KR20110060598A - Cool and hot water control apparatus having a hot water supplying unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cold / hot water control device having a hot water supply unit installed in a sink or a bathroom to selectively provide hot water or cold water, wherein the water is supplied from a water source without installing a hot water supply or a separate boiler by a central supply method. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold and hot water control device having an economical, functional hot water supply unit can supply hot water through heating in the device itself to discharge the. Cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit of the present invention for achieving the above object is the first and second inlet port receiving water from the external water source and the discharge port for discharging water and the water supply to communicate the inlet port and the discharge port A faucet body having a passageway; A faucet handle installed on the faucet body to control an opening degree of a water supply path to adjust a water supply amount; Heating means for heating the water supplied to the power supply body; A control unit including an electronic circuit for controlling the heating amount of said heating means; A discharge port formed at one side of the power outlet body; A shower connected to the discharge port through a hose member; A switching valve for switching the water supplied to the discharge port or the discharge port; And a connection member for applying electric power from an external power source to the heating means.

Water tap, hot water supply device, heating means, water supply passage, control unit, hot water

Description

Hot and Cold Water Control Unit with Hot Water Unit {COOL AND HOT WATER CONTROL APPARATUS HAVING A HOT WATER SUPPLYING UNIT}

The present invention relates to a device installed in a sink or a bathroom to selectively discharge or mix hot or cold water to discharge, supply from a water supply source without the need to install a separate boiler for hot water supply or hot water supply by a central supply method The present invention relates to a cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit that is economical and functional because it can supply hot water through heating in the device itself to discharge water.

In general, the faucet is a bracket that is installed in the water supply outlet of the installation facilities, such as sinks and bathrooms to selectively discharge or mix the hot or cold water.

Commonly used hot water supply method is divided into a central (local) supply method and a boiler supply method.

In the central (regional) supply method, hot water is collectively supplied to each facility through heating facilities installed in one area of a building or a specific area. This approach will be limited depending on the area of use.

In contrast, the boiler supply method is a method of supplying heated hot water through a boiler in each individual use facility.

Thus, the configuration of a general water supply receiving hot water through a central (local) supply method or a boiler supply method will be described with reference to FIG. 1. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a general water tap.

As shown in FIG. 1, a general power outlet 10 includes a power outlet body 3 having an inlet port 1 through which water is introduced into one side and a discharge port 2 on the other side; It is configured on the upper side of the receiver body (3) includes a water supply knob (4) for opening and closing the water supply and selection of hot and cold water. In addition to this, a shower (7) connected to the discharge port (5) on one side of the power outlet body (3) via a flexible hose (6) is installed, in this case the discharge port (3) in the discharge port ( And a diverter valve 9 for diverting to discharge to 2 or to shower 7.

On the other hand, a separate inlet port (not shown) is installed in the faucet body 10 to receive hot water by the boiler supply method.

Supply of hot water through the power outlet 10 is configured to receive hot water by the central (region) supply or hot water by boiler heating.

However, in the case where hot water is supplied by a conventional central (local) supply method or a boiler supply method, there is a problem in that hot water is not supplied when a failure or repair of the central supply facility or the boiler is required.

In the hot water supply by a boiler supply method through a general water tap, the water existing between the water tap body and the shower head is discharged in a cold state before the supply, and a predetermined time (2 to 3 minutes) until the hot water is supplied at an appropriate temperature. Not only does this take place, but also waste water is generated during this time, there is a problem that the electricity consumption and gas consumption for operating the boiler occurs.

In addition, in the configuration of the conventional water heater, it is necessary to arbitrarily determine an appropriate temperature state, and if the knob is incorrectly adjusted due to the carelessness of the user (especially a child), hot water may be discharged to expose the risk of burns. There is this.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, there is no need to receive hot water through a separate hot water supply source, such as a central (local) supply method or a boiler supply method, a device for discharging water received from the water supply source It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold / hot water control device having a hot water supply unit capable of supplying hot water through heating in itself.

