WO2016133262A1

WO2016133262A1 - Apparatus for generating functional water

Info

Publication number: WO2016133262A1
Application number: PCT/KR2015/011547
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김성태; 이근규; 이준희
Original assignee: 주식회사 파이노; 김성태
Priority date: 2015-02-16
Filing date: 2015-10-30
Publication date: 2016-08-25
Also published as: CN106029582A; KR101575164B1; CN106029582B; JP2018083131A; JP3220389U; JP2018505037A

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for generating functional water that comprises: a housing that forms an internal space; a pair of electrodes that is located in the internal space and performs electrolysis when electric power is supplied thereto; an electrolyte film that is located between the pair of electrodes and divides the internal space into a first chamber and a second chamber; and a third chamber that is spaced apart from the internal space and communicates with the second chamber, wherein water is received in the second chamber to a preset height that is higher than or equal to the height of the electrodes that are disposed within the second chamber, and the water that exceeds the preset height flows into the third chamber. According to the present invention, it is possible to maximize the efficiency of the electrolysis and to prevent water from unintentionally leaking to the outside while the apparatus is in operation or at rest.

Description

Functional water generator

The present invention relates to a functional water generating device.

Decimal is hydrogen (H ₂₎ it means that the state of water and contains a hydrogen in such a small number of number (H ₂₎ are known to combine with detoxifying free radicals that cause various diseases. Thus, "portable functional hydrogen water production apparatus (Korean Patent No. 10-1442565) (hereinafter referred to as" prior art ") for producing hydrogen water through water that is readily available in daily life has been disclosed.

However, in the related art, it is understood that the first electrode 161 and the second electrode 162, which receive electric power from the power supply unit 170 and perform electrolysis, are located in one chamber. On the other hand, in such a structure, since water in a state in which both ozone generated through the anode and hydrogen generated through the cathode are mixed in the electrolysis process is manufactured, there is a problem that is unsuitable for drinking.

(Patent Document 1) KR10-1442565 B1

In order to solve the above problems, it is intended to provide a functional water generating device capable of selectively manufacturing sterilizing water and drinking water.

Furthermore, it is to provide a functional water generating device that maximizes the efficiency of electrolysis.

In order to solve the above problems, the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention comprises a housing for forming an inner space; A pair of electrodes located in the inner space and performing electrolysis when power is supplied; An electrolyte membrane positioned between the pair of electrodes and separating the internal space into a first chamber and a second chamber; And a third chamber spaced apart from the internal space and in communication with the second chamber, wherein the second chamber receives water at a predetermined height equal to or greater than a height of an electrode located in the second chamber. Water that exceeds the height may flow into the third chamber.

Further comprising a first connecting tube for communicating the second chamber and the third chamber, one end of the first connecting tube extends to the height of the electrode located in the second chamber, the other end of the first connecting tube May be in communication with the third chamber.

Further comprising a second connecting pipe for communicating the second chamber and the third chamber, one end of the second connecting pipe is located higher than the height of the first connecting pipe, the other end of the second connecting pipe It may be in communication with the third chamber.

The first connecting pipe may be integrally formed with an inner wall of a housing at least partially forming the inner space.

The second chamber may be in communication with a gas outlet that restricts the entry and exit of water and permits the release of gas.

The air may further include an air discharge path through which the air in the third chamber is discharged to the outside.

The third chamber may be in communication with a water outlet for selectively discharging water contained in the third chamber to the outside.

The electrode receiving part accommodates the pair of electrodes and the electrolyte membrane and is seated in the internal space, and water is supplied to a bottom surface of the electrode accommodating part to an electrode located in the second chamber of the pair of electrodes. A flow path may be provided.

It further comprises an adapter including a hollow for mounting the inlet portion of the container containing water, the housing may be replaceably mounted adapters of different diameters.

Water is supplied to the first chamber, and a portion of the water supplied to the first chamber may be supplied to the second chamber as the electrolysis proceeds.

The apparatus may further include a switching unit for switching the polarity of the power applied to each of the pair of electrodes.

Through the present invention, selective production of sterilizing water and drinking water is possible.

In addition, the electrolysis efficiency is maximized, and the phenomenon of unintentional leakage of water to the outside during operation or shutdown is prevented.

1 is a perspective view of a functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of a functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of a functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention.

