JP7130202B2 - electronic transfer device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an electron transfer device that supplies electrons to a substance or removes electrons from a substance.

Patent Literature 1 discloses an edible oil antioxidant. The edible oil antioxidant comprises a reducing element ion supply means immersed in the edible oil. The reducing element ion supply means is formed of an insulator of silicone rubber material containing silicon oxide as a main component. Insulators have lattice defects in their crystal structure. When a DC voltage is applied to the insulator, ions are supplied to the cooking oil, preventing oxidation of the cooking oil.

Japanese Patent No. 3463660

Yttrium oxide and gadolinium oxide are added to the silicone rubber material to form lattice defects. The silicone rubber material is dried and solidified at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius. The electrodes are embedded in the silicone rubber material upon solidification. The insulator is thus fixed to the electrode. However, when the dried silicone rubber material is immersed in hot cooking oil, the silicone rubber material is easily degraded.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an electron transfer device capable of maintaining performance over a long period of time while suppressing deterioration.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct current voltage between a positive terminal and a negative terminal is electrically connected to either the positive terminal or the negative terminal. a flexible solid coupled to the first conductor to cause electron excitation upon application of energy across the bandgap in response to the application of the DC voltage; and a second conductor remotely coupled to said solid and having a lead.

The DC voltage of the converter is applied to the solid via the first conductor. When a positive (plus) voltage is applied, the solid strips electrons from the substance through the second conductor. When a negative (negative) voltage is applied, the solid supplies electrons to the material through the second conductor. Electron transfer is thus achieved. Since the solid has flexibility, the solid can reliably adhere to the first conductor and the second conductor. Therefore, electrons can move efficiently. Moreover, since the object can be connected to the lead wire of the second conductor, the solid object can be separated from the object, and deterioration of the solid object itself can be prevented. Performance can be maintained over the long term.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct current voltage between a positive terminal and a negative terminal is electrically connected to either the positive terminal or the negative terminal. a solid bonded to the first conductor and formed of a solidified silicone binder containing particles of a semiconductor; and a second conductor separated from the first conductor and bonded to the solid. An electronic transfer device comprising:

The DC voltage of the converter is applied to the solid via the first conductor. When a positive (plus) voltage is applied, the solid strips electrons from the substance through the second conductor. When a negative (negative) voltage is applied, the solid supplies electrons to the material through the second conductor. Electron transfer is thus realized. Since the solid is formed by solidifying a silicone binder containing semiconductor particles, it is not necessary to control lattice defects, and electron transfer can be easily realized. Additionally, since the solid is formed with a silicone binder, the solid can reliably adhere to the first and second conductors. Therefore, electrons can move efficiently. Moreover, since the object only needs to be connected to the second conductor, the solid object can be separated from the object, and deterioration of the solid object itself can be prevented. Performance can be maintained over the long term.

The first conductor and the second conductor may comprise metal plates sandwiching the solid. A metal plate makes contact with a solid over a wider area than a conductive wire. As a result, the DC voltage acts well on the solid over a wide range, so that the movement of electrons can be activated.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a circulation path that is at least partially formed of a conductive material and circulates a refrigerant containing working oil according to the operation of the compressor, and a positive terminal that converts alternating current to direct current and and a negative terminal; a conductor electrically connected to either the positive terminal or the negative terminal; electrically connected to the conductor and the conductive material; and a solid that causes excitation of electrons when acted upon by energy across the bandgap in response to the application of a voltage.

The DC voltage of the converter is applied from the conductor to the solid. When a negative (negative) voltage is applied, the solid supplies electrons through the conductive material to the hydraulic oil in the refrigerant. Oxidation of hydraulic oil is suppressed. The performance of the hydraulic oil is thus maintained well. The temperature control function of the air conditioner is enhanced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, an engine defining a flow path for engine oil at least partially with a conductive material, and a converter for converting alternating current to direct current and applying a direct voltage between positive and negative terminals. a conductor electrically connected to either the positive terminal or the negative terminal; and a conductor electrically connected to the conductor and the conductive material so that energy exceeding the bandgap is generated in response to the application of the DC voltage. and a solid body which, when acted upon, causes electronic excitation.

