CA2290124A1 - Mobile apparatus for water purification - Google Patents
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Abstract
A mobile apparatus for water purification which contains a space for the water to be purified, and with at least one stream channel forming the purification unit. The stream channels are vertically inclined. The water to be purified is passed through the stream channels, whereby the dirt particles in the water settle towards the bottom and the purified water exits at the top of the purification unit.
Description
MOBLLE APPARATUS FOR WATER PURIFICATION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a mobile apparatus for water purification.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a mobile apparatus for water purification.
2. The Prior Art Presently, mobile water purification systems are used in conjunction with ground polishing machines, for grinding or polishing floors that have a large surface area, such as granite floors. These water purification systems are also used in the application of cast asphalt, which is applied as a floor cover and is subsequently polished.
This polishing or grinding operation has been primarily carried out dry. This dry treatment method is time consuming and produces a lot of dust.
The polishing and grinding can also be accomplished with wet vacuum equipment. However, the-drawback of using wet vacuum equipment is that the water is vacuumed with the particle residue and needs to be constantly withdrawn from the wet vacuum. Therefore, to be effective, it is necessary to have two people, one person polishing and vacuuming, and the other person constantly emptying the wet vacuum.
The present invention solves this problem by providing a mobile water purification apparatus which primarily cleans the vacuumed water in a circulating manner, so that the particles are removed and the water is purified for reuse.
SUMMARY OF'THE INVENTION
The water purification apparatus according to the invention contains an area for the water to be purified.
Furthermore, there is at least one purification unit containing vertically inclined stream channels, which cause the water to be purified to pass from the bottom to the top through the stream channels.
The dirt particles sink to the bottom, while the purified water exits at the top of the stream channels. Subsequently, the water is collected in a catch space. A pump returns the purified water to the cleaning and/or operating step.
An object of the present invention is to collect sludge, which is comprised of dirt particles, in a bag station. This sludge can be removed when needed. The water is recycled and used again for cleaning. However, if needed, fresh water can be added.
A bag station is releasably arranged on the water purification apparatus so it can be exchangeable. This will not cause interruptions during the operation of the polishing or cleaning apparatus. The bag station can also be independent or can be attached by hoses.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a pump to collect the water to be purified in the space provided for purification.
The purification unit is preferably comprised of a plurality of pipes, however, only one pipe may be used. The pipes preferably have a six-cornered cross-section. However, any other type of cross-section is possible. In the case of a six-cornered configuration of the cross-section, the pipes are arranged to form a honeycomb cross-section. It is also possible to use metal sheets instead of pipes, so that the metal sheets are arranged substantially parallel with respect to one another, in a planar or wave-like configuration.
The pipes, as well as the metal sheets, are arranged on a vertical incline, for example, at an angle between 50' and 70~.
This polishing or grinding operation has been primarily carried out dry. This dry treatment method is time consuming and produces a lot of dust.
The polishing and grinding can also be accomplished with wet vacuum equipment. However, the-drawback of using wet vacuum equipment is that the water is vacuumed with the particle residue and needs to be constantly withdrawn from the wet vacuum. Therefore, to be effective, it is necessary to have two people, one person polishing and vacuuming, and the other person constantly emptying the wet vacuum.
The present invention solves this problem by providing a mobile water purification apparatus which primarily cleans the vacuumed water in a circulating manner, so that the particles are removed and the water is purified for reuse.
SUMMARY OF'THE INVENTION
The water purification apparatus according to the invention contains an area for the water to be purified.
Furthermore, there is at least one purification unit containing vertically inclined stream channels, which cause the water to be purified to pass from the bottom to the top through the stream channels.
The dirt particles sink to the bottom, while the purified water exits at the top of the stream channels. Subsequently, the water is collected in a catch space. A pump returns the purified water to the cleaning and/or operating step.
An object of the present invention is to collect sludge, which is comprised of dirt particles, in a bag station. This sludge can be removed when needed. The water is recycled and used again for cleaning. However, if needed, fresh water can be added.
A bag station is releasably arranged on the water purification apparatus so it can be exchangeable. This will not cause interruptions during the operation of the polishing or cleaning apparatus. The bag station can also be independent or can be attached by hoses.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a pump to collect the water to be purified in the space provided for purification.
The purification unit is preferably comprised of a plurality of pipes, however, only one pipe may be used. The pipes preferably have a six-cornered cross-section. However, any other type of cross-section is possible. In the case of a six-cornered configuration of the cross-section, the pipes are arranged to form a honeycomb cross-section. It is also possible to use metal sheets instead of pipes, so that the metal sheets are arranged substantially parallel with respect to one another, in a planar or wave-like configuration.
