RU2851593C2 - Heating device with structure for arrangement of ionized water surrounding fluid medium and heat exchange area - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: heat exchange.

SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to a structure for arrangement of ionized water surrounding a fluid medium and a heat exchange region. Heating device comprises a tubular part, a body part and at least one electrode for heating electrolysed water inside the body part. Tubular part includes an inlet hole and an outlet hole, besides, the tubular part is made in the form of a pipe equipped with an area for communication of the inlet and outlet holes. Heating device additionally contains a control unit located on the outer peripheral surface of the inlet hole. Control unit is made in the form of a plate corresponding to the shape of the outer periphery of the inlet opening to close at least the surface of the inlet opening and is located on the surface of the inlet opening along the periphery of the inlet opening.

EFFECT: invention improves electrical stability and thermal efficiency.

4 cl, 57 dwg

Description

Field of technology

The present invention relates to a heating device with a structure for arranging ionized water surrounding a fluid medium and a heat exchange area.

State of the art

As technology advances, products are developed and manufactured that utilize various mechanical and electronic technologies, and, accordingly, various heating devices, such as boiler devices, are developed.

Boilers can be broadly categorized as industrial, agricultural, and domestic. Boiler types can also be classified by their direct heating method or indirect heating method, which involves heating and circulating a medium such as water.

In addition, according to the types of energy sources of boilers, oil-fired boilers, briquette-fired boilers, wood-fired boilers, gas-fired boilers, electricity-fired boilers, and the like are used or studied as specific examples.

Among them, boilers that use electricity as a heat source may have advantages in terms of soot formation and environmental issues compared to boilers that use fossil fuels such as oil or coal.

However, there is a limitation in implementation

heating device, while easily ensuring the thermal efficiency and electrical stability of the heating device using electricity.

Technical problem

The present invention can provide a heating device that can improve user convenience by improving electrical stability and thermal efficiency.

Solution to a technical problem

In order to achieve the above-described objective, one aspect of the present invention may include a tubular portion configured to contain a fluid medium; a housing portion configured to contain electrolyzed water to cover said fluid medium and to surround at least one region of the tubular portion; and at least one electrode for heating the electrolyzed water within the housing portion.

Positive results of the invention

The electrode-based heating device according to the present invention can improve user convenience by improving electrical stability and thermal efficiency.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view along line AI-AI' from Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an example of an enlarged view of section A from Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view along line AII-AII' from Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a temperature sensor.

Fig. 6 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including an overheating sensor.

Fig. 7 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a buffer portion.

Fig. 8 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a control unit.

Fig. 9 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a view for describing an embodiment in which the tubular portion and the body portion are connected to each other.

Fig. 12 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of the tubular portion of Fig. 1.

Fig. 13 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 is a view schematically showing another modified example of the tubular portion.

Fig. 15 is a view schematically showing another

modified example of tubular part.

Fig. 16 is a view schematically showing another

modified example of tubular part.

Fig. 17 is a view showing a portion of the perspective view of Fig. 16.

Fig. 18 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Fig. 4.

Fig. 19 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 20 is a sectional view along line AIII-AIII' from Fig. 19.

Fig. 21 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Fig. 20.

Fig. 22 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 23 is a sectional view along line AIV-AIV from Fig. 22.

Fig. 24 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 25 is a sectional view along line AV-AV from Fig. 24.

Fig. 26 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 27 is a sectional view along line AVI-AVI' from Fig. 26.

Fig. 28 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 29 is a sectional view along line AVII-AVII' from Fig. 28.

Fig. 30 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 31 is a sectional view along line BI-BI' from Fig. 30.

Fig. 32 is an example of an enlarged view of section A from Fig. 31.

Fig. 33 is a sectional view along line BII-BII' from Fig. 31.

Fig. 34 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of the tubular portion of Fig. 30.

Fig. 35 is a view schematically showing another modified example of the tubular portion.

Fig. 36 is a view schematically showing another

modified example of tubular part.

Fig. 37 is a view schematically showing another

modified example of tubular part.

Fig. 38 is a view showing a portion of the perspective view of Fig. 37.

Fig. 39 is a view for describing an embodiment in which the tubular portion and the body portion are connected to each other.

Fig. 40 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 41 is a sectional view along line BIII-BIIII' from Fig. 40.

Fig. 42 is a sectional view along line BIV-BIV from Fig. 41.

Fig. 43 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 44 is a sectional view along line BV-BV from Fig. 43.

Fig. 45 is a sectional view along line BVI-BVI' from Fig. 44.

Fig. 46 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of the tubular portion of Fig. 44.

Fig. 47 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 48 is a sectional view along line BVII-BVII' from Fig. 47.

Fig. 49 is a sectional view along line BVIII-BVIII' from Fig. 44.

Fig. 50 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Figs. 47-49.

Fig. 51 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 52 is a sectional view along the line BIX-BIX' from Fig. 51.

Fig. 53 is a sectional view along line BX-BX' from Fig. 52.

Fig. 54 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Figs. 51-53.

Fig. 55 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a sensor.

Fig. 56 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a buffer portion.

Fig. 57 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a heat sink. The best mode for carrying out the invention.

In order to achieve the above-described object, one aspect of the present invention may include a tubular portion configured to accommodate a fluid medium therein, a housing portion configured to accommodate electrolyzed water therein to shut off the fluid medium and configured to surround at least one region of the tubular portion, and at least one electrode for heating the electrolyzed water inside the housing portion.

In addition, the tubular portion may be positioned to intersect the interior of the body portion.

In addition, the tubular portion may include an inlet through which the fluid is supplied in a direction into the body portion, and an outlet through which the fluid is discharged in a direction outward from the body portion.

In addition, electrolyzed water may be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular portion.

In addition, another aspect of the present invention may include a tubular portion configured to accommodate a fluid medium therein, a housing portion configured to accommodate electrolyzed water therein to surround at least one region of the fluid medium and arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion, and at least one electrode located within the housing portion for heating the electrolyzed water.

In addition, the tubular portion may include an inlet through which the fluid is supplied in the direction into the body portion, and an outlet through which the fluid is discharged in the direction outward of the body portion.

In addition, the tubular portion may be designed in such a way that at least one region thereof is curved inside the housing portion.

In addition, the electrode may be located parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion.

Method of invention

Hereinafter, the construction and operation of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

Although the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. The advantages and features of the present invention, as well as the method for achieving them, will become apparent from the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be embodied in various forms.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and when embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

In the following embodiments, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to distinguish one element from another, and not to be limiting in all respects.

In the following embodiments, singular expressions are intended to also include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the following embodiments, terms such as "including," "having," and "comprising" are intended to indicate the existence of features or elements disclosed in the description and are not intended to exclude the possibility that one or more other features or elements may be added.

For ease of description, the dimensions of the elements shown in the drawings may be increased or decreased. For example, since the size and thickness of each element shown in the drawing are shown arbitrarily for ease of description, the present invention is not necessarily limited to those shown in the drawing.

In the following embodiments, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to the three axes in the Cartesian coordinate system and may be interpreted broadly to include them. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other and may refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.

In cases where a particular embodiment is implemented differently, a particular process may not be performed in the order described. For example, two processes described sequentially may be performed substantially simultaneously or may be performed in the opposite order from that described.

Next, based on the principles described above, an embodiment of a heating device with a structure for arranging ionized water (hereinafter referred to as a heating device) surrounding a fluid medium and a heat exchange region in accordance with the present invention will be described in detail.

Fig. 1 is a view schematically showing a heating device 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a sectional view along line AI-AI' in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a view exemplifying an enlarged view of section A in Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 is a sectional view along line AII-AII' in Fig. 2.

As shown in Fig. 1-4, the heating device 1100 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 1110 and a body portion 1120.

A fluid medium WT may be located within the tubular portion 1110. The fluid medium WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

In an optional embodiment, the fluid WT may include water. For example, the heating device 1100 may be operated using hot water.

The tubular portion 1110 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region therein in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, the tubular portion 1110 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1110 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, the tubular portion 1110 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1110 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1120 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1110 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1110.

The housing portion 1120 may have various shapes and, for example, may be made in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1120 may be configured as a column, for example, as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1120 may be configured as a prismatic column, for example, as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1120 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

Housing portion 1120 may be constructed from various materials. For example, housing portion 1120 may be constructed from a durable and lightweight insulating material. In an optional embodiment, housing portion 1120 may be constructed from a synthetic polymer material, including various types of resins. In another optional embodiment, housing portion 1120 may also include an inorganic material, such as ceramic.

In another embodiment, the housing portion 1120 may be optionally formed from a metallic material. In another example, the housing portion 1120 may also include Teflon resin, which is a fluorine resin.

In an embodiment, the inner side surface of the housing portion 1120 adjacent to the electrolyzed water WT may include an insulating layer. For example, the inner side surface of the housing portion 1120 may include an inorganic layer and may include an inorganic material, including ceramic.

In addition, as another example, an insulating layer including an organic material may be provided on the inner side surface near the electrolyzed water IW among the surfaces of the body portion 1120.

The tubular portion 1110 may be made longer than the body portion 1120.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1110 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1120. For example, the tubular portion 1110 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1120. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1110, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1120.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1110 may include an inlet 1112 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1120, and an outlet 1111 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1120. For example, the tubular portion 1110 may include an inlet 1112 on one side and an outlet 1111 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1112 and the outlet 1111.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1110, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1112 of the tubular portion 1110 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 1111 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1112 of the tubular portion 1110 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1111 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1112.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet port 1112, can be supplied into the tubular part 1110 and then heated in the body part 1120, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 1110 through the outlet port 1111.

Since the body portion 1120 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 1110, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 1120 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 1110 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1120, and the electrode portion 1140 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1120. The electrode portion 1140 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1110. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1110, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

Electrolyzed water (IW) can come in various forms. For example, electrolyzed water (IW) can include an electrolyte solution, specifically distilled water, filtered water, bottled water, tap water, or the like, in which at least one of the various electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

As the material included in IW electrolysis water, there are various types including corrosion inhibitors and the like, which contain baking soda, chlorite, silicic acid salt, inorganic material based on polyphosphate, amines, oxoacids or the like as the main components.

Thus, as will be described below, the electrolyzed water IW can be easily heated by the electrode portion 1140, and the heated electrolyzed water IW can easily heat the fluid medium WT overlapping therewith.

The tubular portion 1110 may include an inner surface in contact with the fluid medium WT and an outer surface in contact with the electrolyzed water IW. For example, the inner surface of the tubular portion 1110 may form a region in which the fluid medium WT is located, and the outer surface of the tubular portion 1110 may form the outer shape of the tubular portion 1110.

The tubular portion 1110 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1130. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1130 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

As described above, an inner region may be formed in the tubular portion 1110, and the inner region of the tubular portion 1110 may be defined by the heat dissipating portion 1130.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1110. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1110.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1130 of the tubular portion 1110, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1130. A detailed description of the heat-dissipating portion 1130 will be given below.

The housing portion 1120 may be configured in such a way that the input and output of the electrolyzed water IW are controlled, and may be configured in such a way that the electrolyzed water IW does not unexpectedly flow out to the outside after filling the inside of the housing portion 1120. In an embodiment, an inlet (not shown) and an outlet (not shown) for replenishing or discharging the electrolyzed water IW may be formed in the housing portion 1120.

The body portion 1120 may include an electrode portion 1140 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1140 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1120, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1110.

In addition, the electrode portion 1140 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1130.

In addition, the electrode portion 1140 may block the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 1110, relative to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1140 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1140 may include a first electrode 1141 and a second electrode 1142.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 may be located within the housing portion 1120 with the ability to contact with the electrolyzed water IW. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 under the control of the electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1140.

In an optional embodiment, the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 may include a first terminal 1141T and a second terminal 1142T, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them via the first terminal 1141T and the second terminal 1142T, respectively.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 of the electrode part 1140. The heat generated during heating of the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1110, and the fluid medium WT can be heated. That is, the housing part 1120 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy for heating the electrolyzed water IW located inside the housing part 1120, and the thermal energy transferred to the electrolyzed water IW can be transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1110.

The first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the inner region of the housing portion 1120.

For example, the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 1130 of the body portion 1120, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically a linear shape.

Some end portions of the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142, which are formed by passing from the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142, respectively, can be located at a distance from the region of the housing portion 1120, specifically, from the lower surface of the housing portion 1120. In a specific example, each of the end portions, which are oriented in the opposite direction from the first terminal 1141T and the second terminal 1142T, can be made at a distance from the lower surface of the housing portion 1120.

Accordingly, the risk of electrical leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 1120 and the electrode portion 1140 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, a conductive part (not shown) connected to one of the regions of the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142, for example, the first terminal 1141T and the second terminal 1142T, can be included in such a way that current is supplied to the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142, and the conductive part (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and can be connected to the control part of the electrodes (not shown).

In this case, the electrode portion 1140 may be implemented in a two-phase form and may include a first electrode 1141 and a second electrode 1142.

In an optional embodiment, the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 can be respectively located on both sides relative to the tubular portion 1110. For example, the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 can be located in different directions relative to the tubular portion 1110, and in a specific embodiment, the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 can be located in opposite directions. In this way, the electrolyzed water IW can be uniformly heated by the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142.

Heat-dissipating portion 1130 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 1130 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, in particular, may be configured to form the inner region of tubular portion 1110. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 1130 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 1140.

For example, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 1110, and specifically may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 1110. Thus, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 1120, and in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may be connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion 1120. That is, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may be located between the inlet 1112 and the outlet 1111 of the tubular portion 1110.

Accordingly, the unheated fluid CW supplied through the inlet 1112 can remain in contact with the heat-dissipating portion 1130 for a relatively long period of time, remaining within the heat-dissipating portion 1130 or moving within the internal region. That is, the unheated fluid CW can receive heat from the heated electrolyzed water IW over an extended period of time, thereby increasing heating efficiency.

As described above, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid medium WT, and, for example, the outer surface of the heat dissipating portion 1130 may be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW, and the inner surface of the heat dissipating portion 1130 may be in contact with the fluid medium WT.

Heat-dissipating portion 1130 may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity and may include, for example, a metallic material. The heat of electrolyzed water IW can be easily transferred to fluid WT through heat-dissipating portion 1130.

The heat dissipating portion 1130 may be configured to surround one region in which the fluid medium WT is located and thus surround the outer side of the region in which the fluid medium WT is located.

In addition, the electrolyzed water IW may be arranged to surround the heat dissipating portion 1130 on the outer side of the heat dissipating portion 1130.

In an embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may include an insulating layer.

As shown in Fig. 3, in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may include a first insulating layer IIL1 on the side surface facing the electrolyzed water IW and a second insulating layer IIL2 on the side surface facing the fluid WT.

In addition, in another embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1130 may optionally include only the first insulating layer IIL1 on the side surface facing the electrolyzed water IW, or may include only the second insulating layer IIL2 on the side surface facing the fluid WT.

In an embodiment, the first insulating layer IIL1 or the second insulating layer IIL2 may include an inorganic layer such as a ceramic material or the like.

In another example, the first insulating layer IIL1 or the second insulating layer IIL2 may include an organic layer such as a resin layer, and may also include a Teflon resin insulating layer as a specific example.

The first insulating layer IIL1 can reduce the current passing to the heat-dissipating portion 1130 through the electrolyzed water IW and can reduce or prevent the retention of the flowing current in the tubular portion 1110 or the fluid WT. Furthermore, when leakage current components remain in the heat-dissipating portion 1130, the first insulating layer IIL1 can reduce or prevent the passage of leakage current components into the fluid WT, thereby reducing the occurrence of electric current damage that may occur during the passage of the fluid WT.

Fig. 5 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device 1100 including a temperature sensor 1160.

As shown in Fig. 5, the heating device 1100 according to the present embodiment may further include a temperature sensor 1160.

Temperature sensor 1160 may be a device for measuring the temperature of electrified water IW inside housing portion 1120 or the temperature of fluid WT located inside tubular portion 1110. For example, temperature sensor 1160 may measure the temperature of electrified water IW or fluid WT to determine whether the temperature is maintained within a predetermined temperature range.

In an embodiment, a plurality of temperature sensors 1160 may be optionally arranged. For example, the temperature sensors 1160 may include a first temperature sensor 1161 and a second temperature sensor 1162.

The first temperature sensor 1161 and the second temperature sensor 1162 may be located in positions spaced apart from each other. For example, the first temperature sensor 1161 may be located on the body portion 1120 to be positioned near the outlet opening 1111 of the tubular portion 1110. In addition, the second temperature sensor 1162 may be located on the body portion 1120 to be positioned near the inlet opening 1112 of the tubular portion 1110. However, the temperature sensors 1160 are not necessarily located both in the position near the outlet opening 1111 of the tubular portion 1110 and in the position near the inlet opening 1112 of the tubular portion 1110, and may be located in any position.

In an optional embodiment, the temperature sensor 1160 may be further positioned in a position adjacent to the channel through which the fluid WT passes. Thus, the temperature sensors 1160 may be positioned in a plurality of positions and channels through which the fluid WT is supplied, passed, and discharged, to measure the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW or the fluid WT in various positions.

Accordingly, it can be more easily determined whether the electrolyzed water IW or the fluid WT is maintained at a predetermined temperature, and the heating device 1100 can be controlled to heat the fluid WT to the required temperature.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1110, the body portion 1120, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1140 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 6 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device 1100 including an overheat sensor 1170.

