Electrolysis device for water outlet equipment and water outlet equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the present invention provides an electrolysis device for water outlet equipment and the water outlet equipment; the electrolysis device includes: a power generation device, which is used to convert the kinetic energy of water output by the water outlet equipment into electrical energy; an electrolysis device, which is electrically connected to the power generation device and is used to receive the electrical energy and electrolyze the water; mainly through non-standard improvements on the basis of the water outlet equipment, water flows through a small hydropower generation device such as the power generation device, the device causes the turbine in the component to rotate through the water flow, and converts the mechanical energy brought by the water flow into electrical energy output through a converter, and the output electricity is connected to the electrolysis device through the positive and negative power supply lines. The device electrolyzes water through the electrochemical action between the positive and negative electrodes, and the hydroxyl free radicals, hypochlorous acid and other substances generated after the electrolysis have a bactericidal effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen and bathroom electrical appliances, in particular to an electrolysis device for water outlet equipment and the water outlet equipment. Background Art

[0002] If the inner tank of a water heater is not cleaned for a long time, bacteria will easily breed inside. The presence of these bacteria will endanger human health. Some bacteria will cause some skin problems, such as itching and inflammation. Since the inner tank heating rod of an electric water heater can conduct electricity, many users will boil the hot water before using the water heater and turn off the power during the bath. Common water heaters on the market sterilize by high-temperature heating or slow release of heavy metals (such as silver ions). These sterilization methods have many problems, such as heavy metal enrichment or incomplete sterilization, or power consumption that cannot be environmentally friendly and green. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an electrolysis device for water outlet equipment and water outlet equipment.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, in a first aspect of the present invention, an electrolysis device for a water outlet device is provided, comprising: a power generation device for converting the kinetic energy of water output by the water outlet device into electrical energy; and an electrolysis device electrically connected to the power generation device for receiving electrical energy and electrolyzing water.

[0005] In an embodiment of the present application, the electrolysis device also includes: an energy storage device, electrically connected to the power generation device, for storing the electric energy generated by the power generation device; a processor, electrically connected to the power generation device, configured to control the on-off connection between the energy storage device and the power generation device.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present application, the electrolysis device also includes: a reversing valve, including an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, the inlet being connected to the water outlet end of the electrolysis equipment, the first outlet being connected to the water terminal, and the second outlet being connected to the water outlet equipment through a pipeline; the processor is also configured to control the reversing valve to switch between a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state the inlet is connected to the first outlet, and in the second state the inlet is connected to the second outlet.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present application, the energy storage device is also used to power the reversing valve; the processor is further configured to: control the energy storage device to be connected to the power generation device; control the energy storage device to be disconnected from the reversing valve so that the reversing valve is in the first state.

[0008] In the embodiment of the present application, the processor is further configured to: control the energy storage device to be disconnected from the power generation device; control the energy storage device to be connected to the reversing valve to supply power to the reversing valve, so that the reversing valve is in the second state.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present application, the processor is further configured to: after a preset time, control the energy storage device to be connected to the power generation device, and control the energy storage device to be disconnected from the reversing valve, so that the reversing valve switches from the second state to the first state.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present application, it also includes: a drain valve connected to a drain outlet of a water outlet device; the processor is also configured to control the drain valve to close when the reversing valve is in a first state, and to control the drain valve to open when the reversing valve is in a second state.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the valve assembly includes: a first valve, arranged between the water outlet end of the electrolysis equipment and the water use terminal, for controlling the flow of water to the water use terminal; a second valve, arranged between the water outlet end of the electrolysis equipment and the water heater body, for controlling the flow of water to the water heater body; a third valve, connecting the water outlet end of the electrolysis equipment and the water use terminal, for discharging water.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, the valve assembly also includes: a normally open valve, which is arranged between the water outlet end of the water outlet device and the water inlet end of the power generation equipment, and is used to control the water flow to the power generation equipment; a one-way valve, which is arranged between the water outlet end of the water outlet device and the water inlet end of the user terminal to ensure that the water flow direction is consistent.

[0013] In the embodiment of the present application, the electrolysis device further includes: a filter component, disposed in the water flow channel, for filtering water.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present application, the filter assembly includes: a pre-filter device, arranged at the water outlet end of the water outlet device, for filtering the water of the water outlet device; a post-filter device, arranged at the water outlet end of the electrolysis device, for filtering the water passing through the electrolysis device.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present application, the pre-filter device is a cotton filter element or a filter net, and the post-filter device is an activated carbon filter element or a calcium sulfate filter element.

