WO2011047691A1

WO2011047691A1 - Electrical, in particular solar-powered flushing device

Info

Publication number: WO2011047691A1
Application number: PCT/EG2009/000029
Authority: WO
Inventors: Abd El-Hamid Ali Hussein Mohammed
Original assignee: Abd El-Hamid Ali Hussein Mohammed
Priority date: 2009-10-19
Filing date: 2009-10-19
Publication date: 2011-04-28
Also published as: EG25288A

Abstract

It is considered a machine of electronic expulsion (Automatic Siphon) that works via current source reaches (12 volt, 3.5 Amp.). It is generated from luminary cells after putting it on the building surface or associated or governmental authorities. It consists of 4 main parts that are: 1 - Diaphragm (Drainer) 2- buoy 3- carrier 4- control plate and the switch of starting. These electronic parts when pressing the start switch to expel water. This machine differs from the other machines that work mechanically. All the defects that are found in most of the previous machines are eliminated such as leaking phenomenon, damage, exhausting water. But the current electronic machines is suitable for working under any water pressure and it is safe as it prevents electric problems.

Description

electrical, in particular solar-powered flushing device

Technical Field

The technical field of the new invention is related to the industry field. This invention is an automatic siphon's machines that can work by using solar energy or electricity.

Among its important features and advantages is to eliminate the phenomenon of water leakage and waste inside lavatory bases.

Background Art:

It is a machine for expulsion (machine of combination or siphon) its function is expulsion and toilet cleansing (base of toilet) from the wastes through water that exists in the box of the base expulsion that is fixed on the base of toilet, and this with flow of water inside the toilet.

The machine consists of the buoy and diaphragm (drainer) and knob and the different parts manufacture are different according to the manufacturer.

The problem or the deficiencies in the prior technique

The problem is the damage in the buoy and all parts of the machine due to lack of precision in the selection of some of items within the industry, such as buoy, or the defect in thickness of plastic made from the machine and the subsequent of its breaker because of the inner water pressure.

But the most of the problems in the machine is the existence of leakage in many machines even when they are new to interact with the water pressure on the seal in order to normalize the seal on diaphragm(drainer) in order to prevent the leakage but in the fin there will be a leakage due to the lack of precision in its industry and in the selection of materials including seal, that may not see by eye, or fails to repair, because it is light leakage and the consequent of this such as wastage of water that are the basis for life and bestowed by God, by the existence of the source of the Nile river from ancient times to now, many conferences and international treaties which it is taking place in many countries to maintain a drop of water.

On of the problems existing in the prior art some of development in some parts of the machine, but there are still shortcomings in the use of materials which are manufactured seals because it damages it in the water and some modern machines are also it seal had damaged or the diaphragm(drainer) in the water in order to interact the skin with the seal and this lead to them damaged or found on them many of turns that lead to the infiltration in the toilet.

If we calculated the water wasted in the toilet or base bathroom, for example, if we take 50 from each 50 siphon, and one of them where the damage to the parts of the machine, this siphon leakage of water for example, leak one liter of water per day and this is less likely.

If we propose the we have( 1000000) million toilet in any country in the toilets that found in the houses, the companies, corporate interests and government agencies, hospitals, schools, universities, hotels

That damage caused by the leakage of water wastage and the result would be that there is ( 1000000) million liters of water loss per month, and if the multiply (30000000) Thirty millions x 12 liters of the result is (360000000) three hundred and sixty million liters of water per year and if the loss is multiplied figure in the average or 25% of the nations of the world, or half of the Nile basin is transformed by the river Nile ?

If we exploit the one million liters per day, which is wasted, in agriculture. This number tells how many kilometers of agricultural land can be cultivated and how the operation of factories, companies and young people and attracted investment to this country and the recovery of its economy, besides other country.