In the embodiment of Fig. 6, the description of the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or modified and applied as necessary, and thus, differences from the above-described embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in Fig. 6, the heating device 1100 may further include an overheating sensor 1170. For example, the overheating sensor 1170 may be located in at least one region of the housing portion 1120.

Overheating sensor 1170 can be a device for measuring whether the electrolyzed water IW located within housing portion 1120 or the fluid WT located within tubular portion 1110 has reached a predetermined temperature or exceeded it. This can prevent accidents due to overheating, or measure whether the fluid WT has reached a predetermined temperature and been discharged.

In an optional embodiment, the overheating sensor 1170 can be located in a position near the outlet 1111 of the tubular portion 1110. Accordingly, the temperature of the fluid WT finally discharged from the heating device 1100 can be measured to determine whether the fluid WT is discharged at a predetermined temperature, or to determine whether the electrolyzed water IW is heated to a temperature within the safe condition region.

In a further embodiment, the heating device 1100 may further include a cooling portion for controlling the superheating of the electrolyzed water IW when the temperature sensor 1160 senses that the electrolyzed water IW reaches the superheating temperature.

The control part may be configured to control the current supplied to the electrode part 1140. The current supplied to each of the first electrode 1141 and the second electrode 1142 of the electrode part 1140 may be controlled by the control part, and in an embodiment, control may be performed in real time.

At the same time, the control part can check the amount of current supplied to the electrode part 1140 and control the current by increasing or decreasing the amount of current in accordance with the set value, thus preventing a sudden change in the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW.

The control section can take various forms to facilitate current changes. For example, the control section can include various types of switches and can include a contactless relay, such as a solid-state relay (SSR), for sensitive and fast control.

Fig. 7 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device 1100 including a buffer portion 1180.

In the embodiment of Fig. 7, the description of the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or modified and applied as necessary, and thus, differences from the above-described embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in Fig. 7, the heating device 1100 may further include a buffer portion 1180.

The buffer portion 1180 may be a device for buffering thermal expansion caused by heating.

That is, the fluid WT expands in volume when heated, and thus, when the electrolyzed water IW located in the housing portion 1120 is excessively overheated, the volume of the electrolyzed water IW may become greater than the volume inside the housing portion 1120. Or, when gas is present in the housing portion 1120, the pressure inside the housing portion 1120 may increase excessively as the gas heats up. In this case, the housing portion 1120 may be damaged, or a leak of the electrolyzed water IW may occur. Alternatively, the tubular portion 1110 may be damaged, leading to mixing of the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT.

The buffer portion 1180 may be connected to the body portion 1120 to buffer the increase in volume due to thermal expansion occurring in the body portion 1120.

In an embodiment, the housing portion 1120 and the buffer portion 1180 may communicate with each other such that electrolyzed water IW or air can be distributed between them. Furthermore, the buffer portion 1180 may be made of an elastic material and, thus, may expand in volume to buffer an increase in pressure within the buffer portion 1180 and, conversely, decrease in volume when the pressure within the buffer portion 1180 decreases.

Fig. 8 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device 1100 including a control unit 1190, and Fig. 9 is a view schematically showing a modified example of Fig. 8.

In the embodiments of Figs. 8 and 9, the description of the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or modified and applied as necessary, and thus the differences from the above-described embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in Fig. 8, the heating device 1100 may further include a control unit 1190. For example, the control unit 1190 may be one element included in the above-described control part (not shown), and in another example, the control unit 1190 may be an additional element located separately.

The control unit 1190 may be a device for controlling at least one element of the heating device 1100. For example, the control unit 1190 may control the power supply circuits. In a specific example, the control unit 1190 may control the flow of current supplied to the electrode portion 1140. Accordingly, the heating of the electrolyzed water IW may be carried out accurately, and thus the temperature of the fluid WT may be stably regulated.

In one embodiment, control unit 1190 may include a thyristor, such as a power thyristor. Thus, control unit 1190 can easily and stably regulate the temperature of the fluid WT or electrolyzed water IW.

In this case, the control unit 1190 may generate heat during operation, and when the control unit 1190 includes a thyristor, the control unit 1190 may generate more heat due to the property of the thyristor.

In an embodiment, the heat generated in the control unit 1190 can exchange heat with the fluid WT. For example, the control unit 1190 can be positioned to shut off the fluid WT, and, in particular, the control unit 1190 can be positioned in at least one position of the tubular portion 1110 to shut off the fluid WT. Accordingly, the control unit 1190 can be cooled by the fluid WT, and, conversely, the fluid WT can be heated by the control unit 1190, which has the advantage of efficient heat utilization.

In a specific embodiment, the control unit 1190 may be located in a position through which the WT fluid is supplied. For example, the control unit 1190 may be located in a position near the inlet 1112 of the tubular portion 1110. In this way, the control unit 1190 may preheat the WT fluid passing into the heating device 1100, so that the WT fluid can quickly be heated to a predetermined temperature.

In another embodiment, the heat generated in the control unit 1190 can exchange heat with the electrolyzed water IW. For example, the control unit 1190 can be arranged to shut off the electrolyzed water IW, and, in particular, the control unit 1190 can be located in at least one position of the housing portion 1120 with the ability to shut off the electrolyzed water IW. In this way, the control unit 1190 can be cooled by the electrolyzed water IW, and, conversely, the electrolyzed water IW can be heated by the control unit 1190, which has the advantage of efficient heat utilization.

In a particular embodiment, the control unit 1190 may be located on the body portion in a position near the inlet 1112. For example, the control unit 1190 may be located on one lower side surface of the body portion 1120 based on Fig. 8. In this way, the control unit 1190 may preheat the electrolyzed water IW located in a position near the fluid medium WT passing into the heating device 1100, so that the fluid medium WT can be quickly heated to a predetermined temperature.

In an optional embodiment, the control unit 1190 can be designed as a plate. For example, the control unit 1190 can be designed to match the outer surface of the tubular portion 1110 or the body portion 1120 with the possibility of being located on one surface of the tubular portion 1110 or the body portion 1120. Specifically, the control unit 1190 can be designed as a plate, at least a portion of which is curved. Accordingly, even when the control unit 1190 is located on one surface of the tubular portion 1110 or the body portion 1120, a portion of the tubular portion 1110 or the body portion 1120 may not protrude. In addition, the area over which the control unit 1190 overlaps the fluid WT or the electrolyzed water IW increases, so that heat exchange can be performed more efficiently.

As shown in Fig. 9, a plurality of control units 1190 may be arranged. For example, control unit 1190 may include a first control unit 1191 and a second control unit 1192.

The first control unit 1191 and the second control unit 1192 can control at least one element of the heating device 1100.

In one embodiment, the first control unit 1191 and the second control unit 1192 can be configured identically. Thus, by including multiple control units 1190, it is possible to more quickly and efficiently perform heat exchange with the fluid WT or electrolyzed water IW.

In an optional embodiment, the first control unit 1191 and the second control unit 1192 can be located at the inlet opening 1112 of the tubular portion 1110, and, in particular, the first control unit 1191 and the second control unit 1192 can be located on the same surface of the inlet opening 1112 along the periphery of the inlet opening 1112 with the possibility of being located at a predetermined distance from each other. In this way, a large volume of heat exchange can be carried out with the fluid WT supplied to the heating device 1100 through the inlet opening 1112, thus ensuring rapid and efficient heating of the fluid WT to a predetermined temperature.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, of course, more control units 1190 than the number indicated above can be located. In this case, in an optional embodiment, at least one control unit 1190 is located in the housing portion 1120 in a position near the inlet opening 1112.

Fig. 10 is a view schematically showing a heating device 1200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 10, the heating device 1200 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 1210 and a body portion 1220.

The fluid may be located within the tubular portion 1210. The fluid may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

The tubular portion 1210 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region therein in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, the tubular portion 1210 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1210 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, the tubular portion 1210 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1210 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1220 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1210 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1210.

The housing portion 1220 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1220 may be configured as a column, such as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1220 may be configured as a prismatic column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1220 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 1210 may be made longer than the body portion 1220.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1210 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1220. For example, the tubular portion 1210 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1220. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1210, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1220.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1210 may include an inlet 1212 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1220, and an outlet 1211 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1220. For example, the tubular portion 1210 may include an inlet 1212 on one side and an outlet 1211 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1212 and the outlet 1211.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1210, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1212 of the tubular portion 1210 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 1211 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1212 of the tubular portion 1210 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1211 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1212.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1220, and the electrode portion 1240 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1220. The electrode portion 1240 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1210. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1210, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 1210 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1230. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1230 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

As described above, an inner region may be formed in the tubular portion 1210, and the inner region of the tubular portion 1210 may be defined by the heat dissipating portion 1230.

The fluid WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1210. The fluid WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1210.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1230 of the tubular portion 1210, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1230.

The body portion 1220 may include an electrode portion 1240 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1240 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1220, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1210.

In addition, the electrode portion 1240 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1230.

In addition, the electrode portion 1240 may block the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 1210, with respect to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1240 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1240 may include a first electrode 1241 and a second electrode 1242.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1241 and the second electrode 1242 may be located within the housing portion 1220 with the ability to contact with the electrolyzed water IW. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the first electrode 1241 and the second electrode 1242 under the control of the electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1240.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1241 and the second electrode 1242 of the electrode part 1240. The heat generated during heating of the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1210, and the fluid medium WT can be heated. That is, the housing part 1220 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy for heating the electrolyzed water IW located inside the housing part 1220, and the thermal energy transferred to the electrolyzed water IW can be transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1210.

In an embodiment, the housing portion 1220 may include a first housing portion 1220a and a second housing portion 1220b. For example, the housing portion 1220 may be formed by connecting the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b to each other.

Each of the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b may be formed in a shape having a region. In this case, when the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b are connected to each other, the regions formed in the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b communicate with each other, forming a single internal region.

In an optional embodiment, the first housing portion 1220a may include a first connecting portion 1221a, and the second housing portion 1220b may include a second connecting portion 1221b. The first connecting portion 1221a and the second connecting portion 1221b are connected to each other in such a way that the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b are connected to each other. For example, the first connecting portion 1221a may include a first connecting element 1222, and the second connecting portion 1221b may include a first connecting hole 1223, with which the first connecting element 1222 is connected. That is, the first connecting element 1222 may be an element for connecting a screw, a bolt, a nail or the like, and the first connecting hole 1223 may be an element that ensures the insertion of the first connecting element 1222 into it so that the first connecting portion 1221a is firmly connected to the second connecting portion 1221b.

In another optional embodiment, the first body portion 1220a and the second body portion 1220b may be connected to each other by means such as welding or gluing, without using an element.

In another embodiment, the first body portion 1220a and the second body portion 1220b may be optionally connected to each other by means of a connecting member, and then further connected to each other by means such as welding or gluing.

By incorporating such a design, the heating device 1200 can be easily manufactured. That is, after preparing each of the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b, the tubular portion 1210 is positioned to pass through the first housing portion 1220a and the second housing portion 1220b, and the first housing portion 1220a is connected to the second housing portion 1220b, forming the housing portion 1220.

Fig. 11 is a view for describing an embodiment (1100') in which the tubular portion 1110' and the body portion 1120' are connected to each other.

As shown in Fig. 11, the tubular portion 1110' may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1120', and the tubular portion 1110' may be fixedly connected to the body portion 1120'.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1110' may include a third connecting portion 1113' for connecting to the body portion 1120'. The third connecting portion may be formed along the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion 1110'. The third connecting portion 1113' is connected to at least a portion of the body portion 1120', and thus the tubular portion 1110' and the body portion 1120' may ultimately be firmly fixed to each other.

In an optional embodiment, the third connecting portion 1113' may include a third connecting element 1114', and the body portion 1120' may include a pipe connecting portion 1121' for connecting with the third connecting portion 1113'. In this case, the pipe connecting portion 1121' may include a second connecting hole 1122', to which the third connecting element 1114' is connected. That is, the third connecting element 1114' may be a member for connecting a screw, a bolt, a nail, or the like, and the second connecting hole 1122' may be a member that allows the third connecting element 1114' to be inserted therein, so that the tubular portion 1110' is firmly connected with the body portion 1120'.

In another optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1110' and the body portion 1120' may be connected to each other by welding, gluing, or the like without using a separate connecting element.

In another optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1110' and the body portion 1120' may be connected to each other by a separate connecting member and then further connected to each other by means such as welding or gluing.

Accordingly, the tubular portion 1110' can be easily and firmly connected to the body portion 1120'. That is, it is possible to prevent the tubular portion 1110' from separating from the body portion 1120'.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1110', the body portion 1120', the electrode portion 1140', the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 12 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of the tubular portion 1110 of Fig. 1.

As shown in Fig. 12, the tubular portion 11110 may include an inlet region 11113 on one side, an outlet region 11112 on the other side, and a flow channel region 11111 located between the inlet region 11112 and the outlet region 11112.

The inlet region 11113 may be a region through which the unheated fluid medium CW is supplied, and the outlet region 11112 may be a region through which the heated fluid medium HW is discharged. For example, the fluid medium WT may be supplied through the inlet region 11113, heated by the body portion 1120 while passing through the flow channel region 11111, and then discharged to the outside through the outlet region 11112.

In an embodiment, the body portion 1120 may include two grooves through which the tubular portion 11110 passes. For example, the inlet region 11113 of the tubular portion 11110 may be inserted into one groove included in the body portion 1120, and the outlet region 11112 of the tubular portion 11110 may be inserted into another groove.

In an embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 11111 may include a plurality of projections and recesses. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 11111 may be formed in a shape similar to the outer shape of a bellows. In another example, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 11111 may include a plurality of projections formed to project outward.

Thus, in the position in which the flow channel region 11111 is located within the housing portion 1120, the area in contact with the electrolyzed water IW can increase. Accordingly, the fluid WT passing through the flow channel region 11111 can more effectively receive heat from the electrolyzed water IW.

In an optional embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 11113 can be formed in the form of a slightly curved surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 11113 may not include a protruding or recessed region. In this way, the connection characteristics when the inlet region 11113 is connected to a groove included in the body portion 1120 can be improved. For example, the inlet region 11113 may not include an empty gap formed by a portion of the inlet region 11113 that is protruding or recessed when connected to a groove included in the body portion 1120. In this way, leakage of electrolyzed water IW located inside the body portion 1120 to the outside can be prevented, or the passage of foreign substances or gas from the outside into the body portion 1120 can be prevented.

In an optional embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 11112 can be formed in the form of a slightly curved surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 11112 may not include a protruding or recessed region. In this way, the connection characteristics when the outlet region 11112 is connected to a groove included in the body portion 1120 can be improved. For example, the outlet region 11112 may not include an empty gap formed by a portion of the outlet region 11112 that is protruding or recessed when connected to a groove included in the body portion 1120. In this way, leakage of electrolyzed water IW located inside the body portion 1120 to the outside can be prevented, or the passage of foreign substances or gas from the outside into the body portion 1120 can be prevented.

Fig. 13 is a view schematically showing a modified example (11110') of Fig. 12.

For convenience of description, differences from the embodiment (11110) described above with reference to Fig. 12 will be mainly described.

As shown in Fig. 13, the tubular portion 11110' may include an inlet region 11113' on one side, an outlet region 11112' on the other side, and a flow channel region 11111' located between the inlet region 11112' and the outlet region 11112'.

The inlet region 11113' may be a region through which the unheated fluid CW is supplied, the outlet region 11112' may be a region through which the heated fluid HW is discharged, and the flow channel region 11111' may be a channel through which the fluid WT, supplied through the inlet region 11113', moves to the outlet region 11112'. In an embodiment, the body portion 1120 may include two grooves through which the tubular portion 11110' passes. For example, the inlet region 11113' of the tubular portion 11110' may be inserted into one groove included in the body portion 1120, and the outlet region 11112' of the tubular portion 11110' may be inserted into another groove.

In an optional embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 11111' may include a plurality of protrusions and recesses. Thus, in the position in which the flow channel region 11111' is located inside the body portion 1120, the area in contact with the electrolyzed water may increase. Accordingly, the fluid WT passing through the flow channel region 11111' may more effectively receive heat from the electrolyzed water.

In an embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 11113' may be designed in the form of a slightly curved surface. In an embodiment, one end of the inlet region 11113' may be optionally connected to the flow channel region 11111', and the other end thereof may include an outer inlet region 11115' that includes a plurality of protrusions and recesses. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 11113' may not include a protruding or recessed region, and the outer inlet region 11115' may include a protruding or recessed region.

Thus, the connection characteristics when the inlet region 11113' is connected to the groove included in the body portion 1120 can be improved. For example, the inlet region 11113' can be connected to the body portion 1120 without a gap to prevent electrolyzed water from leaking out or foreign substances and gases from passing inside.

Furthermore, when the outer inlet region 11115' is connected to another device, the area in contact with the other device can increase, and thus the heat exchange efficiency can be improved. For example, when the outer inlet region 11115' is connected to a separate heating device, heat can be efficiently transferred from the separate heating device. Alternatively, when the outer inlet region 11115' is connected to another device, heat exchange with the other device can be efficiently performed.

In another embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 11112' may be designed in the form of a slightly curved surface. In an optional embodiment, one end of the outlet region 11112' may be connected to the flow channel region 11111', and its other end may include an outer outlet region 11114' that includes a plurality of projections and recesses. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 11112' may not include a projecting or recessed region, and the outer outlet region 11114' may include a projecting or recessed region.