[0016] In a second aspect of the present application, a water outlet device is also provided, comprising the above-mentioned electrolysis device for the water outlet device.

[0017] In the embodiment of the present application, the water output device includes: any one of a water heater, a direct water machine, and an electrolyzer.

[0018] Through the above technical scheme, an electrolysis device for water outlet equipment is provided, which is mainly improved on the basis of the water outlet equipment by non-standard method, and the water flows through a small hydropower generation equipment such as a power generation equipment (the equipment causes the turbine in the component to rotate by water flow, and converts the mechanical energy brought by the water flow into electrical energy output through the converter), and the output electricity is connected to the electrolysis equipment through the positive and negative power supply lines. The equipment electrolyzes water through the electrochemical action between the positive and negative electrodes, and the hydroxyl free radicals, hypochlorous acid and other substances produced after electrolysis have a bactericidal effect. After passing through the electrolysis equipment, the bacteria in the water are oxidized and killed to prevent them from being harmful to human skin due to excessive concentration. Electrolyzed water can also be used to sterilize the inner tank of the water heater. After the electrolyzed water flows into the electrolysis equipment, the inner tank of the water heater is cleaned and sterilized by transferring to the inner tank of the water heater, and the outlet water is discharged from the drain valve through a one-way valve. The electrolysis device realizes sterilization and disinfection of the electrolysis device on the basis of realizing self-generated electrolysis and energy saving, thereby improving the water quality of users.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific implementations, they are used to explain the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a connection topology diagram of an electrolysis device for a water outlet device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is a water path diagram of an electrolysis device for a water outlet device provided by an embodiment of the present invention in a first state;

[0023] Figure 3 is a water path diagram of the electrolysis device for water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention in a second state;

[0024] Figure 4 is a circuit control diagram of an electrolysis device for a water outlet device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 is a flow chart of the first step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 is a flow chart of the second step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7is a flow chart of the third step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0028] Figure 8 It is a flow chart of the second step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Description of Reference Numerals

[0030] 100. Electrolysis device; 10. Power generation equipment;

[0031] 20. Electrolysis equipment; 30. Processor;

[0032] 40. Energy storage equipment; 50. Directional valve;

[0033] 60. Drain valve; 70. Pre-filter equipment;

[0034] 80. Post-filtration equipment; 501. Imported;

[0035] 502, first exit; 503, second exit;

[0036] 200. Water outlet equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In the following description, specific details such as specific system structures, technologies, etc. are provided for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation, so as to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted to prevent unnecessary details from obstructing the description of the present invention.

[0038] The specific implementation of the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described here is only used to illustrate and explain the embodiment of the present invention, and is not used to limit the embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0040] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, or solution B, or a solution that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0041] In order to explain this solution more clearly, the embodiment of the present invention first provides a device for water outlet equipment, specifically, an electrolysis device for water outlet equipment to generate electricity by itself. The method aims to solve the problem that the existing water outlet equipment has residual water or multiple water circulations when the water is discharged, which affects the water quality. The residual water is easy to breed bacteria, affecting the water quality of users, such as direct water equipment or water heaters. The following is an explanation through specific embodiments.

[0042] Embodiment 1

[0043] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 1 is a connection topology diagram of an electrolysis device 100 for a water outlet device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; the electrolysis device 100 includes:

[0044] The power generation device 10 is connected to the water outlet end of the water outlet device 200 and is used to convert the kinetic energy of water output from the water outlet end of the water outlet device 200 into electrical energy.

[0045] The electrolysis device 20 is connected to the water outlet end of the water outlet device 200 and is electrically connected to the power generation device for receiving electric energy and electrolyzing water.

[0046] Among them, the power generation equipment 10 can be a micro power generation equipment with an impeller, which can be embedded in a pipe connected to the water outlet end of the water outlet equipment 200. When the water outlet equipment 200 outputs water, the water flow can drive the impeller of the micro power generation equipment to rotate, and the micro power generation equipment converts kinetic energy into electrical energy.

[0047] The pipe at the water outlet end of the water outlet device 200 can be tilted or vertically arranged (refer to the existing vertical hanging water heater) to provide more potential energy for the water output by the power generation device 10 and increase the electric energy generated by the power generation device 10.