The pipes, as well as the metal sheets, are arranged on a vertical incline, for example, at an angle between 50' and 70~.
However, another angle of inclination is possible. The angle of inclination is a function of the solids to be separated.
For instance, when glass is to be separated from the water, the pipes or the metal sheets are inclined less steep, to promote the settling of the glass to the bottom. In the case of other materials, for example, concrete or bitumen, the pipes or metal sheets are arranged to incline more steeply.
It is another object of the present invention to variably control the incline so that the water purification apparatus can be used with other devices, such as cleaning of building facades, ground polishing machines, or the like.
It is another object of the present invention to create a purification apparatus that is exchangeable. This will allow the user to select the purification apparatus according to the respective application, so that the inclination of the pipes or metal sheets can be varied, as well as the lengths of the pipes and the stream channels.
Once the water is purified, it is collected in a catch space. A water level indicator and/or switch is preferably disposed in the catch space to maintain a minimum water level.
If the water level falls beneath this minimum water level, the switch turns off the pump which returns the purified water to the purification cycle, so that the pump will not run dry.
The water catch space is emptied when the apparatus needs to be transported. The switch in the catch space controls the amount of water that is emptied.
In addition, there is a water level indicator and/or switch for indicating a maximum water level. This switch is placed beneath the upper edge of the purification unit, so that the purified water can always flow from the purification unit into the catch space.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an additional water level indicator and/or switch, which is placed above the upper edge of the purification unit. This switch is used in case of an emergency to turn off the entire apparatus if the water level is too high, to prevent damage to the apparatus, especially to the electrical components.
It is advantageous to provide a flocculant-medium addition device. This flocculant-medium station is connected by an inlet line that allows the introduction of a flocculant-medium into the dirty water, so as to cause a flocculation of dirt particles to enhance or simplify the separation.
The flocculant-medium can also be introduced into the water purification space, where it can be mixed in with the water.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an enlarged version with several water catch spaces for dirty water and/or several water purification units. It is preferable that each unit be individually operated. This is advantageous because in the case of multiple rooms, several operators can simultaneously work with one apparatus, without individual units being provided. Therefore, using the enlarged apparatus is more favorable than using individual units.
The water purification apparatus can be equipped with rollers to mobilize it. Alternatively, the apparatus can be fixedly mounted on a trailer of a vehicle.
The water purification apparatus can be employed with floor cleaning machines, floor polishing/grinding machines, facade cleaning machines, or the like. The substances that can be separated are concrete, bitumen, cast asphalt, granite, marble, all types of stones, ceramics, clay, porcelain, glass or the like.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the pump or motor for pumping the water to be purified can be situated in an external apparatus. This external apparatus produces a vacuum, so that the dirty water is suctioned out. The dirty water is subsequently passed to the water purification apparatus via a pump. This has the advantage that the dirty water can be suctioned out with a smaller, handy device, in situs, and the apparatus for cleaning can remain, truck-mounted or the like, and does not need to be separately transported to and fro.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a purification unit that contains a channel and/or pipe throughout the center, for the introduction of the water to be purified. The water to be purified is passed through this pipe or channel to a lower space. From the lower space, a change in pressure causes the water to move upwardly through the purification unit.
This arrangement is advantageous because the dirt in the central water course is directed downwardly, and thus settles more easily. Furthermore, the lamellae of the purification unit are evenly utilized. This embodiment provides for a uniform purification of the water.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description con-sidered in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed as an illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.
In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views:
Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal cross-section of the apparatus;
Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of the apparatus;
Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of the purification unit;
Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of a modified purification unit;
Fig. 5 shows a longitudinal cross-section of a modified embodiment;
Fig. 6 shows a cross-section of a modified embodiment of Fig. 5;
Fig. 7 shows a cross-section of the pipe in the purification unit;
Fig. 8 shows a cross-section of the pipe in a modified embodiment of the purification unit; and Fig. 9 shows a cross-section of a modified embodiment of the purification unit.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now in detail to the drawings and, in particular, FIG. 1 there is shown an apparatus 1 with space 2 in which water 3 to be purified is collected. Water 3 is pumped by means of pumps 4, 5 or motors, which produce a vacuum, into space 2 through inlet opening 6.