Thus, the connection characteristics when the outlet region 11112' is connected to the groove included in the body portion 1120 can be improved. For example, the outlet region 11112' can be connected to the body portion 1120 without a gap to prevent leakage of electrolyzed water or penetration of foreign substances and gases inside.

Furthermore, when the outer region 11114' of the outlet is connected to another device, the area in contact with the other device can increase, and thus the heat exchange efficiency can be improved. For example, when the outer region 11114' of the outlet is connected to a separate heating device, heat can be efficiently transferred from the separate heating device. Alternatively, when the outer region 11114' of the outlet is connected to another device, heat exchange with the other device can be efficiently performed.

Figs. 14-16 are views schematically showing various modified examples of the tubular portion, and Fig. 17 is a view showing a portion of the perspective view of Fig. 16.

Specific descriptions of the body portion 1120, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1140 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be applied selectively or can be modified and applied as necessary.

As shown in Fig. 14, in a modified example, the heat dissipating portion 11130 of the tubular portion 11130 may include a base 11131 and a projection 11132.

The base 11131 may be a member that forms the entire outer shape of the heat-dissipating portion 11130.

The base 11131 may be formed in a shape that surrounds the fluid WT and may be formed in a shape similar to, for example, a cylinder.

A region may be formed on the inner side of the base 11131, and the electrode portion 1140 may be located on the outer side of the base 11131.

The projection 11132 may be a member for easily transferring heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 11130. For example, the projection 11132 may be a member for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water IW to ensure easy transfer of heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 11130, thereby increasing the heat transfer efficiency.

The projection 11132 may be connected to the base 11131 and configured to project outward from the base 11131.

In an embodiment, a plurality of projections 11132 may be formed, for example, a plurality of projections 11132 may be formed along the outer periphery of the base 11131.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of projections 11132 may have a shape extending in one direction, and, for example, each of the projections 11132 may extend in a normal direction from the outer surface of the base 11131. In addition, the projections 11132 may be located at a distance from each other, and accordingly, a spaced region may be formed between the projections 11132, and electrolyzed water IW may be filled into it.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of protrusions 11132 may have an elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 11130 and may have a length in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 11130, for example, the longitudinal direction of the base 11131.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 11132 may have a length in a direction having an acute angle or an obtuse angle, without being parallel to the longitudinal direction of the base 11131.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 11132 may be formed curved relative to the longitudinal direction of the base 11131.

With this structure, the contact area between the protrusions 11132 and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the heat transfer efficiency can be improved.

Heat-dissipating portion 11130 may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity and may include, for example, a metallic material. The heat of electrolyzed water (EW) can be easily transferred to fluid medium (WT) through heat-dissipating portion 11130.

In addition, in an optional embodiment, the heat-dissipating portion 11130 may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the fluid WT, and in another example, the heat-dissipating portion 11130 may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the electrolyzed water IW. This may reduce or prevent the flow of current through the heat-dissipating portion 11130 from the electrolyzed water IW.

As shown in Fig. 15, in a modified example, the heat dissipating portion 11130' of the tubular portion 11130' may include a base 11131' and a projection 11132'.

The base 11131' may be a member that forms the entire outer shape of the heat-dissipating portion 11130'.

The base 11131' may be formed in a shape that surrounds the fluid WT and may be formed in a shape similar to, for example, a cylinder.

A region may be formed on the inner side of the base 11131', and the electrode portion 1140 may be located on the outer side of the base 11131'.

The projection 11132' may be a member for easily transferring heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 11130'. For example, the projection 11132' may be a member for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water IW to ensure easy transfer of heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 11130', thereby increasing the heat transfer efficiency.

The projection 11132' may be connected to the base 11131' and configured to project outward from the base 11131'.

In an embodiment, a plurality of projections 11132' may be formed, for example, a plurality of projections 11132' may be formed along the outer periphery of the base 11131'.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of projections 11132' may be configured to project in a direction of inclination relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 11131'. For example, each of the plurality of projections 11132' may be configured to project and have an acute angle or an obtuse angle relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 11131'.

In addition, in a particular embodiment, each of the plurality of projections 11132' may have a shape inclined in the same direction when each of the plurality of projections 11132' has a shape inclined relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 11131'. In the example as shown in Fig. 15, each of the plurality of projections 11132' may have a shape inclined in a clockwise direction relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 11131'.

Accordingly, the electrolyzed water IW can flow in the inclination direction of the protrusion 11132', so that in the inner region of the body portion 1120, the electrolyzed water IW can easily move, thereby improving the uniformity of heating.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of protrusions 11132' may have an elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 11130' and may have a length in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 11130', for example, in the longitudinal direction of the base 11131'.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 11132' may have a length in a direction having an acute angle or an obtuse angle, without being parallel to the longitudinal direction of the base 11131'.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 11132' may be formed curved relative to the longitudinal direction of the base 11131'.

With this structure, the contact area between the protrusions 11132' and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the heat transfer efficiency can be improved.

Heat-dissipating portion 11130' may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity and may include, for example, a metallic material. Heat from fluid WT can be readily transferred to electrolyzed water IW via heat-dissipating portion 11130'.

In addition, in an optional embodiment, the heat-dissipating portion 11130' may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the fluid WT, and in another example, the heat-dissipating portion 11130' may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the electrolyzed water IW. This may reduce or prevent the current from passing through the heat-dissipating portion 11130' from the electrolyzed water IW.

As shown in Fig. 16 and 17, in a modified example, the heat dissipating portion 11130" of the tubular portion 11130" may include a base 11131" and a projection 11132".

The base 11131" may be a member that forms the entire outer shape of the heat-dissipating portion 11130".

The base 11131" may be formed in a shape that surrounds the fluid WT and may be formed in a shape similar to, for example, a cylinder.

A region may be formed on the inner side of the base 11131", and the electrode portion 1140 may be located on the outer side of the base 11131".

The projection 11132" may be a member for easily transferring heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 11130". For example, the projection 11132" may be a member for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water IW to ensure easy transfer of heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 11130", thereby increasing the heat transfer efficiency.

The projection 11132" can be formed to project outward along the outer surface of the base 11131", and in a particular embodiment, the projection 11132" can be formed in the form of a screw thread. For example, the projection 11132" can be formed inclined to form a wing shape along the outer periphery of the base 11131".

In an optional embodiment, the projection 11132" may include at least one connected portion extending from the upper portion to the lower portion of the outer surface of the base 11131". However, not all regions need to be connected, and at least one discontinuous portion may also be included.

Accordingly, the electrolyzed water IW can pass along the screw thread of the protrusion 11132", so that in the inner region of the body portion 1120, the electrolyzed water IW can easily move, thereby improving the heating uniformity. That is, at least a portion of the electrolyzed water IW can continuously come into contact with the heat-dissipating portion 11130" while moving along the protrusion 11132" in the form of a screw thread, thereby increasing the heating efficiency and improving the heating uniformity.

In addition, with this design, the contact area between the protrusions 11132" and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the heat transfer efficiency can be improved.

The heat-dissipating portion 11130" can be made of a material having high thermal conductivity and can be configured to include, for example, a metallic material. The heat of the fluid medium WT can be easily transferred to the electrolyzed water IW using the heat-dissipating portion 11130".

In addition, in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 11130" may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the fluid WT, and in another example, the heat dissipating portion 11130" may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the electrolyzed water IW. This may reduce or prevent the current from passing through the heat dissipating portion 11130" from the fluid WT.

Fig. 18 is a view schematically showing a modified example (1300) of Fig. 4.

As shown in Fig. 18, the heating device according to the present modified example (1300) may include a tubular portion 1310 and a body portion 1320.

A fluid medium WT may be located within the tubular portion 1310. The fluid medium WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

The tubular portion 1310 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, the tubular portion 1310 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1310 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, the tubular portion 1310 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1310 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1320 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1310 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1310.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1320, and the electrode portion 1340 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1320. The electrode portion 1340 may include at least one electrode.

The tubular portion 1310 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1330. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1330 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

An inner region may be formed in the tubular portion 1310, and the inner region of the tubular portion 1310 may be defined by a heat-dissipating portion 1330.

The fluid WT can be located inside the tubular part 1310. The fluid WT can be located to be distinguished from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular part 1310. That is, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating part 1330, for example, the fluid WT can be located on the inner side of the heat-dissipating part 1330, and the electrolyzed water IW can be located on the outer side of the heat-dissipating part 1330.

The body portion 1320 may include an electrode portion 1340 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1340 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1320, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1310.

In addition, the electrode portion 1340 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1330.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1340 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1340 may be configured in a two-phase form and may include a first electrode 1341 and a second electrode 1342.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1341 and the second electrode 1342 may be disposed within the housing portion 1320 so as to be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW.

The electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1341 and the second electrode 1342 of the electrode part 1340. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1310, and the fluid medium WT can be heated.

In a specific embodiment, the housing portion 1320 may be formed in the shape in which the region is defined. For example, the housing portion 1320 may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having an elliptical cross-section.

Here, the first electrode 1341 and the second electrode 1342 can be respectively located on both sides relative to the tubular part 1310. For example, the first electrode 1341 and the second electrode 1342 can be located in different directions relative to the tubular part 1310, and in a specific embodiment, the first electrode 1341 and the second electrode 1342 can be located in opposite directions. Specifically, the first electrode 1341, the tubular part 1310, and the second electrode 1342 can be located along the long axis of the ellipse and can be located at a distance from each other. Accordingly, the heat generated by the first electrode 1341 and the second electrode 1342 can be uniformly transferred to the entire region of the electrolyzed water IW, and not transferred only to a local region of the electrolyzed water IW.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1310, the body portion 1320, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1340 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 19 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 20 is a sectional view along line AIII-AIII' in Fig. 19.

As shown in Fig. 19 and 20, the heating device 1400 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 1410 and a body portion 1420.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 1410. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 1410 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 1410 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1410 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 1410 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1410 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1420 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1410 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1410.

The housing portion 1420 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1420 may be configured as a column, for example, as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1420 may be configured as a prismatic column, for example, as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1420 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 1410 may be made longer than the body portion 1420.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1410 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1420. For example, the tubular portion 1410 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1420. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1410, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1420.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1410 may include an inlet 1412 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1420, and an outlet 1411 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1420. For example, the tubular portion 1410 may include an inlet 1412 on one side and an outlet 1411 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1412 and the outlet 1411.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1410, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1412 of the tubular portion 1410 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 1411 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1412 of the tubular portion 1410 before heating. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1411, and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1412.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet port 1412, can be supplied to the tubular part 1410 and then heated in the body part 1420, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 1410 through the outlet port 1411.

Since the body portion 1420 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 1410, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 1420 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 1410 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1420, and the electrode portion 1440 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1420. The electrode portion 1440 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1410. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1410, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 1410 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1430. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1430 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

Heat-dissipating portion 1430 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 1430 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, in particular, may be configured to form the inner region of tubular portion 1410. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 1430 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 1440.

For example, the heat dissipating portion 1430 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 1410, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 1410. Thus, the heat dissipating portion 1430 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 1420, and in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1430 may be connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion 1420. That is, the heat dissipating portion 1430 may be located between the inlet 1412 and the outlet 1411 of the tubular portion 1410.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1410. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1410.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1430 of the tubular portion 1410, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1430.

The body portion 1420 may include an electrode portion 1440 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1440 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1420, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1410.

In addition, the electrode portion 1440 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1430.

In addition, the electrode portion 1440 may block the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 1410, with respect to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1440 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1440 may be configured in a two-phase form and may include a first electrode 1441 and a second electrode 1442.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 may be located within the housing portion 1420 with the ability to contact the electrolyzed water IW. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 under the control of the electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1440.

In a particular embodiment, the housing portion 1420 may be formed in the shape in which the region is defined. For example, the housing portion 1420 may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having a circular cross-section.

Here, the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 can be located on the side surface in the same direction relative to the tubular part. For example, based on Fig. 20, the tubular part 1410 can be located offset in one direction from the center of the body part 1420, and the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 can be located offset in the direction opposite to the direction of the tubular part 1410 from the center of the body part 1420. The first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 are located in the opposite direction of the tubular part 1410, and are located at a distance from each other, thus preventing such a problem as a short circuit.

Accordingly, heat can be more efficiently generated by the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442, and the electrolyzed water IW can be quickly heated by the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442.

In an optional embodiment, the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 may include a first terminal 1441T and a second terminal 1442T, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them via the first terminal 1441T and the second terminal 1442T, respectively.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 of the electrode part 1440. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1410, and the fluid medium WT can be heated. That is, the housing part 1420 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy for heating the electrolyzed water IW located inside the housing part 1420, and the thermal energy transferred to the electrolyzed water IW can be transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1410.

The first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the inner region of the housing portion 1420.

For example, the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442 may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 1430 of the body portion 1420, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically, a linear shape.

Some end portions of the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442, which are formed by passing from the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442, respectively, can be located at a distance from the region of the heat-dissipating portion 1430, specifically, from the lower surface of the housing portion 1420. In a specific example, each of the end portions, which are oriented in the opposite direction from the first terminal 1441T and the second terminal 1442T, can be made at a distance from the lower surface of the housing portion 1420.

Accordingly, the risk of electric leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 1420 and the electrode portion 1440 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be carried out stably.

In addition, a conductive part (not shown) connected to one of the regions of the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442, for example, to the first terminal 1441T and the second terminal 1442T, can be included in such a way that current is supplied to the first electrode 1441 and the second electrode 1442, and the conductive part (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and can be connected to the control part of the electrodes (not shown).

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1410, the body portion 1420, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1440 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 21 is a view schematically showing a modified example (1400') of Fig. 20.

As shown in Fig. 21, the heating device according to the present modified example (1400') may include a tubular portion 1410' and a body portion 1420'.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 1410'. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

The tubular portion 1410' may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region therein in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, the tubular portion 1410' may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1410' may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, the tubular portion 1410' may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 1410' may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1420' may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1410' and configured to heat a fluid located within the tubular portion 1410'.

Electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1420', and an electrode portion 1440' for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1420'. The electrode portion 1440' may include at least one electrode.

The tubular portion 1410' may include a heat-dissipating portion 1430'. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1430' may be located between the body portion 1420' and the tubular portion 1410'.

An inner region may be formed in the tubular portion 1410', and the inner region of the tubular portion 1410' may be defined by a heat-dissipating portion 1430'.

The fluid WT can be located inside the tubular part 1410'. The fluid WT can be located to be distinguished from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular part 1410'. That is, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating part 1430', for example, the fluid WT can be located on the inner side of the heat-dissipating part 1430', and the electrolyzed water IW can be located on the outer side of the heat-dissipating part 1430'.

The body portion 1420' may include an electrode portion 1440' having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1440' may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1420', for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1410'.

In addition, the electrode portion 1440' may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1430'.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1440' may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1440' may be formed in a two-phase form and may include a first electrode 1441' and a second electrode 1442'.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442' may be positioned within the housing portion 1420' so as to be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442' of the electrode part 1440'. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1410', and the fluid medium WT can be heated.

In a particular embodiment, the housing portion 1420' may be formed in the shape in which the region is defined. For example, the housing portion 1420' may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having an elliptical cross-section.

Here, the first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442' may be located on the side surface in the same direction relative to the tubular portion. For example, based on Fig. 21, the tubular portion 1410' may be located offset in one direction from the center of the body portion 1420', and the first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442' may be located offset in the opposite direction from the tubular portion 1410' from the center of the body portion 1420'. The first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442' are located in the opposite direction from the tubular portion 1410', and are located at a distance from each other, thus preventing such a problem as a short circuit.

Accordingly, heat can be generated more efficiently by the first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442', and the electrified water IW located in a specific region can be quickly heated by the first electrode 1441' and the second electrode 1442'. That is, different positions inside the body portion 1420' will generate heat unevenly, and the heating device 1400' according to the present embodiment can be used when such heating characteristics are required.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1410', the body portion 1420', the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1440' and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 22 is a view schematically showing a heating device 1500 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 23 is a sectional view along line AIV-AIV in Fig. 22.

As shown in Fig. 22 and 23, the heating device 1500 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 1510 and a body portion 1520.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 1510. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 1510 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall, and having a region therein in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 1510 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1510 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 1510 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1510 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1520 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1510 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1510.

The housing portion 1520 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1520 may be configured as a column, such as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1520 may be configured as a prismatic column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1520 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 1510 may be made longer than the body portion 1520.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1510 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1520. For example, the tubular portion 1510 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1520. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1510, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1520.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1510 may include an inlet 1512 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1520, and an outlet 1511 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1520. For example, the tubular portion 1510 may include an inlet 1512 on one side and an outlet 1511 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1512 and the outlet 1511.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1510, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1512 of the tubular portion 1510 and can be discharged out through the outlet 1511 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1512 of the tubular portion 1510 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1511 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1512.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet 1512, can be supplied to the tubular part 1510 and then heated in the body part 1520, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside from the tubular part 1510 through the outlet 1511.

Since the body portion 1520 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 1510, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 1520 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 1510 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1520, and the electrode portion 1540 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1520. The electrode portion 1540 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1510. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1510, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 1510 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1530. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1530 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

Heat-dissipating portion 1530 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 1530 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, in particular, may be configured to form the interior of tubular portion 1510. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 1530 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 1540.

