KR20060061794A - Motor vehicle with thermal electric power generation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A thermal electric power generation apparatus (100) has an electron emitting member (2) that emits electrons (e) when heat is applied to the member and electron collecting member (3) that collects electrons emitted from the electron emitting member. In the apparatus, the electron collecting member works as the negative electrode and the electron emitting member as the positive electrode. The apparatus generates electric power by causing electrons to move from the electron collecting member. The apparatus is provided on a motor vehicle (200, 300) with a thermal electric power generation apparatus at a position to which heat based on the heat produced by an engine (50) is transmitted, and electric power generated by the thermal electric power generation apparatus is supplied to the vehicle.

Description

Thermoelectric generator equipment car {MOTOR VEHICLE WITH THERMAL ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a thermoelectric device equipment vehicle having a thermoelectric device.

Conventionally, the automobile which considered environment is produced. As such a vehicle, for example, as electric power for operating an electric system of an automobile, in order to compensate for the amount of power generated based on the driving of the engine of the automobile, power generation is performed on the basis of solar light as a power generation device and supply of electric power. BACKGROUND ART An automobile equipped with a solar cell that performs the operation is known (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-253504).

However, in the case of the above-mentioned patent document, since the amount of power generation in the solar cell depends on the sun (solar light), there is a problem that it is difficult to supply stable electric power since it varies depending on conditions such as sunshine time and weather.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle comprising a power generation device that enables more stable supply of electric power while being environmentally friendly.

MEANS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM In order to solve the said subject, the thermoelectric-equipment apparatus motor vehicle of the 1st aspect of this invention applies the electric field between the electron emission member 2 which emits the electron c, and the said electron emission member by applying heat, An electron accelerating member 4 for accelerating electrons emitted from the electron emitting member, an electron collecting member 3 for collecting electrons emitted from the electron emitting member and accelerated by the electron accelerating member, and the electron collecting member And an insulating member 41 for electrically insulating the electron acceleration member,

The thermoelectric generator apparatus automobiles 200 and 300 which are equipped with the thermoelectric generator 100 which generate | occur | produce electric power by moving an electron from the said electron collection member by making the said electron collection member into a negative electrode and the said electron emission member into a positive electrode are the ,

Using electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator disposed at a position where heat based on the heat generation of the engine 50 of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is transmitted as at least a part of driving energy for driving the engine. It features.

According to the thermoelectric device equipment automobile of the first aspect of the present invention, since the electrons emitted from the electron emitting member are accelerated by the electron accelerating member and collected in the electron collecting member by applying heat in the thermoelectric generator, Electricity can be generated when the excess electrons in the electron collecting member are moved to the electron emitting member lacking electrons. That is, the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is provided with the thermoelectric generator which can generate electric power which converts energy of heat into electrical energy.

Since the engine provided by the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile as an internal combustion engine generates heat based on the driving thereof, the surroundings of the engine, the surroundings of the exhaust system that exhausts from the engine, and the like become high temperature.

Therefore, in a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, by arranging the thermoelectric generator at a position where heat is transmitted based on the heat generation around the engine or the exhaust system, the thermoelectric generator can apply heat to the thermoelectric generator. I can do it. Then, the thermoelectric generator supplies the generated electric power to the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle, and the electric energy of the electric power may be used as at least a part of driving energy for driving the engine. In this way, since electric power is generated by converting thermal energy into electric energy, consideration is given to the environment, and since a thermoelectric generator is arranged at a portion that always becomes high temperature, stable power supply is possible.

In addition, the thermoelectric device equipment vehicle of the second aspect of the present invention is an electron emission member 2 that emits electrons e by applying heat, and is discharged from the electron emission member by applying an electric field between the electron emission members. An electron accelerating member 4 for accelerating electrons, an electron collecting member 3 for collecting electrons emitted from the electron emitting member and accelerated by the electron accelerating member, the electron collecting member and the electron accelerating member Has an insulating member 41 which electrically insulates,

The thermoelectric generator apparatus automobiles 200 and 300 which are equipped with the thermoelectric generator 100 which generate | occur | produce electric power by moving an electron from the said electron collection member by making the said electron collection member into a negative electrode and the said electron emission member into a positive electrode are the ,

The electrical energy for operating the electric system of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is the electric energy generated by the thermoelectric generator disposed at the position where heat based on the heat generation of the engine 50 of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is transferred. It is characterized by using as at least a part of energy.

According to the thermoelectric device equipment automobile of the second aspect of the present invention, in the thermoelectric generator, electrons emitted from the electron emitting member by being heated are accelerated by the electron accelerating member and collected by the electron collecting member. Electricity can be generated when the excess electrons in the electron collecting member are moved to the electron emitting member lacking electrons. That is, the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is provided with the thermoelectric generator which can generate electric power which converts energy of heat into electrical energy.

Since the engine provided by the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile as the internal combustion engine generates heat based on the driving thereof, the surroundings of the engine, the surroundings of the exhaust system for exhausting air from the engine, and the like become high temperature.

Therefore, in a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, by arranging the thermoelectric generator at a position where heat is transmitted based on the heat generation around the engine or the exhaust system, the thermoelectric generator can apply heat to the thermoelectric generator. I can do it. In addition, the thermoelectric generator supplies the generated electric power to the thermoelectric device equipment vehicle, and the electric energy of the electric power may be used as at least part of the electrical energy for operating the electric system. In this way, since electric power is generated by converting thermal energy into electric energy, consideration is given to the environment, and since a thermoelectric generator is arranged at a portion that always becomes high temperature, stable power supply is possible.

Moreover, in the thermoelectric-equipment apparatus automobile of this invention, it is preferable that the said thermoelectric generator is arrange | positioned in contact with the said engine. Since the thermoelectric generator is arranged in contact with the engine which is the highest temperature in the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile, power generation can be performed more efficiently.

Moreover, in the thermoelectric-equipment apparatus automobile of this invention, it is preferable that the said engine is a rotary engine. Thermoelectric generator equipment If the engine of the vehicle is a rotary engine, the heat generation of the engine is higher at the same time and the vibration is less when the engine is driven, so that the thermoelectric generator can generate power more efficiently.

Further, in the thermoelectric device equipment automobile of the present invention, the engine is a hydrogen engine that burns hydrogen as fuel and outputs power, and is equipped with an electrolysis device 60 for electrolyzing water. The hydrogen engine may be supplied with hydrogen and oxygen generated by supplying electric power generated by the electrolysis device to the electrolysis device. Thermoelectric generator equipment A hydrogen engine that outputs power by combustion of hydrogen as fuel in a vehicle engine, and if the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle includes an electrolysis device for electrolyzing water, the thermoelectric device electrolyzes the power generated by the power generator. Hydrogen and oxygen generated by supplying the device can be supplied to the hydrogen engine. Therefore, the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle can use hydrogen and oxygen obtained by the electrolysis device to electrolyze water as the fuel of the engine by using the electric power generated by the thermoelectric generator, so that efficient energy conversion can be performed.

Moreover, in the thermoelectric-equipment apparatus automobile of this invention, it is preferable that the said electron emission member is the electrode 20 in which the some carbon nanotube 22 is planted and installed in the electrically conductive board | substrate 21 substantially perpendicularly. Thermoelectric generator equipment When an automotive thermoelectric generator uses an electrode formed by planting a plurality of carbon nanotubes approximately perpendicular to a conductive substrate as an electron emission member, the plurality of carbon nanotubes planted on a conductive substrate are arranged in a good orientation. As a result, it is possible to apply an electric field in the longitudinal direction of almost all carbon nanotubes, and the electric field is concentrated at the tip of the carbon nanotubes, and electrons are concentrated locally there. As a result, the resistance value is low, the current easily flows, and electrons can be emitted from the tip of the carbon nanotube with high efficiency, so that the electron emission efficiency can be improved and the energy conversion efficiency can be improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is explanatory drawing which shows the periphery of the engine of the thermoelectric-equipment apparatus automobile which concerns on this invention.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the periphery of the engine of the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a thermal power generator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is an explanatory view showing an electrode as an electron emission member, and Fig. 4 (a) is an electrode in which carbon nanotubes are arranged on one side, and Fig. 4 (b) shows carbon nanotubes on both sides. It is an electrode arranged to penetrate.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the use of the carbon nanotube-containing member of FIG. 4 (b). FIG.

Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the periphery of the engine of the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a thermoelectric generator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modification in which the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention are described as a hydrogen generator in which the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device are combined.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view showing a second modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

10 is a cross-sectional view showing a third modified example of the hydrogen generating device (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

11 is a cross-sectional view showing a fourth modified example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

12 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth modified example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a sixth modification example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

14 is a cross-sectional view showing a seventh modified example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

15 is a cross-sectional view showing an eighth modified example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

Fig. 16 is a sectional view showing a ninth modification example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

17 is a cross-sectional view showing a tenth modified example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

18 is a cross-sectional view showing an eleventh modified example of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

Fig. 19 is a sectional view showing a twelfth modification of the hydrogen generating device (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

20 is a sectional view showing a thirteenth modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing a fourteenth modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

Fig. 22 is a sectional view showing a fifteenth modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

23 is an explanatory diagram showing a voltage cycle of an AC power supply and a generated current corresponding to the voltage cycle.

24 is an explanatory diagram of a thermoelectric phenomenon in the fifteenth modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device).

25 is an explanatory diagram of a thermoelectric phenomenon in the fifteenth modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device).

Fig. 26 is a sectional view showing a sixteenth modification of the hydrogen generating device (thermoelectric device and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

Fig. 27 is a sectional view showing a seventeenth modification of the hydrogen generator (thermoelectric generator and electrolysis device) included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention.

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

[First Embodiment]

1 is an explanatory diagram showing the periphery of an engine which is an internal combustion engine in the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the periphery of the engine.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 200 includes an engine 50 that outputs power to a wheel drive unit (not shown) of the thermoelectric generator-equipped vehicle 200, and the engine 50. The heat generating device 100 attached to the outer wall surface, the electrolysis device 60 for electrolyzing water by the electric power generated by the heat generating device 100, and the heat generating device equipment car 200 are not shown. A storage battery 5 storing electric power for operating the electric system, a hydrogen storage unit 70 storing hydrogen as a fuel to be burned by the engine 50, and an oxygen storage storing oxygen for burning hydrogen. And a water oil separation device 90 for purifying water generated in the engine.

The engine 50 is a rotary engine, for example, and is especially a hydrogen engine which burns hydrogen and outputs power.

The engine 50 supplies the power by driving the plug 51 by igniting hydrogen and oxygen supplied from the hydrogen storage unit 70 and the oxygen storage unit 80 into the engine, respectively, and burning the hydrogen. The plug 51 ignites by supplying electricity from the storage battery 5.

Power output from the engine 50 is transmitted to a wheel drive unit (not shown) and the motor 55. The wheel drive part which is not shown in figure drives the thermoelectric-equipment-equipped car 200 by driving the axle or wheel which is not shown in figure.

The motor 55 is provided in a generator (not shown). The motor 55 generates power by rotating the motor 55 based on the power of the engine 50, and stores the generated power in the storage battery 5 (charges).

In addition, when hydrogen is burned in the engine 50, water (H ₂ O) is generated.

(2H ₂ + O ₂ → 2H ₂ O)

The generated water is transferred to the water oil separator 90 described later. The water is purified by separating engine oil and the like mixed with the water and then purifying the water to the reaction vessel 61 of the electrolysis device 60 described later.

The thermoelectric generator 100 is a power generator that is heated and whose power generation efficiency increases as the temperature is higher. The thermoelectric generator 100 is disposed in contact with the engine 50 to generate power by using heat generated by the engine 50 to burn hydrogen. .

Here, since the engine 50 is a rotary engine, the heat generation generally becomes higher. For example, the inside of the engine 50 reaches 1000-3000 degreeC, and the exterior (outer wall surface) of the engine 50 reaches 100-300 degreeC. In this way, the engine 50 generates heat at a temperature sufficient for the thermoelectric generator 100 to generate power.

As shown in Fig. 3, the thermoelectric generator 100 includes a vacuum container 1 and an electron emitting member which is disposed in the vacuum container 1 and emits electrons e therein when heated to raise the temperature. 2) [electrode 20] and an electron collecting member 3 for collecting electrons e emitted from the electron emitting member 2.

Moreover, the electron accelerating member 4 is arrange | positioned at the surface opposite to the electron emission member 2 side of the electron collecting member 3, and the electron emitting member 2 and the electron accelerating member 4 are each, respectively. It is connected to the storage battery 5 as an electric field generation power supply.

The vacuum container 1 has an outer frame member 11 having an inner space and a thermally conductive member 12 provided on one surface of the outer frame member 11, and the inner space is maintained in a vacuum state. The outer frame member 11 is made of a heat insulating and insulating material, and the heat conductive member 12 is made of a material having high thermal conductivity or the like.

The thermoelectric generator 100 is attached to the thermally conductive member 12 in contact with the outer wall surface of the engine 50.

The electron emission member 2 emits electrons e in the electric field. Specifically, as the electron emission member 2, an electrode 20 is provided in which a plurality of carbon nanotubes 22... Are planted substantially perpendicular to the conductive substrate 21 as shown in FIG. 4A.

The phenomenon of emitting electrons is generally called field emission. When a strong electric field is applied to the surface of the solid, the potential barrier on the surface where the electron is closed in the solid becomes low and the electron is vacuumed by the tunnel effect. It is a phenomenon released into the stomach. In particular, when a material having a small radius of curvature is loaded in an electric field, charges are concentrated in a region having a small radius of curvature to facilitate the emission of electrons. This is a phenomenon well known in discharge engineering called the tip concentration phenomenon of charge. In particular, the material of the diamond structure (diamond structure) has a negative electron affinity (Negative Electron Affinity), and has the property that the conduction electrons are easily released.

Examples of such diamond structural materials include carbon atoms mainly composed of carbon atoms, such as carbon nanotubes 22. Since the carbon nanotubes 22 are small and thin materials, electrons in the carbon nanotubes 22 are concentrated in the region closest to the positive potential by the Coulomb force due to the tip concentration phenomenon of the charge. Here, when the electric field applied to the carbon nanotubes 22 is larger than the threshold of electron emission, a part of electrons concentrated on the tip of the carbon nanotubes 22 having a small radius of curvature is released into the space. This carbon nanotube 22 is a very thin tubular material with a diameter of several nanometers, and electrons are emitted even in a weak electric field.

In particular, since the kinetic energy of the electrons of the carbon nanotubes 22 increases with the increase in the thermal energy of the electron emission member 2 (the electrode 20) due to the heat generated by the engine 50, the kinetic energy The electrons (e) having enough of them are emitted into the vacuum chamber (1).

Further, as the electron emission member 2, the electrode 20a in which the plurality of carbon nanotubes 22 are exposed substantially vertically on both sides of the conductive substrate 21 as shown in FIG. You may use it. In this electrode 20a, a plurality of carbon nanotubes 22... Are arranged so as to penetrate the conductive substrate 21.

The electron emission amount of the carbon nanotubes 22 increases exponentially in proportion to the temperature of the carbon nanotubes 22. Therefore, in order to emit a large amount of electrons from the carbon nanotubes 22, as shown in FIG. 5, the temperature of the carbon nanotubes 22 is increased by using the heat source H, so that the inside of the carbon nanotubes 22 is increased. It is necessary to increase the energy of the electrons. Since heat conducts in the carbon nanotubes 22 at a very high speed, the thermal energy from the heat source H is indirectly transmitted to the carbon nanotubes 22 through the conductive substrate 21, so that the carbon nanotubes ( In the case of direct heat conduction, the efficiency of electron emission can be improved. Therefore, the optimum structure as the electron emission member 2 is such that the carbon nanotubes 22 are exposed on both surfaces of the electrodes so as to penetrate the electrodes (the conductive substrate 21) as shown in Fig. 4B. Structure.

As shown in Fig. 5, one end side of the carbon nanotubes 22 protruding on both sides of the conductive substrate 21 is directly heated by the heat source H, and the electron collecting member 3 When electrons e are emitted from the other end of the carbon nanotubes 22 that are exposed and exposed on the surface of the side on which is disposed, thermal energy is efficiently converted into kinetic energy of electrons e. In order to continuously discharge the electrons e from the front end (the other end) of the carbon nanotubes 22, it is necessary to supply the electrons e to the carbon nanotubes 22 via the conductive substrate 21 or the like. have. The electrons (e) supplied are fed back from the carbon nanotubes 22 to the electron emission member 2 (conductive substrate 21) via the electron collecting member 3 or the load resistance. It is. If the electron emission and the electron supply shown in Fig. 5 are continuously repeated, electrons e are circulated and are not consumed. When this electron (e) passes through the load resistance, the kinetic energy of the electron (e) is released to the outside as thermal energy, but since the thermal energy corresponding to the emitted energy is supplied from the heat source (H), the energy storage side is established. .

For example, an array of energy such as heat energy generated from an engine of an automobile and heat energy generated when dust or the like is burned in an incinerator can be effectively used as a heat source. The technology which effectively uses the energy of such an arrangement is a technique required in order to maintain the global environment continuously.

