The model utility content
The main purpose of the utility model provides a kind of faucet system.This faucet device comprises faucet body, and this faucet body comprises several sensors and is used for controlled water flow flow and coolant-temperature gage.An electronic logic processor is connected to sensor.One first group of control valve assembly is connected to this electronic logic processor.One second group of control valve assembly is connected to the electronic logic processor.One power supply is connected to the electronic logic processor, this first control valve assembly and this second control valve assembly.Water flow and coolant-temperature gage need not touch faucet body via sensor control.
Second purpose of the utility model provides a kind of touch automatic faucet of exempting from.This is exempted from touch automatic faucet device and comprises several sensors with control water temperature.One electronic logic processor is connected to this several sensors.One power supply is connected to this electronic logic processor.A heat-operated valve assembly is connected to the electronic logic processor.The coolant-temperature gage of touch automatic faucet is exempted from electronic logic processor controlled water flow flow and outflow.
The 3rd purpose of the utility model provides a water tap.This water tap comprises several sensors, and these several sensors comprise: first group of intermediate sensor, one group of first temperaturecontrol sensor and one group of first water flow with second with second is controlled sensor.One electronic logic processor is connected to several sensors.One water flow control valve group is connected to this electronic logic processor.One current heat-operated valve group is connected to the electronic logic processor.One power supply is connected to the electronic logic processor, with the water flow and the control water temperature degree control valve of controlled water flow flow control valve, to reach the current of expectation.
The 4th purpose of the utility model provides a faucet body structure and comprises a faucet body and comprise several sensor window.Several sensor clusters are configured in this faucet body.At least part is arranged at the tubular axis (shaft) in the faucet body, and connects a set screw nut.This nut is that several sensor clusters are fixed on faucet body, and makes these several sensor clusters align sensor window.
The utility model provided one exempts from the faucet system that touch automatic faucet device comprises; Comprise and exempt from touch automatic mode; Wherein, Responding the circuit board of electronic sensor, and be able to controlled water flow flow and water temperature via a controlled water flow flow-control valve assembly and a heat-operated valve assembly through an electronic logic processor.Water tap can be operated under automatic mode or manual mode, to adapt to various applicable cases.
Exempt among the embodiment of touch automatic faucet device at one of the utility model; First group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) pointed to different directions with the sensing light beam of a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) and a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E); Become an angle of 90 degrees approximately with first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) in water tap the place ahead; Interfere with each other preventing; With control water temperature (temperature control mode (temperature-control-mode)); Solid stream of water (solid stream of water pattern (continue-water-flow-mode)); Intermediate sensor is suspended (intermediate sensor park mode (faucet-pause-mode)); (regulate water flow pattern (adjust-water-flow-mode), default value is set and (is used default value preset mode (common-default-mode) and individualized presetting (individualized preset mode (customized-preset-mode)) always to be fit to the easy to operate easily of dwelling house and commercial application, the purpose of using water wisely and protection personal hygiene in the water flow adjusting.
In one of the utility model or more embodiment, the circuit board control several sensors, a water flow control valve assembly and the heat-operated valve assembly that cooperate with programmable logic processor.Just as in traditional automatic faucet operation; First group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) (for example detects when the existing an of object arranged in its surveyed area; In washbowl), thus this logic processor starts the water flow (the middle automatically action of water flow mode) of flow-control valve assembly (valve A) with control water tap water nozzle.
In the embodiment of the utility model; After the action of middle water flow mode automatically; Water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is to make water tap in the flowing water state in the position of an action; First group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) detects when in its surveyed area, not having the existing of object (for example, in washbowl), thereby the action that this logic processor stops flow-control valve assembly (valve A) flows to water tap water nozzle (middle water flow mode automatically stop action) to stop water.
In the embodiment of the utility model; At any time; Two sensors of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) detect simultaneously (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A hand) existence and reach a Preset Time (solid stream of water start time), thus this logic processor start flow-control valve assembly (A valve) with the control solid stream of water to water tap water nozzle (solid stream of water pattern).This solid stream of water pattern lets the user easily water is full of washbowl or container, and needn't handle remains in the surveyed area of first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) to keep solid stream of water (startup of solid stream of water pattern).
In the embodiment of the utility model, water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is moved when water is flowed out by the water tap water nozzle.The sensors A of second group of sensor has detected an object (for example, finger) in its detection zone.Logic processor can increase the flow of hot water flow according to detecting the time period adjustment heat-operated valve assembly (valve B) of object (for example, a finger) in the sensors A detection zone, reduces cold water stream flow to improve the current temperature.The sensor B of second group of sensor has detected an object (for example, finger) in its detection zone.Logic processor can reduce the flow of hot water flow according to detecting the time period adjustment heat-operated valve assembly (valve B) of object (for example, a finger) in sensor B detection zone, increases cold water stream flow to lower the current temperature.The current temperature of water tap needn't be touched tap valve body by sensor (sensors A and the sensor B) control of a pair of second group of sensor any part is called (temperature control mode).
In the embodiment of the utility model, water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is in action and current when being flowed out by the water tap water nozzle.Sensor D detects (for example has an object in its surveyed area; During an existing finger); This logic processor can be according to (for example detecting object; A finger) time period in sensor D detection zone increases the cold water and the flow of hot water flow of water flow control valve assembly (valve A), flows to the water tap water nozzle to increase water.When detecting, sensor E an object is arranged (for example in the surveyed area at it; During an existing finger); This logic processor can flow to the water tap water nozzle to reduce water according to cold water that detects the time period minimizing water flow control valve assembly (valve A) of object (for example, finger) in sensor E detection zone and flow of hot water flow.The water flow of exempting from touch automatic faucet in view of the above needn't the water contacting faucet body by two a pair of the 3rd group sensors (sensor D and sensor E) control adjustment any part (regulating the water flow pattern).
In the embodiment of the utility model, when the solid stream of water pattern, water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is in action and current when being gone out by water tap water nozzle Continuous Flow.Two sensors of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) detect simultaneously (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A hand) existence and reach a Preset Time (time that solid stream of water stops), thus this logic processor action flow-control valve assembly (valve A) is to stop solid stream of water to water tap water nozzle (stopping of solid stream of water pattern).
In the embodiment of the utility model; Water tap when standby; First group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) detects when in its surveyed area, not having the existing of object, and water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is a position that stops to move water tap to be stopped in the flowing water state.The sensors A of second group of sensor has detected an object (for example, finger) in its detection zone.Logic processor can basis detect the existence of object and reach a Preset Time (time that intermediate sensor is suspended), thereby this logic processor suspends the action of first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C), is called " intermediate sensor park mode ".In this water tap intermediate sensor park mode, the user can work in the intermediate sensor surveyed area and can not move the water tap current to save water (beginning of intermediate sensor park mode).
