KR20200063370A - Water exchange system using the Internet of Things - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for automatically exchanging water of a water tank by using internet of things (IoT), the device comprising: a case; a 3-way solenoid valve; a flow velocity sensor; a driving unit; an IoT signal transmitting unit; and an IoT signal receiving unit. The case is formed in an L-curved pipe shape and includes a screw unit to be attached to a side wall unit of the water tank. The 3-way solenoid valve is arranged inside the case, and switches a mode to a water exchange mode for allowing a direction of water supplied through a circulation pump to flow into the inside of the water tank and a water drainage mode for discharging the water to the outside of the water tank. The flow velocity sensor is arranged inside the case and is arranged to confirm an operation of the 3-way solenoid valve. The driving unit is arranged inside the case, electrically connects a circuit to the 3-way solenoid valve, and controls a flow direction of the 3-way solenoid valve. The IoT signal transmitting unit transmits a controlling signal depending on a setting value inputted to the water exchange mode or the water drainage mode by a user. The IoT signal receiving unit is arranged inside the case, receives the signal transmitted in the IoT signal transmitting unit, and transmits the controlling signal of the 3-way solenoid valve to the driving unit. The present invention maximizes convenience for water tank management.

Description

Water exchange system using the Internet of Things}

The present invention allows the water of the water tank to be automatically changed (changed) through the mobile using the Internet of Things, thereby maximizing the convenience for the water tank management and stably attaching the side parts of the water tank without damaging it. It relates to a water tank automatic return device utilizing the.

The water tank device is a structure made of some surfaces made of transparent walls to hold water. In general, inside the water tank, devices capable of improving or maintaining the environment in the water tank are disposed so that aquatic organisms can live smoothly. The device applied in the prior art is largely a device for adjusting the temperature, oxygen amount, lighting, and the like of the water tank. In addition, a device that automatically supplies food for aquatic organisms as well as the environment of a water tank has been spread.

Among these, one of the most important parts of the water tank device is the water quality inside the water tank. Since water can be said to be in the tank, it is necessary to change the water regularly to reduce toxins in the water and remove substances that cause decay. However, in the case of a large tank, there is a problem in that it is difficult to move the tank itself. In order to solve this problem, a small pump or the like capable of manually draining and injecting water was used, but when the size of the water tank is large, there is a disadvantage in that a lot of labor is required for changing water.

In addition, conventional technologies have a problem in that the burden on consumers is high because a new device must be purchased to add a new function to an existing device capable of improving the environment of the tank.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0713260 "Water tank device having an automatic water supply and drainage system" and Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1562967 "Seawater aquarium automatic recovery system" are launched It is.

The Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0713260 "Water tank device having an automatic water supply and drainage system" is a prior art 1, and is composed of a water tank, a water supply pipe, a water supply pump, a drainage pump, a valve device, etc. having a drainage chamber.

The above-described "water tank device having an automatic water supply and drainage system" may solve some of the conventional problems, but the valve device, which is a component of the related art, is opened and closed to adjust the water level according to the signal of the water level measurement sensor. There is a disadvantage in that it is difficult to change the user when the user is far away when it is necessary, and it is impossible to add a function to an existing device.

The Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1562967, "Automatic Water Recycling System for Sea Fish Aquarium," is a prior art 2, and consists of a hopper, a transfer screw, a case, a sea salt input means, a cover, and a control unit for controlling the sensor.

The "automatic water return system of the saltwater aquarium" may solve some of the conventional problems, but it is equipped with a system that automatically returns depending on the sensor, so it cannot be changed according to the user's needs and functions in the existing device. The disadvantage is that you cannot add.

Patent document First application patent No. 10-0713260 "Water tank device having automatic water supply and drainage system" Patent Literature Prior Application Patent No. 10-1562967 "Automatic water return system of saltwater fish aquarium"

The present invention aims to provide an automatic water tank recovery device utilizing the Internet of Things that can maximize the convenience of water tank management by allowing the water in the water tank to be automatically changed (changed) through a mobile or a switch using the Internet of Things. do. In addition, it is possible to attach an automatic water tank automatic water recovery device that utilizes the Internet of Things stably without damaging the water tank during installation. do.

A case in which a pipe shape bent with an'L' shape, and including a screw portion to be attached to a side wall surface portion of the water tank; A three-way solenoid valve disposed on the inside of the case to switch between a return mode to allow the direction of water supplied through the circulation pump to flow into the water tank and a drainage mode to discharge water to the outside of the water tank; A flow rate sensor disposed inside the case and arranged to check whether the three-way solenoid valve is operated; A driving unit disposed inside the case and electrically connected to the three-way solenoid valve to control a flow path direction of the three-way solenoid valve; An IOT signal transmitting unit for sending a control signal according to a set value input by the user in a return mode or a drainage mode; Utilizing the Internet of Things, characterized in that it is disposed inside the case, receiving the signal sent by the IOT signal transmitting unit, and an IOT signal receiving unit for transmitting a control signal of the three-way solenoid valve to the driving unit A water tank automatic return device is a technical point.