For example, the heat dissipating portion 1530 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 1510, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 1510. Thus, the heat dissipating portion 1530 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 1520, and in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1530 may be connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion 1520. That is, the heat dissipating portion 1530 may be located between the inlet 1512 and the outlet 1511 of the tubular portion 1510.

The fluid WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1510. The fluid WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1510.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1530 of the tubular portion 1510, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1530.

The body portion 1520 may include an electrode portion 1540 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1540 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1520, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1510.

In addition, the electrode portion 1540 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1530.

In addition, the electrode portion 1540 may block the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 1510, with respect to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1540 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1540 may be configured in a three-phase form and may include a first electrode 1541, a second electrode 1542, and a third electrode 1543.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543 can be located inside the housing portion 1520 with the possibility of being in contact with the electrolyzed water IW. Although not shown in the drawing, a current can be supplied to the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543 under the control of the electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) can control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1540. For example, each of the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543 can receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase difference of 120°, and can receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

In a particular embodiment, the housing portion 1520 may be formed in the shape in which the region is defined. For example, the housing portion 1520 may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having a circular cross-section.

Here, the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542, and the third electrode 1543 can be arranged to form a triangle at the base of the tubular part. For example, based on Fig. 23, the tubular part can be located in the center of the body part, and the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542, and the third electrode 1543 can be arranged to form a triangle surrounding the tubular part. In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542, and the third electrode 1543 can be an equilateral triangle. The first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542, and the third electrode 1543 can be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

By including a first electrode 1541, a second electrode 1542, and a third electrode 1543 and receiving three-phase current, the heating device according to the present embodiment can easily convert electrical voltage as needed. Furthermore, safety can be enhanced by ensuring quick and easy power shutdown in the event of an electric shock.

In an optional embodiment, the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543 may include a first terminal 1541T, a second terminal 1542T and a third terminal 1543T, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them respectively through the first terminal 1541T, the second terminal 1542T and the third terminal 1543T.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542, and the third electrode 1543 of the electrode part 1540. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1510, and the fluid medium WT can be heated. That is, the housing part 1520 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy for heating the electrolyzed water IW located inside the housing part 1520, and the thermal energy transferred to the electrolyzed water IW can be transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1510.

The first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543 may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the inner region of the housing portion 1520.

For example, the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543 may be arranged at a distance from each other at an interval in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 1530 of the body portion 1520, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically, a linear shape.

Some end portions of the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543, which are formed by passing from the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543, respectively, can be located at a distance from the region of the housing portion 1520, in particular, from the lower portion of the housing portion 1520. In a specific example, each of the end portions, which are oriented in the opposite direction from the first terminal 1541T, the second terminal 1542TM and the third terminal 1543T, can be made to be located at a distance from the lower surface of the housing portion 1520.

Accordingly, the risk of electrical leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 1520 and the electrode portion 1540 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, a conductive portion (not shown) that is connected to one region of the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543, for example, to the first terminal 1541T, the second terminal 1542T and the third terminal 1543T so that current is supplied to the first electrode 1541, the second electrode 1542 and the third electrode 1543, can be turned on, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and can be connected to the control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1510, the body portion 1520, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1540 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 24 is a view schematically showing a heating device 1600 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 25 is a sectional view along line AV-AV in Fig. 24.

As shown in Fig. 24 and 25, the heating device 1600 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 1610 and a body portion 1620.

A fluid medium WT may be located within the tubular portion 1610. The fluid medium WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 1610 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall, and having a region therein in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 1610 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1610 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 1610 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1610 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1620 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1610 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1610.

The housing portion 1620 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1620 may be configured as a column, such as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1620 may be configured as a prismatic column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1620 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 1610 may be made longer than the body portion 1620.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1610 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1620. For example, the tubular portion 1610 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1620. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1610, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1620.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1610 may include an inlet 1612 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1620, and an outlet 1611 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1620. For example, the tubular portion 1610 may include an inlet 1612 on one side and an outlet 1611 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1612 and the outlet 1611.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1610, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1612 of the tubular portion 1610 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 1611 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1612 of the tubular portion 1610 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1611 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1612.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet port 1612, can be supplied into the tubular part 1610 and then heated in the body part 1620, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 1610 through the outlet port 1611.

Since the body portion 1620 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 1610, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 1620 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 1610 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1620, and the electrode portion 1640 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1620. The electrode portion 1640 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1610. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1610, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 1610 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1630. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1630 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

Heat-dissipating portion 1630 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 1630 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, in particular, may be configured to form the inner region of tubular portion 1610. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 1630 may be formed at a distance from electrode portion 1640.

For example, the heat dissipating portion 1630 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 1610, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 1610. Thus, the heat dissipating portion 1630 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 1620, and in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1630 may be connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion 1620. That is, the heat dissipating portion 1630 may be located between the inlet 1612 and the outlet 1611 of the tubular portion 1610.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1610. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1610.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1630 of the tubular portion 1610, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1630.

The body portion 1620 may include an electrode portion 1640 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1640 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1620, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1610.

In addition, the electrode portion 1640 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1630.

In addition, the electrode portion 1640 may block the fluid medium, which is located inside the tubular portion 1610, relative to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1640 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1640 may be configured in a three-phase form and may include a first electrode 1641, a second electrode 1642, and a third electrode 1643.

Specifically, each of the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 can be located inside the housing portion 1620 with the possibility of being in contact with the electrolyzed water IW. Although not shown in the drawing, a current can be supplied to the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 under the control of the electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) can control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1640. For example, each of the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 can receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase shift angle of 120°, and can receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

In a specific embodiment, the housing portion 1620 may be formed in the shape in which the region is defined. For example, the housing portion 1620 may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having an elliptical cross-section.

Here, the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 may be arranged to form a triangle in a position located at a distance from the tubular portion 1610. For example, based on Fig. 25, the tubular portion 1610 may be arranged offset in one direction from the center of the body portion 1620, and the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 may be arranged to form a triangle in a direction opposite to the tubular portion 1610 from the center of the body portion 1620. Specifically, the tubular portion 1610 and the triangle formed by the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the long axis of the ellipse formed by the body portion 1620.

In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642, and the third electrode 1643 may be an equilateral triangle. The first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642, and the third electrode 1643 may be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

By including a first electrode 1641, a second electrode 1642, and a third electrode 1643 and receiving a three-phase current, the heating device according to the present embodiment can easily convert electrical voltage as needed. Furthermore, safety can be enhanced by ensuring quick and easy power shutdown in the event of an electric shock.

Furthermore, in the position where the first electrode 1641, second electrode 1642, and third electrode 1643 are located, heat can be generated quickly compared to other positions, and thus, the electrolyzed water IW located in a specific position can be heated quickly. That is, different positions within the body portion 1620 will generate heat unevenly, and the heating device 1600 according to the present embodiment can be used when such heating characteristics are required.

In an optional embodiment, the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 may include a first terminal 1641T, a second terminal 1642T and a third terminal 1643T, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them respectively through the first terminal 1641T, the second terminal 1642T and the third terminal 1643T.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642, and the third electrode 1643 of the electrode part 1640. The heat generated during heating of the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1610, and the fluid medium WT can be heated. That is, the housing part 1620 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy for heating the electrolyzed water IW located inside the housing part 1620, and the thermal energy transferred to the electrolyzed water IW can be transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular part 1610.

The first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the inner region of the housing portion 1620.

For example, the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643 may be arranged at a distance from each other at an interval in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 1630 of the body portion 1620, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically, a linear shape.

Some end portions of the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643, which are formed by passing from the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643, respectively, can be located at a distance from the region of the housing portion 1620, in particular, the lower portion of the housing portion 1620. In a specific example, each of the end portions, which are oriented in the opposite direction from the first terminal 1641T, the second terminal 1642T1P and the third terminal 1643T, can be formed to be located at a distance from the lower surface of the housing portion 1520.

Accordingly, the risk of electric leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 1620 and the electrode portion 1640 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, a conductive portion (not shown) that is connected to one region of the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643, for example, the first terminal 1641T, the second terminal 1642T and the third terminal 1643T so that current is supplied to the first electrode 1641, the second electrode 1642 and the third electrode 1643, can be turned on, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and can be connected to the control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1610, the body portion 1620, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1640 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 26 is a view schematically showing a heating device 1700 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 27 is a sectional view along line AVI-AVI' in Fig. 26.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 1710. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 1710 may be formed as a pipe, comprising an outer wall and an inner wall, and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 1710 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1710 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 1710 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1710 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1720 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1710 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1710.

The housing portion 1720 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1720 may be configured as a column, such as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1720 may be configured as a prismatic column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1720 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 1710 may be made longer than the body portion 1720.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1710 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1720. For example, the tubular portion 1710 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1720. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1710, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1720.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1710 may include an inlet 1712 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1720, and an outlet 1711 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1720. For example, the tubular portion 1710 may include an inlet 1712 on one side and an outlet 1711 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1712 and the outlet 1711.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1710, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1712 of the tubular portion 1710 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 1711 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1712 of the tubular portion 1710 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1711 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1712.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet port 1712, can be supplied to the tubular part 1710 and then heated in the body part 1720, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 1710 through the outlet port 1711.

Since the body portion 1720 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 1710, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 1720 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 1710 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1720, and the electrode portion 1740 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1720. The electrode portion 1740 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1710. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1710, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 1710 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1730. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1730 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

Heat-dissipating portion 1730 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 1730 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, in particular, may be configured to form the interior of tubular portion 1710. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 1730 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 1740.

For example, the heat dissipating portion 1730 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 1710, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 1710. Thus, the heat dissipating portion 1730 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 1720, and in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1730 may be connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion 1720. That is, the heat dissipating portion 1730 may be located between the inlet 1712 and the outlet 1711 of the tubular portion 1710.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1710. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1710.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1730 of the tubular portion 1710, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1730.

The body portion 1720 may include an electrode portion 1740 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1740 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 1720, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1710.

In addition, the electrode portion 1740 may be arranged to overlap the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1730.

In addition, the electrode portion 1740 may block the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 1710, with respect to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1740 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1740 may include a plurality of three-phase electrode units in a three-phase form, and, in particular, the electrode portion 1740 may include a first electrode unit 1740a and a second electrode unit 1740b.

The first electrode unit 1740a may include a first-first electrode 1741a, a first-second electrode 1742a, and a first-third electrode 1743a. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the first-first electrode 1741a, the first-second electrode 1742a, and the first-third electrode 1743a under the control of an electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1740. For example, each of the first-first electrode 1741a, the first-second electrode 1742a, and the first-third electrode 1743a may receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase shift angle of 120°, and may receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

The first-first electrode 1741a, the first-second electrode 1742a and the first-third electrode 1743a can be located inside the housing part with the possibility of contact with electrolyzed water IW, and can be located to form, for example, a triangle.

In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the first-first electrode 1741a, the first-second electrode 1742a, and the first-third electrode 1743a may be an equilateral triangle. The first-first electrode 1741a, the first-second electrode 1742a, and the first-third electrode 1743a may be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

The second electrode assembly 1740b may include a second-first electrode, a second-second electrode, and a second-third electrode. Although not shown in the drawing, current may be supplied to the second-first electrode 1741b, the second-second electrode 1742b, and the second-third electrode 1743b under the control of an electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1740.

For example, each of the second-first electrode 1741b, the second-second electrode 1742b, and the second-third electrode 1743b can receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase shift angle of 120°, and can receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

The second-first electrode 1741b, the second-second electrode 1742b and the second-third electrode 1743b can be located inside the housing part with the possibility of contact with electrolyzed water IW, and can be located to form, for example, a triangle.

In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the second-first electrode 1741b, the second-second electrode 1742b, and the second-third electrode 1743b may be an equilateral triangle. The second-first electrode 1741b, the second-second electrode 1742b, and the second-third electrode 1743b may be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

In a particular embodiment, the housing portion 1720 may be formed in the shape in which the region is defined. For example, the housing portion 1720 may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having an elliptical cross-section.

Here, the first electrode unit 1740a and the second electrode unit 1740b can be respectively located on both sides relative to the tubular portion 1710. For example, the first electrode unit 1740a and the second electrode unit 1740b can be located in different directions relative to the tubular portion 1710, and in a specific embodiment, the first electrode unit 1740a and the second electrode unit 1740b can be located in opposite directions. Specifically, the first electrode unit 1740a, the tubular portion 1710, and the second electrode unit 1740b can be located along the long axis of the ellipse and can be located at a distance from each other. Accordingly, the heat generated by the first electrode unit 1740a and the second electrode unit 1740b can be uniformly transferred to the entire region of the electrolyzed water IW, and not transferred only to a local region of the electrolyzed water IW.

Since the first electrode unit 1740a and the second electrode unit 1740b receive three-phase current, the heating device 1700 according to the present embodiment can easily convert the electrical voltage as needed. Furthermore, safety can be enhanced by ensuring quick and easy power shutdown in the event of an electric shock.

In an optional embodiment, the first-first electrode 1741a, the first-second electrode 1742a and the first-third electrode 1743a may include a first-first terminal 1741Ta, a first-second terminal 1742Ta and a first-third terminal 1743Ta, respectively, and a power source may be connected to them, respectively, through the first-first terminal 1741Ta, the first-second terminal 1742Ta and the first-third terminal 1743Ta. In addition, the second-first electrode 1741b, the second-second electrode 1742b and the second-third electrode 1743b may include the second-first terminal 1741Tb, the second-second terminal 1742Tb and the second-third terminal 1743Tb, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them respectively through the second-first terminal 1741Tb, the second-second terminal 1742Tb and the second-third terminal 1743Tb.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1710, the body portion 1720, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1740, each terminal and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 28 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 29 is a sectional view along line AVII-AVII' in Fig. 28.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 1810. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 1810 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 1810 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1810 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 1810 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 1810 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 1820 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 1810 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 1810.

The housing portion 1820 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 1820 may be configured as a column, such as a cylinder having a region formed therein. In another example, the housing portion 1820 may be configured as a prismatic column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 1820 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 1810 may be made longer than the body portion 1820.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 1810 may be arranged to intersect the interior of the body portion 1820. For example, the tubular portion 1810 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 1820. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 1810, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 1820.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular portion 1810 may include an inlet 1812 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body portion 1820, and an outlet 1811 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body portion 1820. For example, the tubular portion 1810 may include an inlet 1812 on one side and an outlet 1811 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 1812 and the outlet 1811.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 1810, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 1812 of the tubular portion 1810 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 1811 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 1812 of the tubular portion 1810 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 1811 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 1812.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet port 1812, can be supplied to the tubular part 1810 and then heated in the body part 1820, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 1810 through the outlet port 1811.

Since the body portion 1820 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 1810, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 1820 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 1810 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 1820, and the electrode portion 1840 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 1820. The electrode portion 1840 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 1810. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 1810, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 1810 may include a heat-dissipating portion 1830. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 1830 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW.

Heat-dissipating portion 1830 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 1830 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, specifically, may be configured to form the interior of tubular portion 1810. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 1830 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 1840.

For example, the heat dissipating portion 1830 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 1810, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 1810. Thus, the heat dissipating portion 1830 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 1820, and in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 1830 may be connected to the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion 1820. That is, the heat dissipating portion 1830 may be located between the inlet 1812 and the outlet 1811 of the tubular portion 1810.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 1810. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 1810.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 1830 of the tubular portion 1810, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 1830.

The body portion 1820 may include an electrode portion 1840 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 1840 may be located on the inner side of the housing portion 1820, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 1810.

In addition, the electrode portion 1840 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 1830.

In addition, the electrode portion 1840 can block the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 1810, with respect to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 1840 may include a plurality of electrodes.

For example, the electrode portion 1840 may include a plurality of three-phase electrode units in a three-phase form, and, specifically, the electrode portion 1840 may include a first electrode unit 1840a, a second electrode unit 1840b, and a third electrode unit 1840c.

The first electrode unit 1840a may include a first-first electrode 1841a, a first-second electrode 1842a, and a first-third electrode 1843a. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the first-first electrode 1841a, the first-second electrode 1842a, and the first-third electrode 1843a under the control of an electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1840. For example, each of the first-first electrode 1841a, the first-second electrode 1842a, and the first-third electrode 1843a may receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase shift angle of 120°, and may receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

The first-first electrode 1841a, the first-second electrode 1842a and the first-third electrode 1843a can be located inside the housing part with the possibility of contact with electrolyzed water IW, and can be located to form, for example, a triangle.

In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the first-first electrode 1841a, the first-second electrode 1842a, and the first-third electrode 1843a may be an equilateral triangle. The first-first electrode 1841a, the first-second electrode 1842a, and the first-third electrode 1843a may be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

The second electrode unit 1840b may include a second-first electrode, a second-second electrode, and a second-third electrode. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the second-first electrode 1841b, the second-second electrode 1842b, and the second-third electrode 1843b under the control of the electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1840. For example, each of the second-first electrode 1841b, the second-second electrode 1842b, and the second-third electrode 1843b may receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase shift angle of 120°, and may receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

The second-first electrode 1841b, the second-second electrode 1842b and the second-third electrode 1843b can be located inside the housing part with the possibility of contact with electrolyzed water IW, and can be located to form, for example, a triangle.

