KR101164160B1 - Washing device for water treatment apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus for a water treatment apparatus capable of washing to an unreachable portion inside the water treatment apparatus.
Washing apparatus for a water treatment device according to the invention, the member connected to the flow path of the water treatment device; A module connected to the flow path of the water treatment device through a member connected to the flow path of the water treatment device to wash the flow path of the water treatment device, and configured to be independent of the water treatment device; And a cable connecting the module and the water treatment device to open and close the take-out cock of the water treatment device, wherein the take-out cock includes an electronic valve that opens and closes the flow path of the take-out cock. It is connected to open and close.

Description

WASHING DEVICE FOR WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus for a water treatment apparatus and a method for washing the water treatment apparatus capable of washing the interior of the water treatment apparatus.

In general, water treatment equipment is a device that can filter the raw water to drink. The water treatment device includes a water purifier, an ionizer, and the like.

The water treatment device includes a filter section for filtering raw water, and a water intake take-out coke to take and drink the purified water filtered by the filter section. In addition, the water treatment device may be a purified water tank for storing purified water, a cold water tank and a hot water tank, or a tank type in which some of the tanks are installed, and a direct water type in which the tanks are not installed.

The filter portion of the water treatment device, the water intake takeout cock and the various tanks are connected by a water purification pipe so that the purified water can flow.

When the water treatment apparatus is used for a long time, foreign matters contained in water are caught in the tanks, the water intake coke, and various water purification pipes. Thus, the water purifier user or coordinator cleans the interior of each tank periodically or when necessary.

However, in the related art, the intake and take-out coke and the flow paths of the various water purification pipes are narrow and long, so that the washing tool does not enter or is out of reach, and thus the washing cannot be performed. Therefore, even after cleaning the said water treatment apparatus, it was necessary to drink the purified water contaminated by the said foreign matter caught in the said canceling-out coke or various water purification pipes.

An object of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to provide a washing apparatus for a water treatment apparatus and a method for washing the same, which can perform the washing even in the water treatment equipment is difficult to wash the washing tools or hands.

As one aspect for achieving the above object, the present invention, a member connected to the flow path of the water treatment device; A module connected to the flow path of the water treatment device through a member connected to the flow path of the water treatment device to wash the flow path of the water treatment device, and configured to be independent of the water treatment device; And a cable connecting the module and the water treatment device to open and close the take-out cock of the water treatment device, wherein the take-out cock includes an electronic valve that opens and closes the flow path of the take-out cock. Provided is a washing device for a water treatment device connected to open and close.

Preferably, the cable may supply power to the takeout cock of the water treatment device.

More preferably, the washing apparatus for a water treatment device according to an aspect of the present invention, may further include a power supply for supplying power to the take-out cock.

Preferably, the cable may be connected to a power supply terminal provided in the module and a connection terminal for supplying power to the take-out cock.

More preferably, the power supply unit may supply power to the connection terminal of the plurality of take-out cocks connected to the cable.

Preferably, the member connected to the water treatment device comprises: at least one connecting pipe connected to the water outlet of the water treatment device; And a pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit of the water treatment device. At this time, the pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit may be connected to the discharge side purified water pipe or tank of the filter unit. In addition, the pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit may be connected to the discharge side purified water pipe of the filter unit after separating the filter unit of the water treatment device.

Preferably, the connecting pipe may be connected to the drain pipe of the water treatment device. More preferably, the module may include a washing water drain pipe to drain the water introduced from the drain pipe to the outside of the module. In this case, the module may be provided with a valve for opening and closing the wash water drain pipe.

Also preferably, the connection pipe may be connected to the take-out cock of the water treatment device, and the connection pipe may be connected to the drain pipe and the take-out cock of the water treatment device.

Preferably, the module may be configured to supply the water introduced through the connection pipe to the water treatment device through a pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit to wash the flow path of the water treatment device with washing water.

Also preferably, the module may be provided with a wash water detection unit for measuring the flow of the wash water.

Preferably, the module may be provided with a pump for flowing the washing water in the flow path of the water treatment device.

Also preferably, the module may be connected to a power cord to receive external power.

On the other hand, the module may be provided with an operation unit having a button unit for washing, washing water drainage, batch washing.

Also preferably, the module may be provided with a display unit or a buzzer to display an error state of the washing water or inform an alarm. The module may include a display unit or a buzzer to display the completion of the washing and washing water drainage or to notify an alarm.
Preferably, the cable may be connected to open and close the electronic valve provided in the water treatment device through a control unit provided in the module.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that can be easily and cleanly washed even the parts difficult to wash because the cleaning tool or hands do not touch.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that can be prevented from being partially washed or the washing efficiency is lowered by the pressure difference in the flow path of the water treatment device.

According to the present invention, it is possible to accurately measure the malfunction during washing, there is an effect that can reduce the noise.