In the embodiment of the utility model, when the intermediate sensor park mode, first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) is in halted state.The sensors A of second group of sensor has detected an object (for example, finger) in its detection zone and reach a Preset Time (time that intermediate sensor resets).Logic processor can be removed the halted state of first group of intermediate sensor, to recover the function of its sensing.Automatic faucet is to unite to reset to get back to holding state (resetting of intermediate sensor time-out).
In the embodiment of the utility model; What an intermediate sensor (sensor C), a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) and a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) had complete controlled water flow flow and a water temperature exempts to touch the various application that the automatic faucet device can provide commercial and dwelling house.Water flow control valve assembly and water temperature control valve assembly have two fluid inputs (cold/hot water inlet) and fluid output (mixing cold/hot water stream) conduit, in conjunction with one or more electric solenoid valve and electric gear control valve with controlled water flow to the water tap water nozzle.
In the embodiment of the utility model, water tap is mediate automatic water flow mode or solid stream of water pattern, and water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is to make water tap in the flowing water state in the position of an action.When detecting simultaneously, two sensors (sensor D and sensor E) of the 3rd group of sensor an object is arranged (for example in the surveyed area at it; A hand) existence and when reaching a Preset Time (commonly used default value set time), the condition enactment that logic processor is about to current current temperature and water flow is new current temperature commonly used and the default value of water flow (using the default value preset mode always).This unique water flow commonly used set with the temperature default value and reset function can prevent that the user from fetching boiling water tap the time because the unexpected outflow of the high-temperature-hot-water that former user sets is injured unexpectedly, and can keep minimum current to need consumption with using water wisely.
In the embodiment of the utility model, water tap includes the function that three default values are set at least.In an example, default value is set as follows:
1) default value commonly used sets-be all general users, when water tap not have selected first individualized preset or second when individualizing the appointment of presetting;
2) first individualized the presetting-use sensor D reaches
3) second individualized the presetting-use sensor E.
Use first individualized the presetting: A closes when the water flow control valve; And make water tap in stopping the flowing water state, sensor D detects has object in its surveyed area (for example, finger; A hand; Or the like) existence and reach a Preset Time after, the current of water tap are so that water flow mode or solid stream of water pattern are opened automatically between among sensor C is when reaching another Preset Time, the current of water tap will flow out with the first individualized preset condition.Second is individualized preset also similar.
Water tap when stand-by state: when the solid stream of water pattern of automatic water flow mode or sensors A and sensor B action was opened between among the current of water tap move with sensor C, current can flow out with the condition of default value preset mode commonly used.This water tap was promptly replied and was set at default value preset mode commonly used when not having the outflow of current the time of after use, setting through predetermined default value.If first detection sensor D: when the solid stream of water pattern of automatic water flow mode or sensors A and sensor B action was opened between among the current of water tap move with sensor C, current can flow out with the first individualized preset condition.This water tap was promptly replied and was set at default value preset mode commonly used when not having the outflow of current the time of after use, setting through predetermined default value.If first detection sensor E: when the solid stream of water pattern of automatic water flow mode or sensors A and sensor B action was opened between among the current of water tap move with sensor C, current can flow out with the second individualized preset condition.This water tap was promptly replied and was set at default value preset mode commonly used when not having the outflow of current the time of after use, setting through predetermined default value.
Set first individualized the presetting: when the current of water tap individualize preset opening with first; Two sensors of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) detect when the existence of an object being arranged in its surveyed area and reaching a Preset Time simultaneously, and the condition enactment that logic processor is about to current current temperature and water flow is new first individualized pre-conditioned.Though the length of Preset Time can be different, second is individualized preset also identical.Water tap when standby: when the solid stream of water pattern of automatic water flow mode or sensors A and sensor B action was opened between among the current of water tap move with sensor C, current can flow out with the condition of default value preset mode commonly used.The user can detection sensor A, and sensor B, sensor D and sensor E to be regulating current temperature and water flow, and stores the present new default value commonly used that is set at and impose a condition.The sensor D of water tap detect in the surveyed area at it object is arranged after; When the solid stream of water pattern of automatic water flow mode or sensors A and sensor B action was opened between among the current of water tap move with sensor C, current can flow out with the condition of the first individualized preset mode.The user can detection sensor A, and sensor B, sensor D and sensor E to be regulating current temperature and water flow, and with sensor D and sensor E simultaneously sensing with store present be set at new first individualize pre-conditioned.The sensor E of water tap detect in the surveyed area at it object is arranged after; When the solid stream of water pattern of automatic water flow mode or sensors A and sensor B action was opened between among the current of water tap move with sensor C, current can flow out with the condition of the second individualized preset mode.The user can detection sensor A, and sensor B, sensor D and sensor E to be regulating current temperature and water flow, and with sensor D and sensor E simultaneously sensing with store present be set at new second individualize pre-conditioned.
In the embodiment of the utility model; When the first sensor D of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D) (has for example detected an object; A hand or a finger) in its detection zone and when reaching a Preset Time (sensor D set time); Be that the action logic processor is set (individualized preset mode); When the current of water tap were opened with automatic water flow mode in centre or solid stream of water pattern in a Preset Time (Preset Time), water flow control valve assembly (valve A) and coolant-temperature gage control valve assembly (valve B) can be with the condition outflows of the first individualized preset water flow and coolant-temperature gage.
At one of the utility model or more exempt from the touch automatic faucet device; When the second sensor E of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor E) (has for example detected an object; A hand or a finger) in its detection zone and when reaching a Preset Time (sensor E set time); Be that the action logic processor is set (individualized preset mode); When the current of water tap were opened with automatic water flow mode in centre or solid stream of water pattern in a Preset Time (Preset Time), water flow control valve assembly (valve A) and coolant-temperature gage control valve assembly (valve B) can be with the condition outflows of the second individualized preset water flow and coolant-temperature gage.
In the embodiment of the utility model, set action when the current of water tap with one in a plurality of individualized presetting, water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is to make water tap in the flowing water state in the position of an action.Two sensors of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) detect simultaneously (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A hand) existence; And when reaching a Preset Time (Preset Time), the condition enactment that logic processor is about to current current temperature and water flow is new individualized pre-conditioned (individualized preset mode).This unique individualized preset water flow and temperature function are can be with individual's hobby comfortable and be convenient to use.
