TWM628393U - Hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a hydrogen water production device, including: a water electrolysis device, which has a cathode tank, an anode tank and a cation exchange membrane, wherein the cathode tank is connected to the anode tank, and the cation exchange membrane is arranged between the cathode tank and the cation exchange membrane. Between the anode tanks and the cathode tank, there is a water inlet and a water outlet, and the water inlet and the water outlet are communicated; a pump is connected to the water outlet of the cathode tank to extract hydrogen and water; and a mixing tank , has a water inlet hole and a water outlet hole, wherein the water inlet hole is connected to the pump, and the pressure in the mixing tank is 100 PSI to 125 PSI, so that the hydrogen gas flowing into the mixing tank is dissolved in the water to form hydrogen water. The creation of sparkling water does not require regular purchase of carbon dioxide supplementary bottles, which has market potential.

Description

Hydrogen water production equipment

This creation is about a hydrogen water production device, especially a water dispenser capable of producing hydrogen water.

Carbonated beverages have always given people the impression of being cool and thirst-quenching. The reason is that the carbon dioxide contained in the beverage will escape in the form of bubbles after being introduced into the beverage, which not only creates a different taste, but also enhances the feeling of cooling and stimulation, and occupies a place in the beverage market.

Because traditional carbonated drinks usually add high content of sugar, it is easy to cause physical burden on the drinker. Therefore, carbonated water machines are gradually being seen on the market recently, so that people can fill carbon dioxide into drinking water to make sparkling water, which is not only sugar-free, but also Compared with ordinary drinking water, it has more taste and visual enjoyment, so as to improve the willingness to drink water every day.

However, commercial carbonated water machines usually require regular purchase of carbon dioxide refill bottles, which increases the cost of drinking water. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a sparkling water maker that does not require continuous purchase of refill bottles.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a hydrogen water production device, including: a water electrolysis device, which has a cathode tank, an anode tank and a cation exchange membrane, wherein the cathode tank is used for electrolyzing water to generate hydrogen, and the anode tank is used to generate hydrogen. It is used for electrolyzing water to generate oxygen, and the cathode tank is connected to the anode tank, the cathode tank has a water inlet and a water outlet, and the water inlet and the water outlet are communicated, and the cation exchange membrane is arranged in the cathode tank and the water outlet. Between the anode tanks; a pump connected to the water outlet of the cathode tank to extract the hydrogen gas and the water; and a mixing tank with a water inlet hole and a water outlet hole, and the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole communicate with each other, Wherein the water inlet is connected to the pump, so that the hydrogen and the water flow into the mixing tank, and the pressure in the mixing tank is 100 PSI to 125 PSI, so that the hydrogen flowing into the mixing tank is dissolved in the water to form Hydrogen water.

The hydrogen water production device provided by this creation generates hydrogen by electrolyzing water, and dissolves the hydrogen in water by forming a high pressure by a pump to prepare hydrogen water, and forms bubbles by the hydrogen contained in the hydrogen water to prepare sparkling water, Therefore, there is no need to purchase carbon dioxide refill bottles on a regular basis. Preferably, the above-mentioned hydrogen water production device is a water dispenser capable of producing hydrogen water.

The present invention separates the cathode cell and the anode cell by the above-mentioned cation exchange membrane. In addition, the cation exchange membrane can prevent the hydrogen ions generated by the electrolyzed water and the hydrogen generated by it from flowing to the anode tank, so as to facilitate the collection of hydrogen in the cathode tank.

In one embodiment, the water outlet is connected to a pressurized pipe. When the hydrogen water manufacturing device starts to supply water, the pressurized pipe can limit the flow rate of the water outlet to increase the resistance, so that the internal pressure of the mixing tank is further increased, so that the hydrogen in the mixing tank is further dissolved in the hydrogen water, so as to improve the hydrogen water of hydrogen content. After the first water supply to the hydrogen water production device of this creation, the pressure in the mixing tank will continue to be maintained at the above-mentioned high pressure state, that is, 100 PSI to 125 PSI.

In this creation, a water delivery pipe is also provided to supply water to the electrolyzed water device. In one embodiment, the hydrogen water manufacturing device further includes a water delivery pipe connected to the water inlet of the cathode tank for supplying water to the cathode tank. Preferably, the water delivery pipe is connected to a water source and the water inlet of the cathode tank.

