RU2786940C1 - Intelligent screen control system for bath and/or shower areas - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: dry areas protecting equipment.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to equipment for protecting dry areas in a bathroom or shower room from splashes during the showering process. The system includes at least one motion sensor (1) configured to issue signals for automatic control of the curtain, a curtain (3) that can be deployed and retracted in order to protect dry areas from splashes during the showering process, an actuator (4) for deploying and retracting the shutter, an automatic shutter controller (2) configured to receive signals generated by the motion sensor for automatic shutter control based on the signals received from the motion sensor. The controller for automatic control is configured to provide monitoring of the bathroom and/or shower room until the movement signal disappears, as well as with the ability to hold the curtain open for a specified time depending on the area of the curtain web, the area of the room and the level of humidity in the room until it is completely drying, as well as with the possibility of raising the curtain after a predetermined period of time required for complete drying.

EFFECT: drying efficiency of the curtain is increased, the possibility of automatic control of the curtain and the technical means of shower rooms is provided.

4 cl, 2 dwg

Description

Technical field

The invention relates to equipment for protecting dry areas in a bathroom or shower room from splashes during the showering process.

State of the art

Known devices for bathrooms from patents CN 105962821, CN 208909990 to protect dry areas in the bathroom or in the shower room from splashes during showering.

The closest analogue can be chosen as a moisture-proof shower screen for a bathroom known from CN 212927673, which consists of an upper seat and a shower screen body, support posts are located symmetrically on both sides of the top seat, a drive motor is located on the support posts, the output shaft of the drive motor is connected with a transmission shaft, the mounting posts are symmetrically located at the bottom of the upper seat between the support posts, and the roller blind winder is located between the two mounting posts. The transmission shaft passes through the support post and the mounting post and is connected to one end of the web take-up roller, and the other end of the web take-up roller is rotatably connected to the mounting post. By rotating the motor in forward and reverse direction, the dryer brushes can be attached to the front and back side of the shower screen, when the body is rolled up, the dryer brushes can clean the front and back side of the shower screen.

The disadvantage of this device is its technical complexity and, as a consequence, the bulkiness due to the presence of support legs and the engine located on the racks. And also the low efficiency of cleaning the web from moisture, since, according to the product description, the cleaning process with the help of drying brushes occurs in a rolled state, which means that most of the web wound on the shaft is not available for cleaning.

Technical problem

A common technical problem is the creation of a compact, visually aesthetic, effective and at the same time convenient in everyday life system for splash protection of dry areas in bathrooms and showers. In the known samples, in addition to problems with installation and operation arising as a result of the bulky design, the main problem is the low efficiency of drying the splash protection sheet. Devices known from the prior art only mechanically remove capillary moisture from the surface of the curtains, while the fabric from which the curtain is made can remain wet, since part of the moisture is absorbed into it and cannot be removed mechanically. As a result of the low efficiency of drying, the canvas quickly becomes unusable due to the formation of microorganisms on the surface.

The essence of technology

The technical result of the claimed invention is the solution of the above technical problem. That is, the curtain, in addition to mechanical removal of moisture from it, is additionally subjected to drying, which is carried out due to air ventilation, which occurs either naturally in the room or with the help of an additional supply and exhaust system. At the same time, the cycle of removing moisture and additional drying of the curtain is carried out by a specially designed system for intelligent control, which provides control not only of the curtain itself, but also of additional technical means included in the equipment of bathrooms (electric forced exhaust fan, electric room heating system, electric system floor heating) According to the invention, a system for intelligent control of a bath and/or shower curtain, including: at least one external motion or light sensor configured to issue signals for automatic control of the curtain, a curtain configured to deploy and folding in order to protect dry areas in the bathroom or in the shower room from splashes during the showering process, an actuator (an electric motor located inside the fabric winding shaft) for deploying and folding the curtain and an automatic control controller curtain, configured to receive signals generated by a motion sensor for automatically controlling the curtain based on the signals received from the motion sensor, wherein the controller for automatic control is configured to monitor the bathroom and / or shower room until the motion signal disappears, and also with the ability to full opening of the curtain in automatic mode for drying after the motion signal disappears, as well as with the ability to keep the curtain open for a specified time, depending on the area of the curtain, the area of the room and the level of humidity in the room until it is completely dried, as well as with the ability to raising the curtain after a predetermined period of time has elapsed for the curtain to dry completely.

