KR102569356B1 - Smart Faucet and Independent Electric Power System thereof and System for Bathroom Control the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart faucet capable of self-power generation according to the flow rate of water supplied to the smart faucet, and specifically, a water pipe for supplying cold and hot water is formed in the assembly and the assembly, and a discharge port through which water is discharged is formed on one side. A discharge pipe formed at an end and connected to the discharge pipe, a display for setting the temperature and flow rate of water, and a control device formed on the display and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water according to the set information.

Description

Smart faucet and its own power generation system and bathroom control system using it

The present invention relates to a smart faucet capable of performing self-generation according to the flow rate of water supplied to the smart faucet.

Patent Document 001 discloses a smart automatic faucet device for a washbasin, which is formed on either side of a faucet body and includes an amplitude change measuring means for measuring a change in amplitude of capacitance; When the detection signal of the amplitude change of the amplitude change measuring means is acquired, the main control unit operates the solenoid valve to open the waterway and discharge water by operating the solenoid valve, and receiving the operation signal from the main control unit to open the waterway A solenoid valve, the solenoid valve is coupled to one side, and a shaft formed in the emergency water supply control unit is inserted to the other side, and the control valve and solenoid valve for supplying mixed water to the jetting header are broken and there is a problem with the power supply. In order to manually supply emergency water, a technique including an emergency water supply control unit having a shaft inserted into a control valve is provided.

Patent Document 002 discloses a smart faucet device that is detachable from a nozzle of a faucet, and includes a body part that opens or closes the nozzle, a filter part that purifies water supplied from the faucet through a filter, and a surrounding area approaching or departing from the body part. A technology including a sensing unit that detects motion information of and a control unit that opens the nozzle when the motion information is a proximity signal and closes the nozzle when the motion information is a departure signal.

Patent Document 003 is a smart touch type automatic power reception device, comprising: a hanger housing formed of a non-insulator; A spray formed on one side of the hanger housing; A body formed on the other side of the hanger housing and having a cold and hot water control valve on one side; Amplitude change measuring means installed in the hanger housing and configured to measure the amplitude change of capacitance; An AD conversion unit for converting the amplitude change measurement value into a digital signal, a threshold value analysis unit for acquiring a threshold value stored in the memory unit and analyzing whether or not it is less than the threshold value, and the result analyzed by the threshold value analysis unit is the threshold value. When the value is less than the value, a solenoid valve for receiving an operation signal from the faucet control unit to supply water, a battery unit for supplying power, a battery monitoring unit for measuring the remaining capacity of the battery unit, and detecting the temperature of the mixed water A temperature measuring unit for measuring water supply, a timer unit for counting the time for automatically cutting off water supply, a memory unit for storing threshold value information and water supply cutoff time information, and a manual or touch type water supply selection unit for selecting A control box including a user control unit, a power control unit that acquires the analysis result of the threshold value analysis unit, controls the solenoid valve, and displays the battery remaining capacity and temperature measurement value in the LED unit; A technology including an LED unit formed on the lower side of the body and displaying the remaining capacity measured by the battery monitoring unit and the temperature measurement value measured by the temperature measurement unit is proposed.

Patent Invention 004 is a pair of water pipes each supplying hot and cold water; and a spout through which the hot water and the cold water output from the pair of water pipes are respectively introduced and then mixed and flowed. and a water quality sensor attached to an inner wall of each of the pair of water pipes to measure the quality of the hot water or the cold water. And, a display unit for displaying water quality information of tap water; and generating water quality information of the tap water based on the water quality of the hot water and the cold water, displaying the water quality information on the display unit, and determining whether a measured value of at least one of the quality of the hot water and the cold water is a threshold value. If it is greater than the hot water and the cold water, it proposes a technology including a control unit for stopping the supply of at least one.

KR 10-1384660 B1 (April 07, 2014) KR 10-2205604 B1 (January 15, 2021) KR 10-1164547 B1 (July 04, 2012) KR 10-2022-0087314 A (06/24/2022)

The present invention relates to a smart faucet capable of performing self-generation according to the flow rate of water supplied to the smart faucet.

In order to solve the problems of the prior invention, the present invention relates to a smart faucet, and the combination body 100 to which the water pipe 140 to which cold water and hot water are supplied is coupled; a discharge pipe 200 formed in the assembly 100 and having a discharge port through which water is discharged formed at one end; a display 300 connected to the discharge pipe 200 and setting the temperature and flow rate of water; Formed on the display 300, the control device 400 for controlling the temperature and flow rate of water according to the set information; consists of a configuration including.

The present invention is an invention for a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A control device 400; formed in the assembly 100 in the invention consisting of, a control device 110 for controlling the temperature and flow rate of water by the user; A control device 120 formed in the control device 110 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water set in the terminal and the display 300 by power; A hydraulic control device 130 is connected to the control device 120 and is formed in the water pipe 140 through which hot water is supplied to control the hydraulic pressure.

The present invention is an invention for a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A first control device 121 formed on the control device 120 and vertically rotating the control device 110 by power; A second adjusting device 122 is formed at the lower end of the first adjusting device 121 and horizontally rotates the operating device 110 by power.

The present invention is an invention for a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; The control device 400; Formed in the hydraulic control device 130 in the invention consisting of, a filling box 131 filled with hot water; A hydraulic pressure sensor 132 formed in the water pipe 140 connected to the filling box 131 and measuring the hydraulic pressure of hot water; A pressure adjusting member 133 connected to the hydraulic pressure sensor 132 and adjusting the hydraulic pressure of hot water as the filling box 131 goes up and down is added.