[0048] The electrolysis device 20 provided in the embodiment of the present invention may be a micro-electrolysis water purification device. For example, the device generally includes an anode and a cathode with opposite polarities, so that when water is output to the electrolysis device 20 to the water outlet device 200, the anode and cathode of the electrolysis device 20 may be energized to generate oxidizing substances.

[0049] It can be understood that the electrolysis device 20 provided in the present invention can generate strong oxidizing substances through electrolysis, for example, active oxygen components (hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide ions and other strong oxidizing substances), hypochlorite ions, chlorine dioxide, chloramine, etc. When ions are generated, bubbles will be generated on the electrodes. The generated strong oxidizing substances can destroy pollutants such as pesticide residues, bacteria, microorganisms, etc. in the water through oxidation, thereby achieving the effect of disinfecting and sterilizing the water.

[0050] Furthermore, the electrolysis device 100 further includes:

[0051] The processor 30 is electrically connected to the power generation device 10 .

[0052] The energy storage device 40 is electrically connected to the power generation device and is used to store the electric energy generated by the power generation device;

[0053] The reversing valve 50 is connected to the water outlet of the electrolysis device 20 to receive the electrolyzed water output by the electrolysis device 20 (the water after passing through the electrolysis device 20 is called electrolyzed water, and the water without passing through the electrolysis device 20 is called raw water, the same below), and changes the required output direction of the electrolyzed water through the reversing characteristics of the reversing valve 50.

[0054] It is understood that the processor 30 can be an electric control board, a controller with coding, or replaced by an analog circuit and a digital circuit, and only needs to implement the following control instructions. The energy storage device 40 can be a super capacitor for storing electricity. The processor 30 and the energy storage device 40 are independent components on the pipeline where the power generation device 10 is located, that is, the energy storage device 40 and the processor 30 are not on the water system where the power generation device 10 is located.

[0055] Specifically, the reversing valve 50 includes an inlet 501, a first outlet 502 and a second outlet 503. The inlet 501 is connected to the water outlet of the electrolysis device 20 to receive electrolyzed water. The first outlet 502 is connected to the water terminal. The second outlet 503 is connected to the water inlet of the water outlet device 200 through a pipeline. It can be understood that the reversing valve 50 is a directional control valve with more than two flow forms and more than two oil ports (i.e., outlets). According to the position of the valve core (not shown) of the reversing valve 50 in the valve body, the oil port connected to the valve body (i.e., the inlet 501) can be divided into two directions, i.e., the first outlet 502 and the second outlet 503. It has the characteristics of accurate action, high degree of automation, stable and reliable operation.

[0056] In the embodiment of the present invention, the reversing valve 50 is an electric reversing valve, wherein the processor 30 and the reversing valve 50 are electrically connected through a wire, and the processor 30 is configured such that the reversing valve switches between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the inlet 501 is connected to the first outlet 502, and in the second state, the inlet 501 is connected to the second outlet 503. That is, in the first state, the electrolyzed water generated by the electrolysis device 20 flows directly to the water terminal for use by the user, and in the second state, the electrolyzed water flows back to the water outlet device 200 to clean the water outlet device.

[0057] Furthermore, the reversing valve 50 is set as follows: the reversing valve 50 changes its state once each time it is powered on, that is, switches to the first state or the second state.

[0058] The electrolysis device 100 further includes a drain valve 60 , which is disposed on a loop of the water outlet device 200 connected to the drain port of the water outlet device 200 to drain the water in the water outlet device 200 .

[0059] The drain valve 60, the processor 30 and the energy storage device 40 are electrically electrolyzed, and the processor 30 is configured to: control the drain valve 60 to be closed when the reversing valve 50 is in the first state, and control the drain valve 60 to be opened when the reversing valve is in the second state.

[0060] The electrolysis device 100 further includes: a filter assembly, which is arranged in the water flow channel and is used to filter water.

[0061] Specifically, the filtering components include:

[0062] The pre-filter device 70 is provided at the water outlet of the water outlet device and is used to filter the water of the water outlet device;

[0063] The post-filtering device 80 is disposed at the water outlet of the electrolysis device and is used to filter the water passing through the electrolysis device.