The electron collecting member 3 is a member that absorbs and collects electrons e that fly toward the electron accelerating member 4 in the vacuum container 1. The electron collecting member 3 is made of a conductive material, for example, a metal having low electrical resistance such as gold, silver, or nickel is preferable. The electron collecting member 3 may be made of a conductive organic compound. By configuring with an electroconductive organic compound, compared with a metal etc., thinning, weight reduction, workability, high melting point, etc. can be aimed at, for example.

In addition, the electron collecting member 3 may use a transparent conductive material. By using a transparent or translucent conductive material, it is possible to provide a thermoelectric device excellent in design with transparency.

The electron accelerating member 4 is made of the same conductive material as the electron collecting member 3. The electron accelerating member 4 is installed integrally with the outer frame member 11 of the vacuum container 1, the periphery of the electron accelerating member 4 is covered with the insulating member 41, and the storage battery 5 is excluded. It is electrically insulated from each part. Therefore, since the electron emission member 2 and the electron acceleration member 4 are electrically insulated, the amount of power consumed between the electron emission member 2 and the electron acceleration member 4 is almost zero.

In the thermoelectric generator 100, the electrons e collected from the electron collecting member 3 increase the electrons e more than the normal state, resulting in an electron excess state, and the electron emission member 2 has electrons ( When the electron (e) is in a state where the electron (e) is insufficient by emitting the e), the electron-emitting member 2 is a positive member (positive electrode), and the electron collecting member 3 is a negative member (negative electrode). When electrically connected to a load resistance or the like which is an electrical load, the electrons are collected by the electron collecting member 3, and the excess electrons e move through the load resistors, and the electron emission members lacking the electrons e ( Return to 2). Electric energy can be obtained by the circulation phenomenon of this electron (e).

The storage battery 5 is a DC voltage generator that stores electric power for operating an electric system (not shown) of the thermoelectric device equipment vehicle 200.

The storage battery 5 includes a positive terminal 5a and a negative terminal 5b, and a positive terminal 5a is connected to the electron acceleration member 4 of the thermoelectric generator 100, and the electron emission member 2 Is connected to the negative terminal 5b. As a result, an electric force line (electric field) is generated from the electron accelerator member 4 toward the electron emission member 2.

The electrolysis device 60 has a hydrogen generating tank 61a and an oxygen generating tank 61b, a reaction vessel 61 in which water is stored therein, a cathode 62 inserted into the hydrogen generating tank 61a, and And the positive electrode 63 inserted into the oxygen generating tank 61b. As the cathode 62 and the anode 63, for example, a carbon rod can be used.

In the reaction vessel 61, the hydrogen generating tank 61a and the oxygen generating tank 61b are partitioned by the partition wall 66 so that the upper side and the lower side communicate with each other.

That is, the water stored in the reaction vessel 61 can be exchanged with the hydrogen generating tank 61a and the oxygen generating tank 61b, and the oxygen generated from the hydrogen generating tank 61a and the oxygen generating tank 61b is replaced with oxygen. It is intended to be stored at the top of each bath.

The negative electrode 62 is connected to the electron collecting member 3 of the thermoelectric generator 100, and the positive electrode 63 is connected to the electron emitting member 2 of the thermoelectric generator 100.

That is, when power generation is performed in the thermoelectric generator 100, electrons e are collected, and electrons e are supplied to the cathode 62 from the electron collecting member 3 having excessively electrons e. On the surface of the cathode 62, the reaction of Equation (1) occurs to generate hydrogen (H ₂ ).

4H⁺+ 4e^- → 2H₂ … (One)

In addition, on the surface of the anode 63, the reaction of Equation (2) occurs to generate oxygen (O ₂ ). And the electron e is conveyed to the electron emission member 2.

In addition, Equation (2) may be described separately by Equation (2 ') and Equation (2' ').

4OH ^- → O ₂ + 2H ₂ O + 4e ^- ... (2)

[2H ₂ O → O ₂ ⁺ 4H + + 4e ^- ... (2')]

[2O ^{₂ -} → O ² + 4e ^- ... (2'')]

In this way, in the electrolysis device 60, electrolysis of water represented by the formula (3) is performed.

2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂ … (3)

The hydrogen generated in the hydrogen generating tank 61a is transferred to the hydrogen storage unit 70 and the oxygen generated in the oxygen generating tank 61b is transferred and stored in the oxygen storage unit 80, respectively.

Further, for example, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is dissolved in the water stored in the reaction vessel 61 to promote the electrolysis of water.

The hydrogen storage part 70 and the oxygen storage part 80 are storage parts which store hydrogen and oxygen, respectively, for example, a hydrogen cylinder, an oxygen cylinder, a hydrogen tank, and an oxygen tank. Moreover, it is preferable that the hydrogen storage part 70 is a storage part comprised by a hydrogen storage alloy.

The water oil separation device 90 is a device that is generated in the engine 50 and purifies the water mixed with the engine oil and transfers the water to the reaction vessel 61 of the electrolysis device 60.

The water oil separator 90 is provided on the exhaust port side of the engine 50, for example, and collects water (steam) included in the exhaust of the engine 50. Then, the oil such as the engine oil stored in the upper layer of the lower water layer is removed, and the engine oil mixed with the water is separated and the water is purified.

Next, a driving operation of the thermoelectric generator equipment automobile 200 according to the present invention will be described.

First, hydrogen and oxygen are supplied and charged from the hydrogen storage unit 70 and the oxygen storage unit 80 to the inside of the engine 50, respectively, and the plug 51 is accompanied by the supply of electric power from the storage battery 5. ) Is ignited to burn the hydrogen in the engine 50 to drive the engine 50.

Power output with the driving of the engine 50 is transmitted to a wheel drive unit (not shown) and the motor 55. And the wheel drive part which is not shown in figure drives the axle or wheel which is not shown in figure to drive the thermoelectric-equipment-equipped vehicle 200. FIG. In addition, the motor 55 rotates based on the power of the engine 50 to generate power, and the generated power is stored in the storage battery 5.

Here, in the thermoelectric generator 100, the negative terminal 5b of the storage battery 5 is connected to the electron emission member 2, and the positive terminal 5a of the storage battery 5 is connected to the electron acceleration member 4. Connected. And when electromotive force is applied by the storage battery 5, the electron e moves to the surface of the electron emission member 2, and the electron emission member 2 charges a negative electric charge. On the other hand, the positive hole moves on the surface of the electron accelerating member 4, so that the electron accelerating member 4 is charged with a positive charge. As a result, an electric field is generated between the electron emission member 2 and the electron acceleration member 4.

In this state, when heat generated by the driven engine 50 is conducted in the vacuum chamber 1 through the thermal conductive member 12, the surface of the electron emission member 2 (carbon nanotubes of the electrode 20) 22…)] generates electrons (e) whose kinetic energy is increased by receiving thermal energy. Here, since the outer frame member 11 of the vacuum container 1 has heat insulating property, the heat conducted inside is prevented from being lost again by conducting to the outside again.

Subsequently, when heated further by the heat generation of the engine 50, and the kinetic energy of the electron e becomes larger, the electron e is transferred to the carbon nanotubes 22 of the electron emission member 2 (the electrode 20). Emitted from the tip to the interior space.

The emitted electrons e are accelerated by the electric field and fly toward the electron accelerating member 4. However, since the electron accelerating member 4 is insulated from the electron emitting member 2, the electrons e cannot reach the electron accelerating member 4, and the electron collecting member 3 disposed therebetween. By collision, so it is absorbed and collected. Here, since the internal space between the electron emission member 2 and the electron collecting member 3 is a vacuum, the flying electrons e can move without colliding with gas molecules or the like, thereby reducing energy loss.

In addition, when the electron e is emitted from the electron emission member 2 into the internal space, the electron e needs to have energy that exceeds the energy gap formed by the material to which the electron e belongs. have. In other words, the electron-emitting member 2 must give the emitting electron e as much energy as it escapes from the material into the space. That is, when electrons e are emitted into the inner space, the electron emission member 2 loses the energy imparted to the electrons e. Therefore, the electron emitting member 2 loses some energy but the temperature of the electron emitting member 2 is lowered, for example. As a result, the electrons e cannot continue to be released into the internal space without replenishing the lost energy. Thus, the thermal power generation device 100 is configured to sustain the electron emission from the electron emission member 2 by supplementing this lost energy with heat generated by the engine 50 transmitted from the outside through the heat conductive member 12. It is. That is, the thermoelectric generator 100 enables continuous power generation to convert thermal energy generated by the engine 50 into electrical energy.