This creation is also equipped with a water storage tank, which can supply water to the electrolyzed water device immediately, so as to facilitate the preparation of sparkling water at any time. In one embodiment, the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus further includes a water storage tank connected to the water delivery pipe. The water storage tank is connected to the water inlet of the cathode tank through the water delivery pipe, so that when the pump is operating, the water flow direction is from the water storage tank to the cathode tank.

In one embodiment, the water delivery pipe is provided with a ball valve, so that the water flow direction is from the water storage tank to the water inlet of the cathode tank. Preferably, the ball valve is connected to a water supply pipe and the water delivery pipe, and the water supply pipe is connected to an external water source, such as bottled water, so as to increase the alternative water source and improve the convenience of use.

In one embodiment, the anode tank is provided with an anode catalytic coating, and the anode catalytic coating is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane, and the area of the anode catalytic coating is smaller than that of the cation exchange membrane. The cathode tank is also provided with a cathode catalytic coating layer, and the cathode catalytic coating layer is also in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane, and the area of the cathode catalytic coating layer is smaller than that of the cation exchange membrane. In this invention, the anode catalytic coating and the cathode catalytic coating can be arranged to increase the reaction area and improve the electrolysis efficiency.

In one embodiment, the anode catalytic coating layer and the cathode catalytic coating layer are each provided with holes, so the anode catalytic coating layer and the cathode catalytic coating layer each cover only a part of the cation exchange membrane. Preferably, the respective holes of the anode catalytic coating and the cathode catalytic coating correspond to each other, and the hydrogen or oxygen is generated at the edges of the holes.

In one embodiment, the hydrogen water production device of the present invention further comprises: a pump, which is connected to the water delivery pipe; and a chamber, which is connected to the pump and the anode tank.

Preferably, the pump is connected to the water delivery pipe through a suction pipe. More preferably, the water delivery pipe is provided with a ball valve, wherein the water suction pipe is connected to the water delivery pipe between the ball valve and the water electrolysis device.

In one embodiment, the pump is connected to the chamber by a water supply line.

In one embodiment, the anode tank of the present invention further comprises an input port, which is connected to the chamber; and a discharge port, which is connected to the chamber; wherein the position of the input port is lower than the position of the discharge port. Preferably, the input port is connected to the chamber by a water inlet pipe, and the discharge port is connected to the chamber by a drain pipe. The position of the input port of this creation is lower than the position of the discharge port, which is conducive to the discharge of oxygen.

In one embodiment, the top of the chamber is provided with an exhaust port.

This creation sends the water in the water pipe to the suction pipe through the pump, and then reaches the chamber after passing through the pump and the water pipe in sequence. The water in the chamber is sent to the input port of the anode tank through the water inlet pipe, and then flows out from the discharge port of the anode tank, taking away the oxygen generated in the anode tank, and returning to the chamber along the drain pipe, Water is circulated between the chamber and the anode tank so that oxygen is vented from the vent at the top of the chamber. In addition, when the oxidation reaction is carried out in the anode tank, heat will be generated, so the circulation of water between the chamber and the anode tank also helps to reduce the temperature.

In one embodiment, the present invention uses solid-state electrolysis technology.

In one embodiment, the pump is connected to the water electrolysis device through a connecting pipe, and the pump is connected to the water inlet hole of the mixing tank through a connecting pipe; and the connecting pipe is provided with a check valve, so that the The flow direction of the hydrogen and the water is from the water electrolysis device to the mixing tank through the pump.

In one embodiment, the water outlet of the mixing tank is connected to the pressurizing pipe through a conveying pipe, and the conveying pipe is provided with a solenoid valve, and when the hydrogen water manufacturing device starts to supply water, the solenoid valve is opened, Make the hydrogen water flow through the pressurized pipe, and the resistance formed by the pressure pipe to limit the flow rate of the water outlet, promote the hydrogen in the mixing tank to be further dissolved in the hydrogen water, so as to increase the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water quantity.

The above ball valve can change the water source; the above check valve can ensure that the flow direction of water or hydrogen is one-way; the above solenoid valve is a switch for whether water, hydrogen or hydrogen water can flow, and can be used with pump, pump and pressure control. Make sure that the water or hydrogen flow direction is one-way.

In one embodiment, the hydrogen water production apparatus further includes a bubbler connected to the pressurized pipe. This creation uses a bubbler to further enhance the foaming effect.

In one embodiment, the hydrogen water manufacturing device further includes a control unit, and the control unit is electrically connected to the water electrolysis device, the pump, the pump and the solenoid valve, respectively. This creation integrates electrolysis and water supply through a control unit to provide sparkling water instantly.