In one of the embodiments of the system, the controller is configured to actuate a motion sensor, send a signal to raise the curtain, and turn off the operation of auxiliary systems: underfloor heating, exhaust and holding the curtain in the closed state or before the forced command of the user to open the curtain, or by a signal from the motion sensor after a specified period of time after the absence of movement.

In one of the embodiments of the system, when the motion sensor is triggered, the sequence of actions according to paragraph 1 is repeated

In one of the embodiments of the system, the motion sensor does not issue a signal to open the curtain within a specified time, the controller issues an automatic control signal to open the curtain for drying and turning on auxiliary systems: underfloor heating, exhaust.

In one of the embodiments of the system, the total total time the curtain is open for drying, between the moments when the motion sensor is triggered, cannot exceed a predetermined period of time required for complete drying of the curtain web.

In one embodiment, the system comprises a computer-readable storage medium with a program recorded thereon under which the automatic shutter controller operates.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 - General scheme of a system for intelligent control of a curtain for a bathroom and / or shower room.

FIG. 2 - View of the roll mechanism with shafts for removing capillary moisture (water drops) from the surface of the fabric when the screen is rolled up.

Positions in the drawings

Fig. one:

1 - motion sensor;

2 - automatic shutter control controller;

3 - curtain;

4 - actuator (electric motor);

5 - interface for management;

6 - a machine-readable medium with a program recorded on it under the control of which the automatic shutter control controller operates.

Fig. 2:

7 - main shaft with drive and fabric.

8 - clamping spring.

9 - additional shafts for removing capillary fluid with a mechanical backstop.

10 - water-repellent fabric.

EXAMPLES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The system works as follows. If you want to use the shower, to prevent splashing water over a large area of the room, the user, being in the shower area or bath, using the control interface (5), lowers the curtain. The curtain (3) opens completely, with the help of the actuator (4), until the lower bar touches the base (tiles on the floor, or the edge of the bathtub) and acts as a splash screen all the time while it remains open. Opening level (curtain lowering height) - adjustable in the range of the water-repellent fabric stock on the actuator shaft. After turning off the shower, the user, also using the interface for control (5), using the command of the controller (2), activates the actuator (4), raises (folds) the curtain (3). After the shutter (3) is rolled up, the automatic algorithm is activated by the controller. At least one motion sensor (1) monitors the room until the motion signal disappears. After the signal fails, the timer is activated for 30 minutes (the range of the timer can be adjusted by the user). In the absence of a signal (motion) for a specified period of time, after 30 minutes (or another period of time specified by the user through the built-in control program (software), the controller (2) for automatic control of the curtain, configured to receive signals from the motion sensor (1 ), fully opens the curtain in automatic mode for drying (the “drying” mode is activated).

If the room is equipped with a "warm floor" system and/or a forced air exhaust system (exhaust fan), then the controller (2) of the automatic control of the curtain forcibly turns on these systems for more efficient drying of the surface of the curtain (3). The controller (2) for the automatic control of the curtain (3) will keep the curtain open (“drying” mode) from 1 to 4 hours, depending on the area of the curtain, the area of the room and the level of humidity in the room until completely dry. The time required for complete drying is determined by the user based on the recommendations of the web manufacturer. After the set period of time required for complete drying has elapsed, the controller (2) (3) will raise (roll up) the curtain. This completes the work cycle until the curtain is forced to open again by the user. In the event that someone enters the room during the specified period required to dry the canvas, the motion sensor (1) will be triggered, the controller (2) for the automatic control of the curtain will give a signal to raise (fold) the curtain, and turn off the operation of the auxiliary systems (underfloor heating, exhaust, etc.) and will keep the curtain closed either until the user is forced to open the curtain (another or the same user decided to take a shower), or by a motion sensor signal (30 minutes after the absence movements). In the first case (when the curtain is forced to open by the command), the entire algorithm returns to its original state. In the second case (if no one used the curtain and just left the room, and the motion sensor detected the absence of a signal for more than 30 minutes), the controller (2) of the automatic curtain control fully opens the curtain again in automatic mode to dry (the “drying” mode is activated) and again includes additional systems.

