BR102017004135A2 - water saver for solar, boiler or gas heated showers - Google Patents

Abstract

Refer to the present patent for a water-saving water heater for solar heater showers, thus providing a great saving in water consumption, as well as offering more safety, avoiding burns to the user. Currently, showers and showers powered by alternative heating systems (solar, boiler and gas) have a very high water consumption compared to those heated by electric energy, due to the time that they are pouring cold and / or hot water until they reach the ideal temperature for the user. research data from the usp polytechnic school show an average water consumption of 4.2 liters per minute in the electric shower, compared to an average of 8.4 liters per minute in the solar heated shower. Considering that solar energy is clean and of negligible cost, it is necessary that its use does not cause excessive water consumption. In order to solve this waste of water, the present invention has been developed whereby unused water (because it is below or above the desired temperature) will be directed to a secondary reservoir located lower than the shower. , and the effective water consumption occurs only when the water reaches the ideal temperature for the user. Once diverted to the additional reservoir, water may be used on the lower floor or pumped to the main reservoir.

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(54) Title: WATER SAVING FOR SHOWERS HEATED BY SOLAR ENERGY, BOILER OR GAS (51) Int. CL: E03B 7/04; E03B 11/02 (73) Holder (s): WALTER RODRIGUES LOUBACK (72) Inventor (s): WALTER RODRIGUES LOUBACK (85) National Phase Start Date:

01/03/2017 (57) Abstract: Refers to the present patent for a water saver for showers / showers powered by a solar heater, thus providing great savings in water consumption, in addition to offering more safety, preventing burns to the user . Currently, showers and showers powered by alternative heating systems (solar, boiler and gas) have a very high water consumption compared to those heated by electric energy, depending on the time that cold and / or hot water is spouting, until they reach the ideal temperature for the user. Research data made by the USP polytechnic school show an average water consumption of 4.2 liters per minute in the electric shower, against an average of 8.4 liters per minute in the solar heated shower. Considering that solar energy is clean and of minimal cost, it is necessary that its use does not cause excessive water expenditure. In order to solve this waste of water, the present invention was developed, through which water that is not used (because it is below or above the desired temperature) will be directed to a secondary reservoir located at (...)

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WATER SAVING FOR SHOWERS HEATED BY SOLAR ENERGY, BOILER OR GAS.

[01] Refers to the present patent for a water saver for showers / showers powered by a solar heater, thus providing great savings in water consumption, in addition to offering more safety, preventing burns to the user.

[02] Currently, showers and showers powered by alternative heating systems (solar, boiler and gas) have a very high water consumption compared to those heated by electricity, depending on the time that cold and / or hot water is spouting. , until they reach the ideal temperature for the user. Research data from the USP polytechnic school show an average water consumption of 4.2 liters per minute in the electric shower, compared to an average of 8.4 liters per minute in the solar heated shower. Considering that solar energy is clean and of minimal cost, it is necessary that its use does not cause excessive water expenditure.

[03] In order to solve this waste of water, the present invention was developed, through which water that is not used (because it is below or above the desired temperature) will be directed to a secondary reservoir located at a lower level than the shower, and the effective use of water occurs only when the water reaches the ideal temperature for the user. Once diverted to the additional reservoir, the water can be used on the lower floor or pumped into the main reservoir.

[04] Said economizer consists of a thermostat with adjustable temperature, which controls an electrovalve, which in turn will allow the water to pass into the shower only when it is at the desired temperature. This solenoid valve will divert water with a temperature lower or higher than desired, through a set of tubes to a secondary reservoir. With this reservoir on an intermediate floor, the water can be used to supply the lower floor, or even, if located on the ground floor, it will allow the water to be pumped into the main reservoir.

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2/6 [05] This request can be better understood through the following detailed description, in line with the attached figures, with some options where:

OPTION 01 [06] FIGURE 01 represents the option of simple economizer with thermometer and outlet for external reservoir.

[07] In FIGURE 01, the cold water (01) and hot water (02) records connected to the mixer are observed. This mixer couples to a T-junction. This T-junction will have the side outlet sealed by a plug where the thermometer bulb (03) will be installed, to check the water temperature. At the top outlet, the T-junction connects to a second T-junction. This second T-junction will be connected at the top to the shower outlet (04) and at the side outlet connected to a register (05). This register (05) is connected at the other end to a secondary reservoir (06), by a set of tubes and connections *. The reservoir (06) has an electro-buoy (07) that will control the water level by activating the pump (09). From the bottom of the box comes a flange connected to the top outlet of a T-junction. The bottom outlet of this T-junction is (optionally) connected to a set of pipes and fittings * (08) for use at a lower level, when applicable. The side outlet of junction T connects to the pump (09), which in turn connects to the main reservoir through a set of tubes and connections * (10).

