EXHAUST AIR POLLUTION ELIMINATION DEVICE

• US 20200131973A1
• Filed: 05/16/2019
• Published: 04/30/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2018
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Christopher Mark Hill
• Original Assignee: Christopher Mark Hill
• Inventors: HILL, CHRISTOPHER MARK
• Granted Patent: US 10,753,265 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 13/04 having two or more silencers in parallel, e.g. having interconnections for multi-cylinder engines
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 2240/05 a magnetic, e.g. electromagnetic, device other than a valve
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 2240/20 a flow director or deflector
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 3/01 by means of electric or electrostatic separators
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 3/2013 using electric or magnetic heating means
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 3/2086 Activating the catalyst by light, photo-catalysts
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 5/025 the device being thermoelectric generators
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 5/04 the devices using kinetic energy
• CPC Class Codes: Y02T 10/12 Improving ICE efficiencies

Abstract

Described herein is an exhaust air pollution elimination device configured for attachment to an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine for removing pollutants from an exhaust flow. The device comprising multiple stages configured to both power the operation of the device and treat the exhaust flow. The device configured for installation in line with existing exhaust piping and through a pair of connecting rings. The multiple stages of the device including an electrostatic precipitator, a thermoelectric generator, an electromagnetic induction device, and a second container including a UV light source and micro fibrous mesh containing titanium dioxide.

Claims

1. An air pollution remediation device configured for installation in line with the exhaust piping of an exhaust stream from an internal combustion engine, the device comprising:

a pair of connecting rings, each ring of the pair of connecting rings positioned on the exhaust piping at an opposed end of the device;

a first container positioned proximal to the internal combustion engine adjacent to a first ring of the pair of connecting rings, the first container including a plurality of electrically charged plates configured to attract particulate matter from the exhaust stream;

a pair of thermoelectric generators, each thermoelectric generator of the pair of thermoelectric generators ring shaped and aligned adjacent to an interior of the device and an exterior of the device to utilize the exhaust stream in generating electricity, the pair of thermoelectric generators in electric coupling with the device to provide power to the device systems;

an electromagnetic induction device, the electromagnetic induction device comprising a pair of fan blades configured to rotate in response to the exhaust flow configured to generate electricity, the electromagnetic induction device in electric coupling with device to provide power to the device systems; and

a second container positioned distal the first container relative to the internal combustion engine, the second container including an ultra violet (UV) light source directed at the exhaust flow within an interior of the second container configured to remove pollutants.

2. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 1, wherein the first container includes a plurality of supporting brackets, the supporting brackets movable, wherein the first container is removable from the device to facilitate cleaning.

3. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 1, wherein the second container includes a tubular shaped grid within the interior, the tubular shaped grid comprised of coating of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

4. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 3, wherein the interior includes a micro fiber mesh wall positioned adjacent an exit of the device, the micro fiber mesh wall comprised of a coating of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

5. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 1, wherein the device includes an external power source.

6. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 5, wherein the external power source is a battery.

7. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 1, wherein each thermoelectric generator of the pair of thermoelectric generators is comprised of a plurality of individual generators positioned within an annular housing surrounding the exhaust stream.

8. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 1, wherein each thermoelectric generator of the pair of thermoelectric generators is positioned on an opposed end of the magnetic induction device.

9. An air pollution remediation device configured for installation in line with the exhaust piping of an exhaust stream from an internal combustion engine, the device comprising:

a pair of connecting ring portions, each ring of the pair of connecting ring portions positioned on the exhaust piping at an opposed end of the device, each ring of the pair of connecting ring portions including;

a first end, the first end fixed to an end of the exhaust piping;

a second end opposite the first end; and

a spring member, the spring member biasing the second end relative to the first end directionally parallel to the exhaust flow to allow removal of the device;

a first container positioned proximal to the internal combustion engine adjacent to the second end of a first ring of the pair of connecting rings, the first container including;

a plurality of charged plates, the plurality of charged plates in an electrical coupling with a power source;

a plurality of supporting brackets, the plurality of supporting brackets removably securing the first container to the device, wherein the first container can be removed for cleaning of the plurality of charged plates;

a pair of thermoelectric generators, each thermoelectric generator of the pair of thermoelectric generators functioning as the power source, each thermoelectric generator of the pair of thermoelectric generators including;

an annular housing surrounding the exhaust flow and aligned with an interior of the device and an exterior of the device; and

a plurality of individual thermoelectric generators, the plurality of thermoelectric generators received within the housing and configured to generate an electrical charge from temperature difference from the device interior and exterior;

an electromagnetic induction device, the electromagnetic induction device functioning as the power source in a coupling with the device, the electromagnetic induction device including;

a housing;

the housing shaped to contain the electromagnetic induction device;

a pair of fan blades received within the housing, each fan blade of the pair of fan blades rotating in response to the exhaust flow to generate electricity;

a plurality of magnets coupled to the fan blades to move in concert with the pair of fan blades; and

a copper wire, the copper wire surrounding the plurality of magnets and in magnetic coupling, wherein rotational movement of the pair of fan blades generates a current; and

a second container, the second container positioned distal to the first container relative to the internal combustion engine, the second container including;

an ultra violet (UV) light source directed at the exhaust flow within an interior of the second container configured to remove pollutants; and

a tubular shaped grid within the interior, the tubular shaped grid comprised of coating of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

10. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 9, wherein the second container interior includes a micro fiber mesh wall positioned adjacent an exit of the device, the micro fiber mesh wall comprised of a coating of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

11. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 9, wherein the device includes an external power source.

12. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 11, wherein the external power source is a battery.

13. The air pollution remediation device as in claim 9, wherein each thermoelectric generator of the pair of thermoelectric generators is positioned on an opposed end of the magnetic induction device.

14. The method of removing pollution and contaminants from an exhaust stream of an exhaust pipe for an internal combustion engine with a pollution remediation device, the pollution remediation device having a first container including a plurality of charged plates, a pair of thermoelectric generators, a magnetic induction device, and a second container including a UV light source, the method steps comprising:

removing a section of the exhaust pipe corresponding to a length of the pollution remediation device forming a gap within the exhaust pipe having a first edge and a second edge spaced apart the first edge of a length of the gap;

securing a first end of a first connecting ring to the first edge;

securing a first end of a second connecting ring to the second edge; and

installing the pollution remediation device within the gap by aligning the first container with a second end and biasing a spring of the second end of the first connecting ring and aligning the second container with a second end and biasing a spring of the second end of the second connecting ring for securing the pollution remediation device in line with the exhaust stream.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the second container includes a tubular shaped grid, the tubular shaped grid comprised of coating of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the second container includes a micro fiber mesh wall positioned adjacent an exit of the device, the micro fiber mesh wall comprised of a coating of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the device includes an external power source.