KR102477278B1 - Air purifier for using reversible cell for water electrolysis - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a water electrolytic cell that electrolyzes water supplied to the inside into oxygen and hydrogen by electricity and a catalyst; a case in which the water electrolysis cell is installed and a plurality of ventilation holes are formed; a blower fan installed to blow air in the case outward through the ventilation hole and to add oxygen supplied from the water electrolysis cell to the blown air; a filter installed to filter air introduced into the blowing fan; a hydrogen storage unit installed in the case to store hydrogen discharged from the water electrolysis cell; a power supply unit supplying power for operation to the receiving cell; and a control unit for controlling an operation of the water electrolysis cell.
According to the present invention, it is possible to supply oxygen smoothly and efficiently, and to have a compact configuration even though it has both oxygen supply and air cleaning functions, thereby minimizing restrictions on the installation place and usage, and the solar cell has the effect of reducing dependence on external power through effective arrangement of

Description

Air purifier for using reversible cell for water electrolysis}

The present invention relates to an air purifier using water electrolysis and a reversible fuel cell, and more particularly, to supply oxygen smoothly and efficiently, and to have a portable and compact configuration even though it has both oxygen supply and air cleaning functions. By doing so, it relates to an air purifier using water electrolysis and a fuel cell reversible cell that minimizes restrictions on the installation place and use.

In general, an air purifier sucks and filters indoor air, removes foreign substances such as dust and odors contained in the air, and supplies them back into the room. It is being used.

In recent years, as the general public's interest in health has increased, it has been developed in the direction of gradually minimizing the size so that it can be used in a small space regardless of the place of use, and at the same time, functions that enable oxygen supply to the air purifier function, etc. is being developed and manufactured to implement.

As a prior art for an air purifier having an oxygen generating function, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2165948 "Air purifier equipped with an oxygen generator" has been proposed, which includes an air purifying unit for purifying indoor air; an oxygen supply unit supplying oxygen to the room while allowing the air purifying unit to be drawn into or taken out to the outside; and an inflow/outlet connected to the air purifying unit and the oxygen supplying unit to supply outdoor air to the air purifying unit and the oxygen supplying unit, and discharging nitrogen to the outdoors, wherein the air purifying unit has a columnar shape. A housing, an air supply plate provided with a plurality of purified air supply holes disposed above the housing to supply oxygen and purified air to the room, and a filter disposed inside the housing to purify the air introduced into the housing. And, an air induction fan for inducing the air purified by the filter to be supplied to the room through the purified air supply hole, a motor for transmitting power to the air induction fan, operation of the motor and the air purifier It includes a control board that controls the operation of the oxygen supply unit and an operation panel provided at the top of the housing to be exposed to the outside and manipulating the operation of the control board from the outside of the housing, the housing through the oxygen supply unit. An oxygen generator further includes an oxygen nozzle allowing supplied oxygen to flow into a filter, and the inlet/outlet is provided at the lower part of the housing while being connected to the oxygen supply unit, and outdoor air is supplied to the inside. An inflow and discharge housing for discharging nitrogen to the outdoors, a suction tube connected to the inflow and discharge housing and allowing outdoor air to flow into the inlet and discharge housing, and a nitrogen inside the inflow and discharge housing connected to the inflow and discharge housing A discharge tube for discharging to the outdoors, and provided on the upper part of the inlet/discharge housing so that the air introduced from the outdoors into the inlet/discharge housing through the suction tube is supplied to a filter in the housing after passing through the oxygen supply unit. an air supply hole arranged side by side with the air supply hole so that nitrogen in the oxygen supply part is discharged to the outside through the oxygen supply part and through the discharge tube; and a main suction fan that supplies power so that outdoor air flows into the inlet/discharge housing, and a main intake fan provided inside the inlet/discharge housing and connected to the discharge tube to inflow It includes a main discharge fan that supplies power so that nitrogen inside the discharge housing is discharged to the outdoors.

