WO2009147266A2 - Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water from a tap - Google Patents

Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water from a tap Download PDF

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WO2009147266A2
WO2009147266A2 PCT/ES2009/000312 ES2009000312W WO2009147266A2 WO 2009147266 A2 WO2009147266 A2 WO 2009147266A2 ES 2009000312 W ES2009000312 W ES 2009000312W WO 2009147266 A2 WO2009147266 A2 WO 2009147266A2
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Juan JIMÉNEZ SÁNCHEZ
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors

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  • the present invention is composed of a sene of elements that coupled to the sink and countertops of domestic type allows to activate and deactivate the flow of water of a tap without using the hands.
  • the same can be installed in industrial systems and in the sinks and showers used in domestic bathrooms that are adapted for this.
  • Some types are known that by attaching a pedal installed on the floor and pressing it with the foot, the tap opens and, when released, the water flow is cut off.
  • the most used type is the crutch of all known, there is a model with the sensor installed in the tap.
  • the present device presents a new operating system, since instead of using our hands we use the support or approach of the front part of our body.
  • a simple movement is enough to open or close the faucet, keeping the faucet the minimum time open and thereby achieving a series of advantages, such as significant savings in water consumption and having free hands for the realization of the cleanup.
  • the device has an electrical circuit installed inside a box
  • SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) This box has a plug to be connected to the 24Ov power grid.
  • Figure 1 a represents a general view of the device coupled in a sink.
  • Figure 2 a represents the electrical system that activates the device of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 a the leading edge of the countertop or sink (11) is observed.
  • This is installed by means of adhesive tape, a micropulsifier or (microdetector) (2), in which it is connected by cable (9) to the electrical connection box (8).
  • a micropulsifier or (microdetector) (2) in which it is connected by cable (9) to the electrical connection box (8).
  • an electrovalve (4) is inserted, connected by means of the cable (7) to the electrical box (8).
  • the electrical circuit has a transformer (1) that transforms the network voltage of 24Ov into a working voltage of 6v or 12v, depending on the model.
  • the two components that are outside the box (8) are the solenoid valve (4) and the micropulsive belt (2) or in its defect (microdetector) according to the need of each location.

Abstract

The invention relates to a hands-free device for controlling the flow of water from a tap, characterised in that the device consists of one or more micro-pushbuttons affixed to the edge of the sink and activated upon contact with the user's body which, by applying pressure against or approaching same, activates the circuit installed in the electrical junction box. Similarly, it is possible to use a strip including an inductive, capacitive, infrared-based or microwave-based detector circuit depending on the requirements of the device or location. All of the circuits used switch the relay and simultaneously switch the electrovalve, thereby starting or stopping the flow of water from the tap. The location and device can vary depending on whether it is being used with a work top, washbasin or shower.

