KR102091645B1 - Ion exchange plate, Water purification module and system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate in which a polymer electrolyte is accommodated therein. The present invention also relates to a water purification module using the ion exchange plate and a water purifier consisting of a combination of the water purification module. More specifically, the ion exchange plate comprises: a separator (110) having a plate-like donut shape and including an inner pore (111); a cationic membrane (120) formed on one surface of the separator; an anionic membrane (130) formed on the other surface of the separator; and a sealing (140) formed on an edge of the separator.

Description

Ion exchange plate, water purification module and system

The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate in which a polymer electrolyte is accommodated therein, and an invention for a water purification device using a different ion exchange plate and a combination of the water purification module.

Patent invention 001 is an invention for a water purifier, and a water purifier separable water purifier is provided so that the storage container can be easily separated from the water purifier body and used in a portable form. The water purification container separating type water purifier includes an apparatus main body including a container accommodating portion in which the water purification storage container is detachably accommodated; And, it is provided while being provided in the main body of the device comprises purified water supply means configured to supply water to the purified water storage container accommodated in the main body of the device, wherein the purified water supply means, the water supply line provided in the main body of the device is connected One or more filters are connected to the filter and the water supply line, but includes a water purification outlet located in correspondence with the opening and closing of a container accommodated in the device main body, wherein the water purification outlet is connected to an actuator provided in the device main body, and the device main body outlet Through this, we propose the technology provided by the lift-type water purification outlet configured for lifting.

Patent invention 002 relates to a case of an undersink type water purifier for receiving an undersink type water purifier and preventing it from leaking to the outside even if overflow or leakage of raw water or water is generated in the water purifier. Specifically, as a plurality of filters constituting an undersink type water purifier are accommodated therein, a case opening and closing portion for receiving / withdrawing the filter is formed on the upper side, and one side is provided for supplying raw water to be purified by the plurality of filters. Water supply hose passing through for water supply hose, water supply hose passing through for water purifying hose to supply purified water that has passed through the plurality of filters through a water intake valve, drain hose passing through for drain hose for draining unpurified water, and , A filter connecting hose passing hole through which a filter connecting hose for connecting to the pressure reservoir tank in which the purified water is stored passes is formed, and a sewer connecting hose for draining leaked water and overflowed water from the filter is integrally formed. It is configured, and if necessary, a technique in which a frame body is installed inside the upper and lower sides and corners is proposed.

Patent invention 003 proposes a method of manufacturing a recycled stainless steel case for a water purifier, and a case forming step of forming a case having a thread-forming portion on one side through a bulging process of molding by applying pressure to a stainless pipe inserted in a mold, A sealing surface forming step of forming a sealing surface through an inlet currying process in which the inlet part of one side is rounded outward to widen the surface area of the upper part of the inlet part, and the thread forming part is expanded to expand the thread forming part outward. Step, a thread forming step of forming a thread protruding outward in the thread forming portion by using a roller-shaped mold that rotates and supports the expanded thread forming portion from the inside to rotate inward, and the entrance of the case. In the step of forming the bottom portion by sealing the side opposite to the portion to form the bottom portion. It is sex.

[Patent invention 001] KR 10-1471864 B1 (Registration date December 05, 2014) [Patent invention 002] KR 20-0247613 Y1 (Registration date September 10, 2001) [Patent invention 003] KR 10-1507878 B1 (Registration date March 26, 2015)

The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate in which a polymer electrolyte is accommodated therein, and an invention for a water purification device using a different ion exchange plate and a combination of the water purification module.

The present invention is an invention for the ion exchange plate 100, specifically, a plate-shaped donut shape and a separator 110 in which inner pores 111 are formed; A cationic membrane 120 formed on one surface of the separator; An anionic membrane 130 formed on the other surface of the separator; It is made of a configuration including; sealing 140 formed on the edge of the separator.

The present invention is an invention for an ion exchange plate, and in the invention presented above, the polymer electrolyte 112 is filled in the inner pores.

The present invention is an invention for the water purification module 300, in particular a cylindrical shape, a module container 310 having an inlet 321 and an outlet 331 formed at both ends; The ion exchange plate 100 of Example 1-1 accommodated inside the module container; It is made of a configuration comprising a; spacer 200 is inserted between the ion exchange plate.

