ES2324451A1 - Remote control system for water purifier devices (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

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ES2324451A1
ES2324451A1 ES200702387A ES200702387A ES2324451A1 ES 2324451 A1 ES2324451 A1 ES 2324451A1 ES 200702387 A ES200702387 A ES 200702387A ES 200702387 A ES200702387 A ES 200702387A ES 2324451 A1 ES2324451 A1 ES 2324451A1
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Remote control system for water purification devices. The system that allows to control the quality of the water produced by the device, as well as the good functioning thereof, being able to carry said control remotely through a control center (14). For this, and starting from the conventional basic structuring of any domestic water purifier, the invention comprises a microcontroller or microprocessor (9) to which a solenoid valve (10) and a flow meter (11) are electrically associated, arranged at the filter inlet of particles (2), as well as a pair of dry waste concentration sensors (12) and (13) located at the entrance and exit (7) of the reverse osmosis filter, from the parameters taken, the microcontroller controls the quality of the water, so that through a communication module (15) it communicates with a remote control center (14) through which the device can be operated, also programming the maintenance tasks. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Sistema de control remoto para dispositivos purificadores de agua.Remote control system for devices water purifiers.

Objeto de la invenciónObject of the invention

La presente invención se refiere a un sistema destinado a integrarse o formar parte de un dispositivo purificador de agua.The present invention relates to a system intended to integrate or be part of a purifying device of water.

El objeto de la invención. es proporcionar un sistema que permita controlar la calidad del agua producida por el dispositivo, así como el buen funcionamiento del mismo, pudiéndose llevar dicho control de forma remota a través de un centro de control remoto.The object of the invention. is to provide a system that allows to control the quality of the water produced by the device, as well as its proper functioning, being able to bring said control remotely through a center of remote control.

Es asimismo objeto de la invención que el sistema calcule automáticamente cuando es necesario llevar a cabo operaciones de mantenimiento, tales como limpieza/sustitución de filtros, así como de otras piezas que participan en el dispositivo.It is also the object of the invention that the system automatically calculate when it is necessary to carry out maintenance operations, such as cleaning / replacing filters, as well as other parts that participate in the device.

La invención se sitúa pues en el ámbito de los dispositivos purificadores de agua, y más concretamente en el ámbito doméstico de los mismos.The invention thus falls within the scope of the water purifying devices, and more specifically in the domestic scope of them.

Antecedentes de la invenciónBackground of the invention

En la actualidad existen máquinas purificadoras de agua que, conectadas a la red general de suministro, purifican el agua mediante filtros y hacen innecesario el que tengamos que comprar agua embotellada para el consumo humano. Estas máquinas se instalan indistintamente a nivel doméstico como empresarial, y sólo necesitan que se les vaya cambiando el filtro periódicamente para conseguir una buena calidad de agua.There are currently purifying machines of water that, connected to the general supply network, purify water through filters and make it unnecessary for us to have to Buy bottled water for human consumption. These machines are installed indistinctly at home as business, and only they need to have the filter changed periodically to Get a good water quality.

El problema es que el cambio de filtros se hace de una forma periódica, sin tener en cuenta el estado en que estos se encuentran, con lo que, a veces, transcurrido el periodo preestablecido de uso del mismo, dicho filtro puede estar en perfectas condiciones, o bien estar totalmente obstruido, de manera que las labores de mantenimiento quedan muy lejos de estar optimizadas.The problem is that the filter change is done on a periodic basis, regardless of the state in which these they meet, with what, sometimes, after the period preset to use it, said filter may be in perfect conditions, or be totally clogged, so that maintenance work is far from being optimized

Esto conlleva a que se produzcan gastos innecesarios debido al desplazamiento del operario de mantenimiento, a lo que hay que añadir el hecho de que los periodos de mantenimiento no prevén alteraciones bruscas puntuales en la concentración de sedimentos procedentes de la red de suministro de agua, hecho que puede producirse con el filtro recién cambiado, lo que provocaría que el usuario o usuarios estuvieran bebiendo agua en malas condiciones durante un periodo prolongado de tiempo, concretamente el previsto hasta la siguiente revisión.This leads to expenses unnecessary due to operator displacement of maintenance, to which we must add the fact that the periods of maintenance do not foresee sudden abrupt changes in the concentration of sediments from the supply network of water, a fact that can be produced with the newly changed filter, what that would cause the user or users to drink water in poor condition for a prolonged period of time, specifically the one planned until the next revision.

