TWI662990B - Self-contained water filtration system and method of using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A water filtration system, the shell of which contains a pressure vessel for installing a filter element; the ring shell is connected to the top opening of the shell; the interface box contains a user interface; the mobile cover element is connected to the ring shell, the cover element includes (i) a pressure A cover and a gasket for maintaining a preset pressure in the pressure vessel and (ii) a rotating cover rod for separating the pressure cap and the pressure vessel, thereby releasing the pressure in the pressure vessel. The matching system between the cover element and the annular shell can avoid irregular connection between the cover element and the annular shell. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology can be used to identify the installed filter element, and wireless communication technology (such as: Wi-Fi) can be used to transmit the collected system data (such as water data) to a central unit for analysis and provide customers with operational recommendations Wait for feedback.

Description

Self-contained water filtration system and use method thereof

Various examples of the invention relate to countertop water filtration systems. The system provides filtering tracking and Wi-Fi capabilities while allowing users to easily change batteries and filters.

Water purification is a process that filters out harmful chemicals, biological pollutants, suspended solids, and gases from sewage. Water purification is a multi-billion dollar industry. Water purification systems for domestic application water come in different forms and sizes, ranging from large, expensive systems to simple container systems, plug connection systems, and systems in between. Countertop purifiers and filtration systems are a popular choice to provide customers with a low cost, highly convenient experience.

The countertop water filtration system combines the following advantages: user-friendly features, advanced technology for transmitting data to the central unit, and tracking of water filtration usage records. Selectively disable and disable the function of the water filtration system for installed non-branded or failed water filters.

An example of the present invention includes a housing containing a pressure vessel for installing a filter element; a ring-shaped housing located at the top of the opening of the housing; an interface box having a user interface; and a moving cover element connected to the ring-shaped housing . The moving cover element includes (i) a pressure cover and a washer for maintaining a preset pressure of the pressure container and (ii) a rotating rod for separating the pressure cover and the pressure container, thereby releasing the pressure container. pressure. In an embodiment, the locking system between the moving cover element and the annular shell can prevent the connection of the moving cover element from the annular shell from being offset. The locking system also has an effective mechanism that allows the user to detach it from the ring case by simply opening the moving cover element.

In another example, the water filtration system combines radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to identify the water screening program installed in the system. Based on the above identification, the system may automatically shut down and issue an alarm to avoid the use of non-branded or failed filters.

In another example, the water filtration system combined with wireless communication technology (such as Wi-Fi) transmits the collected system data (such as water usage data) to a central unit for analysis to provide customers with operational recommendations.

For other forms, embodiments and features of the present invention, see the detailed description, drawings and requirements below.

100‧‧‧water filtration system

110‧‧‧ cover element

111‧‧‧ Cover element hinge

115‧‧‧Interface Box

119-1 to 119-3‧‧‧

118‧‧‧light pipe

120‧‧‧ housing components

121‧‧‧Water source water pipe (inlet)

122‧‧‧purified water pipe (outlet)

