TWM424905U - Liquid level-sensing apparatus of soap dispenser - Google Patents

Liquid level-sensing apparatus of soap dispenser Download PDF

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TWM424905U
TWM424905U TW100219288U TW100219288U TWM424905U TW M424905 U TWM424905 U TW M424905U TW 100219288 U TW100219288 U TW 100219288U TW 100219288 U TW100219288 U TW 100219288U TW M424905 U TWM424905 U TW M424905U
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Hung-Pin Chen
Chun-Tien Yang
Cheng-Hung Huang
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A liquid level-sensing apparatus of a soap dispenser is disclosed. The liquid level-sensing apparatus includes at least one capacitance-sensing unit, at least one control unit, and at least one liquid-level estimator. Each capacitance-sensing unit has a substrate and a plurality of capacitance sensors which are layouted on the substrate. The capacitance sensor produces an output sensing capacitance. The control unit receives the output sensing capacitance to produce a corresponding capacitance conversion calculation value. The liquid-level estimator judges the liquid-level height of the container and then outputting an output control signal by comparing the capacitance conversion calculation value to a predetermined capacitance conversion calculation threshold value.

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M424905 101年01.月09日按正替換w 五、新型說明: 【新型所屬之技術領域】 [0001] 本創作係有關一種液位感測裝置,尤指一種給皂機皂液 存量之液位感測裝置。 【先前技術】 [0002] 傳統最常見的給皂機,一般均只是在殼體上設置透明視 窗,藉以供維護人員可用目測方式得知皂液的存量,進 而適時地進行皂液的補充;然而此種機構設計,顯然尚 存有下列無法避免之問題與缺點有待改進:M424905 101 years 01.月09日正正正w 5, new description: [New technical field] [0001] This creation is related to a liquid level sensing device, especially a liquid level for soap dispenser soap stock Sensing device. [Prior Art] [0002] The most common traditional soap dispensers generally only have a transparent window on the casing, so that maintenance personnel can visually know the stock of soap and then replenish the soap in a timely manner; With such institutional design, it is clear that the following unavoidable problems and shortcomings need to be improved:

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[0003] 1、傳統給皂機沒有自動偵知皂液存量的能力,所以需要 耗費人力不時地進行巡查檢視,造成人力資源的浪費與 增加管理成本; [0004] 2、傳統給皂機沒有自,動偵知皂液存量的能力,所以無法 即時遣派維護人員進行皂液的補充,故常常會造成沒有 皂液可供清潔使用的窘況發生;及 [0005] 3、傳統給皂機沒有自動偵知皂液存量的能力,是以無法 對使用者主動警示已經無皂液可用,故常常造成給皂機 的空轉,因此不僅浪費電力資源,亦會導致給皂機的無 謂運轉磨耗,進而影響使用壽命。 [0006] 是以,本案創作人乃另闢蹊徑,進而提出一種給皂機液 位感測裝置,提供電容感應單元與控制單元,以對給皂 機之皂液存量提供自動感測功能,更進而藉以完全隔除 傳統給皂機的上述所有缺失。 【新型内容】 1002192#單編號 A〇101 第3頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 __ 101年01月09日按正替换頁 [0007] 本創作之一目的在於提供一種給皂機液位感測裝置,以 克服上述習知技術的相關問題。 [0008] 因此本創作之給皂機液位感測裝置,係以自動感測一給 皂機内皂液存量之液面高度;該給皂機液位感測裝置係 包含一電容感應單元、一控制單元以及一液位判斷器。 該電容感應單元具有一基板與佈線在該基板上之電容感 應器;其中,該電容感應器係產生一感應電容值。 [0009] 該控制單元係電性連接該電容感應單元,並且接收該電 容感應器的感應電容值後產出一電容轉換計算值,該電 容轉換計算值係為一週期計數值,或一電容轉換計算電 壓變化值,或一電容轉換計算電流變化值,或一電容轉 換計算電荷變化值,或一電容轉換計算電容阻抗變化值 ,或其他具等效可轉換為可量化計算的數據。 [0010] 該液位判斷器係電性連接該控制單元,以接收該控制單 元產出的電容轉換計算值,並且與一預設相應的電容轉 換計算臨界值比較,該電容轉換計算臨界值,係為一週 期臨界值,或一電容轉換計算電壓變化臨界值,或一電 容轉換計算電流變化臨界值,或一電容轉換計算電荷變 化臨界值,或一電容轉換計算電容阻抗變化臨界值,或 其他具等效可量化計算的臨界數據,進而產生至少一輸 出控制信號。 [0011] 為了能更進一步瞭解本創作為達成預定目的所採取之技 術、手段及功效,請參閱以下有關本創作之詳細說明與 附圖,相信本創作之目的、特徵與特點,當可由此得一 深入且具體之瞭解,然而所附圖式僅提供參考與說明用 10021928#單编號 A〇101 .第 4 頁 / 共 31 頁 1013009145-0 M424905 __ 101年.01月09日修正替換頁 ,並非用來對本創作加以限制者。 【實施方式】 [0012] 茲有關本創作之技術内容及詳細說明,配合圖式說明如 下: [0013] 請參見第一圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一實 施例之方塊示意圖。該給皂機液位感測裝置10 0 ’係感測 裝填於一皂液容器内皂液存量的液面高度。該給皂機液 .位感測裝置100’係包含一電容感應單元10’ 、一控制單 元20’以及一液位判斷器30’ 。該電容感應單元10’係 具有一基板102’與佈線在該基板102’上的電容感應器 104’ ,該電容感應器104’係產生一感應電容值C’ 。該 控制單元20’係電性連接該電容感應單元10’ ,並且接 收該電容感應器104’的感應電容值C’後產出一電容轉 換計算值,本實施例以該電容轉換計算值係為一週期計 數值Nos為例。該液位判斷器30’係電性連接該控制單元 20’ ,以接收該控制單元20’產出的週期計數值Nos,並 且與一預設的電容轉換計算臨界值比較,本實施例以該 電容轉換計算臨界.值係為一週期臨界值為例,進而產生 至少一輸出控制信號So。 [0014] 請參見第二圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一實 施例之電路方塊示意圖。該給皂機液位感測裝置100’係 包含一電容感應單元10’ 、一控制單元20’以及一液位 判斷器30’ 。該電容感應單元10’係具有一基板102’與 佈線在該基板102’上之該電容感應器104’ ,其中,該 電容感應器104’係產生一感應電容值C’ 。並且,該電 10021·^·單編號 A0101 第5頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 _^ 101年01月09日梭正替換頁 容感應器104’佈局設置在該基板102’之位置,係可針 對某一特定之液位感測所決定。亦即,該電容感應器104 ’可設置於該基板102’之下半部位置,用以提供該給皂 機液位感測裝置100’做為液位高度過低感測之用;反之 ,該電容感應器104’可設置於該基板102’之上半部位 置,用以提供該給皂機液位感測裝置100’做為液位高度 過高感測之用,但不以此為限,可視實際之應用場合與 需要,對該電容感應器104’提供彈性之佈局設置。 [0015] 該至少一控制單元20’係分別電性連接該至少一電容感 應單元10’ 。每一該控制單元20’係包含一振盪器204’ 與一計數器206’ 。該振盪器204’係電性連接該電容感 應單元10’之該電容感應器104’ ,以接收該感應電容值 C’ ,並配合一電阻Ros與一電容Cos產生一振盪信號Sos 。該計數器206’係電性連接該振盪器204’ ,以接收該 振盪信號Sos,並計數該振盪信號Sos之振盪週期,進而 產生一週期計數值Nos。以本實施例為例,當該Nos小於 或等於該預設之週期臨界值Nth時,則表示該給皂機内皂 液存量之液面高度正常,但若是當該Nos大於該預設之週 期臨界值Nth時,則表示該給皂機内皂液存量之液面高度 不足,該液位判斷器30’則輸出一控制信號So,進行示 警…等後續程序。 [0016] 配合參見第四圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一 實施例之該電容感應單元之使用示意圖。在本實施例中 ,該給皂機液位感測裝置100’係包含一個電容感應單元 / 10’ 。該電容感應單元10’係貼設於該給皂機之一側外 1002麵0编號 A〇101 第6頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 _ 101年01月09日梭正替換頁 表面。由第四圖可清楚看出,該電容感應單元1 0 ’係貼 設於該皂液容器之一側外表面之高度距離,並且,具有 一個電容感應器104’ ,以感測該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面 Ls高度,以判斷該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度是否過 低。值得一提.,該皂液容器係為非導電材質之容器,例 如玻璃或塑膠材質,使得當該電容感應單元10’貼設於 該給皂機之一側外表面使用時,可避免因屏蔽效應所產 生之干擾而影響該電容感應單元10’之感測正確性。在 本實施例中,該電容感應器104’係設置於該基板102’ 之下半部位置,用以提供該給皂機液位感測裝置100’做 為液位高度過低感測之用。此外,該電容感應器1 0 4 ’係 亦可設置於該基板102’之上半部位置,用以提供該給皂 機液位感測裝置100’做為液位高度過高感測之用。 [0017] 配合參見第三圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一 實施例之一控制單元之操作示意圖。當該給皂機裝填有 皂液時,並且,假設該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度僅 到該電容感應器1 04’的設置高度以下時,該電容感應器 104’係產生一固定之感應電容值C’ ,因此,該感應電 容值C’係與該振盪器204’之該電容Cos形成該等效電容 值,使得該振盪器204’所產生之該振盪信號Sos具有振 盪週期,因此,該計數器206’計數該振盪信號Sos所產 生該週期計數值Nos。配合圖示為例,並假設在一第一時 間tl與一第二時間t2區間内,該計數器206’所計數到該 週期計數值Nos為155次;再者,該液位判斷器30’係可 將該週期計數值Nos與預定之一週期臨界值Nth比較,假 若,該週期臨界值Nth為145次,則以本實施例為例,由 10021928# 單編號删1 ^ 7 I / ^ 31 I 1013009145-0 M424905 101年01月09日核正替換頁 於該週期計數值Nos( = 155)大於該週期臨界值 Nth〇145),因此,該液位判斷器30’則判斷該給皂機 内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度低於該電容感應器104’的設置高 度。 此外,該液位判斷器30’更可產生至少一輸出控制信號 So,以控制外部顯示裝置,例如發光二極體 (light-emitting diode)、液晶面板(LCD panel)或 聲音裝置…等功能性裝置,以顯示該給皂機内皂液Lq之 液面Ls高度狀況或存量不足的警示;或者,當該給皂機 内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高度時,系統 將自動停止給皂機的給皂功能,藉以減少電力資源的浪 費與給皂機的磨耗;甚者,當該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面 Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高度時,系統更會自動將此訊 息傳輸到大樓控管中心,促使監管人員可即時派遣維護 人員進行皂液補充作業,藉以有效的運用人力資源,以 及避免沒有皂液可供清潔使用的窘況發生。 請參見第五圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二實 施例之電路方塊示意圖,其中該控制單元20所產出的電 容轉換計算值係以週期計數值為例,液位判斷單元30預 設之電容轉換計算臨界值係以週期臨界值Nth為例。比較 第五圖與第二圖可明顯看出,第二實施例與第一實施例 最大的差異在於:該給皂機液位感測裝置100所包含之一 電容感應單元10係具有多個電容感應器104_1〜104_N。 / [0018] [0019] 該給皂機液位感測裝置1 00,係以感測一給皂機内皂液存 量之液面高度。該給皂機液位感測裝置100係包含至少一 100麵产單编號A0101 第8頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 陣列式電容感應單元1〇 液位判斷器30。 101年.01月09日梭正替換頁 至少一控制單元20以及至少一 [0020] 每一該陣列式電容絲單_係具有—基板m與佈線在 該基板102上之複數個電容感應器ι〇4」〜ι()4—n,其中, 每一,電容感應器104丄1〇4 一 η與鄰近之該至少-電容 感應器104—1〜1〇4_η係為縱向且平行間隔設置(配合參見 第七圖),並且’每一該電容感應器104J~104_n係對應 產生一感應電容值Cl~Cn。 [0021 ]該至》—控制單元2 G係分別電性連接該至少—陣列式電 谷感應單元10。每一該控制單元2〇係包含一多工器、 一振盈器204以及-計數器2〇6。該多工器2〇?