ES1306987U

ES1306987U - ACCUMULATOR EQUIPMENT FOR WATER SAVING (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1306987U
Application number: ES202430435U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Arteaga Sergio Caparros
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2024-03-06
Filing date: 2024-03-06
Publication date: 2024-04-26
Anticipated expiration: 2034-03-06
Also published as: ES1306987Y

Abstract

Accumulator equipment for saving water that, applicable for incorporation in a DHW installation, between the branch that connects the cold water intake (7) with the cold water tap (8) and the branch that connects the hot water (5) with the hot water tap (6) of a shower, sink, kitchen sink or similar, is characterized by comprising: - at least one water accumulation tank (2); - at least two water connection pipes (3, 4), a first hot water pipe (3), between the tank (2) and the branch that connects the hot water intake (5) with the water tap hot (6), and a second cold water line (4), between the tank (2) and the branch that connects the cold water intake (7) with the cold water tap (8); - at least one three-way valve (9) with a temperature sensor (10) or a three-way thermostatic valve, installed at the point of interconnection of the hot water pipe (3) with the branch that connects the intake of hot water (5) with the hot water tap (6); and - at least one non-return valve (11), installed in the cold water conduit (4), prior to the tank (2); such that, when hot water is requested when the hot water tap (6) is opened, the water coming from the hot water intake (5) passes to the accumulator tank (2) until the three-way valve (9) changes. position and allows the water to come out through the hot water tap (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPCIÓNDESCRIPTION

EQUIPO ACUMULADOR PARA AHORRO DE AGUAACCUMULATOR EQUIPMENT FOR WATER SAVING

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un equipo acumulador para ahorro de agua que aporta ventajas y características, que se describen en detalle más adelante. The invention, as expressed in the statement of this descriptive report, refers to a storage device for saving water that provides advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below.

El objeto de la presente invención recae en un equipo que, comprendiendo básicamente, un depósito acumulador, bomba de presión, válvula antirretorno, válvula de tres vías con sensor de temperatura o válvula termostática y un generador eléctrico, incorporados en respectivas conducciones de conexión entre el depósito y las tomas de agua fría y caliente de la instalación y los grifos de la ducha, lavabo o elemento en que se instala, tiene como finalidad acumular el agua fría que sale del grifo y que normalmente se pierde antes de que alcance la temperatura deseada al demandar agua caliente, permitiendo utilizarla posteriormente mezclada con el agua fría o caliente, dependiendo de las necesidades. The object of the present invention lies in a device that, basically comprising, an accumulator tank, pressure pump, non-return valve, three-way valve with temperature sensor or thermostatic valve and an electric generator, incorporated in respective connection pipes between the tank and the hot and cold water intakes of the installation and the taps of the shower, sink or element in which it is installed, its purpose is to accumulate the cold water that comes out of the tap and that is normally lost before it reaches the desired temperature by demanding hot water, allowing it to be used later mixed with cold or hot water, depending on needs.

CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNFIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la fontanería, centrándose particularmente industria dedicada a la fabricación e instalación de sistemas, equipos, aparatos y dispositivos destinados al ahorro de agua en instalaciones de ACS, ya sea a nivel doméstico y particular como a nivel público o profesional en establecimientos de hostelería, gimnasios u otras instituciones. The field of application of the present invention is framed within the plumbing sector, particularly focusing on the industry dedicated to the manufacture and installation of systems, equipment, appliances and devices intended for saving water in DHW installations, whether at the domestic or industrial level. individual as well as at a public or professional level in hospitality establishments, gyms or other institutions.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como es sabido, en las instalaciones de ACS (agua caliente sanitaria), cuando se abre el grifo del agua caliente, el agua que sale por el grifo tarda unos minutos en alcanzar su temperatura, normalmente dependiendo de la distancia entre el grifo y el calentador. As is known, in ACS (domestic hot water) installations, when the hot water tap is turned on, the water that comes out of the tap takes a few minutes to reach its temperature, normally depending on the distance between the tap and the heater. .

El problema es que, normalmente, hasta que el agua empieza a salir caliente, se desechan litros de agua fría, con lo cual se produce un desperdicio importante de agua, siendo el objetivo de la presente invención el desarrollo de un sistema que permita ahorrar dicho agua y poder acumularla para aprovecharla. The problem is that, normally, until the water begins to come out hot, liters of cold water are discarded, which produces a significant waste of water, the objective of the present invention being the development of a system that allows saving said water. water and be able to accumulate it to take advantage of it.