The present invention is an invention for the water purification module 300, in particular a cylindrical shape, in the invention presented above, is detachable from one side of the module container, the first cap 320 is formed with the inlet; A second cap 330, which is separable from the other side of the module container and is provided with the outlet; Located on the inner surface of the first cap and connected to the first terminal 324 of the outer surface of the first cap, the first conductive plate 322 in the form of a donut; It is located on the inner surface of the second cap and is connected to the second terminal 334 of the outer surface of the second cap, and has a configuration including a;

The present invention is an invention for the water purification system 400, specifically, a water purification unit 410 to which a plurality of water purification modules 300 of Example 3-1 are coupled; A raw water supply unit 420 which communicates with one side of the water purification unit and supplies raw water; It is in communication with the other side of the water purification unit, and a water discharge unit 430 for discharging purified water.

The present invention is an invention for the water purification system 400, and in the invention presented above, the housing 500 accommodating the water purification part, the raw water supply part, and the water purification discharge part; It is coupled to the housing, the power supply control unit 600 for supplying power to the ion exchange plate; comprises a configuration comprising a.

The present invention is an invention for the water purification system 400, and in the invention presented above, the water purification unit is configured to include a plurality of purification modules coupled in series and / or in parallel.

The ion exchange plate of the present invention has the effect that the internal electrolyte is accommodated because the inner and outer surfaces are sealed plate-shaped donuts.

Since the ion exchange plate sealings of the present invention are formed by being attached to each other, a sealing member is not required.

The polymer electrolyte accommodated inside the ion exchange plate of the present invention has the effect of reducing the resistance, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the water purification device.

The polymer electrolyte accommodated inside the ion exchange plate of the present invention has an effect of suppressing scale generation by controlling the amount of electrolyte.

It has the effect of adjusting the pH according to the polarity of the electrolyte contained in the ion exchange plate of the present invention.

Since the water purification module of the present invention accommodates a plurality of ion exchange plates, water purification efficiency can be improved.

Since the water purification module of the present invention directly connects a plurality of water purification modules in series, it has a multi-stage water purification effect of raw water.

1 is a cross-sectional view of the ion exchange plate of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the plate-type ion exchange plate of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view of the roll-type ion exchange plate of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the module container of the present invention.
5 is a layout view of the ion exchange plate and spacer accommodated inside the module container of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a detailed view of the module container coupling portion of the present invention.
7 is a conceptual diagram of a module container combination of the present invention.
8 is a conceptual diagram of a water purification system of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the most preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail in order to describe in detail that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the present invention.

The numbers cited in the examples below are not limited to the targets of citation and may be applied to all examples. An object exhibiting the same purpose and effect as the configuration presented in the Examples corresponds to an equivalent substitution object. The higher concept presented in the examples includes lower concept objects that are not described.

[Example 1-1] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, specifically, a plate shape, and a separator 110 in which internal pores 111 are formed; A cationic membrane 120 formed on one surface of the separator; An anionic membrane 130 formed on the other surface of the separator; It is made of a configuration including; sealing 140 formed on the edge of the separator.

[Example 1-2] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Examples 2-1 and 3-1, the separator is formed of nylon, PE, PP, or the like. do.

[Example 1-3] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Examples 2-1 and 3-1, the separator has a thickness of 0.05 mm to 5 mm; It includes.

[Example 1-4] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Examples 2-1 and 3-1, the sealing includes forming both sides of the ion exchange plate.

[Example 1-5] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Example 1-4, the attachment is formed by any one selected from adhesion, thermal welding, or ultrasonic welding; It includes.

[Example 1-6] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Example 1-5, the adhesion is formed by any one selected from ion exchange solutions, adhesives, bonds, and polymer resins for curing. ; It includes.

[Example 2-1] In Example 1-1, the separator has a plate shape and is formed in a donut shape with a hole formed in the center.

[Example 3-1] In Example 1-1, the separator is formed in a roll form.

[Example 4-1] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Example 1-1, a polymer electrolyte 112 filled in the inner pores.

[Example 4-2] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Example 4-1, the polymer electrolyte is filled with cations, anions, and amphoterics.

