Variation Example 1 and Variation Example 2 are configurations intended to ensure a creepage distance, while allowing the distance between the high-voltage electrode and the low-voltage electrode to be made closer. In Variation Example 1 and Variation Example 2, ensuring a creepage distance and a clearance distance between the high-voltage electrode and the low-voltage electrode prevents unnecessary discharge such as short circuits and the occurrence of creeping discharge between the two electrodes.
Variation Example 3 shown in FIG. 9 describes a configuration in which an unevenness 96 is provided on the dielectric substrate 12 between the end of the high-voltage electrode 14 that is closest to the blowout outlet 30 and a place directly above the blowout outlet 30, ensuring a creepage distance. The increased creepage distance due to the unevenness 96 allows its resistance value to increase, reducing the risk of creeping discharge.
Variation Example 4 shown in FIG. 10 describes a configuration in which the groove 22 of the low-voltage electrode 20 has a tapered portion 98 such that the groove 22 has a wider opening height when being closer to the blowout outlet 30. This configuration ensures a creepage distance between the high-voltage electrode 14 and the low-voltage electrode 20.