JPS62276381A - Method of controlling operation of water cooler - Google Patents
Method of controlling operation of water coolerInfo
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- JPS62276381A JPS62276381A JP12038586A JP12038586A JPS62276381A JP S62276381 A JPS62276381 A JP S62276381A JP 12038586 A JP12038586 A JP 12038586A JP 12038586 A JP12038586 A JP 12038586A JP S62276381 A JPS62276381 A JP S62276381A
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Abstract
(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
３、発明の詳細な説明
〔産業上の利用分野〕
本発明は、ウォータークーラーの運転制御方法に関する
。Detailed Description of the Invention 3. Detailed Description of the Invention [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a water cooler operation control method.
周知なごとく、ウォータークーラーは注水する水を予め
冷却器を備えた貯水タンクに溜めて冷却し、飲料水とし
ては低温の水を該タンクから得るものである。As is well known, in a water cooler, water to be poured is previously stored in a water storage tank equipped with a cooler and cooled, and low-temperature water is obtained from the tank as drinking water.
そして、かかるウォータークーラーには種々のタイプが
あるが、貯水タンクが密閉型で水道栓と直結され、水道
の水圧を利用してポンプ等の力を借りずに注水する直結
タイプ（プレッシャ一式）のものでは、貯水タンク内は
常に満タン状態であり、使用された分だけ自動的に補給
される。There are various types of water coolers, but there is a direct connection type (pressure set) in which the water storage tank is a closed type and is directly connected to the water faucet, and uses the water pressure of the tap to inject water without using the power of a pump or the like. The water tank is always full and automatically refilled as it is used.
しかし、このような水道栓直結タイプのウォータークー
ラーでは水の補給等は人手を介さずにすべて自動的に行
われ、しかも貯水タンクは密閉型で外部からは手を加え
られないため、長時間クーラーが使用されないと水はタ
ンク内に溜められたままになり、殺菌のための水中の塩
素濃度が低下する。However, with such water coolers that are directly connected to the water tap, all water replenishment is done automatically without human intervention, and the water storage tank is sealed and cannot be touched from the outside, so it cannot be left in the cooler for long periods of time. If the water is not used, it will remain in the tank, reducing the chlorine concentration in the water for disinfection.
特に、電源を切って長時間放置するときは冷却作用も得
られないので、タンク内に雑菌等が繁殖するおそれもあ
る。In particular, when the tank is left unattended for a long time with the power turned off, there is no cooling effect, so there is a risk of bacteria breeding inside the tank.
本発明の目的は前記従来例の不都合を解消し、タンクの
自動洗浄を行い、常にタンク内を清潔に保つことができ
るウォータークーラーの運転制御方法を提供することに
ある。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling the operation of a water cooler, which eliminates the disadvantages of the conventional example and can automatically clean the tank and keep the inside of the tank clean at all times.
本発明は前記目的を達成するため、貯水タンクの排水管
に排水バルブを設け、電源投入時、若しくは所定スイッ
チセット時から所定時間経過後に、自動的にこの排水バ
ルブを一定時間開くことを要旨とするものである。In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a drain valve in the drain pipe of the water storage tank, and the gist of the present invention is to automatically open the drain valve for a certain period of time after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the power was turned on or a predetermined switch was set. It is something to do.
本発明によれば、休日その他で電源が切られ、長時間冷
却状態なしにタンク内に水が滞留していた場合でも、ク
ーラーの使い初めに電源を投入すれば必ずタンク内の水
が排出され、洗浄が行われる。また、使用状態にある場
合でも、所定スイッチをセットしておけば、例えば、１
日など所定時間経過後に必ずタンク内の水が排出され、
自動洗浄が行われる。According to the present invention, even if the power is turned off due to holidays or other reasons and water remains in the tank without cooling for a long time, the water in the tank will always be drained when the power is turned on the first time the cooler is used. , cleaning is performed. In addition, even when in use, if you set the specified switch, for example, 1
The water in the tank will be drained after a certain period of time, such as a day.
Automatic cleaning is performed.
以下、図面について本発明の実施例を詳細に説明する。 Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
先にウォータークーラーの一般構造について説明すると
、第１図に示すように水道元栓（１）に給水管（２）を
連結し、この給水管（２）の先端を密閉された貯水タン
ク（３）内の上部に開口する。First, to explain the general structure of a water cooler, as shown in Figure 1, a water supply pipe (2) is connected to a water main tap (1), and the tip of this water supply pipe (2) is connected to a sealed water storage tank (3). It opens at the top of the inside.