Note: The items marked with an asterisk (*) refer to sets that vary according to the location to be installed.

[08] Regarding FIGURE 01, the thermometer (03) will indicate the water temperature according to the user's preference. Opening the hot water valve (02) the water will pass through the thermometer bulb (03) and will be diverted to the secondary reservoir (06) by opening the valve (05) until reaching the desired temperature, reaching this temperature, the valve cold water (01) must be opened and, after stabilizing the water temperature, the valve (05) is closed, causing the water to flow towards the shower (04).

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3/6 [09] The water that is diverted by the register (05) is directed by a set of tubes and connections to the secondary reservoir (06) installed at a lower level than the shower. The water in this secondary reservoir (06) can be used on a floor below the one where the shower is installed. As it will be clean, it can be used even in the kitchen or laundry area. If not used, the level of the reservoir (06) will rise until it reaches the maximum allowed by the electro-buoy (07) which, when activated, will activate the pump (09) to raise the water to the main reservoir.

OPTION 02 [10] FIGURE 02 represents the Economizer option with a thermometer and electronic water diversion control and outlet for external reservoir.

[11] In FIGURE 02 the same technical details as in FIGURE 01 are observed, however, the thermometer is replaced by a thermostat (03) and the water diversion register is replaced by an electrovalve (05), leaving the other components unchanged.

[12] Regarding FIGURE 02, the user will indicate the desired temperature range on the thermostat (03) that will control the water flow by activating the solenoid valve (05). Opening the hot water valve (02) the water will pass through the thermostat bulb (03) and will be diverted to the secondary reservoir (06) by opening the solenoid valve (05) until reaching the desired temperature, reaching this temperature, the valve cold water (01) must be opened and, if the water reaches a temperature above the desired, the solenoid valve will divert the water flow again, thus avoiding burns to the user.

OPTION 03 [13] FIGURE 03 represents the Economizer option with thermometer and electronic control of hot and cold water inlet and water diversion and outlet to external reservoir.

[14] In FIGURE 03, the same technical details as in FIGURES 01 and 02 are observed, however, the thermometer is replaced by a thermostat (03) and the records of hot, cold water and water diversion are replaced by solenoid valves (01 ), (02) and (05) the other components remain unchanged.

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4/6 [15] With respect to FIGURE 03, the user will indicate the desired temperature range on the thermostat (03) that will make the controls for the entry of hot and cold water and the water flow by activating the solenoid valves (01), (02 ) and (05). The water will be diverted to the reservoir (06) until it is at the adjusted temperature. When indicating the desired temperature range on the thermostat (03), the user will wait a few moments until the water comes out, at the desired temperature, in the shower (04). The thermostat (03) will automatically control the solenoid valves (01), (02) and (05) and will only allow the water to reach the shower if it is within the temperature set by the user.

OPTION 04 [16] FIGURE 04 represents the option of the simple economizer with thermometer and outlet for an external building reservoir.

[17] In FIGURE 04, the same technical details as in FIGURE 01 are observed with the difference in the direction of the diverted water that is then directed to the lower reservoir of the building through the water column (06).

[18] - With respect to FIGURE 04, all water diverted by the system is directed to the lower main reservoir.

OPTION 05 [19] FIGURE 05 represents the Economizer option with a thermometer and electronic water diversion control and outlet to the building's external reservoir.

[20] In FIGURE 05, the same technical details as in FIGURE 02 are observed, with the difference in the direction of the diverted water that is directed to the lower reservoir of the building through the water column (06).

[21] With respect to FIGURE 05, all water diverted by the system is directed to the lower main reservoir.

OPTION 06 [22] FIGURE 06 represents the Economizer option with thermometer and electronic control of hot and cold water inlet and water diversion and outlet to the building's external reservoir.

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5/6 [23] In FIGURE 06, the same technical details as in FIGURE 03 are observed with the difference in the direction of the diverted water that is then directed to the lower reservoir of the building through the water column (06).

[24] With respect to FIGURE 06, all water diverted by the system is directed to the lower main reservoir.

OPTION 07 [25] FIGURE 07 represents the simple economizer option with thermometer and outlet for internal reservoir.

