KR101114675B1 - Water supply apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

This embodiment relates to a water supply device. Water supply apparatus of the present embodiment, the main body provided with a discharge operation unit for discharging water; And a control unit provided in the main body, the operation unit including one or more buttons, wherein the one or more buttons include a continuous button for selecting a continuous mode in which water is continuously discharged for a predetermined time. When operating the discharge operation unit in the state, it characterized in that the water is continuously discharged for the predetermined time.

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Description

Water supply apparatus

This embodiment relates to a water supply device.

In general, the water supply device is connected to the water pipe to discharge the water supplied from the outside, or discharge the water stored in the bottled water. Inside the water supply device is provided with a separate device for heating or cooling the water.

In addition, the water supply device includes an operation unit for operating by the user to discharge hot or cold water.

On the other hand, in the case of a water supply device for discharging water supplied from the outside, a plurality of filters for purifying water are provided inside.

An object of the present embodiment is to provide a water supply apparatus capable of continuously discharging cold water for a predetermined time.

In one embodiment, a water supply device includes a main body provided with a discharge operation unit for discharging water; And a control unit provided in the main body, the operation unit including one or more buttons, wherein the one or more buttons include a continuous button for selecting a continuous mode in which water is continuously discharged for a predetermined time. When the discharge operation unit is operated in the state, water is continuously discharged for the predetermined time, and when the continuous mode release signal is input to the controller while the water is being discharged, water discharge is stopped and the continuous mode is released, and the continuous mode is In the selected state, if the discharge operation unit is not operated until the reference waiting time elapses, the continuous mode may be released.

According to the proposed embodiment, when the continuous mode is selected, since a large amount of water can be taken out without continuously pressing the discharge operation unit, the user's convenience is enhanced.

In addition, as the continuous mode is released when the continuous mode is selected and the discharge operation unit is not pressed for a predetermined time, unintentionally large amount of water can be prevented from being taken out.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a water supply apparatus according to the present embodiment, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the water supply apparatus according to this embodiment.

1 illustrates a water supply apparatus connected to a water pipe as an example, and receives water from the outside, but the spirit of the present embodiment is not limited thereto.

1 and 2, the water supply device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 10 forming an external shape. The body 10 may be connected to a water pipe not shown, and may be provided with one or more filters for purifying the water supplied therein.

The front of the main body 10 is provided with a hot water discharge operation unit 11 for discharging hot water, and a cold water discharge operation unit 12 for discharging cold water. For example, hot water may be discharged when the user presses the hot water discharge operation unit 11, and cold water may be discharged when the cold water discharge operation unit 12 is pressed.

The operation unit 20 for selecting various modes or functions is disposed above the hot water discharge operation unit 11. For example, the user may operate the manipulation unit 20 in a touch manner.

On the other hand, the inside of the main body 10 is a hot water tank (not shown) for storing hot water, a heater 31 for heating the water stored in the hot water tank, and the temperature of the water (hot water) stored in the hot water tank Hot water sensor 34 for sensing is included.

In addition, the inside of the main body 10 senses a cold water tank (not shown) for storing cold water, a cooler 32 for cooling the water stored in the cold water tank, and the temperature of the water (cold water) stored in the cold water tank. Cold water sensor 35 is included.

The heater 31 may include a heater, and the cooler 32 may include a compressor. The heater 31 and the cooler 32 are controlled by the control unit 30.

The control unit 30 operates the heater 31 and / or the cooler 32 according to an operation of the operation unit 20 and temperature information detected by the hot water sensor 34 or the cold water sensor 35. To control.

The main body 10 further includes a light emitting means 33. The light emitting means 33 emits light to one or more buttons (to be described later) and one or more displays (to be described later) constituting the operation unit 20. The light emitting unit 33 may include one or more light emitting units, and the light emitting units may be, for example, LEDs.

3 is an enlarged view of an operation unit according to the present embodiment.

