Unit for producing sterilized water, cartridge comprising the unit and washing machine comprising the cartridge
US8540860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/088
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a unit for producing sterilized water. The unit comprises an electrode module, a pair of electrode rods and a frame. The electrode module includes a pair of electrode plates and a hollow electrode separator positioned between the electrode plates to separate the electrode plates from each other. Each of the electrode plates has a plurality of elongated slots formed therein. The electrode rods apply different voltages to the respective electrode plates. The frame is positioned at one side of the electrode module and has portions for receiving the respective electrode rods. Each of the electrode plates has a pair of holes formed at the circumference thereof. The electrode rods penetrate through the respective holes. The holes have different sizes. The electrode plates are stacked in such a manner that the holes having different sizes overlap each other. This stack enables the application of different voltages to the electrode plates through the respective electrode rods. The unit is easy to manufacture due to its simple structure and can produce sterilized water in high efficiency.
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