The present invention is an invention for a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; Control device 400; is formed on the display 300 in the invention consisting of, the expression portion 310 for expressing the temperature and flow rate of water; A control unit 320 formed on the display unit 310 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water by the user; A storage unit 330 is connected to the control unit 320 and stores the temperature and flow rate of water set by the user.

The present invention is an invention for a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A communication server 410 formed in the control device 400 in the invention consisting of a control device 400 and formed within a household to transmit control information of the control device 400; a relay server 420 communicating with the communication server 410 and managing control information received from a plurality of households; A terminal server 430 that communicates with the relay server 420 and is manipulated by the user; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A storage unit 330 formed in the relay server 420 and storing control information received from a plurality of households; A comparison unit for comparing the control information stored in the storage unit 330 with the setting information set by the user in the terminal server 430 is added.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; In the self-power generation system of any one of claims 1 to 7 in the invention consisting of a control device 400, the supply pipe 500 for supplying cold water and hot water to the smart faucet 10, respectively; a connection pipe 510 connected to the supply pipe 500 and supplying water whose temperature is controlled to the smart faucet 10; A power generation device 600 that is connected to the connection pipe 510 and generates power as it rotates by the flow rate of cold water and hot water moving to the water pipe 140; A bypass device 700 connecting the generator 600 and the supply pipe 500 and bypassing cold water and hot water.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A cold water supply pipe 501 formed in the supply pipe 500 and supplying cold water to the invention consisting of; a hot water supply pipe 502 formed to be spaced apart from the cold water supply pipe 501 and supplying hot water; A mixing device 503 connecting the ends of the cold water supply pipe 501 and the hot water supply pipe 502 and mixing and supplying cold water and hot water is added.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; The control device 400; formed in the connection pipe 510 in the invention consisting of, the on-off valve 511 for blocking the water supplied from the supply pipe 500; It is formed in the on-off valve 511, and the fastening pipe 512 to which the bypass device 700 is fastened; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A control device 400; formed in the power generation device 600 in the invention consisting of, formed in the connection pipe 510, the moving box 610 to move the water; An impeller 620 formed inside the moving enclosure 610 and rotating by the flow rate; A power generation member 630 connected to the impeller 620 and generating electric power as it rotates; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A control device 400; formed in the moving box 610 in the invention consisting of, a moving part 611 through which water moves; It is formed on one surface of the moving part 611, and the rotation part 612 in which the impeller 620 is accommodated and rotates; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A bypass pipe 710 formed in the bypass device 700 in the invention consisting of a control device 400 and connecting the supply pipe 500 and the power generation device 600; An end of the bypass pipe 710 is coupled, and a bypass valve 720 formed in the supply pipe 500 to change the flow path of water; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A discharge pipe 141 formed at the end of the water pipe 140 and bypassed to the bypass pipe 710 to discharge water passing through the power generation device 600; added to the invention consisting of a control device 400; do.

The present invention is an invention for a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A discharge valve 142 formed at the end of the discharge pipe 141 and controlling the direction of the flow path to the discharge pipe 200 or the discharge pipe 141 is added to the invention consisting of the control device 400. do.

The present invention is an invention for a bathroom control system utilizing a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A control device 400; smart faucet (10); A bathtub 800 formed at the lower end of the smart faucet 10 and storing and draining discharged water; It is formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800 and is opened and closed by power; a drainage device 900;

The present invention is an invention for a bathroom control system utilizing a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A drain member 910 formed in the drainage device 900 in the invention consisting of a control device 400 and installed in the drain 810 of the bathtub 800; It is formed at the lower end of the drain member 910, and as one end moves up and down by the control device 400, a lifting device 920 that lifts and lowers the drain member 910; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a bathroom control system utilizing a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; A drain plate 911 formed on the drain member 910 and coupled to the drain 810 of the bathtub 800; a drain plate support 912 extending to the lower end of the drain plate 911 and being in contact with the elevating device 920; A rotating plate 913 formed at the lower end of the drain plate support 912 and rotated by the lifting device 920; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a bathroom control system utilizing a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; The control device 400; to the invention consisting of, the lifting device 920 is formed of a solenoid actuator; is added.

The present invention is an invention for a bathroom control system utilizing a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and the combination 100 presented above; discharge pipe 200; display 300; In the invention consisting of the control device 400, a drainage power generation device 930 formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800 and generating power as it rotates by the drained water is added.

According to the present invention, it is possible to control the temperature and flow rate of discharged water using a user's terminal.

According to the present invention, electric power is generated by rotating an impeller according to the flow rate of cold water and hot water supplied to a smart faucet.

The present invention is to generate electric power by bypassing water through a bypass pipe when the charge level of the battery is low.

According to the present invention, water can be stored in a bathtub according to a user's operation by controlling a drainage device formed at a drain hole of a bathtub.

1 is a perspective view of a smart faucet of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a control device for a smart faucet of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exemplary view of the hydraulic control device of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary view of a display of the present invention;
Figure 5 is an exemplary view of the control device of the present invention.
6 and 7 are exemplary diagrams of a self-power generation system of a smart faucet according to the present invention.
8 to 9 are cross-sectional views of the power generation device of the present invention.
10 to 11 are exemplary views of a bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention.
Figure 12 is an exemplary view of the drainage device of the present invention.
13 is an exemplary view of a drainage power generation device installed in a bathtub of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the most preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail in order to explain the present invention in detail to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily practice the present invention.

Numbers cited in the examples below are not limited to the referenced subject and can be applied to all examples. An object that exhibits the same purpose and effect as the configuration presented in the embodiment corresponds to an equivalent replacement object. The high-level concept presented in the examples includes sub-concept objects that are not described.