The DC voltage of the converter is applied from the conductor to the solid. When a negative (negative) voltage is applied, the solid supplies electrons to the engine oil through the conductive material. Oxidation or deterioration of the engine oil is suppressed. Engine oil maintains good viscosity. As a result, the power performance of the engine is enhanced.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the fuel chamber includes a combustion chamber for combusting fuel, a fuel chamber connected to the combustion chamber for storing the fuel supplied to the combustion chamber, and the fuel chamber. A conductive material exposed on a surface that contacts the fuel in the fuel path from to the combustion chamber, a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct current voltage between the positive terminal and the negative terminal, the positive terminal and the A conductor electrically connected to one of the negative terminals and electrically connected to the conductor and the conductive material to cause excitation of electrons when energy across the bandgap is applied in response to the application of the DC voltage. A combustion device comprising a solid is provided.

The DC voltage of the converter is applied from the conductor to the solid. When a negative (negative) voltage is applied, the solid supplies electrons to the fuel through the conductive material. Fuel is reduced. Since the reduced fuel has the original thermal power, the fuel efficiency of the combustion device is realized.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a power source that generates power is connected to a gas path that extends from a suction port that sucks gas to a discharge port that discharges the gas, and is compressed based on the power of the power source. a compressor for generating the gas, a conductive material exposed on a surface in contact with the gas in the gas path, a converter for converting alternating current into direct current and applying a direct current voltage between the positive terminal and the negative terminal, A conductor electrically connected to either the positive terminal or the negative terminal, and a conductor electrically connected to the conductor and the conductive material, and when energy exceeding the bandgap acts in response to the application of the DC voltage, electrons A gas compression device is provided comprising: a solid that causes an excitation of .

The DC voltage of the converter is applied from the conductor to the solid. When a negative (negative) voltage is applied, the solid supplies electrons to the gas through the conductive material. Gas is reduced. When the reduced gas is injected into a tire, for example, oxidation or deterioration of the tire is inhibited. As a result, the ride comfort and maneuverability of the vehicle are improved.

1 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electron transfer device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electron transfer device according to a second embodiment of the present invention; It is a conceptual diagram which shows roughly the manufacturing method of a semiconductor. 1 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of an edible oil antioxidant device; FIG. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a four-wheeled motor vehicle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram that schematically shows the configuration of an engine; FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of a storage container according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of a heating system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the configuration of a secondary battery regeneration device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention; It is a conceptual diagram which shows roughly the structure of the gas compression apparatus which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the configuration of an electron transfer device 11 according to a first embodiment of the invention. The electrotransfer device 11 comprises an AC-DC converter 12 which converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage between a positive terminal 12a and a negative terminal 12b. AC-DC converter 12 is connected to AC power supply 13 . The AC power supply 13 may be a commercial power supply such as an outlet.

Electromigration device 11 comprises a first conductor 14 and a second conductor 15 . The first conductor 14 is formed of a metal plate 14a such as a stainless steel plate, and a lead wire 14b composed of a metal wire such as a copper wire and coupled to the metal plate 14a. Conductor 14b of first conductor 14 is connected to either positive terminal 12a or negative terminal 12b of AC-DC converter 12 . Here, the lead 14b of the first conductor 14 is coupled to the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12. FIG.

The second conductor 15 includes a metal plate 15a such as a stainless steel plate, and a lead wire 15b made of a metal wire such as a copper wire and coupled to the metal plate 15a. An output terminal 17 is coupled to the lead wire 15b of the second conductor 15 . The output terminal 17 may be a plate material made of, for example, stainless steel or other metal material.

Electron transfer device 11 comprises a solid 21 coupled to first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . The first conductor 14 and the second conductor 15 are arranged apart from each other. The solid 21 is composed of a solidified silicone binder containing semiconductor ultrafine powder (fine particles). The solidified material has flexibility. Compound semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC), aluminum nitride (AlN), gallium nitride (GaN), and zinc oxide (ZnO) may be used as semiconductors, and group IV semiconductors, organic semiconductors, and diamond semiconductors may be used. may The solid 21 causes electron excitation upon application of a plus (positive) or minus (negative) DC voltage to energy across the bandgap. The solid 21 is formed into a plate shape and sandwiched between the metal plate 14 a of the first conductor 14 and the metal plate 15 a of the second conductor 15 . Here, the metal plate 14a of the first conductor 14, the first solid 21, the metal plate 15a of the second conductor 15, the second solid 21, and the metal plate 14a of the first conductor 14 are arranged in order from the bottom. be superimposed.