In other words, when the user needs to drink water and presses the water button, the cathode tank will generate hydrogen, so that the hydrogen and water are pumped to the mixing bottle together, and the hydrogen water is formed by high pressure (about 100 PSI to 125 PSI) , and because the solenoid valve is opened at the same time, the pressure in the mixing tank is increased under the condition that the pressure pipe restricts the flow of the water outlet to form resistance, so that the hydrogen is further dissolved into the hydrogen water to increase the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water. , and because the pressure in the mixing tank is greater than the atmospheric pressure in the external environment (ie 14.7 PSI), after the hydrogen water leaves the mixing tank and reaches the drinking water cup, the hydrogen dissolved in the hydrogen water at the original high pressure escapes as a large number of tiny hydrogen bubbles out to form sparkling water, which can maintain a milky white state for about 60 seconds.

In one embodiment, the hydrogen water manufacturing device is accommodated in a casing, the casing is provided with a button, and the button is connected to the control unit; preferably, the button is a water outlet button. This creation setting button will be convenient for users to operate.

To sum up, the hydrogen water production device provided by this creation generates hydrogen immediately by electrolyzing water, and then prepares hydrogen water by using high pressure in the mixing tank. Finally, after the hydrogen water is released, the hydrogen contained in the hydrogen water forms bubbles. To form sparkling water without the need for regular purchase of carbon dioxide refill bottles, it has market potential.

Several operation modes are provided below in order to explain the implementation of this creation; those skilled in the art can easily understand the advantages and effects that this creation can achieve through the contents of this specification, and perform various operations without departing from the spirit of this creation. Modifications and alterations to implement or apply the content of this creation.

Example 1: Hydrogen water production device

As shown in FIG. 1 , the hydrogen water production device 1 of the present invention includes: a water electrolysis device 10 having a cathode tank 101 , an anode tank 102 and a cation exchange membrane 103 , wherein the cathode tank 101 is used for electrolyzing water to To generate hydrogen, the anode tank 102 is used to electrolyze water to generate oxygen, and the cathode tank 101 is connected to the anode tank 102. The cathode tank 101 has a water inlet 1011 and a water outlet 1012, and the water inlet 1011 and the water outlet 1012 is connected, and the cation exchange membrane 103 is arranged between the cathode tank 101 and the anode tank 102; a pump 11 is connected to the water outlet 1012 of the cathode tank 101 to extract the hydrogen and the water; and a mixing tank 12. There is a water inlet hole 121 and a water outlet hole 122, and the water inlet hole 121 and the water outlet hole 122 are connected, wherein the water inlet hole 121 is connected to the pump 11, so that the hydrogen and the water flow into the mixing tank 12, and the The pressure in the mixing tank 12 is 100 PSI to 125 PSI, which causes the hydrogen gas flowing into the mixing tank 12 to dissolve in the water to form hydrogen water. In other words, after the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 supplies water for the first time, the pump 11 will keep the pressure in the mixing tank 12 at 100 PSI to 125 PSI to form hydrogen water.

Example 2: Hydrogen water production device

As shown in FIG. 2 , first, the water outlet hole 122 is connected to a pressurized pipe 13 to limit the flow rate of the water outlet hole 122 to form resistance, so that the internal pressure of the mixing tank 12 is increased, thereby promoting the hydrogen in the mixing tank 12 to be further dissolved. The hydrogen water is used to increase the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water.

Second, the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 includes a water storage tank 14, the water storage tank 14 is connected to the water inlet 1011 of the cathode tank 101 through a water delivery pipe 141, so that the water flow direction is from the water storage tank 14 to the cathode tank 101. In addition, the water delivery pipe 141 is provided with a ball valve 1411, and the ball valve 1411 is connected with a water supply pipe (not shown) and the water delivery pipe 141, and the water supply pipe (not shown) is connected with an external water source (not shown), such as a bucket Filled with water to increase alternative water sources and improve convenience of use.

Third, the anode tank 102 is provided with an anode catalytic coating (not shown), and the anode catalytic coating (not shown) is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane 103 . In addition, the cathode tank 101 is also provided with a cathode catalytic coating (not shown), and the cathode catalytic coating (not shown) is also in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane 103 . Meanwhile, the anode catalytic coating (not shown) and the cathode catalytic coating (not shown) are respectively provided with holes (not shown), and the above-mentioned hydrogen or oxygen is generated at the edges of the holes.