In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the second-first electrode 1841b, the second-second electrode 1842b, and the second-third electrode 1843b may be an equilateral triangle. The second-first electrode 1841b, the second-second electrode 1842b, and the second-third electrode 1843b may be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

The third electrode unit 1840 c may include a third-first electrode 1841 c, a third-second electrode 1842 c and a third-third electrode 1843 c. Although not shown in the drawing, a current may be supplied to the third-first electrode 1841 c, the third-second electrode 1842 c and the third-third electrode 1843 c under the control of an electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 1840. For example, each of the third-first electrode 1841 c, the third-second electrode 1842 c and the third-third electrode 1843 c may receive a balanced three-phase current having a phase shift angle of 120°, and may receive an unbalanced three-phase current if necessary.

The third-first electrode 1841 c, the third-second electrode 1842 c and the third-third electrode 1843 c can be located inside the housing part with the possibility of contact with electrolyzed water IW, and can be located to form, for example, a triangle.

In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the third-first electrode 1841 c, the third-second electrode 1842 c, and the third-third electrode 1843 c may be an equilateral triangle. The third-first electrode 1841 c, the third-second electrode 1842 c, and the third-third electrode 1843 c may be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

In a particular embodiment, the housing portion 1820 may be formed in the shape of the region. For example, the housing portion 1820 may be formed in the shape of a column and may be formed in the shape of a column having a circular cross-section.

In this case, the first electrode unit 1840a, the second electrode unit 1840b and the third electrode unit 1840c can be arranged to form a triangle at the base of the tubular part. For example, based on Fig. 29, the tubular part can be located in the center of the body part, and the first electrode unit 1840a, the second electrode unit 1840b and the third electrode unit 1840c can be arranged to form a triangle surrounding the tubular part. In an optional embodiment, the triangle formed by connecting the first electrode unit 1840a, the second electrode unit 1840b and the third electrode unit 1840c can be an equilateral triangle. The first electrode unit 1840a, the second electrode unit 1840b and the third electrode unit 1840c can be located at a distance from each other, thus preventing a problem such as a short circuit.

In this way, the heat generated by the first electrode unit 1840a, the second electrode unit 1840b and the third electrode unit 1840c can be uniformly transferred to the entire region of the electrolyzed water IW, rather than being transferred only to a local region of the electrolyzed water IW.

By integrating the first electrode unit 1840a, the second electrode unit 1840b, and the third electrode unit 1840ct, the heating device 1800 according to the present embodiment can easily convert electrical voltage as needed. Furthermore, safety can be enhanced by ensuring quick and easy power shutdown in the event of an electric shock.

In the optional embodiment, the first-first electrode 1841a, the first-second electrode 1842a and the first-third electrode 1843a may include a first terminal 1841Ta, a first-second terminal 1842Ta and a first-third terminal 1843Ta, respectively, and a power source may be connected to them, respectively, through the first-first terminal 1841Ta, the first-second terminal 1842Ta and the first-third terminal 1843Ta. In addition, the second-first electrode 1841b, the second-second electrode 1842b and the second-third electrode 1843b may include the second-first terminal 1841Tb, the second-second terminal 1842Tb and the second-third terminal 1843Tb, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them respectively through the second-first terminal 1841Tb, the second-second terminal 1842Tb and the second-third terminal 1843Tb. In addition, the third-first electrode 1841 c, the third-second electrode 1842 c and the third-third electrode 1843 c may include the third-first terminal 1841Tc, the third-second terminal 1842Tc and the third-third terminal 1843Tc, respectively, and the power source may be connected to them respectively through the third-first terminal 1841Tc, the third-second terminal 1842Tc and the third-third terminal 1843Tc.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 1810, the body portion 1820, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 1840, each terminal and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 30 is a view schematically showing a heating device 2100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 31 is a sectional view along line BI-BI' in Fig. 30, Fig. 32 is an example of an enlarged view of section A in Fig. 31, and Fig. 33 is a sectional view along line BII-BII' in Fig. 31.

As shown in Fig. 30-33, the heating device 2100 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2110 and a body portion 2120.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 2110. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

In an optional embodiment, the fluid WT may include water. For example, the heating device 2100 may be operated using hot water.

Tubular portion 2110 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 2110 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2110 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 2110 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2110 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 2120 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 2110 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 2110.

The housing portion 2120 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 2120 may be configured as a column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 2120 may be configured as a cylinder. In another example, the housing portion 2120 may be configured as a column comprising a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

Housing portion 2120 may be constructed of various materials. For example, housing portion 2120 may be constructed of a durable and lightweight insulating material. In an optional embodiment, housing portion 2120 may be constructed of a synthetic polymeric material, including various types of resins. In another optional embodiment, housing portion 2120 may also include an inorganic material, such as ceramic.

In another embodiment, the housing portion 2120 may be optionally formed from a metallic material. In another example, the housing portion 2120 may also include Teflon resin, which is a fluororesin.

In an embodiment, the inner side surface of the housing portion 2120 adjacent to the electrolyzed water IW may optionally include an insulating layer. For example, the inner side surface of the housing portion 2120 may include an inorganic layer and may include an inorganic material, including ceramic.

In addition, as another example, an insulating layer including an organic material may be formed on the inner side surface near the electrolysis water IW, among the surfaces of the body portion 2120.

The tubular portion 2110 may be made longer than the body portion 2120.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular portion 2110 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2120. Accordingly, when the fluid is located inside the tubular portion 2110, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 2120. In this case, a partial region of the tubular portion 2110 may be open to the outer side of the body portion 2120, and, in particular, both ends of the tubular portion 2110 may be open to the outer side of the body portion 2120.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular part 2110 may include an inlet 2111 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body part 2120, and an outlet 2112 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body part 2120. For example, the tubular part 2110 may include an inlet 2111 on one side and an outlet 2112 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 2111 and the outlet 2112. That is, one end of the tubular part 2110, open to the outside of the body part 2120, may be an inlet 2111, and the other end of the tubular part 2110, open to the outside of the body part 2120, may be an outlet 2112.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 2110, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 2111 of the tubular portion 2110 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 2112 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 2111 of the tubular portion 2110 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 2112 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 2111.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet 2111, can be supplied to the tubular part 2110 and then heated in the body part 2120, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 2110 through the outlet 2112.

Since the body portion 2120 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 2110, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 2120 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 2110 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 2120, and the electrode portion 2140 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 2120. The electrode portion 2140 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the lateral surface of the tubular part 2110. Specifically, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the lateral surface of the tubular part 2110, which is surrounded by the housing part 2120. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2110, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

Electrolyzed water (IW) can come in various forms. For example, electrolyzed water (IW) can include an electrolyte solution, specifically distilled water, filtered water, bottled water, tap water, or the like, in which at least one of the various electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

As the material included in the composition of IW electrolyzed water, there are various types including corrosion inhibitors and the like, which contain baking soda, chlorite, silicic acid salt, inorganic polyphosphate-based material, amines, oxoacids or the like as the main components.

Thus, as will be described below, the electrolyzed water IW can be easily heated by the electrode portion 2140, and the heated electrolyzed water IW can easily heat the fluid medium WT overlapping therewith.

The tubular portion 2110 may include an inner surface in contact with the fluid medium WT and an outer surface in contact with the electrolyzed water IW. For example, the inner surface of the tubular portion 2110 may form a region in which the fluid medium WT is located, and the outer surface of the tubular portion 2110 may form the outer shape of the tubular portion 2110.

The tubular portion 2110 may include a heat-dissipating portion 2130. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water WT.

As described above, an inner region may be formed in the tubular portion 2110, and the inner region of the tubular portion 2110 may be defined by the heat dissipating portion 2130.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 2110. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 2110.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 2130 of the tubular portion 2110, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 2130. A detailed description of the heat-dissipating portion 2130 will be given below.

The housing portion 2120 can be formed in such a shape that the input and output of the electrolyzed water IW are controlled, and can be formed in such a way that the electrolyzed water IW does not suddenly flow out to the outside after filling the inside of the housing portion 2120. In an embodiment, an inlet (not shown) and an outlet (not shown) for replenishing or discharging the electrolyzed water IW can be formed in the housing portion 2120.

The housing portion 2120 may include an electrode portion 2140 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 2140 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2120, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 2110.

In addition, the electrode portion 2140 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 2130.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 2140 may include a plurality of electrodes.

Each of the plurality of electrodes may be located within the housing portion 2120 so as to be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW. Although not shown in the drawing, current may be supplied to the plurality of electrodes under the control of an electrode control portion (not shown), and the control portion (not shown) may control the current supplied to the electrode portion 2140.

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2140 may include a region built inside the body portion 2120 and a terminal 2140T open to the outside of the body portion 2120. Here, the region built inside the body portion 2120 may be a section from which heat is generated by a current supplied from the outside, and the terminal 2140T may be a section connected to an external power source for receiving current.

Electrolyzed water IW can be heated by current supplied to electrode portion 2140. The heat generated by heating electrolyzed water IW is transferred to fluid medium WT in tubular portion 2110, and fluid medium WT can be heated. That is, housing portion 2120 can convert electrical energy into thermal energy to heat electrolyzed water IW located inside housing portion 2120, and the thermal energy transferred to electrolyzed water IW can be transferred to fluid medium WT in tubular portion 2110.

A plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the interior region of the housing portion 2120.

For example, a plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from one another within the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 2130 of the housing portion 2120, and each electrode may have an elongated shape, specifically a linear shape. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2140 may block the fluid WT, which is located within the tubular portion 2110, relative to one direction.

In an embodiment, the electrode may be arranged parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2110. For example, the electrode may be designed to extend in a linear form to have a length, and the direction in which the electrode extends may be parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2110. In this way, the heat generated by the electrode portion 2140 may be transferred to the wide surface of the tubular portion 2110, so that the heat may be transferred efficiently.

The region extending from the electrode portion 2140 and built into the body portion 2120 may be located at a distance from the region of the body portion 2120, specifically, from the lower surface of the body portion 2120. That is, each end portion of the electrode portion 2140 facing in the opposite direction from the terminal 2140T may be formed at a distance from the lower surface of the body portion 2120.

Accordingly, the risk of electric leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 2120 and the electrode portion 2540 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, the electrode portion 2140 may include a conductive portion (not shown) connected to the terminal 2140T to provide current to the electrode portion 2140, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and may be connected to a control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In this case, the electrode portion 2140 may be implemented in a two-phase form and may include two electrodes.

In an optional embodiment, the two electrodes may be respectively positioned on both sides of the tubular portion 2110. For example, the two electrodes may be positioned in different directions relative to the tubular portion 2110, and in a specific embodiment, the two electrodes may be positioned in opposite directions. Accordingly, the electrolyzed water IW may be uniformly heated by the two electrodes.

Heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be a device arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, specifically, may be configured to form the inner region of tubular portion 2110. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 2140.

For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2130 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2110, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 2110. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 2120. That is, the heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be arranged to connect the inlet 2111 with the outlet 2112 between the inlet 2111 and the outlet 2112 of the tubular portion 2110.

Accordingly, the unheated fluid CW supplied through the inlet 2111 can remain in contact with the heat-dissipating portion 2130 for a relatively long period of time while being retained within the heat-dissipating portion 2130 or moving within the internal region. That is, the unheated fluid CW can receive heat from the heated electrolyzed water IW over an extended period of time, thereby increasing heating efficiency.

As described above, the heat dissipating portion 2130 may be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid medium WT, and, for example, the outer surface of the heat dissipating portion 2130 may be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW, and the inner surface of the heat dissipating portion 2130 may be in contact with the fluid medium WT.

Heat-dissipating portion 2130 may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity and may include, for example, a metallic material. Heat from electrolyzed water IW can be easily transferred to fluid WT via heat-dissipating portion 2130.

The heat dissipating portion 2130 may be configured to surround one region in which the fluid medium WT is located and thus surround the outer side of the region in which the fluid medium WT is located.

In addition, the electrolyzed water IW may be arranged to surround the heat dissipating portion 2130 on the outer side of the heat dissipating portion 2130.

In an embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 2130 may include an insulating layer.

As shown in Fig. 32, in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 2130 may include a first insulating layer IIL1 on the side surface facing the electrolyzed water IW and a second insulating layer IIL2 on the side surface facing the fluid WT.

In addition, in another embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 2130 may optionally include only the first insulating layer IIL1 on the side surface facing the electrolyzed water IW, or may include only the second insulating layer 2IIL on the side surface facing the fluid WT.

In an embodiment, the first insulating layer IIL1 or the second insulating layer IIL2 may include an inorganic layer such as a ceramic material or the like.

In another example, the first insulating layer IIL1 or the second insulating layer IIL2 may include an organic layer such as a resin layer, and may also include a Teflon resin insulating layer as a specific example.

The first insulating layer IIL1 can reduce the current passing into the heat-dissipating portion 2130 through the electrolyzed water IW and can reduce or prevent the retention of the leakage current flow in the tubular portion 2110 or the fluid WT. Furthermore, when the leakage current components remain in the heat-dissipating portion 2130, the first insulating layer IIL1 can reduce or prevent the leakage current components from passing into the fluid WT, thereby reducing the occurrence of electric shock that may occur during the passage of the fluid WT.

Fig. 34 is a view schematically showing an embodiment (21110) of the tubular portion of Fig. 30.

As shown in Fig. 34, the tubular portion 21110 may include an inlet region 21113 on one side, an outlet region 21112 on the other side, and a flow channel region 21111 located between the inlet region 21113 and the outlet region 21112.

The inlet region 21113 may be a region through which the unheated fluid medium CW is supplied, and the outlet region 21112 may be a region through which the heated fluid medium HW is discharged. For example, the fluid medium WT may be supplied through the inlet region 21113, heated by the body portion 2120 while passing through the flow channel region 21111, and then discharged to the outside through the outlet region 21112.

In an embodiment, the body portion 2120 may include two grooves through which the tubular portion 21110 passes. For example, the inlet region 21113 of the tubular portion 21110 may be inserted into one groove included in the body portion 2120, and the outlet region 21112 of the tubular portion 21110 may be inserted into another groove.

In an optional embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 21111 may include a plurality of projections and recesses. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 21111 may be formed in a shape similar to the outer shape of a bellows. In another example, the outer peripheral surface of the flow channel region 21111 may include a plurality of projections formed to project outward.

Thus, in the position in which the flow channel region 21111 is located within the housing portion 2120, the area in contact with the electrolyzed water IW can be increased. Accordingly, the fluid WT passing through the flow channel region 21111 can more efficiently receive the heat from the electrolyzed water IW.

In an embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 21113 may be formed in the form of a slightly curved surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 21113 may not include a protruding or recessed region. In this way, the connection characteristics when the inlet region 21113 is connected to the groove included in the body portion 2120 may be improved. For example, the inlet region 21113 may not include an empty gap formed by a portion of the inlet region 21113 that is protruding or recessed when connected to the groove included in the body portion 2120. In this way, the leakage of electrolyzed water IW located inside the body portion 2120 to the outside can be prevented, or the passage of foreign substances or gas from the outside into the body portion 2120 can be prevented.

In an embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 21112 may be formed in the form of a slightly curved surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 21112 may not include a protruding or recessed region. In this way, the connection characteristics when the outlet region 21112 is connected to the groove included in the body portion 2120 may be improved. For example, the outlet region 21112 may not include an empty gap formed by a portion of the outlet region 21112 that is protruding or recessed when connected to the groove included in the body portion 2120. In this way, the leakage of electrolyzed water IW located inside the body portion 2120 to the outside can be prevented, or the passage of foreign substances or gas from the outside into the body portion 2120 can be prevented.

In an optional embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, an outer discharge region, including a protruding or recessed region on its outer peripheral surface, can be additionally formed at one end of the discharge region 21112, for example, at the end portion of the discharge region 21112 opposite the flow channel region 21111. Thus, when the outer discharge region is connected to another device, the area in contact with the other device can increase, and thus the heat exchange efficiency can be improved. For example, when connected to a separate heating device, heat can be efficiently transferred to the separate heating device.

In another optional embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, an outer outlet region, including a protruding or recessed region on its outer peripheral surface, can be further formed at one end of the inlet region 21113, for example, at the end portion of the inlet region 21113 opposite the flow channel region 21111. In this way, when the outer inlet region is connected to another device, the area in contact with the other device can increase, and thus the heat exchange efficiency can be improved. For example, when connected to a separate heating device, heat can be efficiently obtained from the separate heating device.

Figs. 35-38 are views schematically showing various modified examples of the tubular portion, and Fig. 38 is a view showing a portion of the perspective view of Fig. 37.

Specific descriptions of the body portion, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

As shown in Fig. 35, in a modified example, the heat dissipating portion 21130 of the tubular portion 21130 may include a base 21131 and a projection 21132.

The base 21131 may be a member that forms the entire outer shape of the heat-dissipating portion 21130.

The base 21131 may be formed in a shape that surrounds the fluid WT and may be formed in a shape similar to, for example, a cylinder.

A region may be formed on the inner side of the base 21131, and the electrode portion 2140 may be located on the outer side of the base 21131.

The projection 21132 may be a member for easily transferring heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 21130. For example, the projection 21132 may be a member for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water IW to ensure easy transfer of heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 21130, thereby increasing the heat transfer efficiency.

The projection 21132 may be connected to the base 21131 and configured to project outward from the base 21131.