係^有複 數個輸入端(未標示)與_輸出端(未標示),該些輸入端 係對應電性連接該陣列式電容感應單元1〇之該些電容感 應益'104一卜1〇4一n,以接收該些電容感應器 1〇4_1〜l〇4_n所產生之該些感應電零值cl~Cn ;並提供 一輸出感應電容值Cc^該振盪器2〇4係電性連接該多工器 202之該輸出端,以接收該輸出感應電容值c〇,並配合一 電阻Ros與一電容Cos產生一振盪信號s〇s。該計數器206 係電性連接該振盪器204,以接收該振盪信號S〇s,並計 數該振盪信號S〇s之振盪週期,進而,產生一週期計數值 N〇s °該液位判斷器3〇係電性連接該計數器2〇6,以接收 該週期計數值Nos,並據以與一預設之週期臨界值進行比 對’以判斷該給皂機内皂液存量之液面高度是否等高到 該個電容感應器l〇4_n的設置高度。 [0022]請參見第七圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二實 1013009145-0 10021928^^^^ A0101 第 9 頁 / 共 31 頁 M424905 101年01月09日按正替换頁 施例之該陣列式電容感應單元之示意圖。該陣列式電容 感應單元10係具有該基板102,其中,該基板1〇2係為一 軟性印刷電路板(flexible printed circuit, FPC) 或其他可實施之均等電路板體。該些電容感應器 l〇4_l~l〇4_n係以縱向排列方式(更廣義來說,係以感測 給皂機内皂液存量之液面高度之方向排列),佈線在該基 板102上’並且,每一該電容感應器1〇4-卜1〇4一n與鄰近 之該至少一電容感應器104一 1~1 04一η係為縱向且平行間 隔設置。舉例來說,一第一電容感應器Η。〗係與一第二 电谷感應器1〇4_2呈現平行間隔設置;同理,該第二電容 感應器104一2係與鄰近之該第一電容感應器以及一 第二電容感應器104一3呈現縱向且平行間隔設置,其餘之 該些電容感應器係為相同原則之設置方式,在此不再贅 述》其中,該些電容感應器1〇4_1〜1〇4一11之使用數量, 係根據容器之整體高度或針對某一特定或局部之液位感 測所決定,用以提供不同液位高度感測之用。並且,每 一 §玄電谷感應器1〇4_1〜1〇4_11係透過走線配置,電性連 接所對應該多工器202之該些輸入端。 _配合參見H ’係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二 實施例之該陣列式電容感應單元之使用示意圖。在本實 施例中,該給皂機液位感測裝置1〇〇係包含一個陣列式電 容感應單元10。該陣列式電容感應單元1〇係貼設於該給 皂機之一側外表面。由第八圖可清楚看出,該陣列式電 容感應單元10係貼設於該容器之一側外表面之高度距萄 ,並且,具有複數個電容感應器1〇4一卜1〇4—η ,以感淺 名單驗不同液®Ls高度,以判斷該給息弟 10021928^單编號A010 第1〇頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 101年.01月09日按正#«頁 内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度狀況(有別於第一實施例,僅具有 一個電容感應器104’ ,用以提供一液位高度感測之用) 。值得一提,該皂液容器係為非導電材質之容器,例如 玻璃或塑膠材質,使得當該陣列式電容感應單元10貼設 於該給皂機之一側外表面使用時,可避免因屏蔽效應所 產生之干擾而影響該陣列式電容感應單元1 0之感測正確 性。但上述之該陣列式電容感應單元10使用數量、該容 器之材質以及該陣列式電容感應單元10設置方式,並不 以上述為限,可視實際之應用場合與需要予以調整。 [0024] 配合參見第六圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二 實施例之該控制單元之操作示意圖。當該給皂機裝填有 皂液時,並且,假設該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度等 高到一第二電容感應器1〇4_2的設置高度,該第二電容感 應器104_2係對應產生一固定之感應電容值C2,因此,當 該多工器202所提供該輸出感應電容值Co,並且,該輸出 感應電容金Co係與該振盪器204之該電容Cos形成對應之 該等效電容值,使得該振盪器204所產生之該振盪信號 Sos具有對應之振盪週期,因此,該計數器206計數該振 盪信號Sos所產生對應之該週期計數值Nos。配合圖示為 例,並假設在一第一時間tl與一第二時間t2區間内,該 計數器206所計數到該週期計數值Nos為140次,再透過 / 該液位判斷器3 0可判斷出該週期計數值N 〇 s為14 0次所對 應之給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度。再者,該液位判斷 器30係可將該週期計數值Nos與預定之一週期臨界值Nth 比較,假若,該週期臨界值Nth為145次,如此,可判斷 出當該週期計數值Nos小於或等於該預設的週期臨界值 1013009145-0 10021928#單編號A〇1〇l 第11頁/共31頁 M424905 __ 101年01月09日梭正替换頁[0003] 1. The traditional soap dispenser does not have the ability to automatically detect the stock of soap, so it takes a lot of manpower to conduct inspections from time to time, resulting in waste of human resources and increased management costs; [0004] 2. Traditional soap dispensers do not have Since the ability to detect the stock of soap, it is impossible to immediately dispatch maintenance personnel to replenish the soap, so it often causes no soap to be used for cleaning; and [0005] 3, the traditional soap machine does not have The ability to automatically detect the stock of soap liquid is that the user can not be actively alerted that the soap-free liquid is available, so the idling of the soaping machine is often caused, so that not only the power resource is wasted, but also the unnecessary running wear of the soap machine is caused, and further Affect life. [0006] Therefore, the creator of the case has another way, and then proposes a liquid level sensing device for the soap machine, and provides a capacitance sensing unit and a control unit to provide an automatic sensing function for the soap liquid of the soaping machine, and further Completely isolate all of the above-mentioned deletions from traditional soap dispensers. [New Content] 1002192#单号A〇101 Page 3 of 31 1013009145-0 M424905 __ 101年01月09日正正换页 [0007] One of the purposes of this creation is to provide a liquid level for soap dispensers. The device is tested to overcome the problems associated with the prior art described above. [0008] Therefore, the liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser of the present invention automatically senses the liquid level of the soap liquid in a soap dispenser; the liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser comprises a capacitive sensing unit, Control unit and a liquid level determiner. The capacitive sensing unit has a substrate and a capacitive sensor wired on the substrate; wherein the capacitive sensor generates an induced capacitance value. [0009] The control unit is electrically connected to the capacitance sensing unit, and receives a capacitance value of the capacitance sensor to generate a capacitance conversion calculation value, where the capacitance conversion calculation value is a cycle count value, or a capacitance conversion Calculate the voltage change value, or a capacitance conversion to calculate the current change value, or a capacitance conversion to calculate the charge change value, or a capacitance conversion to calculate the capacitance change value, or other equivalent convertible to quantifiable data. [0010] the liquid level determiner is electrically connected to the control unit to receive the calculated capacitance conversion value generated by the control unit, and compared with a preset corresponding capacitance conversion calculation threshold, the capacitance conversion calculates a critical value, Is a period critical value, or a capacitance conversion calculation voltage change threshold, or a capacitance conversion calculation current change threshold, or a capacitance conversion calculation charge change threshold, or a capacitance conversion calculation capacitance impedance change threshold, or other Critical data with equivalent quantifiable calculations, which in turn produces at least one output control signal. [0011] In order to further understand the techniques, means and effects of this creation in order to achieve the intended purpose, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the creation, and believe that the purpose, characteristics and characteristics of the creation can be obtained from A deep and specific understanding, however, the drawings are only provided for reference and explanation with 10021928# single number A〇101. 4th page/total 31 page 1013009145-0 M424905 __ 101 year. January 09 correction replacement page, Not intended to limit the creation of this creation. [Embodiment] [0012] The technical content and detailed description of the present invention are described as follows: [0013] Please refer to the first figure, which is the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for the soap dispenser. Block diagram. The soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 10 0 ′ senses the level of the liquid level of the soap liquid stored in a soap container. The soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 100' includes a capacitance sensing unit 10', a control unit 20', and a liquid level determiner 30'. The capacitance sensing unit 10' has a substrate 102' and a capacitance sensor 104' wired on the substrate 102'. The capacitance sensor 104' generates a capacitance value C'. The control unit 20' is electrically connected to the capacitance sensing unit 10', and receives the capacitance value C' of the capacitance sensor 104' to generate a capacitance