However, this prior art is not only disadvantageous in terms of efficiency in supplying oxygen separated from indoor and outdoor air, but also has limitations in smooth oxygen supply and has to be large in size, so it is difficult to find its installation place and use. It had the problem of being limited.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the present invention supplies oxygen smoothly and efficiently, and has a compact configuration as a portable even though it has both oxygen supply and air cleaning functions, so that the installation place and use The purpose is to minimize the limitations on use and reduce the dependence on external power through effective arrangement of solar cells.

Other objects of the present invention will be easily understood through the description of the following embodiments.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a water electrolysis cell for electrolyzing water supplied to the inside into oxygen and hydrogen by electricity and a catalyst; a case in which the water electrolysis cell is installed and a plurality of ventilation holes are formed; a blower fan installed to blow air in the case outward through the ventilation hole and to add oxygen supplied from the water electrolysis cell to the blown air; a filter installed to filter air introduced into the blowing fan; a hydrogen storage unit installed in the case to store hydrogen discharged from the water electrolysis cell; a power supply unit supplying power for operation to the receiving cell; An air purifier using a water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cell is provided, including a control unit for controlling an operation of the water electrolysis cell.

The water electrolytic cell is made of a cylindrical shape so that the first separation member having conductivity forms a mesh structure or a porous structure, and the electrolyte membrane member mounted on the outside of the first separation member transmits positive ions, and the electrolyte membrane member A second separation member mounted on the outside and having conductivity forms a mesh structure or a porous structure, and a first electrode layer formed on one of the inner and outer surfaces of the electrolyte membrane member and having a hydrogen electrode catalyst A second electrode layer contacting the outer surface of the member or the inner surface of the second separation member, and formed on the other of the inner and outer surfaces of the electrolyte membrane member and having an oxygen electrode catalyst is formed on the outer surface of the first separation member. Alternatively, it contacts the inner surface of the second separation member, the outer side is covered by a container, and water for water electrolysis is filled in the container through a water supply line, and oxygen and hydrogen generated by water electrolysis from the container An oxygen line and a hydrogen line for discharge are connected, and it is possible to selectively use a water electrolysis cell and a fuel cell.

The water electrolysis cell may include a blocking member provided to block an opening at one end of the first separation member; a fitting member provided at the opening of the other end of the first separation member to be connected to the hydrogen line; It is provided to be electrically connected to the outer surface of the first separation member, penetrates the electrolyte membrane member so as to be spaced apart or insulated from the second electrode layer, and penetrates the second separation member so as to be insulated and protrudes outward, a first volt terminal to which power is supplied from the power supply unit; Provided to insulate and protrude from the outer surface of the first separation member, penetrate the electrolyte membrane member so as to be spaced apart or insulated from the first electrode layer, and protrude outward by penetrating so as to be electrically connected to the second separation member and a second volt terminal to which power is supplied from the power supply unit; sealing members inserted at both ends of the first separation member to isolate the first and second separation members from each other with the electrolyte membrane member interposed therebetween; a fixing plate inserted into the first and second bolt terminals protruding from the second separating member, installed on the second separating member, and made of an insulating material; And a fixing nut screwed to the first and second bolt terminals protruding from the fixing plate to fix the fixing plate on the second separation member, further comprising the electrolyte membrane member and the second separation member. The member has a cylindrical shape with one side cut in the longitudinal direction, and a through-hole having one side open so that either one of the first and second bolt terminals passes therethrough is formed, and the other one of the first and second bolt terminals is formed. A through hole may be formed to pass through.

The power supply unit may include a battery installed in the case and supplying power required for operation; and a solar cell provided to be exposed to the case and configured to receive sunlight and generate power required for operation and power required for charging the battery, wherein the case includes a battery mounting portion for mounting the battery inside. A cell mounting groove for mounting the solar cell is formed on the upper surface, a wiring hole for passing a cable drawn from the solar cell is formed in the cell mounting groove, and the water supply line protrudes outward. A fan mounting portion and a filter mounting portion for mounting each of the blowing fan and the filter are provided so as to be connected back and forth to the inside of the ventilation hole, and oxygen discharged from the oxygen line bypasses the blowing fan. An oxygen supply port to be connected to may be formed at the rear end of the blowing fan.

