TWM575820U - Water supply system capable of indicating state of filter - Google Patents

Abstract

A water supply system capable of prompting a state of a filter material, comprising a water supply pipe, a water quality detecting device and a light projecting device. The water supply pipe is connected to a water source, and the water supply pipe comprises a faucet and a filter material, and the faucet has a water outlet. The water quality detecting device is provided for the water supply pipe and detects the water quality to output a normal water quality signal or a water quality abnormality signal. The light projecting device is disposed in the faucet and is connected to the water quality detecting device to receive the normal water quality signal or the water quality. The abnormal signal, the light-emitting device determines the color of the light-emitting or stops the light-emitting based on receiving the normal water quality signal or the water quality abnormal signal. In the water supply process, the water supply system can produce different brilliance changes according to the water quality test results, so that the user can understand the current filter material status through brilliance change and then replace it.

Description

Water supply system that can indicate the status of the filter material

The present invention relates to a water supply system, and more particularly to a water supply system that causes the flow of water to change color to indicate the current state of the filter.

Water is an indispensable substance in daily life, but water quality is easily damaged by humans or caused by natural disasters. Therefore, many people install a water filter to get clean water. However, the filter material contained in the water filter device will accumulate impurities due to long-term use, thereby reducing the water filtering effect. At this time, the filter material needs to be replaced to restore the water filtering effect.

However, in order to assist the user in understanding the state of the filter material, a water quality detecting device is often disposed in the water filtering device or the correspondingly connected water supply pipe to assist the confirmation through the water quality detecting device. Moreover, although the water quality detecting device provides the detection result, the information is mostly displayed on a display member used in combination, and the display member is generally disposed near the water filtering device, and is inconspicuous, so that the user still forgets The information displayed on the display member is observed, and the filter material cannot be reliably replaced.

The main purpose of this creation is to solve the problem that the current embodiment cannot reliably remind the user to replace the filter material.

To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a water supply system that prompts the state of the filter material. The water supply system capable of prompting the state of the filter material comprises a water supply pipe, a water quality detecting device and a light projecting device, and the light projecting device is connected to the water quality detecting device. The water supply pipe is connected to a water source, and the water supply pipe comprises a faucet and a filter material for filtering impurities into the water flowing into the water supply pipe, the faucet having a water outlet. The water quality detecting device is provided corresponding to the water supply pipe, and the water quality detecting device outputs a water quality normal signal and a water quality abnormal signal corresponding to the water quality in the water supply pipe. The light projecting device is disposed in the faucet and is connected to the water quality detecting device. The light projecting device projects a light toward the water outlet when starting, so that the water output through the water outlet is colored by the light, and the light is emitted. The device has a first working state in which the light is emitted in a first color based on the normal water quality signal, and the light emitting device stops casting or causes the light to be cast in a second color based on the water quality abnormal signal A second working state is indicated to indicate that the filter material needs to be replaced, and the first color is different from the second color.

In one embodiment, the faucet is formed with a water-passing space, a accommodating space that connects the water-passing space and faces the water outlet and provides the light-emitting device, and a space that separates the water-passing space from the accommodating space and allows A transparent partition that shines through the light.

In one embodiment, the water supply system has a hydropower module disposed in the water supply pipe and connected to the water quality detecting device and the light projecting device.

In one embodiment, the water quality detecting device has a water quality detecting portion located in the water supply pipe.

In one embodiment, the first color is blue and the second color is red.

In one embodiment, the first color is green and the second color is red.

As mentioned above, the author has the following characteristics: 1. The water supply system creates a brilliance change according to the water quality status, so that the user can more intuitively understand the current state of the filter material, and thus can be in the water quality. The filter media is replaced at the beginning of the change. 2. In addition to the external power, in addition to the external power, in one embodiment, the power can be generated by the self-owned hydroelectric power module, thereby eliminating the need to electrify and replace the battery. Reducing electricity bills and avoiding problems caused by the user forgetting to replace the battery and causing the overall system to stop

The detailed description and technical content of this creation are described below with the following diagram:

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the present invention provides a water supply system 100 that can prompt the state of the filter material. For example, the water supply system 100 can be a water dispenser or a sink including a basin 101. The water supply system 100 includes a water supply pipe 10, a light projecting device 20, and a water quality detecting device 30. The water supply pipe 10 is connected to a water source 11, and the water source 11 can be a replaceable drinking bucket, a water storage tank, and a water supply system. A water purifier or other structure that provides a drinking water. Moreover, the water supply pipe 10 may be formed by a plurality of pipe fittings. The water supply pipe 10 has a faucet 12 mainly for supplying the drinking water, and the faucet 12 is formed with a water outlet 121. Moreover, a filter material 13 can be disposed in the water supply pipe 10 in combination with other structures. The filter material 13 is further disposed in a water supply path of the water supply pipe 10, and the filter material 13 filters the drinking water flowing on the water supply path. The impurities contained in the drinking water are filtered out, and the impurities may be sediment, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, residual chlorine, and the like.