Water 3 is moved due to a change in pressure in the direction of arrows A, B through purification unit 7 via pipe system 8. When water level 9 rises in space 3 above upper edge 10 of purification unit 7, the higher pressure at the water level 9 causes the water to flow. Pipe system 8 is inclined in such a way that the dirt particles in the water to be purified settle to the bottom in the direction of arrow C.
The purified water is collected in catch space 11. From there, it is returned by means of pump 12 again to the purification cycle.
The settled dirt particles collect as sludge 27 in sludge space 26 and are pumped by way of pump 13 into bag station 14.
The dripping water is collected in catch tub 15 and can be returned to space 2.
There is a partition wall 16 with an opening 17 to obtain a pressure equalization between spaces 18, 19 provided in the upper region of apparatus 1. This will assure that the water, when reaching higher water level 9 where there is a higher pressure in space 2, moves through pipe system 8 into space 11.
There is a filling level monitor in space 11.
There is a switch 20 in catch space 11. When water level 20 of the purified water falls beneath the height of switch 20, pump 12 is switched off, so that pump 12 will not run dry.
To transport the apparatus, chamber 11 is emptied as much as possible. The amount of water emptied is also controlled by switch 20.
In order to resume operation of apparatus 1, chamber 11 is filled with water, since otherwise pump 12 is not operative.
Therefore, another switch 22 is provided to signal when the required water level has been reached.
Another switch 23 is used as an emergency switch which turns off the entire apparatus 1. If water level 21 rises above the position of switch 23 a total shut-off is necessary since otherwise pumps 4, 5 would pull in water and this would lead to damage of the pumps.
Upon an emergency shut-off, pump 12 can be operated only by hand, to empty space 11.
With apparatus 1 it is possible, via very long hoses (not shown), to suction the water to be purified. The hoses may be, 50 meters or longer in length.
In Fig. 3, pipe system 8 of purification unit 7 has a honeycomb configuration. The individual pipes are shaped with a six cornered cross-section.
In Fig. 4, purification unit 24 is provided with metal sheets 25 which are arranged substantially parallel to one another. Metal sheets 25 are of a wave-like configuration.
They may also be arranged in an offset manner with respect to one another.
Figs. 5 and 6 show purification unit/apparatus 28 with space 29 for the water to be purified. This water is passed via pipe 30 into space 29. Pipe 30 runs through the center of purification unit 31. Water can be added through hose 32 which is connected to external pump 33.
The water to be purified is passed through pipe 30 which runs through the center of purification unit 31. The lamellae of purification unit 31 are uniformly employed during purification. The purified water flows into space 34 from there it is passed back to the cycle by way of pump 35.
Pump 36 pumps settled sludge 37 to bag station 38. There is catch tub 39 to collect the dripping water. The sludge is collected in bag 40.
The water to be purified is moved by pump 33 and pumped via hose 32 to device 28. This has the advantage that a relatively handy pump 33 can be used at the site, while device 28 may remain positioned, for example, on a truck (not shown).
Pump 33 is a submersible pump.
Fig. 7 shows pipe system 41 of purification unit 31. In pipe system 41 pipe 30 is centrally arranged.
Fig. 8 shows pipe system 42 which comprises substantially parallel metal sheets 43.
Metal sheets 43 are of a wave-like configuration. Pipe 44 is provided in the center of purification system 42.
Fig. 9 shows purification unit 45 having metal sheets 46 that are arranged substantially parallel to one another.
Between the parallel metal sheets 46 is pipe 47.
Accordingly, while only several embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is obvious that many changes and modifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
For instance, when glass is to be separated from the water, the pipes or the metal sheets are inclined less steep, to promote the settling of the glass to the bottom. In the case of other materials, for example, concrete or bitumen, the pipes or metal sheets are arranged to incline more steeply.
It is another object of the present invention to variably control the incline so that the water purification apparatus can be used with other devices, such as cleaning of building facades, ground polishing machines, or the like.
It is another object of the present invention to create a purification apparatus that is exchangeable. This will allow the user to select the purification apparatus according to the respective application, so that the inclination of the pipes or metal sheets can be varied, as well as the lengths of the pipes and the stream channels.
Once the water is purified, it is collected in a catch space. A water level indicator and/or switch is preferably disposed in the catch space to maintain a minimum water level.
If the water level falls beneath this minimum water level, the switch turns off the pump which returns the purified water to the purification cycle, so that the pump will not run dry.
The water catch space is emptied when the apparatus needs to be transported. The switch in the catch space controls the amount of water that is emptied.
