floating groove 121 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the bottle body 120 so as to be movable up and down in the bottle body 120. The floating gear 121 吋 is larger than the diameter of the water discharge port 122. When the floating gear 121 falls on the bottom surface 120c of the bottle body 120, the floating gear 121 blocks the water discharge port 122 to block the liquid outflow in the bottle body 120 when the floating gear 121 When it floats, it leaves the drain 122 to allow the liquid in the bottle 120 to flow out. In some embodiments, the main material of the bottle body 120 is made of a material having high heat transfer efficiency, for example, glass, metal, or the like.

During the operation, since the temperature of the hydrogen gas formed by the water electrolysis is high and the water content is saturated, the moisture in the hydrogen gas condenses and precipitates in the bottle body 120. When the moisture in the bottle body 120 reaches a certain amount, the floating gear 121 rises by the buoyancy of the water and leaves the bottom surface 120c, so that the water can be separated from the water discharge port 122 and recovered into the outer water tank 11. Significant space savings due to the absence of a separate sink.

In some embodiments, the inner cylinder 12 includes a check valve that is disposed outside of the drain 122 (not shown) to prevent water from flowing back into the inner cylinder 12.

In some embodiments, the inner wall of the water tank body 110 of the outer water tank 11 has a support structure 118. The bottom surface 120c of the inner gas cylinder 12 abuts against the support structure 118 so that the inner gas cylinder 12 can be held in the upper half of the outer water tank 11. In other words, the inner cylinder 12 is located inside the outer tank 11 near the top wall 110b to shorten the hydrogen passage. In some embodiments, the support structure 118 is a plurality of short rods disposed on the inner wall of the water tank body 110, the short rods extending upward from the bottom wall 110c of the water tank body 110. In some embodiments, the support structure 118 is a projection that is disposed on the inner face of the sidewall 110a of the water tank body 110.

1 and 2, one end of the first communication tube 13 is connected to the second hydrogen inlet 123, and the other end of the first communication tube 13 is connected to the first hydrogen inlet 116. One end of the second communication pipe 14 is connected to the air outlet 124, and the other end of the second communication pipe 14 is connected to the hydrogen outlet 112. To form a hydrogen passage, the hydrogen gas is directly passed into the inner cylinder 12 by the second communication pipe 14 through the side wall 110a of the water tank body 110, and then exits the outer water tank 11 from the inner gas cylinder 12 via the first communication pipe 13. Here, the hydrogen gas does not directly contact the water storage in the water tank body 110. In some embodiments, the second communication tube 14 is integrally formed with the upper cover of the water tank body 110.

3 is a perspective view showing a partial arrangement of a hydrogen generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a side elevational view of FIG. 3 of an embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment also provides a hydrogen generator 1. For better understanding of the internal structure of the hydrogen generator 1, the outer casing 50 and some non-essential features are omitted in FIGS. 3 and 4. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the hydrogen generator 1 includes a hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell 20, a gas-water separation type water tank 10, and a pressure switch 30. The oxyhydrogen cell 20 includes opposing first side 210 and second side 212. Hydrogen is produced at a first side 210, with oxygen production and water input at a second side 212. The side wall 110a of the gas-water separation type water tank 10 is adjacent to the second side 212 of the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell 20, so that the oxygen inlet 111 can be docked to the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell 20, and the oxygen produced by the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell 20 can enter. Oxygen inlet 111. The pressure switch 30 is adjacent to the first side 211 of the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell 20, the first end 301 of the pressure switch 30 is connected to the first side 211 of the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell 20, and the second end 302 of the pressure switch 30 is connected to the gas water. The first hydrogen inlet 116 of the split water tank 10. The pressure switch 30 detects the atmospheric pressure of the hydrogen gas, and when the gas pressure is blocked, the hydrogen generator 1 is automatically turned off.