1 to 3, the operation unit 20 includes a hot water button 210 for selecting a hot water discharge function, a cold water button 220 for selecting a cold water discharge function, and a selection for lowering power consumption. The power saving button 230, a clean display unit 240 for displaying the filter replacement time, and a continuous button 250 for selecting to discharge at least cold water continuously for a predetermined time.

In addition, the operation unit 20 includes a hot water temperature display unit 260 for displaying a hot water temperature, and a cold water temperature display unit 270 for displaying a cold water temperature.

In the present embodiment, the "hot water discharge function" means a function for discharging the hot water stored in the hot water tank to the outside, and the "cold water discharge function" means a function for discharging the cold water stored in the cold water tank to the outside.

Meanwhile, the hot water button 210, the power saving button 230, the clean display unit 240, the continuous button 250, and the cold water button 220 are sequentially arranged horizontally.

Since the hot water button 210, the power saving button 230, the clean display unit 240, the continuous button 250, and the cold water button 220 are arranged to be horizontal, the user can easily recognize the button and the like.

The hot water temperature display unit 260 is disposed above the hot water button 210, and the cold water temperature display unit 270 is disposed above the cold water button 220.

Although not shown, the light emitting unit includes light emitting units corresponding to the buttons and the display units 210 to 270. Accordingly, depending on the selection of each button, the light emitting part corresponding to the button and / or the light emitting part corresponding to the display part may be turned on or off.

Hereinafter, each button and display unit will be described.

The hot water button 210 is for selecting a hot water discharge function, and hot water may be discharged only when the hot water discharge operation unit 11 is operated while the hot water button 210 is selected.

As the hot water is discharged only by operating the hot water discharge operation unit 11 in the state where the hot water button 210 is selected as in the present embodiment, hot water may be prevented from being discharged due to user's carelessness or operation of a child. .

When the hot water button 210 is selected, a hot water discharge function is selected, and a light emitting unit corresponding thereto is turned on. On the other hand, when the hot water button 210 is selected again, the hot water discharge function is released, and the corresponding light emitting unit is turned off.

For the safety of the user, when the hot water discharging operation unit 11 is not operated for a first waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) while the hot water discharging function is selected, the hot water discharging function is released and corresponding thereto. The light emitting unit is turned off.

In addition, when the operation time (pressing time) of the hot water discharging operation unit 11 passes the first operation time (for example, 1 minute) while the hot water discharging function is selected, the hot water discharging function is released. The light emitting portion is also turned off.

On the other hand, irrespective of selection of the hot water button 210, that is, selection / deselection of the hot water discharging function, the heater 31 maintains a basic condition for maintaining the temperature of the water stored in the hot water tank within a target hot water temperature range ( Hot water basic conditions).

In detail, the heater 31 is turned on when the temperature of the water in the hot water tank is equal to or less than the first target hot water temperature (for example, 85 ° C.), and is a second target hot water temperature (for example, 90) that is higher than the first target hot water temperature. OFF if higher than).

That is, the heater 31 is periodically turned on / off so that the temperature of the water in the hot water tank is maintained in the target hot water temperature range.

The hot water temperature display unit 260 includes a first hot water display region 262, a second hot water display region 264, and a third hot water display region 266 in order to gradually display a current hot water temperature state.

The second hot water display region 264 is disposed above the first hot water display region 262, and the third hot water display region 266 is disposed above the second hot water display region 264. That is, the hot water display regions 262, 264, and 266 are spaced apart in the vertical direction.

When the hot water temperature is relatively low, the first hot water display region 262 is turned on. When the hot water temperature is medium, the first hot water display area 262 and the second hot water display area 264 are turned on, and when the hot water temperature is relatively high, the first to third hot water display areas 262, 264, 266) is turned on.

In this embodiment, a state in which only the first hot water display region is turned on is called a first hot water display state, and a state in which the first and second hot water display regions are turned on is called a second hot water display state, and the first to third hot water are shown. The state in which all of the display regions are turned on may be referred to as a third hot water display state.