[Example 4-3] The present invention relates to an ion exchange plate 100, and in Example 4-1, the polymer electrolyte is filled with cations, anions, or amphoterics.

The present invention (Examples 1-1 to 4-3) is an invention for an ion exchange plate used in a water treatment device. The ion exchange plate has three layers, and a separator is located at the middle, and a cation membrane and a cation membrane are placed on both sides. The ion exchange plate presented above has a donut shape and takes the shape of a plate. The ion exchange plate is disposed at regular intervals with a spacer (gap) described later. Raw water enters the center of the donut of the ion exchange plate, and flows radially between the ion exchange plates (spacers). During the radial flow process, the raw water is ion decomposed and the desalted raw water is converted to purified water. The inner and outer corner portions of the ion exchange plate are sealed, and the separator contains a polymer electrolyte. The polymer electrolyte may be filled with a cation, anion, or amphoteric material, or a mixed polymer electrolyte. The polymer electrolyte can be accommodated in an appropriate amount as necessary. The sealing may be finished by a separate sealing material, or may be joined by thermal compression or ultrasonic welding. Or it can be adhered with an adhesive, a bond, an ion exchange solution, or a polymer resin for curing. This is to prevent the leakage of electrolyte polymer. The thickness of the ion exchange plate is preferably formed to a thickness of 0.05 to 5mm. This is the thickness set by the flow rate of raw water and the surface area of the ion exchange plate with an outer diameter of 100 to 300 mm. That is, it implies a critical meaning obtained by minimizing other resistances to the size of the module and the flow rate of raw water and the efficiency of the equipment in a conventional water purification device.

[Example 5-1] The present invention is an invention for the water purification module 300, specifically, a cylindrical shape, a module container 310 having an inlet 321 and an outlet 331 formed at both ends ; The ion exchange plate 100 of Example 1-1 accommodated inside the module container; It is made of a configuration comprising a; spacer 200 is inserted between the ion exchange plate.

[Embodiment 5-2] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Embodiment 5-1, it is located on the inner surface of the module container, is formed in plural, and is formed with a protrusion spacing protrusion 340; It includes.

[Example 5-3] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 5-2, the gap maintaining protrusion is formed integrally or separately with a module container.

[Example 5-4] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 5-1, a flange 311 formed on an outer circumferential edge of both ends of the module container.

[Example 5-5] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 5-1, a connector 350 coupled to the module container inlet and an adjacent module container outlet is included.

[Example 5-6] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 5-1, the spacer is formed of a mesh plate.

[Example 5-7] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 5-1, it is formed on both sides of the spacer, and includes a flow path 210 formed in a radial direction.

[Example 6-1] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 5-1, the first cap 320 is detachable from one side of the module container and has the inlet; A second cap 330, which is separable from the other side of the module container and is provided with the outlet; Located on the inner surface of the first cap and connected to the first terminal 324 of the outer surface of the first cap, the first conductive plate 322a in a donut shape; It is located on the inner surface of the second cap and is connected to the second terminal 334 of the second cap outer surface, and is composed of a configuration including a disc-shaped second conductive plate 332a ;.

[Example 6-2] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 6-1, the second seals 323 and 333 formed on the outer periphery of the first cap and the second cap; Includes.

[Example 6-3] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 6-1, the first conductive plate or the second conductive plate is formed of graphite.

[Example 6-4] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 6-1, fixing means for fixing the module container and the first cap, the module container and the second cap are included. .

[Example 7-1] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, in Example 5-1, a first cap 320 which is detachable from one side of the module container and is formed with the inlet; A second cap 330, which is separable from the other side of the module container and is provided with the outlet;

Located in the center of the module container, a cylindrical shape, in contact with one surface of the ion exchange plate, the first conducting wire 322b connected to the first terminal 324 of the outer surface of the first cap;

Located on the inner periphery of the module container, a cylindrical shape, in contact with the other surface of the ion exchange plate, the second conducting wire 322b connected to the second terminal 334 of the outer surface of the second cap; It consists of a configuration comprising a.

[Example 7-2] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 7-1, the second seals 323 and 333 formed on the outer periphery of the first cap and the second cap; Includes.