In some implementations, the hydrogen generator 1 further includes a bubbler 40. The bubbler 40 includes a transparent wall 41, a bubble inlet end 42, and a bubble exit end 43. The bubble inlet end 42 is connected to the second end 302 of the pressure switch 30, and the bubble outlet end 43 is connected to the first hydrogen inlet 116 of the gas water separation type water tank 10. The user can see the hydrogen bubbles from the transparent wall 41 of the bubbler 40 to understand the condition and speed of hydrogen generation.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing a hydrogen generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figures 3-5, in some implementations, the hydrogen generator 1 further includes a housing 50 (shown partially in Figures 3 and 4) and a breathing light 60. The breathing lamp 60 is disposed on the outer casing 50 and emits soft light, and the color of the light is not limited. In some embodiments, the outer casing 50 of the hydrogen generator 1 presents an elliptical cylinder, the breathing light 50 assumes a long loop, and the breathing light 60 is disposed in the lower half of the outer casing 50. In some embodiments, the light intensity of the breathing light 60 can vary over time. In some embodiments, the strength of the breathing light 60 varies in accordance with the breathing of the person using the person. For example, the breathing light 60 completes a strong to weak light cycle between 5-7 seconds. In some embodiments, the light of the breathing light 60 is a blue light. In some embodiments, the outer casing 50 has a transparent region 51 that corresponds to the transparent wall 41 of the bubbler 40.

Referring to FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the outer water tank 11 further includes a water supply port 115, and the water supply port 115 is located at the bottom wall 110c of the water tank body 110. In some implementations, the hydrogen generator 1 further includes a power connector 70 that is disposed on the housing 50. When it is necessary to generate hydrogen for a long time, the power source and the water source can be externally connected to avoid insufficient water in the portable power source or the outer water tank. In some embodiments, the power connector 70 is disposed on the base 50c of the housing 50.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a series connection of a hydrogen generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. An embodiment of the present invention also provides a hydrogen generator serial combination. The hydrogen generator series connection includes a plurality of hydrogen generators 1A, a hydrogen generator 1B, a hydrogen generator 1C, and a series connector 80. The serial connector 80 includes a central water tank 81, a carrier 82, a plurality of water supply connections 83, and a plurality of power supply connections 84. The water joint 83 and the power supply joint 84 are disposed on the carrier 82, and the water supply joint 83 is in communication with the central water tank 81. When the hydrogen generators 1A, 1B, 1C are disposed on the carrier 81, the water supply port 115 is connected to the water supply connector 83, and the power connector 70 is connected to the power supply connector 84.

In some embodiments, the central water tank 81 is disposed at the center of the carrier 82, and the water joint 83 and the power supply joint 84 are disposed around the central water tank 81. In some embodiments, the water joint 83 is positioned lower than the central water tank 81 to supply water using gravity differences.

Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be encompassed by the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this new type is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C‧‧‧ Hydrogen generator