一方、タンク（３）の底部近くから注水管（４）を立上
げてタンク（３）の上方に突出し、これをＴ接手（５）
で分岐してそのうち分岐管（４ａ）の先に噴水ノズル（
６）を設け、他の分岐管（４ｂ）はその途中にコック式
の手動水栓（８）を設けるとともに、さらにその先の立
上がり先端は逆Ｕ字形に曲げて最先端を注水口（７）と
して形成した。On the other hand, raise the water injection pipe (4) from near the bottom of the tank (3), protrude above the tank (3), and connect it to the T-joint (5).
There is a fountain nozzle (4a) at the end of the branch pipe (4a).
6), and the other branch pipe (4b) is equipped with a cock-type manual water faucet (8) in the middle, and the rising end of the pipe is bent into an inverted U shape, and the leading end is a water inlet (7). Formed as.
前記分岐管（４ａ）の途中には、アクチュエーター機構
を内蔵し一定の圧力水流を流すように作用する流量調節
弁としての注水バルブ（９）を設け、その操作レバー（
９ａ）をシャフト（１０） （１１）を介して操作用の
押ボタン（１２）とペダル（１３）とに連結する。また
、前記タンク（３）の底部に排水管（１４）を取付け、
その途中に排水バルブ（１５）を設けた。
゛
第２図に示すように、このタンク（３）の外周面には冷
媒配管を巻回してなる冷却器（１６）を取付けてあり、
該冷却器（１６）は圧縮機（１７）、凝縮器（１８）、
乾燥器（１９）、毛細管（２０）と冷媒配管で順次連結
して冷凍サイクルを構成している。図中（２１）は凝縮
器用送風器を示す。In the middle of the branch pipe (4a), there is provided a water injection valve (9) as a flow control valve that has a built-in actuator mechanism and acts to flow a constant pressure water flow, and its operation lever (
9a) is connected to an operating push button (12) and a pedal (13) via shafts (10) and (11). Further, a drain pipe (14) is attached to the bottom of the tank (3),
A drain valve (15) was provided in the middle.
゛As shown in Fig. 2, a cooler (16) made of refrigerant piping is attached to the outer circumferential surface of this tank (3).
The cooler (16) includes a compressor (17), a condenser (18),
A dryer (19), a capillary tube (20) and a refrigerant pipe are sequentially connected to form a refrigeration cycle. In the figure, (21) indicates a condenser blower.
図中（２２）はＩＣ回路等を用い、タイマー機能も備え
た側扉装置、（２３）は注水時間の注水検知センサーで
ある。この注水検知センサー（２３）は、−例として操
作レバー（９ａ）にその動作を検知するソレノイドスイ
ッチを設け、その通電時間を計測するもの、又は光源と
光センサーにより操作レバー（９ａ）の動きを検知する
ものなどである。In the figure, (22) is a side door device that uses an IC circuit or the like and also has a timer function, and (23) is a water injection detection sensor for water injection time. This water injection detection sensor (23) is, for example, a type that includes a solenoid switch that detects the operation of the operation lever (9a) and measures the energization time, or one that measures the energization time of the operation lever (9a), or one that detects the movement of the operation lever (9a) using a light source and a light sensor. These include things to detect.
また、注水管（４）の分岐管（４ａ）（４ｂ）の途中に
、電流変化、光量変化等で水流の有無を知る装置を取付
け、これを注水検知センサー（２３）としてもよい。Further, a device may be installed in the middle of the branch pipes (4a) and (4b) of the water injection pipe (4) to detect the presence or absence of water flow based on changes in electric current, changes in light intensity, etc., and this may be used as the water injection detection sensor (23).
この注水検知センサー（２３）の出力と、ウォーターク
ーラーの外装ケース内などで簡単にいたずらされない個
所に設けた所定のセットスイ・ノチ（２４）の出力と、
電源投入時に得られる出力を制御装置（２２）に導入し
、該制御装置（２２）からの出力を前記排水管（１４）
に設けた排水バルブ（１５）に導入した。The output of this water injection detection sensor (23) and the output of a predetermined set switch notch (24) provided in a location that cannot be easily tampered with, such as inside the water cooler's exterior case,
The output obtained when the power is turned on is introduced into the control device (22), and the output from the control device (22) is connected to the drain pipe (14).
The water was introduced into the drain valve (15) installed in the drain valve (15).
次に、動作及び使用法について説明する。Next, the operation and usage will be explained.