[Embodiment 7-3] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Embodiment 7-1, the first or second energization is formed of graphite.

[Example 7-4] The present invention relates to a water purification module 300, and in Example 7-1, fixing means for fixing the module container and the first cap, the module container and the second cap are included. .

The present invention (Examples 6-1 to 7-4) is an invention for a water purification module. The water purification module is formed of a plastic material, based on a cylindrical module container, and forms first and second caps at both ends. The module container, the first cap and the second cap form a closed inner space. In the inner space, a plurality of ion exchange plates as described above are stacked together with a spacer. An inlet is formed in the first cap, and an outlet is formed in the second cap. That is, the raw water enters the inlet, and after being desalted by the ion exchange plate in the inner space, the purified water is discharged through the outlet. First and second energizing plates are mounted on the inner surfaces of the first and second caps, and different DC currents are supplied to the first and second energizing plates, respectively. In addition, inside the module container, the first conducting cylinder is formed in a cylindrical shape, and on the inner periphery of the module container, the second conducting cylinder is formed in a cylindrical shape. Each of the first and second current sources is supplied with a different DC current. The DC current is supplied with power by a power control unit to be described later. The first and second energizing plates (first and second energizing plates) are preferably formed of graphite to prevent corrosion and to provide a smooth current. In order to increase the contact efficiency between the ion exchange plate and the energizing plate, the energizing plate is formed in a disc shape or a donut plate shape. The energizing cylinder is formed in a cylindrical shape. A plurality of ion exchange plates are accommodated in the inner space, and the outer periphery of the ion exchange plate and the inner periphery of the module container must maintain a uniform interval. It is a space that is accommodated before the water passing through the ion exchange plate is discharged to the outlet. In order to maintain the predetermined interval, a gap-holding protrusion is inserted, and the gap-holding protrusion may be formed integrally with the module container, or the gap-holding protrusion may be inserted in a separate configuration from the module container. Alternatively, a uniformly spaced flow groove may be formed inside the module container. The module container may be coupled in series in one or multiple. This is to achieve a multi-stage water purification process in which the primary water is secondarily purified. In a plurality of module container coupling, in order to increase the coupling efficiency, a protruding flange is formed on the outer periphery of the module container. The flange is fastened by bolts or clamps, and a plurality of long bolts can be integrally combined with a plurality of module containers. In the case of multi-stage coupling, one outlet must be in communication with the other. For this, a connecting tube is formed. The connecting pipe is preferably formed of a straight pipe, and sealing formed of a flexible material may be formed at a portion where the outlet and the inlet are in contact. Water must flow between each ion exchange plate, and a spacer is inserted to realize this. The spacer has porosity or forms a charge. Therefore, the water flow can be smoothly formed. That is, the spacer may be formed of a mesh plate or a nonwoven fabric.

 [Embodiment 8-1] The present invention relates to a water purification system 400, and a water purification unit 410 to which a plurality of water purification modules 300 of Embodiment 5-1 are coupled; A raw water supply unit 420 which communicates with one side of the water purification unit and supplies raw water; It is in communication with the other side of the water purification unit, and a water discharge unit 430 for discharging purified water.

[Example 8-2] The present invention relates to a water purification system 400, and in Example 8-1, a raw water supply pipe 421 formed in the raw water supply unit; A raw water control valve 422 located in the raw water supply pipe and controlling a raw water supply amount; A purified water supply pipe 431 formed in the purified water supply unit; It is located in the water supply pipe, and a water purification control valve 432 for controlling the water supply amount.

[Example 9-1] The present invention relates to a water purification system 400, and in Example 8-1, an enclosure 500 accommodating the water purification part, the raw water supply part, and the water purification discharge part; It is coupled to the housing, the power supply control unit 600 for supplying power to the ion exchange plate; comprises a configuration comprising a.

[Example 9-2] The present invention relates to a water purification system 400, and in Example 9-1, the raw water control valve and the water purification control valve are controlled by a power control unit.

[Example 10-1] The present invention relates to a water purification system 400, and in Example 9-1, the water purification unit includes a plurality of purification modules coupled in series and / or in parallel.

