Self cleaning ion generator device
The present invention provides methods and systems for a self-cleaning ion generator that includes a self-cleaning ion generator device that includes a bottom portion, a top portion, at least one electrode extending from the top portion, and a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the at least one electrode.
1. A self-cleaning ion generator device, comprising:
a housing;
at least one electrode extending from the housing;
a collar extending from the device for mounting the device and a column extends from a surface of the collar; and
a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the at least one electrode.
2. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein the housing has a top portion and a bottom portion.
3. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning apparatus is powered by a motor for rotation during periodic intervals.
4. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein the housing has a top portion, a bottom portion, and a mounting portion engaging the bottom portion and the top portion.
5. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom portion selectively secured to a mounting portion, and a top portion is selectively secured to the mounting portion.
6. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrode is selectively secured to an ion generator disposed within the housing.
7. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising at least two electrodes spaced apart and extending from the housing.
8. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cleaning head disposed on the cleaning apparatus for cleaning the at least one electrode.
9. The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrode consists of a brush having a plurality of bristles extending therefrom.
10. A self-cleaning ion generator device, comprising:
a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion;
a mounting portion engaged to the housing;
at least one electrode extending from the housing;
a collar extending from the device for mounting the device and a column extends from a surface of the collar; and
a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the at least one electrode.
11. A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 10 , further comprising an ion generator housed within the housing for receiving that the least one electrode.
12. A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 10 , further comprising a motor housed within the housing and rotationally engaged to the cleaning apparatus for activating the cleaning apparatus at a predetermined interval.
13. A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 10 , further comprising a display on the housing providing a visual indication indicating the device is operating.
14. A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 10 , further comprising a circuit board disposed within the housing.
15. A method of producing ions, comprising:
providing an ion generator with at least one electrode and a collar for mounting the ion generator and a column extends from a surface of the collar, and mounting a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the at least one electrode to the ion generator.
16. A method of producing ions according to claim 15 , further comprising an integral motor and cleaning head for self cleaning.
17. The method of producing ions according to claim 15 , wherein the cleaning apparatus is integral to the ion generator or designed for post installation to an ion generator.