GR20150100427A - Securing mechanism practicable for fluid circulation systems - Google Patents

Abstract

Novelty: a mechanism designed to provide security to a circulation system of fluids is disclosed. Constitution: a central remote-control device composed of a digital or analog pressure switch which is connected, via a copper tube of 4mm in internal diameter and 6mm in external diameter (5), to a mechanical or electronic pressure meter 1. The pressure tube 5 is connected to the under-control network’s pipeline or to the pipeline 7 the cross section of which is similar to that of the system whereon this pipeline will be installed. All the systems of the device are contained into a tight box 6. The Global System for Mobile communications device - GSM 2 has a trigger alarm connected to the pressure switch 3 which -when the pressure of the network drops under the predefined limit- actuates the trigger and a telephone call or a SMS message is sent to the user. In a more composite variant, said device is connected to the solenoid which automatically closes up in the occurrence of network’s failure. The solenoid opens and closes with a mere telephone call or SMS message 10 sent to the GSM device which - if not powered by 220v power- can be energized by a 6-22v battery rechargeable by the solar panel 8.

Description

PATENT DESCRIPTION

Title: Traffic safety mechanism

fluid system.

The specific invention refers to a device for automated control of a circulation system of fluids (water, oil, etc.) in a network. The main role of this device is the timely notification of its owner (by phone or via message) in case of damage or in general accidental shutdown of the network, the irrigation mechanism or any other machine/part connected to it, with the aim of avoiding further damage of great cost. As an example, immediately below I list possible cases of failure of the irrigation machine (e.g. watering reel): 1) Failure of the pumping station through which the farmers are supplied with water in order to irrigate their crops, 2) failure of the valve interconnection and of the irrigation machine due to random factors 3) in cases where farms are irrigated using a centrifugal pump, as they do not have a connection to the irrigation system, and it stops working either due to a drop in the water level or due to a lack of fuel or any other damage to the machine which supplies energy to the centrifugal pump, 4) In case of theft of any part of the irrigation machine. 5) Regarding the use of this in swimming pools, these operate with motors which are made up of high pressure containers that when the pressure constantly fluctuates there is a serious possibility of burning the motors, this phenomenon is often observed with negative results. This mechanism is therefore an innovative construction that aims to facilitate the daily life of those engaged in agricultural work, swimming pool owners, etc., but also to save them a large percentage of money which is spent to correct the mistakes that occur due to the up to now lack of it. While, in addition, it will help to save the precious water that is frivolously wasted. In this way, the control of the water supply is achieved in various cases, some of which were mentioned above, without the need for the continuous personal presence of the human element. The owner of this device will control via mobile phone the pressure, flow and temperature of the water during the watering process.

The device and its components

The device consists of the shell and a conductor. Inside the shell are all the electromechanical components. The diameter and size of the pipe is determined by the application and type of fluid in which it is used.

Below are analyzed the components of the device which

are shown in Figure 1.

Electromechanical or digital low and high pressure pressure switch. A device placed on the device's conduit to control the pressure in the network with the purpose of interrupting the electrical circuit or signaling the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device when the pressure decreases or increases, exceeding predetermined limits that the user poses.

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). A password-operated digital device that works with a Subscriber Identity Unit (SIM CARD) and sends short telephone message (SMS) and makes a call with a recorded message to stored numbers for the purpose of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) connected to the pressostat and is intended to notify the user with a text message (sms) in case of pressure fluctuations.

Pressure meter. A pressure measuring device through which the user sees the pressure in the network and thus sets the START of the pressostat to the same pressure as the pressure gauge.

12 volt battery, which powers the device for 6-10 days. Depending on the use.

Solar panel,/ to enhance battery life

Motion sensor. Device for detecting movement in the surrounding area to prevent theft or vandalism. The main purpose is to authenticate the user with the help of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) connected to the motion sensor

How It Works

When the device is installed in the network, the user checks the network pressure from the pressure gauge located on the device. It then adjusts the differential pressure (diff) and the start (start) of the low and high pressure pressostat to the pressure that it would like to receive a notification in case of pressure fluctuation in the network. Thus, in the event that the pipeline breaks at some point and creates a pressure drop in the network, the device connected to an electric valve will shut off the supply. Then the Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) (via the Subscriber Identity Unit (SIM CARD) connected to the pressostat, will send a remote notification to a device (eg mobile phone) via a short telephone message (SMS) or make a call with a recorded message to the numbers we have chosen.

Also, the Global Systems of Mobile Communications (GSM) is connected, if the owner wants it, to a motion photocell, a camera and an alarm with a siren, to prevent theft or vandalism.

Claims (3)

1. Fluid circulation system safety mechanism is characterized for the automated control of a fluid circulation system (water, oil, etc.) in a network, through a central remote control device (Figure), which has accessories and sensors. The user from today will know at any moment if there is a problem in the network and will open and close the network with electric valves, via mobile phone by making a call or sending an sms (telephone text message) to the remote device. Using a smartphone (smart phone) or PC will control this device via the internet (application or webpage). 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized by the accessories and the sensors, where these are Global System for Mobile Communications / general packet radio communication services (GSM/GPRS) (2) for remote control of the central device (Figure ), pressure sensor water (3,4) (pressostat), alarm system (camera, siren, etc...), water flow sensor (thermostat), electric valve. 3.   Method of operation according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that it opens and closes the network with solenoid valves, where it is wirelessly connected to the central device.