In the hydrogen storage unit, a hydrogen storage alloy may be accommodated in a metal container for storing hydrogen.

According to the air purifier using water electrolysis and a reversible fuel cell according to the present invention, oxygen can be supplied smoothly and efficiently, and it has a portable and compact configuration even though it has both oxygen supply and air cleaning functions, so that the installation site And it is possible to minimize restrictions due to use, and has an effect of reducing dependence on external power through effective arrangement of solar cells.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an air purifier using water electrolysis and a reversible fuel cell cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an internally opened perspective view illustrating an air purifier using water electrolysis and a reversible fuel cell cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing main parts of an air purifier using water electrolysis and a reversible fuel cell cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view illustrating a water electrolysis cell of an air purifier using a water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a water electrolysis cell of an air purifier using a water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional side view illustrating a blowing structure of an air purifier using water electrolysis and a reversible fuel cell cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood in such a way as to include all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical spirit and scope of the present invention, and may be modified in various other forms. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following examples.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals will be assigned to the same or corresponding components regardless of reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing an air purifier using water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cells according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an air purifier using water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cells according to an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing main parts of an air purifier using water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cells according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3, an air purifier 10 using a water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cell according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water electrolysis cell 100, a case 200, a blowing fan 300, It may include a filter 400, a hydrogen storage unit 500, power supply units 610 and 620, and a control unit.

2 to 5, the water electrolysis cell 100 electrolyzes water supplied to the inside into oxygen and hydrogen by electricity and a catalyst, which enables bi-directional conversion between the water electrolysis device and the fuel cell. For this purpose, the first separation member 110, the electrolyte membrane member 120, the second separation member 130, the first electrode layer 140, the second electrode layer 150, and the container 170 may be included. There is a high potential ( 1.4V or more) can be made to increase durability.

The first separation member 110 has a cylindrical shape, has a mesh structure or a porous 111 structure, and has conductivity. Like the second separation member 130, the first separation member 110 may integrally perform the functions of an end plate, a current collector, a flow path line separation plate, a gas diffusion layer, and a cocatalyst of a typical multilayer fuel cell. In addition, the first separation member 110 may also be configured to have flexibility. The first separation member 110 is, for example, a hydrogen electrode separation plate, and can be used as a passage through which hydrogen gas generated in the water electrolysis mode receiving power from the battery 10 is discharged, as in the present embodiment, and In the fuel cell mode for supplying power to electrical appliances, it becomes a supply channel for hydrogen, which is fuel, and can also serve as a transfer line for electrons. Of course there is.

The electrolyte membrane member 120 is formed to have a curvature to be mounted on the outside of the first separation member 110, has flexibility, and is made of a membrane member for permeating cations, for example, made of a solid polymer type cation permeable electrolyte membrane. can The electrolyte membrane member 120 is made of a material having ductility together with the second separation member 130, so that it can be easily attached to the outer circumferential surface of the tube-shaped fuel pipe.

The second separation member 130 is formed to achieve a curvature to be mounted on the outside of the electrolyte membrane member 120, has a mesh 131 structure or a porous structure, and has flexibility and conductivity. The second separation member 130 is, for example, an oxygen electrode separator, and serves as a passage through which water, which is a fuel, is supplied from the outside and a passage through which generated oxygen gas bubbles are discharged in a water electrolysis mode in which power is supplied from the battery 10. In the fuel cell mode for supplying power to electric appliances such as lamps, it becomes a supply channel for external oxygen gas and can also serve as a transfer line for electrons, but is not limited to this, and separates the hydrogen electrode according to another example. Of course, it can also serve as a plate.