(Example 1-1) According to the present invention, in a smart faucet, the combination body 100 to which the water pipe 140 to which cold water and hot water are supplied is coupled; a discharge pipe 200 formed in the assembly 100 and having a discharge port through which water is discharged formed at one end; a display 300 connected to the discharge pipe 200 and setting the temperature and flow rate of water; A control device 400 formed on the display 300 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water according to set information.

(Example 1-2) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 1-1, the water pipe 140 supplies hot water whose temperature is controlled.

(Example 1-3) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 1-2, the assembly 100 is formed of metal or synthetic resin; includes.

(Example 1-4) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 1-3, the discharge pipe 200 is formed of a faucet and a shower hose.

(Example 1-5) In Example 1-1, the smart faucet of the present invention includes a water temperature sensor 210 formed in the discharge pipe 200 and measuring the water temperature.

The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and specifically, in the smart faucet 10, water temperature, flow rate, and flow rate are controlled by a user's touch. The smart faucet 10 is installed in a kitchen or bathroom, and is coupled to a water pipe 140 through which cold and hot water is supplied, and the water temperature, flow rate, and flow rate are controlled through a user's touch and a user's terminal. In general, the smart faucet 10 has a disadvantage in that water is discharged by sensing a user's touch and a user's hand, but malfunctions due to other substances and water.

In contrast, referring to FIG. 1, the smart faucet 10 of the present invention has an assembly 100 formed by being coupled to an upper portion of a sink, a bathtub 800, a silk table, etc., and cold water inside the assembly 100 And a water pipe 140 through which hot water is supplied is coupled. In addition, the assembly 100 is formed of metal or synthetic resin, and the discharge pipe 200 extending from the assembly 100 and the water pipe 140 are connected to discharge water. In addition, the water pipe 140 supplies hot water whose temperature is controlled when hot water is supplied, which prevents hot water having a high temperature from being suddenly discharged according to a difference in hydraulic pressure between cold water and hot water.

In addition, the discharge pipe 200 is formed of a faucet and a shower hose, and the water pipe 140 is connected to each discharge pipe 200 formed of the faucet and the shower hose. In addition, a water temperature sensor 210 for measuring the temperature of the water to be discharged is formed in the discharge pipe 200, and when the temperature of the hot water is high by the water temperature sensor 210, the hot water is not discharged through the discharge port.

In addition, the display 300 is formed in the assembly 100 together with the discharge pipe 200, and the display 300 is formed of a waterproof material. In this way, the temperature, flow rate, flow rate, etc. of the water manipulated through the display 300 may be controlled by the control device 400, such as a pump.

Accordingly, the smart faucet 10 of the present invention has a feature in which the user can control the temperature, flow rate, and flow rate of water by simply manipulating the display 300 .

(Example 2-1) The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and in Example 1-1, the control device 110 formed in the assembly 100 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water by the user; A control device 120 formed in the control device 110 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water set in the terminal and the display 300 by power; A hydraulic control device 130 connected to the control device 120 and formed in the water pipe 140 through which hot water is supplied to adjust the hydraulic pressure.

(Example 2-2) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 2-1, the operating device 110 manually or automatically discharges water.

(Embodiment 2-3) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 2-2, the control device 120 is formed of at least one or more actuators.

(Example 2-4) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 2-1, the hydraulic control device 130 is formed in the hot water water pipe 140 through which hot water is supplied.

(Embodiment 2-5) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 2-5, the control device 120 and the hydraulic control device 130 are controlled by the control device 400; do.

The present invention relates to the assembly 100, and specifically, the assembly 100 is formed on the top of the sink and bathtub 800, and water is discharged by a user's manipulation. Referring to FIG. 2, in this assembly 100, a control device 110 for manipulating the temperature and flow rate of water is formed, and the control device 110 is formed as a handle so that the user can manually manipulate the temperature and flow rate of water. can In addition, the control device 110 can be automatically operated by the control device 120, and the control device 120 is formed of at least one actuator or motor to control the opening and closing of water or the temperature of the water.

In addition, the assembly 100 is formed with a hydraulic control device 130, and the flow rate of cold water and hot water is maintained constant as the hydraulic pressure of hot water is controlled by the hydraulic control device 130.

(Embodiment 3-1) The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and in Embodiment 2-1, it is formed in the adjusting device 120 and vertically rotates the operating device 110 by power. adjusting device 121; It is formed at the lower end of the first adjusting device 121, and a second adjusting device 122 horizontally rotates the operating device 110 by power.

(Embodiment 3-2) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 3-1, the first control device 121 is integrally formed with the control device 110; includes.

(Embodiment 3-3) In Embodiment 3-1, the smart faucet of the present invention is formed at the lower end of the first control device 121 and the control device 110, and the second control device 122 A control plate rotated by the; includes.

(Example 3-4) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 3-3, the first control device 121 and the second control device 122 are controlled by the control device 400, respectively. including;

The present invention relates to the control device 120, and specifically, the control device 120 automatically operates the control device 110 by the control device 400. Referring to FIG. 2, the control device 120 is formed as an actuator to drive the control device 110, and the control device 120 vertically rotates the control device 110 to open and close the water. 121 and the second control device 122 is formed at the lower end of the first control device 121 to adjust the temperature of the water by rotating the control device 110 horizontally. The first control device 121 is integrally formed by being coupled to one side of the control device 110, and as the control device 110 is rotated vertically, the flow rate and flow rate can be adjusted and water can be blocked at the same time. Also, the first adjusting device 121 is formed as an actuator and, when controlled by the control device 400, rotates the operating device 110 vertically by means of a gear.