On the other hand, the light projecting device 20 is disposed in the faucet 12, and the light projecting device 20 is set to face the water outlet 121. When the light projecting device 20 receives power, it will project a light toward the water outlet 121. Light 21 (22). Furthermore, the light projecting device 20 includes at least two light projecting units 201 and 202, and the light rays 21 (22) emitted by each of the light projecting units 201 (202) are different in color, for example, one of the light casts The light unit 201 emits a light 21 having a first color, and the other light projecting unit 202 emits a light 22 having a second color, which may be blue or green, the second The color can be red.

Further, the water quality detecting device 30 is provided corresponding to the water supply pipe 10, and the water quality detecting device 30 detects the water quality of the water flow in the water supply pipe 10. Further, the water quality detecting device 30 can perform the conductivity or the pH value of the water flow. The water quality detecting device 30 may be a TDS (abbreviation for Total dissolved solids) detector. On the other hand, the water quality detecting device 30 is connected to the light projecting device 20, and the water quality detecting device 30 detects the normal state after starting, and continues to transmit signals to the light projecting device 20. Therefore, the water quality detecting device 30 determines the potential of the signal according to a preset detection criterion, that is, the potential of the signal conforming to the detection reference is different from the potential of the signal that does not meet the detection reference. Moreover, the present invention causes the light projecting device 20 to drive one of the light projecting units 201, 202 or not to drive any of the light projecting units 201, 202 based on the received signal. In order to be able to specify, the water quality normal signal 31 and a water quality abnormal signal 32 are used in the following paragraphs. The water quality normal signal 31 means that the water quality meets the test standard, and the water quality abnormal signal 32 means that the water quality does not meet the requirements. Test basis.

The implementation of an embodiment of the present invention is specifically described. Initially, the light projecting device 20 is configured with a first working state based on the water quality normal signal 31 for causing the light 21 to be projected in the first color, and a Based on the water quality abnormality signal 32, the light 22 is caused to eject or stop the second operating state of the light ray 21, 22 by the light projecting device 20 in the second color. Next, after the water quality detecting device 30 is energized, the water quality of the water flowing in the water supply pipe 20 is continuously detected. At this time, when the water quality detecting device 30 sends the water quality normal signal 31 to the light projecting device 20, the light projecting device 30 enters the first working state, and the light ray 21 of the first color is projected toward the water outlet 121. The water is allowed to flow to the first color when flowing out of the faucet 12. On the other hand, when the water quality detecting device 30 sends the water quality abnormal signal 32 to the light projecting device 20, the light projecting device 20 enters the second working state, and the light ray 22 of the second color is projected toward the water outlet 121. Having the water flowing out of the faucet 12 to present the second color different from the first color, or the light projecting device 20 will stop projecting any of the light rays 21, 22 toward the water outlet 121, so that the water flows out The faucet is transparent at 12 o'clock. Thereby, the user can intuitively understand the change of the water quality through the color change during the process of using water, and then check the state of the filter material 13 to perform the replacement and the like. In this way, the problem that the user forgets to replace the filter material 13 can be specifically solved.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the faucet 12 is configured such that the light projecting device 20 is disposed. In an embodiment, the faucet 12 is designed to form a water passing space 122 and a receiving space through the structure. 123, the accommodating space 123 can be placed in the light projecting device 122, and the accommodating space 123 is separated from the water passing space 122, and is not used for supplying water. In an embodiment, the faucet 12 further has a non-filtered water-passing space (not shown) that is not in communication with the water-passing space 122. The unfiltered water-passing space is used to provide general tap water circulation. The water space provides filtered water circulation, and the accommodating space 123 is also disposed separately from the unfiltered water passing space. Further, the faucet 12 has a through hole 125 formed in the accommodating space 123 and the water passing space 122, so that the light of the light projecting device 20 can pass through and restrict the flow in the water passing space 122. The accommodating space 123 is not allowed to enter the accommodating space 123. The faucet 12 has a transparent partition 124 disposed in the through hole 125.

On the other hand, since the light projecting device 20 needs to obtain power and receive signals from the outside with at least one electrical connection line 127, the electrical connection line 127 is specifically disposed. In an embodiment, the faucet 12 has a self-determination. The accommodating space 123 extends from the accommodating space 123, and the trajectory space 126 is used for the routing instead of the water supply. The trajectory space 126 is separated from the water permeable space 122. Moreover, the aspect of the trace space 126 can be designed according to the electrical connection line 127 to be disposed therein.