123‧‧‧Plug

124‧‧‧Front Panel

125‧‧‧ mark

126‧‧‧Inlet pipe joint

127‧‧‧outlet pipe joint

128‧‧‧ shell

130‧‧‧ annular shell

131‧‧‧ Tooth

135‧‧‧Pressure Vessel

135‧‧‧Pressure Vessel

140‧‧‧user interface

145‧‧‧printed circuit board

150‧‧‧Rotating cover rod

151‧‧‧Cylindrical nut

160‧‧‧Rotate the rear lever

160‧‧‧Rotate the rear lever

161‧‧‧ Bolt

164‧‧‧upper

165‧‧‧ battery pack

170‧‧‧upper shell

180‧‧‧ Compression Cap

190‧‧‧Spring leaf

190‧‧‧Spring leaf

200‧‧‧washer

200‧‧‧washer

210‧‧‧Pressure cover

210‧‧‧Pressure cover

211‧‧‧hook

213‧‧‧ outer lip

250‧‧‧ Exploded View

251‧‧‧Export pipe fittings

252‧‧‧base assembly

253‧‧‧Leak detector

254‧‧‧Leak detector antenna

255‧‧‧impeller module housing

256‧‧‧ Impeller Module

257‧‧‧O-ring

258‧‧‧ Connect to elbow

259‧‧‧Export gasket

300‧‧‧Filter

400‧‧‧Electronic control system block diagram

405‧‧‧Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag

410‧‧‧Filter

415‧‧‧Identifier

420‧‧‧Wi-Fi transmitter

430‧‧‧Server

500, 600‧‧‧ detailed flow chart

505-545, 605-645‧‧‧ steps

1A-1C are a perspective view and a top view of a water filtration system formed according to an example of the present invention; 2 is an exploded view of a water filtration system formed according to an example of the present invention; FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a cover element formed according to an example of the present invention; and FIGS. 4A-4C are bottom views of the cover element in an opened and closed state in the example of the present invention And a top view after the cover element is removed; FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a casing formed according to an example of the present invention; FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a pressure vessel component formed according to an example of the present invention; and FIGS. 7A-7C are multi-faceted compression caps formed according to an example of the present invention Figures 8A-8C are multi-faceted views of a pressure cover formed according to an example of the present invention; Figures 9A-9D are multi-faceted views of an upper housing formed according to an example of the present invention; and Figures 10A-10E are process diagrams for removing a cover element in an example of the present invention 11 is a block diagram of an electronic control system formed according to an example of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a detailed diagram of a filter element certification process formed according to an example of the present invention; and FIG. 13 is a detailed diagram of a second process of filter element certification formed according to an example of the present invention.

In order to promote the understanding of the examples of the present invention, reference will be made to the examples indicated in the drawings, and a specific language will be used for explanation. It should be noted, however, that these descriptions do not limit the scope of use of the present invention. Modifications and further improvements to any of the features of the invention stated herein, as well as any additional application principles of the invention, by any relevant artisan or person entitled to make disclosure It is within the scope of application of the present invention.

The components of the embodiments of the present invention can be made of any suitable materials, including wood, plastic, alloys, composite materials, resins, and metals, and can also be processed with any suitable technology, such as molding, casting, machining, and rapid prototyping.

1A-1C are a perspective view and a top view of a water filtration system 100 formed according to an example of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the water filtration system 100 is composed of a cover element 110, a housing element 120, an annular shell 130, a user interface 140, a rotating cover rod 150 and a rotating rear rod 160. Details of each component are described below.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the water filtration system 100 including a cover member 110, a housing member 120, an annular shell 130, a pressure vessel 135, and a printed circuit board 145. The shell element 120 and the annular shell 130 may be independent complete units, and the cover element 110 may be directly connected to the shell element 120. The printed circuit board 145 is located in the interface box 115, which is a part of the above-mentioned annular case 130, and includes a control button 116, which can be used to (i) turn the water filtration system 100 on and off; (ii) check the life of the screening program; (iii) Check the quality of a large amount of filtered water. The interface box 115 also includes a light pipe 118, which provides operation information of the water filtration system 100 and its status / situation through the light indicators 119-1 to 119-3 of the light pipe 118. The universal serial bus (USB) plug 123 is also part of the interface box 115, and can be used to manually download data from the water filtration system 100 or upload data to the water filtration system 100 as needed. The water source water pipe (water inlet) 121 and the purified water pipe (water outlet) 122 are connected to the housing element 120 for receiving the water source to be purified and distributing the purified water, as described in detail below.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a cover member 110 formed according to an example of the present invention. The cover element 110 described here is related to the water filtration system 100, and the applicant considers that the cover element The piece 110 is not only applicable to the water filtration system 100, it has other uses and uses. The cover member 110 includes a rotating cover lever 150, an upper housing 170, a compression cover 180, a spring leaf 190, a washer 200, and a pressure cover 210. The rotating cover rod 150 is connected to the upper case 170 through a cylindrical nut 151. As described in detail below, the function of the rotating cover lever 150 is to separate the pressure cover 210 from the pressure container 135 and maintain and release the pressure in the pressure container 135. The pressure cover 210 is in contact with the bottom of the compression cover 180. In one example, four press-fit expansion nuts 181 are used to connect the pressure cover 210 and the compression cover 180, and the compression cover 180 is connected to the upper casing 170. A pair of suspension hooks 211 are used to fix the spring leaf 190 on the pressure cover 210, and then a bolt 152 is connected to the cylindrical nut 151. The bolt 152 passes through a center hole 191 on the spring leaf 190 and the washer 153 and the compression cover 180 The upper center hole is inserted into the cylindrical nut 151. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, when the rotary cover lever 150 is rotated upward, the spring leaf 190 applies pressure on the pressure cover 210 and the washer 200 to rise away from the pressure container 135; and when the rotary cover lever 150 is rotated downward, The spring plate 190 will apply pressure on the pressure cover 210 and the washer 200 so as to bring it down and close to the pressure container 135.