In addition, the electric power consumed by the electron acceleration member 4 is considered here. In order to accelerate and escape the electrons (e), it is necessary to apply a positive voltage to the electron accelerating member (4), and therefore electromotive force by the storage battery (5) is required. Since the electron accelerating member 4 is used only to accelerate the electron e, the electron e does not collide with the electron accelerating member 4. That is, since the storage battery 5 only generates an electric field for accelerating the electron e and applies the coulomb's electrostatic force to the electron e, the power supplied from the storage battery 5 to the electron acceleration member 4 is Almost like spirit. Therefore, the power consumed by the storage battery 5 to accelerate the electrons e is almost zero. That is, since the power consumed when the heat generator 100 generates electricity is almost zero, the efficiency of converting heat energy into electric energy is high, and it can be said that the heat generator 100 is very practical.

Then, the electron collecting member 3 is in the electron excess state by the collected electrons e than the normal state, the electron collecting member 3 is charged to the negative potential, and the negative electrode of the battery It becomes a state. On the other hand, the electron-emitting member 2 is in a state where electrons e are deficient because electrons are emitted, and the electron-emitting member 1 is charged to a potential potential and becomes in the same state as the positive electrode of the battery.

In this state, the electron-emitting device 2 is a positive member (positive electrode), the electron collecting member 3 is a negative member (negative electrode), and the electrolysis device 60 as a load resistance which is an electrical load between both members. ) Electrically connected, the excess electrons (e) collected by the electron collecting member (3) move through the electrolysis device (60), and return to the electron-emitting member (2) lacking the electrons (e). do. As the circulation phenomenon of the electrons (e), the thermal power generation device 100 generates electric power, whereby the electrolysis device 60 can obtain electric power and perform electrolysis of water.

The hydrogen and oxygen generated by the electrolysis device 60 by electrolyzing the water are transferred to the hydrogen storage unit 70 and the oxygen storage unit 80 and stored. Then, it is used as fuel of the engine 50.

In the engine 50, water generated by the combustion of hydrogen is purified in the water oil separation device 90 and then transferred to the reaction vessel 61 of the electrolysis device 60. That is, water generated by the combustion of hydrogen is subjected to second electrolysis and recycled as hydrogen or oxygen as fuel.

As described above, the thermoelectric generator 100 uses an arrangement that generates heat by being driven by the engine 50, which is an internal combustion engine of the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator, as a thermal energy source for generating electrons e. 50) can be generated by converting the thermal energy of the array generated by electrical energy into electrical energy. Therefore, the thermoelectric generator 100 may stably supply electric power generated by converting thermal energy of an array generated by the engine 50 into electrical energy to the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 200.

In particular, since the power supplied from the storage battery 5 is almost equal to zero, the thermoelectric generator 100 generates an electric field when the electrons e are blown out, so that there is little energy loss for power generation.

That is, since the thermoelectric generator 100 generates almost no energy loss for power generation and can generate power using an arrangement generated by the engine 50 for driving the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator, the thermoelectric generator 100 preferably generates power. By converting thermal energy into electrical energy, power generation with good energy conversion efficiency can be performed.

In addition, since the heat generator 100 converts heat generated by the engine 50 into electric power, the temperature of the engine 50 is lowered from the law of energy conservation. In other words, the thermoelectric generator 100 also has a function of a radiator for maintaining the engine 50 so as not to become a higher temperature than necessary.

In particular, by using the electrode 20 formed by planting a plurality of carbon nanotubes 22 substantially perpendicular to the conductive substrate 21 as the electron emission member 2, almost all of the carbon nanotubes 22... The longitudinal directions are arranged substantially parallel, and an electric field can be applied in the longitudinal direction of almost all carbon nanotubes. Therefore, since the electric field concentrates at the tip end of the carbon nanotube 22 and the electrons (e) are concentrated locally, the electrons (e) can be emitted with high efficiency, and the energy conversion efficiency can be increased. Can be.

In addition, the material used for the thermoelectric generator 100 of the present invention does not require any special material (a material that is difficult to obtain or such a material of manufacturing cost), and because the structure is simple, the manufacturing cost is cheap and wide spread. It can be said that the castle.

As described above, since the vehicle 200 with the thermoelectric generator includes the thermoelectric generator 100 attached to the engine 50, the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 200 is driven by the thermoelectric apparatus equipped vehicle 200. Therefore, by using the arrangement in which the driving engine 50 generates heat, the thermoelectric generator 100 may be supplied with the generated electric power.

That is, the arrangement of the engine 50 that generates heat when the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator runs is stably conducted to the thermoelectric generator 100. The thermoelectric generator 100 may stably supply power generated by converting thermal energy of the array into electrical energy to the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 200.

Then, using the electric power generated by the thermoelectric generator 100, the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator may use hydrogen and oxygen obtained by the electrolysis device 60 to electrolyze water as the fuel of the engine 50. .

Therefore, the thermoelectric device-mounted vehicle 200 may be said to include a thermoelectric generator 100 for stably supplying electric power generated by the heat generation of the engine 50 to the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 200. have.

In particular, the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator uses hydrogen and oxygen obtained by electrolysis of the water by the electrolysis device 60 using the electric power generated by the thermoelectric generator 100 as the fuel of the engine 50. It is possible to perform energy conversion with good efficiency. That is, the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator may use the generated hydrogen and oxygen as electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator 100 as at least a part of the driving energy for driving the engine 50.

In addition, since the vehicle 200 equipped with the thermoelectric generator can purify the water generated by the combustion of hydrogen in the engine 50 and transfer it to the reaction vessel 61 of the electrolysis device 60, The water generated by combustion can be electrolyzed again and recycled as hydrogen or oxygen as fuel. Therefore, water can be effectively utilized as a so-called fuel.

Second Embodiment

Next, a second embodiment of a vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st Embodiment, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the thermoelectric generator-equipped vehicle 300 includes an engine 50 for outputting power to a wheel drive unit (not shown) of the thermoelectric generator-equipped vehicle 300 and the engine 50. A thermoelectric generator 100 attached to the outer wall, an electric field generating power source 500 for generating an electric field in the thermoelectric generator 100, a storage battery 5 for storing electric power generated by the thermoelectric generator 100, and The electrolysis device 60 which performs electrolysis of water using the electric power stored in the storage battery 5, the hydrogen storage unit 70 in which hydrogen which is a fuel to be burned by the engine 50 is stored, and the hydrogen is burned. And an oxygen storage unit 80 in which oxygen for storage is stored, and a water oil separation device 90 for purifying water generated in the engine.

Power output from the engine 50 is transmitted to a wheel drive unit (not shown) and the motor 55. The motor 55 is provided in a generator (not shown). The motor 55 rotates based on the power of the engine 50 to generate power, and the generated power is stored in the storage battery 5 or the electric field generating power supply 500. ) Is stored (charged).

The electron emission member 2 and the electron acceleration member 4 in the thermoelectric generator 100 are connected to the electric field generating power supply 500 described later, respectively.

The electric field generating power supply 500 is a DC voltage generator, and has a positive terminal 500a and a negative terminal 500b. The positive terminal 500a is connected to the electron accelerating member 4, and the negative terminal 500b is connected to the electron emitting member 5. As a result, an electric force line (electric field) is generated from the electron accelerator member 4 toward the electron emission member 2.

The electron accelerating member 4 is covered with the insulating member 41 and is electrically insulated from each part except the electric field generating power supply 500. Therefore, since the electron emission member 2 and the electron acceleration member 4 are electrically insulated, the amount of power consumed between the electron emission member 2 and the electron acceleration member 4 is almost zero. That is, the electric power consumed by the electric field generating power source 500 to generate an electric field in order to accelerate the electrons e, and apply the coulomb's electrostatic force to the electrons e is almost zero.

The storage battery 5 is a direct current voltage generator that stores electric power for operating an electric system (not shown) of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle 300.

The storage battery 5 is, for example, a lead storage battery, and includes a battery container, a dilute acid (H ₂ SO ₄ ) as an electrolyte stored in the battery container, a lead (Pb) rod as a negative electrode, and lead oxide (PbO) as a positive electrode. ₂ ) a rod or the like.

The negative electrode of the storage battery 5 is connected to the negative electrode 62 of the electrolysis device 60, and the positive electrode of the storage battery 5 is connected to the positive electrode 63 of the electrolysis device 60.

When the storage battery 5 supplies electric power for electrolysis of water in the electrolysis device 60, the negative electrode of the storage battery 5 and the positive electrode of the storage battery 5 are represented by equation (4) and , Reaction of Formula (5) is caused to discharge.