Disclosure Of Invention:

The Siphon's Machine:

The siphon's machine - which is used for cleaning lavatories (toilet's base) - is regarded as one of the sources that lead to the waste of great amounts of water used for that purpose. This machine consists of constituent parts that we can notice that every machine differs from the others according to the different producers of these machines; yet there are some main parts that constitute all these machines such as: the buoy, the drainer(diaphragm) and the fixing handle; whereas, the buoy, for example, consists of plastic parts such as: the air inflated ball or any other substitute, the arm, the rubber ring and the backside of the buoy which is used for fixing it and connecting it to water supply.

- The drainer (diaphragm): it is also made of plastic and its function is to drain the exceeding water. In case the buoy, the handle and/or the fixing sets, whereas, the handle can be pressed or pulled up to drain the water, which often is made of plastic or metal; yet the siphon's machine is one of the sources that lead to waste great amounts of water inside it due to the imprecision of manufacturing it and also using bad material in its manufacturing, for example, the rubber that is used in the buoy and the drainer; whereas, this rubber becomes out of order due to the water pressure and that leads to the waste of a lot of water which serves as the basis of our life; and also some people delay to repair that machine.

However, there are good types of machines, yet these machines are subjected to being out of order and its parts can be easily damaged for different reasons such as the imprecision of manufacturing that lead to be broken by the high water pressure or the corrosion of rubber or leather parts and the result is the waste of great quantities of water, which represents the basis of our life on this earth and a magnificent gift from our God to us; whereas, Allah has created man and provided him with the basic instruments that can give him the survival and existence on this earth; and precisely, water is considered the most important tool for all creatures to survive. This is why Allah has made the percentage of water on this planet is about 70% and the percentage of water inside the human body is about 65% out of the necessary amount of water to keep him alive and also for our bodies' cells to perform its functions properly. So, we have to preserve this great gift and all the sources that provide us with it and also to pay the required care and attention towards it; and also to economize the usage of it and not to waste it in order to avoid losing it and fight with each other over it as a result whereas, it is more precious than petroleum for all nations.

It is worthy noting that there is a report made in 2008 by The Developing Center of The UN in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Development, which showed that there will be a reduction in the individual's quota of water in Egypt from 1000 cubic meter to 600 cubic meter in the year 2017.

However, the household needs of drinking water can be estimated as of 4.5 billion cubic meter annually. It is also expected that this number will increase due to the increasing number of population yearly with a range of 2.1%; whereas, the total needs of that sector are valued at 6.6% billion cubic liter annually by the year 2017.

However, the strategic experts note that the coming wars will be wars for water drops that constitute the basis of our life on this earth.

Consequently, the idea of developing the siphon's machine to avoid the old defects that may exist in these machines currently, which can be in one of the constituent parts such as the buoy and/or the drainer as I have already explained. So, the new machine is mainly designated to avoid all these defects as much as we can and to match the nature of water; whereas, this machine works automatically through a low electric current of 12 volt whether this current is generated by electricity or solar power. The buoy and also the drainer have been developed to work automatically and there is a sensor to determine the needed water level besides, an electronic control panel that organizes the performance of the machine as of the expulsion and filling processes and also to avoid the leakage of water and as a result, preserving water that is wasted inside our lavatories. Eventually, how precious a glass of water is; since it grants any individual the chance to survive for hours or days if we are able to estimate its real value.

New subject of the invention:

The new invention is the subject of reform and avoid the shortcomings in the prior technique of the machine, or a machine for expulsion, and that by the operation of the machine through introduce an electrical current, or solar-powered at the top of the roofs of houses or businesses companies and government agencies, hospitals or universities and schools to generate electricity and this electricity is 12 volts (3-5) Amper, there will be no danger from this electricity and it is safe of any of the electrical contact, it is possible to develop what ensure this, such as electric heaters, which operate at 220 volts, which is also safe to do so.

This machine was developed in a manner better than the previous one, i.e. previous machine. As is shown in the drawing boards through conversion of mechanical parts to electric parts to give more efficient to prevent leakage of water and the preservation of the water that is considered the origin of life.