4 to 7 are partially enlarged views showing a part of an apparatus for generating a functional water according to an example of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as much as possible even though they are shown in different drawings. In addition, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related well-known configuration or function interferes with the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the components of the embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the components from other components, and the nature, order or order of the components are not limited by the terms. If a component is described as being "connected", "coupled" or "connected" to another component, that component may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but between components It will be understood that may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

Hereinafter, the configuration of a functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a functional water generating apparatus according to an example of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the functional water generating apparatus according to an example of the present invention, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the functional water generating apparatus according to an example of the present invention 4 to 7 are partially enlarged views showing an enlarged part of the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention.

1 to 7, the functional water generating apparatus according to an example of the present invention may include a housing 100, an electrolysis unit 200, a water storage unit 300, and a cover 500.

The housing 100 may form an internal space. The electrolysis unit 200 may be located in the internal space. That is, the housing 100 can accommodate the electrolysis unit 200 therein. On the other hand, the cover 500 may be located outside the housing 100. That is, the housing 100 may be accommodated inside the cover 500. In addition, the housing 100 may include an opening 101 that is open upward. The opening 101 may be in communication with the hollow portion 535 of the adapter 530 on which the container containing the water is mounted. Through such a structure, when a container in which water is accommodated is mounted in the adapter 530, water may flow into the inside of the housing 100. Meanwhile, at least one of the first connecting pipe 410 and the second connecting pipe 420 may be integrally provided on the inner side surface 102 that forms the inner space of the housing 100. However, both the first connector 410 and the second connector 420 may be spaced apart from the inner surface 102.

The housing 100 may include, for example, an upper housing 110 and a lower housing 120. The upper housing 110 may be coupled to an upper portion of the lower housing 120. The lower housing 120 may have an open top, and the upper housing 110 may be coupled to the upper to form an inner space. In addition, the support 130 may be provided below the lower housing 120. The support unit 130 may support the lower housing 120 with respect to the water storage unit 300. That is, the lower housing 120 and the water storage part 300 may be spaced apart by the support part. As such, the printed circuit board 630, the power supply unit 640, and the like may be located in the separation space formed between the lower housing 120 and the water storage unit 300. On the other hand, the upper housing 110 may be provided with a gas outlet 140 for restricting the access of water and allowing the discharge of gas. The gas outlet 140 may communicate with the second chamber 20 to discharge the gas generated in the second chamber 20. However, the water of the second chamber 20 may not be discharged through the gas outlet 140. Therefore, even when the second chamber 20 is filled with water, the phenomenon of water leakage through the gas outlet 140 may be prevented.

The first sealing part 610 may be located between the upper housing 110 and the electrolytic part 200. In addition, a second sealing part 620 may be located between the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120.

The upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120 may be coupled by screwing. However, the coupling between the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120 is not limited thereto, and may be coupled in any manner in which both are fixed to be fixed.

The upper housing 110 may be provided with a water supplement (not shown). The water supplement may be provided on the upper surface of the upper housing 110 to communicate with the second chamber 20. Therefore, when water is introduced into the water refill port, water may be accommodated in the second chamber 20. That is, the water refill can be used to replenish water in the second chamber 20.

The housing 100 may further include the first fastening hole 150 and the second fastening hole 160 as an example. The first fastening hole 150 may be used to couple the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120. The first fastening hole 150 is provided with a screw thread (not shown) inside, and the screw may be coupled. In addition, the second fastening hole 160 may be used to couple the cover 500 and the upper housing 110. The cover 500 may also be provided with a coupling hole 511 at a position corresponding to the position of the second fastening hole 160. That is, the cover 500 and the housing 100 may be coupled to each other when the coupling hole 511 of the cover 500 and the second fastening hole 160 of the housing 100 are coupled to each other. However, the coupling of the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120 and the coupling of the housing 100 and the cover 500 are not limited thereto.

The electrolysis unit 200 may be located in the inner space of the housing 100. In addition, the electrolysis unit 200 may perform electrolysis when power is supplied.

The electrolysis unit 200 may include, for example, a first electrode 210, a second electrode 220, an electrolyte membrane 230, an electrode accommodating part 240, and a flow path 250.