In addition, the present invention can be supplied with hot water in a relatively short time from the hot water supply operation of the operator to reduce time waste and water consumption, and is cheaper than the existing boiler installation cost, economical, having a hot water supply device, but also a general number Another purpose is to provide a competitive cold and hot water control device that can be employed like a light bulb.

In addition, the present invention is easy to adjust the temperature of the hot water, can be displayed visually has excellent usability, in particular can be controlled to maintain a proper temperature cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit that can prevent the risk of burns There is another purpose to provide.

The solution to the problem of the present invention is not limited to those mentioned above, and other solutions not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The present invention for achieving the above object, the water outlet body having at least one inlet port receiving the water and the discharge port for discharging the water and the water supply passage for communicating the inlet port and the discharge port; A faucet handle installed on the faucet body to adjust a water supply amount; Heating means for heating the water supplied to the power supply body; A control unit including an electronic circuit for controlling said heating means; And it provides a cold and hot water control device having a hot water unit including a connection member for connecting to apply electric power from the external power source to the heating means.

The present invention is a discharge port formed on one side of the receiving body; A shower connected to the discharge port through a hose member; It may further include a switching valve for switching the flow path so that the water to be supplied to one of the discharge port or discharge port, the hose member is integrally extended from the heating means, or formed separately from the heating means to control It may comprise heating means controlled by the unit.

The heating means is preferably installed embedded in the water supply passage or around the hose or insulated and installed on the water supply passage or the hose wall.

Preferably, the water supply passage of the faucet body forms a passage having a wave shape or a vortex or a combination of the wave shape and the vortex.

The present invention may further include a heat insulating member on one side facing the outside of the heating means.

The control unit includes a rotation position detecting member which is provided on the power outlet handle side and detects a rotation position of the handle in the cold / hot water control direction, and supplies current to the heating means in accordance with the position detected by the detecting member. Can be configured to control.

The present invention provides a detection sensor for detecting the temperature of hot water supplied through the water supply passage of the water receiving body; And an external control unit configured to communicate with the control unit via wired / wireless to transmit a signal to the control unit and to display information from the control unit.

The external control unit further includes a temperature setting means including a temperature setting electronic circuit for setting the temperature, and transmits the temperature set by the temperature setting means to the control unit to control the power supplied to the heating means. It is preferred to be configured.

The external control unit further includes a shutoff circuit for automatically preventing the temperature of the water from exceeding a certain level and an operation button for turning on / off the operation of the shutoff circuit, wherein the shutoff circuit includes hot water detected by the detection member. When the information of the temperature exceeds a certain temperature or more, it may be configured so that no further power is supplied from the control unit.

According to the integrated hot water supply tap of the present invention, the hot water is supplied through the heating at the tap itself without the need for receiving hot water through a separate hot water supply source such as a central (local) supply method or a boiler supply method. The effect is not restricted.

In addition, the present invention can be supplied with hot water in a relatively short time from the hot water supply operation to reduce time waste and water consumption, it is cheaper than the existing boiler installation cost is economical effect.

In addition, the present invention can be employed in a facility to which a general water tap used in the central (local) supply method or boiler supply method is applied, there is an effect having a versatility.

In addition, the present invention is easy to adjust the temperature of the hot water has excellent usability, in particular can be controlled to maintain a proper temperature has the effect of preventing the risk of burns.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

Cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to the present invention includes a power outlet body having an inlet port for receiving water and a discharge port for discharging; A faucet handle installed on the faucet body to adjust a water supply amount; Heating means for heating the water supplied in the power supply body; A control unit including an electronic circuit for controlling said heating means; And a connecting member connecting to apply power from the external power source to the heating means.

The faucet body further comprises a discharge port, and further comprises a shower connected to the discharge port through a hose member, the hose member is configured with a hose heating means controlled by the control unit.