When an AC voltage is applied to the AC-DC converter 12, a negative (negative) DC voltage is output from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12. FIG. A negative DC voltage is applied from the first conductor 14 to the solid 21 . When a negative voltage is applied, the solid 21 supplies electrons from the output terminal 17 through the second conductor 15 to the object. Electron transfer is thus achieved.

Since the solid 21 is formed of a solidified silicone binder containing semiconductor particles, it is not necessary to control lattice defects, and electron transfer can be easily realized. In addition, since the solid 21 is made of a silicone binder, the solid 21 easily adheres to the metal plate 14a of the first conductor 14 and the metal plate 15a of the second conductor 15 . In particular, since the solid 21 has flexibility, the adhesion is enhanced. As a result, efficient electron transfer is induced.

Moreover, since the object to which the electrons are supplied can be connected to the second conductor 15 (especially the conductor 15b), the solid 21 can be separated from the object, and deterioration of the solid 21 itself can be prevented. can. Performance can be maintained over the long term.

In the electron transfer device 11, the first conductor 14 contacts the solid 21 over the entire surface of the metal plate 14a, and the second conductor 15 contacts the solid 21 over the entire surface of the metal plate 15a. The metal plates 14a, 15a contact the solid 21 over a wider area than the conductor. As a result, the DC voltage acts favorably on the solid 21 over a wide range, activating the movement of electrons.

An ultrafine powder (fine particles) of a semiconductor material is used in manufacturing the solid 21 . The average particle size of the ultrafine powder may be appropriately set, for example, between 0.6 μm and 2.0 μm. The ultrafine powder is mixed with a silicone binder. The silicone binder cures at room temperature according to the reaction of the curing agent. As a result, the solid 21 can be rubbery and flexible. The degree of flexibility is adjusted according to the mixing ratio of the silicone binder. When the plate-shaped solid 21 is sandwiched between the metal plates 14 a and 15 a of the first conductor 14 and the second conductor 15 , the solid 21 reliably adheres to the first conductor 14 and the second conductor 15 . Electron exchange is activated between the solid 21 and the conductors 14 and 15 according to the close contact. On the other hand, the silicone rubber that dries and solidifies at a high temperature cannot sufficiently adhere to the conductor (electrode), and efficient electron transfer cannot be realized.

In the silicone binder, instead of or in addition to the ultrafine silicon carbide (SiC) powder, aluminum nitride (AlN) ultrafine powder, diamond (C) ultrafine powder, gallium nitride (GaN) at least one of ultrafine powder of zinc oxide (ZnO) and ultrafine powder of zinc oxide (ZnO) may be mixed. Since aluminum nitride, diamond, gallium nitride and zinc oxide have larger bandgaps than silicon carbide, a large amount of electron transfer can be achieved.

In the electrotransfer device 11 , the positive terminal 12 a of the AC-DC converter 12 may be electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . When an AC voltage is applied to the AC-DC converter 12, a plus terminal 12a of the AC-DC converter 12 outputs a positive DC voltage. A positive DC voltage is applied from the first conductor 14 to the solid 21 . When a positive voltage is applied, solid 21 deprives the object of electrons through output terminal 17 . Electron transfer is thus achieved.

FIG. 2 schematically shows the configuration of an electron transfer device 11a according to a second embodiment of the invention. In the electron transfer device 11a according to this embodiment, the first conductor 14 and the second conductor 15 are each provided with one metal plate 14a, 15a. The metal plate 14a of the first conductor 14 and the metal plate 15a of the second conductor 15 sandwich the solid 21 while being spaced apart from each other. As shown in FIG. 3, the metal plate 14a of the first conductor 14 and the metal plate 15a of the second conductor 15 are placed in the mold 23 for manufacturing. In the cavity 24 of the mold 23, the plate surface of the metal plate 14a and the plate surface of the metal plate 15a face each other at equal intervals. The metal plate 14a and the metal plate 15a are supported on the wall surface of the cavity 24 from behind within the cavity 24. As shown in FIG. A space 25 defined between the metal plates 14 a and 15 a forms the shape of the solid 21 . A fluid 26 is poured into the space 25 . Fluid 26 contains silicon carbide micropowder and curing agent mixed in a silicone binder. When the silicone binder is solidified by the action of the curing agent, the solid 21 reliably adheres to the plate surface of the metal plate 14a and the plate surface of the metal plate 15a. Since the fluid 26 conforms to the plate surfaces of the first conductor 14 and the second conductor 15, the degree of adhesion is enhanced.