According to the present invention, since the extraction coke of the water treatment device is opened and washed, the inside of the extraction coke can be cleaned.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between a water treatment device washing apparatus and a water treatment device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the washing apparatus of FIG.
3 is a perspective view of the washing apparatus of FIG.
4 is a configuration diagram illustrating a state in which a power terminal of the washing apparatus of FIG. 1 and a power terminal of the extraction cock are connected.
5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling relationship between a connection port and a connection pipe in the washing apparatus of FIG. 1.
6 is a cross-sectional view showing the opening and closing means of the washing apparatus of FIG.
7 is a flow chart illustrating a washing method of the washing apparatus according to the present invention.

It will be described with respect to specific embodiments of the washing apparatus for water treatment device according to the present invention for achieving the above object.

The washing apparatus for water treatment equipment of the present invention is applicable to both a tank type water purifier and a direct type water purifier. In the description of the washing apparatus, a case in which the washing apparatus is installed in a water purifier of a tank type will be described as an example.

1 is a block diagram showing a water treatment apparatus and a washing apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus for washing a water treatment device is a device for washing an internal flow path of a water treatment device while circulating the washing water in the water treatment device.

First, an example of a water treatment apparatus to which a washing apparatus according to the present invention is applied will be described.

The water treatment device 1 includes a filter portion 10 to filter the water introduced from the water pipe 5 or the replaceable dispenser bucket. The filter unit 10 may include a sediment filter, a pre-carbon filter, a membrane filter, a post-carbon filter, and the like.

The sediment filter is applied to the non-woven fabric to filter foreign matter and suspended matter contained in the raw water. The precarbon filter is applied with surfactant carbon to filter chlorine components, odors, etc. contained in raw water. The membrane filter filters raw water by passing through a porous membrane using cellulose fibers. The post carbon filter removes pigments and odors due to its relatively better adsorption power than the activated carbon of the precarbon filter.

The water treatment device 1 includes a purified water storage unit 20 in which purified water filtered by the filter unit 10 is stored. The purified water storage unit 20 includes a purified water tank 21 in which the purified water filtered by the filter unit 10 is stored, a cold water tank 23 and a hot water tank (2) into which purified water discharged from the purified water tank 21 is introduced. 25). In addition, the purified water storage unit 20 may be composed of only the cold water tank 23 and the hot water tank 25.

The cold water tank 23 may be provided with a cooling device (not shown) for cooling the purified water, and the hot water tank 25 may be provided with a heater (not shown) for heating the purified water.

The inlet side of the purified water storage unit 20 may be provided with a water level adjusting unit 22 for measuring the water level as the purified water passes. In this case, the water level adjusting unit 22 may be disposed on the purified water inlet side of the purified water tank 21 so that the purified water discharged from the filter unit 10 may flow into the purified water tank 21. The water level adjusting unit 22 may be formed in a structure that detects the water level of the purified water tank 21 as the purified water passes and blocks the inflow of purified water when the purified water tank 21 is full.

The purified water storage unit 20 is connected to the drain 30 by a purified water pipe. The drainage part 30 includes a cold / clean water dispensing coke 31 connected to the purified water tank 21 and the cold water tank 23, a hot water extracting coke 32 connected to the hot water tank 25, and the cold water. It may include a drain pipe (33, 34) for draining the water of the tank 23 and the hot water tank 25 to the outside, respectively.

In this case, the cold / purified water extracting coke 31 may be connected to a purified water pipe connected to the purified water pipe connected to the purified water tank 21 and the purified water pipe connected to one. In addition, the hot water extraction coke 32 may be connected to a purified water pipe connected to the hot water tank 25.

On the discharge side of each of the drain pipes 33 and 34, opening and closing members 33a and 34a which may be automatically opened may be installed as the connection pipes 113 and 114 of the washing apparatus 100 to be described below are coupled.

The cold / clean water extraction coke 31 and the hot water extraction coke 32 may include an electronic valve (not shown) so as to electromagnetically open and close the flow paths inside the respective discharge cokes 31 and 32. The solenoid valve is proposed as the electronic valve.

The control unit 50 (see FIG. 6) of the water treatment device 1 is provided with a connection terminal 51 (see FIG. 6) so as to supply power to the electronic valve. The connection terminal 51 of the controller 50 is detachably coupled to a connection terminal (not shown) of a wiring (not shown) for supplying power to the electromagnetic valve.

Next, the washing apparatus for the water treatment device will be described.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the washing apparatus, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the washing apparatus.

2 and 3, the washing apparatus 100, the washing apparatus 100, the circulation member (111-114, 117), the circulation module 120, the cable 185 and the power supply unit 183 ).

The circulation members 111-114 and 117 are connected to the flow path of the water treatment device to circulate the washing water in the flow path of the water treatment device 1. These circulation members 111-114 and 117 form an infinite loop together with the flow path of the water treatment device.

The circulation members 111-114 and 117 may include one or more connecting pipes 111-114 connected to the drainage part 30 of the water treatment device 1, and a circulation pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter part 10 of the water treatment device. 117 may be included.

It is preferable that the connecting pipes 111-114 are formed as many as can be sufficiently connected to drainage structures such as the ejecting cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34 of the water treatment device 1. Therefore, in the case of a water treatment device having a small number of drainage structures, some of the connecting pipes 111-114 may be connected to the volleyball structure, but the remaining connectors may not be connected to the drainage structure.