The electrolyte membrane member 120 and the second separation member 130 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with one side cut in the longitudinal direction, and a through hole having one side open so that either one of the first and second bolt terminals 163 and 164 passes therethrough. 121 and 132 may be formed, and through holes 122 and 133 may be formed so that the other one of the first and second bolt terminals 163 and 164 passes therethrough.

Any one of iridium (Ir), ruthenium (Ru), and platinum (Pt) may be coated on the surface of any one selected from stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and copper of the first or second separation members 110 and 130 .

The first electrode layer 140 is formed on one of the inner and outer surfaces of the electrolyte membrane member 120, and contacts the outer surface of the first separation member 110 or the inner surface of the second separation member 130, and , It is flexibly deformed together with the electrolyte membrane member 120 and has a hydrogen electrode catalyst. Due to this, the first electrode layer 140 may be interposed between the first separation member 110 and the electrolyte membrane member 120 or between the second separation member 130 and the electrolyte membrane member 120 . The first electrode layer 140 is composed of a hydrogen electrode catalyst and an electrode part, and carbon-supported platinum may be used as the catalyst, and may be formed as a coating on the surface of the electrolyte membrane member 120. The first electrode layer 140 is a gas diffusion layer (GDL) covering the catalyst-electrode portion, and thin carbon fibers may be bonded to the electrode surface.

The second electrode layer 150 is formed on the other of the inner and outer surfaces of the electrolyte membrane member 120, and contacts the outer surface of the first separation member 110 or the inner surface of the second separation member 130, and , It is flexibly deformed together with the electrolyte membrane member 120 and has an oxygen electrode catalyst. Due to this, the second electrode layer 150 may be interposed between the first separation member 110 and the electrolyte membrane member 120 or between the second separation member 130 and the electrolyte membrane member 120 . The second electrode layer 150 may be provided on the outer surface of the electrolyte membrane member 120, for example, as in the present embodiment. It may be mixed and formed by coating the electrolyte membrane member 120 .

In the second electrode layer 150, the oxygen electrode catalyst may use a titanium powder carrier to facilitate water discharge and oxygen bubble discharge. The titanium powder carrier enables support of a catalytic material by pores in the particle while having a large specific surface area. For example, at least one of platinum, iridium, ruthenium, platinum-iridium alloy, and platinum-ruthenium alloy corresponding to the catalyst material. can support In addition, the oxygen electrode catalyst may be physically mixed and supported with the titanium powder carrier, and may be prepared so that all carbon materials are excluded during the catalyst slurry preparation process using the Nafion ionomer binder (Nafion sol.). The catalytic material may have a nano or micro size. In addition, the titanium powder carrier may be 5 to 200 times the size of the catalytic material. In addition, when the oxygen electrode catalyst is physically mixed with the titanium powder carrier to form a catalyst layer, the amount of the catalyst material supported on the titanium powder carrier is 0.1 to 1 mg/cm ² for optimal function as a catalyst, and titanium It may be 50 to 99% by weight based on the total weight of the powder carrier. The second electrode layer 150 is a catalyst particle dispersed in a titanium powder carrier, and may be formed by being coated on the electrolyte membrane member 120 and subjected to a drying process.

The vessel 170 surrounds the outside of the water electrolysis cell 100, the inside is filled with water for water electrolysis through the water supply line 171, and the inside is filled with oxygen for discharging oxygen and hydrogen generated by water electrolysis. The line 172 and the hydrogen line 173 may be respectively connected. In addition, it goes without saying that an opening/closing means or a valve for opening/closing may be installed in the water supply line 171 . In order to open and close the container 170, the cap 174 may be screwed or otherwise detachably coupled, and for example, the hydrogen line 173 may be drawn out to the cap 174.

The water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cell 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a blocking member 161, a fitting member 162, a first bolt terminal 163 and a second bolt terminal 164. Further, a sealing member 165, a fixing plate 166, and a fixing nut 167 may be further included.

The blocking member 161 is provided to block the opening of one end of the first separation member 110, and can be airtightly coupled to the opening of one end of the first separation member 110 by various methods, such as interference fit or screw coupling. And, for example, it may be made of a container with one end opened as in the present embodiment. The blocking member 161 is formed in the form of a container and can serve as a collection or supply of gas or water according to an operation mode.

