Abstract:
An electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow nullUnull-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.
Abstract:
An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow nullUnull-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.
Abstract:
An electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the bead-like member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The bead-like member may be made of ceramic, glass, or even metal. The through channel may be symmetrically formed in the bead-like member, but preferably will be asymmetrical to create a mechanical moment and increased friction with the surface of the wire-like electrode being cleaned.
Abstract:
A pair of electrodes (1a, 1b) are formed on one surface of a dielectric substrate (2). A dielectric layer (18) is formed on the surface of the dielectric substrate (2) so as to cover the pair of electrodes (1a, 1b). The pair of electrodes (1a, 1b) have linear electrode elements, respectively. The respective linear electrode elements are arrange at equal intervals.
Abstract:
An ozone generator includes a feed gas chamber for receiving a feed gas, an ozone gas chamber for receiving a produced ozone gas, a tubular electrode for connecting the two chambers, a discharge tube inserted in the tubular electrode, and a power source unit for applying a voltage having a frequency higher than a frequency of commercial power between a metal film and the tubular electrode to generate a discharge having a frequency higher than the frequency of commercial power. The discharge tube is constituted by a glass tube and the metal film coated on the inner surface of the glass tube. The metal film is made of stainless steel in order to improve an ozone resistance and a nitric acid resistance and is formed to have a thickness of 2,0000 .ANG. to 5,000 .ANG. in order to prevent generation of sparks and to enhance a thermal shock resistance.