FIG. 4 schematically shows the construction of the edible oil antioxidant device 31. As shown in FIG. The edible oil antioxidant device 31 comprises an electrotransfer device 11 connected to an AC power source. AC-DC converter 12 , first conductor 14 , solid 21 and second conductor 15 of electrotransfer device 11 are housed within housing 32 . A plug 34 coupled to conductor 33 is inserted into an outlet 35 . An AC voltage is applied from the outlet 35 to the AC-DC converter 12 . The output terminal 17 is immersed in edible oil 36 . Edible oil 36 may be filled in a fryer, fryer, or other container 37 . The output terminal 17 may, for example, comprise a fitting coupled to the container 37 to attach the output terminal 17 to the container 37 .

When AC voltage is applied to the AC-DC converter 12 , electrons are supplied from the output terminal 17 to the cooking oil 36 . The electrons prevent oxidation of the cooking oil 36 . The solid 21 can be isolated from the edible oil 36 because the edible oil 36 to which the electrons are supplied only needs to contact the output terminal 17 connected to the second conductor 15 (especially the lead wire 15b). Therefore, deterioration of the solid 21 is prevented. In addition, the edible oil antioxidant device 31 according to the present embodiment can have the same effects as the electron transfer device 11 described above.

FIG. 5 schematically shows the configuration of an air conditioner 41 according to a third embodiment of the invention. The air conditioner 41 has an indoor unit 42 and an outdoor unit 43 . The indoor unit 42 is installed, for example, in an indoor space inside a building. In addition, the indoor unit 42 may be installed in a space corresponding to the indoor space. An indoor heat exchanger 44 is incorporated in the indoor unit 42 . The outdoor unit 43 incorporates a compressor 45 , an outdoor heat exchanger 46 , an expansion valve 47 and a four-way valve 48 . The indoor heat exchanger 44 , compressor 45 , outdoor heat exchanger 46 , expansion valve 47 and four-way valve 48 form a refrigeration circuit 49 .

The refrigerating circuit 49 has a first circulation path 51 . The first circulation path 51 connects the first port 48a and the second port 48b of the four-way valve 48 to each other. A compressor 45 is incorporated in the first circulation path 51 . A suction pipe 45a of the compressor 45 is connected to a first port 48a of a four-way valve 48 via a refrigerant pipe. The gas refrigerant is supplied to the suction pipe 45a of the compressor 45 from the first port 48a. Compressor 45 compresses the low-pressure gas refrigerant to a predetermined pressure. A discharge pipe 45b of the compressor 45 is connected to a second port 48b of a four-way valve 48 through a refrigerant pipe. Gas refrigerant is supplied to the second port 48b of the four-way valve 48 from the discharge pipe 45b of the compressor 45 . The refrigerant pipe may be, for example, a copper pipe.

The refrigeration circuit 49 further includes a second circulation path 52 . The second circulation path 52 connects the third port 48c and the fourth port 48d of the four-way valve 48 to each other. The second circulation path 52 incorporates the outdoor heat exchanger 46, the expansion valve 47, and the indoor heat exchanger 44 in order from the third port 48c side. The outdoor heat exchanger 46 exchanges heat energy between the passing refrigerant and the surrounding air. The indoor heat exchanger 44 exchanges heat energy between the passing refrigerant and the surrounding air. The second circulation path 52 may be formed of refrigerant pipes such as copper pipes.

A blower fan 53 is incorporated in the outdoor unit 43 . The blower fan 53 ventilates the outdoor heat exchanger 46 . The blower fan 53 generates airflow according to the rotation of the impeller, for example. Airflow passes through the outdoor heat exchanger 46 . The flow rate of airflow passing through is adjusted according to the rotation speed of the impeller.

A blower fan 54 is incorporated in the indoor unit 42 . The blower fan 54 ventilates the indoor heat exchanger 44 . The blower fan 54 generates airflow according to the rotation of the impeller. Indoor air is sucked into the indoor unit 42 by the action of the blower fan 54 . Indoor air passes through the indoor heat exchanger 44 and exchanges heat with the refrigerant. The heat-exchanged cool or warm airflow is blown out from the indoor unit 42 . The flow rate of airflow passing through is adjusted according to the rotation speed of the impeller.