In the embodiment of the utility model, a logic processor circuit board is made up of a logic processor (microchip) and circuit board.Logic program input logic processor is to control all electronic sensors (sensors A, sensor B, sensor C, sensor D and sensor E), the input and the output function of water flow control valve assembly (valve A) and current heat-operated valve assembly (valve B).Power supply comprises logic processor circuit board that a cell bag (chargeable or not rechargeable battery) and ac and dc current (alternating direct-current) transformer provide direct current to operate each electronic sensor, flow-control valve assembly and electrical temperature control valve assembly.
This is exempted from touch automatic faucet and contains the identical water-saving function of traditional automatic faucet.But can make water flow and temperature remain on the most comfortable and economic temperature and flow with using water wisely.
In the embodiment of the utility model, the sensor of a pair of second group of sensor cluster (sensors A and sensor B) is a current temperature of controlling water tap with the mode of " exempting to touch ".When default value reset function can prevent that the user from fetching boiling water tap, by the unexpected scald of the high-temperature-hot-water that flows out suddenly.The sensor of two second group of sensor clusters (sensors A and sensor B) can be controlled the solid stream of water of water tap when responding to simultaneously.The function that the sensors A of second group of sensor cluster can be suspended first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) user can in the intermediate sensor surveyed area, be worked and can not start the water tap current to save water (beginning of intermediate sensor park mode).Water flow (promptly increasing or reduce water flow) according to this two a pair of the 3rd group sensors (sensor D and sensor E) adjustment faucet body.
The beneficial effect of the utility model is that by said structure, the utility model can reach and need not touch faucet body to water flow and coolant-temperature gage via sensor control.
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Fig. 1 is the block flow diagram according to a preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet apparatus system of the utility model;
Fig. 2 be according to the utility model to exempt from touch automatic faucet one preferred embodiment graphic;
Fig. 3 is the flow chart according to a preferred embodiment of the system and method for the control logic of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Fig. 4 is the logical flow chart according to a preferred embodiment of the system and method for the control logic of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Fig. 5 is graphic according to the electronic sensor preferred embodiment that is positioned at faucet body one side of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Fig. 6 is graphic according to the electronic sensor preferred embodiment that is positioned at the faucet body another side of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Fig. 7 is graphic according to the electronic sensor preferred embodiment configuration of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Fig. 8 is graphic according to the electronic sensor preferred embodiment configuration of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Fig. 9 is graphic according to the another electronic sensor preferred embodiment configuration of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Figure 10 is graphic according to a water flow control valve assembly preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Figure 11 is graphic according to the another kind of water flow control valve assembly preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Figure 12 is graphic according to another water flow control valve assembly preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Figure 13 is graphic according to another water flow control valve assembly preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model;
Figure 14 is applicable to that according to one of the utility model the preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet system of bathtub is graphic;
Figure 15 is applicable to that according to one of the utility model the preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet system of bathtub is graphic;
Figure 16 is applicable to that according to one of the utility model the preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet system of shower set is graphic; And
Figure 17 is graphic according to the preferred embodiment of the touch automatic faucet of one of the utility model exempting from of having that temperature shows system.
[primary component symbol description]
100 automatic faucet apparatus systems
101 water tap water nozzles
104 cold water source
105 hot water sources
106 mixed flows are to water tap
107 current
Distinguish in 108 tanks
109 water flows
Electronic sensor C in the middle of 111 first groups
112 second groups of sensor cluster A
113 second groups of sensor cluster B
114 the 3rd groups of sensor cluster D
115 the 3rd groups of sensor cluster E
The 118LED tutorial light
119 water temperature sensors
121 power supply assemblies
122 logic processor circuit boards
123 water flow control valve assembly A
124 heat-operated valve assembly B
127 water tap sensor Direct boxes
141,142,143,144,145 transducing signals
146 temperature signals
148 electric power
181 solenoid valves
182 electric gear valvings
183 electric gear three-way valve door devices
184 electric gear valve assemblys
185 electric gear valve assemblys
186 electric gear control valve units
187 electric gear control valve units
301 logical signals
302 logical signals
401 Electronic Control Boxs
402 water tap sensor Direct boxes
403 is wired or wireless
452 bathtubs
455 temperature indicators
600 shower sets
601 shower sets
602 switch cover plates
603 cold valves
604 water valve
606 elbow joints
607 outlets
608 batten posts
611 pipelines
612 pipelines
605 water pipes.
Embodiment
The purpose of following explanation is the rule for description the utility model, and is not intended to make this innovation concept to be limited to the statement of this paper.In addition, the special function combinations of describing of this paper can be described the various possible combination of each function and arrange use with other.Only if having in addition outside special description or the definition; All clauses all should give the most a kind of possible explanation and comprise from implicit specification meaning; And those are skillfully understood just like the implication of art up skill and/or the definition of dictionary; Paper works etc., these open source informations possibly comprise some selected touch automatic faucet device and operation and/or assembly and parts thereof etc. of exempting from.And the description in the following explanation is according to exempting from touch automatic faucet device to differentiate and to be presented on following content, please remember that the each point of lecturing should be applied to all types of systems widely here, equipment with use.
According to the utility model exempt from that the explanation of touch automatic faucet provides can be for the complete function of all operations needs.For the use of providing convenience; Easy operating; The efficient running of water; First group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) detects when the existing an of object arranged in the surveyed area under the automatic faucet, thereby this logic processor starts or stops current, and the automatic water flow mode in centre of this high water usage efficient just is provided.For other application, for example fill tank or bathtub, a container or wash the dishes, washing foodstuff carries out shower etc., and the solid stream of water of water tap is necessary.At the touch automatic faucet of exempting from of the utility model, this water tap can switch or cut out the solid stream of water pattern and needn't touch the faucet body any part.Personal hygiene is not protected because touching the faucet body any part.
At the intermediate sensor park mode of this unique design, the user can work near the automatic faucet surveyed area, and anhydrous outflow.In addition, the adjusting water flow pattern of two pairs of sensors and current temperature control mode are regulated water tap current flow and temperature, and need not to let user's water contacting leading.A default value preset mode function commonly used provides default value commonly used preset water flow and current temperature; The high-temperature-hot-water of being set by previous user when preventing that the user from fetching boiling water tap flows out suddenly and injures unexpectedly, and also keeps water tap current flow at a subsistence level consumption and using water wisely.