_{^{Pb + SO 4 2 - → PbSO}} 4 + 2e ^- ... (4)

PbO _{2 ^{+ 4H + + SO 4 2 →}} 2e - → PbSO 4 + 2H ₂ O... (5)

The electrolysis device 60 performs electrolysis of water to generate hydrogen and oxygen, as in the first embodiment, by the electric power discharged by the storage battery 5.

In addition, when the electrical storage amount (charge amount) of the storage battery 5 is exceeded, electric power may be supplied to the electrolysis device 60 directly from the thermoelectric generator 100.

In addition, the electron collecting member 3 in the thermoelectric generator 100 is connected to the negative electrode of the storage battery 5, the electron emission member 2 is connected to the positive electrode of the storage battery 5, The electric power generated by the power generation device 100 can be stored (charged) in the storage battery 5.

When the battery 5 is charged, the battery 5 is charged by causing a reaction opposite to that described above in the negative electrode and the positive electrode of the battery 5.

As described above, since the vehicle 300 having the thermoelectric generator includes the thermoelectric generator 100 attached to the engine 50, the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 300 is driven by the thermoelectric generator-equipped vehicle 300. Therefore, the power generated by the thermoelectric generator 100 can be stored (charged) in the storage battery 5 by using an arrangement in which the driven engine 50 generates heat.

That is, the arrangement of the engine 50 that generates heat when driving the vehicle 300 equipped with the thermoelectric generator is stably conducted to the thermoelectric generator 100. The thermoelectric generator 100 can stably supply electric power generated by converting thermal energy of the array into electrical energy to the thermoelectric device-equipped vehicle 300.

Then, the thermoelectric generator 100 generates power, and the electric system (not shown) of the thermoelectric generator-equipped vehicle 300 can be operated by using the electric power charged in the storage battery 5. That is, the vehicle 300 with the thermoelectric generator may use the electric energy generated by the thermoelectric generator 100 as at least a part of the electric energy for operating the electric system of the thermoelectric generator apparatus vehicle 300.

In particular, the vehicle 300 equipped with the thermoelectric generator operates the electrolysis device 60 by using the electric power charged in the storage battery 5, and the electrolysis device 60 electrolyzes water to generate hydrogen and oxygen as an engine ( 50) as a fuel.

Next, modification examples of the thermoelectric generator 100 and the electrolysis apparatus 60 included in the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 27.

In addition, in the following modification, a thermoelectric generator and an electrolysis apparatus are demonstrated as a hydrogen generator which combined the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis apparatus.

[First Modification]

As shown in FIG. 8, the hydrogen generator 1000 includes a thermoelectric generator 1100 and an electrolysis device 1200.

The thermoelectric generator 1100 includes a thermoelectric container 1018, an electron emitting electrode 1005 as an electron emitting member disposed in the thermoelectric container 1018, and emitting electrons (e) therein when heated to raise the temperature. And an electron collecting electrode 1004 as an electron collecting member for collecting electrons e emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005. The surface which faces the electron emission electrode 1005 and the electron collection electrode 1004 is joined and provided.

Further, the electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 as the electron acceleration member is disposed apart from the surface opposite to the electron emission electrode 1005 side of the electron collection electrode 1004, and the electron collection electrode of the electron emission electrode 1005 ( The electrostatic field applying sub-electrodes 1003 are disposed on the surface opposite to the side opposite to the side 1004). The electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 and the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 are connected to the electrostatic field generating power supply 1001 as an electric field generating power supply. The electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 is connected to the positive terminal of the electrostatic field generating power supply 1001, and the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 is connected to the negative terminal of the electrostatic field generating power supply 1001, respectively.

The insulating member 1017 is filled in the thermoelectric container 1018.

The thermoelectric container 1018 has an outer frame member 1018a having an inner space and a thermally conductive member 1018b provided on one surface of the outer frame member 1018a. The outer frame member 1018a is made of a heat insulating and insulating material, and the heat conductive member 1018b is made of a material having high thermal conductivity or the like.

The thermoelectric generator 1100 is attached by bringing the thermally conductive member 1018b into contact with the outer wall surface of the engine 50 serving as a heat source.

The electron emission electrode 1005 emits electrons e in the electric field. As the electron emission electrode 1005, an electrode 20 or the like which is formed by planting a plurality of carbon nanotubes 22... In a substantially vertical manner on the conductive substrate 21 as shown in FIG. 4A can be used. .

The electron collecting electrode 1004 is a member that absorbs and collects electrons e emitted by the electron emission electrode 1005 in the thermoelectric container 1018. The electron collecting electrode 1004 is made of a conductive material, and for example, a metal having low electrical resistance such as gold, silver, nickel, or the like is preferable. In addition, you may comprise the electron collection electrode 1004 with a conductive organic compound. By configuring with an electroconductive organic compound, thinning, weight reduction, workability, high melting point, etc. can be aimed at compared with metal etc., for example.

The electrolysis apparatus 1200 includes, for example, an electrolysis vessel 1007 for storing a hydrogen ion-containing solution 1006 such as water, an anion collection electrode 1009 serving as an anode disposed in the electrolysis vessel 1007, and the like. And a gas collector 1008 for collecting a gas such as oxygen generated from the anion collection electrode 1009 and a cation collecting electrode 1012, which is a cathode disposed in the electrolysis vessel 1007. A hydrogen gas collector 1015 for collecting hydrogen gas, an anion collecting terminal 1011 at one end thereof, an anion collecting lead 1010 having the other end connected to the anion collecting electrode 1009, and a cation at one end thereof The collection terminal 1014 is provided, and the other end is comprised by the cation collection lead 1013 etc. which are connected to the cation collection electrode 1012.

As the anion collection electrode 1009 and the cation collection electrode 1012, for example, a carbon rod can be used.

The electron collection electrode 1004 of the thermoelectric generator 1100 and the cation collection terminal 1014 of the electrolysis device 1200 are connected via a charge neutralizing lead 1016a. In addition, the electron emission electrode 1005 of the thermoelectric generator 1100 and the negative ion collection terminal 1011 of the electrolysis device 1200 are connected via the charge neutralizing lead 1016b.

In the hydrogen generator 1000, a voltage is applied between the electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 and the electrostatic field applying negative electrode 1003 using the electrostatic field generating power source 1001 of the thermoelectric generator 1100. Due to the electrostatic induction caused by the electrostatic field generated by the addition, the electrons e move to the surface of the electron emission electrode 1005 (the electrostatic field applied positive electrode 1002 side).

Then, when the heat energy generated by the engine 50 is conducted to the electron emission electrode 1005 through the thermal conductive member 1018b, electrons e present in the electron emission electrode 1005 obtain thermal energy, thereby causing electric field drift. Electrons e move to the electron collection electrode 1004. That is, the electron emission electrode 1005 emits electrons e. The electron collecting electrode 1004 collects the emitted electrons e, and charges them with negative charges by the collected electrons e. On the other hand, the electron emission electrode 1005 is charged with an electrostatic charge.

Here, since the electron collecting electrode 1004 and the cation collecting electrode 1012 are connected through the charge neutralizing lead 1016a, electrons e from the electron collecting electrode 1004 are positively charged through the charge neutralizing lead 1016a. Supplied to the collection electrode 1012. On the surface of the cation collection electrode 1012, hydrogen ions (H +) and electrons (e) in the hydrogen ion-containing solution react with each other to generate hydrogen gas. The generated hydrogen gas is collected by the hydrogen gas collector 1015 and transferred to a predetermined storage unit.

Further, the hydrogen ion containing solution is an anion (e.g., oxygen ions O ^{2 -)} in the surface of the electron (e) the negative ion collecting electrode anion collecting electrode 1009, the reaction, and supplied to the 1009, the anion Gas (e.g., oxygen gas) based on The generated gas is collected by the gas collector 1008 and transferred to a predetermined reservoir. Further, since the electron emission electrode 1005 and the anion collection electrode 1009 are connected via the charge neutralization lead 1016b, the electron (e) supplied to the anion collection electrode 1009 causes the charge neutralization lead 1016b to break down. It is supplied to the electron emission electrode 1005 through.

In this way, the thermoelectric generator 1100 and the electrolysis apparatus 1200 are electrically connected to each other through the charge neutralizing conductors 1016a and 1016b, whereby the electrons e collected by the electron collection electrode 1004 are cationic collection electrodes. The electron e supplied to the 1012 and the negative ion collection electrode 1009 can be supplied to the electron emission electrode 1005. That is, the thermoelectric generator 1100 and the electrolysis apparatus 1200 may be electrically neutralized.

In the process of electrically neutralizing the power generator 1100 and the electrolysis device 1200, hydrogen gas may be generated in the cation collection electrode 1012 of the electrolysis device 1200. That is, the hydrogen generator 1000 may generate hydrogen gas.