Por otra parte, y como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, cabe señalar que, si bien se conocen algunas alternativas para resolver el problema descrito, suele tratarse de soluciones más complejas y costosas de fabricar e instalar, pudiendo afirmarse que, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna que presente unas características técnicas y constitutivas iguales o semejantes a las de la que aquí se reivindica. On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although some alternatives are known to solve the problem described, they are usually more complex and expensive solutions to manufacture and install, and it can be stated that, at least for part of the applicant, the existence of none that presents technical and constitutive characteristics equal or similar to those of the one claimed here is unknown.

EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

El equipo acumulador para ahorro de agua que la invención propone se configura como una solución óptima a la problemática descrita, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que lo distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente descripción. The accumulator equipment for saving water that the invention proposes is configured as an optimal solution to the problem described, with the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description.

Concretamente, lo que la invención propone, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es un equipo aplicable para su incorporación en una instalación de ACS que tiene como finalidad acumular el agua fría que sale del grifo del agua caliente, y que normalmente se pierde antes de que alcance la temperatura deseada, permitiendo ahorrar dicho agua y poder utilizarla posteriormente mezclada con el agua fría o con el agua ya caliente, dependiendo de las necesidades. Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is equipment applicable for incorporation into a DHW installation whose purpose is to accumulate the cold water that comes out of the hot water tap, and which is normally lost before it is reaches the desired temperature, allowing you to save said water and be able to use it later mixed with cold water or with already hot water, depending on the needs.

Para ello, el equipo objeto de la invención comprende, básicamente, un depósito acumulador del agua fría, que se pierde hasta que sale caliente, evitando desecharla por el desagüe, una bomba de presión, una válvula antirretorno, una válvula de tres vías con sensor de temperatura o válvula termostática y un generador eléctrico, incorporados en respectivas conducciones de conexión entre el depósito y las tomas de agua fría y caliente de la instalación y los grifos de agua fría y caliente de la ducha, lavabo o elemento en que se instala, dispuestas para que, cuando se detecte que el agua ya sale caliente, deje de acumularse en el fría o caliente, dependiendo las necesidades. To this end, the equipment object of the invention basically comprises a cold water storage tank, which is lost until it comes out hot, avoiding disposal down the drain, a pressure pump, a non-return valve, a three-way valve with a sensor. temperature or thermostatic valve and an electric generator, incorporated in respective connection pipes between the tank and the hot and cold water intakes of the installation and the hot and cold water taps of the shower, sink or element in which it is installed, arranged so that, when it is detected that the water is already coming out hot, it stops accumulating in the cold or hot, depending on the needs.

Opcionalmente, el equipo puede comprender un depósito acumulador de agua caliente con o sin una resistencia u otro medio para mantener caliente el agua una vez se llene, permitiendo utilizarla cuando se desee, permitiendo disponer de agua caliente al instante. Con este segundo depósito se puede tener un mayor confort en los grifos que no están tanto rato abiertos, como los de la ducha, como por ejemplo los grifos de cocina o lavabo. Optionally, the equipment can include a hot water storage tank with or without a resistance or other means to keep the water hot once it is full, allowing it to be used whenever desired, allowing hot water to be available instantly. With this second tank you can have greater comfort in the taps that are not open for as long, such as those in the shower, such as kitchen or sink taps.

En cualquier caso, una de las principales ventajas del equipo, además del ahorro de agua que permite, es que se trata de un equipo de fácil instalación y sin obras, que se puede integrar en un grifo de nueva instalación o aprovechar un grifo ya existente. In any case, one of the main advantages of the equipment, in addition to the water savings it allows, is that it is a device that is easy to install and requires no work, which can be integrated into a newly installed faucet or take advantage of an existing faucet. .

DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un plano en el que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a plan in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, The following has been represented:

La figura número 1 y única. - Muestra una representación esquemática de un ejemplo del equipo acumulador para ahorro de agua objeto de la invención, apreciándose las principales partes y elementos que comprende. The number 1 and only figure. - Shows a schematic representation of an example of the accumulator equipment for water saving that is the object of the invention, showing the main parts and elements it comprises.

REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de la descrita figura 1, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ella un ejemplo de realización no limitativa del equipo acumulador para ahorro de agua de la invención, el cual comprende lo que se describe en detalle a continuación. In view of the described figure 1, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, it can be seen an example of a non-limiting embodiment of the accumulator equipment for water saving of the invention, which includes what is described in detail below. .