In addition, a control plate is formed at the lower end of the first control device 121 and the control device 110, and a second control device 122 is formed at the lower end of the control plate so that the temperature of the water can be adjusted by rotating the control plate horizontally. there is. At this time, the second adjusting device 122 is also formed as an actuator, and the first adjusting device 121 and the operating device 110 are controlled by the control device 400 to rotate.

(Example 4-1) The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and in Example 3-1, a filling box 131 formed in the hydraulic control device 130 and filled with hot water; A hydraulic pressure sensor 132 formed in the water pipe 140 connected to the filling box 131 and measuring the hydraulic pressure of hot water; It is connected to the hydraulic pressure sensor 132, and the pressure adjusting member 133 for adjusting the hydraulic pressure of the hot water as it goes up and down inside the filling box 131; includes.

(Example 4-2) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 4-1, the filling box 131 includes a connector to which the water pipe 140 is connected.

(Example 4-3) In Example 4-2, the smart faucet of the present invention includes a through hole formed at the lower end of the filling box 131 and through which the pressure adjusting member 133 passes.

(Example 4-4) In Example 4-2, the smart faucet of the present invention includes a pressure plate formed at an end of the pressure adjusting member 133 and in contact with an inner surface of the filling box 131; and a pressure bar extending to the lower end of the pressure plate and penetrating the filling box 131 .

(Example 4-5) The smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 4-4, includes a lifting cylinder formed at the lower end of the pressure bar and lifting and lowering the pressure plate.

The present invention relates to a hydraulic pressure regulator 130, and specifically, the hydraulic pressure regulator 130 controls the hydraulic pressure of hot water. Referring to FIG. 3 , the hydraulic control device 130 is formed in the water conduit 140 for supplying hot water to the assembly 100 and prevents the hydraulic pressure of the hot water from being changed according to the amount of cold water used. Hot water at the temperature set by the user must be constant when the flow rate of cold and hot water is constant. However, if the amount of hot water used in the household rapidly increases, the flow rate of hot water decreases, so that cold water may be supplied instead of hot water at the temperature set by the user. In order to prevent this, a filling box 131 is formed in the hot water pipe 140 through which hot water is supplied among the water pipe 140 and is supplied after the hot water is filled. A connector is formed to connect the plurality of water pipes 140 to each other. In addition, a pressure sensor 132 for measuring the oil pressure of hot water is formed in the filling box 131, and when it is determined that the pressure of hot water is lowered by the oil pressure sensor 132, a pressure adjusting member that rises and falls inside the filling box 131 (133).

And the pressure adjusting member 133 is formed to pass through the filling box 131 through a through-hole formed at the bottom of the filling box 131, and is formed to be the same as the inner end surface of the filling box 131, so that the filling box 131 ) is formed with a pressure plate that pushes the hot water filled in the upper part. In addition, a pressure bar protruding outward from the filling box 131 is formed at the lower end of the pressure plate, and the pressure bar is formed to contact the through hole of the filling box 131 through a sealing material. At this time, the lower end of the pressure bar is raised and lowered by the lifting cylinder, and when the pressure of the hot water is low as the pressure bar is raised and lowered, the pressure plate is raised to increase the pressure.

(Embodiment 5-1) The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and in Embodiment 4-1, the display unit 310 formed on the display 300 and expressing the temperature and flow rate of water; A control unit 320 formed on the display unit 310 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water by the user; A memory unit connected to the control unit 320 and storing the temperature and flow rate of water set by the user; includes.

(Example 5-2) In Example 5-1, the smart faucet of the present invention includes mirroring the display unit 310 with the user's terminal.

(Embodiment 5-3) In the smart faucet of the present invention, as in Embodiment 5-2, the control unit 320 is formed as a touch screen.

(Example 5-4) In Example 5-3, the smart faucet of the present invention includes a plurality of memory units to store the temperature and flow rate of water for a plurality of users, respectively.

The present invention relates to the display 300, and in detail, the display 300 is controlled by a user to control the temperature and flow rate of water discharged through the discharge pipe 200. Referring to FIG. 4, the display 300 is formed on the outside of the assembly 100 and is controlled by the user together with the control device 110, and the control device 110 manually controls the temperature and flow rate of water. Unlike, the display 300 automatically controls the temperature and flow rate of water by being mirrored with the user's operation or terminal. In addition, the display 300 has an expression unit 310 for displaying the current temperature and current flow rate of water, and a manipulation unit 320 for adjusting the temperature and flow rate of water by the user together with the display unit 310. The control unit 320 can control the temperature and flow rate of water by moving it horizontally or vertically or rotating it in a circular shape by the user.

In addition, a memory unit for storing the temperature and flow rate of water set in advance by a plurality of users is formed in the display unit 310, and when the user manipulates the information set in the memory unit, the temperature and flow rate of water set in advance are supplied. Since the desired water temperature and flow rate are different for each user in the household, the user can simply manipulate the water temperature, flow rate, and flow rate.

(Embodiment 6-1) The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and in Embodiment 5-1, connected to the control device 400 and formed in a household to transmit control information of the control device 400 communication server 410; a relay server 420 communicating with the communication server 410 and managing control information received from a plurality of households; and a terminal server 430 that communicates with the relay server 420 and is manipulated by a user.

(Embodiment 6-2) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 6-1, the communication server 410 is at least one control device selected from a kitchen, a living room, a room, and a bathroom formed inside the household ( 400) to communicate with;

(Embodiment 6-3) In the smart faucet of the present invention, as in Embodiment 6-1, the terminal server 430 is formed of a selected one among a user's mobile phone, tablet, PC, and wall pad.