conversion calculation value. In this embodiment, the capacitance conversion calculation value is A cycle count value Nos is taken as an example. The liquid level determiner 30' is electrically connected to the control unit 20' to receive the cycle count value Nos generated by the control unit 20', and is compared with a preset capacitance conversion calculation threshold. The capacitance conversion calculation critical value is an example of a period critical value, thereby generating at least one output control signal So. [0014] Please refer to the second figure, which is a circuit block diagram of the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for the soap dispenser. The soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 100' includes a capacitance sensing unit 10', a control unit 20', and a liquid level determiner 30'. The capacitance sensing unit 10' has a substrate 102' and the capacitance sensor 104' wired on the substrate 102', wherein the capacitance sensor 104' generates a capacitance value C'. Moreover, the electric 10021·^·single number A0101 page 5/total 31 page 1013009145-5-0 M424905 _^ 01/01/2011, the shuttle replacement page sensor 104' layout is set at the position of the substrate 102' Can be determined for a specific level sensing. That is, the capacitive sensor 104' can be disposed at a lower half of the substrate 102' to provide the liquid level sensing device 100' for the liquid level sensing; The capacitive sensor 104' can be disposed at an upper half of the substrate 102' for providing the liquid level sensing device 100' for the liquid level sensing, but not for The capacitive sensor 104' is provided with an elastic layout setting, depending on the actual application and needs. [0015] The at least one control unit 20' is electrically connected to the at least one capacitive sensing unit 10'. Each of the control units 20' includes an oscillator 204' and a counter 206'. The oscillator 204' is electrically coupled to the capacitive sensor 104' of the capacitive sensing unit 10' to receive the induced capacitance value C' and to generate an oscillating signal Sos in conjunction with a resistor Ros and a capacitor Cos. The counter 206' is electrically connected to the oscillator 204' to receive the oscillating signal Sos, and counts the oscillation period of the oscillating signal Sos, thereby generating a period count value Nos. Taking this embodiment as an example, when the Nos is less than or equal to the preset period threshold value Nth, it indicates that the liquid level of the soap liquid in the soap dispenser is normal, but if the Nos is greater than the preset period threshold When the value is Nth, it indicates that the liquid level of the soap liquid in the soap dispenser is insufficient, and the liquid level determiner 30' outputs a control signal So to perform a subsequent procedure such as warning. [0016] Referring to the fourth figure, it is a schematic diagram of the use of the capacitance sensing unit of the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser. In the present embodiment, the soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 100' includes a capacitance sensing unit / 10'. The capacitance sensing unit 10' is attached to one side of the soaping machine. 1002 face 0 No. A 〇 101 Page 6 / Total 31 page 1013009145-0 M424905 _ January 01, 2011 Shuttle is replacing the page surface. As is clear from the fourth figure, the capacitance sensing unit 10 0 is attached to the height of one side of the outer surface of the soap container, and has a capacitance sensor 104 ′ for sensing the inside of the soap dispenser. The liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq is determined to determine whether the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is too low. It is worth mentioning that the soap container is a non-conductive material container, such as glass or plastic material, so that when the capacitance sensing unit 10' is attached to the outer surface of one side of the soaping machine, the shielding can be avoided. The interference generated by the effect affects the sensing accuracy of the capacitive sensing unit 10'. In this embodiment, the capacitive sensor 104' is disposed at a lower half of the substrate 102' for providing the liquid level sensing device 100' for the liquid level sensing. . In addition, the capacitive sensor 1 0 4 ′ can also be disposed at an upper half of the substrate 102 ′ for providing the liquid level sensing device 100 ′ for the liquid level height sensing. . [0017] Referring to the third figure, it is a schematic diagram of the operation of the control unit of the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for the soap dispenser. When the soaping machine is filled with soap, and the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is only below the set height of the capacitive sensor 104', the capacitive sensor 104' generates a The fixed sensing capacitor value C', therefore, the sensing capacitor value C' forms the equivalent capacitance value with the capacitor Cos of the oscillator 204', so that the oscillation signal Sos generated by the oscillator 204' has an oscillation period. Therefore, the counter 206' counts the cycle count value Nos generated by the oscillation signal Sos. Taking the illustration as an example, it is assumed that the counter 206' counts the cycle count value Nos as 155 times in the interval between the first time t1 and the second time t2; further, the liquid level determiner 30' The cycle count value Nos can be compared with a predetermined one cycle threshold value Nth. If the cycle threshold value Nth is 145 times, in the present embodiment, the number is deleted by the number of 1 21 7 / / 31 I 1013009145-0 M424905 On January 9, 101, the nuclear replacement page is in the cycle count value Nos (= 155) is greater than the cycle threshold value Nth 〇 145), therefore, the liquid level determiner 30' determines the soap in the soap dispenser The liquid level Ls of the liquid Lq is lower than the set height of the capacitive sensor 104'. In addition, the liquid level determiner 30' can generate at least one output control signal So to control external display devices, such as a light-emitting diode, a liquid crystal panel (LCD panel), or a sound device. a device for indicating a warning of a low level or a low level of the liquid surface Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine; or, when the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system will automatically Stop the soaping function of the soap machine, thereby reducing the waste of power resources and the abrasion of the soaping machine; even when the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system will This message is automatically transmitted to the Building Control Center, prompting the supervisor to immediately dispatch maintenance personnel to the soap replenishment operation, so as to effectively use human resources and avoid the absence of soap for cleaning. Please refer to the fifth figure, which is a circuit block diagram of a second embodiment of the liquid level sensing device of the present invention. The calculated value of the capacitance conversion produced by the control unit 20 is based on a cycle count value. The threshold value of the capacitance conversion calculation preset by the determining unit 30 is exemplified by the period critical value Nth. Comparing the fifth and second figures, it is apparent that the biggest difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the one of the capacitive sensing units 10 of the soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 100 has a plurality of capacitors. Sensors 104_1 104104_N. [0019] The soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 100 is configured to sense the liquid level of the soap solution in a soap dispenser. The soap dispenser liquid level sensing device 100 includes at least one 100-sided production order number A0101, page 8 / total 31 pages 1013009145-0 M424905 array type capacitance sensing unit 1 液 liquid level determiner 30. 