As described above, in the hydrogen generator 1000, the thermoelectric generator 1100 generates power (generates and supplies electrons) based on the heat generated by the engine 50, and the thermoelectric generator 1100 generates power. By the electric power, the electrolysis device 1200 may generate hydrogen gas.

That is, since the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000 can generate hydrogen gas, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000 of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

As the electron emission electrode 1005, an electrode made of an N-type semiconductor with excess electrons may be disposed, and an electrode made of a P-type semiconductor lacking electrons may be disposed as the electron collection electrode 1004. Moreover, these semiconductors are not limited to what is comprised by silicon, and may be what is comprised by carbon nanotubes.

Second Modification

Next, a second modified example of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as a 1st modified example, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 9, the hydrogen generator 1000a includes a thermoelectric generator 1100a and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100a, an insulating member 1017a is provided between the electron collection electrode 1004 and the electron emission electrode 1005.

The insulating member 1017a prevents an internal discharge (internal short circuit) in which electrons reaching the electron collection electrode 1004 from the electron emission electrode 1005 are returned to the electron emission electrode 1005 again.

In addition, since the insulating member 1017a is a very thin insulating material, electrons directed from the electron emission electrode 1005 to the electron collection electrode 1004 are allowed to pass by the tunnel effect.

In such a hydrogen generator 1000a, since the electron e emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005 can reach the electron collection electrode 1004 through the insulating member 1017a, the hydrogen generator ( Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the 1000a can also generate hydrogen gas. The generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the automobile equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000a of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

[Third Modification]

Next, a third modified example of the hydrogen generator including the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 10, the hydrogen generator 1000b includes a thermoelectric generator 1100b and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100b, the electron emission electrode 1005 is electrically connected to the electrostatic charge applying sub-electrode 1003. Therefore, since the electric field generated between the electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 and the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 becomes strong, emission of electrons is likely to occur.

Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the hydrogen generator 1000b can also generate hydrogen gas, and thus the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000b of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

Fourth Modification

Next, a fourth modified example of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 11, the hydrogen generator 1000c includes a thermoelectric generator 1100c and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100c, the electron collecting electrode 1004 is electrically connected to the electrostatic charge applying positive electrode 1002. Therefore, since the electric field generated between the electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 and the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 becomes strong, emission of electrons is likely to occur.

Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the hydrogen generator 1000c can also generate hydrogen gas, so that the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000c of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

[Fifth Modification]

Next, a fifth modified example of the hydrogen generator including the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 12, the hydrogen generator 1000d includes a thermoelectric generator 1100d and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1000d, the electrostatic charge applying positive electrode 1002 is made of a material having light transmittance (for example, a conductive resin having light transmittance). In addition, the insulating member 1017 is also made of an insulating material having light transmittance.

In the hydrogen generator 1000d having such a configuration, heat energy based on light energy such as sunlight can be easily transmitted to the electron emission electrode 1005.

Since the hydrogen generator 1000d can also generate hydrogen gas like the hydrogen generator 1000, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000d of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

[Sixth Modification]

Next, a sixth modified example of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 13, the hydrogen generator 1000e includes a thermoelectric generator 1100e and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100e, the electron collection electrode 1004 is composed of a kettle collection electrode 1004a and a negative electron collection electrode 1004b.

In the hydrogen generator 1000e having such a configuration, since the electrons e not collected and broken at the kettle collection electrode 1004a can be collected by the negative electrode collection electrode 1004b, Collection can be performed.

In addition, the kettle collection electrode 1004a can use a P-type semiconductor, for example, and the negative electrode collection electrode 1004b can use a conductive material (metal), for example.

Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the hydrogen generator 1000c can also generate hydrogen gas, and thus, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000e of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

[Seventh Modification]

Next, a seventh modified example of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 14, the hydrogen generator 1000f includes a thermoelectric generator 1100f and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100f, the electron emission electrode 1005 is electrically connected to the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003. Moreover, the substantially conical cathode 1020 which accommodates a carbon nanotube in the front-end | tip part 1020a is arrange | positioned at the electron collection electrode 1004 side of the electron emission electrode 1005.

The cathode 1020, for example, is made of a material which is made conductive by topping up impurities in silicon. In addition, the tip portion 1020a is formed by embedding carbon nanotubes in a conductive material and is electrically coupled to the cathode 1020.

Further, an auxiliary electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1021 is disposed between the electron collecting electrode 1004 and the cathode 1020, and the auxiliary electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1021 is a positive terminal of the auxiliary electrostatic field generating power supply 1001a. Is connected to. The negative terminal of the auxiliary electrostatic field generating power supply 1001a is connected to the electrostatic field applying negative electrode 1003.

In addition, an opening 1021a is formed in the auxiliary electrostatic field applied positive electrode 1021 at a position corresponding to the tip portion 1020a of the cathode 1020.

In the hydrogen generator 1000f having such a configuration, in addition to the electrons e emitted by the electron emission electrode 1005, the electrons e emitted from the carbon nanotubes of the tip portion 1020a of the cathode 1020 are the tip portion ( Since the light is emitted from the 1020a intensively toward the electron collection electrode 1004, the electrons e can be efficiently emitted.

Further, due to the electrostatic induction phenomenon caused by the auxiliary electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1021, electrons (e) are easily emitted even at a low electrostatic field applying voltage.

In addition, since the auxiliary electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1021 is covered by the insulating member 1017a, almost no electrons reach the auxiliary electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1021.

Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the hydrogen generator 1000f can also generate hydrogen gas, and thus the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000f of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

In the case of the hydrogen generator 1000f, since the carbon nanotubes are accommodated in the distal end portion 1020a of the cathode 1020, the electron emission electrode 1005 is formed of a conductive material, not an electrode provided with carbon nanotubes. It may be an electrode constituted by.

[Eighth modified example]

Next, an eighth modified example of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd, and 7th modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 15, the hydrogen generator 1000g includes a thermoelectric generator 1100g and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in Fig. 15, the thermoelectric generator 1100g forms an internal space 1022, which is an electron emission space, between the electron collection electrode 1004 and the cathode 1020. In addition, the internal space 1022 is preferably maintained in a vacuum state. The electrons e emitted from the tip portion 1020a of the cathode 1020 fly out of the internal space 1022 and reach the electron collection electrode 1004.

Since the hydrogen generator 1000g can also generate hydrogen gas like the hydrogen generators 1000 and 1000f, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000g of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

Ninth Modification

Next, a ninth modification of the hydrogen generating device comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th modified examples, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 16, the hydrogen generator 1000h includes a thermoelectric generator 1100h and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in FIG. 16, an internal space 1022 is formed between the thermoelectric generator 1100h and the electron collecting electrode 1004 and the cathode 1020. In the inner wall surface of the internal space 1022, the electron collecting electrode 1004 is extended to the vicinity of the electron emission electrode 1005. Therefore, the electron collection electrode 1004 can efficiently collect the scattered electrons e when the internal space 1022 is made to escape.

In addition, since the extension portion of the electron collecting electrode 1004 is formed sufficiently thin, the electric field generated based on the auxiliary electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1021 reaches the carbon nanotube of the tip portion 1020a of the cathode 1020. Then, the electrons are preferably released from the tip portion 1020a.

Since the hydrogen generator 1000h can also generate hydrogen gas like the hydrogen generators 1000, 1000f, and 1000g, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000h of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

[Tenth Modification]

Next, a tenth modified example of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as a 1st modified example, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 17, the hydrogen generator 1000i includes a thermoelectric generator 1100i and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100i, an internal space 1022 is formed between the electron collection electrode 1004 and the electron emission electrode 1005. In addition, the internal space 1022 is preferably maintained in a vacuum state.

In particular, since the heat conducted through the thermally conductive member 1018b made of metal or the like is conducted to the electron emission electrode 1005 disposed close to the thermally conductive member 1018b, the electrons are released well.

In such a hydrogen generator 1000i, since the electron e emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005 can reach the electron collection electrode 1004 by flying out of the internal space 1022, the hydrogen generator ( Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the 1000i can generate hydrogen gas. The generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the automobile equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000i of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

In particular, the electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 and the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 connected to the electrostatic field generating power source 1001 are completely connected to a circuit composed of the electron collecting electrode 1004, the electron emitting electrode 1005, and the like. Since the current flowing from the electrostatic field generating power supply 1001 does not flow to the circuit side, the power consumption of the electrostatic field generating power supply 1001 becomes almost zero, so that ideal power generation is possible.

[Eleventh Modification]

Next, the 11th modified example of the hydrogen generation apparatus which consists of a thermoelectric generator and an electrolysis apparatus is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 10th modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 18, the hydrogen generator 1000j includes a thermoelectric generator 1100j and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100j, the electron emission electrode 1005 is thermally bonded to the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003.

