ES2296482B1 - HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE WITH WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM INCORPORATED. - Google Patents

Abstract

Hot and cold water fountain with built-in water treatment system. Constituted from a vertical cabinet divided into two spaces, a lower one in which is the water treatment system composed of activated carbon filter, ultraviolet lamp and electronic circuit and another open top in which the water tap is located hot and cold water, a water heater and a refrigerator group. On the back is the entrance of the mains cable, a drain tap of the condenser and an inlet of the water network by means of flexible pipe adjustable in length. The activated carbon filter eliminates most of the contaminants in the water, improving its taste, smell and transparency and the ultraviolet lamp destroys bacteria and viruses in the water. The electronic circuit records the elapsed time and the filtered water flow, warning about a panel equipped with a LED when it is to be replaced.

Description

Hot and cold water fountain with system built-in water treatment

The present invention relates to a source of hot and cold water that incorporates a treatment system water coming from the network, making it possible to obtain the water treated by simply bringing the glass to the tap of chilled water or Hot water.

It fits within the field of construction of water sources for both domestic and office use and Other work centers.

Different types of sources are known and hot and cold water dispensers, some with water tank interchangeable as in document 2 127 402, others that they simply dispense the water from the network by heating or cooling it, in addition to knowing network water treatment systems that installed in front of a tap supply filtered water devoid of chlorine and other polluting substances, such as that It is proposed in US 4,753,728. They also know each other sources with reverse osmosis treatment as described in document E 2,189,528. But none like the one proposed in the present invention, which dispenses filtered water while chilled or hot.

The disadvantages of the sources known in the state of the art, are summarized in the following: In the case of those that use bottled mineral water in large bottles of between five and twenty liters, we must proceed to replacement of replacement bottles every time the water runs out with the problems of supply, transport and storage that it behaves, sometimes the case of not being able to have water because the supply of the bottles has failed. The ones that dispense hot or cold water coming from the network present the disadvantage of the poor reliability of this water, subjected to strong chlorine treatments and in many cases not devoid of impurities, so in addition to presenting chloramine, they contain other polluting substances difficult to eliminate by chlorine, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides and disinfectant derivatives, vinyl chloride, lead, mercury, radon, bacteria and viruses, in addition to asbestos, sediments, dirt and scabs. Another drawback of the water in the network is that in many occasions its taste, smell and transparency do not They are the most appreciated for a moderately demanding consumer. In the case of the water filter, equipped with a water treatment system the same, which is coupled to the conventional tap of the network water, the problem is that while we get clean water, if the we want hot or cold we have to proceed to refrigerate it or heat it after obtaining it, not being possible to enjoy the instant of that clean water cooled or heated by a operation as simple as that of simply bringing the glass to the respective hot or cold water taps, this operation that makes the patent object of the present invention something simply novel and of extraordinary utility, since it allows prepare a coffee or an infusion or drink cold water without the least effort and with the security and confidence of having a filtered water without impurities.

The existence of the described inconveniences has led to the proposal of the present invention, through the which makes it possible to obtain a glass of water without difficulty pure, clean, transparent and with a pleasant taste chilled or hot, just bring the glass to one of The two taps of the fountain. These advantages are complemented by the made up of a small space and using the same water from the network, conveniently treated by an activated carbon filter and an ultraviolet lamp, not having to use the uncomfortable and cumbersome interchangeable bottles of mineral water or lose time to cool or heat the filtered water.

Experience has shown that in this sector of the technique prevail the simple and effective solutions that They can be versatile and do not lead the final product, being Easy maintenance possible, parts supply deteriorated and mass production.

The hot and cold water fountain with system Built-in water treatment object of the present invention is constitutes from a closet of approximately one meter of height and about thirty centimeters both wide and depth, divided into two spaces, one lower with door practicable inside the treatment system Water, activated carbon filter compound and circuit electronic warning of the replacement of the filter and other superior open in which are the hot water tap and the one of cold water and a grid platform to put the glass while it is filled, under which is a small container for collect water that may spill. A water heater and a refrigerating unit consisting of motor, compressor and grill condenser arranged along the rear face of the cabinet heat and cool the water coming from the filter and previously stored in a small auxiliary container that is above the taps, at the moment when it is dispensed. External indicators of heat, cold and current warn of state of connection or disconnection of the heater, the refrigerator and of the current. On the face or back wall of the closet is find, in addition to the condenser grill already described, in the top a switch to connect the heater and a second switch for the refrigerator, with the advantage of power connect or disconnect at will either one or the other or both at Same time. In this way it is possible to combine four possible uses of the source, namely, as a source of cold and hot water, of cold and natural water, hot and natural water or just water natural, as requested by room temperature or different seasons of the year or specific needs such as example, to prepare a cup of coffee. On the same face rear of the cabinet is the power supply of the electrical network that connects to it through cable or via a wireless coupler. In the lower part there is a drain of the condenser and an inlet of the water network by pipe flexible adjustable in length. Water purifying filter It consists of an activated compressed carbon filter that eliminates your passage of both chlorine and most of the contaminants in the water, improving its taste, smell and transparency. In another embodiment of the present invention the water treatment system consists also from an ultraviolet lamp that destroys bacteria and viruses that can be found in water. An electronic circuit located in the carbon filter cartridge records the time elapsed and filtered water flow, warning about panel provided with a light-emitting diode when it is to be replaced, which should be done approximately well after one year or to 5,000 liters of filtered water.