Description In Detail:

- The automatic siphon's machine:

In this new invention, great attention is paid to avoid the previous defects and problems appeared in old machines representing in the imprecision of selecting the materials used for manufacturing the old machines; and that is in turn, would avoid us the need for making regular maintenance as it was the case with the old machines, and the practical solution is to avoid these defects that represent the main reason of wasting and losing great amounts of water. So, we are very concerned with providing the all necessary factors in the new machine so that we can avoid the leakage of water and defects; since, the new machine works automatically through an electric current of 12 volts/ 3-5 Ampere, that can be generated by solar power or electricity.

Whereas, the parts- that work mechanically to press water inside the machine - have been converted to parts that work automatically, so as not to be affected by the high or low water pressure; and unlike the old machines that can be easily affected by any pressure of water and thus leads to waste and leak big amounts of water; besides, the imprecision of selecting the materials used for manufacturing the previous machines. However, the new automatic siphon (the new invention) consists of four main parts besides the fixing screws sets as follows: 1- The buoy (Feeding tap): it consists of the electric power supply, water source and the coil that works as a magnet when it is connected to the power supply, a metal shaft connected to its front end a piece of leather with high quality and water resistant as well; so as not to be affected by water and also a piece of leather with high resistance to water, which has holes or slots that allow the entry of water when the coil works and attracts the metal shaft; and also a pipe of 20 mm. / 1.5 inch that is made of strong metal or plastic.

2- The drainer: it consists of electric power supply, a place for draining and expulsion of water, lifting and fixing arms for the engine, gears , motion transferring shaft to the below of the machine, besides fixing bases and also two pieces of china or porcelain that are very soft to allow the free motion of one them and stability of the other and both of them are responsible for water expulsion. There is also another drainer which is used for any exceeding water and this part is considered as one of the main parts that cause water leakage in old machines.

3- The probe (sensor): the function of this part is to determine the required amount of water either if it is little or much. It consists of two switch buttons for power supply, one of them is multi purposes and both are water proof, they are fixed inside a plastic shaft in the form of a pipe with a piece of plastic inside it so as to be freely mobile when water increases or decreases and pressing the switch buttons.

- There is also another model of sensors with the same components; yet there is a magnet inside that piece of plastic, so when it goes up or down and becomes in a parallel position to the switch buttons, it allows the attraction of the iron switch button's arm so as to operate or stop the buoy or the drainer.

4- Control panel: its function is to organize the operating of the machine and through which we control the work of the buoy, the drainer and the sensor.

The method of exploitation

To use this machine, after offering the machine to the companies that produce sanitary ware or bases of the closet through using the machine instead of the previous machine of the previous technique, thus reducing or eliminating the phenomenon of water leakage(source of life).

As that machine is used by companies and government agencies, hospitals, universities, schools, hotels and public places, which has the largest amount of people gathered and the use of the latrines, and that machine propertied to work in any high-pressure water machines other than the other most affected by high water pressure. The photo-cells is put on the highest rooftops that would make use of those machines as to generate electrical energy which operates the machine and obtaining low energy costs.

This may be done at home too, by putting the photo-cells at the top surfaces and then the specialists engineers distribute that the current output of photo-cells and it is distributed to the toilets and this is are also safe and inexpensive way to pay the price.

_Brief Description Of The Drawings:

Explanation of the drawing boards :

Explanation of the drawing-board (1)

The general scheme of the machine

In this plateau, it is the general scheme of the expulsion machine or what is called siphon machine but the machine may take multiple forms and in a variety of different companies producing this machine that is as follows:

(1 ) Buoy

(2) Diaphragm(drainer)

(3) Sensor

(4) Automatic electronic control panel

(5) The box of expulsion or siphon.

An explanation of board (2):

Diaphragm(drainer)

contents:

This section consists of:

( 1 ) Power cable

(2) levers load and install the engine (motor)

(3) Motor

(4) Gearbox

(5) connected rod to connect motion to the bottom.

(6) Pressure spring

(7) The body of the machine

(8) Bases to the installation

(9) Bases to stabilize and hold the levers.