Then, heat from the heat source is conducted to the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 through the heat conductive member 1018b, and also to the electron emission electrode 1005. Thus, since the electron emission electrode 1005 is thermally coupled with the thermally conductive member 1018b, the emission efficiency of electrons from the electron emission electrode 1005 is improved.

Since the hydrogen generator 1000j can also generate hydrogen gas like the hydrogen generators 1000 and 1000i, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000j of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

[Twelfth Modification]

Next, a twelfth modification of the hydrogen generating device comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 10th modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 19, the hydrogen generator 1000k includes a thermoelectric generator 1100k and an electrolysis device 1200.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100k, the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 is connected to the negative ion collecting terminal 1011 of the electrolysis device 1200 via the charge neutralizing lead 1016b. In other words, the electrostatic field applying negative electrode 1003 is connected to the negative ion collecting electrode 1009. The electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 and the electron emission electrode 1005 are thermally bonded.

Then, heat from the heat source is conducted to the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003 through the heat conductive member 1018b, and also to the electron emission electrode 1005. Thus, since the electron emission electrode 1005 is thermally coupled with the thermally conductive member 1018b, the emission efficiency of electrons from the electron emission electrode 1005 is improved.

In the case where the electron emission electrode 1005 is a carbon nanotube, since electrical coupling is not performed directly, the power generation output is taken out from the electrostatic field applying sub-electrode 1003.

In the thermoelectric generator 1100k, an internal space 1022 is formed between the electron collection electrode 1004 and the electron emission electrode 1005. In addition, the internal space 1022 is preferably maintained in a vacuum state.

In the hydrogen generator 1000k, the electrons e emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005 can reach the electron collection electrode 1004 by flying out of the internal space 1022, and thus the hydrogen generator 1000k. Like hydrogen generators 1000 and 1000i, hydrogen gas can be generated. The generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the automobile equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000k of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

[Thirteenth Modification]

Next, a thirteenth modification of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as a 1st modified example, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 20, the hydrogen generator 10001 includes a thermoelectric generator 11001 and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the hydrogen generating apparatus 10001, a solar cell 1080 composed mainly of silicon is disposed on the charge neutralizing conductor 101 in the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000 shown in FIG. .

The positive terminal of the solar cell 1080 is connected to the electron collection electrode 1004 of the thermoelectric generator 11001, and the negative terminal of the solar cell 1080 is connected to the cation collection electrode 1012 of the electrolysis device 1200, respectively. have. And the solar cell 1080 is arrange | positioned in the position which sunlight is easy to irradiate, such as the bonnet of the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator. Power generated in the solar cell 1080 is supplied to the electrolysis device 1200 together with the power generated in the thermoelectric generator 11001.

By adopting this method, even when the solar cell 1080 made of silicon of low voltage is used, a high voltage output is obtained. That is, even if it is the electric current which can be taken out from the solar cell 1080 made from silicon, a large output can be taken out as electric power by high voltage increase.

In addition, the electron emission electrode 1005 may be a semiconductor including most of the negatively charged carriers or carbon nanotubes having an N-type characteristic, and the conductive member may be used for the electron collection electrode 1004, thereby improving power generation efficiency. Can be improved.

In such a hydrogen generating device 10001, the electric power generated in the solar cell 1080 is supplied to the electrolysis device 1200 together with the electric power generated in the thermoelectric generator 11001. Since the hydrogen generator 10001 can also generate hydrogen gas, similarly to the hydrogen generator 1000, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generating apparatus 10001 of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

[Modification 14]

Next, a fourteenth modification of the hydrogen generating device comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 2nd, 13th modification, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 21, the hydrogen generator 1000m includes a thermoelectric generator 1100m and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000m, a solar cell 1080 containing silicon as a main component is disposed on the charge neutralizing lead 1016a in the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000a shown in FIG. .

The positive terminal of the solar cell 1080 is connected to the electron collection electrode 1004 of the thermoelectric generator 1100m, and the negative terminal of the solar cell 1080 is connected to the cation collection electrode 1012 of the electrolysis device 1200, respectively. . And the solar cell 1080 is arrange | positioned in the position which sunlight is easy to irradiate, such as the bonnet of the vehicle with a thermoelectric generator. The power generated in the solar cell 1080 is supplied to the electrolysis device 1200 together with the power generated in the thermoelectric generator 1100m.

In the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000m shown in FIG. 21, a thin insulating member 1017a is disposed between the electron collecting electrode 1004 and the electron emitting electrode 1005.

The thickness of the insulating member 1017a is hundreds of nanometers from several nanometers, and electrons from the electron emission electrode 1005 may be directed toward the electron collection electrode 1004 in a tunneling phenomenon by the action of an electric field.

Moreover, by arrange | positioning the insulating member 1017a in this way, it becomes possible to use a P type semiconductor as an electron collection electrode, and to use an N type semiconductor as an electron emission electrode.

In such a hydrogen generator 1000m, the electric power generated in the solar cell 1080 is supplied to the electrolysis device 1200 together with the electric power generated in the thermoelectric generator 1100m. Since the hydrogen generator 1000m can also generate hydrogen gas like the hydrogen generators 1000 and 10001, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generating apparatus 1000m of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

15th Modification

Next, a fifteenth modification of the hydrogen generator comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIGS. 22 to 25. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 12th modified example, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 22, the hydrogen generator 1000n includes a thermoelectric generator 1100n and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in Fig. 22, the hydrogen generator 1000n uses the electrostatic field generating power source 1001, which is a direct current power source, in the hydrogen generator 1000k shown in Fig. 19 as an AC power source 1001b.

The AC power supply 1001b is a power supply whose voltage V periodically changes to plus or minus as shown in FIG. As shown in the upper part of Fig. 23, the period in which the voltage V of the AC power supply 1001b is positive is called a positive half cycle, and the period in which a negative voltage is negative is negative half-cycle. cycle).

The current value of the current I generated by the movement of the electrons emitted from the electron emission member 1005 by the action of the electric field based on the AC power supply 1001b is shown in the lower part of FIG.

As shown in the lower part of Fig. 23, the current I flows only in the period of the positive half cycle of the voltage V of the AC power supply 1001b, and does not flow in the period of the negative half cycle. The current flows only during the period of positive half cycle, and the current does not flow during negative half cycle is the same phenomenon as the diode characteristic of a two-pole vacuum tube.

The thermal power generation phenomenon occurring in the positive half cycle period will be described with reference to FIG. 24, and the thermal power generation phenomenon occurring in the negative half cycle period will be described based on FIG.

In the positive half-cycle period of the AC power supply 1001b in the thermal power generator 1100n (the hydrogen generator 1000n) shown in FIG. 24, the electrostatic field applying positive electrode 1002 of the electron acceleration member is applied. Since a positive voltage is applied, electrons are emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005 of the electron emission member so that the electrons are absorbed by the electron collection electrode 1004 so that the current flows. In the electrolysis device 1200, hydrogen is generated by electrolysis of water. However, some of the emitted electrons collide with the insulating member 1017 and may be trapped and attached thereto. The attached electrons have a function of interfering with the field emission of electrons.

Subsequently, in the negative half cycle of the AC power supply 1001b in the thermal power generator 1100n (the hydrogen generator 1000n) shown in FIG. 25, the electrostatic field applied positive electrode 1002 of the electron acceleration member is shown. Since a negative voltage is applied, the repulsive force due to the negative electric field acts on the electrons attached to the insulating member 1017. The electrons attached by the repulsive force due to the negative electric field are driven out, and the electrons are moved to be erased from the insulating member 1017. In the next plus half cycle, interference with the field emission by the attached electrons is eliminated, and electron emission by the electric field is performed well, and thermal energy is efficiently used as an energy source for hydrogen generation.

In addition, when the frequency of the AC power supply 1001b is low, the period of negative half cycle is long, and the period of stopping electron emission is long, so that the energy conversion efficiency is lowered. Therefore, in order to improve energy conversion efficiency, it is necessary to set the frequency of the AC power supply 1001b high. However, if the frequency of the AC power supply 1001b is too high, the emitted electrons will be repelled by the negative electric field before they reach the electron collection electrode 1004 and bent to the electron emission electrode 1005, so that it can be used as an appropriately high frequency. ㆍ Hertz frequency is preferred. If it is such a frequency value, it will become possible to generate hydrogen efficiently.