101.01月09日 Shuttle replacement page at least one control unit 20 and at least one [0020] each of the array capacitor wires has a substrate m and a plurality of capacitance sensors wired on the substrate 102 〇4"~ι()4-n, wherein each of the capacitance sensors 104丄1〇4_n and the adjacent at least-capacitance sensors 104-1~1〇4_η are longitudinally and parallelly spaced ( Refer to the seventh figure), and each of the capacitance sensors 104J~104_n correspondingly generates a sensing capacitance value Cl~Cn. [0021] The control unit 2G is electrically connected to the at least-array type valley sensing unit 10, respectively. Each of the control units 2 includes a multiplexer, a vibrator 204, and a counter 2〇6. The multiplexer has a plurality of input terminals (not labeled) and an _ output terminal (not shown), and the input terminals are electrically connected to the array capacitor sensing unit 1 '104一卜1〇4一n, to receive the induced electrical zero values cl~Cn generated by the capacitive sensors 1〇4_1~l〇4_n; and provide an output sensing capacitance value Cc^the oscillator 2 The 〇4 is electrically connected to the output end of the multiplexer 202 to receive the output induced capacitance value c〇, and generates an oscillating signal s ss in conjunction with a resistor Ros and a capacitor Cos. The counter 206 is electrically connected to the oscillator 204 to receive the oscillation signal S〇s, and counts the oscillation period of the oscillation signal S〇s, thereby generating a cycle count value N〇s °. The raft is electrically connected to the counter 2〇6 to receive the cycle count value Nos, and is accordingly compared with a predetermined period threshold value to determine whether the liquid level of the soap liquid in the soap dispenser is equal. To the set height of the capacitive sensor l〇4_n. [0022] Please refer to the seventh figure, which is the liquid level sensing device for the creation of the soap machine. The second real 1013091145-0 10021928^^^^ A0101 page 9 / 31 M424905 101 January 01, according to the positive replacement A schematic diagram of the array of capacitive sensing units of the page. The array type capacitive sensing unit 10 has the substrate 102, wherein the substrate 1 is a flexible printed circuit (FPC) or other implementable equal circuit board. The capacitance sensors l〇4_l~l〇4_n are arranged in a longitudinal arrangement (in a broader sense, in the direction of sensing the liquid level of the soap liquid in the soap dispenser), and are wired on the substrate 102' Each of the capacitive sensors 1 - 4 - 4 - 4 - n and the adjacent at least one capacitive sensor 104 - 1 - 104 - η are longitudinally and parallelly spaced. For example, a first capacitive sensor Η. </ RTI> is arranged in parallel with a second electric valley sensor 1〇4_2; similarly, the second capacitive sensor 104-2 is adjacent to the first capacitive sensor and a second capacitive sensor 104-3 The longitudinal and parallel spacing is set, and the remaining capacitive sensors are set in the same principle, and the details of the capacitive sensors 1〇4_1~1〇4-11 are based on The overall height of the container or for a particular or partial level sensing is used to provide different level sensing. Moreover, each of the 玄Xuan Valley sensors 1〇4_1~1〇4_11 is configured through a trace, and is electrically connected to the inputs of the multiplexer 202. _ cooperate with H ′ is a schematic diagram of the use of the array type capacitive sensing unit of the second embodiment of the soap dispenser liquid level sensing device. In the present embodiment, the soap dispenser level sensing device 1 comprises an array type capacitance sensing unit 10. The array type capacitive sensing unit 1 is attached to one side outer surface of the soap dispenser. As can be clearly seen from the eighth figure, the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 is attached to the outer surface of one side of the container, and has a plurality of capacitive sensors 1〇4一卜1〇4—η In the light sense list, check the height of the different liquids®Ls to judge the giving of the brothers 10021928^single number A010, the first page, the total number of pages, the pages of the pages, the number of pages, the number of pages, the number of pages, the number of pages, the number of pages. The liquid level Ls height condition of the liquid Lq (different from the first embodiment, only one capacitive sensor 104' is provided for providing a liquid level height sensing). It is worth mentioning that the soap container is a non-conductive material container, such as glass or plastic material, so that when the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 is attached to the outer surface of one side of the soaping machine, the shielding can be avoided. The interference caused by the effect affects the sensing accuracy of the array capacitive sensing unit 10. However, the number of the array type capacitive sensing unit 10, the material of the capacitor, and the arrangement of the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 are not limited to the above, and can be adjusted according to actual application occasions and needs. [0024] Referring to the sixth drawing, it is a schematic diagram of the operation of the control unit of the second embodiment of the liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser. When the soaping machine is filled with soap, and the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is equal to the height of a second capacitive sensor 1〇4_2, the second capacitive sensor 104_2 is Correspondingly, a fixed sensing capacitance value C2 is generated. Therefore, when the multiplexer 202 provides the output sensing capacitance value Co, and the output sensing capacitor gold Co is associated with the capacitor Cos of the oscillator 204, The effective capacitance value is such that the oscillation signal Sos generated by the oscillator 204 has a corresponding oscillation period. Therefore, the counter 206 counts the corresponding period count value Nos generated by the oscillation signal Sos. Taking the illustration as an example, it is assumed that the counter 206 counts the cycle count value Nos 140 times in the interval between the first time t1 and the second time t2, and then the liquid level determiner 3 can determine The cycle count value N 〇s is the height of the liquid surface Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soap dispenser corresponding to 140 times. Furthermore, the liquid level determiner 30 can compare the cycle count value Nos with a predetermined one-cycle threshold value Nth, and if the cycle threshold value Nth is 145 times, it can be determined that when the cycle count value Nos is smaller than Or equal to the preset period threshold value 1010309145-0 10021928#单号A〇1〇l Page 11 of 31 M424905 __ 101年01月09日 Shuttle replacement page

