WO2012177292A1 - Procédé et appareil pour déshumidifier une humidité atmosphérique et la purifier - Google Patents

Procédé et appareil pour déshumidifier une humidité atmosphérique et la purifier Download PDF

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WO2012177292A1
WO2012177292A1 PCT/US2012/000297 US2012000297W WO2012177292A1 WO 2012177292 A1 WO2012177292 A1 WO 2012177292A1 US 2012000297 W US2012000297 W US 2012000297W WO 2012177292 A1 WO2012177292 A1 WO 2012177292A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F3/00—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems
    • F24F3/12—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling
    • F24F3/14—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidification; by dehumidification
    • F24F3/1405—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidification; by dehumidification in which the humidity of the air is exclusively affected by contact with the evaporator of a closed-circuit cooling system or heat pump circuit
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D5/00—Condensation of vapours; Recovering volatile solvents by condensation
    • B01D5/0003—Condensation of vapours; Recovering volatile solvents by condensation by using heat-exchange surfaces for indirect contact between gases or vapours and the cooling medium
    • B01D5/0006—Coils or serpentines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0038—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes the liquid being stored in an intermediate container prior to dispensing
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F1/02—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating
    • C02F1/04—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F9/00—Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00002—Purifying means
    • B67D2210/00005—Filters
    • B67D2210/0001—Filters for liquid
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F2303/00—Specific treatment goals
    • C02F2303/04—Disinfection
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B3/00—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water
    • E03B3/28—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from humid air
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/22—Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
    • F24F13/222—Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate for evacuating condensate
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/22—Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
    • F24F2013/228—Treatment of condensate, e.g. sterilising
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y02A20/152—Water filtration
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/794—With means for separating solid material from the fluid

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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of water producing devices and more specifically toward an improved device for extracting atmospheric moisture from the air, purifying it and dispensing it for drinking.
  • Prior art methods include the use of ultraviolet light and filtration systems to remove pathogens, heavy metals and harmful bacteria.
  • Prior art methods typically include a plurality of water tanks, pumps and filtration steps to ensure that the water remains safe to drink.
  • the preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches An apparatus for dehumidifying atmospheric moisture and purifying same comprising: a compressor: a coil; a collection tank for condensed atmospheric moisture; one or more filters; a first conduit connecting said collection tank to said one or more filters; a pump moving said moisture from said collection tank through said first conduit to said one or more filters; a sealed, pressurized tank for the collection of said moisture after filtration; a second conduit connecting said pressurized tank to said one or more filters, said pump moving said moisture from said one or more filters through said second conduit to said pressurized tank; a valve connected to said pressurized tank that when opened releases said moisture for dispensing into a vessel; and a circuit board with microprocessors for programming the activation of said pump.
  • the above embodiment can be further modified by defining that there further includes a floater indicator is contained in said collection tank and in communication with said circuit board wherein when said floater indicator hits a first predetermined level, said pump turns on to move said moisture through said apparatus and when said floater indicator hits a second predetermined level, said pump turns off.
  • a floater indicator is contained in said collection tank and in communication with said circuit board wherein when said floater indicator hits a first predetermined level, said pump turns on to move said moisture through said apparatus and when said floater indicator hits a second predetermined level, said pump turns off.
  • the above embodiment can be further modified by defining that said second conduit contains a final filter for filtration of said moisture before collection in said pressurized tank.
  • the above embodiment can be further modified by defining that a sensor is located in said pressurized tank that is in communication with said circuit board wherein said pump is activated when the water level is sensed by said sensor in said pressurized tank to hit a first predetermined level and deactivated when said water level is sensed by said sensor in said pressurized tank to hit a second predetermined level.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the device with the filters exposed at the bottom.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the device uncovered to reveal the sealed, pressurized bladder that contains the purified water.
  • FIG. 3 is a rear view of the device showing the compressor, the coil, the pump and the circuitry that moves the water through the system.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic view of all of the parts of the device of the instant invention.
  • the instant invention provides an improved apparatus 10 and method that includes the prior art components of a compressor 12, a coil 14, a collection tank 16 and filtration systems 18.
  • the instant invention provides a bladder 20 for containment of the purified water that is under pressure and void of air, thereby removing the possibility of the growth of bacteria therein.
  • the instant system therefore requires only on filtration step for the production of potable water. However, a second filtration step can be added in the interest of improving the taste of the water.
  • the instant invention includes a compressor 12, a coil 14 and a lower collection tank 16.
  • the water 22 collected in the lower collection tank 16 is then -pumped through a filtration system 18 that includes a filter for the removal of particles and heavy metals 24a, a filter for the removal of bacteria 24b and then a charcoal filter for the improvement of taste 24c.
  • the water 22 is then moved after filtration into a sealed bladder 20 through a series of conduits 26 that has been bled so that no air remains and the bladder 20 is under pressure.
  • FIG. 1 shows the front 34 of the apparatus 10 where the water 36 is dispensed into a glass 38 that sits upon a shelf 40 placed below the water gravity feed 32. Below the dispensing area 42 is shown the filtration system 18 and the filters 24a, 24b, 24c through which the water 22 is filtered once condensed into the lower tank 16 which sits below the dispensing area 42.
  • FIG. 2 shows a top view of the sealed, pressurized bladder 20 that contains the filtered and purified water 22.
  • FIG. 3 shows the compressor 12, the coil 14, the pump 46 and circuitry 30 that moves the system.
  • FIG. 4 shows schematically all of the components of the system.
  • the compressor 12 cools causing atmospheric moisture to condense on the coils 14 and the condensed water 22 is then collected in the lower tank.
  • the lower tank 16 includes the floating indicator so the system knows when the start and stop.
  • the collected water 22 travels through a conduit 48 into the filtration system 18 which includes at least three filtration components 24a, 24b, 24c.
  • the circuit board 30 is the brain that responds to the floater indicator 28 in the lower tank 16 that is also in communication with the pressurized, sealed bladder 20.
  • the pump 46 moves the water 22 through the conduit 28 into the filtration system 18 and up to the sealed bladder 20.
  • a sensor strip 54 sits in the sealed bladder 20 and is in communication with the circuit board 30 that allows the system to know when the water level in the bladder 20 requires the system to shut off or turn on.
  • a cooling system 56 is attached to the bladder 20 for dispensing of the water which is a gravity feed 32 that is activated through the opening of a valve.
  • each of the various elements of the invention and claims may also be achieved in a variety of manners.
  • This disclosure should be understood to encompass each such variation, be it a variation of any apparatus embodiment, a method embodiment, or even merely a variation of any element of these.
  • the words for each element may be expressed by equivalent apparatus terms even if only the function or result is the same.
  • Such equivalent, broader, or even more generic terms should be considered to be encompassed in the description of each element or action.
  • Such terms can be substituted where desired to make explicit the implicitly broad coverage to which this invention is entitled.
  • all actions may be expressed as a means for taking that action or as an element which causes that action.
  • each physical element disclosed should be understood to encompass a disclosure of the action which that physical element facilitates. Such changes and alternative terms are to be understood to be explicitly included in the description.

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil destinés à extraire une humidité atmosphérique et à la convertir en eau potable, l'appareil étant entièrement fermé et étanche, réduisant ainsi la possibilité de contamination bactérienne à travers le système. L'eau est recueillie à travers un compresseur et un serpentin, puis filtrée à travers une série de filtres, et ensuite pompée jusque dans une poche étanche pressurisée qui maintient l'eau filtrée à l'abri de l'atmosphère jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit distribuée pour la consommation.
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