The present invention (Examples 5-1 to 7-1) is an invention for a water purification system. The water purification system accommodates the water purification module presented above. The water purification module forms a raw water supply unit through which water is supplied, and a water purification unit through which purified water is discharged from the water purification module. The water purification system forms an outer shape with a housing, and a power control unit for supplying power is formed in the water purification module. The water purification module accommodated inside the enclosure may have a plurality of water purification module groups coupled in series, and the water purification module groups may be formed in a plurality and coupled in parallel. The raw water supply unit supplies raw water through a raw water supply pipe communicating with the outside, and forms a raw water control valve in the middle. The raw water control valve has a function of opening and closing the source water and controlling the flow rate. Similarly, a water supply pipe is formed, and a water purification control valve is installed. The raw water control valve and the water purification control valve are operated organically, and can supply and discharge the same flow rate, respectively. The power control unit includes a charger inside. Therefore, even if the outdoor current is cut off, it is possible to maintain a continuous current supply at a certain time. The power control unit includes a current safety device. This is to stably supply the amount of current supplied to each water purification module. The power control unit includes a current control unit. This is to differentially apply the current amount of power supplied to each water purification module and to be shieldable.

100: ion exchange plate 110: separator
111: internal pores 112: polymer electrolyte
120: cationic membrane 130: anionic membrane
140: sealing 200: spacer
210: Euro 310: Module container
311: Flange 320: 1st cap
321: Inlet 322a: First energized plate
322b: 1st traditional 323: 2nd sealing
324: first terminal 330: second cap
331: outlet 332a: second energized plate
332b: 2nd traditional 333: 2nd sealing
334: second terminal 340: gap maintenance projection
350: connector 410: water purification unit
420: raw water supply unit 430: purified water discharge unit
421: raw water supply pipe 422: raw water control valve
431: water supply pipe 432: water control valve
500: enclosure 600: power control unit

Claims (10)

In the ion exchange plate 100,
A separator 110 having a plate shape and having inner pores 111 formed thereon;
A cationic membrane 120 formed on one surface of the separator;
An anionic membrane 130 formed on the other surface of the separator;
A sealing 140 formed at the corner of the separator;
The separator is in the form of a plate, and is formed in a donut shape with a hole formed in the center; an ion exchange plate comprising a.
delete delete The method according to claim 1,
An ion exchange plate comprising; a polymer electrolyte 112 filled in the inner pores.
In the water purification module 300,
A cylindrical shape, the module container 310 having an inlet 321 and an outlet 331 formed on both end faces;
The ion exchange plate 100 of claim 1 accommodated inside the module container;
A water purification module comprising a spacer 200 inserted between the ion exchange plates.
The method according to claim 5,
A first cap 320 which is separable from one side of the module container and has the inlet;
A second cap 330, which is separable from the other side of the module container and is provided with the outlet;
Located on the inner surface of the first cap and connected to the first terminal 324 of the outer surface of the first cap, the first conductive plate 322a in a donut shape;
Located on the inner surface of the second cap and connected to the second terminal 334 of the outer surface of the second cap, the second conductive plate (332a) in the form of a disk; includes a water purification module.
The method according to claim 5,
A first cap 320 which is separable from one side of the module container and has the inlet;
A second cap 330, which is separable from the other side of the module container and has the outlet;
Located in the center of the module container, a cylindrical shape, in contact with one surface of the ion exchange plate, the first conduction tube 322b connected to the first terminal 324 of the first cap outer surface;
Located on the inner periphery of the module container, the cylindrical shape, in contact with the other surface of the ion exchange plate, the second conducting wire 322b connected to the second terminal 334 of the outer surface of the second cap; Water purification module comprising a.
In the water purification system 400,
Water purification unit 410 is coupled to a plurality of water purification module 300 of claim 5;
A raw water supply unit 420 which communicates with one side of the water purification unit and supplies raw water;
A water purification system including a water purification unit 430 communicating with the other side of the water purification unit and discharging purified water.
The method according to claim 8,
A housing 500 accommodating the purified water part, the raw water supply part, and the purified water discharge part;
It is coupled to the housing, a power control unit 600 for supplying power to the ion exchange plate; water purification system comprising a.
The method according to claim 9,
The water purification unit includes a plurality of purification modules are coupled in series and / or parallel.

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