Like the hydrogen generator 1000, the hydrogen generator 1000n can also generate hydrogen gas, so that the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000n of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

[Thirteenth Modification]

Next, a sixteenth modification of the hydrogen generation device comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 12th modified example, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in Fig. 26, the hydrogen generator 10000 includes a thermoelectric generator 11000 and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in FIG. 22, the hydrogen generator 10000 has a fluorescent material 1090 on the surface of the electron emission electrode 1005 side of the electron collection electrode 1004 in the hydrogen generator 1000k shown in FIG. ) Is placed.

This fluorescent material 1090 is a member having a property of emitting light (e.g., emitting light of excitation light) when electrons collide.

In addition, in the thermoelectric generator 11000 (the hydrogen generator 10000), the electrostatic charge applying positive electrode 1002 and the electron collecting electrode 1004 have a light transmissive material (for example, light transmittance). Conductive resin). In addition, the insulating member 1017 is also made of an insulating material (for example, silicon dioxide) having light transmittance.

In the thermoelectric generator 11000 (hydrogen generator 10000), electrons emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005 are accelerated by an electric field generated by a voltage applied to the electrostatic field-applied positive electrode 1002. Facing the collection electrode 1004. The fluorescent material 1090 is arrange | positioned at the front surface of the electron collection electrode 1004, and the electron which escaped in the vacuum of the internal space 1022 collides with the fluorescent material 1090. The fluorescent material 1090 emits light by energy based on the collision of electrons with the fluorescent material 1090. The light emitted by the fluorescent material 1090 is transmitted to the outside by passing through the electron collecting electrode 1004, the electrostatic charge applying positive electrode 1002, and the insulating member 1017 having light transmittance.

The electrons contributing to the light emission are absorbed by the electron collecting electrode 1004 through the fluorescent material 1090 and transferred to the electrolysis device 1200 as electricity (current), and electrolysis of water generates hydrogen.

In addition, electrons absorbed by the electron collection electrode 1004 may be accumulated in a load capacitor, for example, and electrons stored in the load capacitor may be used as electrical energy.

As described above, since the hydrogen generating device 10000 (thermoelectric device 11000) can generate electricity and emit light while generating hydrogen, light emitted from the portion of the thermal power generating device 11000 is lighted. Since it is possible to draw inside a vehicle through a fiber or the like and use it as a lighting in the vehicle, it is an energy saving device having a very efficient total system. In addition, when the thermoelectric generator 11000 is applied to a vehicle other than the thermoelectric generator equipment, electricity generated in various parts and uses and light emitted can be used.

Since the hydrogen generator 10000 can generate hydrogen gas similarly to the hydrogen generator 1000, the generated hydrogen gas can be supplied as a fuel of the engine 50 of a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator.

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generating apparatus 10000 of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator, it is possible to generate heat and generate and supply hydrogen.

In addition, according to Richardson Dashman's law, the number of electrons emitted from the electron emission electrode 1005 in the vacuum increases exponentially in proportion to the absolute temperature. Therefore, when the temperature of the heat source is relatively low, the electricity generated by the thermoelectric generator of the present invention is used because of the temperature rise of the electron emission electrode 1005 (carbon nanotube), so that a large amount of electrons are emitted to generate power. It is also possible to do.

[Variation 17]

Next, a seventeenth modification of the hydrogen generating device comprising the thermoelectric generator and the electrolysis device will be described based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as 1st, 16th modified example, and only another part is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 27, the hydrogen generator 1000p includes a thermoelectric generator 1100p and an electrolysis device 1200.

As shown in Fig. 27, the hydrogen generator 1000p uses the electrostatic field generating power source 1001, which is a direct current power source, in the hydrogen generator 10000 shown in Fig. 26 as an alternating current power source 1001b.

Like the hydrogen generator 1000 and the hydrogen generator 1000n, the hydrogen generator 1000p can also generate hydrogen gas, and thus, the generated hydrogen gas is used as the fuel of the engine 50 of the vehicle equipped with the thermoelectric generator. Can supply

Therefore, even if the hydrogen generator 1000p of such a structure is provided in the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator, it can generate thermal power and generate | occur | produce and supply hydrogen.

In addition, in the above embodiment, although the thermoelectric generator 100 was attached to the outer wall surface of the engine 50, the present invention is not limited to this, and the thermoelectric generator 100 is a higher temperature engine ( 50, the inner side of the engine 50, or in contact with the inner wall surface, or the thermally conductive member 12 of the heat generator 100 may be arranged as the inner wall surface of the engine 50.

In addition, the thermoelectric generator 100 may not be directly disposed in the engine 50, or may be disposed in a portion where the high temperature such as the vicinity of the engine 50 becomes high.

In addition, since the thermoelectric generator 100 can generate power when it is disposed at a high temperature region of the thermoelectric device-mounted vehicle, the thermoelectric generator 100 can generate electricity. It may be arranged on the back surface or the like.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the engine 50 of the motor vehicle with a thermoelectric generator was demonstrated as a rotary engine, this invention is not limited to this, The engine 50 has the structure which the piston reciprocates in a cylinder. The engine may be a piston engine or a recipe, or may be an engine having another structure.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a vehicle equipped with a thermoelectric generator has been described as an example of a hydrogen vehicle having a hydrogen engine that outputs power by burning hydrogen, but the present invention is not limited thereto, A fuel cell that generates electricity from hydrogen and oxygen generated by an electrolysis device, and an electric vehicle having an electric motor driven by the electricity, or a hybrid using a drive of an engine and a drive of an electric motor. It may be a car.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure (constitution) and modification of 17 patterns shown in FIGS. 8-27 were demonstrated as a hydrogen generating apparatus, this invention is not limited to this, The structure and structure are appropriately you can change it. Moreover, the modified example here is another embodiment which modified and changed the structure and a structure within the range contained in this invention and this embodiment.

In addition, of course, it can change suitably also about other specific detailed structures.

In the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle of the present invention, a thermoelectric generator disposed at a position where a high temperature is generated, for example, around a engine or at a position where heat is transmitted based on the heat generation of an engine such as an exhaust system or a bonnet, is generated. Power generation can be performed using the heat energy of heat. Then, the thermoelectric generator supplies the generated electric power to the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle, and the electric energy of the electric power may be used as at least a part of driving energy for driving the engine.

In this way, it is effective to include a thermoelectric generator for converting thermal energy into electrical energy to generate electricity in a vehicle having a high temperature portion to generate electricity. Thus, the thermoelectric device vehicle can be supplied with a stable electric power by the thermoelectric device.

That is, the energy of the arrangement | positioning which is the heat energy which arises from the engine of a motor vehicle as a heat source can be utilized effectively as a drive energy of the thermo-electric apparatus equipment automobile. The technology which effectively uses the energy of such an arrangement is a technique required in order to maintain the global environment continuously.

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An electron emission member that emits electrons by applying heat, an electron acceleration member that accelerates electrons emitted from the electron emission member by applying an electric field between the electron emission member, and is released from the electron emission member, and the electron acceleration member And an electron collecting member for collecting electrons accelerated by the insulating member, and an insulating member for electrically insulating the electron collecting member and the electron accelerating member, It is a thermo-electric-equipment apparatus vehicle provided with the thermo-generation apparatus which moves an electron from the said electron collection member, and produces electric power by making the said electron collection member into a negative electrode, and making the said electron emission member into a positive electrode, Characterized in that the electric energy generated by the thermoelectric generator disposed at a position where heat based on the heat generation of the engine of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is transferred is used as at least a part of driving energy for driving the engine. Thermoelectric generator equipment for automobile. An electron emission member that emits electrons by applying heat, an electron acceleration member that accelerates electrons emitted from the electron emission member by applying an electric field between the electron emission member, and is released from the electron emission member, and the electron acceleration member And an electron collecting member for collecting electrons accelerated by the insulating member, and an insulating member for electrically insulating the electron collecting member and the electron accelerating member, It is a thermo-electric-equipment apparatus vehicle provided with the thermo-generation apparatus which moves an electron from the said electron collection member, and produces electric power by making the said electron collection member into a negative electrode, and making the said electron emission member into a positive electrode, The electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator disposed at a position where heat based on the heat generation of the engine of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle is transferred is at least one of electrical energy for operating the electrical system of the thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle. A thermoelectric equipment vehicle characterized in that it is used as a part. The vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the thermoelectric generator is disposed in contact with the engine. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the engine is a rotary engine. The engine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the engine is a hydrogen engine that burns hydrogen as fuel and outputs power. And an electrolysis device that electrolyzes water, and supplies hydrogen and oxygen generated by supplying electric power generated by the heat generator to the electrolysis device to the hydrogen engine. The thermoelectric generator equipment vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the electron emission member is an electrode formed by planting a plurality of carbon nanotubes approximately perpendicular to a conductive substrate.

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