公开(公告)号：US06709484B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09924600

申请日：2001-08-08

Applicant: Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B03C374

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static 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 translation: 电动静电空调器包括清洁第一电极阵列中的线状电极的机构。 一段长度的柔性聚酯薄片材料从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 每个片的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的狭缝。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片状材料可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推动离开并平行于线状电极。 另一个实施例包括具有通孔或通道的珠状构件，线状电极通过该通孔。 当调节器上下颠倒时，珠状部件和线状电极之间的开口的摩擦力清除电极表面。 珠状构件可以由陶瓷，玻璃或甚至金属制成。 通道可以对称地形成在珠状构件中，但是优选地将是不对称的，以产生机械力矩并且与要清洁的线状电极的表面的摩擦力增加。

公开(公告)号：US20030196887A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：US09924600

申请日：2001-08-08

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy L. Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: H05F003/00 ,  B08B001/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

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 translation: 电动静电空调包括清洁第一电极阵列中的线状电极的机构。 一段长度的柔性聚酯薄片材料从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 每个片的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的狭缝。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片状材料可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推动离开并平行于线状电极。 另一个实施例包括具有通孔或通道的珠状构件，线状电极通过该通孔。 当调节器上下颠倒时，珠状部件和线状电极之间的开口的摩擦力清除电极表面。 珠状构件可以由陶瓷，玻璃或甚至金属制成。 通道可以对称地形成在珠状构件中，但是优选地将是不对称的，以产生机械力矩并且与要清洁的线状电极的表面的摩擦力增加。

公开(公告)号：US06632407B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-14

申请号：US09669253

申请日：2000-09-25

Applicant: Shek Fai Lau ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: B01J1908

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: A personal electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output air flow. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. The surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. A water retaining member is disposed surrounding the output airflow to increase humidity of the output air, which is substantially cleansed of particulate matter, and contains safe amounts of ozone.

Abstract translation: 个人电动静电空调器包括独立的离子发生器，其提供具有离子的电动移动空气和安全量的臭氧，并且包括用于增加输出空气流的湿度的保水元件。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一电极阵列包括第一和第二尖锐电极，并且第二电极阵列包括具有与相关联的尖端电极同轴的中心开口的环状电极。 环状电极的表面通过开口平滑且连续，并进入空气流过的套环区域。 一个保水构件设置在输出气流周围，以增加输出空气的湿度，其基本上清除了颗粒物质，并且含有安全量的臭氧。

公开(公告)号：US20030165411A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：US10349346

申请日：2003-01-22

Inventor： Rolf Engelhard

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/14 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  C02F2201/782

Abstract: A module containing a pair of generally concentric cylinders with a dielectric cylinder disposed therebetween is connected to a source of air under pressure to provide an air flow intermediate the concentric cylinders and on either side of the encircled dielectric cylinder. Clips, connected to a source of high voltage, detachably engage the outer cylinder and a boss electrically connected to the inner cylinder to provide a voltage potential between the generally concentric cylinders of sufficient magnitude to cause an electrostatic discharge through the space therebetween. The use of an electrically high resistance dielectric cylinder between the generally concentric cylinders will tend to provide a uniform electrostatic discharge along the length of the generally concentric cylinders. The oxygen molecules within the air flow between the generally concentric cylinders will be converted, to some extent, to ozone molecules and provide an ozone enriched air flow into a plenum and an outflow therefrom through tubing to a point of use. As the module is readily detached from its mechanically and electrically associated clips, it is readily replaced in the event of malfunction. Moreover, the electrically conducting cylinders may be of inexpensive metallic tubing and the dielectric cylinder may be inexpensive glass tubing. The electric circuitry providing a voltage potential sufficient to produce electrostatic discharge is primarily an inexpensive step-up transformer.