In an embodiment, the light 21 (22) emitted by the light projecting device 20 is guided to the water outlet 121 via an optical guiding structure. The so-called optical guiding structure can be a lens or a mirror. In this way, the light projecting device 20 does not need to directly face the water outlet 121, and the partial waterproof design of the faucet 12 can be simplified.

In one embodiment, the water quality detecting device 30 has a water quality detecting portion 33 located in the water supply pipe 20. Further, the water quality detecting unit 33 is a portion that must be installed in the water supply pipe 20 in the structure of the water quality detecting device 30, and the water detecting unit 33 converts the component of the water flow in the water supply pipe 10 into an electric signal. The water quality detecting device 30 processes the electrical signal to generate the water quality normal signal 31 or the water quality abnormal signal 32. It can be seen that not all of the water quality detecting device 30 is located above the water supply path of the water supply pipe 10, and other components not located on the water supply path can be connected to the structure of the water supply pipe 10 in an external manner.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the water quality detecting device 30 and the light projecting device 20 are both operated by electric power. Here, the water detecting device 30 and the light projecting device 20 can obtain electric power through an external power source, or can generate power independently. . In one embodiment, the water supply system 100 further includes a hydropower module 40 disposed in the water supply pipe 10 and connected to the water quality detecting device 30 and the light projecting device 20, and the hydroelectric power module Group 40 can be comprised of a generator, an impeller coupled to the generator, and a battery pack coupled to the generator. In the implementation, the impeller is pushed by the water flow to drive the generator to generate electricity, and the electric power generated by the generator can be immediately supplied to the water quality detecting device 30 and the light projecting device 20, or stored in the battery pack. In this way, the problem of powering up and replacing the battery can be omitted, and the electricity cost can be saved, and the problem that the overall system is stopped due to the user forgetting to replace the battery can be avoided.

The above description has been made in detail, but the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it is not possible to limit the scope of the creation of the creation, that is, the equalization of the scope of patent application according to the creation of the present invention. Changes and modifications should still be covered by the patents of this creation.

100‧‧‧Water supply system

101‧‧‧Bowl

10‧‧‧Water supply pipeline

11‧‧‧Water source

12‧‧‧ Leading

121‧‧‧Water outlet

122‧‧‧Water space

123‧‧‧ accommodating space

124‧‧‧Transparent partition

125‧‧‧through hole

126‧‧‧Wiring space

127‧‧‧Electrical cable

13‧‧‧ Filter media

20‧‧‧Lighting device

201, 202‧‧‧ Projection unit

21, 22‧‧‧ rays

30‧‧‧Water quality testing device

31‧‧‧Water quality signal

32‧‧‧Water quality anomaly signal

33‧‧‧Water Quality Inspection Department

40‧‧‧Hydroelectric Module

Figure 1 is a schematic view (I) of an embodiment of the present creation. Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing the implementation of an embodiment of the present invention (2). Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the implementation of an embodiment of the present invention (3). Figure 4 is a schematic view of the faucet water discharge of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the unit composition of an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the implementation of another embodiment of the present creation. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the unit composition of another embodiment of the present creation.

Claims (8)

A water supply system capable of prompting a state of a filter material, comprising: a water supply pipe connected to a water source, the water supply pipe comprising a faucet and a filter material for filtering impurities into the water flowing into the water supply pipe, the faucet having a water outlet; The water quality detecting device is disposed corresponding to the water supply pipe. The water quality detecting device outputs a water quality normal signal and a water quality abnormal signal corresponding to the water quality in the water supply pipe; and a light projecting device is disposed in the faucet and is connected to the water quality detecting device. The light projecting device projects a light toward the water outlet when starting, so that the water output through the water outlet is colored by the light, and the light projecting device has a light based on the normal water quality signal to make the light a first color a first working state of being thrown, and a second working state in which the light projecting device stops emitting light or the light is projected in a second color to prompt the filter material to be replaced based on the water quality abnormal signal, the first color Different from the second color. The water supply system capable of prompting the state of the filter material according to claim 1, wherein the faucet is formed with a water-passing space, a accommodating space and a partition connecting the water-passing space and facing the water outlet and providing the light-emitting device The water-passing space and the accommodating space and a transparent partition that allows light to pass through. A water supply system capable of prompting a state of a filter according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the water supply system has a hydroelectric power module disposed in the water supply pipe and connected to the water quality detecting device and the light projecting device. The water supply system capable of prompting the state of the filter material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the water quality detecting device has a water quality detecting portion located in the water supply pipe. A water supply system capable of prompting a state of a filter material as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first color is blue and the second color is red. A water supply system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first color is blue and the second color is red. The water supply system of claim 1, wherein the first color is green and the second color is red. A water supply system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first color is green and the second color is red.