Descripción de la invenciónDescription of the invention

El sistema de control remoto para dispositivos purificadores de agua que la invención propone resuelve de forma plenamente satisfactoria la problemática anteriormente expuesta, permitiendo gestionar de forma remota los servicios de mantenimiento cuando éstos sean realmente necesarios, a partir de una serie de parámetros registrados por diferentes sensores establecidos en el dispositivo, que permiten comprobar el buen funcionamiento de dispositivo, la calidad del agua a la salida del mismo, así como la necesidad de llevar a cabo las correspondientes operaciones de mantenimiento.The remote control system for devices water purifiers that the invention proposes solve in a way the problem described above is fully satisfactory, allowing to remotely manage the services of maintenance when these are really necessary, from a series of parameters registered by different sensors set in the device, which allow you to check the good device operation, water quality at the exit of the same, as well as the need to carry out the corresponding maintenance operations

Para ello, a partir de la estructuración básica de un dispositivo purificador de agua doméstico, en el que participan un filtro de partículas en serie con un filtro de carbono y un filtro de ósmosis inversa a través de los cuales es pasante el flujo de agua a purificar, la invención centra sus características en la incorporación de una serie de sensores asociados a un microprocesador o microcontrolador el cual está asociado a un módulo de comunicación a través del que envía datos acerca del dispositivo a una central de control, que será la encargada de enviar al personal de mantenimiento cuando sea necesaria, así como de actuar sobre el citado microprocesador para que éste actúe sobre una electroválvula, como se expondrá más adelante.To do this, from the basic structuring of a domestic water purifying device, in which a particulate filter with a filter of carbon and a reverse osmosis filter through which it is through the flow of water to be purified, the invention centers its features in the incorporation of a series of sensors associated with a microprocessor or microcontroller which is associated with a communication module through which it sends data about the device to a control center, which will be the responsible for sending maintenance personnel whenever necessary, as well as acting on the aforementioned microprocessor to that it acts on a solenoid valve, as will be explained more ahead.

De forma más concreta, entre la toma de agua del dispositivo purificador y el filtro de partículas se establece un caudalímetro y una electroválvula asociados al citado microcontrolador, mientras que a la entrada y a la salida del filtro de ósmosis inversa se establecen sendos sensores de residuos secos que permiten al citado microcontrolador calcular la calidad del agua que va a ser consumida.More specifically, between the water intake of the purifying device and the particulate filter is established a flowmeter and solenoid valve associated with the aforementioned microcontroller, while at the entrance and exit of the reverse osmosis filter two waste sensors are established dry that allow the said microcontroller to calculate the quality of the water that will be consumed.

A partir de los datos medidos por el caudalímetro, combinados con los parámetros de residuos sólidos disueltos totales que entran en el filtro de osmosis inversa y la salida de éstos de dicho filtro hacia el depósito de agua depurada, el sistema podrá actuar sobre la electroválvula regulando el caudal de agua de entrada al dispositivo, de manera que ante un incremento muy elevado de sedimentos, (por un vertido al río, riadas que arrastran lodo, etc.), se cerrará temporalmente dicha electroválvula impidiendo el colapso de los filtros. El caudalímetro puede ser utilizado igualmente para detectar anomalías en el funcionamiento del sistema, tales como fugas de agua o similares, de manera que sobrepasado un tiempo preestablecido de flujo continuado de agua a través de dicho dispositivo se generará una señal de alarma que permita de forma remota cerrar dicha electroválvula hasta solucionar el problema.From the data measured by the flowmeter, combined with solid waste parameters total dissolved entering the reverse osmosis filter and the out of these from said filter to the depot of purified water, the system can act on the solenoid valve regulating the flow of inlet water to the device, so that before an increase very high sediment, (by a discharge to the river, floods that they drag mud, etc.), said closure will be temporarily closed solenoid valve preventing the collapse of the filters. He flow meter can also be used to detect anomalies in the operation of the system, such as water leaks or similar, so that it exceeded a preset time of Continuous flow of water through said device will be generated an alarm signal that allows to remotely close said solenoid valve to solve the problem.