Fig. 1 is the block flow diagram according to a preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet apparatus system of the utility model.The touch automatic faucet apparatus system 100 of exempting from of this description shows that being connected to cold water originates 104, and hot water source 105 and a water export make mixed flow to water tap 106.Electronic sensor C (111) in the middle of this system 100 comprises first group; A pair of second group of sensor cluster A and B (112 and 113); A pair of the 3rd group of sensor cluster D and E (114 and 115), 121, one logic processor circuit boards 122 of a power supply assembly; A water flow control valve assembly A (123), a heat-operated valve assembly B (124) and a water temperature sensor 119.In the utility model, power supply assembly 121 possibly be one or more battery, one or more rechargeable batteries, solar cell system, a VDC that is provided by ac/dc electric pressure converter etc.
From first group of middle a pair of second group of sensor cluster electronic sensor A of electronic sensor C (111) and B (112; 113) and a pair of the 3rd group of sensor cluster electronic sensor D and E (114; 115) transducing signal 141,142,143 of output; 144 and 145, import logic processor circuit board 122 into.Logical signal 301 that logic processor is seen off and 302 controlled water flow flow-control valve assemblies 123 and current heat-operated valve assembly 124.Power supply assembly 121 provides electric power 148 for whole system power to be provided to logic processing circuit plate 122.Exempt from one in the touch automatic faucet device described one of the utility model, current 107 flow out heat-operated valve assembly B (124), ingoing stream flow-control valve assembly A (123).In the utility model; Current are flowed out by water flow control valve assembly A (123) and flow to water tap with current 106; Or exempt from touch automatic faucet apparatus system 100 and comprise increasable water temperature sensor 119 when this; Water flow 109 flows out water flow control valve assembly A (123), is flowing to the entering before of leading water flow 106 or is otherwise coming water contacting temperature transducer 119.
In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, water temperature sensor 119 detects the nozzle of mixing water temperature 106 to the water tap of this water flow.Detected temperature signal 146 is sent to logic processor 122, also is used for showing the current temperature indicating device, like the LED display device, and LCD liquid crystal display etc.In a device of the utility model, display screen possibly be positioned at water tap water nozzle 101, or near water tap.Another device at the utility model; Transmitted a signal give logic processor 122 cooling-water temperature sensor control water temperature degree control valve assemblies 124 come sense of control required surpass temperature, it can prevent by cooling-water temperature sensor 119 injured by the current of sensing excessive temperature.
Fig. 2 be according to the utility model to exempt from touch automatic faucet one preferred embodiment graphic.First group of intermediate sensor C (111) needs water so that wash one's hands or cleaning food and water flow mode automatically in the middle of when moving when district 108 in tank.This a pair of second group of sensor cluster electronic sensor A (112) and sensor B (113) have three different functions: adjustment current temperature; Intermediate sensor is suspended (sensor C) pattern and is supplied the filling tank by a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 amalgamations to move or to stop the solid stream of water pattern; Container or wash the dishes is when washing food etc. and need solid stream of water.
In intermediate sensor park mode or solid stream of water pattern, when water when water tap flows out, this a pair of second group of sensor cluster (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 has on temperature (temperature control mode) accents of function adjustment water/transfers time.When first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111 was in the attonity state, the action triggers of sensors A (112) " intermediate sensor park mode " made to suspend the function of sensor C (111)
Can near water tap, work and water is flowed out with the person.This water flow (regulating the water flow pattern) to the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D, sensor E) 114,115 control water taps.
This a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A, sensor B) 112,113 and this are to the water flow of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D, sensor E) 114,115 control water taps and the default value commonly used (default value preset mode commonly used) of temperature.In a device an of the utility model, a default value commonly used can be used for preestablishing water flow and/or temperature control.In an example; Detecting simultaneously at the sensor D (114) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster and sensor E (115) (for example has an object in the surveyed area at it; A finger) existence and reached a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.); Thereby logic processor 122 action flow-control valve assemblies 124 are in operating state, a LED light flicker (and/or sound chip produces the sound indication), and logic processor 122 promptly sets current temperature and the water flow condition is default value predefined value commonly used (default value preset mode commonly used).
This a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A, sensor B) 112,113 and this are to the water flow of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D, sensor E) 114,115 control water taps and individualized preset (the individualized preset mode) of temperature.In a device of the utility model, the 3rd a group of sensor can be used for preestablishing water flow and/or temperature control.In an example; Detecting at first sensor D (114) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A finger) existence and reached a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.); LED light flicker (and/or sound chip produces the sound indication) makes the current depotition cock thereby logic processor 122 action flow-control valve assemblies 124 are in operating state, and this moment was a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.) in, the middle water flow mode automatically of first group of intermediate sensor C (111) action or this a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 action solid stream of water patterns then current flow out (individualized preset mode) with first personalization preset temperature and water flow condition.
Another preferred embodiment is; Second sensor C (115) of the 3rd group of intermediate sensor assembly detects (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A finger) existence and reached a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.); LED light flicker (and/or sound chip produces the sound indication) makes the current depotition cock thereby logic processor 122 action flow-control valve assemblies 124 are in operating state, and this moment was a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.) in, the middle water flow mode automatically of first group of intermediate sensor C (111) action or this a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 action solid stream of water patterns then current flow out (preset mode individualizes) with second personalization preset temperature and water flow condition.
Should flow out (individualized preset mode) to individualized preset temperature of the 3rd sensor (sensor D, sensor E) 114,115 controls and water flow condition to second group of sensor (sensors A, sensor B) 112,113 and this.In a device of the utility model, the 3rd a group of sensor can be used for preestablishing water flow and/or temperature control.In an example; When being in operating state and making the current depotition cock so that the first personalization is preset like the said water flow control valve of epimere assembly 124; Detecting simultaneously at second sensor E (115) of first sensor D (114) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster and the 3rd group of sensor cluster (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A finger) existence and reached a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.); Current temperature is promptly set in a LED light flicker (and/or sound chip produces the sound indication), logic processor 122 at this moment and the water flow condition is new first personalization predefined value (individualized preset mode).
Another preferred embodiment is; When being in operating state and making the current depotition cock so that second personalization is preset like the said water flow control valve of epimere assembly 124; Detecting simultaneously at second sensor E (115) of first sensor D (114) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster and the 3rd group of sensor cluster (for example has an object in its surveyed area; A finger) existence and reached a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds; 10 seconds etc.); Current temperature is promptly set in a LED light flicker (and/or sound chip produces the sound indication), logic processor 122 at this moment and the water flow condition is the new second personal predefined value (individualized preset mode).