The connecting pipes 111-114 may be detachably connected to the extraction cocks 31 and 32 or the drain pipes 33 and 34 constituting the drainage part 30. At this time, one end of each of the connection pipe (111-114) fittings or connectors (111a-114a) and the like (below in Connector ') may be coupled. In addition, connectors 111a-114a may be coupled to the other ends of the connection pipes 111-114 to be detachably connected to the connection ports 131-134 of the circulation module 120.

The connectors 111a-114a are connected to the take-out cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34, and are easily separated from the take-out cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34 when pulled or pushed. It can be formed into a structure that can be. The structures of the connectors 111a-114a may be formed in various forms.

The circulation pipe 117 may be connected to the discharge side of the filter unit 10. For example, the circulation pipe 117 may be detachably coupled to the purified water tank 21 from the discharge side purified water pipe 11 or the purified water storage unit 20 of the filter unit 10. At this time, both ends of the circulation pipe 117 may be provided with a connector (117a) of the same type as the connectors (111a-114a) of the connection pipe (111-114).

The connector 117a of the circulation pipe 117 may be connected to the discharge side water purification pipe 11 of the filter unit 10 after separating the filter unit 10 from the water treatment device 1. Here, the discharge side purified water pipe 11 of the filter part refers to a purified water pipe connecting the filter part 10 and the purified water tank 21.

In addition, the connector 117a of the circulation pipe 117 may be connected to the water level control unit 22 after separating the water level control unit 22 and the water purification tube of the water storage unit 20.

The connecting pipe 111-114 or the circulation pipe 117 may be provided with a mesh network 115 for filtering the washing water. The mesh network 115 has a mesh (mesh) to the extent that the water pressure of the washing water is not largely applied to the connecting pipe (111-114) and the circulation pipe (117). 2 illustrates a structure in which the mesh network 115 is installed in the connectors 111a-114a of the connection pipes 111-114.

In this case, the mesh network 115 may be detachably coupled to the other end side connectors 111a-114a of the connection pipes 111-114. Therefore, it is easy to clean the mesh net 115 or replace it with a new one before or after installing the connection pipes 111-114 to the water treatment device 1.

The connecting pipes 111 to 114 are placed on the bottom surface of the circulation module 120, and then the ejection cocks 31 and 32 / drain pipes 33 and 34 disposed on the water treatment device 1 and the circulation module 120 are disposed. It can be formed to a length that can be coupled to). In addition, the circulation pipe 117 may be coupled to the discharge side water purification pipe 11 or the water purification tank 21 of the filter unit 10 disposed above the water treatment device 1 after placing the circulation module 120 on the bottom surface. It can be formed to a sufficient length so that. Therefore, the circulation pipe 117 may be formed relatively longer than the connection pipe (111-114).

In the circulation module 120, a detergent input unit 121 and a neutralizer input unit 122 may be installed to allow a detergent and a neutralizer to be introduced. The detergent input unit 121 and the neutralizer input unit 122 may be connected to the washing water discharge side or the inflow side of the circulation pump 173. Therefore, the washing agent and the neutralizing agent may be mixed with the purified water in a fast time by putting the washing agent and the neutralizing agent in the most active part of the washing water in the circulation module 120.

Of course, the user or manager directly administers the cleaning agent and the neutralizing agent to the water purification tank 21 or the circulation module 120 without installing the cleaning agent input unit 121 and the neutralizing agent input unit 122 in the circulation module 120. can do.

As the detergent, various chemicals can be used as long as it can clean and sterilize the inner surface of the water treatment device. In addition, the neutralizing agent will have to be applied appropriate chemicals depending on the components of the cleaning agent.

An example of the cleaning agent may be applied to the cleaning agent described in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2006-0129670. As the washing method, a method of washing first with a first washing liquid containing chlorine dioxide and washing with a second washing liquid containing ammonium ions and hydroxide ions has been disclosed. According to the present invention, various cleaning agents may be applied in addition to the above-mentioned cleaning agents.

The circulation module 120 may be formed with two or more connection ports 131-134 to which the connection pipes 111-114 are connected, and one circulation port 137 to which the circulation pipe 117 is connected. have. At this time, the connection port (131-134) is detachably connected to the connector (111a-114a) of the connection pipe (111-114), the circulation port 137 and the connector (117a) of the circulation pipe 117 It is detachably connected.

The connection ports 131 to 134 may be formed on the upper surface of the case of the circulation module 120. Therefore, the connector 111a-114a of the connection pipe 111-114 can be easily coupled from the upper side of the connection port 131-134 in a state where the circulation module 120 is placed on the bottom surface or the like. In addition, it is possible to visually check whether the plurality of connection pipes (111-114) is normally connected to the connection port (131-134).

The circulation port 137 may be formed on the case side of the circulation module 120. Therefore, after the connector 117a of the circulation pipe 117 is coupled to the circulation port 137 of the circulation module 120, the circulation module 120 may be placed on a bottom surface or the like.

In addition, the circulation module 120 is connected to the circulation port 137 by connecting the connection flow path portion 141 and the connection flow path portions 141 respectively connected to the connection ports 131 to 134. An integrated flow path 142 may be formed. The connection flow path part 141 has a branch branched from the integrated flow path part 142. The connection passage 141 and the integrated passage 142 may be formed in the opening and closing means 160 to be described below.

