ES1285745U - animal waterer (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Drinker for animals characterized in that it comprises a control unit (1) that is configured to control the opening and closing of at least one solenoid valve (2) that is connected to a tap (3) of running water and by a pipe to a water tank (4), at its bottom, and in turn to at least one drinker (5) connected to the pipe between the tank (4) and the solenoid valve (2), the control unit (1) is also configured to periodically activate the opening of the solenoid valve (2) and thus introduce water into the circuit for its renewal, and subsequently the closing of the solenoid valve (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

animal waterer

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention, as the title of the invention establishes, is a drinking fountain for animals, which keeps the stored water in perfect conditions for consumption. It is an innovation that within current techniques provides advantages unknown until now.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention belongs to the sector of animal husbandry, both domestic and in large farms.

The present invention relates to a drinking fountain for animals that automatically maintains the water inside it in perfect condition for consumption.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although a multitude of sprues are known, at least by the applicant, the existence of none that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those of the one presented is unknown. here claimed.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

It is important that the water supplied for consumption by people and animals is in good condition. Water is considered to be of good quality when it is clean and healthy, without pathogenic microorganisms or physical-chemical contaminants that affect the health of water consumers. negative form.

There is a chain of sanitary guarantee that protects us and ensures a supply of quality water to the entrance of the buildings. Once the water leaves this system, it is vitally important to properly maintain the quality since when it is stored in tanks over time and without adequate conservation, the water begins to be a breeding ground for microorganisms and pathogens.

For this reason, the drinking fountain for animals is comprised of a control unit that controls an electrovalve, which is connected to a running water intake and to a tank at its lower part. Between the tank and the control unit there is at least one drinker connected between them. A non-return valve located between the running water intake and the solenoid valve prevents, if at any time the running water supply is cut off, the water contained in the animal waterer from flowing to the lowest parts of the running water installation, emptying the animal waterer.

The controller periodically opens the solenoid valve and allows water to enter the tank, which is refilled, and renews the water contained in the circuit. Likewise, the excess water in the circuit is discarded through a waste conduit located above the tank that has non-return valves, which prevent air from entering the system. The discarded water may be stored although it is not recommended to be used for human or animal consumption, but it can be used for other uses.

By renewing and flowing the water from the circuit and from the tank, always respecting an hourly cycle between water exchange, which does not exceed the hourly parameters in which the chlorine or water treatment chemicals are in activity, once it flows outside of the network that supplies it prevents the generation of bacteria and other unhygienic elements without the need to add compounds to the water. In this way, the sanitary quality of the drinking water is preserved in the same conditions as that supplied by the water company.

Likewise, the interior of all the elements that make up the device through which the water flows are kept clean for an unlimited time, not requiring maintenance, which is very attractive due to its effectiveness.

Additionally, a sensor connected to the control unit measures the water level inside the tank, opening and closing the solenoid valve to fill the tank if the water level drops a certain amount.

The waterer for animals can be implemented in a large number of environments, it can be used for domestic installations, being oriented to the use of a few individuals using a single waterer, or for industrial exploitation installations, introducing several waterers in series in the circuit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to complete the description that is being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, this description is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by some figures in which, for illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1 is a perspective representation of the animal waterer from the upper front part.

Figure 2 is a perspective representation of the animal waterer from the top rear.

Figure 3 is a perspective representation of the animal waterer from the lower front part.

Figure 4 is a perspective representation of the animal waterer from the lower rear.

Figure 5 is a perspective representation of the animal drinker where the container (10) is shown.

Figure 6 is a schematic representation of the animal waterer for a high-capacity installation, including several waterers (5) in series.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment is described below, although not limiting the proposed invention, which consists of a drinking fountain for animals. As can be seen in the figures, the animal waterer is comprised of a control unit (1) that is configured to control the opening and closing of at least one solenoid valve (2) that is connected to a socket (3). ) of running water and through a pipe to a water tank (4), at its bottom. At least one drinker (5) connected to the pipeline between the tank (4) and the solenoid valve (2) is configured to provide water to users.

The animal drinker is comprised of a non-return valve (6.1) located between the tap (3) for running water and the solenoid valve (2), which is configured to prevent water from flowing from the animal drinker to the outlet ( 3) running water.

The control unit (1) is configured to periodically activate the opening of the solenoid valve (2) and thus introduce water into the circuit for its renewal, and subsequently the closing of the solenoid valve (2). Some control means (7) are configured to control and configure the control unit (1) allowing the user, among other functionalities, to adjust the interval time between activations by the control unit (1) of the water renewals , the time these renewals last and perform a renewal manually.

Likewise, some display means (8) allow the control unit (1) to show the user the necessary information to allow him to interact with the control unit (1) and the control means (7), as well as to show him useful information such as among others, the time remaining for the next water renewal.

A waste conduit (9) located in the upper part of the tank (4) is configured to have at least two outlets, a non-return valve (6.2) configured so that the air enters the system but the water cannot leave will be located in one. outlet, and another outlet through which, once a water renewal has been carried out by the control unit (1), the excess water from the system is discarded. In other embodiments, additionally at the waste outlet of the waste conduit (9), a non-return valve (6.3) configured so that the water can leave the system but not be re-introduced can be placed.

Optionally, at the outlet of the waste conduit (9), a container (10) can be placed to collect all the waste water.

In addition, the control unit (1) is connected to a sensor (11), which is configured to detect if the water level in the tank (4) drops below a certain level, and activate the opening of the solenoid valve (2) until the tank (4) is full again.

Claims (8)

1. Drinker for animals characterized in that it comprises a control unit (1) that is configured to control the opening and closing of at least one solenoid valve (2) that is connected to a tap (3) of running water and by a pipe to a water tank (4), at its bottom, and in turn to at least one drinker (5) connected to the pipe between the tank (4) and the solenoid valve (2), the control unit (1) is also configured to periodically activate the opening of the solenoid valve (2) and thus introduce water into the circuit for its renewal, and subsequently the closing of the solenoid valve (2). 2. Drinking fountain for animals according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a non-return valve (6.1) located between the tap (3) for running water and the solenoid valve (2), which is configured to prevent water from flowing from the drinking fountain to animals to the intake (3) of running water. 3. Drinker for animals according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it comprises control means (7) that are configured to control and configure the control unit (1). 4. Drinker for animals according to claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that it comprises display means (8) that allow the control unit (1) to show the user the necessary information to allow him to interact with the control unit ( 1) and control means (7), as well as display useful information. 5. Drinker for animals according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that a waste conduit (9) located in the upper part of the tank (4) is configured to have at least two outlets, a non-return valve is located in one (6.2) configured so that the air enters the system but the waste water cannot leave, and another outlet through which, once a water renewal has been carried out by the control unit (1), the excess water in the system is discarded. 6. Drinker for animals according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, characterized in that there is a valve at the waste outlet of the waste conduit (9). non-return (6.3) configured so that water can leave the system but not be re-introduced. 7. Drinker for animals according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, characterized in that a container (10) can be placed at the outlet of the waste conduit (9) to collect all the waste water. 8. Drinker for animals according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, characterized in that the control unit (1) is connected to a sensor (11), which is configured to detect if the level of water in the tank (4) drops to a certain level and activate the opening of the solenoid valve (2) until the tank (4) is full again.