Another preferred embodiment is; The instruction of logic processor 122 makes water flow control valve assembly 124 be in the state that stops to move; Detecting at one of first sensor D (114) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster or second sensor E (115) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster has the existence of an object and reached a Preset Time (for example 2 seconds in its surveyed area; 10 seconds etc.), logic processor 122 promptly moves water flow control valve assembly 124 sets or the temperature and the water flow outflow of second personal predefined value setting current with the first personalization predefined value.In another example, when flowing out coolant-temperature gage when being changed with water flow, the coolant-temperature gage and the water flow of individualized predefined value setting promptly are eliminated.In a device of the utility model, look and use or need first sensor C (111) of first group of sensor cluster of water tap can be placed in the water outlet 102 of water tap.
Fig. 3 is the flow chart according to a preferred embodiment of the system and method for the control logic of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model.The touch automatic faucet system (100) that the exempts from demonstration of this description flows to water tap water nozzle 101 by mixed flow flow 106.Water tap water nozzle 101 comprises first group of intermediate sensor 111, one LED lights, 118, the second groups of sensor clusters 112,113 and a pair of the 3rd group of sensor cluster 114,115 all is mounted in faucet body 101.Wherein each electronic sensor 111,112,113,114,115 comprises a RF transmitter and receiver existing and the information of LED light 118 indication mechanisms with inspected object.
First group of intermediate sensor C (111) detects the existence of washing trough zone 108 objects, with automatic water flow mode in the middle of operating.This is the solid stream of water pattern of control water tap 101 to the sensors A of second group of sensor cluster and B (112 and 113) and this to the sensor D of the 3rd group of sensor cluster and the function of E (114 and 115); The temperature control mode, intermediate sensor park mode and adjusting water flow pattern.This faucet system 100 also comprises power supply assembly 121 provides necessary electric power 148 to arrive control system; There is the electronic logic processor circuit board 122 of prepackage logic program to control faucet system 100; One water flow control valve assembly 123; Heat-operated valve assembly 124 comes controlled water flow flow 301 and temperature 302 and a current temperature transducer 119.
Fig. 4 is the logical flow chart according to a preferred embodiment of the system and method for the control logic of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model; Demonstration is used electronic sensor (like infrared inductor) according to the utility model; Detection device; A logic processor, the water flow control valve assembly spare of current reach logic program and the logical flow chart of method of a device of " exempting to touch " and " automatically " faucet system with controlled water flow flow and temperature.
First group of sensor (sensor C) 111 detects an object (for example, in a washing trough) 141 first groups of sensor (sensor C) 111 of action and logic processor 122 actions 301 water flow control valve assemblies (valve A) 123 in its detection zone 171 makes current flow out (the middle action of water flow mode automatically) 201 by water tap 101.
When automatic water flow mode action 201 is operated in the centre; The current of water flow control valve assembly (valve A) 123 are the positions in action; And when first group of sensor (sensor C) 111 at its detection zone 171 (for example do not detect 141 1 objects; In a washing trough), logic processor 122 stops to move 301 water flow control valve assemblies (valve A) 123 and flows to water tap water nozzle 101 (middle water flow mode automatically stop action) 201 to stop water.
At any time; Second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B), 112,113 systems (for example detect an object simultaneously; A hand) at its detection zone and reach preset time (time of action solid stream of water) 142,143, logic processor 122 actions 301 water flow control valve assemblies (valve A) 123 make water Continuous Flow 252 (solid stream of water pattern) 202 to water tap water nozzle 101.This solid stream of water pattern 202 lets the user can be full of washbowl or container 108 easily and needn't handle remains in the surveyed area of first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111 to keep solid stream of water (startup of solid stream of water pattern) 202.
As shown in Figure 4.Water flow control valve assembly (valve A) the 123rd, the current 301 that make at operating state arrive water tap water nozzle 101.Second group of sensors A (112) to an object (for example detects (142); A finger) at detection zone 172; Logic processor 122 reduces cold water stream flow 104 to increase the current temperature that water tap passes through according to the flow of hot water flow 105 of the sensitive time increase heat-operated valve assembly (valve B) 124 of sensor (sensors A) 112.Second group of sensor B (113) (for example detects 143 to objects; A finger) at detection zone 173; Logic processor 122 increases cold water stream flow 104 to reduce the current temperature that water tap passes through according to the flow of hot water flow 105 of the sensitive time minimizing heat-operated valve assembly (valve B) 124 of sensor (sensor B) 113.Therefore the current temperature passed through of water tap is to be controlled by the function of a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 to need not the people or object contacts any faucet body 101 (temperature control mode) 203,204.In a device of this creation, cooling-water temperature sensor 119 sense temperature of option with feed back signal to logic processor 122.In a device of the utility model; If surpassing this logic processor of predetermined temperature, detected temperature sends a signal to heat-operated valve assembly (valve B) 124; Reducing the current temperature, if or surpass preset maximum temperature then send a signal to water flow control valve assembly (valve A) 123 to close current.This cooling-water temperature sensor prevents that the user from touching the too high coolant-temperature gage of heating with maintenance safe.In an example, indicator is that a LED light shows Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature.In another example, this indicator is one and produces the sound display device of sound (for example, jingle bell) or with its temperature of selected language performance.In another example, sound and tutorial light demonstration are used for indicating current water temperature to give the user simultaneously.
In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, during middle water flow mode 201 automatically moved with solid stream of water pattern 202, the position that water flow control valve assembly (valve A) 123 is in an action made current 301 to water tap water nozzle 106.When the sensor D (114) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster (for example detects 144 1 objects at its detection zone 174; A finger), logic processor 122 improves the hot water and the cold water stream flow of 260 water flow control valve assemblies (valve A) 123 simultaneously according to the sensitive time of sensor D (114).When the sensor E (115) of the 3rd group of sensor cluster (for example detects 145 1 objects at its detection zone 175; A finger), logic processor 122 reduces the hot water and the cold water stream flow of 261 water flow control valve assemblies (valve A) simultaneously according to the sensitive time of sensor E (145).The running of water tap current Flow-rate adjustment is controlled you and any part (regulating the water flow pattern) 206,207 that needn't water contacting faucet body 101 by a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) 114,115.
In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, water tap is in solid stream of water pattern 202, and the position that water flow control valve assembly (valve A) 123 is in an action makes current 301 to water tap water nozzle 106.Second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 (for example detects an object simultaneously; A hand) at its detection zone and reach the preset time time of solid stream of water (stop to move) 142,143, logic processor 122 action solid stream of water mode 3s 01 water flow control valve assembly (valve A) 123 makes and stops current 252 (stopping of solid stream of water pattern) 202.