[0064] Among them, the pre-filter device 70 is a cotton filter element or a filter net, and the post-filter device 80 is an activated carbon filter element or a calcium sulfate filter element. The pre-filter device 70 can prevent large particles from the water supply source from entering the power generation equipment 10 to prevent damage to the power generation equipment 10. The post-filter device 80 mainly filters the microparticles and other impurities in the electrolyzed water, thereby providing users with better water quality.

[0065] See also Figure 2 , Figure 2 It is a water path diagram of the electrolysis device for water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention in the first state (for the purpose of clear description, irrelevant features in the water path in the first state have been removed).

[0066] In the first state, the drain valve (not shown) is in a closed state, and water enters the water outlet device 200 from the water supply source, enters the normally open valve (unnumbered), and then enters the pre-filter device 70 to filter out large particles, and then enters the power generation device 10 to power the electrolysis device 20 to start working. The water is then electrolyzed into electrolyzed water at the outlet of the electrolysis device 20, and then enters the inlet 501 of the reversing valve 50 through the post-filter device 80, and is discharged from the first outlet 502 to the user terminal for user use.

[0067] For the convenience of explanation, the end of the water outlet device 200 that introduces water from the water supply source is called the water inlet end, the end of the water outlet device 200 that passes through the pre-filtration direction is called the water outlet end, and the end of the water outlet device 200 that passes through the drain valve is called the drain end, and the same below.

[0068] Since the drain valve is in a normally closed state in the first state, the water from the water outlet device 200 can only enter the water use terminal through the water path of the pre-filter device 70. At this time, the water flows through the power generation equipment 10 and the electrolysis equipment 20 to become electrolyzed water, thereby providing users with water that does not contain substances harmful to the human body. The water is filtered out by multi-stage filtration before and after, and is electrolytically separated to decompose substances harmful to the human body. It contains balanced beneficial minerals: after the water is electrolyzed, the minerals are ionized and easily absorbed by the human body, thereby improving the user's water quality.

[0069] It can be understood that by controlling the water flow from high terrain to low terrain through the water outlet device 200, the power generation device 10 can be driven to generate electricity for the electrolysis device 20 under the water pressure of the raw water supply source, without the need to add additional power batteries or water pumps, thereby achieving energy saving.

[0070] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 It is a water path diagram of the electrolysis device for water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention in the second state.

[0071] In the second state, the drain valve 60 is temporarily in a closed state. Water enters the water outlet device 200 from the water supply source, enters the normally open valve (unnumbered), and then enters the pre-filter device 70 to filter large particles of impurities, enters the power generation device 10 to power the electrolysis device 20 to start working, and the water is then electrolyzed into electrolyzed water at the outlet of the electrolysis device 20, and then enters the inlet 501 of the reversing valve 50 through the post-filter device 80, and then circulates to the water outlet device 200 from the second outlet 503.

[0072] Furthermore, a water pump (not numbered) may be provided between the water outlet device 200 and the second outlet 503 of the reversing valve 50 to pump water into the water outlet device 200 .

[0073] The processor is further configured to: control the drain valve 60 to open after a preset second time period when the reversing valve 50 is in the second state.

[0074] It can be understood that after the reversing valve 50 switches from the first outlet 502 to the second outlet 503, the electrolyzed water is discharged from the second outlet 503 to the water outlet device 200 for a preset first time period, and the first time period is set according to the type and size of the water outlet device 200. That is, after the electrolyzed water accumulates in the water outlet device 200 for a period of time, the drain valve 60 begins to open so that the electrolyzed water is discharged from the outlet of the drain valve 60.

[0075] Furthermore, a one-way valve (not shown) may be provided between the drain valve 60 and the water outlet device 200 to ensure the consistency of the water flow during drainage.

[0076] In the second state, the drain valve is in a state of first closing and then opening. The water of the water outlet device 200 becomes electrolyzed water after passing through the power generation equipment 10 and the electrolysis equipment 20, and then circulates to the water outlet device 200. The ions in the electrolyzed water can sterilize and disinfect the inner wall of the water outlet device 200. After soaking for the second time, the drain valve 60 is opened to discharge the electrolyzed water to clean the water outlet device 200, thereby sterilizing and disinfecting the water outlet device 200 to ensure the health requirements of users for water use.

[0077] In an exemplary embodiment, the processor is further configured to determine the second duration according to the operation duration of the electrolysis device 20 .