The control unit includes a detection member provided on the side of the power outlet handle for detecting a rotational position of the handle in the cold / hot water control direction, and controlling the supply of current to the heating means in accordance with the position detected by the detection member. And to control the temperature.

The present invention provides a detection sensor for detecting the temperature of the hot water supplied; And an external control unit configured to be separated from the power outlet body to control the control unit by communicating with the control unit via wired / wireless and to display information from the control unit.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a specific embodiment of the cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cold / hot water control device 100 having the hot water supply unit of the present invention includes a water inlet body having an inlet port 111 for receiving water from an external water source and a discharge port 112 for discharging water. 110; A faucet handle (120) installed on the faucet body (110) to control an opening degree of a water supply path to adjust a supply amount of water; Heating means (130) for heating the water supplied is installed in the water supply body (110); A control unit 140 including an electronic circuit for controlling the heating amount of the heating means 130; And a connection member 150 connected to apply power from the external power source to the heating means 140.

In FIG. 2, the inlet port 111 of the faucet body 110 is configured as one, but generally includes two inflow ports so that the inlet / outlet water line may be employed in a facility in which a hot / cold water supply line is installed. Can be. Since such a configuration is obvious to those skilled in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The faucet handle 120 is driven up and down to control the opening degree of the water supply passage of the faucet body 110 to adjust the amount of water supplied. In addition, the power outlet knob 120 is configured to be rotated in the left and right direction (ie, the hot / cold water selection direction) so that the rotation position is detected by the rotation position detecting member of the control unit to be described later.

The heating means 130 generates heat by converting electrical energy supplied from an external power source into thermal energy, and is installed by being embedded around the water supply passage of the power outlet body 110.

As another form of the installation example of the heating means 130, the heating means 130 is installed on the wall of the water supply passage of the power outlet body 110, in this case resin-coated or self-sealing to have watertightness and insulation It is preferable that it is comprised so that it may coat | cover.

The heating means 130 is arranged in a dense corrugated form when embedded around the water supply passage or installed on the wall of the water supply passage so as to maximize heat transfer from the water supply passage of the water supply body to the flowing water.

In addition, the path of the water supply passage can be formed so as to increase the heat transfer area for efficient heat transfer to the water passing through the water supply passage by the heating means 130. Figure 3 schematically shows the configuration of an example of the water supply passage and the heating means installed in the water outlet of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the waveform of the entire length of the water supply passage 113 (indicated by the dotted lines) formed in the power outlet body 110 may be extended from the inlet port 111 to the discharge port 112 as much as possible. It may be configured as. In this case, the heating means 130 (shown by a dashed-dotted line) is installed in the periphery of the water supply passage 113 or the wall of the water supply passage 113.

In FIG. 3, the water supply passage 113 of the power outlet body 110 is shown as a waveform, but any structure may be used as long as the structure can extend the water supply passage 113 as much as possible. It is also possible to have a structure in which a spiral is combined.

In addition, the outer side, that is, the outer side of the heating means 130, it is preferable to further include a heat insulating member (not shown) so that the heat emitted from the heating means can be concentrated on the inner side, that is, the water supply passage. Accordingly, the heat generated from the heating means 130 can be concentrated to the inner side without dissipating to the outer side, so that the heat transfer to the water passing through the water supply passage can be performed more efficiently.

On the other hand, the control unit 140 includes a rotation position detecting member (not shown) which is provided on the side of the power outlet knob 120 to detect the rotation position of the handle in the cold and hot water control direction (left and right directions), The amount of heating of the heating means is controlled by controlling the supply of current to the heating means 130 according to the position detected by the member.

In other words, when the faucet handle 120 is rotated to the hot water side, the rotation position detecting member detects the current position of the handle, and transmits a corresponding detection signal to the control unit 140, thereby controlling. The unit 140 controls the amount of heat generated by the heating means 130 by controlling the amount of current supplied to the heating means 130 in response to the detection signal.