It is preferable that the IOT signal transmitting unit is a water tank automatic recovery device utilizing the Internet of Things, characterized in that a control signal is transmitted to the three-way solenoid valve from a smartphone on which a mobile application is installed.

It is preferable to be a water tank automatic water exchange device using the Internet of Things, characterized in that it consists of a switch for wirelessly generating a control signal of the water tank automatic water exchange device using the Internet of Things.

The present invention aims to provide an automatic water tank recovery device utilizing the Internet of Things that can maximize the convenience of water tank management by allowing the water in the water tank to be automatically changed (changed) through a mobile or a switch using the Internet of Things. do. In addition, it is possible to attach the automatic water tank automatic recovery device using the Internet of Things stably without damaging the water tank during installation, and the advantage of providing the automatic water tank automatic water recovery device using the Internet of Things that can be used in addition to the existing water tank components have.

1 is a view showing the configuration of the automatic water tank recovery device using the Internet of Things, the present invention.
Figure 2 is a view showing the arrangement of the apparatus of the automatic water tank recovery device utilizing the Internet of Things, the present invention.
Figure 3a is a view showing a change in the flow path of the three-way solenoid valve of the automatic water tank return device using the Internet of Things the present invention.
Figure 3b is a view showing a change in the flow path of the three-way solenoid valve of the automatic water tank return device utilizing the Internet of Things the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which a three-way solenoid valve of a water tank automatic return device utilizing the Internet of Things according to the present invention is cased.
5 is a view showing an application example of an application for a mobile device of a water tank automatic exchange device utilizing the Internet of Things, the present invention.
6 is a view showing an example of application to the switch method of the automatic water tank recovery device using the Internet of Things, the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the automatic water tank recovery apparatus using the Internet of Things according to various embodiments of the present invention. The drawings to be introduced in the following are provided by way of example in order to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the drawings presented below and may be embodied in other forms.

In addition, the same reference numbers throughout the specification indicate the same components.

At this time, unless there are other definitions in the technical terms and scientific terms used, it has the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs, and the subject matter of the present invention is unnecessary in the following description and accompanying drawings Descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may be blurred will be omitted.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an automatic water tank automatic exchange device using the Internet of Things, and FIG. 2 is a device of an automatic water tank automatic exchange device using the Internet of Things. Each deployed state diagram is shown.

The water tank 40 of the present invention may generally be a structure for breeding at least one aquatic organism therein, wherein the water tank 40 may be made of glass or plastic, and the upper side may be selectively opened.

A circulation pump 20 may be disposed inside the water tank 40, and the circulation pump 20 is formed at the bottom of the water suction pipe 21 and the three-way solenoid valve 100 that sucks water inside the water tank. It is composed of a water discharge pipe 22 combined with the water inlet 130 so that water pumped to the water inlet 130 can be introduced.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B according to the first embodiment of the present invention, 3A is a view showing a water return mode through which water is discharged into the water tank, and 3B is a drainage mode for discharging water outside the water tank. It is a figure to show.

The three-way solenoid valve 100 is a water inlet 130 combined with the water discharge pipe 22, an internal discharge port for discharging water to the water tank 40 so as to circulate the water inside the water tank 40 ( 110), in order to exchange water in the water tank 40, it is composed of an external discharge port 120 for discharging water inside the water tank 40 to the outside.

In addition, when the ball portion 140 is disposed inside the three-way solenoid valve 100, and the driving unit 200 disposed on the top of the three-way solenoid valve 100 receives electricity from an external commercial power source, the driving unit The solenoid portion 150 electrically connected to the 200 rotates the ball portion 140.

The inside of the ball portion 140 is formed through a through-flow portion 141 that is bent through 90 degrees and formed through, and the through-flow portion 141 has a water inlet 130 of the three-way solenoid valve 100 on one side. Is connected, the other side may be selectively connected to the inner outlet 110 or the outer outlet 120 of the three-way solenoid valve 100.

In addition, a flow rate sensor 160 may be disposed in the inner discharge port 110 and the outer discharge port 120 of the three-way solenoid valve 100, and in some cases, the case 30 or the three-way solenoid valve ( 100).

In addition, through the signal obtained from the flow rate sensor 160, the user can check whether the three-way solenoid valve 100 is operated by a mobile device application. And, the flow rate sensor 160 is disposed inside the lower end of the inner discharge port 110 and the outer discharge port 120 or inside the pipe of the inlet of the inner discharge port 100 and the outer discharge port 120, respectively. Can be deployed.