The present invention relates to a control device 400, and specifically, the control device 400 is formed on the display 300 to control the temperature of hot water according to information manipulated by a user. Referring to FIG. 5, the control device 400 is formed on the display 300, and a communication server 410 is formed within a household to transmit control information controlled by the control device 400. At this time, the communication server 410 is wired or wirelessly connected to the control device 400 that controls facilities such as the kitchen, living room, room, and bathroom, and transmits control information controlled by the plurality of control devices 400 to the outside of the household. It is transmitted to the relay server 420 formed in In addition, the relay server 420 manages the control information received from the communication server 410 formed in a plurality of households, and the relay server 420 is formed by various smart devices such as a user's mobile phone, tablet, PC, wall pad, etc. and communicates with the terminal server 430. Accordingly, the information manipulated by the terminal server 430 is transferred to the control device 400 by the relay server 420 and the communication server 410, thereby controlling the temperature and flow rate of water.

(Embodiment 7-1) The present invention relates to a smart faucet, and in Embodiment 6-1, a storage unit 330 formed in the relay server 420 and receiving control information from a plurality of households; and a comparison unit that compares the control information stored in the storage unit 330 with the setting information set by the user in the terminal server 430.

(Example 7-2) In the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 7-1, the control device 400 reports that the control information controlled by the control device 400 is lower than the setting information compared by the comparison unit. and a controller for controlling the smart faucet 10 when determined.

(Example 7-3) The smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 7-2, includes generating big data by collecting information stored in the storage unit 330.

The present invention relates to the relay server 420, and specifically, the relay server 420 relays the communication server 410 and the terminal server 430. Referring to FIG. 5, the relay server 420 communicates with the communication server 410 to form a storage unit 330 that receives control information transmitted through the control device 400 formed in a plurality of households, Big data may be generated by collecting information stored in the storage unit 330 . In detail, it is possible to determine the temperature, flow rate, flow rate, etc. of water preferred by users according to the date, climate, etc. through the information stored in the storage unit 330, and the control information stored in the storage unit 330 and the user A comparison unit is formed to compare setting information such as temperature and flow rate of water operated by the terminal server 430 and the display 300 .

In addition, when it is determined that the control information is lower than the setting information as a result of comparison by the comparator, a control unit controlling the smart faucet 10 is formed.

(Example 8-1) The present invention relates to a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and in Examples 1-1 to 7-1, supply pipes for supplying cold water and hot water to the smart faucet 10, respectively ( 500); a connection pipe 510 connected to the supply pipe 500 and supplying water whose temperature is controlled to the smart faucet 10; A power generation device 600 that is connected to the connection pipe 510 and generates power as it rotates by the flow rate of cold water and hot water moving to the water pipe 140; A bypass device 700 connecting the generator 600 and the supply pipe 500 and bypassing cold water and hot water.

(Embodiment 8-2) The self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 8-1, is formed in the generator 600 and includes a battery 640 in which generated power is stored.

(Example 8-3) In Example 8-2, the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed in the battery 640 and stores the power generated by the generator 600. (640); A rechargeable battery 640 formed in the storage battery 640 and storing power by external power; includes.

(Example 8-4) In Example 8-1, the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention includes a cold water supply pipe 501 formed in the supply pipe 500 and supplying cold water; A hot water supply pipe 502 formed to be spaced apart from the cold water supply pipe 501 and supplying hot water; includes.

(Example 8-5) In the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 8-4, the ends of the cold water supply pipe 501 and the hot water supply pipe 502 are connected, and cold water and hot water are mixed. It includes; mixing device 503 for supplying.

(Example 8-6) In Example 8-1, the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed on the connection pipe 510 and shuts off the water supplied from the supply pipe 500. 511);

(Embodiment 8-7) The smart faucet self-power generation system of the present invention, in Embodiment 8-4, is formed in the on-off valve 511 and includes a fastening pipe 512 to which the bypass device 700 is fastened; includes

The present invention relates to a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and specifically, in the self-power generation system of a smart faucet, electric power required for the smart faucet 10 is charged by power generation according to the supply of cold water and hot water. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the self-power generation system of the smart faucet has a supply pipe 500 for supplying cold water and hot water to the water pipe 140, respectively, and the supply pipe 500 is a cold water supply pipe for supplying cold water. 501 and a hot water supply pipe 502 for supplying hot water are formed. A mixing device 503 is formed at the ends of the cold water supply pipe 501 and the hot water supply pipe 502, and the temperature of the hot water is determined in the mixing device 503. At this time, valves are formed in the cold water supply pipe 501 and the hot water supply pipe 502 to adjust the flow rate of cold water and hot water, and the temperature of the hot water can be adjusted in the mixing device 503 according to the flow rate of the cold water and hot water. In addition, the supply pipe 500 supplies cold water and hot water according to the manipulation of the smart faucet 10 .

In addition, a connection pipe 510 is formed between the supply pipe 500 and the water pipe 140, and a power generation device 600 is formed in the connection pipe 510 to rotate according to the flow rate of hot and cold water to generate electric power. In addition, the battery 640 is formed in the power generation device 600, and the battery 640 is a storage battery 640 that stores power generated by the power generation device 600 is formed alone or is powered by external power. A rechargeable battery 640 for storage may be formed at the same time. In addition, the storage battery 640 is connected to the control device 400 to determine the amount of charge of the storage battery 640 at all times. Cold water and hot water are not discharged through the smart faucet 10, but cold water or hot water is discharged through the bypass device 700. At this time, the water delivered through the bypass device 700 generates power in the generator 600, but is not discharged to the smart faucet 10, so power is not consumed.

Such a bypass device 700 is connected by a 'T' shaped fastening pipe 512 connected to the end of the on-off valve 511 formed in the supply pipe 500, and when the on-off valve 511 is closed, the bypass Cold water or hot water is bypassed through the device 700 to generate power in the power generation device 600 of the connection pipe 510.