[26] In FIGURE 07, the same technical details as in FIGURE 01 are observed with the difference in the direction of the diverted water that is now directed to the internal reservoir (06) located in the bathroom itself.

[27] With respect to FIGURE 07, all water diverted by the system is directed to the internal reservoir. The water accumulated in this reservoir (06) can be used in the toilet, in the hygienic shower or in the washbasin.

OPTION 08 [28] FIGURE 08 represents the Economizer option with a thermometer and electronic water diversion control and outlet for internal reservoir.

[29] In FIGURE 08, the same technical details as in FIGURE 02 are observed with the difference in the direction of the diverted water that is now directed to the internal reservoir (06) located in the bathroom itself.

[30] With respect to FIGURE 08, all water diverted by the system is directed to the internal reservoir. The water accumulated in this reservoir (06) can be used in the toilet, in the hygienic shower or in the washbasin.

OPTION 09 [31] FIGURE 09 represents the Economizer option with thermometer and electronic control of hot and cold water inlet and water diversion and outlet for internal reservoir.

[32] In FIGURE 09, the same technical details as in FIGURE 03 are observed, with the difference in the direction of the diverted water that is directed to the internal reservoir (06) located in the bathroom itself.

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6/6 [33] With respect to FIGURE 09, all water diverted by the system is directed to the internal reservoir. The water accumulated in this reservoir (06) can be used in the toilet, in the hygienic shower or in the washbasin.

[34] With respect to figures (07), (08) and (09) the water accumulated in the reservoir (06) will go out to the toilet, the hygienic shower and the washbasin through the connection (10) and will enter the box coupled (11) by the connection (12). In case the reservoir (06) does not have enough water for use, cold water (13) will enter the reservoir (06) through the connection (09) and its level will be controlled by the float (08).

[35] All of these systems, simple or more complex, generate real and significant savings in water consumption, a precious and threatened asset, which is being wasted in absurd volumes around the world.

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Claims (2)

01 SIMPLE ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND OUTPUT FOR EXTERNAL RESERVOIR, characterized by having a thermometer (03), manual control of the water diversion flow through the register (05) and water storage in an external reservoir (06). 02 ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND ELECTRONIC WATER BYPASS CONTROL AND OUTPUT FOR EXTERNAL RESERVOIR, characterized by having a thermometer (03), electronic control of the water bypass flow through the electrovalve (05) and water storage in an external reservoir (06). 03 ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF INPUT OF HOT, COLD AND WATER BYPASS AND OUTLET TO EXTERNAL RESERVOIR, characterized by having a thermometer (03), electronic controls of the entry of hot and cold water through the solenoid valves (01) and (02 ), the water diversion flow through the solenoid valve (05) and storage of the water in an external reservoir (06). 04 SIMPLE ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND OUTPUT FOR EXTERNAL RESERVOIR PREDIAL, characterized by having a thermometer (03), manual control of the water diversion flow through the register (05) up to the building water column (06). 05 ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF WATER BYPASS AND OUTPUT FOR EXTERNAL RESERVOIR PREDIAL, characterized by having a thermometer (03), electronic control of the water bypass flow through the electrovalve (05) up to the building water column (06). 06 ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF INPUT OF HOT, COLD AND WATER BYPASS AND OUTLET TO EXTERNAL RESERVOIR PREDIAL characterized by having thermometer (03), electronic controls of the entry of hot and cold water through the solenoid valves (01) and (02 ), the water diversion flow through the solenoid valve (05) to the building water column (06). 07 SIMPLE SAVINGS WITH THERMOMETER AND OUTPUT FOR INTERNAL RESERVOIR, characterized by having a thermometer (03), manual control Petition 870170032031, of 5/15/2017, p. 13/20 2/2 of the water diversion flow through the register (05) and storage of the water in an internal reservoir (06). 08 ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND ELECTRONIC WATER BYPASS CONTROL AND OUTLET TO INTERNAL RESERVOIR, characterized by having a thermometer (03), electronic control of the water bypass flow through the electrovalve (05) and water storage in an internal reservoir (06). 09 ECONOMIZER WITH THERMOMETER AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF INPUT OF HOT, COLD AND WATER BYPASS AND OUTLET TO INTERNAL RESERVOIR, characterized by having a thermometer (03), electronic controls for the entry of hot and cold water through the solenoid valves (01) and (02 ), the water diversion flow through the solenoid valve (05) and storage of the water in an internal reservoir (06). Petition 870170032031, of 5/15/2017, p. 14/20 1/9