Nth時,則為皂液的液位高度已經等高到該個第二電容感 應器104_2的設置高度或以上;反之,若當該週期計數值 Nos大於該週期臨界值Nth時,則表示皂液的液位高度在 該個第二電容感應器104_2的設置高度以下。以本實施例 為例,由於該週期計數值Nos( = 140)小於該預設的週期 臨界值Nth( = 145),因此,該液位判斷器30則判斷該給 皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度等高到該個第二電容感應器 104_2的設置高度或以上。 [0025] 此外,該液位判斷器30更可產生至少一輸出控制信號So ,以控制外部顯示裝置,例如發光二極體 (light-emitting diode)、液晶面板(LCD panel)或 聲音裝置…等功能性裝置,以顯示該給皂機内皂液Lq之 液面Ls高度狀況或存量不足的警示;或者,當該給皂機 内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高度時,系統 將自動停止給皂機的給皂功能,藉以減少電力資源的浪 費與給皂機的磨耗;甚者,當該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面 Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高度時,系統更會自動將此訊 息傳輸到大樓控管中心,促使監管人員可即時派遣維護 人員進行皂液補充作業,藉以有效的運用人力資源,以 及避免沒有皂液可供清潔使用的窘況發生。 [0026] 請參見第九圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第三實 施例之該陣列式電容感應單元之使用示意圖,其中該控 制單元20所產出的電容轉換計算值係以週期計數值為例 ,液位判斷單元30預設之電容轉換計算臨界值係以週期 臨界值Nth為例。如第九圖所示,該第三實施例與前述之 1013009145-0 第12頁/共31頁 M424905 101年01月09日核正替換頁 該第二實施例(配合參見第八圖)最大差異在於:本實施 例係具有二個該陣列式電容感應單元(一第一陣列式電容 感應單元10與一第二陣列式電容感應單元10)。在本實施 例中,該第一陣列式電容感應單元10與該第二陣列式電 容感應單元10係以縱向間隔方式,分別貼設於該之一側 外表面與另一側外表面,亦即,該第一陣列式電容感應 單元10與該第二陣列式電容感應單元10係以180度之間隔 對稱貼設。同樣地,若本實施例係具有三個該陣列式電 容感應單元,則該些陣列式電容感應單元係以等距離方 式,以120度之間隔對稱貼設。並且,每一陣列式電容感 應單元10係分別電性連接一控制單元(未圖示),並且透 過如前述之該對應多工器202、該對應振盪器204以及該 對應計數器206,以分別輸出兩個週期計數值Nos。如此 ,透過將該兩個週期計數值Nos採以算數平均運算或其他 數值運算,例如插值(内插、外插)法…等等,以求出一 平均週期計數值,可更精準求出該給皂機内皂液Lq之液 面Ls高度。值得一提,使用多個陣列式電容感應單元(不 限定上述之兩個陣列式電容感應單元10)最主要之目的係 在於提供人為操作使用該給皂機時,不可避免之動作(例 如補充液體過程)或者使用者誤碰撞,而造成給皂機内之 皂液晃動現象,配合第九圖所示,在晃動之某一瞬間, 液體之液面高度等高到右侧之該第二陣列式電容感應單 元10,此時,所感測到為低於一臨限液位點Hth之一低液 位點H-,如此,外部顯示裝置將出現需要補充液體之訊 息(但事實上,此誤動作係因人為誤操作所造成);並且 ,液體之液面高度等高到左側之該第一陣列式電容感應 1002腦P編號删1 第13頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 101年01月09日梭正替换頁 單元10,此時,所感測到為高於一臨限液位點Hth之一高 液位點H+,如此,尚不需要補充液體(但事實上,此液面 高度仍為錯誤之液位資訊)。反之亦然,在此不再贅述。 簡言之,上述兩種情形,都會造成該給皂機液位感測裝 置100誤動作的機會增加。因此,本創作係更提出利用至 少兩個該些陣列式電容感應單元10,再配合將該兩個週 期計數值Nos採以算數平均運算或其他數值運算,例如插 值(内插、外插)法…等等,求出一平均液位點Havg,如 此,可得到該給皂機内皂液Lq之實際液面Ls高度,而可 避免因該給皂機内之皂液晃動現象所造成之誤判。 [0027] 參見第十圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第四實施 例之該陣列式電容感應單元之使用示意圖。該第四實施 例與前述之該第二實施例(配合參見第八圖)最大差異在 於:本實施例該陣列式電容感應單元10係裝設於該給皂 機之内部(不與該盛裝皂液的容器接觸),因此,該陣列 式電容感應單元10係更包含一防水絕緣結構,以提供該 陣列式電容感應單元1 0用於感測該給皂機内皂液L q之液 面Ls高度時之防水絕緣功能,而避免短路誤動作。此外 ,由於該陣列式電容感應單元10係裝設於該給皂機内, 因此,屏蔽效應所產生之干擾不致於影響該陣列式電容 感應單元10之感測正確性,因此,該皂液容器係可不限 定為非導電材質之容器,例如玻璃或塑膠材質,亦可為 導電材質之容器。 [0028] 參見第十一圖,係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第五實 施例之該電容感應單元之使用示意圖。該第五實施例與 10021928#單編號 A〇101 第14頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 101年01月09日修正替换頁 前述之該第一實施例(配合參見第四圖)最大差異在於: 本實施例該電容感應單元10’係裝設於該給皂機之内部( 不與該盛裝皂液的容器接觸),因此,該電容感應單元10 ’係更包含一防水絕緣結構,以提供該電容感應單元10 ’用於感測該給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度時之防水絕 緣功能,而避免短路誤動作。此外,由於該電容感應單 元10’係裝設於該給皂機内,因此,屏蔽效應所產生之 干擾不致於影響該電容感應單元10’之感測正確性,因 此,該皂液容器係可不限定為非導電材質之容器,例如 玻璃或塑膠材質,亦可為導電材質之容器。 [0029] 综上所述,本創作係具有以下之優點: [0030] 1、當給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高 度時,系統將自動停止給皂機的給皂功能,藉以減少電 · 力資源的浪費與給皂機的磨耗,進而得以相對延長使用 壽命。 [0031] 2、當給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高 度時,系統將自動停止給皂機的給皂功能,並且透過以 燈光,或影像,或聲音來顯示或警示,藉以讓維護人員 或使用者得知已經沒有清潔皂液可用。 [0032] 3、當給皂機内皂液Lq之液面Ls高度低於某一設定臨界高 度時,系統將自動停止給皂機的給皂功能,並且透過以 燈光,或影像,或聲音來顯示或警示,更會自動將此信 息傳輸到大樓控管中心,促使監管人員可即時再派遣維 護人員進行皂液補充作業,藉以有效的運用人力資源, 避免浪費人力來巡查檢視,更可避免沒有清潔皂液可供 10021928#單編號 AQ1Q1 $ 15 I / * 31 I 1013009145-0 M424905 __ ιοί年οι月〇9日核正替換π 清潔使用的窘況發生。 [0033] 再者,上述之第一至第五實施例,均可再適用實施於芳 香機或酒精除菌機…等供液裝置,藉以自動偵知芳香劑 或酒精…等的存量,但不以此為限。 [0034] 惟,以上所述,僅為本創作較佳具體實施例之詳細說明 與圖式,諸如其中該控制單元所產出的電容轉換計算值 係為一週期計數值,或一電容轉換計算電壓變化值,或 一電容轉換計算電流變化值,或一電容轉換計算電荷變 化值,或一電容轉換計算電容阻抗變化值,或其他具等 效可轉換為可量化計算的數據…等,其中該液位判斷器 預設相應之電容轉換計算臨界值,係為一週期臨界值, 或一電容轉換計算電壓變化臨界值,或一電容轉換計算 電流變化臨界值,或一電容轉換計算電荷變化臨界值, 或一電容轉換計算電容阻抗變化臨界值,或其他具等效 可量化計算的臨界數據…等,而並非用以限制本創作, 本創作之所有範圍應以下述之申請專利範圍為準,凡合 於本創作申請專利範圍之精神與其類似變化之實施例, 皆應包含於本創作之範疇中,任何熟悉該項技藝者在本 創作之領域内,可輕易思及之變化或修飾皆可涵蓋在以 下本案之專利範圍。 【圖式簡單說明】 [0035] 第一圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一實施例之方 塊不意圖, [0036] 第二圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一實施例之電 路方塊示意圖; 10021928^單編號 Α〇101 第16頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 _ 1D1年.01.月09日核正_頁 [0037] 第三圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一實施例之一 t 控制單元之操作示意圖; [0038] 第四圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第一實施例之一 電容感應單元之使用示意圖; [0039] 第五圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二實施例之電 路方塊示意圖; [0040] 第六圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二實施例之一 控制單元之操作示意圖; [0041] 第七圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二實施例之一 陣列式電容感應單元之示意圖; [0042] 第八圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第二實施例之該 陣列式電容感應單元之使用示意圖; [0043] 第九圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第三實施例之該 陣列式電容感應單元之使用示意圖; [0044] 第十圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第四實施例之該 陣列式電容感應單元之使用示意圖;及 [0045] 第十一圖係為本創作給皂機液位感測裝置第五實施例之 該電容感應單元之使用示意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 [0046] 1 00, 1 00’給皂機液位感測裝置 [0047] 1 0陣列式電容感應單元 [0048] 10’電容感應單元 1002192#單編號 A〇101 第17頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 101年01月09日修正替換頁 [0049] 1 02, 1 02’ 基板 [0050] 104_l〜104_n電容感應器 [0051] 104’電容感應器 [0052] 20,20’控制單元 [0053] 202多工器 [0054] 204,204’振盪器 [0055] 206,206’計數器 [0056] 30, 30’液位判斷器 [0057] C1〜Cn感應電容值 [0058] C’感應電容值 [0059] Co輸出感應電容值 [0060] Ros振盪器之電阻 [0061] Cos振盪器之電容 [0062] Sos振盪信號 [0063] So輸出控制信號 [0064] 11第一時間 [0065] 1:2第二時間 [0066] Nos週期計數值 [0067] Lq液體 [0068] Ls 液面 觀腦产單編號A〇101 第18頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 M424905 101年01月09日梭正替換頁 [0069] H+高液位點 [0070] H-低液位點 [0071] Havg平均液位點 [0072] H th臨限液位點 10021928^^^ A〇101 第19頁/共31頁 1013009145-0In the case of Nth, the liquid level of the soap liquid has been raised to the set height or more of the second capacitive sensor 104_2; conversely, if the period count value Nos is greater than the period critical value Nth, the liquid soap is indicated. The liquid level height is below the set height of the second capacitive sensor 104_2. In this embodiment, for example, since the cycle count value Nos (=140) is less than the preset period threshold value Nth (=145), the liquid level determiner 30 determines the liquid of the soap liquid Lq in the soap dispenser. The height of the surface Ls is equal to the set height of the second capacitive sensor 104_2 or above. [0025] In addition, the liquid level determiner 30 can generate at least one output control signal So to control an external display device, such as a light-emitting diode, a liquid crystal panel (LCD panel) or a sound device, etc. a