In addition, the circulation module 120 may have a drain port 144 formed at a portion where the integrated flow path 142 and the circulation port 137 are connected.

The circulation module 120 may be installed with a cover 146 to open and close the upper side of the connection ports (131-134). The cover 146 prevents foreign matter from entering the connection ports 131-134.

A power cord 147 may be connected to the circulation module 120 to supply external power to the circulation module 120. In addition, a switch 148 may be installed in the circulation module 120 to turn on / off the circulation module 120.

The circulation module 120 sequentially opens some of the flow paths communicating with the connection pipes 111-114, and then sequentially opens some flow paths among the discharge side flow paths of the filter unit 10 of the water treatment device 1. It may include an opening and closing means 160 for circulating the washing water. This opening and closing means 160 will be described in detail below.

The circulation module 120 has an operation unit to set the number of opening and closing of the connection ports 131 to 134 according to the number of the ejecting cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34 of the water treatment device 1. 150 may be further included. In this case, information about the number of ejection cocks 31 and 32 and the number of drain pipes 33 and 34 may be visualized on the operation unit 150 through the display unit 153.

Therefore, when a user or an administrator inputs the number of the take-out cocks 31 and 32 and the number of the drain pipes 33 and 34 through the operation unit 150, the control unit 180 of the circulation module 120 is the opening and closing means. The control unit 160 may be configured to sequentially wash the inside of the water treatment device 1 by a part of the flow paths while sequentially opening one or a part of the blowout cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34. have.

For example, the cold water tank 23, the drain pipe 33 of the cold water tank 23, the hot water tank 25, and the drain pipe 34 of the hot water tank 25 can be washed sequentially. In addition, the cold water tank 23 and the drain pipe 33 may be simultaneously washed, and the hot water tank 25 and the drain pipe 34 may be simultaneously washed.

In addition, although not shown, coupling detection sensors (not shown) may be installed in the connection ports 131-134 of the circulation module 120 to detect whether the connection pipes 111-114 are coupled. have. In this case, when the connection pipe (111-114) is coupled to the connection port (131-134) in the control unit 180 of the circulation module 120, the connection pipe (111-114) which connection port (131-134) ) To determine if it is connected. In addition, the controller 180 of the circulation module 120 controls the opening and closing means 160 to connect some of the connection ports 131-134 to which the connection pipes 111-114 are coupled. By opening a part of the internal flow paths of the water treatment device (1) can be sequentially opened by each flow path.

As such, when the coupling detection sensor is installed in the connection ports 131-134 of the circulation module 120, the number of the take-out cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34 through the operation unit 150. You do not need to type it.

The operation unit 150 of the circulation module 120 has button portions 151a to 151f for the number of the ejecting cokes 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34, circulating washing, neutralizing the washing water, washing water drainage and batch washing. Can be formed. Mechanical or touch pad methods may be applied to the button units 151a to 151f.

In addition, the operation unit 150 may be provided with a display unit 153 and a buzzer 155 to display an error message of the washing water or to notify by alarm. In this case, an LED or a liquid crystal display panel may be applied to the display unit 153.

On the other hand, the circulation module 120 is coupled to the washing water drain pipe 148 connected to the circulation member (111-114, 117), the connection portion of the wash water drain pipe 148 and the circulation member (111-114, 117) to the flow path of the wash water It may include a flow path switching unit 171 for switching, and a circulation pump 137 connected to the circulation member to flow the washing water into the flow path of the water treatment device 1 or the washing water drain pipe 148.

At this time, the washing water drain pipe 148 is connected to the connecting portion of the connecting pipe (111-114) and the circulation pipe (117). In addition, the flow path switching unit 171 may be coupled to the connection portion of the connecting pipe (111-114), the circulation pipe 117, the drain pipe (148). The circulation pump 137 may be connected to the connection pipe (111-114) or the circulation pipe 117.

The washing water drain pipe 148 may be detachably connected to the drain port 144 of the circulation module 120. At this time, the washing water drain pipe 148 discharges the washing water drained from the circulation module 120 to the sink or the sewer.

The flow path switching unit 171 proposes a three way valve for selectively flowing the washing water introduced into the connection pipes 111-114 to either the circulation pipe 117 or the drain pipe 148.

The circulation pump 173 may have a structure in which an impeller (not shown) and a pumping motor (not shown) are installed therein.

The circulation module 120 may further include a washing water detector 175. The washing water detector 175 measures the flow of the washing water to determine whether the circulation module 120 is malfunctioning and whether the take-off cocks 31 and 32 are normally opened. In this case, a hydraulic sensor or a flow sensor may be applied to the washing water detector 175.

The washing water detector 175 may be disposed on the washing water discharge side of the circulation pump 173. The reason for this is as follows.

The circulation pump 173 may not operate normally, the opening / closing means 160 may not fully open the flow path of the connection ports 131 to 134, or the take-out cock may not normally open. In this case, sufficient water pressure may not be formed on the washing water discharge side of the circulation pump 173. Therefore, by installing the washing water detector 175 on the washing water discharge side, it is possible to accurately determine whether the opening and closing means 160 and the circulation pump 173 is operating normally.