[0078] It can be understood that the electrolysis equipment 20 generates electricity through the power generation equipment 10. When the water flows through the power generation equipment 10, the electrolysis equipment 20 can be operated. Therefore, by reading the operating time of the electrolysis equipment 20, it can be specifically counted by reading the system time, such as starting the time relay for timing, and taking the accumulated power-on time as the operating time. The operating time can reflect the length of time the water equipment 200 is flowing through the water, and the length of time the water outlet equipment 200 is flowing through the water and the accumulation of bacteria are usually proportional, thereby giving the electrolyzed water a reasonable soaking time in the water outlet equipment 200, preventing the user from waiting too long during the sterilization and cleaning process of the water outlet equipment 200, which brings a poor user experience.

[0079] In another exemplary embodiment, the processor may also be configured to: after the first water level is reached in the water outlet device 200 , control the drain valve 60 to open.

[0080] It can be understood that a liquid level sensor is set in the water outlet device 200. After the electrolyzed water is deposited to the first water level in the water outlet device 200, the drain valve 60 is controlled to open to drain the electrolyzed water.

[0081] Similarly, the first water level can also be determined according to the duration of water flow through the water outlet device 200, that is, the electrolyzed water is also immersed in the water outlet device 200 for a reasonable period of time.

[0082] See also Figure 4 , Figure 4 1 is a circuit control diagram of an electrolysis device for a water outlet device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the electrolysis device 20 and the power generation device 10 are in a normally closed loop, ensuring that the electrolysis device 20 can perform electrolysis every time water flows through the power generation device 10.

[0083] The power generation device 10 and the energy storage device 40 form a first circuit, in which the circuit switch K1 is used as the on-off circuit switch of the first circuit. The power generation device 10 and the reversing valve 50 form a second circuit, in which the circuit switch K2 is used as the on-off circuit switch of the second circuit. The power generation device 10 and the reversing valve 50 use the circuit switch K3 as the on-off circuit switch of the third circuit.

[0084] Circuit control status see Figure 4 Before the state is switched, that is, when a normal user uses water, the valve of circuit switch K1 is closed, and the valves of circuit switch K2 and circuit switch K3 are opened. At this time, the power generation equipment 10 supplies power to the electrolytic disinfection module and the rechargeable battery device at the same time. The energy storage device 40 is in a charging state. The corresponding reversing valve 50 is now from the inlet to the first outlet, and the electrolyzed water flows to the water use terminal.

[0085] When the state is triggered to switch, such as when the user manually switches to the cleaning mode, the water outlet device 200 needs to be cleaned, and the circuit valve K1 is opened, and the circuit valve K2 and the circuit valve K3 are closed. At this time, the energy storage device 40 and the power generation device 10 are disconnected, and the energy storage device 40 begins to discharge due to the capacitance characteristics, and the direction of the reversing valve 50 is switched once each time it is powered on, and the drain valve 60 is switched once each time it is powered on. Under the effect of the discharge of the energy storage device 40, the states of the reversing valve 50 and the drain valve 60 in the second circuit and the third circuit are changed.

[0086] Specifically, the states of the reversing valve 50 and the drain valve 60 are as mentioned above: when the reversing valve 50 is in the first state, the drain valve 60 is in the normally closed state, and when the reversing valve 50 is in the second state, the drain valve 60 is opened or delayed opening.

[0087] Then, the circuit valve K2 and the circuit valve K3 are opened, and the circuit valve K1 is closed again, and the energy storage device 40 re-enters the initial charging state. The duration of this cleaning process is controlled manually or by a timing device. When the set time is reached, the previous circuit switching method is repeated again, and the energy storage device 40 forms a loop with the reversing valve 50 and the drain valve 60 to change the direction of the valve.

[0088] For example, when the user uses water normally, the circuit valve K1 is closed, the circuit valve K2 and the circuit valve K3 are opened. At this time, the corresponding outlet of the reversing valve 50 is at the first outlet, and the drain valve 60 is in a closed state, that is, the electrolyzed water flows to the water use terminal. When entering the cleaning mode, the circuit valve K1 is opened to make the energy storage device 40 start to discharge, and the circuit valve K2 is closed first, so that the reversing valve 50 changes direction once, that is, switches to the second outlet so that the electrolyzed water flows back to the water outlet device. The circuit valve K3 is set to be closed after the second time after the circuit valve K2 (this method has been described in the above embodiment), so as to discharge the electrolyzed water of the water outlet device. Then, after a certain period of time, or after the water outlet device detects that the electrolyzed water has been discharged, the circuit valve K2 and the circuit valve K3 are opened, and the circuit valve K1 is closed again, and the energy storage device 40 re-enters the initial charging state.