In addition, there is a water level indicator and/or switch for indicating a maximum water level. This switch is placed beneath the upper edge of the purification unit, so that the purified water can always flow from the purification unit into the catch space.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an additional water level indicator and/or switch, which is placed above the upper edge of the purification unit. This switch is used in case of an emergency to turn off the entire apparatus if the water level is too high, to prevent damage to the apparatus, especially to the electrical components.
It is advantageous to provide a flocculant-medium addition device. This flocculant-medium station is connected by an inlet line that allows the introduction of a flocculant-medium into the dirty water, so as to cause a flocculation of dirt particles to enhance or simplify the separation.
The flocculant-medium can also be introduced into the water purification space, where it can be mixed in with the water.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an enlarged version with several water catch spaces for dirty water and/or several water purification units. It is preferable that each unit be individually operated. This is advantageous because in the case of multiple rooms, several operators can simultaneously work with one apparatus, without individual units being provided. Therefore, using the enlarged apparatus is more favorable than using individual units.
The water purification apparatus can be equipped with rollers to mobilize it. Alternatively, the apparatus can be fixedly mounted on a trailer of a vehicle.
The water purification apparatus can be employed with floor cleaning machines, floor polishing/grinding machines, facade cleaning machines, or the like. The substances that can be separated are concrete, bitumen, cast asphalt, granite, marble, all types of stones, ceramics, clay, porcelain, glass or the like.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the pump or motor for pumping the water to be purified can be situated in an external apparatus. This external apparatus produces a vacuum, so that the dirty water is suctioned out. The dirty water is subsequently passed to the water purification apparatus via a pump. This has the advantage that the dirty water can be suctioned out with a smaller, handy device, in situs, and the apparatus for cleaning can remain, truck-mounted or the like, and does not need to be separately transported to and fro.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a purification unit that contains a channel and/or pipe throughout the center, for the introduction of the water to be purified. The water to be purified is passed through this pipe or channel to a lower space. From the lower space, a change in pressure causes the water to move upwardly through the purification unit.
This arrangement is advantageous because the dirt in the central water course is directed downwardly, and thus settles more easily. Furthermore, the lamellae of the purification unit are evenly utilized. This embodiment provides for a uniform purification of the water.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description con-sidered in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed as an illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.
In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views:
Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal cross-section of the apparatus;
Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of the apparatus;
Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of the purification unit;
Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of a modified purification unit;
Fig. 5 shows a longitudinal cross-section of a modified embodiment;
Fig. 6 shows a cross-section of a modified embodiment of Fig. 5;
Fig. 7 shows a cross-section of the pipe in the purification unit;
Fig. 8 shows a cross-section of the pipe in a modified embodiment of the purification unit; and Fig. 9 shows a cross-section of a modified embodiment of the purification unit.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now in detail to the drawings and, in particular, FIG. 1 there is shown an apparatus 1 with space 2 in which water 3 to be purified is collected. Water 3 is pumped by means of pumps 4, 5 or motors, which produce a vacuum, into space 2 through inlet opening 6.
Water 3 is moved due to a change in pressure in the direction of arrows A, B through purification unit 7 via pipe system 8. When water level 9 rises in space 3 above upper edge 10 of purification unit 7, the higher pressure at the water level 9 causes the water to flow. Pipe system 8 is inclined in such a way that the dirt particles in the water to be purified settle to the bottom in the direction of arrow C.
The purified water is collected in catch space 11. From there, it is returned by means of pump 12 again to the purification cycle.
The settled dirt particles collect as sludge 27 in sludge space 26 and are pumped by way of pump 13 into bag station 14.
The dripping water is collected in catch tub 15 and can be returned to space 2.
There is a partition wall 16 with an opening 17 to obtain a pressure equalization between spaces 18, 19 provided in the upper region of apparatus 1. This will assure that the water, when reaching higher water level 9 where there is a higher pressure in space 2, moves through pipe system 8 into space 11.
There is a filling level monitor in space 11.
There is a switch 20 in catch space 11. When water level 20 of the purified water falls beneath the height of switch 20, pump 12 is switched off, so that pump 12 will not run dry.
To transport the apparatus, chamber 11 is emptied as much as possible. The amount of water emptied is also controlled by switch 20.
In order to resume operation of apparatus 1, chamber 11 is filled with water, since otherwise pump 12 is not operative.
Therefore, another switch 22 is provided to signal when the required water level has been reached.
Another switch 23 is used as an emergency switch which turns off the entire apparatus 1. If water level 21 rises above the position of switch 23 a total shut-off is necessary since otherwise pumps 4, 5 would pull in water and this would lead to damage of the pumps.