In an embodiment, a plurality of projections 21132 may be formed, for example, a plurality of projections 21132 may be formed along the outer periphery of the base 21131.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of projections 21132 may have a shape extending in one direction, and, for example, each of the projections 21132 may extend in a normal direction from the outer surface of the base 21131. In addition, the projections 21132 may be located at a distance from each other, and accordingly, a spaced region may be formed between the projections 21132, and electrolyzed water IW may be filled into it.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of protrusions 21132 may have an elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 21130 and may have a length in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 21130, for example, the longitudinal direction of the base 21131.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 21132 may have a length in a direction having an acute angle or an obtuse angle, without being parallel to the longitudinal direction of the base 21131.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 21132 may be formed curved relative to the longitudinal direction of the base 21131.

With this structure, the contact area between the protrusions 21132 and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the heat transfer efficiency can be improved.

Heat-dissipating portion 21130 may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity and may include, for example, a metallic material. Heat from electrolyzed water (EW) can be easily transferred to fluid medium (WT) via heat-dissipating portion 21130.

In addition, in an optional embodiment, the heat-dissipating portion 21130 may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the fluid WT, and in another example, the heat-dissipating portion 21130 may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the electrolyzed water IW. This may reduce or prevent the flow of current through the heat-dissipating portion 21130 from the electrolyzed water IW.

As shown in Fig. 36, in a modified example, the heat dissipating portion 21130' of the tubular portion 21130' may include a base 21131' and a projection 21132'.

The base 21131' may be a member that forms the entire outer shape of the heat-dissipating portion 21130'.

The base 21131' may be formed in a shape that surrounds the fluid WT and may be formed in a shape similar to, for example, a cylinder.

A region may be formed on the inner side of the base 21131', and the electrode portion 2140 may be located on the outer side of the base 21131'.

The projection 21132' may be a member for easily transferring heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 21130'. For example, the projection 21132' may be a member for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water IW to ensure easy transfer of heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 21130', thereby increasing the heat transfer efficiency.

The projection 21132' may be connected to the base 21131' and configured to project outward from the base 21131'.

In an embodiment, a plurality of projections 21132' may be formed, for example, a plurality of projections 21132' may be formed along the outer periphery of the base 21131'.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of projections 21132' may be configured to project in an inclined direction relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 21131'. For example, each of the plurality of projections 21132' may be configured to project and have an acute angle or an obtuse angle relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 21131'.

In addition, in a particular embodiment, each of the plurality of projections 21132' may have a shape inclined in the same direction when each of the plurality of projections 21132' has a shape inclined relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 21131'. In the example as shown in Fig. 36, each of the plurality of projections 21132' may have a shape inclined in a clockwise direction relative to the outer peripheral surface of the base 21131'.

Accordingly, the electrolyzed water IW can flow along the inclined direction of the protrusion 21132', so that in the inner region of the body portion 2120, the electrolyzed water IW can easily move, thereby improving the uniformity of heating.

In an optional embodiment, each of the plurality of protrusions 21132' may have an elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 21130' and may have a length in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heat-dissipating portion 21130', for example, the longitudinal direction of the base 21131'.

Furthermore, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 21132' may have a length in a direction having an acute angle or an obtuse angle, without being parallel to the longitudinal direction of the base 21131'.

In addition, in another example, each of the plurality of projections 21132' may be formed curved relative to the longitudinal direction of the base 21131'.

With this structure, the contact area between the protrusions 21132' and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the heat transfer efficiency can be improved.

Heat-dissipating portion 21130' may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity and may include, for example, a metallic material. Heat from fluid WT can be easily transferred to electrolyzed water IW via heat-dissipating portion 21130'.

In addition, in an optional embodiment, the heat-dissipating portion 21130' may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the fluid WT, and in another example, the heat-dissipating portion 21130' may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the electrolyzed water IW. This may reduce or prevent the current from passing through the heat-dissipating portion 21130' from the electrolyzed water IW.

As shown in Fig. 37 and 38, in a modified example, the heat dissipating portion 21130" of the tubular portion 21130" may include a base 21131" and a projection 11132".

The base 21131" may be a member that forms the entire outer shape of the heat-dissipating portion 21130".

The base 21131" may be formed in a shape that surrounds the fluid WT and may be formed in a shape similar to, for example, a cylinder.

A region may be formed on the inner side of the base 21131", and the electrode portion 2140 may be located on the outer side of the base 21131".

The projection 21132" may be a member for easily transferring heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 21130". For example, the projection 21132" may be a member for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water IW to ensure easy transfer of heat from the electrolyzed water IW to the heat-dissipating portion 21130", thereby increasing the heat transfer efficiency.

The projection 11132" can be formed to project outward along the outer surface of the base 21131", and in a particular embodiment, the projection 11132" can be formed in the form of a screw thread. For example, the projection 11132" can be formed inclined while forming a wing shape along the outer periphery of the base 21131".

In an optional embodiment, the projection 11132" may include at least one connected portion extending from the upper portion to the lower portion of the outer surface of the base 21131". However, not all regions need to be connected, and at least one discontinuous portion may also be included.

Accordingly, the electrolyzed water IW can pass along the screw thread of the protrusion 11132", so that in the inner region of the body portion 2120, the electrolyzed water IW can easily move, thereby improving the heating uniformity. That is, at least a part of the electrolyzed water IW can continuously come into contact with the heat-dissipating portion 21130" while moving along the protrusion 11132" in the form of a screw thread, thereby increasing the heating efficiency and improving the heating uniformity.

In addition, with this design, the contact area between the protrusions 21132" and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the heat transfer efficiency can be improved.

The heat-dissipating portion 21130" may be made of a material having high thermal conductivity and may be configured to include, for example, a metallic material. The heat of the fluid medium WT can be easily transferred to the electrolyzed water IW via the heat-dissipating portion 21130".

In addition, in an optional embodiment, the heat dissipating portion 21130" may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the fluid WT, and in another example, the heat dissipating portion 21130" may include an insulating layer (not shown) on one side facing the electrolyzed water IW. This may reduce or prevent the current from passing through the heat dissipating portion 21130" from the fluid WT.

Fig. 39 is a view for describing an embodiment in which the tubular portion 2210 and the body portion 2220 are connected to each other. The drawing shows that only the outlet 2212 of the tubular portion 2210 is connected to the body portion 2220, but it should be understood that the technical structure of the present embodiment can also be used for the inlet 2211 of the tubular portion 2210 connected to the body portion 2220.

As shown in Fig. 39, one side of the tubular portion 2210 may be arranged to pass through the body portion 2220, and the tubular portion 2210 may be fixedly connected to the body portion 2220.

In an embodiment, the tubular portion 2210 may include a connecting portion 2213 for connecting to the body portion 2220. The connecting portion 2213 may be formed along the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion 2210. The connecting portion 2213 is connected to at least a portion of the body portion 2220, and thus the tubular portion 2210 and the body portion 2220 may ultimately be firmly fixed to each other.

In an optional embodiment, the connecting portion 2213 may include a connecting element 2214, and the body portion 2220 may include a pipe connecting portion 2221 for connecting with the connecting portion 2213. In this case, the pipe connecting portion 2221 may include a connecting hole 2222, with which the connecting element 2214 is connected. That is, the connecting element 2214 may be an element for connecting a screw, a bolt, a nail, and the like, and the connecting hole 2222 may be an element for securely connecting the tubular portion 2210 with the body portion 2220 by inserting the connecting element 2214 into it.

In another embodiment, the tubular portion 2210 and the body portion 2220 may be optionally connected to each other by welding, gluing, or the like without using a separate connecting element.

In another embodiment, the tubular portion 2210 and the body portion 2220 may be optionally connected to each other by a separate connecting member, and then further connected to each other by means such as welding or gluing.

Accordingly, the tubular portion 2210 can be easily and firmly connected to the body portion 2220. That is, it is possible to prevent the separation of the tubular portion 2210 from the body portion 2220.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 2210, the body portion 2220, the electrode portion 2240, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 40 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 41 is a sectional view along line BIII-BIII' in Fig. 40, and Fig. 42 is a sectional view along line BIV-BIV' in Fig. 41.

As shown in Fig. 40-42, the heating device 2300 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2310 and a body portion 2320.

A fluid medium WT may be located within the tubular portion 2310. The fluid medium WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

The tubular portion 2310 may be formed as a pipe, comprising an outer wall and an inner wall, and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, the tubular portion 2310 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 2310 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, the tubular portion 2310 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, the tubular portion 2310 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 2320 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 2310 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 2310.

The housing portion 2320 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 2320 may be configured as a column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 2320 may be configured as a cylinder. In another example, the housing portion 2320 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 2310 may be made longer than the body portion 2320.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular portion 2310 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2320. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular portion 2310, at least a portion of the fluid WT may be located inside the body portion 2320. In this case, a partial region of the tubular portion 2310 may be open to the outer side of the body portion 2320, and, in particular, both ends of the tubular portion 2310 may be open to the outer side of the body portion 2320.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular part 2310 may include an inlet 2311 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body part 2320, and an outlet 2312 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body part 2320. For example, the tubular part 2310 may include an inlet 2311 on one side and an outlet 2312 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 2311 and the outlet 2312. That is, one end of the tubular part 2310, open to the outside of the body part 2320, may be an inlet 2311, and the other end of the tubular part 2310, open to the outside of the body part 2320, may be an outlet 2312.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 2310, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 2311 of the tubular portion 2310 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 2312 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 2311 of the tubular portion 2310 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 2312 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 2311.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet 2311, can be supplied to the tubular part 2310 and then heated in the body part 2320, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 2310 through the outlet 2312.

Since the body portion 2320 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 2310, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 2320 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 2310 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 2320, and the electrode portion 2340 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 2320. The electrode portion 2340 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 2310. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2310, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 2310 may include a heat-dissipating portion 2330. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2330 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water WT.

Heat-dissipating portion 2330 may be arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 2330 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, specifically, may be configured to form the inner region of tubular portion 2310. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 2330 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 2340.

For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2330 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2310, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 2310. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating portion 2330 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 2320. That is, the heat-dissipating portion 2330 may be arranged to connect the inlet 2311 with the outlet 2312 between the inlet 2311 and the outlet 2312 of the tubular portion 2310.

The fluid WT may be located inside the tubular portion 2310. The fluid WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 2310.

For example, the fluid WT may be located inside the heat dissipating portion 2330 of the tubular portion 2310, and the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat dissipating portion 2330.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular portion 2310 may be curved within the body portion 2320.

When a specific embodiment is described again with reference to Figs. 41 and 42, the tubular portion 2310 may include a curved region so that the tubular portion 2310 is formed approximately in a "U" shape within the body portion 2320. Thus, the flow channel through which the fluid WT passes within the body portion 2320 is also curved.

For example, based on Fig. 41, the WT fluid may flow in a downward direction after being supplied through the inlet 2311, flow in a lateral direction in the curved region, and then flow in an upward direction to the outlet 2312. Accordingly, the time during which the WT fluid remains inside the tubular portion 2310 increases, and thus the time during which the WT fluid receives heat from the body portion 2320 increases, providing more efficient heating of the WT fluid.

While the tubular portion 2310 is shown as being curved vertically, the present invention is not limited to this and it should be understood that the tubular portion 2310 may be curved in a curved shape.

The body portion 2320 may include an electrode portion 2340 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 2340 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2320, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 2310.

In addition, the electrode portion 2340 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 2330.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 2340 may include a plurality of electrodes.

Each of the plurality of electrodes may be positioned within the housing portion 2320 with the ability to contact the electrolyzed water IW.

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2340 may include a region built inside the body portion 2320 and a terminal 2340T open to the outside of the body portion 2320. Here, the region built inside the body portion 2320 may be a region from which heat is generated by a current supplied from the outside, and the terminal 2340T may be a region connected to an external power source for receiving current.

The electrolyzed water IW can be heated by the current supplied to the electrode portion 2340. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular portion 2310, and the fluid medium WT can be heated.

A plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the interior region of the housing portion 2320.

For example, a plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from one another in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 2330 of the housing portion 2320, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically a linear shape. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2340 may overlap the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 2310, relative to one direction. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2340 may be located without direct contact with the tubular portion 2310 or may not pass through the tubular portion 2310.

For example, based on Fig. 42, the tubular portion 2310 may be located on the lower side, and the electrode portion 2340 may be located above the tubular portion 2310 such that the electrode portion 2340 is not in direct contact with the tubular portion 2310 or does not pass through the tubular portion 2310.

In an embodiment, the electrode may be arranged parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2310. For example, the electrode may be formed to extend in a linear form to have a length, and the direction in which the electrode extends may be parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2310. That is, based on Fig. 41, the electrode may be made parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2310. Thus, the heat generated by the electrode portion 2340 can be quickly transferred to the wide surface of the tubular portion 2310, so that the heat can be transferred efficiently.

The region extending from the electrode portion 2340 and built into the body portion 2320 may be located at a distance from the region of the body portion 2320, specifically, from the lower surface of the body portion 2320. That is, each end section of the electrode portion 2340 facing in the opposite direction from the terminal 2340T may be formed at a distance from the lower surface of the body portion 2320.

Accordingly, the risk of electric leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 2320 and the electrode portion 2340 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, the electrode portion 2340 may include a conductive portion (not shown) connected to the terminal 2340T to provide current to the electrode portion 2340, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and may be connected to the control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2340 may be in a two-phase form and may include two electrodes, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 2310, the body portion 2320, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 2340 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 43 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 44 is a sectional view along line BV-BV in Fig. 43, and Fig. 45 is a sectional view along line BVI-BVI' in Fig. 44.

As shown in Fig. 43-45, the heating device 2400 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2410 and a body portion 2420.

A fluid medium WT may be located within the tubular portion 2410. The fluid medium WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 2410 may be formed as a pipe, comprising an outer wall and an inner wall, and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 2410 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2410 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 2410 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2410 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 2420 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 2410 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 2410.

The housing portion 2420 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 2420 may be configured as a column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 2420 may be configured as a cylinder. In another example, the housing portion 2420 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 2410 may be made longer than the body portion 2420.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular part 2410 can be located on the inner side of the body part 2420. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2410, at least a part of the fluid WT can be located inside the body part 2420. In this case, a partial region of the tubular part 2410 can be open to the outer side of the body part 2420, and, in particular, both ends of the tubular part 2410 can be open to the outer side of the body part 2420.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular part 2410 may include an inlet 2411 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body part 2420, and an outlet 2412 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body part 2420. For example, the tubular part 2410 may include an inlet 2411 on one side and an outlet 2412 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 2411 and the outlet 2412. That is, one end of the tubular part 2410, open to the outside of the body part 2420, may be an inlet 2411, and the other end of the tubular part 2410, open to the outside of the body part 2420, may be an outlet 2412.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 2410, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 2411 of the tubular portion 2410 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 2412 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 2411 of the tubular portion 2410 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 2412 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 2411.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet opening 2411, can be supplied into the tubular part 2410 and then heated in the body part 2420, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 2410 through the outlet opening 2412.

Since the body portion 2420 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 2410, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 2420 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 2410 and thus can be heated effectively.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 2420, and the electrode portion 2440 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 2420. The electrode portion 2440 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 2410. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2410, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 2410 may include a heat-dissipating portion 2430. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2430 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water WT.

Heat-dissipating portion 2430 may be arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 2430 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, specifically, may be configured to form the interior of tubular portion 2410. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 2430 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 2440.

For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2430 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2410, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 2410. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating portion 2430 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 2420. That is, the heat-dissipating portion 2430 may be arranged to connect the inlet opening 2411 with the outlet opening 2412 between the inlet opening 2411 and the outlet opening 2412 of the tubular portion 2410.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 2410. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 2410.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 2430 of the tubular portion 2410, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 2430.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular portion 2410 may be curved within the body portion 2420, for example, two regions thereof may be curved.

When a specific embodiment is described with reference to Figs. 44 and 45, the tubular portion 2410 may include a curved region such that the tubular portion 2410 is formed approximately in an "S" shape inside the body portion 2420. Thus, the flow channel through which the fluid WT passes inside the body portion 2420 is also curved.

For example, based on Fig. 44, the fluid WT can pass in the upward direction after being supplied through the inlet 2411, pass in the lateral direction in the curved region, pass in the downward direction in the curved region, pass again in the lateral direction in the curved region, and then pass again in the upward direction in the curved region to the outlet 2412. Accordingly, the residence time of the fluid WT inside the tubular part 2410 is relatively further increased, and thus the time for the fluid WT to receive heat from the body part 2420 is increased, providing more efficient heating of the fluid WT.

While the tubular portion 2410 is shown as being curved vertically, the present invention is not limited to this and it should be understood that the tubular portion 2410 may be curved in a curved shape.

The body portion 2420 may include an electrode portion 2440 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 2440 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2420, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 2410.

In addition, the electrode portion 2440 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 2430.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 2440 may include a plurality of electrodes.

Each of the plurality of electrodes may be positioned within the housing portion 2420 with the ability to contact the electrolyzed water IW.

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2440 may include a region built inside the body portion 2420 and a terminal 2440T open to the outside of the body portion 2420. Here, the region built inside the body portion 2420 may be a section from which heat is generated by a current supplied from the outside, and the terminal 2440T may be a section connected to an external power source for receiving current.