Figure 4 is a development view showing a connecting pipe and a connecting port constituting the washing apparatus.

4, a check valve 136 may be installed at each connection port 131-134 of the circulation module 120. The check valve 136 opens the flow path of the connection port (131-134) when the connection pipe (111-114) is connected while the connection port (131-134) when the connection pipe (111-114) is not connected ) Close the flow path.

At this time, each of the check valve 136, the opening and closing member 136a disposed in the connection port (131-134), the spring 136b for elastically supporting the opening and closing member, Is coupled to the upper side may include a packing (136c) for closing the connection port (131-134) in the state in which the opening and closing member is raised.

When the connection pipe (111-114) is coupled to the connection port (131-134), the mesh network 115 of the connection pipe (111-114) is opening and closing member (136a) of the connection port (131-134) By opening the flow path of the connection port (131-134) by pressing. At this time, the flow path of the connection port (131-134) is in a state that can pass through the wash water.

On the other hand, when the connection pipe (111-114) is not coupled to the connection port (131-134), since the opening and closing member (136a) of the check valve 136 is not pressed, the connection of the connection port (131-134) The flow path is closed. At this time, the check valve 136 may block the inflow of external air through the connection port (131-134) by the action of the spring 136b and the packing 136c.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the opening and closing means of the washing apparatus.

5, the opening and closing means 160 may include a housing 161, a disk 163, and a motor 165.

The housing 161 includes a plurality of connection ports 131-134 formed to couple the connection pipes 111-114, and a plurality of connection flow path parts 141 communicating with each connection port 131-134. And, an integrated channel portion 142 may be formed in communication with the connection channel portion.

One opening hole 163a may be formed in the disk 163 so as to correspond to the connection passage 141 of the housing 161.

The motor 165 rotates the disk 163 so that the opening hole 163a corresponds to the connection flow path portion 141 of the connection port 131-134. To open. The motor 165 proposes a stepping motor for rotating the disk by a predetermined angle.

In the case of the disk type opening and closing means 160, since one motor 165 is applied, the manufacturing cost and weight of the washing apparatus 100 can be reduced.

In addition, when the connection pipe 113 is not coupled to the connection port 133 of some of the connection ports 131 to 134, the opening and closing member 136a of the check valve 136 is not pressurized. The flow path of the connection port 133 is closed.

At this time, the check valve 136 may block the inflow of external air through the connection port 133 by the action of the spring 136b and the packing 136c. Therefore, it is possible to prevent air from being sucked into the opening and closing means 160 through the connection port 133 to which the connection pipe 113 is not coupled. In addition, since the disk 163 of the opening and closing means 160 closes the connection port 133 to which the connection tube 113 is not coupled, the connection port 133 to which the connection tube 113 is not coupled is air. It is double blocked to prevent inflow of.

Therefore, by minimizing the formation of bubbles in the washing water inside the opening and closing means 160, the washing water is normally pumped from the circulation pump 173, and the water pressure of the washing water can be kept constant. Therefore, the pumping noise of the wash water generated by the circulation pump 173 can be reduced.

In addition, by minimizing the generation of bubbles in the washing water in the opening and closing means 160, it is possible to accurately detect the hydraulic pressure or flow rate of the washing water in the washing water detection unit 175 disposed on the discharge side of the opening and closing valve 160. have. In addition, the washing performance can be improved.

In addition, by minimizing the generation of bubbles in the wash water of the circulation pump 173 or the circulation pipe 117 it is possible to reduce the noise flow of the wash water of the circulation pipe 117.

On the other hand, although not shown, the opening and closing means 160 may be composed of a plurality of solenoid valves that are individually installed in each connection port (131-134). At this time, each of the solenoid valve opens and closes the flow path of the connection port (131-134) as the power is applied by the circulation module 120.

Since the solenoid type opening and closing means is applied to a plurality of solenoid valves to accurately control the opening and closing of the flow path of the connection port (131-134). In addition, the air may be blocked from entering the opening and closing means 160 through the connection ports 131 to 134.

6 is a block diagram illustrating a structure in which the control unit of the washing apparatus and the control unit of the water treatment device are connected to a power supply cable.

Referring to FIG. 6, a power supply terminal 181 may be formed in the circulation module 120 so that the electronic valve of the water treatment device 1 and the power supply cable 185 may be connected to each other. The power supply terminal 181 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 183, and the power supply unit 183 is electrically connected to the controller 180.

The power supply terminal 181 is connected to one terminal of the power supply cable 185, and the connection terminal 51 of the water treatment device 1 is connected to the other terminal of the power supply cable 185. Accordingly, the washing apparatus 100 supplies power to the takeout cocks 31 and 32 of the water treatment device 1 by the power supply cable 185, thereby removing the takeout cock 31 of the water treatment device 1. 32) open. Thus, the flushing coke is opened when the water treatment device is cleaned.

The washing apparatus 100 can be used in common for the type of opening and closing the take-off cock (31, 32) of the water treatment device (1) and the type of electromagnetic opening and closing.