At this time, when the heater 31 operates under the basic conditions, the state of the hot water temperature display unit is a third hot water display state.

The light emitting means 33 includes a number of light emitting portions corresponding to the hot water display regions 262, 264, and 266.

In addition, regardless of selection of the hot water button 210, that is, selection / deselection of the hot water discharge function, the hot water temperature display unit 260 maintains an on state.

Meanwhile, when the cold water discharge operation unit 12 is operated while the cold water button 220 is selected, cold water is discharged. In addition, even when the cold water button 220 is not selected, the cold water may be discharged when the cold water discharge operation unit 12 is operated.

That is, in the present embodiment, even if the cold water is discharged, there is no problem in the safety of the user, regardless of the selection of the cold water button 220, the cold water may be discharged by the operation of the cold water discharge operation unit 12. The light emitting part corresponding to the cold water button 220 remains on regardless of the selection of the cold water button 220.

The cooler 32 is operated under the basic conditions for ensuring that the temperature of the water stored in the cold water tank is maintained within the target cold water temperature range (cold water basic conditions).

In detail, the cooler 32 is turned on when the water temperature is higher than or equal to the first target cold water temperature (for example, 6 ° C), and lower than or equal to the second target cold water temperature (for example, 3 ° C), which is lower than the first target cold water temperature. If it is off. That is, the cooler 32 is periodically turned on / off so that the temperature of the cold water of the cold water tank is maintained in the target cold water temperature range.

The cold water temperature display unit 270 includes a first cold water display region 272, a second cold water display region 274, and a third cold water display region 276 in order to gradually display a current cold water temperature state.

The second cold water display region 274 is disposed above the first cold water display region 272, and the third cold water display region 276 is disposed above the second cold water display region 274. That is, the cold water display regions 272, 274, and 276 are spaced apart in the vertical direction.

When the cold water temperature is relatively high, only the first cold water display region 272 is turned on. When the cold water temperature is medium, the first cold water display region 272 and the second cold water display region 274 are turned on, and when the cold water temperature is relatively low, the first to third cold water display regions 272, 274, 276) is turned on.

The light emitting means 33 includes a number of light emitting portions corresponding to each cold water display region.

In addition, regardless of selection of the cold water button 220, that is, selection / deselection of the cold water discharge function, the cold water temperature display unit 270 maintains an on state.

On the other hand, the power saving button 230 is for selecting a power saving mode to reduce power consumption by varying the target hot water temperature range.

When the power saving button 230 is selected, the heater 31 is operated in a power saving condition.

The power saving condition is an operating condition of the heater 31 to allow the temperature of the hot water stored in the hot water tank to be maintained within the power saving hot water temperature and the second target hot water temperature range. In this embodiment, the power saving hot water temperature is lower than the first target hot water temperature, for example, may be 75 ° C.

Therefore, the heater 31 is turned on when the temperature of the hot water is equal to or lower than the power saving hot water temperature (for example, 75 ° C), and turned off when the second target hot water temperature (eg, 90 ° C or more).

The clean display unit 240 informs the filter replacement time. If it is not necessary to replace the filter, the first color (for example, blue) is displayed. If the filter is required to be replaced, the second color (for example, orange) is displayed.

That is, the color is continuously displayed on the clean display unit 240, but the displayed color is changed according to the necessity of replacing the filter.

The continuous button 250 is for selecting a continuous mode for discharging the cold water continuously for a predetermined time.

Hereinafter, the operation of the water supply device according to the selection or release of the continuous mode will be described.

4 is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a water supply device in connection with a continuous mode.

1 to 4, the water supply device 1 is operated at a previously set condition (S1).

In this state, the controller 30 determines whether the continuous button 250 has been pressed (S2). When it is determined that the continuous button 250 is pressed by the controller 30, the continuous mode is selected (S3), and the light emitting part corresponding to the continuous button is turned on.

In the state where the continuous mode is selected, the controller 30 determines whether the continuous button 250 or the cold water button 220 is pressed before the reference waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (S4).