Fourth, the pump 11 is connected to the water electrolysis device 10 through a connecting pipe 111 , that is, connected to the water outlet 1012 of the cathode tank 101 through the connecting pipe 111 , and the pump 11 is connected to the The water inlet hole 121 of the mixing tank 12 ; and the communication pipe 112 is provided with a check valve 1121 , so that the flow direction of the hydrogen and the water is from the water electrolysis device 10 to the mixing tank 12 through the pump 11 .

Fifth, the water outlet 122 of the mixing tank 12 is connected to the pressurizing pipe 13 by a conveying pipe 123, and the conveying pipe 123 is provided with an electromagnetic valve 1231, and when the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 starts to supply water, the electromagnetic The valve 1231 is opened, so that the hydrogen water flows through the pressurized pipe 13, and the resistance formed by the pressure pipe 13 restricting the flow rate of the water outlet hole 122 causes the hydrogen in the mixing tank 12 to be further dissolved in the hydrogen water, to increase the hydrogen content of the hydrogen water.

Sixth, the hydrogen water production apparatus 1 includes a bubbler 15 connected to the pressurized pipe 13 .

Seventh, the hydrogen water manufacturing device 1 further comprises: a pump 16, connected to the water delivery pipe 141; and a chamber 17, connected to the pump 16 and the anode tank 102; wherein, the pump 16 absorbs water by a The pipe 161 is connected to the water delivery pipe 141 , and the water suction pipe 161 is connected to the water delivery pipe 141 between the ball valve 1411 and the water electrolysis device 10 . In addition, the pump 16 is connected to the chamber 17 by a water supply pipe 162 .

Eighth, the anode tank 102 of the water electrolysis device 10 further comprises: an input port 1022 connected to the chamber 17, and a discharge port 1021 connected to the chamber 17; wherein the input port 1022 is located lower than the discharge port 1021 location. The input port 1022 is connected to the chamber 17 by a water inlet pipe 172 , and the discharge port 1021 is connected to the chamber 17 by a drain pipe 171 . In addition, the chamber 17 is a water tank with a volume of about 80 ml, and the top of the chamber 17 is provided with an exhaust port 173 .

In the present invention, the water in the water delivery pipe 141 is sent to the suction pipe 161 through the pump 16 , and then passes through the pump 16 and the water delivery pipe 162 in sequence, and then reaches the chamber 17 . The water in the chamber 17 is sent to the input port 1022 of the anode tank 102 through the water inlet pipe 172, and then flows out from the discharge port 1021 of the anode tank 102, and takes away the oxygen generated in the anode tank 102. The drain 171 returns to the chamber 17 to allow oxygen to be discharged from the exhaust port 173 at the top of the chamber 17 and water to circulate between the chamber 17 and the anode tank 102 . For further explanation, the oxygen generated by the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 will rise when operating, and form a rising vacuum pulling force in the drain pipe 171 to make the water flow from the water inlet pipe 172 to the direction of the drain pipe 171 .

Ninth, the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 includes a control unit (not shown), and the control unit is electrically connected with the water electrolysis apparatus 10 , the pump 11 , the pump 16 and the solenoid valve 1231 respectively.

Tenth, the arrow is the flow direction of hydrogen, oxygen or water.

Finally, the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 provided by the present invention prepares hydrogen water by electrolyzing water to form sparkling water, which does not require regular purchase of carbon dioxide supplementary bottles, and has more market potential.

Example 3: Hydrogen water production device

As shown in FIG. 3 , the water storage tank 14 of the hydrogen water manufacturing apparatus 1 is located away from the bubbler 15 . Except for the water storage tank 14 and the bubbler 15, the hydrogen water manufacturing device 1 is accommodated in a casing 18, and the casing 18 is provided with a button 181, and the button 181 is connected to the control unit (not shown), And for the water key. Finally, the exhaust port (not shown) of the chamber (not shown) is also located in the casing 18, and there is no additional penetration hole on the top of the casing 18 to connect the exhaust port to avoid dust in the air Contaminate the water in the chamber.

1: Hydrogen water production device 10: Water electrolysis device 101: Cathode tank 102: Anode tank 103: Cation exchange membrane 1011: Water inlet 1012: Water outlet 1021: Discharge port 1022: input port 11: Pump 111: connecting pipe 112: Connecting pipe 1121: Check valve 12: Mixing tank 121: water inlet 122: water outlet 123: Delivery tube 1231: Solenoid valve 13: Pressurized tube 14: Water storage tank 141: Water pipe 1411: Ball valve 15: Bubbler 16: Pump 161: Suction Tube 162: water supply pipe 17: Chamber 171: Drainpipe 172: Water inlet pipe 173: exhaust port 18: Shell 181: Button

FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic view of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 3 is a photograph of the appearance of Example 3. FIG.