まず、通常動作を説明すると、水道元栓（１）は開かれ
ており、その水圧でタンク（３）内は水が満タンに充填
され冷却器（１６）で冷やされている。First, to explain the normal operation, the water main tap (1) is opened, and the water pressure fills the tank (3) with water, which is cooled by the cooler (16).
この状態で、手で押ボタン（１２）を押すか、足でペダ
ル（１３）を踏めば、レバー（９ａ）を介して注水バル
ブ（９）が開勢され、噴水ノズル（６）から飲料水が吐
出される。In this state, if you press the push button (12) with your hand or step on the pedal (13) with your foot, the water injection valve (9) will be opened via the lever (9a), and drinking water will be supplied from the fountain nozzle (6). is discharged.
また、押ボタン（１２）やペダル（１３）を操作しない
で水栓（８）を手で開けば、タンク（３）内の水は注水
口（７）から流れ、これは容器に受けられたりする。Also, if you open the faucet (8) manually without operating the push button (12) or pedal (13), the water in the tank (3) will flow from the water inlet (7) and will be collected by the container. do.
次に、タンク（３）内の滞留を防止する動作について述
べる。Next, the operation for preventing retention in the tank (3) will be described.
電源スイッチ若しくは、電源コンセントを商用系統に接
続した場合（第３図、５ＴＡＲＴ ”） 、制御装置（
２２）のタイマーが作用し、制御装置（２２）からの出
力でｆＪト水バルブ（１５）が一定時間（２０秒）開き
、タンク（３）内の水はすべて捨てられる（ステンプ、
イル二）。When the power switch or power outlet is connected to the commercial system (Fig. 3, 5TART"), the control device (
22) is activated, the fJ water valve (15) is opened for a certain period of time (20 seconds) by the output from the control device (22), and all the water in the tank (3) is discarded.
Ilji).
次に、前記間いた排水バルブ（１５）は閉じて水のタン
ク（３）内への補給が行われ、通常の注水に備える。Next, the drain valve (15) is closed and water is replenished into the tank (3) in preparation for normal water injection.
一方、人為的に定まった時間にタンク（３）の水をいち
ど全部排出したい場合は、セットスイッチ（２４）を押
す（ステップへ）。これにより制御装置（２２）のタイ
マーが作動し始め、１２時間毎に積算する。On the other hand, if you want to drain all the water in the tank (3) at once at an artificially determined time, press the set switch (24) (go to step). As a result, the timer of the control device (22) starts operating and integrates every 12 hours.
これとは別に、前記セットスイッチ（２４）の投入を条
件に、クーラーが使用され注水弁（９）が開かれると、
注水検知センサー（２３）はそれが開かれている時間を
計測し、かつ積算する（ステラプリ）。Separately, when the cooler is used and the water injection valve (9) is opened on the condition that the set switch (24) is turned on,
The water injection detection sensor (23) measures and integrates the time that it is open (Stellapuri).
前記セントスイッチ（２４）が押されてから、又は電源
投入などで排水バルブ（１５）が開かれて水が捨てられ
てから、１２時間経過した場合、制御装置（２２）はさ
らに前記センサー（２３）での積算時間が４分以上であ
るか否かを判別する（ステップオ）。If 12 hours have elapsed since the cent switch (24) was pressed or the water was discarded by opening the drain valve (15) when the power was turned on, the control device (22) further controls the sensor (23). ) is 4 minutes or more (step O).
この４分間という数字は、その相当時間注水パルプ（９
）を開いておけば、空のタンク（３）内を満タンにでき
る時間であり、前記ステップ（オ）でこれが４分以下で
あることは、タンク（３）内の水に１２時間前の残り分
があることを意味する。This number of 4 minutes is the equivalent time for water-injected pulp (9 minutes).
) is open, it is the time to fill up the empty tank (3), and in step (e) above, if this is less than 4 minutes, the water in the tank (3) is filled with water from 12 hours ago. This means that there is some left over.
従って、その場合はステップ（イ）に移行し、排水バル
ブ（１５）を開き、タンク（３）内の水を一度全部捨て
て入れ替える。Therefore, in that case, proceed to step (a), open the drain valve (15), and drain all the water in the tank (3) and replace it.