When the water tank automatic recovery device 1000 utilizing the Internet of Things operates in a return mode, the ball 140 is rotated in one direction based on the vertical axis so that one side of the ball 140 communicates with the water inlet 130. The other side is arranged to communicate with the inner discharge port 110 so that the water introduced into the water inlet 130 is discharged to the inside of the water tank 40.

When the water tank automatic return device 1000 using the Internet of Things operates in a drainage mode, the ball part 140 is rotated in the other direction based on the vertical axis, so that one side of the ball part 140 is provided with the water inlet 130. It is arranged to communicate, and the other side is arranged to communicate with the external discharge port 120 so that the water flowing into the water inlet 130 is discharged to the outside of the water tank 40.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the driving part 200 is disposed on the upper side of the three-way solenoid valve 100, and is electrically connected to the ball part 140 and the ball part ( 140) to change the flow path of the three-way solenoid valve 100.

In addition, the driving unit 200 may include an adapter, an earth leakage breaker, and the like in a cable between the driving unit 200 and an external commercial power source. The earth leakage breaker may be configured to automatically cut off the voltage applied to the driving unit 200 when a problem such as an electric leakage occurs, and the adapter may control the 220v voltage used in Korea from an external commercial power source with the driving unit 200. It may be a device configured to convert to a compatible level.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the IOT signal transmitting unit 300 of the automatic water tank switching apparatus 1000 utilizing the Internet of Things according to the present invention will be described.

As a first example, a mobile device or a computer connected to an Internet network may be included. In addition, the user may be provided with functions such as monitoring, return mode, drainage mode, and schedule display through an application for a mobile device installed in the IOT signal transmission unit 300.

That is, the user selectively controls a button formed in the application for the mobile device to send a control signal for changing the flow path of the three-way solenoid valve 100.

As a second example, the IOT signal transmitting unit 300 of the automatic water tank returning device 1000 using the Internet of Things is set to one or more groups when a plurality of water tanks 40 are arranged, and the water tank is automatically utilized using the Internet of Things. It may be formed of a switch to control the water exchange device 1000. A plurality of switches may be formed, and a plurality of devices may be connected to one switch. In addition, the switch may be divided into a switch with a drainage mode and a switch with a return mode.

When the user presses the switch to which the set function is applied, the water tank 40 in which the water tank automatic recovery device 1000 using the Internet of Things is installed is driven according to the set value so that the water inside the water tank 40 is drained or returned. Can be.

The IOT signal receiving unit 400 of the water tank automatic exchange device 1000 utilizing the Internet of Things, the inventor of the present invention, comprises a Wi-Fi module or an RF module capable of receiving a control signal transmitted by the IOT signal transmitting unit 300 Can be. Of course, if the data communication is possible in the present invention, other communication modules may be formed.

When the driving unit 200 transmits the signal sent from the IOT signal transmitting unit 300 to the IOT signal receiving unit 400, the driving unit 200 drives to the set value corresponding to the received signal to drive the three-way solenoid The ball portion 140 disposed inside the valve 100 is rotated and a pump is driven to circulate or discharge water inside the water tank 40.

Referring to FIG. 4 according to the first embodiment of the present onset, the three-way solenoid valve 100, the driving unit 200, and the IOT receiving unit 400 may be disposed inside the case 30. The case 30 may be formed of a plastic material, and may prevent damage to the electrical circuit, corrosion, and rust. In addition, a hole (not shown) in which the inner discharge port 110 and the water inlet port 130 formed in the three-way solenoid valve 100 may be disposed may be formed in the case 30, and water may be formed through the hole. A rubber packing may be formed between the hole, the inner outlet 110, and the water inlet 130 so as not to flow.

In addition, the case 30 is a pipe shape bent with an'L' shape, and more specifically, may be formed in a shape in which a cross bar and a vertical bar communicate. The three-way solenoid valve 100 may be disposed on the inner bottom surface of the cross case of the case 30, and a thread portion 31 is formed on the side surface of the vertical bar to form the water tank 40 on the side wall surface of the water tank 40. It can be formed so as to be able to combine without damage. In more detail, the screw portion 31 is disposed on an upper side of the side wall surface of the water tank 40 and is made of an inner plate and a bolt padded inside the water tank 40, and a male thread formed on the side surface of the vertical bar. It can be done.

That is, after the inner plate is placed on the inside of the water tank 40 and placed so as to face the male screw portion formed on the vertical stand of the case 30, the male screw portion may be screwed to the inner plate and the male screw portion. At this time, as the male screw portion is screwed, the side wall surface of the water tank 40 disposed between the inner plate and the vertical bar is tightened to fix the case 40.

In addition, the case 40 may include an inner plate (not shown) that can be padded so that the male screw portion is smoothly coupled.