1: Hydrogen water production device

10: Water electrolysis device

101: Cathode tank

102: Anode tank

103: Cation exchange membrane

1011: Water inlet

1012: Water outlet

11: Pump

12: Mixing tank

121: water inlet

122: water outlet

Claims (18)

A hydrogen water production device, comprising: A water electrolysis device having a cathode tank, an anode tank and a cation exchange membrane, wherein The cathode cell is used to electrolyze water to generate hydrogen, the anode cell is used to electrolyze water to generate oxygen, and the cathode cell is connected to the anode cell, The cathode tank has a water inlet and a water outlet, and the water inlet and the water outlet communicate with each other, and The cation exchange membrane is arranged between the cathode tank and the anode tank; a pump connected to the water outlet of the cathode tank for extracting the hydrogen and the water; and A mixing tank has a water inlet hole and a water outlet hole, and the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole are connected, wherein The water inlet is connected to the pump, so that the hydrogen and the water flow into the mixing tank, and the pressure in the mixing tank is 100 PSI to 125 PSI, so that the hydrogen flowing into the mixing tank is dissolved in the water to form hydrogen water. The hydrogen water production device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water outlet is connected to a pressurized pipe. The hydrogen water production device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hydrogen water production device further comprises a water delivery pipe connected to the water inlet of the cathode tank. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 3, wherein the hydrogen water production device further comprises a water storage tank connected to the water delivery pipe. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 4, wherein the water delivery pipe is provided with a ball valve, so that the water flow direction is from the water storage tank to the water inlet of the cathode tank. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 1, wherein the anode tank is provided with an anode catalytic coating, and the anode catalytic coating is in direct contact with the cation exchange membrane, and the area of the anode catalytic coating is smaller than the area of the cation exchange membrane. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 1, wherein the pump is connected to the water electrolysis device through a connecting pipe, and the pump is connected to the water inlet hole of the mixing tank through a connecting pipe; and the connecting pipe is provided with There is a check valve to make the flow direction of the hydrogen gas and the water flow from the water electrolysis device to the mixing tank through the pump. The hydrogen water manufacturing device according to claim 2, wherein the water outlet of the mixing tank is connected to the pressurizing pipe by a conveying pipe, and the conveying pipe is provided with a solenoid valve, and when the hydrogen water manufacturing device starts to supply water , the solenoid valve is opened, so that the hydrogen water flows through the pressurized pipe, and the resistance formed by the pressure pipe restricting the flow rate of the water outlet, promotes the hydrogen in the mixing tank to be further dissolved in the hydrogen water, so as to increase the The hydrogen content of the hydrogen water. The hydrogen water production apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the hydrogen water production apparatus further comprises a bubbler connected to the pressurized pipe. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 3, further comprising: a pump, connected to the water pipe; and A chamber connecting the pump and the anode tank. The hydrogen water production device of claim 10, wherein the pump is connected to the water delivery pipe by a suction pipe. The hydrogen water production device as claimed in claim 11, wherein the water delivery pipe is provided with a ball valve, wherein the water suction pipe is connected to the water delivery pipe between the ball valve and the water electrolysis device. The hydrogen water production apparatus of claim 10, wherein the pump is connected to the chamber by a water supply pipe. The hydrogen water production device of claim 10, wherein the anode tank further comprises an input port connected to the chamber; and a discharge port connected to the chamber; wherein the input port is located lower than the discharge port . The hydrogen water production device of claim 14, wherein the input port is connected to the chamber by a water inlet pipe, and the discharge port is connected to the chamber by a drain pipe. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 10, wherein the top of the chamber is provided with an exhaust port. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 10, wherein the water outlet of the mixing tank is connected to a pressurizing pipe through a conveying pipe, and the conveying pipe is provided with a solenoid valve; the pump is connected to the pump through a connecting pipe Water electrolysis device, and the pump is connected to the water inlet hole of the mixing tank by a communication pipe; and the communication pipe is provided with a check valve, so that the flow direction of the hydrogen and the water is from the water electrolysis device through the help to the mixing tank; and The hydrogen water manufacturing device further includes a control unit, and the control unit is electrically connected with the water electrolysis device, the pump, the pump and the solenoid valve, respectively. The hydrogen water production device according to claim 1, wherein the hydrogen water production device is accommodated in a casing, the casing is provided with a button, and the button is connected to a control unit.

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