For the correct functioning of the source of hot or cold treated water must be open the network water inlet to the filter, filled the small tank auxiliary water and activated the switches of the heater and the Fridge. Simply turn off one of these switches or both to obtain water at room temperature, so it turns out advantageous that from the control panel you can regulate the different options that the system allows.

The construction and structure of all components are resistant to the environment in which they are found and to the functions and temperatures of work, being the security offered total, since both the filter and the heater and the water cooler are protected by their corresponding wraps, as well as security mechanisms and systems that prevent against any danger during use, even in the case of children.

Another significant advantage is that the invention It adapts perfectly to any aesthetic design of the fountain, being able to even be decorated or used their blanks for information or advertising.

Therefore, versatility is exploited of the option of cold and heat to obtain the best performance at the same time as the highest degree of water purity and the highest security.

Although in principle they will be manufactured differently measures or modules in particular, due to the possibility of the whole to be automated and to be able to manufacture in series, the measurements They can be adaptable with easy mechanization to every need in particular, and can therefore be carried out even to measure.

Moreover, the installation process and assembly is extraordinarily simple, since it only requires of a connection to the water network and another to the electricity network. Of everything The rest of the device is the object of the present invention.

Externally you can get different aesthetics, colors and chord decorations, as well as look at the Same information panels.

For the best understanding of how much is left described herein are accompanying drawings in the that by way of example a practical case of realization of the device and its operation.

In these drawings:

Figure 1: Front view of the fountain with the door open showing inside the filter.

Figure 2: Rear view of the wardrobe.

The numbered details correspond to:

(one)

Auxiliary water tank

(2)

Heating indicator.

(3)

Cooling indicator.

(4)

Power indicator.

(5)

Hot water tap.

(6)

Cold water tap

(7)

Wastewater collection grid.

(8)

Filter door

(9)

Filter.

(10)

Heat switch

(eleven)

Cold switch

(12)

Condenser drain outlet

(13)

Cabling

(14)

Network water inlet.

(fifteen)

Condenser grill.

The hot and cold water fountain with system built-in water treatment proposed below as preferred embodiment is constituted from a vertical cabinet  divided into two parts, a lower one with a practicable door in whose  inside is a water filter activated carbon with light ultraviolet (9) connected to the water network and auxiliary tank of water (1) located on the top, a heater of  hot water with heating indicator (2), a refrigerator with cooling indicator (3), power indicator (4), hot water tap (5), cold water tap (6) and a rack wastewater collector (7). In the back is the condenser grill (15), the heater switch of water (10), the refrigerator switch, the (11), the outlet of the condenser drain (12), wiring (13) and in the part bottom rear the water inlet (14) to the filter.

Claims (5)

1. Fountain of cold and hot water with built-in water treatment system, characterized by being constituted from a closet approximately one meter high and about thirty centimeters wide and deep, divided into two spaces, one lower with practicable door in whose interior is the water treatment system composed of activated compressed carbon filter and electronic circuit warning of the spare part and another open top in which are the hot water tap and the cold water tap and a grid platform to put the glass while filling, under which is a small container to collect water that can spill. A water heater and a refrigerating unit composed of a motor, compressor and condenser grill arranged along the rear face of the cabinet heat and cool the water coming from the auxiliary water container above the taps with external heat indicators, of cold and current. In addition to the condenser grill already described, the entrance of the mains cable, a condenser drain tap and a water network inlet via adjustable flexible pipe are located on the face or back wall of the cabinet length. 2. Hot and cold water source with built-in water treatment system, according to claim 1, characterized in that in addition to the activated carbon filter the water treatment system also consists of an ultraviolet lamp that destroys bacteria and water viruses. 3. Hot and cold water source with built-in water treatment system, according to claim 1, characterized in that in the upper part of the cabinet there is a power switch for the water heater and another for the refrigerator, making it possible to disconnect them to obtain water at room temperature or by operating only one of them water at room temperature and / or cold or hot at will. 4. Hot and cold water source with built-in water treatment system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the activated carbon filter is provided with an electronic circuit that records the elapsed time and the flow of filtered water, warning on panel equipped with LED when it is to be replaced, which should be done approximately one year or 5,000 liters of filtered water. 5. Hot and cold water source with built-in water treatment system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the activated compressed carbon filter eliminates most of the contaminants in the water, improving its taste, smell and transparency.