In a preferred embodiment of the utility model; When water tap 100 is under holding state; First group of sensor (sensor C) 111 detects the neither one object at its detection zone 255, and water flow control valve assembly (valve A) 123 is set to dead status 301 and do not have water to flow out 256 from water tap.The sensors A of second group of sensor cluster (for example detects 142 to objects; Hand or finger) at its detection zone 112 and reach the scheduled time (sensor C suspend time) and trigger the function that logic processor 122 suspends 257 first groups of sensors (sensor C) 111, this is to be called as " intermediate sensor park mode " 205.In this intermediate sensor park mode, the user can work in the intermediate sensor surveyed area and can not move the water tap current to save water (beginning of intermediate sensor park mode).
205, the first groups of intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111 are in halted state 257 when the intermediate sensor park mode.The sensors A of second group of sensor (112) detects 142 to an object (for example, finger) being arranged in its detection zone and reach a Preset Time (time that intermediate sensor resets).Logic processor can be removed the halted state of first group of intermediate sensor.Recover the function 257 of its sensing.Automatic faucet system 100 resets and gets back to holding state (resetting of intermediate sensor time-out)) 205.
Water tap is mediate automatic water flow mode 201 or solid stream of water pattern 202, and water flow control valve assembly (valve A) is to make water tap in the flowing water state 301 in the position of an action.In the surveyed area that two sensors (sensor D and sensor E) 114 and 115 of the 3rd group of sensor detect at it simultaneously, an object is arranged (for example; A hand) existence and when reaching a Preset Time (commonly used default value set time), the condition enactment that logic processor 122 is about to current current temperature and water flow is new current temperature commonly used and the default value of water flow (using the default value preset mode always) 208.This unique water flow commonly used set with the temperature default value and reset function 263 can prevent that the user from fetching boiling water tap the time because the unexpected outflow of the hot water that former user sets is injured unexpectedly, and can keep minimum current to need consumption with using water wisely.
In a preferred embodiment of the utility model; Water flow control valve assembly 123 and water temperature control valve assembly 124 have a hydrothermal fluid enter the mouth 105 1 cold water fluid inputs 104 and a fluid output 106 (mixing cold/hot water flows) conduit, in conjunction with one or more electric solenoid valve and electric gear control valve with controlled water flow 106 to the water tap water nozzle.
Exempt from the touch automatic faucet device in some of the utility model; An intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111, a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B)) 112,113 and the creation of exempting from touch automatic faucet device of a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) 114,115 with complete controlled water flow flow 301 and water temperature 302 the various application of commerce and dwelling house can be provided.
Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 have explained that according to the utility model exempts from the touch automatic faucet; The installation of first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111 is pointed to different directions with the sensing light beam of a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) 112,113 and a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) 114,115; Become an angle of 90 degrees approximately with first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111 in water tap 101 the place aheads, interfere with each other preventing.
Fig. 7 has explained the arrangement that different electronic sensors can be arranged in the utility model with Fig. 8, and the water outlet outlet 101 that can be installed in water tap according to one of the utility model first group of intermediate sensor of device (sensor C) 111 is to detect better.Should be pointed out that first group of intermediate sensor (sensor C) 111 possibly be installed in other positions of faucet outlet 101 in other devices of the utility model.
Fig. 9 explicit declaration the arrangement of different electronic sensors can be arranged in the device of the utility model.Water tap sensor Direct box 127 design functions separately provide easy-to-use kitchen, the application of lavatory water tap, and in particular for children, handicapped people and old user etc.In the device of the utility model, a water tap sensor Direct box 127 that separates is presented at the temperature indicator 455 that an option is installed above the top.In an example, display device 455 is a kind of LED displays, LCD liquid crystal display or the like.In the device an of the utility model, the temperature indicator 455 of option shows the temperature signal of sensing water from the temperature transducer 119 of the option of logic processor 122 transmission, and signal conversion is shown current water temperature.
Figure 10 is graphic according to a water flow control valve assembly preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model, and water flow control valve assembly 123 and current heat-operated valve assembly 124 in the utility model are described.Water flow control valve assembly 123 comprises a solenoid valve 181 and an electric gear valving 182.Solenoid valve 181 receives from the signal 301 of logic processor and switches opening/closing solenoid valve 181 to start/to stop current 106 to water tap water nozzle 101.Electric gear valve assembly 182 imports 301 to regulate current 106 according to signal.Coolant-temperature gage control valve assembly 124 comprises an electric gear three-way valve door device 183 according to flowing flow proportional to regulate water temperature from the signal 302 adjustment cooling water inlets 104 of logic processor 122 outputs and hot water inlet 105 cold/hot water.
Figure 11 is graphic according to the another kind of water flow control valve assembly preferred embodiment of exempting from touch automatic faucet of the utility model, and water flow control valve assembly 123 and current heat-operated valve assembly 124 in the utility model are described.Water flow control valve assembly 123 comprises electric gear valving 182.Electric gear valve assembly 182 is regulated water flow 106 according to signal input 301.Current heat-operated valve assembly 124 comprises 183 receptions of an electric gear three-way valve door device and flows flow proportional with the adjusting water temperature from cooling water inlet 104 and hot water inlet's 105 cold/hot water respectively from signal 302 adjustment of logic processor 122 outputs.
Figure 12 has explained another device that combines current flow-control valve assembly 123 and current heat-operated valve assembly 124 in the utility model.This water flow and heat-operated valve assembly 123,124 comprise a solenoid valve 181 and two electric gear valve assemblys 184,185.Two electric gear valve assembly 184,185 receptions are adjusted respectively from cooling water inlet 104 and hot water inlet's 105 cold/hot water from the signal 301,302 of logic processor 122 outputs and are flowed flow proportional to regulate water temperature.In the device of the utility model.These two electric gear valve assemblys, 184,185 controlled water flow flows and water flow control valve that neither one separates.
Figure 13 has explained according to water flow control valve assembly in another the utility model device 123 and heat-operated valve assembly 124.Flows/temperatures control valve assembly 123,124 comprises two electric gear control valve units 186,187, also adjusts from the cold/hot water of cooling water inlet 104 and hot water inlet 105 with On/Off from the signal 301,302 of logic processor 122 outputs according to reception and flows flow proportional with the adjusting water temperature.
