EP3237693A1 - Robinet autonome à indication de température et de débit - Google Patents

Robinet autonome à indication de température et de débit

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EP3237693A1
EP3237693A1 EP15841023.3A EP15841023A EP3237693A1 EP 3237693 A1 EP3237693 A1 EP 3237693A1 EP 15841023 A EP15841023 A EP 15841023A EP 3237693 A1 EP3237693 A1 EP 3237693A1
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Prior art keywords
water
faucet
dynamo
temperature
flow
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Inventor
Emre Talsik
Dogan Tufan ÇIRAKOGLU
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Eczacibasi Yapi Gerecleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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Eczacibasi Yapi Gerecleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F13/00—Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
    • G01F13/008—Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups taps comprising counting- and recording means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/06—Indicating or recording devices
    • G01F15/061—Indicating or recording devices for remote indication
    • G01F15/063—Indicating or recording devices for remote indication using electrical means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/07—Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism
    • G01F15/075—Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism using electrically-operated integrating means
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C2001/0418—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having temperature indicating means

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a faucet with ease of mounting which generates electric power from the flow energy of the water thanks to comprising a dynamo; thereby measures the temperature of the flowing water, flow rate and total amount of the water consumption; and comprises an electronic indicator on which said information can be seen.
  • the invention according to the application discloses a faucet with ease of mounting which generates electric power from the flow energy of the water thanks to comprising a dynamo; thereby measures the temperature of the flowing water, instantaneous flow rate and total amount of the water consumption; and comprises an electronic indicator on which said information can be seen.
  • Faucets with electronic indicator in the present state of the art are usually flush mounting applications, wherein in flush mounting applications electronic circuit board and sensors operate by being connected to the electric network by means of a cable as concealed.
  • the invention according to the application can generate power by itself.
  • Materials such as electronic circuit board and sensor are placed in the inner section of the faucet. Therefore, the invention according to the application has a compact structure.
  • This structure of the invention provides ease of mounting, in case of any failure or in case maintenance is desired to be made, intervention is made only to the faucet. As it is not a flush mounting application, no deformation occurs in the walls of the bath during mounting or when maintenance/repair is required.
  • no sensor is used for the measurement of the flow rate of the water and the total amount of water consumption.
  • Flow rate of the water and total amount of water consumption are measured according to the frequency value obtained as a result of the rotation of the dynamo rotor with the flow of water.
  • the object of the invention is to produce a faucet which measures the temperature of the flowing water, flow rate of water and total amount of water consumption by generating its own energy by itself without the use of an extra energy source; which provides the user to monitor the values measured by means of electronic indicator; which eliminates the difficulties occurring during mounting, maintenance/repair processes thanks to the compact structure thereof; and which is free of materials causing unnecessary energy consumption.
  • Figure 1 The view of the cross-section passing through the temperature sensor axis when looking at the faucet according to the application from the front
  • Figure 2 The view of the cross-section passing through the electronic indicator axis when looking at the faucet according to the application from the front
  • Figure 3 The view of the cross-section parallel to the ground plane when looking at the faucet according to the application from the top
  • FIG. 4 The top closed view of the faucet according to the application
  • Figure 5 The front view of the LED-lighted indicator of the faucet according to the application
  • Figure 6 The left side view of the faucet according to the application
  • Figure 7 The left side inner view of the faucet according to the application
  • Figure 8 The view of the cross-section perpendicular to the ground plane when looking at the faucet according to the application from the front Detailed Description of the Invention
  • the invention discloses a faucet with ease of mounting which generates electric power from the flow energy of the water thanks to comprising a dynamo (1); thereby measures the temperature of the flowing water, instantaneous flow rate and total amount of the water consumption; and comprises an electronic indicator on which said information can be seen.