The fitting member 162 is provided in the opening of the other end of the first separation member 110 for connection with the hydrogen line 173 . The fitting member 162 may be detachably coupled to the coupling ring 162a mediating the connection with the first gas pipe 231 .

The first bolt terminal 163 is provided to be electrically connected to the outer surface of the first separation member 110, penetrates the electrolyte membrane member 120 so as to be spaced apart or insulated from the second electrode layer 150, and 2 penetrates the separation member 130 to be insulated and protrudes outward, and power is supplied from the power supply units 610 and 620. To this end, the first bolt terminal 163 may be partially or entirely made of a conductive material and vertically formed on the first separation member 110 by welding or bolting to form an integral body, and the first electrode layer 140 And may be electrically connected via the first separation member 110 or directly. The first bolt terminal 163 has a contact portion made of an insulating material for insulation with the second separation member 130, or a separate insulation member is installed at the contact portion with the second separation member 130, so that the second separation occurs. It may be insulated from member 130 .

The second bolt terminal 164 is provided to be insulated and protruded from the outer surface of the first separation member 110, penetrates the electrolyte membrane member 120 so as to be spaced apart or insulated from the first electrode layer 140, and 2 penetrates to be electrically connected to the separation member 130 and protrudes outward, and power is supplied from the power supply units 610 and 620. To this end, the second bolt terminal 164 is made of, for example, an insulating material and is fixed directly on the first separation member 110 by various methods, such as forcible fitting or screw fastening, or through a separate insulating member. It may be vertically fixed on the first separation member 110 and may be electrically connected to the second electrode layer 140 through the second separation member 130 or directly. In order to electrically connect the second bolt terminal 164 to the second separation member 130, a portion in contact with the second separation member 130 is made of a conductive material or a portion in contact with the second separation member 130. A separate conductive member may be installed in the

The sealing member 165 is inserted outside both ends of the first separating member 110 to isolate the first and second separating members 110 and 130 from each other with the electrolyte membrane member 120 interposed therebetween, such as rubber or elastic. It may be made of a synthetic resin ring member. Meanwhile, both ends of the first and second separating members 110 and 130 may be additionally sealed using a sealing material or an additional sealing member.

The fixing plate 166 is inserted into the first and second bolt terminals 163 and 164 protruding from the second separating member 130, installed on the second separating member 130, and may be made of an insulating material. The fixing plate 166 may have a fastening groove 166a having an open side so that the first and second bolt terminals 163 and 164 can be easily inserted.

The fixing nut 167 is screwed to the first and second bolt terminals 163 and 164 protruding from the fixing plate 166, respectively, so that the fixing plate 166 can be fixed on the second separating member 130.

The case 200 has an electrolytic cell 100 installed therein, and a plurality of ventilation holes 220 are formed. A plurality of ventilation holes 220 may be formed on one or both sides of the case 200 in order to suck in and blow air inwardly.

The case 200 may have a battery mounting part 213 for mounting a battery 610 corresponding to the power supply parts 610 and 620 to be described later, and a solar cell corresponding to the power supply parts 610 and 620 on the upper surface ( A cell mounting groove 230 for mounting the 620) may be formed, and a wiring hole 231 for passing a cable (not shown) drawn from the solar cell 620 may be formed in the cell mounting groove 230. can In addition, the case 200 may be provided so that the water supply line 171 protrudes outward, and the fan mounting portion 211 and the filter mounting portion 212 for mounting the blowing fan 300 and the filter 400, respectively, are vent holes. It may be provided so as to be connected back and forth to the inside of the 220, and supply oxygen to be connected to the oxygen line 172 so that the oxygen discharged from the oxygen line 172 bypasses the blowing fan 300. A sphere 172a may be formed at a rear end of the blowing fan 300 .