When cooling operation is carried out in the refrigerating circuit 49, the four-way valve 48 connects the second port 48b and the third port 48c to each other, and connects the first port 48a and the fourth port 48d to each other. Therefore, the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant is supplied to the outdoor heat exchanger 46 from the discharge pipe 45 b of the compressor 45 . The refrigerant flows through the outdoor heat exchanger 46, the expansion valve 47 and the indoor heat exchanger 44 in order. The outdoor heat exchanger 46 radiates heat from the refrigerant to the outside air. The expansion valve 47 reduces the pressure of the refrigerant to a low pressure. The depressurized refrigerant absorbs heat from the surrounding air in the indoor heat exchanger 44 . Cold air is generated. Cool air is blown into the indoor space by the action of the blower fan 54 . At this time, the refrigerant is mixed with hydraulic oil for the compressor 45 . Hydraulic oil performs a lubricating function in the compressor 45, for example.

When the refrigerating circuit 49 performs heating operation, the four-way valve 48 connects the second port 48b and the fourth port 48d to each other, and connects the first port 48a and the third port 48c to each other. A high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant is supplied from the compressor 45 to the indoor heat exchanger 44 . The refrigerant flows through the indoor heat exchanger 44, the expansion valve 47 and the outdoor heat exchanger 46 in order. In the indoor heat exchanger 44, heat is radiated from the refrigerant to the ambient air. Warm air is generated. Warm air is blown into the indoor space by the operation of the blower fan 54 . The expansion valve 47 reduces the pressure of the refrigerant to a low pressure. The depressurized refrigerant absorbs heat from the surrounding air in the outdoor heat exchanger 46 . The refrigerant then returns to compressor 45 . Similarly, hydraulic oil in the refrigerant performs a lubricating function in compressor 45 .

A conductive tube 55 is at least partially incorporated into the first circulation path 51 upstream of the compressor 45 . The conductive tube 55 is made of a conductive material such as a copper tube. Solid 21 is electrically connected to conductive tube 55 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The conducting wire 15b of the second conductor 15 may be wound around the conducting tube 55, for example. The AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form the aforementioned electron transfer device 11a.

A DC voltage of the AC-DC converter 12 is applied to the solid 21 through the first conductor 14 . When a negative (minus) voltage is applied, the solid 21 supplies electrons through the conductive tube 55 to the hydraulic oil in the refrigerant. Oxidation of hydraulic oil is suppressed. The performance of the hydraulic oil is thus maintained well. The temperature control function of the air conditioner 41 is enhanced.

FIG. 6 schematically shows the configuration of a four-wheeled motor vehicle (vehicle) 61 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. The four-wheeled motor vehicle 61 includes a vehicle body 62, and two front wheels 63a and two rear wheels 63b rotatably supported by the vehicle body 62. As shown in FIG. An engine 65 is connected via a transmission 64 to the two front wheels 63a. A fuel tank 66 is connected to the engine 65 . Fuel is supplied to the engine 65 from the fuel tank 66 . The engine 65 realizes a combustion stroke based on the supplied fuel. Driving force is transmitted from the engine 65 to the drive shaft 67 according to the combustion stroke.

As shown in FIG. 7, engine 65 includes cylinder block 68 . Cylinders 69 are defined in the cylinder block 68 . A piston 71 is accommodated in the cylinder 69 . Cylinder 69 is closed with cylinder head 72 . A combustion chamber 73 is defined between the piston 71 and the cylinder head 72 . A combustion stroke is realized in the combustion chamber 73 .

An intake passage 74 and an exhaust passage 75 are defined in the cylinder head 72 . An intake passage 74 and an exhaust passage 75 are connected to the combustion chamber 73 . An intake valve 76 and an exhaust valve 77 are arranged in the combustion chamber 73 . An intake valve 76 opens and closes an intake passage 74 . The exhaust valve 77 opens and closes the exhaust passage 75 . Rocker arms 78a and 78b are connected to the intake valve 76 and the exhaust valve 77, respectively. The intake valve 76 and the exhaust valve 77 are opened and closed according to rocker arms 78a and 78b. The swing of the rocker arms 78a, 78b is controlled by camshafts 79a, 79b that contact the rocker arms 78a, 78b. An air-fuel mixture is introduced into the combustion chamber 73 from the intake passage 74 . Exhaust after combustion is exhausted from the combustion chamber 73 through an exhaust passage 75 .