functional device for indicating a warning of a low level or a low level of the liquid surface Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine; or, when the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system The soaping function of the soap dispenser will be automatically stopped, thereby reducing the waste of power resources and the abrasion of the soaping machine; even when the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system This message will be automatically transmitted to the building control center, prompting the supervisor to immediately dispatch maintenance personnel to the soap replenishment operation, so as to effectively use human resources and avoid the situation that no soap is available for cleaning. [0026] Referring to FIG. 9 , it is a schematic diagram of the use of the array type capacitance sensing unit of the third embodiment of the liquid level sensing device of the present invention, wherein the calculation result of the capacitance conversion generated by the control unit 20 is Taking the cycle count value as an example, the preset capacitance conversion calculation threshold value of the liquid level determination unit 30 is exemplified by the cycle threshold value Nth. As shown in the ninth figure, the third embodiment and the aforementioned 1013009145-0 page 12 / 31 pages M424905 January 09, 101 nuclear replacement page The second embodiment (see the eighth figure with the greatest difference) In this embodiment, there are two array capacitive sensing units (a first array capacitive sensing unit 10 and a second array capacitive sensing unit 10). In this embodiment, the first array of capacitive sensing units 10 and the second array of capacitive sensing units 10 are respectively disposed on the one outer side surface and the other outer surface in a longitudinally spaced manner, that is, The first array type capacitive sensing unit 10 and the second array type capacitive sensing unit 10 are symmetrically attached at an interval of 180 degrees. Similarly, if the embodiment has three array-type capacitance sensing units, the array-type capacitive sensing units are symmetrically placed at an interval of 120 degrees in an equidistant manner. Moreover, each of the array type capacitive sensing units 10 is electrically connected to a control unit (not shown), and is respectively output through the corresponding multiplexer 202, the corresponding oscillator 204, and the corresponding counter 206 as described above. Two cycle count values Nos. In this way, by calculating the two cycle count values Nos by an arithmetic average operation or other numerical operations, such as interpolation (interpolation, extrapolation), etc., to obtain an average cycle count value, the accuracy can be obtained more accurately. The liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soap machine is raised. It is worth mentioning that the main purpose of using multiple array capacitive sensing units (not limiting the above two array capacitive sensing units 10) is to provide an inevitable action (such as replenishing liquid) when using the soaping machine for human operation. Process) or the user accidentally collides, causing the soap liquid in the soap machine to sway, as shown in the figure IX, at a certain moment of shaking, the liquid level of the liquid is equal to the right side of the second array capacitor The sensing unit 10, at this time, is sensed to be lower than a low liquid level H- of a threshold liquid level Hth, so that the external display device will have a message that needs to be replenished (but in fact, this malfunctioning factor) Human error caused by the operation; and, the liquid level of the liquid is equal to the left side of the first array of capacitive sensing 1002 brain P number delete 1 page 13 / a total of 31 pages 1010309145-0 M424905 101 January 01 shuttle Replacing the page unit 10, at this time, it is sensed that it is higher than a high liquid level point H+ of a threshold liquid level Hth, so that no liquid needs to be replenished (in fact, the liquid level is still the wrong liquid) Bit information)The reverse is also true, and will not be repeated here. In short, both of the above cases result in an increased chance of malfunction of the soap dispenser level sensing device 100. Therefore, the present invention further proposes to utilize at least two of the array type capacitive sensing units 10, and cooperate with the two cycle count values Nos by an arithmetic average operation or other numerical operations, such as interpolation (interpolation, extrapolation). ... and so on, an average liquid level Havg is obtained, and thus, the actual liquid surface Ls height of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine can be obtained, and the misjudgment caused by the sloshing phenomenon of the soap liquid in the soaping machine can be avoided. [0027] Referring to the tenth figure, it is a schematic diagram of the use of the array type capacitive sensing unit of the fourth embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for soap dispensers. The difference between the fourth embodiment and the foregoing second embodiment (see FIG. 8 for the cooperation) is that the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 is installed in the interior of the soap dispenser (not with the soap). The liquid container is in contact with each other. Therefore, the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 further includes a waterproof insulating structure to provide the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 for sensing the liquid level Ls height of the soap liquid L q in the soaping machine. Waterproof insulation function while avoiding short circuit malfunction. In addition, since the array type capacitive sensing unit 10 is installed in the soap dispenser, the interference caused by the shielding effect does not affect the sensing accuracy of the array capacitive sensing unit 10. Therefore, the soap container is It may not be limited to a non-conductive material container, such as glass or plastic material, or a conductive material container. [0028] Referring to FIG. 11 , it is a schematic diagram of the use of the capacitance sensing unit of the fifth embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser. The fifth embodiment and 10021928#single number A〇101 page 14/total 31 page 10103009145-0 M424905 January 01, 2011 correction replacement page The first difference of the first embodiment (see the fourth figure) is that the biggest difference lies in The capacitor sensing unit 10' is installed in the interior of the soaping machine (not in contact with the container containing the soap). Therefore, the capacitive sensing unit 10' further includes a waterproof insulating structure to provide The capacitance sensing unit 10' is used for sensing the waterproof insulation function of the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soap dispenser, and avoids short circuit malfunction. In addition, since the capacitance sensing unit 10' is installed in the soaping machine, the interference caused by the