Se consigue de esta manera que las tareas de mantenimiento únicamente se realicen cuando son realmente necesarias, con el consecuente ahorro económico que ello supone, garantizando en todo momento un suministro de agua purificada que cumple con los parámetros de calidad preestablecidos.It is achieved in this way that the tasks of maintenance only be performed when they are really necessary, with the consequent economic savings that this implies, guaranteeing at all times a supply of purified water that meets the preset quality parameters.

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Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un único luego de planos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado de forma esquemática un sistema de control remoto para dispositivos purificadores de agua realizado de acuerdo con el objeto de la presente invención.To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as part member of that description, a single one after plans where Illustrative and not limiting, it has been represented as schematically form a remote control system for devices water purifiers performed in accordance with the purpose of the present invention

Realización preferente de la invenciónPreferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las figuras reseñadas puede observarse como en el sistema de la invención participan, como es convencional en los dispositivos purificadores de agua, una toma (1) de la red de suministro, que se conecta a un filtro de partículas (2), destinado a impedir el paso de impurezas en general, filtro de partículas conectado en serie con un filtro de carbono (3) encargado de eliminar el cloro del agua, filtro (3) cuya salida se conecta a un tercer y último filtro (4), dotado de una membrana de ósmosis inversa, a través del cual el agua purificada es conducida a un depósito (6) acumulador a través de una conducción (7) para su definitivo consumo, mientras que el flujo residual que no atraviesa dicha membrana (5) es desechado hacia el correspondiente desagüe a través de una conducción (8).In view of the figures outlined you can observe how they participate in the system of the invention, as is conventional in water purifying devices, a shot (1) of the supply network, which is connected to a filter particles (2), intended to prevent the passage of impurities in general, particulate filter connected in series with a carbon filter (3) responsible for removing chlorine from water, filter (3) whose output it is connected to a third and last filter (4), equipped with a membrane reverse osmosis, through which purified water is conducted to a tank (6) accumulator through a conduit (7) for its definitive consumption, while the residual flow that does not pass through said membrane (5) is discarded towards the corresponding drain through a conduit (8).

Pues bien, a partir de la estructuración convencional anteriormente descrita, el sistema de la invención incluye un microprocesador o microcontrolador (9), al que están asociados una electroválvula (10) y un caudalímetro (11) dispuestos entre la toma de agua (1) y el filtro de partículas (2), así como una pareja de sensores de concentración de residuos secos (12) y (13) dispuestos a la entrada del filtro de ósmosis inversa (4) y a la salida del mismo, concretamente en la conducción (7) hacia el depósito de agua depurada.Well, from the structuring conventional system described above, the system of the invention includes a microprocessor or microcontroller (9), to which they are associated with a solenoid valve (10) and a flow meter (11) arranged between the water intake (1) and the particulate filter (2), as well as a pair of dry residue concentration sensors (12) and (13) arranged at the inlet of the reverse osmosis filter (4) and a the exit of the same, specifically in the conduction (7) towards the purified water tank.

El microcontrolador (9) analiza las diferentes señales de los elementos asociados al mismo, enviando dicha información a una central de control o supervisión (14) de forma remota, a través de un módulo de comunicaciones (15) asociado a dicho microcontrolador (9), módulo de comunicaciones que podrá ser de cualquier tipo convencional, pudiendo citarse, entre otros, módulos de transmisión de datos por radio, GPRS o ITP.The microcontroller (9) analyzes the different signals of the elements associated with it, sending said information to a central control or supervision (14) so remote, through a communications module (15) associated with said microcontroller (9), communications module that may be of any conventional type, including, among others, Data transmission modules by radio, GPRS or ITP.