The first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 may be paired to perform electrolysis when power is supplied. On the other hand, the polarity of the power supplied to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 is not limited to any one. In addition, a switching unit (not shown) for switching the polarity of the power applied to each of the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 may be further included. In this case, since the polarity supplied to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 is switched by the user switching the switching unit, the number of the functional water generated through the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention is changed. You can choose the type. In more detail, the first electrode 210 is located in the first chamber 10 and communicates with a container to which water is supplied. The gas generated through the first electrode 210 dissolves in water to form functional water in the container. Switch to On the other hand, when the positive electrode is supplied to the first electrode 210, the inside of the container is filled with a functional water containing a gas such as ozone (O ₃ ), and the negative electrode is applied to the first electrode 210. When supplied, the inside of the container may be filled with functional water containing a gas such as hydrogen (H ₂ ). In this case, the gas generated in the second electrode 220 is discharged through the gas outlet 140 provided in the housing 100 and is not included in the functional water in the container. This is because the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are separated by the electrolyte membrane 230. That is, the electrolyte membrane 230 separates the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 to guide the gas generated in each of the

electrodes

210 and 220 not to be mixed.

Meanwhile, each of the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 may include

grooves

211 and 221. The

grooves

211 and 221 increase the cross-sectional area of contact between water and the electrode, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency. The

grooves

221 and 221 may have a circular cross section as an example, but are not limited thereto. The

grooves

221 and 221 may be provided in various forms, such as having a polygonal cross section. The

grooves

221 and 221 may be provided in plural and the number is not limited.

The electrolyte membrane 230 may be located between the pair of

electrodes

210 and 220. Meanwhile, the electrolyte membrane 230 may separate the internal space formed inside the housing 100 into the first chamber 10 and the second chamber 20. That is, the electrolyte membrane 230 may limit the flow of a fluid such as water. The electrolyte membrane 230 may be, for example, a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, but is not limited thereto. Meanwhile, an auxiliary electrode (not shown) may be provided between the electrolyte membrane 230 and the

electrodes

210 and 220. The auxiliary electrode may pass the hydrogen ions generated from the anode electrode to the cathode electrode and react with the OH-ion generated from the cathode electrode to reduce scale generation generated on the surface of the cathode electrode.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4, the electrolyte membrane 230 may be positioned at a portion between the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220. That is, the first electrode 210, the second electrode 220, and the electrolyte membrane 230 may not completely overlap. Through this structure, when the water pressure in the first chamber 10 becomes strong, water passes between the first electrode 210 and the electrolyte membrane 230 and between the electrolyte membrane 230 and the second electrode 220. To be introduced into the second chamber 20. Meanwhile, even when the first electrode 210, the second electrode 220, and the electrolyte membrane 230 completely overlap, the trace amount may flow into the second chamber 20 from the first chamber 10.

The electrode accommodating part 240 may accommodate the first electrode 210, the second electrode 220, and the electrolyte membrane 230. The electrode accommodating part 240 may include, for example, an upper electrode accommodating part 241 and a lower electrode accommodating part 242. The upper electrode accommodating part 241 may accommodate the first electrode 210 and the lower electrode accommodating part 242 may accommodate the second electrode 220. On the other hand, the electrolyte membrane 230 is located between the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 as shown in the salping. The lower electrode accommodating part 242 may be seated in an inner space of the housing 100. The upper electrode accommodating part 241 may be coupled to an upper portion of the lower electrode accommodating part 242. The coupling between the upper electrode accommodating part 241 and the lower electrode accommodating part 242 may be by screw coupling, but is not limited thereto. Meanwhile, a flow path 250 may be formed on the bottom surface 243 of the electrode accommodating part 240.

The flow path 250 may be formed on the bottom surface 243 of the electrode accommodating part 240. The flow path 250 is located in the second chamber 20 and functions as a flow passage of water located in the second chamber 20. That is, water in the second chamber 20 may flow through the flow path 250. Meanwhile, water may be supplied to the second electrode 220 accommodated in the lower electrode accommodating part 242 through the flow path 250. As such, when water is supplied to the second electrode 220, it has been confirmed through a number of experiments that the electrolysis efficiency is excellent in comparison with the case where the water is not sufficiently supplied to the second electrode. That is, in the functional water generating apparatus according to an example of the present invention, since the water in the second chamber 20 reaches the second electrode 220 and the second electrode 220 is sufficiently wet, the electrolysis efficiency is maximized. will be. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, but merely illustrates the flow path 250 as a member that guides the water in the second chamber 20 to the second electrode 220.