Upon an emergency shut-off, pump 12 can be operated only by hand, to empty space 11.
With apparatus 1 it is possible, via very long hoses (not shown), to suction the water to be purified. The hoses may be, 50 meters or longer in length.
In Fig. 3, pipe system 8 of purification unit 7 has a honeycomb configuration. The individual pipes are shaped with a six cornered cross-section.
In Fig. 4, purification unit 24 is provided with metal sheets 25 which are arranged substantially parallel to one another. Metal sheets 25 are of a wave-like configuration.
They may also be arranged in an offset manner with respect to one another.
Figs. 5 and 6 show purification unit/apparatus 28 with space 29 for the water to be purified. This water is passed via pipe 30 into space 29. Pipe 30 runs through the center of purification unit 31. Water can be added through hose 32 which is connected to external pump 33.
The water to be purified is passed through pipe 30 which runs through the center of purification unit 31. The lamellae of purification unit 31 are uniformly employed during purification. The purified water flows into space 34 from there it is passed back to the cycle by way of pump 35.
Pump 36 pumps settled sludge 37 to bag station 38. There is catch tub 39 to collect the dripping water. The sludge is collected in bag 40.
The water to be purified is moved by pump 33 and pumped via hose 32 to device 28. This has the advantage that a relatively handy pump 33 can be used at the site, while device 28 may remain positioned, for example, on a truck (not shown).
Pump 33 is a submersible pump.
Fig. 7 shows pipe system 41 of purification unit 31. In pipe system 41 pipe 30 is centrally arranged.
Fig. 8 shows pipe system 42 which comprises substantially parallel metal sheets 43.
Metal sheets 43 are of a wave-like configuration. Pipe 44 is provided in the center of purification system 42.
Fig. 9 shows purification unit 45 having metal sheets 46 that are arranged substantially parallel to one another.
Between the parallel metal sheets 46 is pipe 47.
Accordingly, while only several embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is obvious that many changes and modifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (25)
1. A mobile water purification apparatus comprising:
a space for water to be purified; and at least one purification unit having a bottom and a top and forming a stream channel, said unit being connected to said space and said stream channel being arranged on a vertical incline, wherein said stream channel carries the water to be purified from the bottom to the top.
a space for water to be purified; and at least one purification unit having a bottom and a top and forming a stream channel, said unit being connected to said space and said stream channel being arranged on a vertical incline, wherein said stream channel carries the water to be purified from the bottom to the top.
2. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least one pump in the space for the water to be purified, said pump creating a vacuum to transport the water to the purification unit.
3. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a sludge collecting space connected to the purification unit for receiving collected sludge.
4. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a pump for conveying sludge from the sludge collecting space.
5. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a sludge receiving station releasably connected to the water purification apparatus.
6. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the purification unit is comprised of a plurality of pipes.
7. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the purification unit is comprised of a single pipe.
8. A water purification apparatus according to claim 6, wherein each pipe has a six-cornered cross-section.
9. A water purification apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the pipes are arranged so that a honeycomb cross-section is created.
10. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stream channel comprises a nearly parallel arrangement of metal sheets, said metal sheets being arranged on a vertical incline.
11. A water purification apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the metal sheets are wave-like in configuration.
12. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stream channels of the purification unit are arranged with an angle of inclination between 50° and 70°.
13. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the inclination of the stream channels of the purification unit are variably controlled.
14. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the purification unit is exchangeable.
15. A water purification apparatus according to claim 14, wherein there are several exchangeable purification units and each have stream channels of different lengths.
16. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a catch space connected to the purification unit for the purified water.
17. A water purification apparatus according to claim 16, further comprising a water level indicator and switch for a minimum water level in a lower region of the catch space.
18. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a water level indicator and switch for a maximum water level in an upper region of the catch space said water level indicator and switch being placed beneath an upper edge of the purification unit.
19. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an emergency switch disposed above an upper edge of the purification unit.
20. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a flocculant-medium addition device connected to the apparatus.
21. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the water purification apparatus has a plurality of units, with at least one water catching space and having a plurality of purification units.
22. A water purification apparatus according to claim 21, wherein the units of the water purification apparatus are configured to be individually operable.
23. A water purification apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said pump is placed in an external device.
24. A water purification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an additional channel within the purification unit for the introduction of the water to be purified.
25. A water purification apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the additional channel is arranged centrally in the purification unit.
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