Figure 14 explains that the utility model is installed on the touch automatic faucet system 100 that exempts from of bathtub 452.In the utility model device, water tap water nozzle 101 is connected to bathtub 452 very easily with the water tap sensor Direct box 402 that separates.Device comprises an Electronic Control Box 401 of water flow control valve assembly 123 and coolant-temperature gage control valve assembly 124 at far-end, and be installed in independent water tap sensor Direct box 402 and be connected 403 and carry out signal communication with wired or wireless.This water tap 101 possibly arrived required water level and required temperature by the solid stream of water filling bathtub 452 that a pair of second group of sensor opened in the utility model device.Give one example, Direct box 401 can be installed in the wall or the bathtub next door or below 452 conveniently to keep in repair.This sensor Direct box 402 in the device (comprising sensor 112,113,114,115 and LED light 118).Sensor Direct box 402 does not comprise first group of intermediate sensor C (111) in device of the utility model, because bathtub 452 normally there is no need the outflow of moment current.Should be noted that the application in the bathtub possibly comprise first group of intermediate sensor C (111) at other device of the utility model.At some devices of the utility model, default value allows the user to set required current temperature according to own temperature of liking with individualized preset setting temperature, and also will adjust temperature needn't use bathtub 452 time at every turn.
At a device of the utility model, comprise one by one the timer of peopleization (not being shown in this) to keep solid stream of water temperature required.At this device of the utility model, based on the experience of using bathtub 452 in the past, the user can preset timer and when intended duration, close current automatically.This device of the utility model lets the user needn't note bathtub 452 and reaches required water level.This function let the user can bathtub 452 automatically the dress water do other thing when temperature required.In another device again, timer and sensor can through hand-held remote controller or through network such as internet to control.At this device of the utility model, let the user needn't with bathtub 452 in same room or position and bathtub 452 is full of reach required water level and temperature required.Also have in another device, this timer also comprises a date and time date and time that function need be full of with prior setting bathtub 452 is set.
Figure 15 explains the water tap water nozzle 101 of the sensor Direct box 402 that the touch automatic faucet system that exempts from 100 that the utility model is installed on bathtub 452 does not have with comprising 112,113,114,115 and LED lights 118 of sensor to separate.An Electronic Control Box 401 that contains water flow control valve assembly 123 and heat-operated valve assembly 124 and connects the sensor that is placed in water tap water nozzle 101 and communicates with each other through wired or wireless 403 signals that are connected.The solid stream of water pattern that possibly moved simultaneously by two sensors of second group of sensor at the water tap 101 of this device of the utility model is opened and is full of bathtub 452 to required water level and required temperature.In an example, Direct box 401 can be installed in the wall or the bathtub next door or below 452 conveniently to keep in repair.In device of the utility model, also can comprise individualized as stated timer.Sensor Direct box 402 does not comprise first group of intermediate sensor C (111) in device of the utility model, because bathtub 452 normally there is no need the outflow of moment current.Should be noted that the application in the bathtub possibly comprise first group of intermediate sensor C (111) at other device of the utility model.At some devices of the utility model, default value allows the user to set required current temperature according to own temperature of liking with individualized preset setting temperature, and also will adjust temperature needn't use bathtub 452 time at every turn.
Figure 16 explains the shower set 600 that touch automatic faucet system installs of exempting from of the utility model.In this device of the utility model, the LED temperature of water tap inductor 112,113,114,115 and option shows that 455 are connected to shower set 601 very easily.An Electronic Control Box 401 that comprises water flow control valve assembly 123 and heat-operated valve assembly 124 connects sensor 112,113,114,115 through wired or wireless connection 403 signals in a device of the utility model) communicate with each other.In a device of the utility model, be fixed on the batten post within the walls 608 Electronic Control Box 401 and connect cold valves 603 (connecting tube 611) and water valve 604 (being connected to pipeline 612).At this device of the utility model, current 106 pass through elbow joint 606, and flow into water pipes 605 through outlet 607.Switch cover plate 602 on the wall is similar to traditional switch cover plate.This device of the utility model can be easy to replace traditional shower faucet valve.
In a device water tap 607 of the utility model, the solid stream of water pattern that possibly moved simultaneously by two sensors of second group of sensor is opened shower set 600 to required current temperature.In an example, Electronic Control Box 401 possibly be installed in and embed in the wall of same shower set so that safeguard.Sensor Direct box 601 does not comprise first group of intermediate sensor C (111) in device of the utility model, because shower set 600 normally there is no need the outflow of moment current.Should be noted that the application of shower set possibly comprise first group of intermediate sensor C (111) at other device of the utility model.At a device of the utility model, may comprise the timer of an option so that open shower set in advance, make to reach the temperature of hoping.At some devices of the utility model, predefined temperature lets the user set personalized current temperature according to the personal like, and also will adjust temperature needn't use shower set 600 time at every turn.At other devices of the utility model, individualized preset timer can be used to limit the shower time to practice thrift or water conservation.
Figure 17 explains the touch automatic faucet system 100 that exempts from of the utility model; Can be mounted in bathtub 452 or other application; The water tap water nozzle 101 of the sensor Direct box 402 that comprises 112,113,114,115 and LED lights 118 of sensor and do not have to separate.At a device of the utility model, water tap panel 454 may comprise temperature indicator 455.Remote control electric Direct box 401 that comprises water flow control valve assembly 123 and heat-operated valve assembly 124 in a device at the utility model is communicated with each other through wired or wireless connection 403 and with the sensor signal that is placed in the water tap water nozzle 101.The solid stream of water pattern that possibly moved simultaneously by two sensors of second group of sensor at the water tap 101 of this device of the utility model is opened and is full of bathtub 452 to required water level and required temperature.In device of the utility model, also can comprise individualized as stated timer.At some devices of the utility model, default value allows the user to set required current temperature according to personal like's temperature with individualized preset setting temperature, and also will adjust the coolant-temperature gage of water tap 100 needn't use the time at every turn.
The various embodiments of the utility model contain three or more sensor, and are simple and easy, easy to operate to provide one in controlled water flow flow and temperature confession commerce and the dwelling house application, the function of using water wisely and protection personal hygiene.
In an embodiment of the utility model, the A of sensor, B, C, D and E have an induction range from 0.1 inch to 36 inches.Give one example, sensors A, B, D and E will be 0.1 to 10 inch of scopes, and will have 0.1 to 36 inch in the sensor C scope.In a device of the utility model, in manufacture process, set detection range (for example, commercial usefulness is home-use, because disabled situation usefulness, according to age of specific user etc.).In another device of the utility model, detection range can be by a setter adjustment.