Abstract translation: 包含一对大致同心圆柱体的模块与介于其之间的介电圆柱体连接在压力下的空气源上，以提供在同心圆筒之间以及环绕的介质筒的任一侧上的气流。 连接到高电压源的夹子可拆卸地接合外筒和电连接到内筒的凸台，以在足够大的大致同心圆柱之间提供电压电位，从而通过其间的空间静电释放。 在大致同心圆柱体之间使用电阻较高的电介质圆筒将倾向于沿大致同心圆柱体的长度提供均匀的静电放电。 在大致同心圆筒之间的空气流中的氧分子将在一定程度上转化为臭氧分子，并将富含臭氧的空气流转换成通风室，并通过管道将其从其中流出到使用点。 由于模块容易脱离其机械和电气相关的夹子，所以在发生故障时很容易更换。 此外，导电圆柱体可以是廉价的金属管，并且介电圆柱体可以是便宜的玻璃管。 提供足以产生静电放电的电压电位的电路主要是廉价的升压变压器。

公开(公告)号：US20020085962A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-04

申请号：US09752366

申请日：2000-12-29

Inventor： Volodymyr Golota ,  Oleksiy Yegorov ,  Valeriy Mykhaylov ,  Volodymyr Mukhin ,  Grygoriy Taran ,  Sergiy Shilo

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/14 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62

Abstract: Ozone is generated by directing ambient air through a co-axially oriented cathode and anode. In a preferred embodiment, the outer electrode is a tubular cathode, with the anode disposed about a longitudinal axis therein. The anode is provided with a plurality of vane assemblies, with each individual vane canted at an angle of from about 15null to about 70null, and preferably about 45null, to the planar body of the vane assembly. Air flow is provided either coincident with the longitudinal axis, or tangentially thereto.

Abstract translation: 通过引导环境空气通过同轴方向的阴极和阳极产生臭氧。 在优选实施例中，外部电极是管状阴极，其中阳极围绕其纵向轴线设置。 阳极设置有多个叶片组件，每个单独的叶片相对于叶片组件的平面体以约15°至约70°，优选约45°的角度倾斜。 提供与纵向轴线重合或与其切向的气流。

公开(公告)号：US20010004046A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-21

申请号：US09730499

申请日：2000-12-05

Applicant: THE SHARPER IMAGE

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: C01B013/11 ,  B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

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 translation: 电动静电空调器包括一个独立的离子发生器，其提供电动移动的空气与离子和安全量的臭氧。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。

公开(公告)号：US4992246A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-12

申请号：US397432

申请日：1989-08-09

Applicant: Yoshikiyo Serizawa ,  Takuo Yamoto

Inventor： Yoshikiyo Serizawa ,  Takuo Yamoto

IPC: C01B13/11

CPC classification number: C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  Y10S422/907

Abstract: This invention relates to an ozonizer for generating ozone by causing a corona discharge to occur between electrodes oppositely arranged in air. An object of the ozonizer is to make the whole device compact and maintenance simple with reduction of the number of accessories. To this end, the ozonizer is characterized by that one of the electrodes comprises blades, the other electrode comprises a casing, and the blades and the casing form a blower. With this arrangement, it is not necessary to provide a particular blower for supplying fresh air continuously to the field of corona discharge and taking out ozone as it is produced.

公开(公告)号：US4434771A

公开(公告)日：1984-03-06

申请号：US349364

申请日：1982-02-16

Applicant: Israel Slomnicki

Inventor： Israel Slomnicki

IPC: C01B13/11 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02M25/12 ,  F02M27/04

CPC classification number: F02M25/12 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  C01B2201/90 ,  F02B1/04 ,  Y02T10/121

Abstract: An ozone production system for use with hydrocarbon fuel apparatus, such as internal combustion engines, to improve the efficiency of combustion and to limit ozone emissions in the exhaust. The system comprises electrode means for the production of ozone arranged in association with the air inlet of an hydrocarbon fuel apparatus, an ozone sensing means associated with the exhaust outlet of the hydrocarbon fuel apparatus, and control means operative in response to an output of the ozone sensing means for supplying electricity to the electrode means for producing ozone at a controlled rate so as to limit the ozone emissions at the exhaust outlet and so as to supply sufficient ozone for complete combustion of the hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract translation: 用于与碳氢燃料装置（例如内燃机）一起使用的臭氧生产系统，以提高燃烧效率并限制排气中的臭氧排放。 该系统包括用于生产与碳氢化合物燃料装置的空气入口相关布置的臭氧的电极装置，与碳氢化合物燃料装置的排气出口相关联的臭氧感测装置，以及响应于臭氧输出而起作用的控制装置 感测装置，用于以可控制的速率向电极装置供电，以便限制排气口处的臭氧排放，并且为供给烃燃料的完全燃烧提供足够的臭氧。