The electrolyzed water IW can be heated by the current supplied to the electrode portion 2440. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular portion 2410, and the fluid medium WT can be heated.

A plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the interior region of the housing portion 2420.

For example, a plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from one another in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 2430 of the housing portion 2420, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically a linear shape. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2440 may overlap the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 2410, relative to one direction. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2440 may be located without direct contact with the tubular portion 2410 or may not pass through the tubular portion 2410.

For example, based on Fig. 45, the tubular portion 2410 may be located on the lower side, and the electrode portion 2440 may be located above the tubular portion 2410 such that the electrode portion 2440 is not in direct contact with the tubular portion 2410 or does not pass through the tubular portion 2410.

In an embodiment, the electrode may be arranged parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2410. For example, the electrode may be designed to extend in a linear form to have a length, and the direction in which the electrode extends may be parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2410. That is, based on Fig. 44, the electrode may be designed parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2410. In this way, the heat generated by the electrode portion 2440 can be quickly transferred to the wide surface of the tubular portion 2410, so that the heat can be transferred efficiently.

The region extending from the electrode portion 2440 and built into the housing portion 2420 may be located at a distance from the region of the housing portion 2420, specifically, from the lower surface of the housing portion 2420. That is, each end section of the electrode portion 2440 facing in the opposite direction from the terminal 2440T may be formed at a distance from the lower surface of the housing portion 2420.

Accordingly, the risk of electrical leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 2420 and the electrode portion 2440 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, the electrode portion 2440 may include a conductive portion (not shown) connected to the terminal 2440T to provide current to the electrode portion 2440, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and may be connected to the control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2440 may be in a three-phase form and may include three electrodes, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 2410, the body portion 2420, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 2440 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 46 is a view schematically showing an embodiment (21410) of the tubular portion of Fig. 44.

As shown in Fig. 46, as in the tubular portion 21110 described with reference to Fig. 34, the tubular portion 24410 according to the present embodiment may include an inlet region 21413 on one side thereof and an outlet region 21412 on the other side thereof, and may include a flow channel region 21411 located between the inlet region 21413 and the outlet region 21412.

The inlet region 21413 may be a region into which unheated fluid medium CW is supplied, and the outlet region 21412 may be a region through which heated fluid medium HW is discharged. For example, fluid medium WT may be supplied through the inlet region 21413, heated by the body portion 2420 while passing through the flow channel region 21411, and then discharged to the outside through the outlet region 21412.

The outer peripheral surface of flow channel region 21411 may include a plurality of projections and recesses. For example, the outer peripheral surface of flow channel region 21411 may be configured in a shape similar to the outer shape of a bellows. In another example, the outer peripheral surface of flow channel region 21411 may include a plurality of projections configured to project outward.

In an optional embodiment, at least one region of the flow channel region 21411 can be curved. For example, at least one region of the flow channel region 21411 can be curved inside the body portion 2420. Thus, since the fluid WT passes through the curved region 21411 of the flow channel, the residence time of the fluid WT inside the body portion 2420 increases. Moreover, according to this, in the position in which the flow channel region 21411 is located inside the body portion 2420, the area in contact with the electrolyzed water IW can increase. Accordingly, the fluid WT passing through the flow channel region 21411 can more effectively receive heat from the electrolyzed water IW.

In an embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 21413 may be designed in the form of a slightly curved surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the inlet region 21413 may not include a protruding or recessed region. In this way, the connection characteristics when the inlet region 21413 is connected to the groove included in the body portion 2420 may be improved. For example, the inlet region 21413 may not include an empty gap formed by a portion of the inlet region 21413 that is protruding or recessed when connected to the groove included in the body portion 2420. In this way, the leakage of electrolyzed water IW located inside the body portion 2420 to the outside can be prevented, or the passage of foreign substances or gas from the outside into the body portion 2420 can be prevented.

In an embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 21412 may be designed in the form of a slightly curved surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the outlet region 21412 may not include a protruding or recessed region. In this way, the connection characteristics when the outlet region 21412 is connected to the groove included in the body portion 2420 may be improved. For example, the outlet region 21412 may not include an empty gap formed by a portion of the outlet region 21412 that is protruding or recessed when connected to the groove included in the body portion 2420. In this way, leakage of electrolyzed water IW located inside the body portion 2420 to the outside can be prevented, or the passage of foreign substances or gas from the outside into the body portion 2420 can be prevented.

In an optional embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, an outer discharge region, including a protruding or recessed region on its outer peripheral surface, can be additionally provided at one end of the discharge region 21412, for example, at the end portion of the discharge region 21412 opposite the flow channel region 21411. Thus, when the outer discharge region is connected to another device, the area in contact with the other device can increase, and thus the heat exchange efficiency can be improved. For example, when connected to a separate heating device, heat can be efficiently transferred to the separate heating device.

In another optional embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, an outer outlet region including a protruding or recessed region on its outer peripheral surface may be further provided at one end of the inlet region 21413, for example at the end portion of the region

21413 of the inlet, opposite the region 21411 of the flow channel. Thus, when the outer region of the inlet is connected to another device, the area in contact with the other device can be increased, and thus the efficiency of heat exchange can be improved. For example, when connected to a separate heating device, heat can be efficiently obtained from the separate heating device.

Fig. 47 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 48 is a sectional view along line BVII-BVII' in Fig. 47, and Fig. 49 is a sectional view along line BVIII-BVIII' of Fig. 44.

As shown in Fig. 47-49, the heating device 2500 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2510 and a body portion 2520.

The fluid WT may be located within the tubular portion 2510. The fluid WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 2510 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 2510 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2510 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 2510 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2510 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 2520 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 2510 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 2510.

The housing portion 2520 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 2520 may be configured as a column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 2520 may be configured as a cylinder. In another example, the housing portion 2520 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 2510 may be made longer than the body portion 2520.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular part 2510 can be located on the inner side of the body part 2520. Accordingly, when the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2510, at least a part of the fluid WT can be located inside the body part 2520. In this case, a partial region of the tubular part 2510 can be open to the outer side of the body part 2520, and, in particular, both ends of the tubular part 2510 can be open to the outer side of the body part 2520.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular part 2510 may include an inlet 2511 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body part 2520, and an outlet 2512 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body part 2520. For example, the tubular part 2510 may include an inlet 2511 on one side and an outlet 2512 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid is located between the inlet 2511 and the outlet 2512. That is, one end of the tubular part 2510, open to the outside of the body part 2520, may be an inlet 2511, and the other end of the tubular part 2510, open to the outside of the body part 2520, may be an outlet 2512.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 2510, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 2511 of the tubular portion 2510 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 2512 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 2511 of the tubular portion 2510 before heating. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 2512 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 2511.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet 2511, can be supplied to the tubular part 2510 and then heated in the body part 2520, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 2510 through the outlet 2512.

Since the body portion 2520 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 2510, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 2520 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 2510 and thus can be heated effectively.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 2520, and the electrode portion 2540 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 2520. The electrode portion 2540 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 2510. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2510, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 2510 may include a heat-dissipating portion 2530. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2530 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water WT.

Heat-dissipating portion 2530 may be arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 2530 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, specifically, may be configured to form the interior of tubular portion 2510. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 2530 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 2540.

For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2530 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2510, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 2510. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating portion 2530 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 2520. That is, the heat-dissipating portion 2530 may be arranged to connect the inlet 2511 with the outlet 2512 between the inlet 2511 and the outlet 2512 of the tubular portion 2510.

The fluid WT may be located inside the tubular portion 2510. The fluid WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 2510.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 2530 of the tubular portion 2510, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 2530.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular portion 2510 may be curved within the body portion 2520, for example, two regions thereof may be curved.

When a specific embodiment is described with reference to Figs. 48 and 49, the tubular portion 2510 may include a curved region so that the tubular portion 2510 is formed approximately in a "W" shape inside the body portion 2520. Thus, the flow channel through which the fluid WT passes inside the body portion 2520 is also curved.

For example, based on Fig. 48, the fluid WT can pass in a downward direction after being supplied through the inlet opening 2511, pass in an upward direction through the curved regions, pass again in a downward direction through the curved regions, and then pass again in an upward direction to the outlet opening 2512 after passing through the curved regions. Accordingly, the residence time of the fluid WT inside the tubular part 2510 is relatively further increased, and thus the time for the fluid WT to receive heat from the body part 2520 is increased, ensuring more efficient heating of the fluid WT.

While the tubular portion 2510 is shown as being curved vertically, the present invention is not limited to this and it should be understood that the tubular portion 2510 may be curved in a curved shape.

The body portion 2520 may include an electrode portion 2540 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 2540 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2520, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 2510.

In addition, the electrode portion 2540 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 2530.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 2540 may include a plurality of electrodes.

Each of the plurality of electrodes may be positioned within the housing portion 2520 with the ability to contact the electrolyzed water IW.

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2540 may include a region built inside the body portion 2520 and a terminal 2540T open to the outside of the body portion 2520. Here, the region built inside the body portion 2520 may be a section from which heat is generated by current supplied to the outside, and the terminal 2540T may be a section connected to an external power source for receiving current.

The electrolyzed water IW can be heated by the current supplied to the electrode portion 2540. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular portion 2510, and the fluid medium WT can be heated.

A plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the interior region of the housing portion 2520.

For example, a plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from one another in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 2530 of the housing portion 2520, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically a linear shape. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2540 may overlap the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 2510, relative to one direction. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2540 may be located without direct contact with the tubular portion 2510 or may not pass through the tubular portion 2510.

For example, based on Fig. 49, the tubular portion 2510 may be located on the lower side, and the electrode portion 2540 may be located above the tubular portion 2510, so that the electrode portion 2540 is not in direct contact with the tubular portion 2510 or does not pass through the tubular portion 2510.

In an embodiment, the electrode may be arranged parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2510. For example, the electrode may be designed to extend in a linear form to have a length, and the direction in which the electrode extends may be parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2510. That is, based on Fig. 48, the electrode may be designed parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2510. In this way, the heat generated by the electrode portion 2540 can be quickly transferred to the wide surface of the tubular portion 2510, so that the heat can be transferred efficiently.

In an optional embodiment based on Fig. 48, the electrodes can be arranged to be distributed over a wide range in the horizontal direction. For example, the electrodes can be respectively arranged in positions adjacent to regions located in the vertical direction between regions of the tubular portion 2510. In this way, the electrode portion 2540 can transfer heat to various positions of the tubular portion 2510.

The region extending from the electrode portion 2540 and built into the body portion 2520 may be located at a distance from the region of the body portion 2520, specifically, from the lower surface of the body portion 2520. That is, each end section of the electrode portion 2540 facing in the opposite direction from the terminal 2540T may be formed at a distance from the lower surface of the body portion 2520.

Accordingly, the risk of electrical leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 2520 and the electrode portion 2540 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, the electrode portion 2540 may include a conductive portion (not shown) connected to the terminal 2540T to provide current to the electrode portion 2540, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and may be connected to the control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In an optional embodiment, electrode portion 2540 may comprise multiple electrode assemblies, each of which is biphasic and comprises two electrodes. Alternatively, electrode portion 2540 may be three-phase and comprise three electrode assemblies. Alternatively, electrode portion 2540 may comprise both biphasic and three-phase electrode assemblies. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various electrode arrangements may be used, as long as they are designed to allow current to be supplied to generate heat.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 2510, the body portion 2520, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 2540 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 50 is a view schematically showing a modified example (2500') in Figs. 47-49.

Below, for convenience of description, the differences from the embodiment (2500) described with reference to Figs. 47-49 will be mainly described.

As in the embodiment (2500) described above, the heating device 2500' according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2510', a body portion 2520', a heat dissipating portion 2530' and an electrode portion 2540'.

In this case, the electrode portion 2540' may include a plurality of electrodes, and the electrodes may be arranged without direct contact with the tubular portion 2510' or without passing through the tubular portion 2510'.

In an optional embodiment based on Fig. 50, a plurality of electrodes may be arranged to intersect above and below the tubular portion 2510'. That is, each of the plurality of electrodes may be arranged without the possibility of direct contact with the tubular portion 2510', and may be arranged alternately on the outer side of the tubular portion 2510'.

Accordingly, the heat generated by each electrode can be transferred to the entire side surface of tubular portion 2510', allowing heat to be transferred quickly and efficiently. That is, the heat generated by the electrodes can be transferred over a large area of tubular portion 2510', rather than being transferred locally to just one region of tubular portion 2510'.

Fig. 51 is a view schematically showing a heating device according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 52 is a sectional view along line BIX-BIX' in Fig. 51, and Fig. 53 is a sectional view along line BX-BX' of Fig. 52.

As shown in Fig. 51-53, the heating device 2600 according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2610 and a body portion 2620.

A fluid medium WT may be located within the tubular portion 2610. The fluid medium WT may include various types, such as liquid or gas.

Tubular portion 2610 may be formed as a pipe comprising an outer wall and an inner wall and having a region in which the fluid WT may be located. For example, tubular portion 2610 may be formed as a pipe having a circular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2610 may be formed as a pipe having a polygonal cross-section. For example, tubular portion 2610 may be formed as a pipe having a rectangular cross-section. In another example, tubular portion 2610 may be formed as a pipe having a curved cross-section, similar to an ellipse.

The housing portion 2620 may be a device arranged to surround at least one region of the tubular portion 2610 and configured to heat the fluid medium WT located inside the tubular portion 2610.

The housing portion 2620 may have various shapes and, for example, may be in the form of a hollow box having a region formed therein.

In an optional embodiment, the housing portion 2620 may be configured as a column, such as a square column. In another example, the housing portion 2620 may be configured as a cylinder. In another example, the housing portion 2620 may be configured as a column including a curved surface, the lower surface of which is elliptical.

The tubular portion 2610 may be made longer than the body portion 2620.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular part 2610 can be located on the inner side of the body part 2620. Accordingly, when the fluid is located inside the tubular part 2610, at least a portion of the fluid WT can be located inside the body part 2620. In this case, a partial region of the tubular part 2610 can be open to the outer side of the body part 2620, and, in particular, both ends of the tubular part 2610 can be open to the outer side of the body part 2620.

In an optional embodiment, the tubular part 2610 may include an inlet 2611 through which the fluid WT passes in the direction inside the body part 2620, and an outlet 2612 through which the fluid WT is discharged in the direction outside the body part 2620. For example, the tubular part 2610 may include an inlet 2611 on one side and an outlet 2612 on the other side and may include a flow channel in which the fluid WT is located between the inlet 2611 and the outlet 2612. That is, one end of the tubular part 2610, open to the outside of the body part 2620, may be an inlet 2611, and the other end of the tubular part 2610, open to the outside of the body part 2620, may be an outlet 2612.

Accordingly, the fluid WT can pass into the tubular portion 2610, and, for example, the fluid WT can be supplied through the inlet 2611 of the tubular portion 2610 and can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 2612 along the flow channel.

Specifically, the unheated fluid medium CW may be supplied through the inlet 2611 of the tubular portion 2610 before being heated. For example, the unheated fluid medium CW may include room temperature water or low-temperature water.

The heated fluid medium HW can be discharged through the outlet opening 2612 and, for example, the fluid medium WT can be discharged, including water having a temperature higher than the temperature of the unheated fluid medium CW supplied through the inlet opening 2611.

In a specific example, unheated fluid medium CW, including water at room temperature, which is supplied through the inlet 2611, can be supplied into the tubular part 2610 and then heated in the body part 2620, and heated fluid medium HW, including heated water, can be discharged to the outside of the tubular part 2610 through the outlet 2612.

Since the body portion 2620 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tubular portion 2610, the fluid WT can contact the body portion 2620 over a large area when passing through the tubular portion 2610 and thus can be heated efficiently.

The electrolyzed water IW may be located inside the housing portion 2620, and the electrode portion 2640 for heating the electrolyzed water IW may be included in the housing portion 2620. The electrode portion 2640 may include at least one electrode.

In an embodiment, the fluid WT and the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to overlap each other, and, for example, the electrolyzed water IW can be arranged to surround the side surface of the tubular part 2610. That is, since the electrolyzed water IW is located inside the housing, and the fluid WT is located inside the tubular part 2610, the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT can be arranged to overlap each other.

The tubular portion 2610 may include a heat-dissipating portion 2630. For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2630 may be a region that is located between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW and in which heat exchange occurs between the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water WT.

Heat-dissipating portion 2630 may be arranged to differentiate between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT. For example, heat-dissipating portion 2630 may be arranged between electrolyzed water IW and fluid WT and, specifically, may be configured to form the interior of tubular portion 2610. Furthermore, heat-dissipating portion 2630 may be configured at a distance from electrode portion 2640.

For example, the heat-dissipating portion 2630 may have an elongated shape having a length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2610, and, specifically, may form a flow channel of the tubular portion 2610. Accordingly, the heat-dissipating portion 2630 may be connected to at least one surface of the body portion 2620. That is, the heat-dissipating portion 2630 may be arranged to connect the inlet 2611 with the outlet 2612 between the inlet 2611 and the outlet 2612 of the tubular portion 2610.

The fluid medium WT may be located inside the tubular portion 2610. The fluid medium WT may be located to distinguish it from the electrolyzed water IW located outside the tubular portion 2610.

For example, the fluid medium WT may be located inside the heat-dissipating portion 2630 of the tubular portion 2610, and the fluid medium WT and the electrolyzed water IW may be located to be distinguished from each other by the heat-dissipating portion 2630.