If the continuous button 250 or the cold water button 220 is pressed before the reference dash time elapses, the continuous mode is released (S10). The water supply device is then operated under a preset condition.

On the other hand, if the continuous button 250 or the cold water button 220 is not pressed before the reference waiting time (for example, 5 seconds), the controller 30 determines whether the cold water discharge operation unit is operated before the reference time elapses. Is determined (S5).

In this embodiment, the order of steps S4 and S5 may be reversed, and steps S4 and S5 may be formed as a single step.

If the cold water discharge operation unit 12 is not operated before the reference dash time elapses, the continuous mode is released (S10). Then, the water supply device 1 is operated under the previously set conditions. When the continuous mode is released, the light emitting part corresponding to the continuous button 250 is turned off.

On the other hand, when the continuous button 250 or the cold water discharge operation unit 12 is operated before the reference waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the water of the cold water tank is discharged (S6).

While the cold water is being discharged, the controller 30 determines whether a continuous mode release signal is input (S7).

In the present embodiment, the continuous mode release signal is generated when the continuous button 250 is pressed while the water is being discharged or when the cold water discharge operation unit 12 is operated.

If the continuous mode release signal is input to the controller 30 while the water in the cold water tank is continuously discharged, the water discharge is stopped (S9). The continuous mode is released (S10).

On the other hand, if the continuous mode release signal is not input to the controller 30 while the water of the cold water is continuously discharged, the controller 30 reaches the release reference time (for example, 30 seconds). It is determined whether or not.

When the water discharge time does not reach the release reference time, the flow returns to step S6. When the water discharge time reaches the release reference time, the water discharge is stopped (S9). In addition, the continuous mode is released (S10), and the water supply device is operated under a preset condition.

According to the present embodiment as described above, since a large amount of water is continuously discharged by selecting the continuous button and operating the cold water discharge operation unit once, the user has to maintain a state of operating the cold water discharge operation unit. No harm.

In addition, when there is no operation of the cold water discharge operation unit until the reference waiting time has elapsed while the continuous mode is selected, the continuous mode is released, so that an unnecessary amount of water can be prevented from being discharged.

If the continuous mode state is continuously maintained, when the user operates the cold water discharge operation unit to take out a small amount of water while forgetting to press the continuous button, an unnecessary amount of water may be discharged unnecessarily. .

However, in the present embodiment, the continuous mode is released when there is no operation of the cold water discharge operation unit until the reference waiting time elapses in the continuous mode is selected, the above problem can be solved.

1 is a perspective view of a water supply apparatus according to the present embodiment.

2 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a water supply device according to the present embodiment.

3 is an enlarged view of an operation unit according to the present embodiment.

4 is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a water supply device in connection with a continuous mode.

Claims (7)

A main body provided with a discharge operation unit for discharging water; And It is provided in the main body, and includes an operation unit consisting of one or more buttons, The one or more buttons include a continuous button for selecting a continuous mode in which water is continuously discharged for a predetermined time, When the discharge operation unit is operated while the continuous mode is selected, water is continuously discharged for the predetermined time, and when the continuous mode release signal is input to the controller while the water is being discharged, water discharge is stopped and the continuous mode is released. And the continuous mode is released when the discharge operation unit is not operated until a reference waiting time elapses with the continuous mode selected. The method of claim 1, The operation unit includes a plurality of buttons including the continuous button, And the continuous mode is released when any one of the plurality of buttons is selected before a reference waiting time has elapsed while the continuous mode is selected. The method of claim 2, The plurality of buttons includes a cold water button, And if the cold water button or the continuous button is selected before the reference waiting time elapses, the continuous mode is released. The method of claim 2, It further includes a light emitting unit for emitting light toward the continuous button side, And the light emitting part is turned on when the continuous mode is selected, and the light emitting part is turned off when the continuous mode is released. delete delete The method of claim 1, The continuous mode release signal is generated when the discharge operation unit is operated or when the continuous button is selected.

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