ES1075605U - Compact device for the reuse of gray waters (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Compact device of gray water reuse, characterized because it has as main elements: - a discharge mechanism (1) with built-in overflow (5) connected by a cable system (4) to a button (2). - a folding top piece (3) that makes the floor works. - an electric pump (6) for water supply. - a filter (8) metal or plastic. - a dispenser (11) of water disinfectant. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Compact water reuse device gray

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a device that allows the reuse of water from the shower to mainly fill the toilet tank and / or additionally use that water to clean the house, water or for use in the washing machine.

Its main feature is its simplicity, since which allows its adaptation in most of the shower trays existing simply and economically.

Water storage volume may vary. between 25 and 50 liters, depending on the characteristics and dimensions of the shower tray.

Background of the invention

There are numerous devices for reuse of water from the shower for later use in the toilet cistern in order not to waste water potable for a purpose (use of the toilet) that does not require it. Without however these devices usually require masonry work to its installation and / or are composed of several elements that complicate and make expensive, such as pipes, deposits external, ...

Description of the invention

The device is based on incorporation of several elements in the existing shower tray, which allow the storage and subsequent use of water from the action of get a shower.

Its main elements are:

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A mechanism that attaches to the existing shower drain and that controls the discharge of accumulated water by means of a push button located on the lid.

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The electric pump for the supply of stored water.

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The flip top, which functions as a floor and is located on the existing shower tray.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1. Shows a perspective view with the top cover raised in which the elements can be seen present inside the shower tray.

Figure 2. Perspective view of the device With the lid closed. You can see how the button stands out which drives the discharge mechanism.

Figure 3. Perspective view of the lid and the extra element that allows its adaptation to different lengths of shower plate.

Description of a preferred embodiment

The discharge mechanism (1), with characteristics similar to those used in the toilet tanks, is fixed to the existing drain valve by means of standardized threads according to EN 274 or screw, this mechanism is connected to a push button (2), protruding from the cover (3), using a cable system (4). This cable system makes it possible to place the discharge mechanism (1) in the place where it is
located the shower drain (12).

The unloading mechanism (1) has in its part top of an overflow (5) adjustable in height, to avoid overflows, which directs the water to the downspout if the amount of water exceeds the capacity of the water storage area (16).

The person entering the shower must operate the button (2) to remove retained water and incorporate water new from the showering action, which goes through the lid folding (3) through the grooves between the slats and is stored.

The accumulated water stays in good conditions thanks to the container that contains inside a water disinfectant (11).

When water is required to fill for example the toilet cistern, the electro-pump (6) located outside the shower, which is responsible for extracting stored water and lead it through a flexible tube (7). The tube has, in the end located inside the shower tray, a filter (8) that retains particles that due to their size or composition can damage or clog the electric pump.

Water is pumped to the stopcock (9) water inlet to the cistern (10). The connection to the key step is done by a piece of T-shaped plumbing.

Under normal conditions the device shower water reuse will be the primary method of supply of the tank (10), for this the electro-pump must operate in a range of pressures higher than the installation of the plumbing network, when a pressure drop occurs in the circuit of the reuse device below the minimum range established, for example when the storage area is emptied of water, the electro-pump will stop and enter operation the normal filling method of the tank through of the supply plumbing network.

The electric pump has the necessary connection electric (13) for operation.

Optionally, to get a renewal of the storage water and avoid odors or decomposition of the same as being accumulated for a long time, a time programmer (14) acting on the button (2), in order of regularly emptying retained water.

The cover (3), which rests on the sides of the shower tray, is formed by a square base element composed of a succession of separated slats.

The adaptation of the lid to various shower tray lengths by incorporating a Extra structure (18) with new slats. This structure is fixed. to the base element of the cover (3).

The lid (3) can tilt and lift thanks to a hinge system and is fixed to the wall by a piece (15) in the form of L.

By lifting the lid we facilitate the cleaning of the water storage area and we enable the arrangement or replacement of the elements located in it.

Claims (2)

1. Compact Gray Water Reuse Device, characterized in that it has as its main elements:

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A discharge mechanism (1) with built-in overflow (5) connected by means of a cable system (4) to a push button (2).

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A folding top piece (3) that performs the floor functions.

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A water pump (6) for water supply.

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A Metal or plastic filter (8).

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A water disinfectant dispenser (11).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device can additionally incorporate:

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A time programmer (14) that activates the button (2).

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A water level indicator (17).

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A extra structure (18) that is fixed to the cover (3) for adaptation to the different lengths of the shower trays.