The water reservoir 300 may include a third chamber 30 therein. The third chamber 30 may be spaced apart from the internal space of the housing 100 and may communicate with the second chamber 20. Meanwhile, the first chamber 10, the second chamber 20, and the third chamber 30 will be described. The first chamber 10 is a chamber in which a container is mounted to generate functional water, and the second chamber 20 ) Is a chamber in which a gas which is not included in the functional water is generated, and a chamber in which a predetermined amount of water to wet the electrode is to be maintained, and in the third chamber 30, the water of the second chamber 20 increases more than necessary. It can be understood as a chamber that is discharged. However, the above description is for better understanding and the functions of the first chamber 10, the second chamber 20, and the third chamber 30 are not limited to the functions mentioned. The water storage unit 300 may include, for example, a water outlet 310. The water outlet 310 may be used to selectively discharge the water contained in the third chamber 30 to the outside. In addition, the water storage unit 300 may be provided with a display unit (not shown) for displaying the level of water contained in the third chamber (30). In this case, the user may discharge the water through the water outlet 310 when the water fills the third chamber 30 at a predetermined level or more.

The third chamber 30 communicates with the second chamber 20 to store water excessively supplied to the second chamber 20. The second chamber 20 and the third chamber 30 may be connected by a first connecting pipe 410 through which water flows and a second connecting pipe 420 through which gas flows.

The first connecting pipe 410 may connect the second chamber 20 and the third chamber 30. One end of the first connector tube 410 extends to the height of the electrode positioned in the second chamber 20, and the other end of the first connector tube 410 may be in communication with the third chamber 30. Than in detail, the first connecting pipe 410, one end, can be located at a second height of the electrode 220, the same position as the (H ₁₎ (H ₂₎ position or a higher position to, as shown in Fig. 3 have. Through this structure, the amount of water contained in the second chamber 20 flows to the third chamber 30 through the first connecting pipe 410 only when the amount of water remaining in the second electrode 220 remains. . That is, when the amount of water contained in the second chamber 20 is not enough to wet the second electrode 220, there is no water flowing from the second chamber 20 to the third chamber 30.

The second connecting pipe 420 may also connect the second chamber 20 and the third chamber 30. One end of the second connector 420 may be positioned higher than the height of the first connector 410, and the other end of the second connector 420 may be in communication with the third chamber 30. In more detail, one end of the second connector 420 may be located at a position H ₃ higher than the height H ₂ of the first connector 410 as shown in FIG. 3. Through such a structure, when water flows from the second chamber 20 to the third chamber 30 through the first connecting pipe 410, some of the gas in the third chamber 30 is transferred to the second connecting pipe ( 420 may flow from the third chamber 30 to the second chamber 20. Meanwhile, the gas flowing into the second chamber 20 may be discharged to the outside through the gas outlet 140.

However, the configuration for discharging the internal air of the third chamber 30 to the outside is not limited to the second connection pipe 420. As an example, an air discharge path (not shown) for discharging air in the third chamber 30 to the outside without passing through the second chamber 20 may be provided separately.

Meanwhile, the first connecting pipe 410 and the second connecting pipe 420 may be integrally formed with the inner wall 101 forming the inner space of the housing 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and either or both of the first connector 410 and the second connector 420 may be spaced apart from the inner wall 101.

The cover 500 may form an exterior by accommodating the housing 100, the electrolysis unit 200, and the water storage unit 300 therein. The cover 500 may be coupled to the housing 100 by screwing, but is not limited thereto.

The cover 500 may include, for example, a main body 510, a container seating part 520, and an adapter 530. The housing 100, the electrolysis unit 200, the water storage unit 300, the printed circuit board 630, and the power supply unit 640 may be accommodated in the main body 510. The main body 510 may be, for example, a hexahedron having an internal space, but is not limited thereto. The container seating portion 520 may be coupled to an upper portion of the main body 510. Meanwhile, an adapter 530 may be provided inside the container seating part 520. The container may be mounted on the container seating portion 520. The adapter 530 may be located inside the container seating portion 520. The adapter 530 may be accommodated in the container seating part 520 and fixed as an example, but is not limited thereto. Adapter 530 may include a hollow portion 435 having a diameter (D). Meanwhile, the adapter 530 may be mounted to the housing 100 so as to be replaceable. Accordingly, various kinds of adapters 530 having different diameters D may be applied. Meanwhile, the body 510, the container seating part 520, and the adapter 530 may be integrally formed. At this time, the adapter 530 may be provided with a stepped thread of various diameters (D) to accommodate various kinds of containers.