A process for installing the washing apparatus for a water treatment device according to the present invention configured as described above is installed in the water treatment device.

Referring to FIG. 2, when cleaning of the water treatment device 1 is required, power supply (not shown) of the water treatment device 1 is removed to cut off the power supply.

In addition, when hot water is filled in the hot water tank 25 of the water treatment device 1, the hot water taking-out cock 32 is opened to completely drain the hot water. The reason is to prevent the worker from being burned by hot water when the washing apparatus 100 is connected to the water treatment device 1.

3 and 4, one side of the connection pipe 111-114 to the cold / water purification coke 31, the hot water extraction coke 32, and the drain pipes 33 and 34 of the water treatment device 1. Respectively coupled to the other side of the connection pipe (111-114) to the connection ports (131-134) of the circulation module 120, respectively.

At this time, as the mesh network 115 of the connection pipe (111-114) presses the check valve 136, the flow path of the connection port (131-134) is opened (see Fig. 4). In addition, the connection port (131-134) is not coupled to the connecting pipe (111-114) is closed by the check valve 136 to block the outside air flow into the internal flow path of the cleaning device (100).

One side of the circulation pipe 117 is coupled to the water level control unit 22 of the filter unit 10 discharge side water purification pipe 11 or the water purification tank 21. The other side of the circulation pipe 117 is coupled to the circulation port 137 of the circulation module 120.

Both terminals of the power supply cable 185 are connected to the connection terminal 51 of the water treatment device 1 and the power supply terminal 181 of the circulation module 120 (see FIG. 6).

On the other hand, when the cleaning agent input unit 121 and the neutralizing agent input unit 122 is not installed in the washing apparatus 100, after opening the water purification tank 21 of the water treatment device (1) to manually add the cleaning agent. Can be.

In addition, when the detergent input unit 121 is installed in the cleaning apparatus 100, the detergent may be automatically input through the detergent input unit 121.

The power cord 147 of the circulation module 120 is connected to an external power source, and the power is input to the washing apparatus 100 by operating the switch 148 of the circulation module 120.

It will be described with respect to the water treatment device washing method and action according to the present invention configured as described above.

7 is a flow chart illustrating a washing method of the washing apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the operation unit 150 of the circulation module 120 is operated to set the number of connections between the blowout cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34. Thus, the washing mode is set (S11).

When the circulating washing button unit 151b or the collective washing button unit 151f is selected through the operation unit 150 of the washing apparatus 100, the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 controls the power supply unit 183. The control is supplied to supply power to the connection terminal 51 of the water treatment device 1. As power is supplied to the connection terminal 51, the take-out cocks 31 and 32 are opened (S12). At this time, all the takeout cocks 31 and 32 of the water treatment device can be opened simultaneously.

Subsequently, in the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100, the opening and closing means 160, the circulation pump 173, the washing water detector 175, and the flow path switching unit 171 of the circulation module 120 are operated.

In this case, when the washing water is simultaneously supplied to all the flow paths of the water treatment device 1, a partial pressure deviation of the washing water may occur according to the flow path structure of the water treatment device 1. That is, while the water pressure of the washing water is high in some passages of the water treatment device 1, the water pressure of the washing water may be significantly lowered in the other passages. As such, when washing water is simultaneously supplied to all flow paths of the water treatment device, there is a case where a dead zone in which washing is not performed occurs because the water pressure of the washing water is remarkably low.

In order to prevent the washing dead zone from occurring as above, the washing water is flowed as follows.

The controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 controls the opening and closing means 160 to sequentially open one or a part of the blowout cocks 31 and 32 and the drain pipes 33 and 34, respectively, while the water treatment device is opened. Inside the (1), it is possible to allow the washing water to flow in some flow paths sequentially.

Hereinafter, a case in which the cold water tank 23, the drain pipe 33 of the cold water tank 23, the hot water tank 25, and the drain pipe 34 of the hot water tank 25 are washed in order will be described.

The controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 opens the connection pipe 111 and the circulation pipe 117 (S13). That is, the opening and closing means 160 is operated to open the flow path of the connection port 131 connected to the cold / clean water extraction cock 31 and to close the flow path of the remaining connection ports 132 to 134.

In addition, as the circulation pump 173 is operated, the washing water of the purified water tank 21 and the cold water tank 23 is discharged through the cold / clean water extraction coke 31 (S14).

In addition, the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 switches the flow path switching unit 171 to the circulation mode (S15). At this time, the control unit 180 of the washing apparatus 100 is such that the circulation pipe 117 is opened by the flow path switching unit 171 and the washing water drain pipe 148 side is closed.

The washing water of the cold / water purifying coke 31 flows into the water level control unit 22 along the circulation pump 173, the washing water detector 175, the flow path switching unit 171, and the circulation pipe 117. In addition, the washing water introduced into the water level adjusting unit 22 flows into the purified water tank 21 and the cold water tank 23.

During this process, the washing water detector 175 measures the water pressure or flow rate of the washing water and transmits the washing water to the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100.