Description

DISPOSITIVO DE MANOS UBRES PARA EL CONTROL DEL CAUDAL DE AGUA EN UBRES HAND DEVICE FOR WATER FLOW CONTROL IN
UN GRIFOA TAP
DESCRIPCIÓN Objeto de Ia invenciónDESCRIPTION Object of the invention
La presente invención se compone de una sene de elementos que acoplados al fregadero y encimeras de tipo doméstico permite activar y desactivar el caudal de agua de un grifo sin usar las manos.The present invention is composed of a sene of elements that coupled to the sink and countertops of domestic type allows to activate and deactivate the flow of water of a tap without using the hands.
Lo mismo puede instalarse en sistemas de tipo industrial y en los lavabos y duchas utilizados en los cuartos de baños domésticos que estén adaptados para este.The same can be installed in industrial systems and in the sinks and showers used in domestic bathrooms that are adapted for this.
Antecedentes de Ia invenciónBackground of the invention
Se conocen algunos tipos que acoplando un pedal instalado en el suelo y presionando este con el pie el grifo se abre y al soltarlo se corta el caudal de agua.Some types are known that by attaching a pedal installed on the floor and pressing it with the foot, the tap opens and, when released, the water flow is cut off.
El tipo mas usado es el de muletilla de todos conocido , existe un modelo con el sensor instalado en el grifo.The most used type is the crutch of all known, there is a model with the sensor installed in the tap.
Este presenta el inconveniente que debido a su ubicación les afecta los cambios de temperatura y los vapores dando fallos.This presents the inconvenience that due to its location affects the temperature changes and the vapors giving failures.
Por Io cual no es un sistema eficaz para los lugares donde se den condiciones de vapor. Grasas y humos, todos inevitables en Ia cocina. Descripción de Ia invenciónTherefore, it is not an effective system for places where steam conditions occur. Fats and fumes, all inevitable in the kitchen. Description of the invention
El presente dispositivo presenta un nuevo sistema de funcionamiento, ya que en lugar de utilizar las manos utilizamos el apoyo o acercamiento de Ia parte delantera de nuestro cuerpo. Un simple movimiento es suficiente para abrir o cerrar el grifo, manteniendo el grifo el mínimo tiempo abierto y consiguiendo con ello una serie de ventajas, como un importante ahorro en el consumo de agua y tener todo el tiempo las manos libres para Ia realización de las tareas de limpieza.The present device presents a new operating system, since instead of using our hands we use the support or approach of the front part of our body. A simple movement is enough to open or close the faucet, keeping the faucet the minimum time open and thereby achieving a series of advantages, such as significant savings in water consumption and having free hands for the realization of the cleanup.
Las personas discapacitadas Io tienen mucho más fácil y rápido al abrir y cerrar el grifo, también el sistema tiene una vida más larga ya que las partes móviles tienen menos desgaste y con esto menos averías. El dispositivo dispone de un circuito eléctrico instalado en el interior de una cajaDisabled people have it much easier and faster when opening and closing the tap, the system also has a longer life since the moving parts have less wear and with this less breakdowns. The device has an electrical circuit installed inside a box
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) Esta caja dispone de un enchufe para ser conectado a Ia red eléctrica de 24Ov.SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) This box has a plug to be connected to the 24Ov power grid.
Breve descripción de los dibujosBrief description of the drawings
La figura 1a representa una vista general del dispositivo acoplado en un fregadero. La figura 2a representa el sistema eléctrico que activa el dispositivo de Ia invención.Figure 1 a represents a general view of the device coupled in a sink. Figure 2 a represents the electrical system that activates the device of the invention.
Realización preferente de Ia InvenciónPreferred realization of the invention
A Ia vista de las figuras adjuntas, especialmente Ia figura 1a, se observa el borde delantero de Ia encimera ó del fregadero (11). Este se instala mediante cinta adhesiva, un micropulsador ó (microdetector) (2), en cual se conecta mediante cable (9) a Ia caja de conexión eléctrica (8). En Ia entrada (6) de alimentación de agua al grifo (10) se intercala una electroválvula (4) , conectada mediante el cable (7) a Ia caja eléctrica (8).In view of the attached figures, especially Figure 1 a , the leading edge of the countertop or sink (11) is observed. This is installed by means of adhesive tape, a micropulsifier or (microdetector) (2), in which it is connected by cable (9) to the electrical connection box (8). In the water supply inlet (6) to the tap (10) an electrovalve (4) is inserted, connected by means of the cable (7) to the electrical box (8).
El circuito eléctrico dispone de un transformador (1) que transforma Ia tensión de 24Ov de red en una tensión de trabajo de 6v ó 12v, según modelo. Relé (3) para Ia conmutación de Ia electroválvula (4) fusible de seguridad (5).Todos los componentes vienen instalados en el interior de Ia caja (8).The electrical circuit has a transformer (1) that transforms the network voltage of 24Ov into a working voltage of 6v or 12v, depending on the model. Relay (3) for switching the solenoid valve (4) safety fuse (5). All components are installed inside the box (8).
Los dos componentes que están fuera de Ia caja (8) son Ia electroválvula (4) y Ia cinta micropulsador (2) ó en su defecto (microdetector) según necesidad de cada emplazamiento.The two components that are outside the box (8) are the solenoid valve (4) and the micropulsive belt (2) or in its defect (microdetector) according to the need of each location.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)

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REIVINDICACIONES 1a Dispositivo de manos libres para el control del caudal de agua en un grifo caracterizado que consta de un micropulsador (2) adherido al borde del fregadero y activado por contacto del cuerpo del usuario, que al apoyarse o acercarse activa el circuito instalado en Ia caja (8) de conexión eléctrica.CLAIMS 1 a Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water in a characterized tap consisting of a micropulsher (2) adhered to the edge of the sink and activated by contact of the user's body, which when supported or approached activates the circuit installed in The electrical connection box (8).
Este circuito conmuta el relé (3) y al mismo tiempo conmuta Ia electroválvula (4) consiguiendo Ia apertura o cierre del caudal de agua del grifo (10).This circuit switches the relay (3) and at the same time switches the solenoid valve (4) achieving the opening or closing of the tap water flow (10).
2a Dispositivo de manos libres para el control del caudal de agua en un grifo, según Ia 1a Reivindicación, caracterizado porque el micropulsador (2) puede ser simple o múltiple. Puede utilizar igualmente un circuito detector inductivo, por capacidad, por infrarrojos ó microondas, según necesidad requerida.2 a Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water in a tap, according to claim 1, characterized in that the micropulsifier (2) can be single or multiple. You can also use an inductive detector circuit, by capacity, by infrared or microwave, as required.
Por comodidad el circuito detector puede cambiarse de lugar según necesidad de cada emplazamiento.For convenience, the detector circuit can be moved according to the needs of each location.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
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