The first sealing part 610 may seal between the upper housing 110 and the electrolysis part 200. Thus, the first chamber 10 and the second chamber 20 may be partitioned. In addition, the second sealing part 620 may seal between the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120. Through this, the second chamber 20 and the outside may be partitioned. That is, the sealing between the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120 by the second sealing part 620 may prevent the water leaking out of the second chamber 20 to the outside. Meanwhile, the printed circuit board 630 may be located between the lower housing 120 and the water storage part 300. A control unit (not shown) may be mounted on the printed circuit board 630 to control the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention. In addition, the power supply unit 640 may also be located between the lower housing 120 and the water storage unit 300. The cover 500 may be provided with a connecting unit (not shown) for connecting power to the power supply unit 640. As an example, the power supply unit 640 may convert an alternating current supplied from the outside into a direct current and supply the pair of

electrodes

210 and 220. In addition, the power supply unit 640 may receive DC power from the outside and supply the pair of

electrodes

210 and 220.

Hereinafter, the operation of the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, a functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention is prepared. There is no water inside the functional water generator in the initial state. In this case, the user may replenish water to the second chamber 20 through the water refill port of the upper housing 110. Preferably, the user may supply water such that the second electrode 220 positioned in the second chamber 20 is sufficiently submerged in water. If the user supplies less water, water may not come into contact with the second electrode 220 so that electrolysis does not occur or efficiency may be extremely low. However, when the user supplies a lot of water, the water exceeding the amount for wetting the second electrode 220 flows into the third chamber 30 through the first connecting pipe 410, and thus does not become a problem.

Thereafter, the user may mount the inlet of the container in which the water is accommodated in the hollow 535 of the adapter 530. Functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention is made compact and portable size, so that the user combines the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention in an upright state of the container standing, the container and the function of the combined state The water generator can be flipped together to seat the functional water generator. At this time, the water in the container is supplied to the first chamber 10 under the influence of gravity to meet the first electrode 210. However, in this state, since the first chamber 10 and the second chamber 20 are separated by the electrolyte membrane 230, water inside the container is not supplied to the second chamber 20.

When water is supplied to the second chamber 20 as described above, the second electrode 220 is wetted with water, and water is also supplied to the first chamber 10 so that water contacts the first electrode 210. The user can supply power. The main body 510 of the cover 500 may be provided with a power source (not shown) for turning on / off the power source of the functional water generator. When the user turns on the power (on), the power supplied to the power supply unit 640 is converted into a direct current power source is transmitted to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 of the electrolysis unit 200. That is, when the power is turned on, the power of the positive or negative electrode is supplied to the first electrode 210, and the power of the other pole is supplied to the second electrode 220. On the other hand, the user may change the polarity of the power supplied to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 through a switching unit (not shown).

First, a case in which power of a negative electrode is supplied to the first electrode 210 and power of a positive electrode is supplied to the second electrode 220 will be described. Gas such as hydrogen (H ₂ ) is generated in the first electrode 210. The generated hydrogen (H ₂ ) is dissolved in water in the container to replace the water in the container with hydrogen water. Therefore, the user can obtain the hydrogen water available for drinking by separating the container from the functional water generator after operating and stopping the functional water generator according to an example of the present invention. Meanwhile, since the gas generated in the second electrode 220 does not flow into the first chamber 10, the gas generated in the second electrode 220 is discharged to the gas outlet 140 after being inside the second chamber 20.

Hereinafter, the case where the positive power is supplied to the first electrode 210 and the negative power is supplied to the second electrode 220 will be described. The first electrode 210 generates gas such as ozone (O ₃ ). The generated ozone (O ₃ ) is dissolved in water in the container to replace the water in the container with ozone water. Therefore, the user can obtain ozone water that can be used for disinfection and the like by separating the container from the functional water generator after operating and stopping the functional water generator according to an example of the present invention. Meanwhile, since the gas generated in the second electrode 220 does not flow into the first chamber 10, the gas generated in the second electrode 220 is discharged to the gas outlet 140 after being inside the second chamber 20.

On the other hand, in the functional water generating apparatus according to an example of the present invention is provided with a first connecting pipe 410 and the second connecting pipe 420 connecting the second chamber 20 and the third chamber 30, below The effect of these is demonstrated in detail.