The blowing fan 300 may be installed to blow air inside the case 200 outward through the ventilation hole 220 and to add oxygen supplied from the water electrolysis cell 100 to the blown air.

The filter 400 is installed to filter air introduced into the blowing fan 300 . The filter 400 may be, for example, installed at a front end of the blowing fan 300, and the filtered air may be supplied to the blowing fan 300. The filter 400 may be composed of various filter assemblies including, for example, a pre-filter, a HEPA filter, an activated carbon filter, and the like, or may be composed of a single HEPA filter.

The hydrogen storage unit 500 is installed in the case 200 to store hydrogen discharged from the water electrolytic cell 100. In the hydrogen storage unit 500, a hydrogen storage alloy may be accommodated in a metal container 510 for storing hydrogen. The metal container 510 is connected to the hydrogen line 173 drawn from the water electrolytic cell 100, and the hydrogen line 173 may be connected through a cap 520 that is detachably coupled to a screw connection. have. The hydrogen storage alloy accommodated in the metal container 510 utilizes the fact that hydrogen easily permeates between metal gaps and makes the metal soft, and absorbs hydrogen to become a metal hydrate. When hydrogen is stored using a hydrogen storage alloy, the volume is reduced to 1/3 to 1/5 compared to storage in gas, and it is safe because there is no risk of explosion. These hydrogen storage alloys may be magnesium-based, palladium-based, titanium-based, rare earth-based alloys, and the like. Hydrogen stored in the hydrogen storage alloy may be supplied to the water electrolysis cell 100 to be used for power generation by a fuel cell.

The power supply units 610 and 620 supply power to the receiving cell 100 for operation. The power supply units 610 and 620 may be installed in the case 200, and may be provided to be exposed to the battery 610 and the case 200 for supplying power required for operation, and receive sunlight and power required for operation. and a solar cell 620 generating power required for charging the battery 610 . Therefore, the power supply units 610 and 620 convert sunlight irradiated on the solar cell 620 into electricity, store it in the battery 610, and convert the electricity stored in the battery 610 into electricity required for operation to receive and electrolyze the cell ( 100) and the blowing fan 300. In addition, the PCB 700 to be described later includes a charging circuit for changing the electricity of the solar cell 620 into power for charging the battery 610, and a transformer circuit for converting the electricity of the battery 610 into electricity required for operation. etc. may be included.

The control unit controls the operation of the receiving cell 100, for example, an operation corresponding to an operation signal of a control unit provided outside, for example, turning on or off the blowing fan 300, receiving and discharging cell Oxygen generating operation by (100) can be turned on or off. The control unit may be implemented as a PCB 700 and installed inside the case 200 as in the present embodiment.

According to the air purifier using the water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cell according to the present invention, oxygen can be supplied smoothly and efficiently, and it has a compact configuration even though it has both oxygen supply and air cleaning functions, so that the installation site And it is possible to minimize the limitations due to the purpose of use.

In addition, according to the present invention, dependence on external power can be reduced through effective arrangement of solar cells.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and should be defined by not only the claims to be described later, but also those equivalent to these claims.

100: receiving cell 110: first separation member
111: porous 120: electrolyte membrane member
121: through hole 122: through hole
130: second separation member 131: mesh
132: through hole 133: through hole
140: first electrode layer 150: second electrode layer
161: blocking member 162: fitting member
162a: coupling ring 163: first bolt terminal
164: second bolt terminal 165: sealing member
166: fixed plate 166a: fastening groove
167: fixing nut 170: container
171: water supply line 172: oxygen line
172a: oxygen supply port 173: hydrogen line
174: cap 200: case
210: receiving space 211: fan mounting part
212: filter mounting part 213: battery mounting part
220: ventilation hole 230: cell mounting groove
231: wiring hole 300: blowing fan
400: filter 500: hydrogen storage unit
510: container 520: cap
610: battery 620: solar cell
700: PCB 710: cable

Claims (5)