Therefore, the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention generates power according to the flow rate of cold water or hot water.

(Example 9-1) The present invention relates to a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and in Example 8-1, it is formed in the power generation device 600 and is formed in the connection pipe 510 to move water A mobile box 610 to do; An impeller 620 formed inside the moving enclosure 610 and rotating by the flow rate; A power generation member 630 connected to the impeller 620 and generating electric power as it rotates.

(Example 9-2) The self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 9-1, is formed in the moving box 610 and includes a moving part 611 through which water moves; It is formed on one surface of the moving part 611, and the rotating part 612 in which the impeller 620 is accommodated and rotates; includes.

(Example 9-3) The self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 9-2, is formed on the moving part 611 and includes a pressure adjusting member 133 for adjusting the pressure. .

(Example 9-4) The self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 9-3, includes a guide protrusion formed on the moving part 611 and guiding the movement of water.

(Example 9-5) In Example 9-1, the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention includes a rotating shaft formed in the impeller 620 and penetrating the moving enclosure 610; A rotating plate 913 coupled to the rotating shaft and rotating by the flow rate; includes.

(Embodiment 9-6) In the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 9-5, the rotary plate 913 is formed by being bent in one direction.

The present invention relates to the generator 600, and specifically, the generator 600 generates power as it rotates by the flow rate according to the movement of cold water and hot water. Referring to FIG. 8 , the generator 600 generates power as it rotates by the flow rate of cold water and hot water moving into the moving box 610 . At this time, the power generation device 600 is formed in the connection pipe 510 to form a moving box 610 through which cold water or hot water moves, and the moving box 610 includes a moving part 611 through which water moves and a moving part ( 611) is formed on one side of the rotating part 612 is formed to accommodate the impeller 620 rotating by the flow rate of water. The rotating part 612 is formed in a circular shape to accommodate the impeller 620 formed in a circular shape, and as the separation distance between the impeller 620 and the rotating part 612 is formed short, the rotation of the impeller 620 is caused by the pressure of the water. make it smooth

Referring to FIG. 9 , the movable part 611 is formed so that water goes straight from the top of the rotating part 612, and the movable part 611 is formed to be separated so that the movable part 611 and the rotating part 612 are The pressure regulating member 133 is inserted into the contact position. The pressure adjusting member 133 is formed to be detachable from the moving part 611 and is formed to have a narrow diameter from one end to the other end to increase the pressure of water to increase the flow rate. Accordingly, the rotation of the impeller 620 may be increased to increase power generation efficiency.

In addition, guide protrusions are formed on the inner surface of the moving unit 611, and the guide protrusions protrude toward the impeller 620 to increase the rotational force of the impeller 620.

And the impeller 620 is formed with a rotating shaft penetrating the moving enclosure 610, a rotating body coupled to the rotating shaft is formed. A plurality of rotary plates 913 are coupled to the outside of the rotating body, and the rotary plate 913 is bent in the direction of water supplied to the moving unit 611 to rotate more effectively by the flow rate.

In addition, the power generation member 630 coupled to the rotating shaft of the impeller 620 is formed as a motor, and as the impeller 620 rotates, power is generated and stored as the battery 640 .

(Example 10-1) The present invention relates to a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and in Example 9-1, it is formed in the bypass device 700, and the supply pipe 500 and the power generation device 600 Bypass pipe 710 connecting the; An end of the bypass pipe 710 is coupled, and a bypass valve 720 formed in the supply pipe 500 to change the flow path of water; includes.

(Example 10-2) In the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 10-1, the bypass device 700 is formed when the charge amount of the battery 640 is less than the set charge amount, the bypass device ( 700) bypassing the water to generate power in the generator 600; includes.

(Example 10-3) In Example 10-1, the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed at the end of the water pipe 140 and bypassed to the bypass pipe 710 to generate the power generation device 600 It includes; a discharge pipe 141 through which the water passing through is discharged.

(Example 10-4) In the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Example 10-1, the discharge pipe 141 discharges water detoured to one selected from the drain 810, bathtub 800, and toilet. including;

(Example 10-5) The self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is in Example 10-1, wherein the bypass valve 720 controls the water flow path by the control device 400; .

The present invention relates to a bypass device 700, and specifically, the bypass device 700 bypasses cold water and hot water to generate power when the smart faucet 10 does not discharge water. Referring to FIG. 7, in this bypass device 700, a bypass pipe 710 connecting the supply pipe 500 and the power generation device 600 is formed, and the bypass pipe 710 is a hot water supply pipe 502 or a cold water supply pipe ( 501) to supply water to the generator 600. At this time, when water is supplied through the bypass pipe 710, the on/off valve 511 is operated to block the water delivered through the mixing device 503.

In addition, a bypass valve 720 is formed in the supply pipe 500 to supply water to the bypass pipe 710, and the bypass valve 720 controls the water flow path by the control device 400, and the battery 640 When the filling amount is formed below the set filling amount, the bypass valve 720 is operated to bypass the water to the bypass pipe 710. And the water delivered through the bypass pipe 710 is supplied to the generator 600 to generate power through the generator 600 .

In addition, the water passing through the power generation device 600 is delivered to the smart faucet 10 through the water pipe 140, but the water delivered through the bypass pipe 710 passes through the power generation device 600 to the discharge pipe 141. It is discharged. At this time, the discharge pipe 141 is formed in the water pipe 140, and the detoured water is delivered to the drain 810, the bathtub 800, the toilet, and the like.

Therefore, the bypass device 700 of the present invention has a feature of driving the generator 600 by supplying water through the bypass pipe 710 when the charge level of the battery 640 is low.