In addition, a partition wall is formed inside the case 30 so that the end portion of the inner outlet 110 is blocked from the case 30 so that water discharged from the inner outlet 110 does not flow back into the case 30. do. That is, a hole through which the inner discharge port 110 can be disposed is formed on the partition wall formed in the case 30, and a rubber packing is formed between the hole and the inner discharge port 110 to increase airtightness.

In addition, it is preferable that holes are formed on the lower surfaces of the horizontal and vertical columns forming the case 30 so that the water inlet 130 and the external outlet 120 are disposed.

Then, when the case 30 is attached to the water tank 40 using the screw portion 31, one side of the case 30 can discharge water from the inner discharge port 110 into the water tank inside. In the inner direction of the water tank 40, the other side may be arranged in the outer direction of the water tank 40 to discharge water from the external discharge port 120 to the outside.

The water tank automatic exchange device 1000 using the Internet of Things, the inventor of the present invention,

First, a mode setting value of a system is designated by executing the application for the mobile device through the IOT signal transmission unit 300. In addition, a control signal is sent from the IOT signal transmitting unit 300 to the IOT signal receiving unit 400, and a sharer that can exchange data between the IOT signal transmitting unit 300 and the IOT signal receiving unit 400 or A Wi-Fi device is disposed, and the driving unit 200 is driven to match the set value according to the control signal transmitted to the IOT signal receiving unit 400.

For example, when the user sets the water return mode through the application for the mobile device, a shaft (not shown) coupled to the solenoid unit 150 electrically connected to the driving unit 200 rotates in one direction based on a vertical axis. The ball portion 140 coupled with the shaft rotates together. In addition, one side of the through passage portion 141 formed through the inside of the ball portion 140 rotates in communication with the water inlet 130, and the other side can be arranged to communicate with the inner outlet 110. . And the water inside the water tank 40 discharged from the circulation pump 20 flows into the water inlet 130 through the water discharge pipe 22, and the introduced water flows from the through passage part 141 to the inside. It is introduced into the water tank 40 through the outlet 110 again.

In addition, when the user sets the drain mode through the application for the mobile device, the shaft coupled to the solenoid 150 electrically connected to the driving unit 200 rotates in the other direction based on the vertical axis to be coupled with the shaft. The ball 140 rotates together. In addition, one side of the through-pass portion 141 formed through the inside of the ball portion 140 rotates in communication with the water inlet 130, and the other side can be arranged to communicate with the external outlet 120. . And the water inside the water tank 40 discharged from the circulation pump 20 flows into the water inlet 130 through the water discharge pipe 22, and the introduced water flows from the through passage part 141 to the outside. It is discharged to the outside of the water tank 40 through the outlet 120.

As described above, in the present invention, specific matters such as specific components and the like have been described by the limited embodiment drawings, but these are provided only to help the overall understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is limited to the above-described one embodiment No, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations from these descriptions.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and should not be determined, and all claims that are equivalent or equivalent to the scope of the present invention as well as the scope of the claims described below belong to the scope of the spirit of the present invention. will be.

20: circulating pump 21: water suction pipe
22: water discharge pipe 30: case
31: thread 40: water tank
100: 3-way solenoid valve 110: internal outlet
120: external outlet 130: water inlet
140: ball portion 150: solenoid portion
141: through passage 160: flow sensor
200: driving unit 300: IOT signal transmission unit
400: IOT signal receiver

Claims (3)

A case 30 having a pipe shape bent with a letter'a', including a screw portion 31 to be attached to a side wall surface portion of the water tank 40;
A three-way solenoid valve (100) disposed inside the case (30) to switch between a return mode to allow the direction of water supplied through the circulation pump (20) to flow into the water tank and a drainage mode to be discharged outside the water tank (100) );
A flow velocity sensor 160 disposed inside the case 30 to check whether the three-way solenoid valve 100 operates;
A driving unit 200 disposed inside the case 30 and electrically connected to the three-way solenoid valve 100 to control a flow direction of the three-way solenoid valve 100;
An IOT signal sending unit 300 for sending a control signal according to a set value input by the user in a return mode or a drainage mode;
IOT signal receiving unit disposed inside the case 30, receiving the signal sent from the IOT signal transmitting unit 300, and transmitting a control signal of the three-way solenoid valve 100 to the driving unit 200 (400); automatic water tank recovery device using the Internet of Things, characterized in that it comprises a According to claim 1,
The IOT signal transmission unit 300,
Automatic water tank recovery system using the Internet of Things, characterized in that it transmits a control signal to the three-way solenoid valve (100) from a smartphone with a mobile application installed. According to claim 1,
The IOT signal transmission unit 300,
Automatic water tank recovery system using the Internet of Things, characterized in that it consists of a switch that wirelessly generates a control signal of the automatic water tank recovery system (1000) using the Internet of Things.

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