Engine 65 has an oil circulation system 81 . An oil circulation system 81 forms a flow path 82 for engine oil. The flow path 82 starts from an oil pan 84 arranged below the crankshaft 83 in the direction of gravity, passes through the oil pump 85, and extends toward the camshafts 79a, 79b, the rocker arms 78a, 78b, and the cylinder 69. Extend. The oil is circulated in the engine 65 by the action of the oil pump 85 .

A fuel injection device 86 is arranged in the intake passage 74 leading to the combustion chamber 73 . The fuel injection device 86 injects fuel into the air in an atomized state to produce an air-fuel mixture. A fuel pump 88 is connected to the fuel injection device 86 via a fuel passage 87 . The fuel tank 66 is connected to the fuel pump 88 . A fuel pump 88 pumps liquid fuel from the fuel tank 66 and supplies it to the fuel injection device 86 .

The flow path 82 of the oil circulation system 81 is at least partially defined by a conductive material 89 . The conductive material 89 is made of a conductive material such as metal or carbon fiber. Solid 21 is electrically connected to conductive material 89 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The conducting wire 15b of the second conductor 15 may be wound around the conducting tube 55, for example. The AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form the aforementioned electron transfer device 11a.

A conductive tube 91 is at least partially incorporated into the fuel passage 87 . The conductive pipe 91 is made of a conductive material such as a copper pipe. Solid 21 is electrically connected to conductive tube 91 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The conducting wire 15 b of the second conductor 15 may be wound around the conducting tube 91 , for example. The AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form the aforementioned electron transfer device 11a.

A DC voltage of the AC-DC converter 12 is applied to the solid 21 through the first conductor 14 . When a negative (minus) voltage is applied, the solids 21 supply electrons through the conductive material 89 to the engine oil. Oxidation or deterioration of the engine oil is suppressed. Engine oil maintains good viscosity. The performance of the engine oil is thus maintained well. The combustion efficiency of engine 65 is increased.

Similarly, solid 21 supplies electrons to the fuel through conducting tube 91 . Fuel oxidation is suppressed. Fuel performance is thus maintained well. The combustion efficiency of engine 65 is increased.

FIG. 8 schematically shows the configuration of the storage 93 according to the fifth embodiment of the invention. The storage 93 has a space 95 for storing the oil can 94 . The oil can 94 is molded, for example, from a conductive material. The oil can 94 is filled with engine oil and other oils. Storage 93 has a pedestal and shelf 96 for supporting oil can 94 . The pedestal and ledge 96 are, for example, at least partially formed from an electrically conductive material. The conductive material contacts the conductive oil can 94 . Solid 21 is electrically connected to the conductive material of pedestal and ledge 96 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form the aforementioned electron transfer device 11a.

A DC voltage of the AC-DC converter 12 is applied to the solid 21 through the first conductor 14 . When a negative (minus) voltage is applied, solid 21 supplies electrons to engine oil through pedestal and ledge 96 and oil can 94 . Oxidation or deterioration of the engine oil is suppressed. Such engine oil is used in the engine 65 as described above. The engine oil maintains good viscosity during operation of the engine 65 . The performance of the engine oil is thus maintained well. The combustion efficiency of engine 65 is increased.

FIG. 9 schematically shows the configuration of a heating system 101 according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. A heating system 101 is used, for example, to keep the indoor space of a greenhouse 102 warm. A hot air fan 103 is installed in the indoor space inside the greenhouse 102 . A boiler (combustion device) 104 is connected to the hot air fan 103 . A closed hot water circulation path 105 is established between the boiler 104 and the hot air fan 103 . A heated antifreeze solution (for example, a liquid containing propylene glycol as a main component) is sent to the hot air fan 103 by the action of the pump 106 . A hot air fan 103 generates hot air based on the heated antifreeze. The hot air is released into the indoor space of the greenhouse 102. - 特許庁Antifreeze cooled by the generation of hot air is returned to the boiler 104 . In this way, the heat retention of the indoor space is achieved.

A boiler 104, which is a specific example of the combustion apparatus according to the present invention, includes a combustion chamber 107 that burns fuel. A fuel chamber 108 is connected to the combustion chamber 107 . Fuel is stored in the fuel chamber 108 . Heavy oil, kerosene, and other liquid fuels can be used as the fuel. Fuel chamber 108 may be, for example, in the form of a fuel tank. Fuel is supplied from the fuel chamber 108 to the combustion chamber 107 . A hot water passage 109 is coupled to the combustion chamber 107 . The heat energy of combustion is transferred to the antifreeze liquid in the hot water passage 109 inserted in the hot water circulation passage 105 described above.

