ES1065971U - Shows of public use (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Shower for public use, of the type comprising at least one column (1) with a water inlet (21) from a supply network (2), a pipe (12) for ascending the water to the top of the column (1) and, at least, an artichoke or upper spout (11) for spraying water, being found in the pipe (12) a device (13) for opening and closing the passage of water to each of the artichokes (11) for the use of the shower, characterized in that it comprises means for actuating (3) and stopping the devices (13) for opening and closing the water passage, activated by individual activation means, such as cards (4) encoded or similar, said actuating means (3) comprising a microcontroller (31), a recording reader (32) of the individual programmed activation means or cards (4), a screen (33) for displaying the remaining balance of the individual medium of activation in use in the recorder reader (32). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Shower for public use.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a shower of public use, for use in bathing areas and the like for The cleanliness of the bathers.

Background of the invention

The use of showers for the hygiene of bathers on beaches and the like. These shower nets allow to bathers shower before and / or after bathing, either to accommodate body temperature to sea temperature and thus avoid a thermal contrast, or to remove sand and salt from the body Once left the bathroom. These showers are distributed along the bathroom area and are connected to a network of Fresh water supply Each shower is constituted preferably by a column with a water inlet from the network of supply, a pipe of ascent of the water until the part upper column, and at least one upper artichoke or water spray supplier.

In the pipe is a device opening and closing the passage of water to each of the artichokes or suppliers. These devices can be a tap conventional that the user opens at will, but presents the problem that they remain open with the consequent waste of fresh water. In some installations, the manual tap is replaced by a timed tap with a push button and that only allows the passage of water for a period of time, limited to willingness by the entity or company that maintains these showers. Without However, a user can press as many times as desired. Timer tap, so the water saving function is not effective, in addition to certain users may become uncomfortable if the water is cut too quickly, demanding to press again the tap.

Therefore, the technical problem that arises is the development of a shower system that allows the user shower comfortably and at the same time raise awareness of consumption which makes a limited resource such as water.

Description of the invention

The shower for public use, object of this invention, presents some technical peculiarities destined to promote water savings through the payment-for-service method, allowing the user to have said Shower service in a more comfortable way.

In fact, the shower comprises means of activation and stop of the opening and closing devices of the water passage, activated by individual means of activation, such as encoded cards or the like. The means of drive comprise a microcontroller management of the shower operation, a media recorder reader individual programmed activation or cards, a screen of display of the remaining balance of the individual medium in use in the recorder reader. Thus the user starts the shower in the moment that puts the individual means of activation or card in the recorder reader and automatically disconnects it at the moment which removes said individual means of activation. Also, during the use of the shower, the user can appreciate the time balance of water that he has left, so he becomes aware of the need to save water directly and intuitively.

Once the card balance is depleted, the shower stops automatically or does not start until it Insert a card with a positive balance. The fact that the user has to pay a certain amount for the service, although be symbolic, and be able to control on the screen the time that uses water, causes more effective user awareness for respect for the environment and saving resources natural, in this case fresh water.

The individual means of activation are specifically some cards with read and write memory without contact, ideal for use in humid environments, such as the shower and weather resistant. They also prevent the entry of water, sand or other elements in the recorder reader, which It is thus protected.

Individual means of activation or cards can be purchased or recharged in many different ways, including in ATMs or devices ready for this purpose by payment in cash or by credit card

Description of the figures

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to facilitate the understanding of characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive a set of drawings in which, for illustrative purposes and not limiting, the following has been represented:

- Figure 1 shows a perspective view of several showers arranged on a beach or similar over a network of water supply.

- Figure 2 shows a block diagram of The shower.

- Figure 3 shows a detail of the control of the means of actuation of the shower.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

As can be seen in the figures referenced the shower for public use comprises a column (1) with a water inlet (21) from a water supply network (2) sweet and one or several artichokes (11) sprayed on its part higher. Each column (1) comprises a pipe (12) of passage of water from the water inlet (21) to the artichoke (11) corresponding, being in said pipe (12) a device (13) opening and closing the water passage. This device (13) it is associated with drive (3) and stop means, which comprise a management microcontroller (31) and a recorder reader (32) of individual means of activation, in this case cards (4), arranged on the front of the column (1), under the artichoke (11). Next to the recorder reader (32) is a screen (33), which is associated with the microcontroller (31) to show the remaining time of use granted by the card (4) and stored in the internal memory.

The individual means of activation of showers, are configured by cards (4) with reading memory and contactless writing. In turn the recorder reader (32) is waterproof, sand and external elements.

Once nature is sufficiently described of the invention, as well as a preferred embodiment, for the appropriate purposes that the materials, form, size and arrangement of the elements described may be modified, as long as this does not imply an alteration of the essential features of the invention claimed in continuation.

Claims (2)

1. Shower for public use, of the type comprising at least one column (1) with a water inlet (21) from a supply network (2), a water pipe (12) to the top of the column (1) and, at least, an upper artichoke or spout (11) for spraying the water, being in the pipe (12) a device (13) for opening and closing the passage of water to each of the artichokes (11) for the use of the shower, characterized in that it comprises means for actuating (3) and stopping the devices (13) for opening and closing the passage of water, activated by individual means of activation, such as cards (4) encoded or the like, said actuation means (3) comprising a microcontroller (31), a recording reader (32) of the individual programmed activation means or cards (4), a screen (33) for displaying the remaining balance of the individual medium of activation in use in the recorder reader (32). 2. Shower, according to claim 1, characterized in that the individual means of activation are cards (4) with contactless reading and writing memory.