In this scenario, the time relay will take into account the time that has already been spent in the “drying” mode and will count the time from the calculation of the residual value (that is, for example, if out of the required 2 hours for drying the curtain was in the open state (mode "drying") 40 minutes before the motion sensor is triggered, then after re-opening the remaining time for drying will be 1 hour 20 minutes). After the end of the time in the “drying” mode, the controller will automatically give a signal to raise (fold) the curtain. And the dry curtain will wait for the next operating cycle. The system also contains a computer-readable data carrier with a program recorded on it under the control of which the automatic shutter control controller operates.

The control of the main functions of the system (open / close the curtain) by the user, depending on the wishes, can be implemented in several variants of the product configuration. Namely:

- complete set with wired touch keys or pneumatic push-buttons intended for external or flush mounting. In this option, it is required to use the appropriate cable to connect the push-buttons to the corresponding connectors on the controller.

- equipment with a radio remote control,

- complete with a module for integration with "Smart Home" systems that support voice control.

The system settings are managed by the user through the built-in software through the interface of the client visual part of the program installed on the user's device (smartphone, tablet or computer). Communication between the user device and the controller occurs through a wireless digital channel of the WiFi module installed in the controller.

Thus, a technical result is achieved, namely, in addition to mechanical removal of moisture from the curtain, the canvas is additionally subjected to drying, which is carried out due to air ventilation, which occurs either naturally in the room or with the help of an additional supply and exhaust system.

Claims (8)

1. A system for intelligent control of a bath and/or shower curtain, including: - at least one motion sensor (1), configured to issue signals for automatic control of the blind, - a curtain (3) that can be deployed and retracted to protect dry areas in the bathroom or shower room from splashes during showering, - an actuator (4) for deploying and collapsing the curtain, - a controller (2) for automatic control of the curtain, configured to receive signals generated by a motion sensor for automatically controlling the curtain based on the signals received from the motion sensor, wherein the controller for automatic control is configured to monitor the bathroom and/or shower room until the signal disappears movement, as well as with the possibility of fully opening the curtain in automatic mode for drying after the motion signal disappears, as well as with the possibility of keeping the curtain open for a specified time, depending on the area of the curtain leaf, the area of the room and the level of humidity in the room until completely dried , as well as with the possibility of raising the curtain after the expiration of a predetermined period of time required for complete drying of the curtain web. 2. The system according to claim 1, in which, if a motion sensor is triggered during a specified period of time necessary for drying the curtain web, the controller is configured to send a signal to raise the curtain and turn off the operation of auxiliary systems, including a warm floor and an exhaust hood , and holding the shutter in the closed state until the user forces a command to open the shutter or holding the shutter in the closed state with auxiliary systems disabled until a signal from the motion sensor after a specified period of time after the absence of movement, and if the motion sensor does not give a signal to open the shutter within a specified time, the controller is configured to issue an automatic control signal to open the curtain web for drying and turn on auxiliary systems, including a heated floor and an exhaust hood. 3. The system according to claim 2, in which the total total time the curtain is in the open state for drying between the moments when the motion sensor is triggered does not exceed a predetermined period of time required for complete drying of the curtain web. 4. The system according to any one of paragraphs. 1-3, containing a computer-readable storage medium with a program recorded on it, under the control of which the automatic shutter control controller operates.

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