4A and 4B are bottom views of the cover member 110 in an opened and closed state. When the cover member is in the closed state, the rotating cover lever 150 is inserted downward into one hole 171 in the upper case 170. When the position of the rotating cover rod 150 is lowered, the outer side surface 212 of the pressure cover 210 and the gasket 200 will be embedded in the pressure vessel 135, and the gasket 200 will be close to the upper inner surface of the pressure vessel 135 to ensure that the pressure vessel 135 is in a closed and vacuum state . When the pressure cover 210 applies pressure to the gasket 200 and makes it close to the upper inner surface of the pressure container 135, a closed and vacuum state is generated. The water pressure in the pressure container 135 will generate an upward pressure on the pressure cover 210, and this pressure helps to form a closed, vacuum state. Because this pressure The force urges the pressure cover 210 upward and fits tighter with the gasket 200, so that the gasket 200 and the upper inner surface of the pressure vessel 135 are closer together. Also, contrary to most systems, the greater the pressure in the pressure vessel 135, the better the air tightness. When the cover element is in the open state, the pressure cover 210 is lowered, and the pressure on the upper inner surface of the gasket 200 and the pressure vessel 135 is reduced accordingly, thereby breaking the closed, vacuum state in the pressure vessel 135. When the rotating cover lever 150 is in a high position, the sealing property is damaged. At this time, the cover element 110 can be moved through the connection with the ring shell 130 or the outer shell 120 as needed. FIG. 4C is a top view of the water filtration system 100 after the cover member 110 is moved. The filter element 300 can be seen in the pressure vessel 135.

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the housing element 120, including the housing 128, the water source water pipe (inlet) 121, the purified water pipe (outlet) 122, the front panel 124, the mark 125, the water inlet joint 126, the water outlet joint 127, and the rotating rear rod 160. The rotating rear rod 160 is connected to the casing 128 through a pair of pins 161. When opened, the rotating cover lever 150 can be seen by rotating the rear lever 160. As shown in FIG. 1C, when closed, the upper portion 164 of the rear lever 160 will abut against one end of the rotary cover assembly 150 to prevent the rotary cover lever 150 from being loosened and move the cover assembly 110. Similarly, as shown in Figures 10A-10E, the removal procedure of the water filtration system includes: (i) removing the rotating rear rod 160 (exposing the battery assembly 165); (ii) removing the rotating cover rod 150; (iii) counterclockwise Unscrew the cover element 110, and release the cover element teeth 111 (FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 7C) from the ring case teeth 131 (FIGS. 10B and 10E); and (iv) remove the cover assembly 110 and remove the filter element 300. It is particularly noted that the hinge teeth 111 of the cover element are located on the inner surface of the compression cover 180. The rotating rod 160 covers the battery assembly 165, which contains different batteries that power various functions of the water filtration system 100. . The latch 162 on the inner surface of the rotating rear lever 160 and the latch 160 on the annular housing 130, that is, the interface box 115, are used to fix the rotating rear lever 160.