shielding effect does not affect the sensing accuracy of the capacitance sensing unit 10'. Therefore, the soap container is not limited. It is a non-conductive material container, such as glass or plastic material, and can also be a container of conductive material. [0029] In summary, the present invention has the following advantages: [0030] 1. When the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system will automatically stop the soaping machine. The soap function is used to reduce the waste of electricity and power resources and the abrasion of the soaping machine, thereby further extending the service life. [0031] 2. When the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system will automatically stop the soaping function of the soaping machine and display it by light, image or sound. Or a warning to let maintenance personnel or users know that no cleaning soap is available. [0032] 3. When the liquid level Ls of the soap liquid Lq in the soaping machine is lower than a certain critical height, the system will automatically stop the soaping function of the soaping machine and display it by light, image or sound. Or warnings, this information will be automatically transmitted to the building control center, prompting the supervisors to immediately dispatch maintenance personnel to carry out soap replenishment operations, so as to effectively use human resources, avoid wasting manpower to inspect inspections, and avoid uncleaning. Soap liquid available for 10021928# single number AQ1Q1 $ 15 I / * 31 I 1013009145-0 M424905 __ ιοί year οι 月〇 9th nuclear replacement π Clean use of the situation occurs. [0033] Further, the first to fifth embodiments described above can be further applied to a liquid supply device such as a fragrance machine or an alcohol sterilization machine, thereby automatically detecting the stock of a fragrance or alcohol, etc., but not This is limited to this. [0034] However, the above description is only a detailed description and a drawing of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as the calculation result of the capacitance conversion produced by the control unit is a cycle count value, or a capacitance conversion calculation. a voltage change value, or a capacitance conversion calculation current change value, or a capacitance conversion calculation charge change value, or a capacitance conversion calculation capacitance change value, or other data equivalent to convertible to quantifiable calculation, etc., wherein The liquid level determiner presets a corresponding capacitance conversion calculation threshold, which is a period critical value, or a capacitance conversion calculation voltage change threshold value, or a capacitance conversion calculation current change threshold value, or a capacitance conversion calculation charge change threshold value , or a capacitor conversion to calculate the critical value of the change in capacitance impedance, or other critical data with equivalent quantifiable calculations, etc., and not to limit the creation, all scope of this creation shall be subject to the following patent application scope, where The embodiments of the spirit of the patent application scope and similar changes should be included in the scope of this creation. Those skilled in the art in the field of the Original, and can easily think of variations or modifications Jieke covered in the following patent scope of the case. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0035] The first figure is a block diagram of the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser. [0036] The second figure is a liquid level sensing of the soap dispenser. Schematic diagram of the circuit of the first embodiment of the device; 10021928^单单Α〇101 page 16/31 pages 1013091145-0 M424905 _ 1D1 year.01. month 09 nuclear positive_page [0037] The operation diagram of the t control unit of the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for creating a soap machine; [0038] The fourth figure is a capacitive sensing unit of the first embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for creating a soap machine BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0039] The fifth figure is a circuit block diagram of a second embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser; [0040] The sixth figure is the second liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser [0041] The seventh figure is a schematic diagram of an array type capacitance sensing unit of the second embodiment of the liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser; [0042] The array capacitive sensing single of the second embodiment of the soap machine liquid level sensing device [0043] The ninth drawing is a schematic diagram of the use of the array type capacitive sensing unit of the third embodiment of the liquid level sensing device for creating a soap machine; [0044] The tenth figure is a soap for the creation Schematic diagram of the use of the array type capacitance sensing unit of the fourth embodiment of the liquid level sensing device; and [0045] FIG. 11 is the capacitive sensing unit of the fifth embodiment of the liquid level sensing device of the present invention A schematic diagram of the use. [Main component symbol description] [0046] 1 00, 1 00' soap dispenser liquid level sensing device [0047] 1 0 array capacitive sensing unit [0048] 10' capacitive sensing unit 1002192# single number A 〇 101 17th Page / Total 31 pages 1010309145-0 M424905 January 01, 2011 Revision Replacement Page [0049] 1 02, 1 02' Substrate [0050] 104_l~104_n Capacitive Sensor [0051] 104' Capacitive Sensor [0052] 20, 20' control unit [0053] 202 multiplexer [0054] 204, 204' oscillator [0055] 206, 206' counter [0056] 30, 30' liquid level determiner [0057] C1 ~ Cn sense capacitance value [0058] C' induction Capacitance value [0059] Co output sense capacitance value [0060] Ros oscillator resistance [0061] Cos oscillator capacitance [0062] Sos oscillation signal [0063] So output control signal [0064] 11 first time [0065] 1 : 2 second time [0066] Nos cycle count value [0067] Lq liquid [0068] Ls liquid level observation brain production number A〇101 Page 18 of 31 1013009145-0 M424905 101年01月09日梭Replacement page [0069] H+ high liquid point [0070] H-low liquid level [0071] Havg average liquid level [0072] H th threshold liquid level 10021928^^^ A〇101 Page 19 of 31 1013009145-0