11‧‧‧Outer water tank

110‧‧‧Water tank

110a‧‧‧ Sidewall

110b‧‧‧ top wall

110c‧‧‧ bottom wall

110d‧‧‧ arc wall

111‧‧‧Oxygen inlet

116‧‧‧First hydrogen inlet

112‧‧‧Hydrogen export

113‧‧‧Water supply port

114‧‧‧Dissipating holes

115‧‧‧ Filling port

117‧‧‧ gas outlet

118‧‧‧Support structure

12‧‧‧ gas cylinder

120‧‧‧ bottle body

120a‧‧‧ side

120b‧‧‧ top surface

102c‧‧‧ bottom

121‧‧‧Floating

122‧‧‧Discharge

123‧‧‧Second hydrogen inlet

124‧‧‧ air outlet

13‧‧‧First connecting pipe

14‧‧‧Second connecting tube

20‧‧‧Hydrogen Oxygen Cell

21‧‧‧

210‧‧‧ first side

212‧‧‧ second side

30‧‧‧ Pressure switch

301‧‧‧ first end

302‧‧‧ second end

40‧‧‧ bubbler

41‧‧‧ Transparent wall

42‧‧‧Into the bubble end

43‧‧‧bubble end

50‧‧‧ Shell

50c‧‧‧Base

51‧‧‧Transparent Zone

60‧‧‧ breathing light

70‧‧‧ energy connector

80‧‧‧Splicing seat

81‧‧‧Central water tank

82‧‧‧ bearing seat

83‧‧‧Water joint

84‧‧‧Power supply connector

[Fig. 1] An exploded view of a gas-water separation water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 2] A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention taken along line AA of Fig. 1. [Fig. 3] A perspective view showing a partial arrangement of a hydrogen generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 4] A side view of Fig. 3 of an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 5] A perspective view of a hydrogen generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 6] A schematic diagram of a series connection of hydrogen generators according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (11)

A gas water separation water tank comprises: an outer water tank comprising a water tank body, an oxygen inlet, a first hydrogen inlet, a hydrogen outlet, a water supply port and a diffusing hole, wherein the first hydrogen inlet, the oxygen inlet and The water supply port is located at a side wall of the water tank body, the hydrogen outlet and the air diffusion hole are located at a top wall of the water tank body; an inner gas bottle is located inside the outer water tank, the inner gas bottle includes a bottle body and a floating body a water outlet, a second hydrogen inlet and an air outlet, wherein the second hydrogen inlet is located on a side of the bottle body, the air outlet is located on a top surface of the bottle body, and the floating gear is movably disposed on the side a water outlet is located on a bottom surface of the bottle body, the floating cover covers the water discharge port; a first communication pipe, one end of the first communication pipe is connected to the second hydrogen inlet, the first The other end of the connecting tube is connected to the first hydrogen inlet; and a second connecting tube, one end of the second connecting tube is connected to the air outlet, and the other end of the second connecting tube is connected to the hydrogen outlet. The gas-water separation water tank of claim 1, wherein the outer water tank further comprises a water supply port, and the water supply port is located at a bottom wall of the water tank body. The gas-water separation water tank of claim 1, wherein the side wall comprises a flat portion and an arc portion, the flat portion being a flat surface, the arc portion being a curved surface. The gas-water separation water tank of claim 1, wherein the inner gas cylinder further comprises a check valve, the check valve being connected to the water discharge port. The gas-water separation water tank of claim 1, wherein the inner gas cylinder is located at a portion of the outer water tank that is adjacent to the top wall. A hydrogen generator comprising: A hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell comprising a first side and a second side, and a gas-water separation type water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gas-water separation type water tank a sidewall disposed adjacent to the second side of the oxy-hydrogen cell; and a pressure switch disposed adjacent to the first side of the oxy-hydrogen cell, a first end of the pressure switch coupled to the oxy-hydrogen In the electrolytic cell, a second end of the pressure switch is connected to the first hydrogen inlet of the gas-water separation type water tank. The hydrogen generator of claim 6, further comprising a bubbler, the bubbler comprising a transparent wall, a bubble inlet end and a bubble outlet end, the bubble inlet end being connected to the first portion of the pressure switch At the two ends, the bubble outlet end is connected to the first hydrogen inlet of the gas water separation type water tank. The hydrogen generator according to claim 6, further comprising a casing and a breathing lamp, wherein the breathing lamp is disposed on the casing, the hydrogen-oxygen electrolysis cell, the pressure switch and the gas-water separation water tank are disposed on the casing Inside. The hydrogen generator of claim 8, further comprising a power connector disposed on the housing. A hydrogen generator serial combination comprising a hydrogen generator according to claim 9 and a series of sockets, the serial socket comprising a central water tank, a carrier, a plurality of water supply joints and a plurality of power supply joints, the water supply And the power supply connector is disposed on the carrier, and the water supply connector is connected to the central water tank, wherein when the plurality of hydrogen generation is disposed on the carrier, the water supply port is connected to the water supply connector, and the power connector is connected In the power supply connector. The hydrogen generator is connected in series according to claim 10, wherein the central water tank is disposed at a center of the carrier, and the water supply joints and the power supply joint rings are disposed around the central water tank.