The rotation position detecting member can be applied to a variety of known configurations. As an example, the rotation position detecting member is a photosensor, the sensing unit is formed in the faucet body 110, the sensing hole formed at predetermined intervals in the faucet handle 120 is opposed to. Therefore, when the faucet handle 120 is rotated in the left and right direction, a sensing operation is performed at a portion without a sensing hole, and a sensing operation is not counted at a portion having a sensing hole so that the sensing operation is countered. Will be detected.

In addition, the cold and hot water control device 100 having a hot water supply unit of the present invention further includes a detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the temperature of the hot water supplied through the water supply passage of the power outlet body 110. In this case, the control unit 140 communicates with the wired / wireless to send a signal to the control unit 130, the outside is configured to be separated from the power outlet body 110 to display information from the control unit 130 It further includes a control unit (not shown).

With this configuration, the user can easily know the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detection sensor through the numerical value displayed on the external control unit.

The external control unit may include a temperature setting electronic circuit for setting a temperature, and may further include temperature setting means for transmitting the set temperature to the control unit to control the power supplied to the heating means.

In this case, the user sets the temperature of the hot water supplied through the temperature setting means to a predetermined temperature so that hot water at an appropriate temperature can always be provided.

The external control unit may further include a blocking circuit for automatically preventing the temperature of the water from exceeding a predetermined level or more, and an operation button for turning on / off the operation of the blocking circuit. When the information of the hot water temperature detected by the detection member exceeds a certain temperature or more, the interruption circuit of the external control unit may block the risk of burn in advance by preventing further power from being supplied from the control unit.

Cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention as described above, the water supply passage 113 of the faucet body 110 by the heating means 130 is installed on the faucet body 110 itself. By heating the water passing through it can provide hot water, it is possible to adjust the temperature of the hot water heated through the control unit 130 in accordance with the rotation position (cold temperature position) of the power outlet knob 120.

In addition, the temperature of the hot water supplied through the external control unit installed outside can be set while visually checking, and hot water above a predetermined set temperature can be blocked so as to prevent the risk of burns in advance.

Next, a cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4. Figure 4 is a perspective view schematically showing a cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment is similar to the above-described embodiment, except that it further includes a shower unit and two inflow ports. In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted, and only differences will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the cold / hot water control device 100 having the hot water supply unit according to the present embodiment includes first and second inflow ports 111 that receive water from an external water source, and a discharge port 112 that discharges water. A power outlet body (110) having a water supply passage communicating the inlet port and the outlet port; A faucet handle (120) installed on the faucet body (110) to control an opening degree of a water supply path to adjust a supply amount of water; Heating means (130) for heating the water supplied is installed in the water supply body (110); A control unit 140 including an electronic circuit for controlling the heating amount of the heating means 130; A discharge port 116 formed at one side of the power outlet body; A shower unit 300 connected to the discharge port 116 through a hose member 200; A switching valve 300 for switching the supplied water to be supplied to the discharge port 112 or the discharge port 116; And a connection member 150 connected to apply power from the external power source to the heating means 130.

The hose member 200 includes a hose heating means 210 integrally extended from the heating means 130 or formed separately from the heating means 130 and controlled by the control unit 140.

Like the heating means 130 described above, the hose heating means 210 of the hose member 200 generates heat by converting electrical energy supplied from an external power source into thermal energy, and surrounds the water supply passage of the hose member 200. It is embedded in or installed on the inner wall of the hose member, and is resin-coated or hermetically coated itself to have watertightness and insulation. The hose heating means 210 is arranged in a dense corrugated form when embedded around the water supply passage or installed on the wall of the water supply passage so as to maximize heat transfer from the inside of the hose member 200 to the water. Since 200 has flexibility, it is arranged in consideration of this.

In FIG. 4, the inlet port 111 of the faucet body 110 is composed of two and generally may be employed in a use facility in which a hot / cold water supply line is installed.