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M424905 __ 101年01月09日梭正替換頁 六、申請專利範圍: 1 . 一種給皂機液位感測裝置,係感測裝填於一皂液容器内皂 液存量的液面高度;該給皂機液位感測裝置係包含: 一電容感應單元,該電容感應單元係具有一基板與佈線在 該基板上的電容感應器,該電容感應器係產生一感應電容 值; 一控制單元,係電性連接該電容感應單元,並且接收該電 容感應器的感應電容值後產出一電容轉換計算值;及 一液位判斷器,係電性連接該控制單元,以接收該控制單 元產出的電容轉換計算值,並且與一預設的電容轉換計算 臨界值比較,進而產生至少一輸出控制信號。 2 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該控制單元所產出的電容轉換計算值係為一週期計數值, 或一電容轉換計算電壓變化值,或一電容轉換計算電流變 化值,或一電容轉換計算電荷變化值,或一電容轉換計算 電容阻抗變化值,或具等效可轉換為可量化計算的數據。 3 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該液位判斷器預設之電容轉換計算臨界值,係為一週期臨 界值,或一電容轉換計算電壓變化臨界值,或一電容轉換 計算電流變化臨界值,或一電容轉換計算電荷變化臨界值 ,或一電容轉換計算電容阻抗變化臨界值,或具等效可量 化計算的臨界數據。 4 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該控制單元係包含: 一振盪器,係電性連接該電容感應單元之該電容感應器, 以接收該感應電容值,並透過一電阻與一電容產生一振盪 1()()21928f單编號A0101 第20頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 101年01月09日核正替換頁 信號;及 一计數器,係電性連接該振盪器,以接收該振盪信號,並 a十數該振盪信號的振盪週期,進而產生一電容轉換計算值 〇 5 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該控制單元之輸出控制信號,係以控制給皂功能之非致能 鎖定或解除,或控制至少一發光二極體 (Ught-eoiitting diode),或至少一液晶面板(LCD Panel),或至少一聲音裝置等之致能或非致能。 6 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該電容感應單元係裝設於該皂液容器内部,並且該電容感 應單元係更包含一防水絕緣結構,該皂液容器之材質係為 非導電材質或導電材質。 7 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該基板係為一軟性印刷電路板(flexibie printed circuit,FPC)。 8 .如申請專利範圍第丨項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該控制單元係為一微處理器、或一微控制器 '或一可程式 邏輯間陣列、或一具有可程式化之積體電路、或一應用特 定積體電路元件。 9 .如申請專利範圍第4項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該電容感應單元係為一陣列式電容感應單元,該陣列式電 容感應單元之基板上,係設有複數個呈縱向平行間隔設置 之電谷感應器,其中該控制單元係更包括有一多工器,且 該複數個電容感應器的輸出端與振廬器的輸入端之間,係 藉由該多工器來電性連接。 10021928#單編號AG1Q1 帛21頁/共31頁 1013009145-0 10 1101年01月09日修正替換頁 如申清專利範圍第9項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 車歹!式電谷感應單元係裝設於該皂液容器之内部並且 亥陣列式電容感應單元係更包含一防水絕緣結構,該皂液 容器之材質係為非導電材質或導電材質。 如申清專利範圍第9項所述之給息機液位感測裝置,其中 ~电谷感應單TG係至少包含一第一陣列式電容感應單元與 —第二陣列式電容感應單元;其中該控制單元係至少包含 一第-控制單元與一第二控制單元,該第一控制單元與該 第一控制單元係分別電性連接該第一陣列式電容感應單元 -、〇第一陣列式電谷感應單元;透過該第一控制單元之一 第什數益與該第二控制單元之一第二計數器分別計數 所對應之一第一振盪信號所產生對應之-第-週期計數值 與一第二振盪信號所產生對應之一第二週期計數值,產出 一平均週期計數值。 12 .如申請專利範圍第11項所述之給皂機液位感測裝置,其中 該第一陣列式電容感應單元與該第二陣列式電容感應單元 係呈水平間隔貼設於該容器之一側外表面。 10021928^單編號A0101 第22頁/共31頁 1013009145-0M424905 __ January 09, 101, Shuttle is replacing page 6. Patent application scope: 1. A liquid level sensing device for soap dispenser, which senses the liquid level of the soap liquid stored in a soap container; The liquid level sensing device of the soap machine comprises: a capacitance sensing unit having a substrate and a capacitance sensor wired on the substrate, the capacitance sensor generating an inductance value; a control unit Electrically connecting the capacitance sensing unit, and receiving a capacitance value of the capacitance sensor to generate a capacitance conversion calculation value; and a liquid level determiner electrically connected to the control unit to receive the output of the control unit The capacitance converts the calculated value and compares it with a predetermined capacitance conversion calculation threshold to generate at least one output control signal. 2. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the calculation value of the capacitance conversion produced by the control unit is a cycle count value, or a capacitance conversion calculation voltage change value, or A capacitance conversion calculates a current change value, or a capacitance conversion calculates a charge change value, or a capacitance conversion calculates a capacitance change value, or an equivalent convertible to a quantifiable calculation. 3. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the preset value of the capacitance conversion calculation of the liquid level determiner is a period critical value, or a capacitance conversion calculates a voltage change. A critical value, or a capacitance conversion to calculate a current change threshold, or a capacitance conversion to calculate a charge change threshold, or a capacitance conversion to calculate a capacitance impedance change threshold, or an equivalent quantifiable calculation of critical data. 4. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises: an oscillator electrically connected to the capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensing unit to receive the sensing Capacitance value, and through a resistor and a capacitor to generate an oscillation 1 () () 21928f single number A0101 page 20 / a total of 31 pages 1013009145-0 January 01, 101 nuclear replacement page signal; and a counter And electrically connecting the oscillator to receive the oscillating signal, and a ten oscillation period of the oscillating signal, thereby generating a capacitance conversion calculation value 〇5. The soaping machine liquid according to claim 1 a position sensing device, wherein the output control signal of the control unit is to control the non-functional locking or releasing of the soaping function, or to control at least one Ught-eoiitting diode, or at least one liquid crystal panel (LCD) Panel), or at least one sound device or the like. 6. The liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the capacitance sensing unit is installed inside the soap container, and the capacitive sensing unit further comprises a waterproof insulating structure. The material of the soap container is a non-conductive material or a conductive material. 7. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). 8. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to the above application, wherein the control unit is a microprocessor, or a microcontroller' or a programmable logic array, or a A stylized integrated circuit, or an application-specific integrated circuit component. 9. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the capacitance sensing unit is an array type capacitive sensing unit, and the array of the capacitive sensing unit is provided with a plurality of The electric valley sensor is disposed in a longitudinally parallel interval, wherein the control unit further includes a multiplexer, and the output of the plurality of capacitive sensors and the input end of the vibrator is performed by the multiplex Incoming call connection. 10021928#单号AG1Q1 帛21 pages/total 31 pages 10103009145-0 10 January 01, 01, revised replacement page, such as the liquid level sensing device of the soap dispenser according to claim 9 of the patent scope, in which the rut! The electric valley sensing unit is installed inside the soap container and the array capacitive sensing unit further comprises a waterproof insulating structure, and the material of the soap container is a non-conductive material or a conductive material. For example, the liquid level sensing device of the interest rate device according to claim 9 of the patent scope, wherein the electric valley sensing single TG system comprises at least a first array type capacitive sensing unit and a second array type capacitive sensing unit; The control unit is configured to include at least a first control unit and a second control unit. The first control unit and the first control unit are electrically connected to the first array of capacitive sensing units, respectively. a sensing unit; a first period of the first control unit and a second counter of the second control unit respectively counting a corresponding one of the first oscillation signals to generate a first-period count value and a second The oscillating signal generates a corresponding one of the second period count values, and outputs an average period count value. 12. The liquid level sensing device for a soap dispenser according to claim 11, wherein the first array capacitive sensing unit and the second array capacitive sensing unit are horizontally spaced apart from one of the containers Side outer surface. 10021928^单单A0101 Page 22 of 31 1013009145-0
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