[0089] In one embodiment, the water outlet device is a water heater, and the required cleaning position is the inner tank of the water heater. When used to sterilize the inner tank of the water heater, in this sterilization case, there is no need to power on the water heater. After opening the water inlet circuit for 1-5 minutes, stop the water flow. The bactericidal substances produced by electrolysis can effectively kill the bacteria in the inner tank of the water heater, and the sterilized inner tank water does not need to be discharged, and can be used directly next time (because the oxidizing bactericidal substances produced are very volatile), or you can choose to change the water. The reversing valve 50 can optionally be a three-way reversing valve. The water path is switched after each power-on of the reversing valve 50. The drain valve 60 also changes its valve state at the same time or with a delay after power-on, and becomes an open state. When the power is turned on again, the states of the reversing valve 50 and the drain valve 60 will change again.

[0090] In summary, the embodiment of the present invention makes non-standard improvements on the basis of the water outlet device, so that the water outlet of the water outlet device passes through the normally open valve, and the water outlet passes through the pre-filter device to filter out large particle impurities in the water (the pre-filter element can choose pp cotton or a stainless steel pre-filter with a filtration accuracy of about 40um, etc., and the filter element is used to remove large-diameter impurities such as colloids in water), and the water flows through a small hydropower generation equipment such as a power generation equipment (the equipment causes the turbine in the component to rotate by flushing the water flow, and converts the mechanical energy brought by the water flow into electrical energy output through the converter), and the output electricity is connected to the electrolysis equipment through the positive and negative power supply lines (the equipment electrolyzes water through the electrochemical action between the positive and negative electrodes, and the hydroxyl free radicals, hypochlorous acid and other substances generated after electrolysis have a bactericidal effect, and the required power supply current is optionally only 0.1-0.2A, 12-24V). After passing through the electrolysis equipment, the bacteria in the water are oxidized and killed, and the sterile water passes through the post-filtration device (the device is used to remove oxidizing substances in the water to prevent their presence in excessive concentrations and cause damage to human skin. The filtration device can be a filter element such as activated carbon or calcium sulfate), and finally the water reaches the user's water use end through the reversing valve.

[0091] The device can also be used to sterilize the inner tank of a water heater. After the electrolyzed water flows into the electrolysis device, it is transferred to the inner tank of the water heater to clean and sterilize the inner tank of the water heater, and the outlet water is discharged from the drain valve through a one-way valve. The electrolysis device can sterilize and disinfect the electrolysis device on the basis of realizing self-generated electrolysis and energy saving, thereby improving the water quality of users.

[0092] See also Figure 5 , Figure 5 The flowchart of the first step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned electrolysis device.

[0093] The electrolysis device includes an energy storage device, which is electrically connected to the power generation device and is used to store the electric energy generated by the power generation device; the electrolysis device also includes a reversing valve, which includes an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, wherein the inlet is connected to the water outlet of the electrolysis device, the first outlet is connected to the water terminal, and the second outlet is connected to the water outlet device through a pipeline. The electrolysis device also includes a reversing valve, which includes an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, wherein the inlet is connected to the water outlet of the electrolysis device, the first outlet is connected to the water terminal, and the second outlet is connected to the water outlet device through a pipeline;

[0094] Methods for electrolysis of effluent equipment include:

[0095] Step S11: Control the on / off between the energy storage device and the power generation device;

[0096] Step S12: Control the reversing valve to switch between a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state the inlet is connected to the first outlet, and in the second state the inlet is connected to the second outlet.

[0097] It can be understood that from the above device embodiments, step S11 and step S12 are associated through the energy storage device. When the energy storage device and the power generation device are connected in step S11, the energy storage device can be charged, and the switching of the reversing valve between the first state and the second state is caused by the energy storage device being discharged after the energy storage device and the power generation device are disconnected. Therefore, this method does not require a complex control method, can ensure the reliability of operation, and takes into account the characteristics of energy saving and consistency.