A fuel path 112 is established from the fuel chamber 108 to the combustion chamber 107 . Fuel path 112 includes fuel chamber 108 . The conductive material 113 is exposed on the surface of the fuel chamber 108 that contacts the fuel. Solid 21 is electrically connected to conductive material 113 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form the aforementioned electron transfer device 11a.

A DC voltage of the AC-DC converter 12 is applied to the solid 21 through the first conductor 14 . When a negative (minus) voltage is applied, the solid 21 supplies electrons to the fuel through the conductive material 113 . Fuel is reduced. Since the reduced fuel has the original thermal power, the fuel consumption of the boiler 104 can be reduced. In addition, solid fuel or gaseous fuel may be used as the fuel.

FIG. 10 schematically shows the configuration of a secondary battery regeneration device 115 according to the seventh embodiment of the invention. Secondary battery regeneration device 115 includes conductive pad 117 having an exposed surface of conductive material 116 at least partially. Solid 21 is electrically connected to conductive material 116 of conductive pad 117 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form the aforementioned electron transfer device 11a.

A DC voltage of the AC-DC converter 12 is applied to the solid 21 through the first conductor 14 . When a negative voltage is applied, solid 21 emits electrons through conductive material 116 into the atmosphere. Electronic device 118 on conductive pad 117 is exposed to a large number of electrons in the atmosphere. As a result, when the secondary battery in the electronic device 118 is charged in the atmosphere, the performance of the secondary battery recovers. A deteriorated secondary battery acquires its original charge/discharge performance. Electronic devices 118 can include laptops, smart phones, cell phones, shavers, electric toothbrushes, and various other devices. The secondary battery regeneration device 115 can recover the charging/discharging performance of any device other than electronic devices as long as it uses a secondary battery.

FIG. 11 schematically shows the configuration of a gas compression device 121 according to an eighth embodiment of the invention. The gas compression device 121 includes a compressor 124 that is connected to an air path (gas path) extending from a suction port 122 that sucks in air (gas) to a discharge port 123 that discharges air to generate compressed air. An air tank 125 is connected to the compressor 124 . The air tank 125 stores compressed air.

A discharge pipe 126 is connected to the air tank 125 . The discharge port 123 is defined by the discharge pipe 126 . A ball valve 127 for opening and closing the discharge port 123 is installed in the discharge pipe 126 . Ball valve 127 opens and closes discharge tube 126 in response to movement of lever handle 128 .

The compressor 124 has a crankcase 131 that supports a crankshaft 129 rotatably around the rotation axis Rx. The crankcase 131 is made of a conductive material such as carbon steel or aluminum. A cylinder block 132 is coupled to the crankcase 131 . Cylinder block 132 is made of a conductive material such as carbon steel or aluminum. Cylinder block 132 may be integrated with crankcase 131 . A piston 133 is housed in the cylinder block 132 . Linear reciprocating motion of piston 133 is guided by cylinder block 132 .

A cylinder head 134 is coupled to the cylinder block 132 . A pressure chamber 135 is defined between the cylinder head 134 and the piston 133 . The cylinder head 134 incorporates an intake valve 136 and a discharge valve 137 facing the pressure chamber 135 . The intake valve 136 is a check valve that allows air to flow into the pressure chamber 135 from the intake path 138 and prevents air from flowing back to the intake path 138 from the pressure chamber 135 . The discharge valve 137 is a check valve that allows air to flow out from the pressure chamber 135 to the exhaust path 139 and prevents air from returning to the pressure chamber 135 from the exhaust path 139 . An intake passage 138 of the cylinder head 134 is connected to the intake port 122 . An exhaust passage 139 of the cylinder head 134 is connected to the air tank 125 via an air pipe 141 . An air path is formed by an intake passage 138 , a pressure chamber 135 , an exhaust passage 139 , an air pipe 141 , an air tank 125 and an exhaust pipe 126 .

An electric motor (power source) 142 is connected to the compressor 124 . The electric motor 142 produces power in response to the supply of electric power. The electric motor 142 has a drive shaft 143 extending parallel to the rotational axis Rx of the crankshaft 129 . In the electric motor 142, power is generated by the action of a rotor that is fixed to the drive shaft 143 and causes current to flow through coils to generate electromagnetic force. A transmission belt 146 is wound around a pulley 144 coaxially fixed to the drive shaft 143 and a pulley 145 coaxially fixed to the rotation axis Rx of the crankshaft 129 . Transmission belt 146 transmits rotational motion of drive shaft 143 to crankshaft 129 .