(Embodiment 11-1) The present invention relates to a bathroom control system utilizing a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and in Embodiments 1-1 to 10-1, it is controlled by the control device 400 The smart faucet 10 through which cold water and hot water are discharged; A bathtub 800 formed at the lower end of the smart faucet 10 and storing and draining discharged water; It is formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800, and the drainage device 900 opened and closed by power; includes.

(Example 11-2) In Example 11-1, a bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of a smart faucet of the present invention is formed in the bathtub 800 and includes a drain 810 through which water is drained; It extends to the lower end of the drain hole 810 and includes a drain pipe 820 through which water moves.

(Example 11-3) In Example 11-2, the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800 and rotates by the drained water. A drainage power generation device 930 that generates power; includes.

(Example 11-4) In Example 11-3, the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed in the drainage power generation device 930 and rotates according to the flow rate of drained water. Drainage impeller; includes.

The present invention relates to a bathroom control system using a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and specifically, referring to FIGS. to control the bathtub 800. The bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of such a smart faucet forms a smart faucet 10 that discharges cold water and hot water of which the temperature and flow rate of water are controlled as controlled by the control device 400, and the smart faucet 10 ) is formed in the bathroom where water is stored and drained, and a bathtub 800 and a sink are formed.

In addition, a drain hole 810 formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800 to drain water and a drain pipe 820 extending from the drain hole 810 are formed. At this time. A drainage device 900 that is opened and closed by power is formed in the drain hole 810, and as the drain device 900 is controlled by the control device 400, the user manipulates the terminal to open and close the drain hole 810 to drain water. It can be stored in the bathtub 800.

In addition, a drainage power generation device 930 is formed in the drain pipe 820 formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800, and the drainage power generation device 930 is a moving part for moving the drained water in the same way as the power generation device 600 ( 611) and a drain impeller formed on one surface of the moving part 611 to generate power.

Therefore, in the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the faucet of the present invention, the smart faucet 10 controlled by the control device 400 and the drainage device 900 allow the user to pour water into the bathtub 800 through the terminal. It has the feature of being able to store

(Example 12-1) The present invention relates to a bathroom control system using a self-power generation system of a smart faucet, and in Example 11-1, it is formed in the drainage device 900, and the bathtub 800 Drainage member 910 installed in the drain hole 810; It is formed at the lower end of the drain member 910 and, as one end moves up and down by the control device 400, a lifting device 920 that lifts and lowers the drain member 910; includes.

(Example 12-2) In Example 12-1, the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed on the drain member 910, and the drain 810 of the bathtub 800 ) Drain plate 911 coupled to; It extends to the lower end of the drain plate 911 and includes a drain plate support 912 formed to be in contact with the lifting device 920.

(Example 12-3) In Example 12-2, the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention is formed at the lower end of the drain plate support 912 and is mounted on the elevating device 920. A rotating plate 913 rotated by; includes.

(Embodiment 12-4) In the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of the smart faucet of the present invention, in Embodiment 12-3, the elevating device 920 is formed of a solenoid actuator.

The present invention relates to a drainage device 900, and specifically, the drainage device 900 is installed in the drain 810 of the bathtub 800 to store or drain water as controlled by the control device 400. Referring to FIGS. 12 to 13, the drain device 900 has a drain member 910 installed in the drain 810 of the bathtub 800 to be opened and closed, and the drain member 910 is of the bathtub 800. A drain plate 911 coupled to the drain hole 810 is formed. At this time, a sealing member is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the drain plate 911 to prevent water from moving through the drain hole 810, and a drain plate support 912 is formed at the lower end of the drain plate 911. In addition, the drain plate support 912 is formed by penetrating one side of the drain pipe 820 formed by bending, and the drain plate support 912 and the drain pipe 820 are sealed so that water drained to the drain pipe 820 does not escape. do.

In addition, an elevating device 920 is formed at the lower end of the drain plate support 912, and as the elevating device 920 is formed as a solenoid actuator, when an electrical signal is transmitted from the control device 400, one end moves up and down to drain the drainage member 910. ) to move. In addition, a rotating plate 913 is formed between the lifting device 920 and the drain plate support 912, and when one end of the rotating plate 913 is raised and lowered by the lifting device 920, the drain plate support formed at the other end of the rotating plate 913 ( 912 is to open and close the drain plate 911 in the drain hole 810 as it goes up and down.

10: smart faucet 100: combination
110: control device 120: control device
121: first adjusting device 122: second adjusting device
130: hydraulic control device 131: filling box
132: oil pressure sensor 133: pressure regulating member
140: water pipe 141: discharge pipe
142: discharge valve 200: discharge pipe
210: water temperature sensor 300: display
310: expression unit 320: control unit
330: storage unit 400: control device
410: communication server 420: relay server
421: storage unit 422: comparison unit
430: terminal server 500: supply pipe
501: cold water supply pipe 502: hot water supply pipe
503: mixer 510: connector
511: on-off valve 512: fastening pipe
600: power generation device 610: mobile enclosure
611: moving part 612: rotating part
620: impeller 630: power generation member
640: battery 650: pressure regulating member
700: bypass device 710: bypass pipe
720: bypass valve 800: bathtub
810: drain 820: drain pipe
900: drainage device 910: drainage member
911: drainage plate 912: drainage plate support
913: rotating plate 920: lifting device
930: drainage power generation device

Claims (20)