In an embodiment, at least one region of the tubular portion 2610 may be curved within the body portion 2620, for example, two regions thereof may be curved.

When a specific embodiment is described with reference to Figs. 52 and 53, the tubular portion 2610 may include a plurality of vertically curved regions within the body portion 2620. Thus, the flow channel through which the fluid WT passes within the body portion 2620 is also curved.

For example, based on Fig. 52, the WT fluid can be supplied through the inlet 2611 in such a way that the flow changes direction multiple times, specifically five times, in the vertical direction. Accordingly, the residence time of the WT fluid within the tubular portion 2610 is relatively further increased, and thus the time for the WT fluid to receive heat from the housing portion 2620 is increased, ensuring more efficient heating of the WT fluid. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible for the tubular portion 2610 to further include a curved region, so that the flow of the WT fluid changes direction more than the aforementioned number of times, if necessary.

In this case, the tubular part 2610 can be bent not only in a curvilinear shape, but can also be bent vertically.

The body portion 2620 may include an electrode portion 2640 having one or more electrodes.

At least one region of the electrode portion 2640 may be located on the inner side of the body portion 2620, for example, may be located on the outer side of the tubular portion 2610.

In addition, the electrode portion 2640 may be arranged to block the electrolyzed water IW to heat the electrolyzed water IW in the outer region of the heat dissipating portion 2630.

In an embodiment, the electrode portion 2640 may include a plurality of electrodes.

Each of the plurality of electrodes may be positioned within the housing portion 2620 with the ability to contact the electrolyzed water IW.

In an optional embodiment, the electrode portion 2640 may include a region built inside the body portion 2620 and a terminal 2640T open to the outside of the body portion 2620. Here, the region built inside the body portion 2620 may be a section from which heat is generated by a current supplied from the outside, and the terminal 2640T may be a section connected to an external power source for receiving current.

The electrolyzed water IW can be heated by the current supplied to the electrode portion 2640. The heat generated by heating the electrolyzed water IW is transferred to the fluid medium WT in the tubular portion 2610, and the fluid medium WT can be heated.

A plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from each other at an interval in the interior region of the housing portion 2620.

For example, a plurality of electrodes may be located at a distance from one another in the outer region of the heat-dissipating portion 2630 of the housing portion 2620, and each of them may have an elongated shape, specifically a linear shape. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2640 may overlap the fluid medium WT, which is located inside the tubular portion 2610, relative to one direction. Furthermore, the electrode portion 2640 may be located without direct contact with the tubular portion 2610 or may not pass through the tubular portion 2610.

For example, based on Fig. 49, the tubular portion 2610 may be located on the lower side, and the electrode portion 2640 may be located above the tubular portion 2610 such that the electrode portion 2640 is not in direct contact with the tubular portion 2610 or does not pass through the tubular portion 2610.

In an embodiment, the electrode may be arranged parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2610. For example, the electrode may be designed to extend in a linear form to have a length, and the direction in which the electrode extends may be parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion 2610. That is, based on Fig. 48, the electrode may be designed parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tubular portion 2610. Thus, the heat generated by the electrode portion 2640 can be quickly transferred to the wide surface of the tubular portion 2610, so that the heat can be transferred efficiently.

In an optional embodiment based on Fig. 53, the electrodes can be arranged to be distributed over a wide range in the horizontal direction. For example, the electrodes can be respectively arranged in positions adjacent to sections located in the vertical direction between sections of the tubular portion 2610. In this way, the electrode portion 2640 can transfer heat to various positions of the tubular portion 2610.

The region extending from the electrode portion 2640 and built into the body portion 2620 may be located at a distance from the region of the body portion 2620, specifically, from the lower surface of the body portion 2620. That is, each end portion of the electrode portion 2640 facing in the opposite direction from the terminal 2640T may be formed at a distance from the lower surface of the body portion 2620.

Accordingly, the risk of electrical leakage or short circuit that may occur due to direct contact between the body portion 2620 and the electrode portion 2640 can be reduced, and the heating process of electrolyzed water IW can be performed stably.

In addition, the electrode portion 2640 may include a conductive portion (not shown) connected to the terminal 2640T to provide current to the electrode portion 2640, and the conductive portion (not shown) is a conductor in the form of a wire and may be connected to the control portion of the electrodes (not shown).

In an optional embodiment, electrode portion 2640 may comprise multiple electrode assemblies, each of which is biphasic and comprises two electrodes. Alternatively, electrode portion 2640 may be three-phase and comprise three electrode assemblies. Alternatively, electrode portion 2640 may comprise both biphasic and three-phase electrode assemblies. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various electrode arrangements may be used, as long as they are designed to allow current to be supplied to generate heat.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 2610, the body portion 2620, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 2640 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

Fig. 54 is a view schematically showing a modified example (2600') of Figs. 51-53.

Below, for convenience of description, the differences from the embodiment (2600) described with reference to Figs. 51-53 will be mainly described.

As in the embodiment (2600) described above, the heating device 2600' according to the present embodiment may include a tubular portion 2610', a body portion 2620', a heat dissipating portion 2630' and an electrode portion 2640'.

In this case, the electrode portion 2640' may include a plurality of electrodes, and the electrodes may be located without direct contact with the tubular portion 2610' or without passing through the tubular portion 2610'.

In an optional embodiment based on Fig. 54, a plurality of electrodes may be arranged to intersect above and below the tubular portion 2610'. That is, each of the plurality of electrodes is arranged without the possibility of direct contact with the tubular portion 2610', and may be alternately arranged outside the tubular portion 2610'.

Accordingly, the heat generated by each electrode can be transferred to the entire side surface of tubular portion 2610', thereby quickly and efficiently transferring heat. That is, the heat generated by an electrode cannot be locally transferred to just one region of tubular portion 2610', but can be transferred across a wide area of tubular portion 2610'.

Fig. 55 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a sensor.

As shown in Fig. 55, the heating device 2600 according to the present embodiment may further include a temperature sensor 2660.

In an embodiment, the temperature sensor 2660 may be a device for measuring the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW inside the housing portion 2620 or the temperature of the fluid WT located inside the tubular portion 2610. For example, the temperature sensor 2660 may measure the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW or the fluid WT to determine whether the temperature is maintained within a predetermined temperature range.

In an embodiment, a plurality of temperature sensors 2660 may be optionally located.

A plurality of temperature sensors 2660 may be located at positions spaced apart from one another. For example, temperature sensors 2660 may be located spaced apart from one another at multiple positions along the flow path of fluid WT.

In a specific embodiment, one temperature sensor 2660 can be located in the body portion 2620 for being located near the outlet opening 2612 of the tubular portion 2610, and another temperature sensor 2660 can be located in the body portion 2620 for being located near the inlet opening 2611 of the tubular portion 2610'. However, the temperature sensors 2660 are not necessarily located both in the position near the outlet opening 2612 of the tubular portion 2610 and in the position near the inlet opening 2611 of the tubular portion 2610, and can be located in any position. In addition, the temperature sensor 2660 can be additionally located in the channel through which the fluid WT passes. Thus, the temperature sensors 2660 can be located in a plurality of positions and channels through which the fluid WT is supplied, passed and discharged, to measure the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW or the fluid WT in different positions.

Accordingly, it can be more easily determined whether the electrolyzed water IW or the fluid WT is maintained at a predetermined temperature, and the heating device 2600 can be controlled to heat the fluid WT to the required temperature.

In addition, specific descriptions of the tubular portion 2610, the body portion 2620, the fluid WT, the electrolyzed water IW, the electrode portion 2640 and the like will be omitted because the contents given in the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or can be modified and applied as necessary.

In an embodiment, the heating device 2600 may further include an overheating sensor 2670. For example, the overheating sensor 2670 may be located in at least one region of the housing portion 2620.

Overheating sensor 2670 can be a device for measuring whether the electrolyzed water IW located within housing portion 2620 or the fluid WT located within tubular portion 2610 has reached a predetermined temperature or exceeded it. This can prevent accidents due to overheating, or measure whether the fluid WT has reached a predetermined temperature and is being discharged.

In an optional embodiment, the overheating sensor 2670 can be located in a position near the outlet 2612 of the tubular portion 2610. Accordingly, the temperature of the fluid WT finally discharged from the heating device 2600 can be measured to determine whether the fluid WT is discharged at a predetermined temperature, or to determine whether the electrolyzed water IW is heated to a temperature within a safe range.

In a further embodiment, the heating device 2600 may further include a cooling portion for controlling the superheating of the electrolyzed water IW when the temperature sensor 2660 senses that the electrolyzed water IW reaches a superheating temperature.

The control part may be configured to control the current supplied to the electrode part 2640. The current supplied to each of the first electrode 2641 and the second electrode 2642 of the electrode part 2640 may be controlled by the control part, and in an embodiment, control may be performed in real time.

At the same time, the control part can check the amount of current supplied to the electrode part 2640 and control the current by increasing or decreasing the amount of current in accordance with the set value, thus preventing a sudden change in the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW.

The control section can take various forms to provide current changes. For example, the control section (not shown) can include various types of switches and may include a contactless relay, such as an SSR, for sensitive and fast control.

Fig. 56 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a buffer portion.

In the embodiment of Fig. 56, the description of the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied or modified and applied as necessary, and thus, differences from the above-described embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in Fig. 56, the heating device 2600 may further include a buffer portion 2680.

The buffer portion 2680 may be a device for buffering thermal expansion caused by heating.

That is, the fluid WT expands in volume when heated, and thus, when the electrolyzed water IW located in the housing portion 2620 is excessively overheated, the volume of the electrolyzed water IW may become greater than the volume inside the housing portion 2620. Or, when gas is located in the housing portion 2620, the pressure inside the housing portion 2620 may increase excessively when the gas is heated. In this case, the housing portion 2620 may be damaged, or a leak of the electrolyzed water IW may occur. Alternatively, the tubular portion 2610 may be damaged, leading to mixing of the electrolyzed water IW and the fluid WT.

The buffer portion 2680 may be connected to the body portion 2620 to buffer the increase in volume due to thermal expansion occurring in the body portion 2620.

In an embodiment, the housing portion 2620 and the buffer portion 2680 may communicate with each other such that electrolyzed water IW or air can be distributed between them. Furthermore, the buffer portion 2680 may be made of an elastic material and thus may expand in volume to compensate for an increase in pressure within the buffer portion 2680 and, conversely, decrease in volume when the pressure within the buffer portion 2680 decreases.

In an embodiment, a region for arranging a buffer portion 2680 may be optionally formed on one side of the body portion 2120. For example, the buffer portion 2680 may repeatedly expand and contract in response to changes in the temperature of the electrolyzed water IW in the region formed in the body portion 2120. That is, the body portion 2620 may separately include a region in which the electrolyzed water IW is arranged and heated, and a region in which the buffer portion 2680 is arranged for buffering the increase in volume caused by heating the electrolyzed water IW. In this way, problems such as expansion of the buffer portion 2680 due to direct heating by the electrolyzed water IW can be prevented, and the increase in volume due to heating the electrolyzed water IW can be buffered more effectively.

Fig. 57 is a view schematically showing an embodiment of a heating device including a control unit 2690.

As shown in Fig. 57, the heating device 2600 may further include a control unit 2690. For example, the control unit 2690 may be one element included in the above-described control part (not shown), and in another example, the control unit 2690 may be an additional element located separately.

The control unit 2690 may be a device for controlling at least one element of the heating device 2100. For example, the control unit 2690 may control the power supply circuits. In a specific example, the control unit 2690 may control the flow of current supplied to the electrode portion 2640. Accordingly, the heating of the electrolyzed water IW may be carried out accurately, and thus the temperature of the fluid WT may be stably regulated.

In one embodiment, control unit 2690 may include a thyristor, such as a power thyristor. Thus, control unit 2690 can easily and stably regulate the temperature of the fluid WT or electrolyzed water IW.

In this case, the control unit 2690 may generate heat during operation, and when the control unit 2690 includes a thyristor, the control unit 2690 may generate more heat due to the property of the thyristor.

In an embodiment, heat generated in control unit 2690 may be exchanged with fluid WT.

For example, the control unit 2690 may be positioned to shut off the WT fluid, and specifically, the control unit 2690 may be positioned in at least one position of the tubular portion 2610 to shut off the WT fluid. Accordingly, the control unit 2690 may be cooled by the WT fluid, and conversely, the WT fluid may be heated by the control unit 2690, which has the advantage of efficient heat utilization.

In a specific embodiment, the control unit 2690 can be located in a position through which the WT fluid is supplied. For example, the control unit 2690 can be located in a position near the inlet 2611 of the tubular part 2610, and, in particular, the control unit 2690 can be located on one surface of the tubular part 2610. In this way, the control unit 2690 can preheat the WT fluid passing into the heating device 2600, so that the WT fluid can quickly be heated to a predetermined temperature.

In another embodiment, the heat generated in the control unit 2690 can exchange heat with the electrolyzed water IW. For example, the control unit 2690 can be arranged to shut off the electrolyzed water IW, and, specifically, the control unit 2690 can be located in at least one position of the housing portion 2620 with the ability to shut off the electrolyzed water IW. Thus, the control unit 2690 can be cooled by the electrolyzed water IW, and, conversely, the electrolyzed water IW can be heated by the control unit 2690, which has the advantage of efficient heat utilization.

In a particular embodiment, the control unit 2690 may be located on the body portion 2620 in a position near the inlet 2611. For example, the control unit 2690 may be located on one surface of the body portion 2620 based on Fig. 57. In this way, the control unit 2690 may preheat the electrolyzed water IW located in a position near the fluid medium WT passing into the heating device 2600, so that the fluid medium WT can be quickly heated to a predetermined temperature.

In an optional embodiment, the control unit 2690 may be implemented in the form of a plate. For example, the control unit 2690 may be implemented in the form of a plate with a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the tubular portion 2610 or the housing portion 2620, with the possibility of being located on one surface of the tubular portion 2610 or the housing portion 2620.

For example, control unit 2690 may be designed as a flat plate or curved in at least one region. This increases the area over which control unit 2690 overlaps the fluid WT or electrolyzed water IW, allowing for more efficient heat exchange.

In an embodiment, multiple control units 2690 may be optionally included.

A plurality of control units 2690 may control at least one element of the heating device 2600.

In one embodiment, multiple control units 2690 may be configured identically. Accordingly, by including multiple control units 2690, a large amount of heat may be exchanged with the fluid WT or electrolyzed water IW, thereby ensuring rapid and efficient heating of the fluid to a predetermined temperature.

In an optional embodiment, the control unit 2690 can be located at the inlet 2611 of the tubular portion 2610 and the body portion 2620. For example, the control unit 2690 can be located on one surface of the body portion 2620 near the inlet 2611. Thus, by arranging a plurality of control units 2690 near the region through which the unheated fluid medium CW is supplied, heat exchange with the fluid medium WT passing into the heating device 2600 can be carried out more efficiently, and the fluid medium WT can be heated to a predetermined temperature.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, of course, more than the above-mentioned number of control units 2690 may be located. In this case, in an optional embodiment, at least one control unit 2690 may be located in the housing portion 2620 in a position along the path of movement of the fluid WT or near the outlet opening 2612 through which the fluid WT is released.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, which is merely an example, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the true scope of technical legal protection for the present invention should be determined by the technical substance of the appended claims.

The specific embodiments shown and described herein are illustrative examples of embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments in any way. Furthermore, no item or element is essential to the practice of the present invention unless that element is specifically described as "essential" or "critical."

The use of the terms "a," "an," and "the" and similar references in the context of describing the present invention (especially in the context of the following claims) should be construed as encompassing both the singular and the plural. Furthermore, the description of ranges of values herein is intended only to serve as a shorthand way of individually referring to each individual value within the range, unless otherwise stated herein, and each individual value is included in the description as if it were individually described herein. Finally, the acts of all methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order, unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The present invention is not limited to the described order of acts. The use of any and all examples or examples of terms (e.g., "such as") given herein is intended only to better explain the present invention and does not limit the scope of the present invention unless otherwise stated. Moreover, numerous modifications and improvements will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Industrial applicability

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a heating device is described with a structure for arranging ionized water surrounding a heated fluid and a heat exchange region. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention can be applied to heating devices for industrial use.

Claims (8)

1. A heating device comprising: a tubular portion configured to contain a fluid medium; a housing portion configured to contain electrolyzed water to coat said fluid medium and surrounding at least one region of the tubular portion; and at least one electrode for heating electrolyzed water inside the housing portion, wherein the tubular portion includes an inlet through which a fluid medium is supplied in a direction inside the housing portion, and an outlet through which a fluid medium is discharged in a direction outside the housing portion, wherein the tubular portion is made in the form of a pipe provided with a region for communicating the inlet and outlet openings, wherein the heating device additionally comprises a control unit located on the outer peripheral surface of the inlet; wherein the control unit is made in the form of a plate corresponding to the shape of the outer periphery of the inlet opening, for closing at least the surface of the inlet opening and is located on the surface of the inlet opening along the periphery of the inlet opening. 2. The heating device according to claim 1, wherein the tubular portion intersects the interior of the housing portion. 3. The heating device according to claim 1, wherein the tubular part has at least one region that is curved inside the housing part. 4. The heating device according to claim 1, wherein the electrode is located parallel to at least one region of the tubular portion.