A water electrolytic cell that electrolyzes water supplied to the inside into oxygen and hydrogen by electricity and a catalyst;
a case in which the water electrolysis cell is installed and a plurality of ventilation holes are formed;
a blower fan installed to blow air in the case outward through the ventilation hole and to add oxygen supplied from the water electrolysis cell to the blown air;
a filter installed to filter air introduced into the blowing fan;
a hydrogen storage unit installed in the case to store hydrogen discharged from the water electrolysis cell;
a power supply unit supplying power for operation to the receiving cell; and
a control unit controlling an operation of the receiving cell;
including,
The water electrolysis cell,
The first separation member having a cylindrical shape and having conductivity forms a mesh structure or a porous structure, the electrolyte membrane member mounted on the outside of the first separation member allows positive ions to pass through, and is mounted on the outside of the electrolyte membrane member to improve conductivity. A second separation member having a mesh structure or a porous structure is formed, and the first electrode layer having a hydrogen electrode catalyst formed on one of the inner and outer surfaces of the electrolyte membrane member is formed on the outer surface of the first separation member or the outer surface of the first separator. A second electrode layer in contact with the inner surface of the second separator and formed on the other of the inner and outer surfaces of the electrolyte membrane member and having an oxygen electrode catalyst is formed on the outer surface of the first separator or the second separator. In contact with the inner surface of, the outer side is wrapped by a container so that water for water electrolysis is filled in the container through a water supply line, and an oxygen line for discharging oxygen and hydrogen generated by water electrolysis from the container The hydrogen line is connected, and the selective use of the water electrolysis cell and the fuel cell is possible,
The power supply unit,
a battery installed in the case and supplying power required for operation; and
A solar cell provided to be exposed to the case and generating power required for operation and charging of the battery by receiving sunlight;
The case is
A battery mounting portion for mounting the battery is provided inside, a cell mounting groove for mounting the solar cell is formed on the upper surface, and a wiring hole for passing a cable drawn from the solar cell is formed in the cell mounting groove. The water supply line is provided so as to protrude outward, a fan mounting portion and a filter mounting portion for mounting each of the blowing fan and the filter are provided so as to be connected back and forth to the inside of the ventilation hole, and oxygen discharged from the oxygen line An air purifier using water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cells, wherein an oxygen supply port for connecting to the oxygen line to bypass the blowing fan is formed at a rear end of the blowing fan. delete The method of claim 1,
The water electrolysis cell,
a blocking member provided to block the opening of one end of the first separating member;
a fitting member provided at the opening of the other end of the first separation member to be connected to the hydrogen line;
It is provided to be electrically connected to the outer surface of the first separation member, penetrates the electrolyte membrane member so as to be spaced apart or insulated from the second electrode layer, and penetrates the second separation member so as to be insulated and protrudes outward, a first volt terminal to which power is supplied from the power supply unit;
Provided to insulate and protrude from the outer surface of the first separation member, penetrate the electrolyte membrane member so as to be spaced apart or insulated from the first electrode layer, and protrude outward by penetrating so as to be electrically connected to the second separation member and a second volt terminal to which power is supplied from the power supply unit;
sealing members inserted at both ends of the first separation member to isolate the first and second separation members from each other with the electrolyte membrane member interposed therebetween;
a fixing plate inserted into the first and second bolt terminals protruding from the second separating member, installed on the second separating member, and made of an insulating material; and
A fixing nut screwed to the first and second bolt terminals protruding from the fixing plate to fix the fixing plate on the second separating member; further comprising,
The electrolyte membrane member and the second separation member,
It is made of a cylindrical shape with one side cut in the longitudinal direction, and a through hole having one side open is formed so that either one of the first and second bolt terminals passes through, and the other one of the first and second bolt terminals passes through. An air purifier using water electrolysis and fuel cell reversible cells in which a through hole is formed. delete According to claim 1 or claim 3,
The hydrogen storage unit,
An air purifier using water electrolysis and a fuel cell reversible cell in which a hydrogen storage alloy is accommodated in a metal container for storing hydrogen.

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