[0098] See also Figure 6 , Figure 6 The flowchart of the second step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Further, the energy storage device is also used to supply power to the reversing valve; the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment also includes:

[0099] Step S21, controlling the energy storage device and the power generation device to be turned on;

[0100] Step S22, controlling the energy storage device to be disconnected from the reversing valve so that the reversing valve is in a first state;

[0101] Step S23, controlling the energy storage device to be disconnected from the power generation device;

[0102] Step S24, controlling the energy storage device to be connected to the reversing valve to supply power to the reversing valve, so that the reversing valve is in the second state.

[0103] It can be understood that steps S21 to S24 are specific implementations of step S12, that is, the reversing valve is set to change direction once it is powered on, and the reversing valve can be optionally a three-way reversing valve. The water path is switched after each power-on of the reversing valve, and the drain valve also changes its valve state at the same time or with a delay after power-on, and becomes an open state. When the power is turned on again, the states of the reversing valve and the drain valve will change again. The specific method has been described in the above device embodiment, and the present method embodiment will not be repeated.

[0104] See also Figure 7 , Figure 7 It is a flow chart of the third step of the method for electrolysis of water outlet equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0105] Step S31, after a preset first time period, controlling the energy storage device and the power generation device to be turned on;

[0106] Step S32: Control the energy storage device to be disconnected from the reversing valve, so that the reversing valve switches from the second state to the first state.

[0107] See also Figure 8 , Figure 8 1 is a flow chart of the step 1 of the method for electrolyzing a water outlet device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The electrolysis device further includes: a drain valve connected to a drain outlet of the water outlet device;

[0108] The processor is further configured to control the drain valve to close when the reversing valve is in the first state, and to control the drain valve to open when the reversing valve is in the second state. Alternatively, the processor is configured to control the drain valve to open after a preset second time period when the reversing valve is in the second state.

[0109] Step S41, determining a second duration or a first water level according to the operating duration of the electrolysis equipment;

[0110] Step S42: After the reversing valve is in the second state for a second period of time, the drain valve is controlled to open; or

[0111] Step S43: After the water level in the water outlet device reaches the first water level, the drain valve is controlled to open.

[0112] It can be understood that the first time length is the total cleaning time t1, and the second time length is t2, wherein t1 is greater than or equal to t2, that is, the first time length includes the second time length for the electrolyzed water to reach the water outlet device and the time used for drainage, and the second time length is only the time the electrolyzed water stays in the water outlet device.

[0113] Since the electrolysis equipment generates electricity through the power generation equipment, the electrolysis equipment can be operated when the water flows through the power generation equipment. Therefore, the operating time of the electrolysis equipment can be read. Specifically, the system time can be read for statistics, such as starting the time relay for timing, and the accumulated power-on time is the operating time. The operating time can reflect the length of time the water equipment is flowing through the water, and the length of time the water outlet equipment is flowing through the water and the accumulation of bacteria are usually proportional, so as to give the electrolyzed water a reasonable soaking time in the water outlet equipment, thereby preventing the user from waiting too long during the sterilization and cleaning process of the water outlet equipment, which brings a poor user experience.

[0114] Those skilled in the art should also understand that if the method or cleaning device of the present invention is combined with the above-mentioned method after simple changes, or replaced on the device, such as replacement of the model and material of each component, replacement of the use environment, simple replacement of the positional relationship of each component, etc.; or the product constituted by it is set as an integral whole; or designed to be detachable; all the combined components can form a method / equipment / device with specific functions, and using such a method / equipment / device to replace the method and device of the present invention also falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0115] The device also includes a memory, and the above method for controlling the water outlet device can be stored in the memory as a program unit, and the processor executes the above program unit stored in the memory to implement the corresponding function.

[0116] The processor includes a kernel, and the kernel retrieves the corresponding program unit from the memory. One or more kernels can be set, and the spray arm of the water outlet device is controlled to wash the tableware according to the tableware image by adjusting the kernel parameters.

[0117] The memory may include non-permanent memory in a computer-readable medium, random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM, and the memory includes at least one memory chip.

[0118] An embodiment of the present invention provides a machine-readable storage medium on which a program is stored. When the program is executed by a processor, a method for controlling a water outlet device is implemented.

[0119] An embodiment of the present invention provides a processor, which is used to run a program, wherein the program executes a method for controlling electrolysis of a water outlet device when the program is run.

