BG2168U1 - ADAPTIVE DOSAGE SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The present utility model relates to an adaptive dosing system with constant Internet connectivity for professional dishwashers and washing machines, which will be used in the field of the restaurant industry as well as in the industry and chemical cleaning. Through it it will be effective and quality dosing of detergents in professional washing and washing machines from any computer or mobile device connected to the global network. The proposed adaptive dosing system with constant Internet connectivity includes a control module (1) with an integrated or external power module, sensors (2) connected to the control module (1) are connected one-way to measure the amount of fluid passing through the system. Peristaltic pumps (3) which pump and deliver the required amount of fluid / preparation are unidirectedly connected to the galvanically isolated outputs (12) of the control module (1). In addition, the control module (1) with galvanically isolated digital inputs (11) is connected in a bidirectional manner to a communication module (4), which on the other hand provides a two-way connection with a cloud-based application server (5) bidirectional connection to a database server (6). 3 claims, 2 figures

Description

Field of technology

This utility model refers to an adaptive dosing system for professional dishwashers and washing machines, which will find application in the restaurant industry, as well as in the industry of industrial washing machines and dry cleaning.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various devices and systems for dosing and / or controlled release of a substance are known.

For example, patent document DE102004036358 (A1) discloses a device for dosing and controlled release of drugs, which is implanted in the patient and connected to an external device via a radio frequency transponder. The invention has a substance storage tank, an outlet for separating the substance and a controllable drive device for carrying out the release. According to the invention, the peculiarity of the dosing device is that a circuit for contactless communication with external equipment is provided.

Patent document US 2006089749 (A1) discloses a system for accurate fluid dosing. The described system contains a control module with a digital microcontroller with an interface for emitting a start signal and a stop signal and an interface for the received signals from a sensor unit. The system also includes a storage tank as well as a dispenser for the distributed fluid. It is provided that a certain amount of liquid is released in the interval between the start signal and the stop signal, and the sensor unit, which activates the start signal, continuously measures the flow of the fluid supplied to the dispenser. The dosing process is stopped when the predetermined amount of liquid is delivered and a stop signal is sent to the dispenser.

Known dosing and / or controlled release systems of a substance do not offer constant internet connectivity and the ability to remotely monitor the dosing process. The management process can be performed from any computer or mobile device connected to the global network.

Technical essence of the utility model

The task of the utility model is to create an adaptive dosing system for professional dishwashers and washing machines, which has a constant connection to the Internet and allows efficient and high-quality dosing of detergents for professional dishwashers and washing machines from any computer or mobile device, connected to the global network.

The offered adaptive dosing system for professional dishwashers and washing machines includes a control module with integrated or external power supply module, as sensors are connected to the control module in one direction to read the amount of fluid / detergent passed through the system. According to the utility model, the system also includes peristaltic pumps, which pump and import the required amount of fluid / detergent and are unidirectionally connected to the galvanically isolated outputs of the control module. In addition, the control module is bidirectionally connected to a communication module, which in turn via the global Internet provides two-way connection to a cloud application server, and through it an indirect connection to a database server.

In a preferred embodiment, the control module includes a microcontroller having a two-way connection to the communication module via connectors, a one-way galvanically isolated connection to the sensors for reading the fluid passed through the system via a detachable connector, and a one-way connection to galvanically isolated digital inputs. In addition, the microcontroller has a one-way connection with galvanically isolated digital outputs, a two-way connection with a USB communication interface, a two-way connection with non-volatile memory and a two-way connection with a real-time clock. The microcontroller is also connected to a battery to service the real-time clock.

The galvanically isolated digital inputs and respectively the galvanically isolated digital outputs can be at least 2 and not more than 12 pieces.

‘The system provides the following benefits:

2168 UI • Continuous detailed monitoring of the dosing process;

• Maintaining a constant amount of fluid / preparation passed through the system and ensuring high quality of services;

• Remote configuration and management of the dosing system, which significantly reduces the operating costs for maintenance of this type of system;

• Generation of alarms in case of deviation from the set dosing parameters;

• Recognition of the operating modes of professional dishwashers and washing machines and selection of the most appropriate operating mode of the adaptive dosing system, which guarantees high quality of services.