( 10) Lever for motion transmission

(1 1) 2 pieces of smooth ceramic with high quality to be one of them is mobile and the other is fixed divided by four parts as shown in drawing.

(12) Bolts to stabilize the 2 pieces

(13) The back of the machine

(14) The place of the expulsion and discharge of the water

( 15) Diaphragm(drainer) for the disposal of excess water

( 16) sensor operates when touching the water

(17) Power cable

(18) Holes to empty and entry of water (19) Protrusions to stabilize the mesh and the gears and motor

Function of the machine:

After the installation of this part and install it inside the box and the delivery of the water, this part should be closed to prevent the discharge, and after filling the box of water, this part is ready to expel the water by the operating pressure on the button of expulsion.

And pressing the button or discharge button by the control unit to receive a signal of operating and send a signal to the motor and the gears box in order to the motor move the process of delivery of the movement of the bottom piece of the ceramic upper moving piece (that is the allowance or seal), and moving toward the 90° degree, to be open the diaphragm(drainer) and the expulsion of water discharge that is sensor to give a reference to the control panel, after coming on with the water and to give a signal to the control panel to activate the motor 90° degree, whether the same or the opposite direction, it is important that due to its closure its first position to be filled again for a way to buoy. The sensor inside the diaphragm(drainer) , its action occurs when the level water high at the required level , it is working at the contact of water gives a signal to the control panel there is a technical malfunction in the buoy, through a buzzer warning to indicate that the fault or cause of fault. The control panels are programming in order to move the motor to rotate 90° degrees and stop the other in order to receive the reference due to its one or the other to rotate 90° degrees.

May be within the pinion gear so that if the 360°, to transfer the motion to the other gear that is fixed in connection rod by 90° in order to discharge and expulsion of water. It is a process that has certain mechanical calculations.

It is possible to put switch key inside the Gearbox or outside it in order to be water resistant or higher than the water level so that when rotating the connection rod by 90° it will disconnect the motor and change motion direction in opposite to the first motion. .

Change may be in the form of the machine and adj usted as needed and as scientific progress and modern technology so as not to observe a particular purpose, but one way to prevent the leakage phenomenon.

Explanation of the drawing-board (3)

Buoy (Feeding tap)

contents:

This section consists of:

(1) source to entry of electric source of 12 volts of electricity (3-5 A).

(2) coil 12-volt operating power works as a electromagnet at time of connection of current. (3) Spring to press the rod .

(4) Stainless steel rod that is influenced by the magnetic field.

(5) A piece of leather at the head of the metal column or submitted.

(6) pieces of leather in the circular forms with holes that have curves that allows to enter the water when attracting the stainless or metal rod and stay away from them, and this curves is pressurized by water so as not to implement the water to be inside unless the stainless rod is attracted. The seal is made of anti-erosion materials that is resistant to interaction or against the water leakage.

(7) Plastic rod that is fixed in the middle of the seal and perforated and has a streamlined form of the forward base to press on the holes in the seal in order to prevent the entry of water with a hole in the middle of the plastic rod that connected to the end of plastic rod so that when entering the water allowed to enter the waters of the holes in the circular seal.

(8) Solenoid working at 12-volt electricity (3-5 A).

(9) thin pipe to deliver water to the solenoid.

( 10) buoy body and its general description.

(1 1) The back of the coats are made of copper or plastic of great hardness and endurance.

(12) Source of water.

(13) Water pipe to connect the water to the bottom to prevent the sound of the noise of the water.

Function of the Machine:

When the sensor's situation is at the bottom and pressing on the lower switch to give switch a signal to the control panel to close or diaphragm(drainer) and the beginning of the operation of the buoy through attracting iron or steel rod, after the magnetic field affected through coil carrying current in the reversal direction to the direction of water entry in order to fill the box. With the filling of the Box , the sensor raise with the raise of water to reach the required level of control by the buoy and the amount of water required.