The cover element teeth 111 and the ring-shaped case teeth 131 can provide a safe connection, and the user can open or close the cover element only by gently moving the cover element 110. For example, according to the gap between the cover element hinge 111 and the annular shell hinge 131, the user only needs to open the cover element 30 degrees or less to fully open or close the cover element. This method is more effective than the thread arrangement that needs to be fully opened (for example, the opening angle is greater than 360 degrees).

As described in the configuration, the equipped cover assembly teeth 111 and the annular shell hinge 131 can ensure that the cover assembly 110 and the annular shell 130 are aligned with each other. Placing the cover assembly 110 on the annular shell 130 includes the following procedures: (i) when the rotating cover lever 150 is in an open state, use the rotating cover lever 150 next to the interface element 115 to locate the cover assembly 110; (ii) use the The cover assembly teeth 111 lower the above-mentioned cover assembly 110 to the range of the ring case hinge 131 (the positions of the cover assembly hinge 111 and the ring case hinge 131 are limited to the proper positioning of the cover assembly 110 on the ring case 130); (iii) Since the cover assembly teeth 111 and the annular shell hinge 131 mesh with each other, the cover assembly 110 is rotated, and the rotation rear lever 160 is aligned with the rotation cover lever 150 to lock the cover assembly 110; (iv) the rotation is closed Cover the lever 150 to make the pressure vessel 135 into a closed, vacuum state, and (v) close the post-rotation post 160 and lock the post-rotation post 160. The positions of the cover element teeth 111 and the ring-shaped case teeth 131 can provide a secure connection, and the user can close the cover element only by gently moving the cover element 110. As shown in FIG. 4A, the lowest tooth 111-1 of each group of the tooth 111 in the above-mentioned cover assembly 110 is flush with the bottom edge of the compression cover 180 to ensure that only When the gap between the cover element hinge 111 and the annular shell hinge 131 is aligned, the lid assembly 110 is lowered to the annular shell 130. In one example, the hinge teeth 111 and 131 may lower the cover element 110 to the annular shell 130 in one direction.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view 250 of a pressure vessel component formed according to an embodiment of the present invention. In summary, pressure vessel components include pressure vessel 135, outlet pipe 251, base assembly 252, leak detector 253, leak detector antenna 254, impeller module housing 255, impeller module 256, O-ring 257, and connecting elbow 258 and outlet gasket 259. The impeller module 256 is responsible for inputting purified water into a purified water pipe (water outlet) 122. The electronic leak detector 253 is used to detect whether a water leak occurs under the pressure vessel 135. If there is, a leak signal is sent to the receiver through the leak detector antenna 254, and then the receiver will light the leak indicator or other mechanism to remind user. In one example, the manufacturing material of the pressure vessel 135 is stainless steel.

7A-7C are multi-faceted views of a compression cover 180 formed according to an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a top view, a side view, and a cross-sectional view. The compression cover 180 is located in the cover assembly 110, and has a spring leaf 190, a washer 200 and a pressure cover 210. As mentioned above, these elements work collectively to create a closed, vacuum state for the pressure vessel 135.

8A-8C are multi-faceted views of a pressure cover 210 formed according to an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a perspective view, a side view, and a cross-sectional view. The pressure cover 210 includes a pair of suspension hooks 211 for fixing a spring piece 190. The spring piece 190 can move the pressure cover 210 according to the action of the rotating cover lever 150, as described above. The outer lip 213 may provide a support for the gasket 200.

9A-9D are multi-faceted views of the upper case 170 formed according to an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a top view, a side view, a bottom view, and a cross-sectional view. Upper outer The case 170 is connected to a rotating cover lever 150, a compression cover 180, a spring leaf 190, a washer 200, and a pressure cover 210 that collectively form the cover element 110.