When water is accommodated in the first chamber 10 and the second chamber 20 and power is supplied to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 to generate electrolysis, the first electrode 210 may be generated. Some of the gas dissolves in water, but the undissolved gases rise to the top of the vessel and pressurize the water downward. In this case, as the electrolysis proceeds, the pressure of the gas pressurizing the water increases. Accordingly, water in the first chamber 10 flows into the lower portion of the first electrode 210 as shown in FIG. 4 (A), flows outward along the electrolyte membrane 230 (B), and the second electrode. It flows into the upper portion of the 220 (C), and eventually enters the second chamber 20 (D).

That is, although the amount is small compared to the amount of water contained in the first chamber 10, when the electrolysis proceeds, water is introduced into the second chamber 20 from the first chamber 10 after a predetermined time elapses. By this action, the user does not need to supply additional water even if the electrolysis proceeds in the second chamber 20 and the water is exhausted.

Meanwhile, the first connector 410 and the second connector 420 may serve to adjust the level of the second chamber 20 when the user turns off the power for a long time in the above situation. . If a large amount of gas is generated inside the container to pressurize the water, but the electrolysis does not proceed, the water level in the second chamber 20 is inevitably increased. By the way, in the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention, when the water level of the second chamber 20 is higher than the height of the second electrode 220, the water of the second chamber 20 is the first connection pipe 410 The level of the second chamber 20 is adjusted by flowing into the third chamber 30 through). In addition, when water flows from the second chamber 20 to the third chamber 30, some of the air inside the third chamber 30 moves to the second chamber 20 through the second connecting pipe 420. Done. In addition, the air moved to the second chamber 20 through the first connecting pipe 410 is discharged to the outside of the housing 100 through the gas outlet 140. On the other hand, since the second connecting pipe 420 is located above the first connecting pipe 410, water does not flow into the first connecting pipe 410. Through such a structure, the water level can be adjusted in the second chamber 20 of the functional water generating device according to an example of the present invention not only during the operation but also when the operation is stopped and the user waits for a long time. On the other hand, the user can check the water level through a display unit (not shown) indicating the level of water contained in the third chamber 30, and when the water is filled above a certain level may discharge the water through the water outlet 310. .

In the above description, all elements constituting the embodiments of the present invention are described as being combined or operating in combination, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to the embodiments. In other words, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively operated in combination with one or more. In addition, the terms "comprise", "comprise" or "having" described above mean that the corresponding component may be inherent unless specifically stated otherwise, and thus excludes other components. It should be construed that it may further include other components instead. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. Terms used generally, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted to coincide with the contextual meaning of the related art, and shall not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A housing defining an inner space;

A pair of electrodes located in the inner space and performing electrolysis when power is supplied;

An electrolyte membrane positioned between the pair of electrodes and separating the internal space into a first chamber and a second chamber;

A third chamber spaced apart from the internal space and in communication with the second chamber; And

A first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe communicating with the second chamber and the third chamber,

One end of the first connecting tube extends beyond the height of the electrode located in the second chamber, the other end of the first connecting tube is in communication with the third chamber,

One end of the second connector is located higher than the height of the first connector, the other end of the second connector is a functional water generating device in communication with the third chamber.
The method of claim 1,

The second chamber is functional water generating device in communication with the gas outlet for restricting the entry of water and allow the discharge of gas.
The method of claim 1,

Functional water generating device further comprises an air discharge path for the air in the third chamber is discharged to the outside.
The method of claim 1,

The third chamber is in communication with the water discharge port for selectively discharging the water contained in the third chamber to the outside.
The method of claim 1,

Receiving the pair of electrodes and the electrolyte membrane, and further comprising an electrode receiving portion seated in the inner space,

And a flow path is provided on a bottom surface of the electrode accommodating part so that water is supplied to an electrode located in the second chamber among the pair of electrodes.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising an adapter including a hollow on which the inlet of the container containing water is mounted,

And a housing having a diameter different from that of the hollow part, the housing being replaceable.
The method of claim 1,

Water is supplied to the first chamber, a portion of the water supplied to the first chamber is a functional water generating device is supplied to the second chamber as the electrolysis proceeds.
The method of claim 1,

And a switching unit for switching the polarity of the power applied to each of the pair of electrodes.