公开(公告)号：US4417966A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-29

申请号：US320497

申请日：1981-11-12

Applicant: Ralf Krauss ,  Rainer Koehne

Inventor： Ralf Krauss ,  Rainer Koehne

IPC: C01B13/11 ,  H01T19/00 ,  C01B13/10

CPC classification number: H01T19/00 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/34 ,  C01B2201/62

Abstract: An apparatus for producing ozone, comprising: a first electrode; a second, annular electrode surrounding the first electrode and spaced therefrom; a first tubular wall of electrically insulating material disposed between the electrodes; a first sealed glow discharge chamber surrounding one of the electrodes, formed at least in part by the tubular wall, and filled with a charge of an ionizable gas; an ozonization chamber disposed between the electrodes, formed at least in part by the tubular wall, and having an inlet for an oxygen charged medium and an outlet for the medium as ozone enriched; and, electrical conductors for connecting the electrodes to an electrical power source, whereby ionized gas in the glow discharge chamber forms a plasma electrode. The apparatus is preferably energized by applying an electrical potential between the electrodes in the form of voltage pulses at a frequency in the range of 10 to 60 KHz. In further embodiments, both electrodes are disposed in sealed glow discharge chambers filled with an ionizable gas, whereby the apparatus functions with at least two plasma electrodes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生产臭氧的装置，包括：第一电极; 围绕所述第一电极并与其间隔开的第二环形电极; 设置在电极之间的电绝缘材料的第一管状壁; 围绕所述电极之一的第一密封辉光放电室，至少部分地由所述管状壁形成，并且填充有可电离气体的电荷; 设置在所述电极之间的臭氧化室，至少部分地由所述管状壁形成，并且具有用于充氧介质的入口和用于所述介质的作为富含臭氧的出口; 以及用于将电极连接到电源的电导体，由此辉光放电室中的电离气体形成等离子体电极。 优选通过以10至60KHz的频率以电压脉冲的形式在电极之间施加电势来激励该装置。 在另外的实施例中，两个电极设置在填充有可电离气体的密封辉光放电室中，由此该装置与至少两个等离子体电极起作用。

公开(公告)号：US4386055A

公开(公告)日：1983-05-31

申请号：US218369

申请日：1980-12-19

Applicant: Thomas D. McBride

Inventor： Thomas D. McBride

IPC: C01B13/11 ,  C02F1/78 ,  H01T19/00 ,  C01B13/12

CPC classification number: H01T19/00 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/10 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  C01B2201/70 ,  C01B2201/72 ,  C02F1/78

Abstract: The apparatus for producing a desired quantity of ozone uses a flow of air in which a corona discharge utilizes high voltage to produce sparks. This apparatus includes a source of high voltage and the spark is produced when metal or conducting edge portions of the blades are moved in way of spaced conductors carried in a tubular confine. The blades are carried as an assembly which may be rotated by a flow of air. The flow of air and the turning of the assembly maintains the blades in a cooled condition so that unwanted burning of the edges of the blades does not occur. The corona discharged ozone may be used in swimming pools, or as an air purifier or dust eliminator. The ozone, when used in a closed building, will utilize a timer so an excess of ozone is not produced. The rotating of the bladed member is preferably by the flow of air, said volume of air flow regulates the speed of rotation.

Abstract translation: 用于产生所需量的臭氧的设备使用电晕放电利用高电压产生火花的空气流。 该装置包括高电压源，并且当金属或导电边缘部分的叶片以管状约束中的间隔导体的方式移动时产生火花。 叶片作为可以通过空气流旋转的组件携带。 空气流和组件的转动将叶片保持在冷却状态，使得不会发生叶片边缘的不期望的燃烧。 电晕放电的臭氧可以用于游泳池，也可以用作空气净化器或除尘器。 臭氧在封闭式建筑物中使用时，会使用定时器，以免产生过量的臭氧。 叶片构件的旋转优选地是通过空气的流动，所述空气流量调节旋转速度。