The above mechanical embodiment describes a user-friendly water filtration system. The user can easily replace the filter element 300 and correctly align the cover element 110 without worrying about mistakes. In addition, the following electronic characteristics of the water filtration system 100 will further enhance the user experience.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram 400 of an electronic control system formed according to an embodiment of the present invention. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag 405 associated with each filter element 410 identifies each filter element. An identifier (such as an identification coil) 415 can be used to read the unique identifier of the filter element, and the authenticity of the filter element identifier in the local record and / or the central record can be confirmed through the Wi-Fi transmitter 420. The Wi-Fi transmitter 420 can communicate with a Wi-Fi receiver 425 to communicate with a central maintenance server or similar computer hardware and software systems. In both cases, the identification identification is to compare the unique identification of the filter element 410 with the stored element identification and the water filtration system identification to determine whether to install the correct filter element 410 into the correct water filtration system. The transmitter 420 may be a part of the identifier 415 or a unit independent of the identifier 415. In one embodiment, the printed circuit board 415 is responsible for controlling the Wi-Fi transmitter 420 and the information or data it instructs to transmit to the Wi-Fi receiver 425. The received data will be stored in a central server 430 or similar device. The Wi-Fi receiver 425 may be a part of the server 430 or a unit independent of the server 430.

Water filtration systems also need to include some decision-making methods in order to determine when the filter element fails. In one example, the turbine is responsible for collecting enough data to determine the condition of the filter element. Other methods include the time of use after installation, water Volume sensors, water quality sensors, and other similar devices. Once the filter element fails, the water filtration system will notify the user to replace the filter element. In one embodiment, the water filtration system issues a replacement reminder in advance before the filter element needs to be replaced. In another embodiment, when the filter element fails or the capacity of the filter element is insufficient, the water filtration system will shut down and / or issue an intermittent alarm prompt until a new filter element is installed. When new filters are installed, they are also certified. In another example, the water filtration system will only operate after certification of (i) the brand name of the filter element; and / or (ii) insufficient capacity (otherwise it will shut itself down or issue intermittent alarms).

FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart 500 of the certification process of the filter element 410. At 505, the identification of the filter element is visible and associated with a particular water filtration system. In one embodiment, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag 405 and an identifier 415 in the water filtration system associate the filter element identification with a particular water filtration system. The certification of the filter element requires that the type of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag 405 is as correct as recorded locally, and only then can the filter element 410 be considered as certified. At 510, store filter element identification and information about a particular water filtration system locally, or choose to store this information in a central, remote unit. At 515, data from the water filtration system will be transmitted to a central unit. The data compiled into the water filtration system should be continuously transmitted to the central unit, and the individual water filtration systems can also be collected through the central unit. At 520, it is determined whether the water screening program has failed. If the water screening program fails, then at 525, the user is notified via an alarm, an outage indicator, email, text message, or other communication. At 530, when the failed filter element has been removed and the new filter element has been placed in the water filtration system, the water filtration system will identify the newly replaced filter element. At 535, the water filter system performs the replacement of the new filter element. Certified. Certification requires that the new filter element has the correct identification type and does not match the identification of the element that failed in the particular water filtration system previously determined locally or centrally. Therefore, in another embodiment, old filters or other brands of filters are certified. At 540, the identification of the new filter element is associated with a particular water filtration system. At 545, information about the new filter element identification and specific water filtration system can be optionally transmitted to the central unit and stored.

FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart 600 of filter element certification formed according to an example of the present invention. At 605, the user receives a notification that the filter element is defective (eg, the filter element has failed). At 610, the user replaces the old filter with a new one, and the system checks the ID of the new filter. At 615, it is determined whether the new filter element is an approved type. If yes, then return to process detail diagram 600 at 605. If the new filter element is an approved type, then at 620, the ID of the new filter element is stored locally. At 625, the usage history of the new filter ID is checked. At 630, check the capabilities of the new filter element. If the capability is not sufficient, return to 605 of the process detail diagram 600. If the capacity is sufficient, then at 635, record the ID of the new filter element. At 640, its ID and other data are transmitted to a central server. At 645, normal use of the water filtration system is resumed.