The pressure sensitive key switch multi-purpose for the separation of the control panel on the current column due to the metal or the metal to be placed first, and is separated from the buoy and the standby mode then the diaphragm(drainer) for the conduct of the expulsion of water and then, after the separation of power from the buoy electronically.

Explanation of the drawing No. (4)

Sensor

This section consists of:

(1) levers for current input (source of power) to connect to the Control Panel.

(2) Switch key (the multi-purpose )against water

(3) a piece of cork and is topped by a piece of plastic to put pressure on the switch key.

(4) The plastic rod.

(5) Sensor fixation pins inside the box.

(6) Plastic pipe or transparent glass pipe.

(7) The piece of cork or leather to prolong or shorten the pipe depending upon request and it is working to stabilization of the two pipes.

(8) large pipe allow entering the other pipe.

(9) A piece of thin leather or of that allow the passage of plastic rod without resistance.

(10) Key Switch installed in a horizontal position against water resistant.

(1 1) Wire for the key.

(12) The back of the pipe to allow water to enter and exit.

(13) Pieces of circular plastic from the bottom to press on the lower key switch that is fixed at the end of the plastic rod.

(14) Holes to vacuum air.

Function of the machine:

When the position of the sensor is downward, and rod base is pressing the switch key, to give a signal to control panel to close the (diaphragm(drainer) ) through the motor and the gearbox that are installed above.

At the same time give a signal to the buoy to start filling in the water box, however; with water rises inside the box with plastic to column to reach the level of water required, and then clicking on the plastic rod key switch Pena reach the required level of water is then separated from the current buoy then At the same time, the machine or diaphragm(drainer) ready for the start of the expulsion and the conduct of water and when the pressure on the key to the discharge of water-related unit control. Switch top multi-purpose: to give more than one reference to the buoy and diaphragm(drainer) , through the control panel.

May be a magnet inside a plastic rod is the key to attracting switch lever without touching column pressure on the plastic switch. This sensor may take one more forms and may be developed according to modern science or the most recent innovations in it. There is another critical design as shown in drawing (model b).

Explanation of the drawing-board number (5)

Control Panel

contents:

(1) source of power or 12 volts of electricity (3-5 A)

(2) The key to disconnect the control panel and the machine.

(3) Electronic control panel.

(4) Exits for the operation of the machine parts and the connection of parts of the machine.

(5) Button to start the worker and discharge and expulsion.

The work of the control panel:

After clicking the button start-up and operating, the pressure plate to receive a signal and the start-up and send a signal to diaphragm(drainer) or disposal and the expulsion of water then send a signal after the discharge of water to the buoy for the start of filling of the Box.

The panel to receive a signal from the sensor , after its programming for the organization of the work of the machine in terms of filling the package with bell or to make a warning sound when the buoy is faulty or damaged due to a breakdown or an increase in the water level to be installed at the top of a Box or in the cavity inside the lid, a completely isolated from the water.

The sensor may be dispensed if it is possible to program the control panel to control the machine without the use of sensor and this is after the programming and organization of the work after determining the time of expulsion and duration of filling and discharge.

Claims

CLAIMS - The new parts that should be protected in the new invention are as follows: 1- The first Claim : The automatic siphon's machine (The automatic siphon) - it is an automatic siphon that organizes the entry and exit of water from and to it, which in turn helps avoid the problem of water leakage that occurs with the old and normal siphons and machines and also it is not affected by the pressure of water. This part includes some elements: 1- The drainer (diaphragm) 2- The buoy (feeding tap) 3- The probe 4- Control Panel 2- The second Claim : It is the drainer(diaphragm) which includes some components: 1 - The power supply wire 2- Lifting and fixing arms made of plastic or metal for the gearbox and engine 3- The engine that is responsible for moving the mobile china or porcelain piece used for opening and shutting the machine to fill and release water. 4- The gearbox or another component that has the same function. 5- A metal or plastic shaft used for transferring motion to the bottom of the machine. 6- Pressing spring: its function is to press on the connecting shaft ,which in turn , presses on the mobile china piece in order not to allow water leakage. 7- The machine's body and shape which can be modified. 8- Gearing arms 9- Two pieces made of china or porcelain: its function is to open and shut the machine to fill and expel water to and from inside the box (and it serves as a substitute for the rubber ring which causes the problem)10- A drainer which is in the form of a pipe that drains the exceeding water. 1 1- A probe (the switch button) which is fixed on the drainer (diaphragm) and works when it touches water to indicate any disorder that may occur in the machine. 3- The third Claim: 1- The buoy (feeding tap) which includes some components as follows: 1- The solenoid which contains:

1.1 - A coil of 12 volts that works as a magnet when connected to the power supply.

1.2 - A spring used for pressing on the metal shaft fixed inside the solenoid.

1.3 - A metal shaft made of stainless steel which responds to the magnetic field.

1.4- A round leather piece with a plastic shaft fixed at its center and it has a hole helps - when water flows through this hole - expand the winding rubber to allow the water flow.

1.5- A thin pipe with a diameter of about (8 - 10) mm. and its function is to transfer water from its source to the solenoid.

1.6- The buoy's body: it is a pipe with a diameter of 20mm. and has a nut and a ring made of metal or plastic that is used for fixing the buoy's body and allows the flow of water from below and also it has another function ,namely, to strengthen and reinforce the internal pipe that transfers water from the lower hole of the buoy to the solenoid and to give it the necessary power to endure the high water pressure.

1.7- The backside of the buoy which is made of plastic or metal with a diameter of 20mm./ 1/2 inch to endure water pressure.

1.8- A thin pipe with a diameter of (8 - 10) mm. that transfers water to the lower part in order to prevent the sound of water rush.

4- The fourth Claim:

The probe (sensor) Model A: its function is to run and stop the buoy and the drainer regularly through the control panel and it has some components as follows:

1 - The power supply source

2- The switch buttons inside the sensor

3- A piece of cork or plastic in the form of a hollow shaft from inside full of air so that it can float over the water and extended from its lower end to press on the lower switch button.

4- A tube, that is made of transparent plastic or glass, which allows fixing the switch buttons inside it and also the free motion of the plastic shaft up and down this tube to allow the flow of water inside it.

5- A piece of leather of cork that is used for fixing and joining the internal pipe with the external one and also for prolonging or shortening this pipe at our request.

6- A large tube that allows the entry of the other tube inside it.

7- A switch button fixed at horizontal or vertical position at the lower part of the tube that is to be water proof.

8- The backside of the tube that allows the entry and exit of water through it. 9- Vents or slots for the entry and deflation of air when water flows into the tube.

- The probe (sensor) Model B: it has the same function of the sensor (Model A) but the difference is only in the components of each one and it includes:

1- A transparent glass or plastic tube that is concaved from inside to allow the entry of water inside it from below and it has two open ends.

2- Switch buttons with iron arms that react with the magnetic field through the magnet fixed inside the tube when it gets nearer from that magnet, in order to start or stop any part of the machine.

3- A plastic or cork disc that has a magnet inside it.

4- A piece of leather or cork which is used for fixing the two tubes: a tube (referred to in element 5 above) which is made of transparent plastic or glass that can be joined to the other and to be adjusted; A tube (referred to in element 6 above) which is close to the main tube in which the switch buttons are fixed.

- The fifth Claim:

- Control Panel - its function is to organize the operating of the machine as of filling, expulsion and draining of water; it includes some parts as follows:

1- The electric power supply of 12 volt.

2- On/ off switch button.

3- Electronic control panel with its constituent components.

4- Outlets for operating the machine's parts and connecting it with the other parts which function inside the machine.

5- A switch for the expulsion and operating of the machine.

- This machine is adaptable to any development or modification to cope with the continuous scientific and technological advancement.

- It is possible to make any development or modification to the power supply in order to reduce the voltage used from 12 to 6 volts.

- The power supply can be taken from electricity or solar power which is considered the preferable since it is attainable and less costly.