In an embodiment of the utility model, the sensing scope of this a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) is from 0.1 inch to 6 inches, and this depends on the application and the size of water tap.In an example, first-selected distance is 1 to 2.5 inch.In another device of the utility model, the distance range between a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensor D and sensor E) can from 0.1 to 6 inch.In an example, first-selected distance is 1 to 2.5 inch.In another example, there is not the restriction of distance between a pair of second group of sensor (sensors A and sensor B) and a pair of the 3rd group of sensor (sensors D and E).In another device of the utility model, the design of water tap is depended in the adjustment of sensor sensing scope.
According among the embodiment of the utility model, according to logic program, pair of sensors A and sensor B are covered by an object (for example, a people's hand), then can open or close solid stream of water pattern 202 according to current water tap state/pattern.Give one example, the action that hand has covered sensor D and sensor E will start default value preset mode 208 commonly used, and the condition that current water tap is set is the default value preset state.
According among the embodiment of the utility model, the Preset Time section of sensor may be different.Give one example, the preset time period scope of all logical function effects from 0.1 to 360 second.In another example, the first-selected Preset Time of each function is set based on certain applications (for example, commercial usefulness, industrial, home-use, specific objective user etc.).In a device of the utility model, each function all has default value Preset Time (for example, raising/reduction temperature, increase/minimizing flow, ON/OFF, solid stream of water etc.).In a device of the utility model, in manufacture process, set the Preset Time (for example, commercial usefulness industrial, home-use, offers the handicapped person, according to the specific user at age etc.) of each function according to specific usage mode.In another device of the utility model, the predefined time period can be adjusted by setter.
In an embodiment of the utility model, exempt from touch automatic faucet and under low voltage, operate, with the accident that prevents to shock by electricity.In a device of the utility model, whole faucet system adopts DC low-voltage (as 3 volts or 24 volts), so the misgivings of the injury that do not get shocked.In a device of the utility model, can use battery-operated sensor and other Electrical and Electronic elements.In a device of the utility model, the signal that a low battery voltages is arranged is like an audible alarm, a flash of light (like the LED signal), and sound and light etc. are replaced new battery with the prompting user before battery failure simultaneously,
In an embodiment of the utility model, about 55 ° to the 120 ° F of the setting temperature scope that water tap dispatches from the factory preset are according to the comfortable use of market area geographical position ability, the type of use (for example, commercial usefulness, industrial, household usefulness, specific user etc.).In an example, the user can with a sensor E time period change coolant-temperature gage that default value preset and water flow with the sensor D that covers the 3rd group of sensor at the current of water tap according to individual's hobby (promptly favorite) under their favorite condition this is called as the default value preset mode.In a device of the utility model, need in manufacture process, preset default value current temperature range (for example, commercial usefulness home-use, offers the handicapped person, according to the specific user at age etc.) according to the user.In another device of the utility model, preset default value current temperature range can be adjusted by setter.
In an embodiment of the utility model, the time period of water tap adjustment is relevant with hot and cold water supply pressure and temperature with the speed of temperature increase/reduction.Give one example, a convenient setting of regulating current temperature and flow speed can not make current with the increase of the rapid change current temperature of inconvenience or minimizing (for example, too fast, too slow, or the like).In a device of the utility model; The speed of regulating current temperature and flow set according to the user need in manufacture process, preset default value current temperature range (for example, commercial usefulness, home-use; Offer the handicapped person, according to the specific user at age etc.).In another device of the utility model, preset default value current temperature range can be adjusted by setter.
In an embodiment of the utility model, sensors A, B, C, D and E are line sensors outside the Shan Hong.In a device of the utility model, infrared sensor has different wavelengths, and lighting angle is for various application.In a device of the utility model, the application type that the sensing angular range uses according to difference can be adjusted (for example, about 35 degree of induction angular range to 270 degree or more than).In another device of the utility model, the A of sensor, B, D and E use the electron capacitance sensor, like the function of in " Touching controlling lamp ", using.Yet such sensor is not the sensor of " exempting from touch ".Give one example, in the use that the electron capacitance sensor only is used in not to be needed " exempting from touch ".Other mobile sensors also can be used in other devices of the utility model.
In some embodiments of the utility model, set each hot water maximum temperature easily the different ages according to each user.For example, as the water tap household at high age in use, a preschool education nursery etc. are set the highest current temperature and are made those avoid hurting to the responsive user of high water temperature.On other purposes, as in industrial use or commercial use, the person that must will use the higher temperature can set a higher maximum temperature.Therefore the setting of this maximum temperature is avoided injury and maybe can be used in specific place and purpose (being commercial usefulness, industrial etc.).Should be pointed out that in some devices of the utility model, water temperature resets to the preset temperature of default value commonly used, avoids water tap after using maximum temperature, to hurt next user.
In an embodiment of the utility model, in case possibly flow indefinitely after getting into the solid stream of water pattern.In an example, the function of solid stream of water pattern lets its manual stream not stop just as there being the people to open a manual faucet.Give one example, the water tap main purpose of this pattern is to use to general dwelling house, and the user has possessed this well-known ABC in automatic faucet field and working principle, and just commercial use as in the use in the lavatory in airport or restaurant.
In an embodiment of the utility model, if the power interruptions of automatic faucet exhausts in outage or reserve battery, flow control valve A (solenoid valve) will close (normally closing) and cut off current.
In some embodiments of the utility model, because have only a water pipe to be connected with an electronic control line from water tap mechanism to the mortor operated valve group, the installation of the utility model is easier than traditional manual faucet.
In an embodiment of the utility model, the right and left sensor (for example, a disabled user, left hand user or right hand user etc.) as required can be exchanged fully, or device is in faucet body the same side.In addition, this sensor etc. is owing to use or need to be installed in the different parts of faucet body.
About " embodiment " in the specification; " embodiment ", " some embodiments, " or " other embodiment " are meant that this device comprises a device at least; Some devices but be not necessarily a relevant specific function of all devices, the characteristic of structure or description.All various " embodiments ", " embodiment ", the description of " some embodiments, " or " other embodiment " is not necessarily to represent to refer to identical device.If an assembly of describing in the specification, function, structure or characteristic " possibility " or " possible " are included, this specific components, function, structure or characteristic are also unnecessary necessarily to be included.If in specification or the statement is " one " individual unit, this does not also mean that to have only a unit.If specification or the individual unit of statement middle finger " another ", this does not represent to have only many units.
While the utility model some typical device has been described and shown in the drawings, but must be understood that this device is only used to illustrate the breadth of the utility model, rather than a description of the relevant limitation of the utility model, because general skilled manner may result in the utility model various other changes, which does not make the Gramercy in the art shown and described above are specific structures and arrangements are restricted.