Explanation of the attached figures

This utility model is illustrated in the accompanying figures, where:

Figure 1 is a block diagram of an adaptive dosing system with a constant connection to the Internet;

Figure 2 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the control module.

Examples of implementation of the utility model

The created adaptive dosing system for professional dishwashers and washing machines, which has a constant connection to the Internet, includes a control module 1 with an integrated or external power supply module, to which sensors 2 are connected in one direction to read the amount of fluid / detergent passing through the system. The control module 1 is unidirectionally connected to peristaltic pumps 3. In addition, the control module 1 with galvanically isolated digital inputs 11 is bidirectionally connected to a communication module 4, which via the global Internet provides two-way connection to a cloud application server 5 and through it and an indirect two-way connection to a database server 6 - FIG. 1.

The control module 1 shown in Figure 2 includes a microcontroller 7 which has a two-way connection to the communication module 4 via connectors 15 and a one-way connection via a detachable connector 13 for galvanically isolated connection to the sensors 2 to read system fluid. In addition, the microcontroller 7 is unidirectionally connected to galvanically isolated digital inputs 11 and galvanically isolated digital outputs 12. The microcontroller 7 also has a two-way connection with non-volatile memory 8 and a two-way connection to a real-time clock 9, as well as a USB communication interface 14. servicing the operation of the clock 9 in real time, the microcontroller 7 is connected to a battery 10.

The sensors 2 for reading the amount of fluid / preparation passed through the system can be flow meters of different types and principles of operation, having a digital output.

When the system is operating, the peristaltic pumps 3 pump and introduce the fluid / detergent into a professional dishwasher or washing machine. The peristaltic pumps 3 have a one-way connection to the galvanically isolated digital outputs 12 of the control module 1.

The number of galvanically isolated digital inputs 11 and respectively of the galvanically isolated digital outputs 12 are at least 2 and not more than 12.

Communication module 4 includes a WiFi modem or GPRS modem based on a 2G / 3G standard for data transmission over networks of mobile operators. The communication module 4 is connected in two directions by means of connectors 15 to the control module 1, and the information is transmitted via a synchronous or asynchronous serial interface to the microcontroller 7.

The readings from sensors 2 are transmitted to the cloud application server 5 via the communication module 4 and the global network, and from there are stored in the database server 6. The microcontroller 7 actively uses the clock 9 for real time so that the readings from the sensors 2 contain detailed information about the time of their reporting.

The algorithms for operation of the adaptive dosing system are set in the form of programs. The programs are provided by the cloud application server 5 via the global Internet and the communication module 4. The programs define the optimal mode in which fluid / preparation is applied depending on the received input signals of galvanically isolated digital inputs 11. Based on the information received on galvanically

2168 UI isolated digital inputs 11, the microcontroller 7 recognizes and determines which program should be started.

The control module 1 has a USB communication interface 14, by means of which the dosing system can be controlled and configured.

Claims (3)

Claims Adaptive dosing system comprising a control module (1) to which one-way sensors (2) are connected for detecting the amount of fluid / preparation passed through the system, characterized in that the system also includes peristaltic pumps (3) for pumping and supplying the required amount of fluid / preparation, which are unidirectionally connected to the galvanically isolated digital outputs (12) of the control module (1), the control module (1) with galvanically isolated digital inputs (11) is connected in both directions to a communication module (4). ), which in turn is connected to a cloud application server (5) via a global Internet network and indirectly connected to a database server (6) indirectly via it. Adaptive dosing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control module (1) has an integrated or external power supply module and includes a microcontroller (7) which is bidirectionally connected to connectors (15) for connection to the communication module (4). ), is unidirectionally connected to a detachable connector (13) for galvanically isolated connection to the sensors U (2) for reading the amount of fluid / preparation passed through the system, where the microcontroller (7) is unidirectionally connected to the galvanically isolated digital inputs (11), as and is unidirectionally connected to the galvanically isolated ¹ $ digital outputs (12), the microcontroller (7) being connected in both directions to a USB communication interface (14), as well as to a non-volatile memory (8) and a real-time clock (9), and It is connected in one direction with a clock battery (10). Adaptive dosing system according to Claim 2, characterized in that the galvanically isolated digital inputs (11) and the galvanically isolated digital outputs (12) are at least 2 and not more than 12 pieces, respectively.