Así, tal como se observa en dicha figura, el equipo (1) de la invención, aplicable para su incorporación en una instalación de ACS, entre el ramal que conecta la toma de agua fría (7) con el grifo de agua fría (8) y el ramal que conecta la toma de cocina o similar, comprende, esencialmente, los siguientes elementos: Thus, as seen in said figure, the equipment (1) of the invention, applicable for incorporation into a DHW installation, between the branch that connects the cold water intake (7) with the cold water tap (8 ) and the branch that connects the kitchen outlet or similar, essentially comprises the following elements:

- al menos, un depósito (2) de acumulación de agua; - at least one water accumulation tank (2);

- al menos, sendas conducciones (3, 4) de conexión de agua, una primera conducción de agua caliente (3), entre el depósito (2) y el ramal que conecta la toma de agua caliente (5) con el grifo de agua caliente (6), y una segunda conducción de agua fría (4), entre el depósito (2) y el ramal que conecta la toma de agua fría (7) con el grifo de agua fría (8); - at least two water connection pipes (3, 4), a first hot water pipe (3), between the tank (2) and the branch that connects the hot water intake (5) with the water tap hot (6), and a second cold water line (4), between the tank (2) and the branch that connects the cold water intake (7) with the cold water tap (8);

- al menos, una válvula de tres vías (9) con un sensor de temperatura (10) o una válvula termostática de tres vías, instalada en el punto de interconexión de la conducción de agua caliente (3) con el ramal que conecta la toma de agua caliente (5) con el grifo de agua caliente (6); y - at least one three-way valve (9) with a temperature sensor (10) or a three-way thermostatic valve, installed at the point of interconnection of the hot water pipe (3) with the branch that connects the intake of hot water (5) with the hot water tap (6); and

- al menos, una válvula anti-retorno (11), instalada en la conducción de agua fría (4), antes del depósito (2); - at least one non-return valve (11), installed in the cold water conduit (4), before the tank (2);

estando dichos elementos instalados de tal modo que, al demandar agua caliente cuando se abre el grifo de agua caliente (6), el agua que proviene de la toma de agua caliente (5), y que aún no se ha calentado, en lugar de salir por dicho grifo (6), mediante la válvula de tres vías (9), pasa al depósito (2) acumulador hasta que esté caliente, momento en que la válvula de tres vías (9) cambia de posición y permite que el agua salga ya por el grifo de agua caliente (6). said elements being installed in such a way that, when hot water is requested when the hot water tap (6) is opened, the water that comes from the hot water intake (5), and that has not yet been heated, instead of exit through said tap (6), through the three-way valve (9), it goes to the accumulator tank (2) until it is hot, at which time the three-way valve (9) changes position and allows the water to come out. now through the hot water tap (6).

De preferencia, el equipo comprende, además: Preferably, the equipment also includes:

- al menos, una bomba de presión (13), de preferencia una pequeña bomba de 12v, instalada en la conducción de agua fría (4), tal que le da presión al depósito (2) para que entre por el agua fría a más presión que la de la red, y mediante la válvula antirretorno (11), instalada entre dicha bomba (13) y el depósito (2), evitar que dicho agua de red pueda entrar al depósito (2). - at least one pressure pump (13), preferably a small 12v pump, installed in the cold water line (4), such that it gives pressure to the tank (2) so that cold water enters more pressure than that of the network, and by means of the non-return valve (11), installed between said pump (13) and the tank (2), prevent said network water from entering the tank (2).

Con ello, el agua acumulada en el depósito (2) también podrá ser utilizada cuando se abre el grifo de agua fría (8), pudiendo mezclarse con el agua que proviene de Opcionalmente, para que la bomba de presión (13) deje de funcionar cuando el depósito (2) se quede sin agua se contempla la inclusión en el depósito de un sensor de nivel o algún otro mecanismo (no mostrados en las figuras) conectado a la bomba. With this, the water accumulated in the tank (2) can also be used when the cold water tap (8) is opened, and can mix with the water that comes from Optionally, so that the pressure pump (13) stops working. When the tank (2) runs out of water, the inclusion in the tank of a level sensor or some other mechanism (not shown in the figures) connected to the pump is contemplated.

En cualquier caso, de preferencia, el equipo comprende, además: In any case, preferably, the equipment also includes:

- al menos, un sensor de temperatura (10), instalado en el ramal de la toma de agua caliente (7), en el caso de no utilizar válvulas de tres vías termostáticas, y - at least one temperature sensor (10), installed in the hot water intake branch (7), if thermostatic three-way valves are not used, and

- unos medios de control (no mostrados), preferentemente una placa electrónica que, conectados con el sensor de temperatura (10), gestionan la activación y posición de la válvula de tres vías (9) para dirigir el flujo de agua hacia o desde el depósito (2) pudiendo, en su caso, estar conectados también a la bomba (13) y al sensor de nivel u otro mecanismo para gestionar su funcionamiento. - control means (not shown), preferably an electronic board that, connected to the temperature sensor (10), manage the activation and position of the three-way valve (9) to direct the flow of water to or from the tank (2) and may, where appropriate, also be connected to the pump (13) and the level sensor or other mechanism to manage its operation.