El microcontrolador (9) es bidireccional, de manera que puede recibir datos y emitir órdenes para actuar sobre el sistema, por ejemplo actuando sobre la electroválvula (10) y regulando el caudal de agua entrante en el sistema.The microcontroller (9) is bidirectional, of so that you can receive data and issue orders to act on the system, for example acting on the solenoid valve (10) and regulating the flow of water entering the system.

El sistema estará programado para que con una entrada de metros cúbicos determinada, y con una concentración de residuo seco estipulada o dentro de unos márgenes, calcule la vida de los filtros, no siendo necesario realizar el mantenimiento de los mismos durante una periodicidad establecida, sino en el momento exacto en el que sea preciso, siendo dicha vida función del consumo de agua y de la calidad con que entre la misma.The system will be programmed so that with a entrance of cubic meters determined, and with a concentration of stipulated dry residue or within a range, calculate life of the filters, not being necessary to perform the maintenance of the same for an established periodicity, but at the time exactly where it is necessary, said life being a function of consumption of water and the quality with which it enters.

Tal y como se ha comentado con anterioridad, ante una subida brusca en la concentración de sedimentos del agua de entrada, detectada por el sensor (12), el sistema generará una señal de alarma de manera que desde la central se podrá actuar de forma remota sobre la electroválvula (10) impidiendo la entrada de agua y el consecuente colapso de los filtros. Esta contingencia puede estar igualmente programada en el microcontrolador (9) para que éste actúe automáticamente.As previously mentioned, before a sharp rise in the concentration of water sediments input, detected by the sensor (12), the system will generate a alarm signal so that from the control panel it will be possible to act remotely over the solenoid valve (10) preventing the entry of water and the consequent collapse of the filters. This contingency it can also be programmed in the microcontroller (9) to that this act automatically.

Igualmente se ha previsto la actuación de la citada electroválvula (10) cuando se sobrepase un tiempo preestablecido de flujo constante a través del caudalímetro (11), lo que supondría una anomalía, posiblemente una fuga de agua, evitando la misma.The action of the said solenoid valve (10) when a time is exceeded preset of constant flow through the flowmeter (11), which would be an anomaly, possibly a water leak, avoiding it.

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1. Sistema de control remoto para dispositivos purificadores de agua, del tipo de los que incorporan un filtro de partículas (2), conectado en serie con un filtro de carbono (3) a cuya salida se conecta a un filtro de ósmosis inversa (4), a través del cual el agua purificada es conducida a un depósito (6) acumulador para su definitivo consumo, caracterizado porque comprende un microcontrolador o microprocesador (9) al que están asociados eléctricamente una electroválvula (10) y un caudalímetro (11), dispuestos a la entrada del filtro de partículas (2), así como una pareja de sensores de concentración de residuos secos (12) y (13) situados a la entrada y a la salida (7) del filtro de ósmosis inversa; habiéndose previsto que dicho microcontrolador esté asociado a un módulo de comunicaciones (15) a través del que se comunica con un centro remoto de control o supervisión (14) para el control de la calidad del agua, el buen funcionamiento del dispositivo y las necesarias operaciones de mantenimiento del mismo.1. Remote control system for water purifying devices, of the type that incorporate a particle filter (2), connected in series with a carbon filter (3) whose output is connected to a reverse osmosis filter (4 ), through which purified water is taken to a storage tank (6) for final consumption, characterized in that it comprises a microcontroller or microprocessor (9) to which an electrovalve (10) and a flowmeter (11) are electrically associated, arranged at the inlet of the particulate filter (2), as well as a pair of dry residue concentration sensors (12) and (13) located at the inlet and outlet (7) of the reverse osmosis filter; it being provided that said microcontroller is associated with a communications module (15) through which it communicates with a remote control or supervision center (14) for the control of water quality, the proper functioning of the device and the necessary operations of maintenance of the same. 2. Sistema de control remoto para dispositivos purificadores de agua, según reivindicación 1ª, caracterizado porque el módulo de comunicaciones (15) se materializa en un módulo de transmisión de datos por radio, GPRS o ITP.2. Remote control system for water purifying devices, according to claim 1, characterized in that the communications module (15) is embodied in a radio data transmission module, GPRS or ITP.
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