  • the invention according to the application comprises at least one dynamo (1) which converts the flow energy of the water into electric power; at least one dynamo rotor (2) which is provided in said dynamo (1) and rotates with the flow of water; at least one electronic circuit board (3) measuring the temperature and flow rate of the water, and the total amount of water consumption, for which said dynamo (1) supplies electric power; and at least one temperature sensor (4) operating together with the electronic circuit board (3) determining the temperature of the flowing water.
  • the faucet according to the invention further comprises at least one LED-lighted indicator (6), at least one hot water inlet (8), at least one cold water inlet (9), at least one cartridge (7), at least one faucet inner body (10), at least one guide (12), at least one guide water outlet (13), and at least one water outlet (14).
  • the water entering into the faucet through the hot water inlet (8) and the cold water inlet (9) reaches to the cartridge (7).
  • the faucet arm (11) is opened by the user, the cold and hot water reaching to the cartridge (7) is transferred to the dynamo (1) by passing through the faucet inner body (10) as only cold or only hot or as being mixed depending on the desire of the user.
  • the water transferred to the dynamo (1) rotates the dynamo rotor (2).
  • the water passing through the dynamo (1) by rotating the dynamo rotor (2) is then transferred to the temperature measurement section (5) where temperature sensor (4) is disposed.
  • Temperature of the water coming from the cartridge (7) and rotating the dynamo rotor (2) by reaching to the dynamo (1) is measured in this section (5) by means of the temperature sensor (4) before exiting from the faucet. After temperature of the water is measured by the temperature sensor (4), water exists from the water outlet (14) to the outside.
  • Electric power is generated such that the water reaches to the cartridge (7) with the opening of the faucet arm (11) and is transferred to the dynamo (1) by passing through the faucet inner body (10) and rotates the dynamo rotor (2) and this electric power supplies energy to the electronic circuit board (3).
  • electronic circuit board (3) measures the flow rate (liter/minute) of the water by comparing the frequency value information, which is obtained when the water entering into the electronic circuit board (3) rotates the dynamo rotor while passing through the dynamo (1), with the frequency value recorded in the software in the electronic circuit board (3). Then, temperature and flow rate information of the water is transferred to the LED-lighted indicator (6).
  • the frequency value obtained with the rotation of the dynamo rotor (2) is also measured.
  • the frequency value obtained as a result of the rotation of the dynamo rotor (2) during the flow of water is entered into the electronic circuit board (3) as information.
  • Electronic circuit board (3) compares this frequency value information received with the frequency value in the software previously installed to said electronic circuit board (3) and determines the amount of the flow rate (liter/minute) corresponding to the respective frequency value. Frequency values measured with the rotation of the dynamo rotor (2) in a stable water flow and even in a stable water pressure change at certain intervals.
  • Unstable frequency value results in irregular flow rate and sudden increase and decrease of flow rate value.
  • arithmetic mean of the flow rates corresponding to the frequency values measured by the electronic circuit board (3) in short time intervals is taken and reflected on the indicator.
  • the invention according to the application is used in the bathtub faucet in the preferred use indeed, it can also be used in other faucets.
  • said water After the temperature of the water is measured by means of the temperature sensor (4) in the preferred use in bathtub faucet, said water reaches to the guide (12). In this stage the water is guided to the water outlet (14) end or to the hand shower which is usually connected to guide water outlet (13) according to the desire of the user.
  • the invention has a LED-lighted indicator and said LED lighting is white in the preferred use, the invention also provides an advantage in terms of design besides its other advantages.
  • a faucet which displays temperature and flow rate of the water and total amount of water consumption; thereby contributes to the more economical use of water by raising awareness of users; does not comprise a flush mounting application to the walls of the bathroom; and can be directly and easily mounted to the area where it is desired to be used thanks to having a compact structure, is obtained.

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Measuring Volume Flow (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un robinet autonome qui génère de l'énergie électrique au moyen d'une dynamo (1) présentant un rotor (2) disposé dans le flux d'eau fourni par le robinet. Ce robinet comprend un capteur de température (4) et un capteur d'écoulement permettant de mesurer la température et le débit de l'eau fournie. La température, le débit actuel et le débit total cumulé peuvent être indiqués à l'utilisateur au moyen d'un voyant DEL (6).
EP15841023.3A 2014-12-26 2015-12-21 Robinet autonome à indication de température et de débit Withdrawn EP3237693A1 (fr)

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