[0120] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present application may be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the present application may adopt the form of a complete hardware embodiment, a complete software embodiment, or an embodiment in combination with software and hardware. Moreover, the present application may adopt the form of a computer program product implemented in one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) that include computer-usable program code.

[0121] The present application is described with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the methods, devices (systems), and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that each process and / or box in the flowchart and / or block diagram, as well as the combination of the processes and / or boxes in the flowchart and / or block diagram, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, an embedded processor, or other programmable data processing device to generate a machine, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing device generate instructions for implementing the processes in the flowchart and / or block diagram. Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in a block or multiple blocks.

[0122] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer readable memory capable of directing a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a specific manner, so that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture including an instruction device, which implements the process Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A function specified in one or more boxes.

[0123] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device so that a series of operating steps are executed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions for implementing the process in the computer or other programmable device. Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps for the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0124] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPU), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0125] The memory may include non-permanent memory in a computer-readable medium, random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory in the form of read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. The memory is an example of a computer-readable medium.

[0126] Computer readable media include permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can be implemented by any method or technology to store information. Information can be computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices or any other non-transmission media that can be used to store information that can be accessed by a computing device. As defined herein, computer readable media does not include temporary computer readable media (transitory media), such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0127] It should also be noted that the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, commodity or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, commodity or device. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, commodity or device including the elements.

[0128] The above are only embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An electrolysis device for water outlet equipment, characterized in that: include: A power generation device, used for converting the kinetic energy of the water output by the water output device into electrical energy; an electrolysis device, electrically connected to the power generation device, for receiving the electric energy and electrolyzing the output water of the power generation device; an energy storage device, electrically connected to the power generation device, and used to store the electric energy generated by the power generation device; A processor, electrically connected to the power generation device, configured to control the connection and disconnection between the energy storage device and the power generation device; A reversing valve, comprising an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, wherein the inlet is connected to a water outlet of the electrolysis device, the first outlet is connected to a water terminal, and the second outlet is connected to the water outlet device through a pipeline; The processor is further configured to: control the reversing valve to switch between a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state the inlet is connected to the first outlet, and in the second state the inlet is connected to the second outlet; The energy storage device is also used to supply power to the reversing valve; The processor is further configured to: Controlling the energy storage device to be connected to the power generation device; Controlling the energy storage device to be disconnected from the reversing valve so that the reversing valve is in the first state; The processor is further configured to: control the energy storage device to be disconnected from the power generation device; control the energy storage device to be connected to the reversing valve to supply power to the reversing valve, so that the reversing valve is in the second state; The processor is further configured to: after a preset first time period, control the energy storage device to be connected to the power generation device, and control the energy storage device to be disconnected from the reversing valve, so that the reversing valve switches from the second state to the first state.

2. The electrolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A drain valve connected to the drain outlet of the water outlet device; The processor is further configured to control the drain valve to be closed when the reversing valve is in the first state, and to control the drain valve to be opened when the reversing valve is in the second state.

3. The electrolysis device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The processor is further configured to control the drain valve to open after the reversing valve is in the second state for a second period of time.

4. The electrolysis device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The processor is further configured to determine the second duration according to an operating duration of the electrolysis device.

5. The electrolysis device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The processor is further configured to control the drain valve to open after a first water level is reached in the water outlet device.

6. The electrolysis device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The electrolysis device also includes: A normally open valve, provided between the water outlet end of the water outlet device and the water inlet end of the power generation device, for controlling the water flow to the power generation device; A one-way valve is arranged between the drainage end of the water outlet device and the reversing valve to ensure that the water flow direction is consistent.

7. The electrolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrolysis device also includes: The filter assembly is arranged in the water flow channel and is used for filtering the water.

8. The electrolysis device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The filter assembly comprises: A pre-filtering device, arranged at the water outlet of the water outlet device, for filtering the water of the water outlet device; The post-filtering device is arranged at the water outlet of the electrolysis device and is used for filtering the water passing through the electrolysis device.

9. The electrolysis device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pre-filter device is a cotton filter element or a filter net, and the post-filter device is an activated carbon filter element or a calcium sulfate filter element.

10. A water outlet device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an electrolysis device for water outlet equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The water outlet device according to claim 10, comprising: Any of water heaters, direct water machines, electrolyzed water machines, and face washers.

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