Therefore, the present embodiment may be connected to a general hot / cold water supply line, and is used as a general water inlet for receiving hot water even without using a hot water supply device, and when hot water is not supplied from a hot water supply source, hot water by a heating means is used. It has multi functionality that can be supplied.

The power outlet knob 120 is configured to be rotated in a left-right direction (ie, a hot / cold water selection direction) so that the rotation position is detected by the rotation position detecting member of the control unit described later.

Cold and hot water control device 100 having a hot water supply unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, such that the water is supplied to the shower head 300 by operating the switch valve 300, the installation on the faucet body 110 itself The water passing through the water supply passage 113 of the power outlet body 110 by the heating means 130 is primarily heated, and again by the hose heating means 200 installed in the hose member 200 It is heated and supplied to the user.

Therefore, when the shower 300 is used, it is possible to supply hot water more quickly and reliably than when only the power outlet body 110 is used.

The embodiments and drawings attached to this specification are merely to clearly show some of the technical ideas included in the present invention, and those skilled in the art can easily infer within the scope of the technical ideas included in the specification and drawings of the present invention. Modifications that can be made and specific embodiments will be apparent that both are included in the scope of the invention.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a general water tap.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a view schematically showing a configuration of an example of a water supply passage and a heating means installed therein in the power outlet of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view schematically showing a cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

* A brief description of the main drawing codes *

100: water outlet 110: water outlet body

120: power outlet handle 130: heating means

140: control unit 150: connecting member

200: hose member 210: hose heating means

300: shower head 400: switching valve

Claims (10)

A power outlet body including at least one inlet port receiving water and a discharge port for discharging water and a water supply passage 113 communicating the inlet port and the discharge port; A faucet handle installed on the faucet body to adjust a water supply amount; Heating means for heating the water supplied to the power supply body; A control unit including an electronic circuit for controlling said heating means; And Cold and hot water control device with a hot water supply unit, characterized in that it comprises a connection member for connecting to apply power to the heating means from an external power source. The method of claim 1, A discharge port formed at one side of the power outlet body; A shower connected to the discharge port through a hose member; Cold and hot water control device with a hot water supply unit, characterized in that it further comprises a switching valve for switching the flow path so that the water supplied to one of the discharge port or discharge port. The method of claim 2, The hose member And a heating means integrally extending from said heating means or formed separately from said heating means and controlled by said control unit. The method according to claim 2 or 3, The heating means Cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit, characterized in that installed in the water supply passage or around the hose (embedding) is installed or insulated and installed on the water supply passage or hose wall. The method of claim 1, The hot and cold water control device with a hot water supply unit, characterized in that the water supply passage of the faucet body to form a corrugated or vortex or a passage of a combination of the waveform and the vortex. 5. The method of claim 4, Cold and hot water control device with a hot water unit, characterized in that it further comprises a heat insulating member on one side facing the outer side of the heating means. The method of claim 1, The control unit A rotational position detecting member provided on the side of the power outlet knob to detect a rotational position of the handle in the cold / hot water control direction; Cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit, characterized in that configured to control the supply of current to the heating means in accordance with the position detected by the detection member. The method of claim 7, wherein A detection sensor for detecting a temperature of hot water supplied through a water supply passage of the faucet body; And And an external control unit configured to communicate with the control unit by wire / wireless to send a signal to the control unit and to display information from the control unit. The method of claim 8, The external control unit further includes a temperature setting means including a temperature setting electronic circuit for setting a temperature, Cold and hot water control device having a hot water supply unit, characterized in that for controlling the power supplied to the heating means by transmitting the temperature set by the temperature setting means to the control unit. 10. The method of claim 9, The external control unit further includes a cut-off circuit for automatically preventing the temperature of the water exceeds a certain amount and an operation button for turning on / off the operation of the cut-off circuit, And the cutoff circuit is configured such that when the information of the hot water temperature detected by the detection member exceeds a predetermined temperature or more, no more power is supplied from the control unit.

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