If it is determined that the water pressure or flow rate of the washing water does not reach a preset value, the control unit 180 of the washing apparatus 100 stops the circulation pump 173 and displays the display unit 153 or the washing unit 100. / And buzzer 155 informs the error message or / and alarm. Otherwise, the circulation pump 173 continues to operate.

The purified water tank 21, the cold water tank 23, some purified water pipes, the cold / clean water extraction coke 31, and the water level controller 22 are washed while the washing water is circulated for a predetermined time.

Next, the control unit 180 of the washing apparatus 100 operates the opening and closing means 160 to open the connection port 132 connected to the hot water extraction coke 32 and the remaining connection ports 131, 133, 134 are closed. Let's do it. In this case, the circulation pump 173 may be temporarily stopped or continuously operated while the opening and closing means 160 is operated.

Subsequently, the washing water of the hot water tank 25 is discharged through the hot water taking-out cock 32. The washing water of the hot water coat is introduced into the water level control unit 22 along the circulation pump 173, the washing water detector 175, the flow path switching unit 171, and the circulation pipe 117. In addition, the washing water introduced into the water level adjusting unit 22 flows into the purified water tank 21 and the hot water tank 25.

As the water is circulated in the purified water tank 21, the hot water tank 25, and the flow path, the hot water tank 25 and the flow path are washed.

Next, the control unit 180 of the washing apparatus 100 operates the opening and closing means 160 to open the connection port 133 connected to the drain pipe 33 of the cold water tank 23 and the remaining connection port ( 131, 132 and 134 are closed. Thereby, the drain pipe 33 of the said purified water tank 21, the cold water tank 23, and the cold water tank 23 is wash | cleaned.

In addition, the control unit 180 of the washing apparatus 100 operates the opening and closing means 160 to open the connection port 134 to which the drain pipe 34 of the hot water tank 25 is connected, and the remaining connection port 131. -133) closes. Thereby, the drain pipe 34 of the said purified water tank 21, the hot water tank 25, and the hot water tank 25 is wash | cleaned.

Meanwhile, during the washing process of the hot water tank 25 and each of the drain pipes 33 and 34, the washing water detector 175 measures the water pressure or flow rate of the washing water and transmits the washing water pressure or flow rate to the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100. . The controller 180 may stop the circulation pump 173 and notify an error message or alarm when the water pressure or flow rate of the washing water does not reach a preset value.

As described above, the washing apparatus 100 includes a water purification tank 21, a cold water tank 23, a hot water tank 25, a drain pipe 33 of the cold water tank 23, and a drain pipe of the hot water tank 25 ( Since the washing water flows sequentially in 34), the water pressure deviation of the washing water may hardly occur on the flow path through which the washing water flows. Therefore, the flow path of the water treatment device 1 can be cleaned cleanly.

In addition, the cleaning device 100 is a tank (21, 23, 25) that can be touched by a human hand or a cleaning tool, as well as a purified water pipe and cold / purified water withdrawal coke (31) that the human hand or cleaning tool can hardly touch. The drain pipes 33 and 34 and the water level control unit 22 can be washed.

Next, when it is determined that the circulation washing time has been reached by the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 (S16), the circulation pump 173 may be stopped (S17). In addition, the operation unit 150 may inform a message or / and alarm regarding the completion of cleaning through the display unit 153 or / and the buzzer 155.

The controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 determines whether the neutralizer is completed in the purified water tank 21 or the washing apparatus 100 (S18).

If it is determined that the neutralizing agent is completed, the circulation pump 173 is operated (S19). In this case, the flow path switching unit 171 opens the circulation pipe 117 and closes the washing water drain pipe 148 to allow the washing water of the circulation pump 173 to flow into the circulation pipe 117.

In this case, when the washing water is neutralized, as in the washing mode, the washing water may be sequentially circulated by some of the plurality of flow paths on the discharge side of the filter unit. That is, the washing water including the neutralizing agent may be sequentially circulated through the cold water tank 23, the hot water tank 25, the drain pipe 33 of the cold water tank 23, and the drain pipe 34 of the hot water tank 25. .

Therefore, when neutralizing the washing water, it is possible to minimize the pressure difference generated in the flow path of the water treatment device to uniformly neutralize the cleaning agent attached to the tank or the flow path of the water treatment device as a whole. In addition, even in the neutralization mode of the wash water it is possible to eliminate the section in which the wash water stagnated in some sections of the water treatment device.

In addition, during the neutralization process of the washing water, the washing water detection unit 175 measures the water pressure or flow rate of the washing water and transmits it to the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100. The controller 180 may stop the circulation pump 173 and notify an error message and / or alarm when the water pressure or flow rate of the washing water does not reach a preset value.

If it is determined that the predetermined neutralization time has been reached (S20), the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 switches the flow path switching unit 171 to the drainage mode (S21). At this time, the flow path switching unit 171 maintains a state in which the circulation pipe 117 is closed and the washing water drain pipe 148 is opened.

Accordingly, the washing water of the water treatment device 1 is sufficiently neutralized by the neutralizing agent and then discharged to the outside through the washing water drain pipe 148. In this case, the circulation pump 173 may be continuously operated.

In addition, the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 may notify that the neutralization mode is completed through a display or an alarm.