Opcionalmente, en lugar de turbina hidráulica, como fuente de electricidad (12) para alimentar eléctricamente la válvula (9) u otros elementos, el equipo (1) puede comprender una batería recargable. Optionally, instead of a hydraulic turbine, as a source of electricity (12) to electrically power the valve (9) or other elements, the equipment (1) may comprise a rechargeable battery.

Opcionalmente, el equipo comprende un segundo depósito acumulador de agua (no representado), en este caso instalado con los elementos descritos anteriormente entre las descritas conducciones (3, 4) para acumular agua caliente, en cuyo caso, preferentemente, incluye una resistencia para mantener caliente el agua una vez se llene, permitiendo utilizarla cuando se desee, disponiendo de agua caliente al instante. Optionally, the equipment includes a second water storage tank (not shown), in this case installed with the elements described above between the described pipes (3, 4) to accumulate hot water, in which case, preferably, it includes a resistance to maintain Heat the water once it is filled, allowing you to use it whenever you want, having hot water instantly.

Opcionalmente, comprende una fuente de electricidad (12) para alimentar eléctricamente la válvula de tres vías (9) si no es termostática y otros elementos. La fuente de electricidad (12) comprende opcionalmente una turbina hidráulica intercalada en el flujo de agua de la conducción de agua fría o caliente (4, 3) según necesidades, o una batería recargable. Optionally, it comprises an electricity source (12) to electrically power the three-way valve (9) if it is not thermostatic and other elements. The electricity source (12) optionally comprises a hydraulic turbine inserted in the water flow of the cold or hot water conduction (4, 3) according to needs, or a rechargeable battery.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it.

Claims

1. - Accumulator equipment for water saving that, applicable for incorporation in a DHW installation, between the branch that connects the cold water intake (7) with the cold water tap (8) and the branch that connects the intake of hot water (5) with the hot water tap (6) of a shower, sink, kitchen sink or similar, is characterized by comprising:

- at least one water accumulation tank (2);

- at least two water connection pipes (3, 4), a first hot water pipe (3), between the tank (2) and the branch that connects the hot water intake (5) with the water tap hot (6), and a second cold water pipe (4), between the tank (2) and the branch that connects the cold water intake (7) with the cold water tap (8);

- at least one three-way valve (9) with a temperature sensor (10) or a three-way thermostatic valve, installed at the point of interconnection of the hot water pipe (3) with the branch that connects the intake of hot water (5) with the hot water tap (6); and

- at least one non-return valve (11), installed in the cold water conduit (4), prior to the tank (2);

such that, when hot water is requested when the hot water tap (6) is opened, the water coming from the hot water intake (5) passes to the accumulator tank (2) until the three-way valve (9) changes. position and allows the water to come out through the hot water tap (6).

2. - Accumulator equipment for saving water, according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises at least one pressure pump (13), installed in the cold water conduit (4), such that it gives pressure to the tank ( 2) so that the cold water enters at a higher pressure than that of the network, and by means of the non-return valve (11), installed between the pump (13) and the tank (2), prevent said network water from entering the deposit (2).

characterized because it comprises a level sensor built into the tank (2) or another mechanism connected to the pressure pump (13) so that it stops working when the tank (2) runs out of water.

4. - Accumulator equipment for water saving, according to any of the previous claims, characterized because it also comprises:

- at least one temperature sensor (10), installed in the hot water intake branch (5), if a three-way thermostatic valve is not used; and

- control means that, connected to the sensor (10), manage the activation and position of the three-way valve (9) to direct the flow of water to or from the tank (2).

5. - Accumulator equipment for water saving, according to claim 4, characterized because as control means, connected to the sensor (10), which manage the activation and position of the three-way valve (9) to direct the flow of water. To or from the tank (2) it comprises an electronic board.

6. - Accumulator equipment for water saving, according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that it comprises an electricity source (12) to electrically power the three-way valve (9) if it is not thermostatic and other elements;

7. - Accumulator equipment for water saving, according to claim 6, characterized in that the electricity source (12) comprises a hydraulic turbine inserted in the water flow of the cold or hot water conduit (4, 3) according to needs.

8. - Accumulator equipment for water saving, according to claim 6, characterized in that the electricity source (12) comprises a rechargeable battery.