一方、ステップ（オ）で注水バルブ（９）が積算で４分
以上開かれた場合、それが前記セットスイッチ（２４）
を押してから１２時間の経過したか、２４時間経過した
かを判別しくステラプリ、この場合、初めに１２時間経
過すると、ステップ力でフラグが１とされるので、該フ
ラグ数がＯか１かで判別する）、２４時間を経過してい
るときは注水バルブ（９）の積算時間にかかわらずこれ
が４分以上であってもステップ（イ）に移行し強制的に
排水バルブ（１５）を開いてタンク（３）内の水を捨て
る。On the other hand, if the water injection valve (9) is opened for more than 4 minutes in step (E), the set switch (24)
Stellar app to determine whether 12 hours or 24 hours have passed since pressing .In this case, when 12 hours have passed for the first time, the flag is set to 1 due to the step force, so it depends on whether the flag number is O or 1. If 24 hours have passed, proceed to step (a) and forcefully open the drain valve (15), regardless of the cumulative time of the water injection valve (9), even if it is 4 minutes or more. Discard the water in the tank (3).
以上述べたように本発明のウォータークーラーの運転制
御方法は、電源投入時、若しくは一定時間経過時に自動
的にタンク内の洗浄を行うようにしたので、タンク内に
長時間水が溜まり、その中に雑菌等が繁殖したりするこ
とを防止できる。As described above, in the water cooler operation control method of the present invention, the inside of the tank is automatically cleaned when the power is turned on or after a certain period of time has elapsed. It can prevent the proliferation of bacteria etc.
第１図は本発明のウォータークーラーの運転制御方法の
実施例を示す説明図、第２図はウォータークーラーの冷
却系の説明図、第３図は本発明方法を示すフローチャー
トである。
（１）・・・水道元栓 （２）・・・給水管（３）
・・・貯水タンク （４）・・・注水管（４ａ）（４
ｂ）・・・分岐管
（５）・・・Ｔ接手 （６）・・・噴水ノズル（
７）・・・注水口 （８）・・・水栓（９）・・
・注水バルブ （９ａ）・・・操作レバー（１０）
（１１）・・・シャフト （１２）・・・押ボタン（
１３）・・・ペダル （１４）・・・排水管（１
５）・・・排水バルブ （１６）・・・冷却器（１７
）・・・圧縮＠ （１８）・・・凝縮器（１９
）・・・乾燥器 （２０）・・・毛細管（２１）
・・・凝縮器用送風、ｌ （２２）・・・制御装置（２
３）・・・注水検知センサー
（２４）・・・セットスイッチFIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the water cooler operation control method of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the cooling system of the water cooler, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the method of the present invention. (1)... Water main valve (2)... Water supply pipe (3)
...Water storage tank (4) ...Water injection pipe (4a) (4
b)... Branch pipe (5)... T-joint (6)... Fountain nozzle (
7)...Water inlet (8)...Water faucet (9)...
・Water injection valve (9a)...operation lever (10)
(11)...Shaft (12)...Push button (
13)...Pedal (14)...Drain pipe (1
5)...Drain valve (16)...Cooler (17)
)...Compression @ (18)...Condenser (19
)...Dryer (20)...Capillary tube (21)
... Air blower for condenser, l (22) ... Control device (2
3)...Water injection detection sensor (24)...Set switch
Claims (1)
若しくは所定スイッチセット時から所定時間経過後に、
自動的にこの排水バルブを一定時間開くことを特徴とす
るウォータークーラーの運転制御方法。A drain valve is installed on the drain pipe of the water storage tank, and when the power is turned on,
Or after a predetermined period of time has passed since the predetermined switch was set,
A water cooler operation control method characterized by automatically opening this drain valve for a certain period of time.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP12038586A JPS62276381A (en) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-05-26 | Method of controlling operation of water cooler |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP12038586A JPS62276381A (en) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-05-26 | Method of controlling operation of water cooler |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS62276381A true JPS62276381A (en) | 1987-12-01 |
| JPH0477227B2 JPH0477227B2 (en) | 1992-12-07 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP12038586A Granted JPS62276381A (en) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-05-26 | Method of controlling operation of water cooler |
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| JPH01200149A (en) * | 1988-02-03 | 1989-08-11 | Yamatake Honeywell Co Ltd | Method of controlling quantity of hot water in for water supplier |
| JPH01120049U (en) * | 1988-02-03 | 1989-08-15 |
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| JPS6449846A (en) * | 1987-08-20 | 1989-02-27 | Kubota Ltd | Controller for hot water tank in automatic vending machine |
| JPH01200149A (en) * | 1988-02-03 | 1989-08-11 | Yamatake Honeywell Co Ltd | Method of controlling quantity of hot water in for water supplier |
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| JPH0477227B2 (en) | 1992-12-07 |
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