A solid 21 is electrically connected to the crankcase 131 . The solid 21 described above is used as the solid 21 . As before, solid 21 is sandwiched between first conductor 14 and second conductor 15 . First conductor 14 is coupled to solid 21 . An AC-DC converter 12 is electrically connected to the first conductor 14 . A negative DC voltage is supplied to the first conductor 14 from the negative terminal 12b of the AC-DC converter 12 in the same manner as described above. The lead wire 15b of the second conductor 15 may be wound around the crankcase 131, for example. AC-DC converter 12, first conductor 14, solid 21 and second conductor 15 form electron transfer device 11 as previously described.

A DC voltage of the AC-DC converter 12 is applied to the solid 21 through the first conductor 14 . When a negative (minus) voltage is applied, the solid 21 supplies electrons to the gas through a cylinder block 132 and a cylinder head 134 coupled to the crankcase 131 . Gas is reduced. The reduced gas can be filled, for example, in tires mounted on front wheels 63 a and rear wheels 63 b of the vehicle 61 . Oxidation or deterioration of the tire is suppressed. As a result, the ride comfort and maneuverability of the vehicle 61 are improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11... Electron transfer apparatus 11a... Electron transfer apparatus 12... Converter (AC-DC converter) 14... First conductor 14a... Metal plate 15... Second conductor 15a... Metal plate 21... Solid 41... Air conditioner, 45... Compressor, 55... (Path of conductive material) Conductive tube, 61... Vehicle (automobile four-wheeled vehicle), 65... Engine, 82... Flow path, 89... Conductive material, 104... Combustion device (boiler ), 107... combustion chamber, 108... fuel chamber, 112... fuel path, 113... conductive material.

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a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage across the positive and negative terminals;
a first conductor electrically connected to one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal;
a flexible solid coupled to the first conductor to cause electron excitation upon application of energy across the bandgap in response to application of the DC voltage;
and a second conductor coupled to said solid spaced from said first conductor and coupled to an output terminal. a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage across the positive and negative terminals;
a first conductor electrically connected to one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal;
a solid bonded to the first conductor and formed of a solidified silicone binder containing semiconductor particles;
and a second conductor coupled to said solid spaced from said first conductor and coupled to an output terminal. pressurecirculating the refrigerant containing the hydraulic oil according to the operation of the compressor, including at least a part of a conductive material in contact with the refrigeranta circulation path;
a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage across the positive and negative terminals;
While moving away from the conductive material, a conductor electrically connected to one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal;
said conductorfromto the conductive materialreachelectricon the roadToArrangementand a solid that causes excitation of electrons when acted upon by energy across the bandgap in response to the application of said DC voltage.
An apparatus comprising a refrigeration circuit, comprising: an engine defining an engine oil flow path at least partially with a conductive material;
a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage across the positive and negative terminals;
While moving away from the conductive material, a conductor electrically connected to one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal;
said conductorfromto the conductive materialreachelectricon the roadToArrangementand a solid that causes excitation of electrons when acted upon by energy across the bandgap in response to the application of said DC voltage.
A vehicle characterized by comprising: a combustion chamber for burning fuel;
a fuel chamber connected to the combustion chamber for storing the fuel to be supplied to the combustion chamber;
a conductive material exposed on a surface that contacts the fuel in a fuel path that includes the fuel chamber and extends from the fuel chamber to the combustion chamber;
a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage across the positive and negative terminals;
While moving away from the conductive material, a conductor electrically connected to one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal;
said conductorfromto the conductive materialreachelectricon the roadToArrangementand a solid that causes excitation of electrons when acted upon by energy across the bandgap in response to the application of said DC voltage.
A combustion device comprising: a power source that produces power,
a compressor connected to a gas path extending from a suction port for sucking gas to a discharge port for discharging the gas and generating the compressed gas based on the power of the power source;
a conductive material exposed on a surface that contacts the gas in the gas path;
a converter that converts alternating current to direct current and applies a direct voltage across the positive and negative terminals;
While moving away from the conductive material, a conductor electrically connected to one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal;
said conductorfromto the conductive materialreachelectricon the roadToArrangementand a solid that causes excitation of electrons when acted upon by energy across the bandgap in response to the application of said DC voltage.
A gas compression device comprising:

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