The printed circuit board 145 and the Wi-Fi transmitter 420 may be used to transmit certain performance data to the receiver 425. For example, water consumption per hour, day, week, etc., the estimated service life of the filter element, and functional parameters. This information is then analyzed and used to give users feedback and suggestions, including: (i) the estimated replacement time of the filter element; (ii) water conservation recommendations; and (iii) water use data. In one embodiment, when the water filtration system detects that the current filter element is about to be discarded, it automatically provides the user with a new filter element. In some embodiments, it is expected that these users may not be able to use Wi-Fi functions.

The printed circuit board 145 includes a processor, chip, controller, or similar unit capable of controlling various electronic characteristics in the water filtration system 100. The “closed” and “vacuum” mentioned herein mean substantially closed and substantially vacuum (not mean absolute closed and absolute vacuum), and may allow the water filtration system 100 or other systems using the cover element 110 to operate normally.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above examples, other changes and modifications are also within the scope and spirit of the present invention.

Claims (33)

A water filtration system includes: a shell configured to contain a pressure vessel configured to receive a filter element; an inlet pipe connector and an outlet pipe connector configured to receive a water pipe for carrying source water, respectively And distribute purified water; an annular shell attached to an open top end of the shell; a user interface; and a cover assembly removably attached to the annular shell, the lid assembly including (i) a pressure A cover and a gasket for maintaining a given pressure in the pressure vessel and (ii) a rotating cover rod for engaging and disengaging the pressure cap and the pressure vessel, thereby maintaining and releasing the pressure in the pressure vessel, respectively. The water filtration system according to claim 1, further comprising a rotatable rear lever attached to the housing, and when closed, the rotatable rear lever prevents the rotatable cover lever from being opened. The water filtration system of claim 1, wherein the spaced apart teeth of the cover assembly and the spaced apart teeth of an outer surface of the annular shell are positioned to lock the cover assembly in a properly aligned manner Onto the annular shell. The water filtration system according to claim 1, wherein the cover element further comprises a spring leaf connected to the pressure cover and a compression cover. The water filtration system according to claim 2, further comprising a battery assembly, which is hidden when the rotating rear lever is closed. The water filtration system according to claim 1, wherein the user interface is part of an interface member integrally formed with the annular shell. The water filtration system according to claim 6, wherein the user interface includes a user button and a plurality of indicators. The water filtration system according to claim 3, wherein the hinge of the cover assembly and the hinge of the annular shell are spaced apart to allow the cover assembly to be removed or rotated by a rotation of the cover assembly below 45 degrees or Attached to the annular shell. The water filtration system according to claim 3, wherein the spaced-apart hinge teeth of the cover assembly are located on an inner surface of a compression cover of the cover assembly. The water filtration system according to claim 1, wherein the rotatable cover rod is configured to raise the pressure cover relative to the pressure container, so that the pressure cover forces the gasket against an inner upper surface of the pressure container. A water filtration system includes: a housing configured to contain a pressure vessel configured to receive a filter element; a cover assembly attached to a top of the housing, the cover assembly including (i) a pressure cover, Holds a spring leaf and washer for maintaining a given pressure in the pressure vessel and (ii) a rotatable lid lever for engaging and disengaging the pressure cap and the pressure vessel, thereby respectively retaining and releasing the pressure vessel Internal pressure; a user interface; a water source water input connector and a purified water output connector; a rotatable rear rod attached to the housing and positioned to overlap one end of the rotatable cover rod so that the rotatable cover The lever cannot be opened until after the rotatable rear lever is opened. The water filtration system of claim 11, wherein the spaced apart hinge teeth of the cover assembly and the spaced apart hinge teeth of an outer surface of the annular shell are positioned to lock the cover assembly in a properly aligned manner. Onto the annular shell. The water filtration system according to claim 11, wherein the cover assembly further includes a compression cover. The water filtration system according to claim 11, further comprising a battery pack, which is hidden when the rotating rear lever is closed. The water filtration system according to claim 11, wherein the user interface includes a user button and a plurality of indicators. The water filtration system according to claim 12, wherein the spaced apart hinge teeth of the cover assembly are located on an inner surface of a compression cover of the cover assembly. The water filtration system