Ion generator mounting device

• US 9,478,948 B2
• Filed: 09/22/2015
• Issued: 10/25/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Global Plasma Solutions, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Global Plasma Solutions LLC
• Inventors: Waddell, Charles Houston
• Primary Examiner(s): Jackson, Stephen W
• Application Number:
  US14/861,469
• Publication Number:
  US 20160013013A1
• Time in Patent Office: 399 Days
• Field of Search: 361/231
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2209/16 Connections to a HVAC unit
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/22 Ionisation
• CPC Class Codes: B01D 46/0032 using electrostatic forces to remove particles, e.g. electret filters
• CPC Class Codes: B01D 46/521 using folded, pleated material
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 2201/06 Ionising electrode being a needle
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 2201/10 Ionising electrode has multiple serrated ends or parts
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 2201/30 for use in or with vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/011 Prefiltering; Flow controlling
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/017 Combinations of electrostatic separation with other processes, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/0175 Amassing particles by electric fields, e.g. agglomeration
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/04 dry type
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/155 Filtration
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/368 by other than static mechanical means, e.g. internal ventilator or recycler
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/38 Particle charging or ionising stations, e.g. using electric discharge, radioactive radiation or flames
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/41 Ionising-electrodes
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/60 Use of special materials other than liquids
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/68 Control systems therefor electricity supply or control systems for cleaning the electrodes B03C3/746, B03C3/763
• CPC Class Codes: B03C 3/82 Housings
• CPC Class Codes: F01N 3/0892 Electric or magnetic treatment, e.g. dissociation of noxious components electric filters F01N3/01; regeneration of exhaust filters F01N3/023; heating catalytic converters F01N3/2006
• CPC Class Codes: F02M 27/04 by electric means, ionisation, polarisation or magnetism
• CPC Class Codes: F02M 27/042 : by plasma
• CPC Class Codes: F02M 35/0205 : Details, e.g. sensors or measuring devices
• CPC Class Codes: F02M 35/0217 : acting by electric discharge; Electrostatic precipitators therefor
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/02 : for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• CPC Class Codes: F24F 8/192 : by electrical means, e.g. by applying electrostatic fields or high voltages
• CPC Class Codes: F24F 8/30 : by ionisation
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 27/022 : Details
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 27/028 : Negative ion sources
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 37/08 : Ion sources; Ion guns
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 37/16 : Vessels; Containers
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 37/3002 : Details
• CPC Class Codes: H01T 23/00 : Apparatus for generating ions to be introduced into non-enclosed gases, e.g. into the atmosphere

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generator mounting device for application of bipolar ionization to airflow within a conduit, the device includes a housing for mounting to the conduit having an internal panel within the enclosure, and an arm extending from the housing for extension into the conduit and containing at least one opening. At least one coupling for mounting an ion generator to the arm oriented with an axis extending between a pair of electrodes of the ion generator being generally perpendicular to a flow direction of the airflow within the conduit.

Claims

1. An ion generator mounting device, comprising:

a housing comprising;

a base,

a first and second pair of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls projecting from the base to collectively form an interior storage compartment and to define an upper edge;

a top portion; and

at least one opening within the housing;

a retention means extending outwardly from the housing; and

at least one coupling for mounting the ion generator.

2. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1, further comprising an ion generator disposed within the interior storage compartment.

3. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1, further comprising an ion generator containing at least one electrode for dispersing ions from the ion generator that is disposed within the interior storage compartment, whereby at least one electrode is disposed adjacent that at least one opening.

4. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a power supply.

5. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a switch.

6. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a retention means disposed on one of the sidewalls and extending therefrom.

7. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1, further comprising an indicator disposed on the housing.

8. An ion generator mounting device, comprising:

an elongate arm, comprising a first side and a second side, whereby the first side contains at least one opening and an ion generator with at least one electrode that is disposed adjacent the second side of the arm, such that the at least one electrode is disposed adjacent the at least one opening.

9. The ion generator mounting device of claim 8, further comprising an elongate arm with a top side and a bottom side.

10. The ion generator mounting device of claim 8, further comprising mountings that engage the ion generator to the arm.

11. The ion generator mounting device of claim 8, wherein the electrodes of the ion generator are axially aligned with the arm.

12. The ion generator mounting device of claim 8, further comprising electrical contacts disposed within the arm.

13. The ion generator device of claim 8, further comprising a housing engaged to the arm.

14. The ion generator mounting device of claim 8, further comprising a housing comprising:

a base,

a first and second pair of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls projecting from the base to collectively form an interior storage compartment and to define an upper edge; and

a top portion;

a securing means for selectively securing the top portion to the base.

15. The ion generator mounting device of claim 8, further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) disposed on the device.

16. An ion generator mounting device for application of bipolar ionization to an airflow within a conduit, the device comprising:

a housing for mounting to the conduit having an internal panel within the housing;

an arm extending from the housing for extension into the conduit and containing at least one opening; and

at least one coupling for mounting an ion generator to the arm oriented with an axis extending between a pair of electrodes of the ion generator being generally perpendicular to a flow direction of the airflow within the conduit.

17. The ion generator mounting device of claim 16, wherein the coupling comprises electrical contacts on the arm for delivering power to the at least one ion generator.

18. The ion generator mounting device of claim 16, further comprising at least one terminal block for wiring connection to the ion generator via contacts on the arm.

19. The ion generator mounting device of claim 16, further comprising a power converter for converting input power to operate the ion generator.

20. The ion generator mounting device of claim 16, wherein the ion generator contains at least one electrode that is recessed within an opening on the arm and below the horizontal plane of the external surface of the arm.