Subsequently, the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 determines whether the drainage mode is completed (S22). At this time, the controller 180 of the washing device 100 is integrated with the time that the flow path switching unit 171 is switched to the drainage mode or by measuring the water pressure and flow rate detected by the wash water detector 175 to complete the drainage mode Can be determined.

If it is determined that the drainage mode is completed, the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 notifies the completion of the drainage mode through a display or / and an alarm. In addition, the circulation pump 173 is stopped (S23).

Subsequently, fresh water is supplied to the water treatment device 1 (S24). That is, the user or the controller 180 of the washing apparatus 100 may allow water to flow into the purified water tank 21 through a water pipe.

At this time, the control unit 180 of the washing device 100 makes the fresh water tank 21 full water. When the purified water tank 21 is full, the water supply to the water treatment device 1 is stopped.

Further, by stopping the drainage for a predetermined time after the purified water tank 21 is full, the neutralizing agent or the detergent remaining in the purified water tank 21 may be sufficiently washed.

Subsequently, after a predetermined time passes after the purified water tank 21 is full, the water of the purified water tank 21 is drained. The washing apparatus 100 determines whether the water is completely drained from the purified water tank 21 to determine the completion of the washing mode.

If it is determined that the cleaning mode is completed (S25), the control unit of the cleaning device 100 notifies that the cleaning mode is completed through a display or / and an alarm of the operation unit 150.

In addition, the controller 180 of the washing apparatus controls the power supply unit 183 to cut off power to the water treatment device. At this time, all the water intake coke (31, 32) of the water treatment device is closed (S26).

As described above, the washing apparatus washes the water treatment device by some flow paths, neutralizes the washing water, and cleans the remaining washing agent or neutralizing agent. Therefore, the user can drink clean water after washing the washing apparatus.

10: filter part 11: discharge-side water purification pipe of filter part
20: purified water storage unit 21: purified water tank
22: water level control unit 23: cold water tank
25: hot water tank 30: drain
31, 32: Coke 33, 34: Drain pipe
100: washing device 111-114: connector
117: circulation pipe 120: circulation module
121: detergent input unit 122: neutralizer input unit
131-134: connection port 137: circulation port
144: drain port 150: operation unit
160: opening and closing means 163: disk
165: motor 171: flow path switching unit
173: circulation pump 175: wash water detector
180: control unit 181: power supply terminal
183: power supply 185: cable

Claims (22)

A member connected to a flow path of the water treatment device;
A module connected to the flow path of the water treatment device through a member connected to the flow path of the water treatment device to wash the flow path of the water treatment device, and configured to be independent of the water treatment device; And
And a cable connecting the module and the water treatment device to open and close the extraction cock of the water treatment device.
The take-out cock includes an electronic valve for opening and closing the flow path of the take-out cock,
And said cable is connected to open and close said electronic valve. The method of claim 1,
The cable is a washing device for water treatment equipment, characterized in that for supplying power to the take-out cock of the water treatment equipment. The method of claim 2,
And a power supply unit for supplying power to the take-out cock. The method of claim 2,
The cable is connected to a power supply terminal provided in the module and a connection terminal for supplying power to the take-out cock, characterized in that the washing apparatus for water treatment equipment. delete The method according to claim 3 or 4,
And the power supply unit supplies power to the connection terminals of the plurality of take-out cocks connected to the cable. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The member connected to the water treatment device is:
One or more connecting pipes connected to the outlet of the water treatment device; And
And a pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit of the water treatment device. The method of claim 7, wherein
The pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that connected to the discharge side purified water pipe or a tank of the filter unit. The method of claim 7, wherein
And a pipe connected to the discharge part of the filter part is separated from the filter part of the water treatment device from the water treatment device and connected to the discharge side water purification pipe of the filter part. The method of claim 7, wherein
The connecting pipe is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that connected to the drain pipe of the water treatment device. The method of claim 10,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device characterized in that it comprises a washing water drain pipe to drain the water introduced from the drain pipe to the outside of the module. The method of claim 11,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that it comprises a valve for opening and closing the wash water drain pipe. The method of claim 7, wherein
The connecting pipe is a washing device for water treatment equipment, characterized in that connected to the take-out cock of the water treatment equipment. The method of claim 7, wherein
The connecting pipe is connected to the drain pipe of the water treatment device and the take-out cock, characterized in that the washing apparatus for water treatment equipment. The method of claim 7, wherein
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that for supplying water introduced through the connecting pipe to the water treatment device through a pipe connected to the discharge side of the filter unit to wash the flow path of the water treatment device with washing water. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that it comprises a washing water detection unit for measuring the flow of the washing water. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that it comprises a pump for flowing the washing water in the flow path of the water treatment device. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that the power cord is connected to receive external power. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that it comprises an operation unit having a button unit for washing, washing water drainage, batch washing. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that it comprises a display or a buzzer to display the error state of the washing water or inform the alarm. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The module is a washing device for a water treatment device, characterized in that it comprises a display or a buzzer to display the completion of the wash, wash water drainage or alarm. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The cable is connected to the electronic valve provided in the water treatment device through a control unit provided in the module so as to be opened and closed washing device for water treatment equipment.

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