of claim 11, wherein the rotatable cover rod is configured to raise the pressure cover relative to the pressure container, so that the pressure cover forces the gasket against an inner upper surface of the pressure container. A product includes: a pressure vessel defining a cavity having an opening at one end thereof; a pressure cap having an outer lip that surrounds a periphery thereof; and a washer sized to Staying against the outer lip; and wherein the pressure cap and the gasket are configured to be embedded in the opening bell of the pressure vessel, such that when engaged, the pressure cap forces the gasket against an inner surface of the pressure vessel to form a surrounding A seal against the opening in the pressure vessel; wherein the water pressure in the pressure vessel causes the pressure cap to force the gasket against an inner surface of the pressure vessel adjacent the opening. A water filtration system includes: a housing containing a pressure vessel configured to receive a filter element; an inlet pipe joint and an outlet pipe joint respectively for receiving source water and distributing purified water; a user interface; And a wireless communication system configured to transmit data related to the operation of the water filtration system to a remote center for analysis, the wireless communication system is further configured to receive information related to the analysis of the data, and Give back to customers. The water filtration system according to claim 19, wherein the information related to the operation of the water filtration system includes water use information, an estimated remaining life of the filter element and / or functional parameters. The water filtration system as described in claim 19, wherein the feedback includes (i) the estimated time when the filter element will need to be replaced; (ii) water saving recommendations; and (iii) water use information. The water filtration system according to claim 19, wherein the wireless communication system is Wi-Fi based. A water filtration system includes: a housing containing a pressure vessel configured to receive a filter element; an inlet pipe joint and an outlet pipe joint configured to receive water source water and distribute purified water respectively; a user Interface; a radio frequency identification (RFID) device for identifying a filter element identification; processing means for associating the filter element identification with the water filtration system; a certification facility configured to authenticate a filter element identification, the certification facility being configured to Determine at least one of the following: (i) the filter element is the correct brand; (ii) the filter element is associated with the water filtration system; and (iii) the filter element has a capacity; and a wireless communication system configured to communicate with The data related to the operation of the water filtration system is transmitted to a remote center for analysis. The wireless communication system is further configured to receive information related to the analysis of the data and return the information to the customer. The water filtration system according to claim 23, wherein the processing means is configured to shut down the water in response to a determination when the filter element of the certification facility is not a correct brand, is not associated with the water filtration system, and / or has insufficient capacity filtering system. The water filtration system according to claim 23, wherein the processing means is configured to issue an alarm prompt in response to a judgment when the filter element of the certification facility is not a correct brand, is not associated with the water filtration system, and / or has insufficient capacity . The water filtration system according to claim 23, wherein the processing means is configured to activate an instruction in response to a determination when the filter element of the certification facility is not a correct brand, is not associated with the water filtration system, and / or has insufficient capacity light. The water filtration system according to claim 23, further comprising a transmitter and a receiver configured to transmit data related to the operation of the water filtration system, and the receiver is configured to receive the data. The water filtration system according to claim 23, wherein the transmitter and the receiver are both Wi-Fi based. The water filtration system according to claim 23, wherein the information related to the operation of the water filtration system includes water usage data, an estimated remaining life of the filter element, and / or functional parameters. The water filtration system as described in claim 23, wherein the feedback includes (i) the estimated time when the filter element will need to be replaced; (ii) water saving recommendations; and (iii) water use information. The water filtration system according to claim 23, wherein the wireless communication system is based on Wi-Fi. The article of claim 18, further comprising means for moving the pressure cap to create and break the seal in the pressure vessel. The article of claim 18, wherein an upper surface of the outer lip is inclined upward, and wherein the water pressure in the pressure vessel generates an upward pressure against the pressure cover, forcing the inclined surface of the outer lip to further Go up into the gasket to push it further against the inner surface of the pressure vessel adjacent to the opening.