Multi-function equipment rack for electrochemically activated solutions
A multi-function equipment rack is provided in a first Generation and Distribution Station Configuration for producing, storing and distributing electrochemically activated (ECA) solutions. The first Configuration of the equipment rack includes a stand, a brine tank, a water filter, a generator operable for producing the ECA solutions, ECA solution holding tanks and a dilution control station for diluting the ECA solutions to various strengths. A multi-function equipment rack is provided in a second Distribution Station Configuration for storing and distributing ECA solutions at a satellite location remote from a location where the ECA solutions are produced. The second Configuration of the equipment rack includes the stand, the ECA solution holding tanks and the dilution control station. The orientation of the stand is reversed in the second Configuration relative to the first Configuration such that the same stand can be used in either the first or second Configuration with minimal modifications.
1 . A multi-function equipment rack for electrochemically activated (ECA) solutions, the equipment rack comprising:
a stand;
wherein the equipment rack is structured to configure in a first configuration and in a second configuration that is different than the first configuration;
wherein the first configuration of the equipment rack includes the stand, a brine tank for containing a brine solution, a generator in fluid communication with the brine tank for producing at least one ECA solution from the brine solution, at least one ECA solution holding tank in fluid communication with the generator for containing the at least one ECA solution, and a dilution control station in fluid communication with the at least one ECA solution holding tank for diluting the at least one ECA solution;
wherein the second configuration of the equipment rack includes the stand, the at least one ECA solution holding tank for containing the at least one ECA solution, and the dilution control station in fluid communication with the at least one ECA solution holding tank for diluting the at least one ECA solution;
wherein the stand further has a cutout and a removable cover for covering the cutout; and
wherein in the first configuration the cutout provides access to the generator and in the second configuration the removable cover provides a mounting surface for the dilution control station when the removable cover covers the cutout.
2 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one ECA solution comprises at least one of a hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solution and a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution.
3 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the generator produces the at least one ECA solution utilizing an electrochemically activated water (EAW) process.
4 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a pair of side panels and a bottom-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and wherein the brine tank is supported on the bottom-shelf panel in the first configuration.
5 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a pair of side panels and a top-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and wherein the generator is supported on the top-shelf panel in the first configuration.
6 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a pair of side panels and a middle-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and wherein the at least one ECA solution holding tank is supported on the middle-shelf panel in the first configuration and in the second configuration.
7 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a pair of side panels and a first vertical panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and wherein the generator is positioned adjacent the first vertical panel in the first configuration.
8 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 7 , wherein the stand further comprises a second vertical panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and wherein the dilution control station is positioned adjacent the second vertical panel in the first configuration.
9 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a pair of side panels and a first vertical panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and wherein the dilution control station is positioned adjacent the first vertical panel in the second configuration.
10 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises a pair of side panels, an auxiliary side shelf attached to one of the pair of side panels, and a height-adjustable support leg for supporting the auxiliary side shelf.
11 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 10 , wherein the brine tank is supported on the auxiliary side shelf in the first configuration.
12 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 1 , wherein the equipment rack in the first configuration further includes a water filter in fluid communication with an external source of water, in fluid communication with the brine tank, and in fluid communication with the generator.
13 . A multi-function equipment rack for producing, storing and distributing electrochemically activated (ECA) solutions, the equipment rack comprising:
a stand comprising a pair of side panels, a bottom-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, a top-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, a middle-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels and medially between the bottom-shelf panel and the top-shelf panel, a first vertical panel disposed between the pair of side panels and extending upwardly from the top-shelf panel, and a second vertical panel disposed between the pair of side panels and between the top-shelf panel and the middle-shelf panel;
a brine tank supported on the bottom-shelf panel for containing a brine solution;
a generator supported on the top-shelf panel adjacent the first vertical panel, the generator in fluid communication with the brine tank for producing at least one ECA solution;
at least one ECA solution holding tank supported on the middle-shelf panel and in fluid communication with the generator; and
a dilution control station supported on the middle-shelf panel or alternatively adjacent the second vertical panel, the dilution control station in fluid communication with the at least one ECA solution holding tank;
wherein the first vertical panel defines a cutout formed therethrough; and
a removable cover plate configured to cover the cutout from a rear side of the first vertical panel and to provide access to the generator from the rear side of the first vertical panel when the cover plate is removed.
14 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 13 , wherein the generator produces the at least one ECA solution from the brine solution utilizing an electrochemically activated water (EAW) process, and wherein the at least one ECA solution comprises at least one of a hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solution and a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution.
15 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 13 , wherein the stand further comprises an auxiliary side shelf attached to one of the pair of side panels and a height-adjustable support leg for supporting the auxiliary side shelf.
16 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 13 , wherein the equipment rack further includes a water filter in fluid communication with an external source of water, in fluid communication with the brine tank, and in fluid communication with the generator.
17 . A multi-function equipment rack for storing and distributing electrochemically activated (ECA) solutions, the equipment rack comprising:
a stand comprising a pair of side panels, a top-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, a middle-shelf panel disposed between the pair of side panels, and a first vertical panel disposed between the pair of side panels and extending upwardly from the top-shelf panel;
at least one ECA solution holding tank supported on the middle-shelf panel for containing an ECA solution; and
a dilution control station supported on the first vertical panel, the dilution control station in fluid communication with the at least one ECA solution holding tank;
wherein the first vertical panel defines a cutout formed therethrough; and
a removable cover plate configured to cover the cutout from a rear side of the first vertical panel and to provide a mounting surface for the dilution control station on a front side of the first vertical panel when the cover plate covers the cutout.
18 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 17 , wherein the at least one ECA solution is selected from a hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solution and a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution.
19 . The multi-function equipment rack according to claim 17 , wherein the stand further comprises an auxiliary side shelf attached to one of the pair of side panels and a height-adjustable support leg for supporting the auxiliary side shelf.