An assembly 100 to which the water pipe 140 to which cold water and hot water are supplied is coupled;
a discharge pipe 200 formed in the assembly 100 and having a discharge port through which water is discharged formed at one end;
a display 300 connected to the discharge pipe 200 and setting the temperature and flow rate of water;
A control device 400 formed on the display 300 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water according to set information;
a communication server 410 formed in the control device 400 and formed within a household to transmit control information of the control device 400;
a relay server 420 communicating with the communication server 410 and managing control information received from a plurality of households;
a terminal server 430 that communicates with the relay server 420 and is manipulated by a user;
a storage unit 330 formed in the relay server 420 and storing control information received from a plurality of households;
A smart faucet comprising a comparison unit that compares control information stored in the storage unit 330 with setting information set by the user in the terminal server 430.
The method of claim 1,
A manipulation device 110 formed on the assembly 100 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water by the user;
A control device 120 formed on the control device 110 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water set in the display 300 by power;
A smart faucet comprising a; hydraulic control device 130 connected to the control device 120 and formed in the water pipe 140 through which hot water is supplied to control hydraulic pressure.
The method of claim 2,
a first control device 121 formed on the control device 120 and vertically rotating the control device 110 by power;
A smart faucet comprising a; second control device 122 formed at the lower end of the first control device 121 and horizontally rotating the control device 110 by power.
The method of claim 2,
A filling box 131 formed in the hydraulic control device 130 and filled with hot water;
A hydraulic pressure sensor 132 formed in the water pipe 140 connected to the filling box 131 and measuring the hydraulic pressure of hot water;
A smart faucet including a pressure adjusting member 133 connected to the oil pressure sensor 132 and adjusting the oil pressure of the hot water as the filling box 131 moves up and down.
The method of claim 1,
a display unit 310 formed on the display 300 and displaying the temperature and flow rate of water;
A control unit 320 formed on the display unit 310 and controlling the temperature and flow rate of water by the user; includes,
The storage unit 330 is connected to the control unit 320 and stores the temperature and flow rate of water set by the user.
delete delete In the self-power generation system of any one of claims 1 to 5,
Supply pipes 500 respectively supplying cold water and hot water to the smart faucet 10;
a connection pipe 510 connected to the supply pipe 500 and supplying water whose temperature is controlled to the smart faucet 10;
A power generation device 600 that is connected to the connection pipe 510 and generates power as it rotates by the flow rate of cold water and hot water moving to the water pipe 140;
A smart faucet self-power generation system including a bypass device 700 connecting the power generation device 600 and the supply pipe 500 and bypassing cold water and hot water.
The method of claim 8,
A cold water supply pipe 501 formed in the supply pipe 500 and supplying cold water;
a hot water supply pipe 502 formed to be spaced apart from the cold water supply pipe 501 and supplying hot water;
A smart faucet self-power generation system comprising: a mixing device 503 connecting ends of the cold water supply pipe 501 and the hot water supply pipe 502 and mixing and supplying cold water and hot water.
The method of claim 9,
An opening/closing valve 511 formed in the connection pipe 510 and blocking water supplied from the supply pipe 500;
A self-power generation system of a smart faucet including a fastening pipe 512 formed in the opening/closing valve 511 and to which the bypass device 700 is fastened.
The method of claim 9,
A moving box 610 formed in the power generation device 600 and formed in the connection pipe 510 to move water;
An impeller 620 formed inside the moving enclosure 610 and rotating by the flow rate;
A self-power generation system of a smart faucet including a power generating member 630 connected to the impeller 620 and generating electric power as it rotates.
The method of claim 11,
A moving part 611 formed in the moving box 610 and moving water;
A self-power generation system of a smart faucet including a rotating part 612 formed on one surface of the moving part 611 and in which the impeller 620 is accommodated and rotated.
The method of claim 9,
A bypass pipe 710 formed in the bypass device 700 and connecting the supply pipe 500 and the power generation device 600;
A smart faucet self-power generation system including a bypass valve 720 to which an end of the bypass pipe 710 is coupled and formed in the supply pipe 500 to change the flow path of water.
The method of claim 13,
A smart faucet self-power generation system including a discharge pipe 141 formed at an end of the water pipe 140 and bypassed by the bypass pipe 710 and through which water passing through the power generation device 600 is discharged.
The method of claim 14,
A self-power generation system of a smart faucet including a discharge valve 142 formed at an end of the discharge pipe 141 and controlling the direction of the flow path to be changed to the discharge pipe 200 or the discharge pipe 141.
In the bathroom control system using the self-power generation system of any one of claims 9 to 15,
The smart faucet 10 controlled by the control device 400 to discharge cold water and hot water;
A bathtub 800 formed at the lower end of the smart faucet 10 and storing and draining discharged water;
A bathroom control system using a self-powered system of a smart faucet including a drainage device 900 formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800 and opened and closed by power.
The method of claim 16
a drain member 910 formed in the drain device 900 and installed in the drain hole 810 of the bathtub 800;
A self-powered smart faucet including; formed at the lower end of the drain member 910 and lifting and lowering the drain member 910 as one end of the drain member 910 moves up and down by the control device 400. Bathroom control system utilizing the system.
The method of claim 17
a drain plate 911 formed on the drain member 910 and coupled to the drain hole 810 of the bathtub 800;
a drain plate support 912 extending to the lower end of the drain plate 911 and being in contact with the elevating device 920;
A bathroom control system using a self-power generation system of a smart faucet including a rotary plate 913 formed at the lower end of the drain plate support 912 and rotated by the elevating device 920.
The method of claim 17
The elevating device 920 is formed of a solenoid actuator; a bathroom control system using a self-generating system of a smart faucet including.
The method of claim 16
A bathroom control system using a self-power generation system of a smart faucet including; a drainage power generation device 930 formed at the lower end of the bathtub 800 and generating power as it rotates by the drained water.