A method for achieving full live water within a pipe

Abstract

The application provides a method for realizing full live water in a pipeline, which comprises using a mechanical live water tee valve, the tee valve comprising an upper valve body and a lower valve body which are connected by a sealing assembly, and a water distribution assembly and a pin shaft; the upper valve body comprises an inlet at the top and a first outlet and a second outlet at the lower part for respectively discharging water to the left and right sides from the valve; the pin shaft is used for hanging the water distribution assembly on the upper valve body and / or the lower valve body; the water distribution assembly comprises a balance carrier, a water distribution cylinder, a tension spring and a connecting piece; the water distribution cylinder is hung on the balance carrier through the connecting piece; the left and right ends of the balance carrier can move up and down around the pin shaft; the top and bottom of the tension spring are connected with the water distribution cylinder and the lower valve body respectively; and a transverse pipeline is arranged in the lower valve body. The live water tee valve can discharge water from the first outlet and the second outlet at the same time, and in combination with the design of the water flow pipeline, a method for realizing full live water in a pipeline is provided, and the problem that the water in the pipeline appears dead water is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of valves and water supply, specifically to a method for achieving full-flow water in a pipeline. Background Technology

[0002] We live in a bacteria-laden environment. Tap water contains a certain amount of bacteria, but the concentration is generally not high enough to be harmful to humans. These bacteria include Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other pathogens. These pathogens require nutrients, time, and a suitable temperature to multiply. The idiom "running water does not stagnate" means that constantly flowing water does not become smelly. Conversely, in a stagnant environment, bacteria and other microorganisms in the water will continuously multiply. Under suitable conditions, one bacterium can multiply to 17 million in 12 hours. According to current tap water standards, if pipes are not used for more than seven days, the situation becomes dangerous. For example, the pipes in a 150-square-meter apartment have a water storage capacity of about 40 liters, while those in a 500-square-meter villa have a water storage capacity of about 100 liters. For each household, the water stored in indoor pipes becomes stagnant water if it is not used for a long time.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide a method for ensuring that all water in pipes is flowing continuously to address the problem of tap water and other water-using water systems becoming stagnant. Existing technologies generally use solenoid valves to prevent stagnant water in pipes, but solenoid valves require electricity, have high design and manufacturing requirements, and their power supply may also pose safety risks. Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide a new method for ensuring that all water in pipes is flowing continuously. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a method for achieving full-flow water in a pipeline, comprising using a mechanical three-way valve for flowing water. The three-way valve includes an upper valve body and a lower valve body sealed together by a sealing assembly, and a water distribution assembly disposed in the internal cavities of the upper and lower valve bodies, and also includes a pin. The upper valve body includes an inlet disposed at its top and from top to bottom for supplying water to the three-way valve, and a first outlet and a second outlet disposed at its bottom for discharging water from the valve to the left and right sides respectively. The pin is used to hang the water distribution assembly on the upper valve body and / or the lower valve body. The water distribution assembly includes a balance weight, a water distribution cylinder, a tension spring, and a connector. The water distribution cylinder is hung on the balance weight by the connector. The left and right ends of the balance weight can move up and down around the pin. The top of the tension spring is connected to the water distribution cylinder, and its bottom is connected to the lower valve body. The lower valve body is provided with a transverse pipe to cooperate with the water distribution assembly so that a portion of the water flowing into the valve from the inlet flows out from the first outlet, while another portion of the water flows out from the second outlet.

[0005] In one specific embodiment, when the live water three-way valve is in use, 5-45% of the water flows out of one of its first outlet (12) and second outlet (13), while 55-95% of the water flows out of the other outlet at the same time; preferably, 10-30% of the water flows out of one of its first outlet (12) and second outlet (13), while 70-90% of the water flows out of the other outlet at the same time.

[0006] In one specific embodiment, both ends of the balance weight (3) are provided with hanging rods (31) for hanging the connector (6), and the top of the water distribution cylinder (4) is provided with a hanging rod (41) for connecting to the bottom of the connector (6) so that the water distribution cylinder (4) is suspended on the connector (6). The connector (6) is ring-shaped.

[0007] In one specific embodiment, the connector (6) is an elongated ring, that is, the top and bottom of the connector (6) are both arc-shaped, while the middle part is straight.

[0008] In one specific embodiment, the water distribution cylinder (4) is an obliquely cut cylindrical shape with an open top and a closed bottom. The oblique cut surface (42) of the water distribution cylinder (4) has a higher oblique cut height near the center of the valve to form its high position area (43), while the oblique cut height near the left and right sides of the valve has a lower oblique cut height to form its low position area (44). The high position area (43) is used to match the left and right ends of the transverse pipeline (21), and the low position area (44) is used to match the first outlet (12) and the second outlet (13).

[0009] In one specific embodiment, a hanging hole (45) for hanging the top of the tension spring (5) is provided at the center of the oblique surface (42), and a hook (22) for hanging the bottom of the tension spring (5) is provided on the lower valve body (2), and the tension spring (5) is vertically arranged as a whole.

[0010] In one specific embodiment, the sealing assembly includes a sealing gasket (7) and a bolt (8). The bottom surface of the upper valve body (1) and the top surface of the periphery of the lower valve body (2) are both set as planes, so that the two are connected by the sealing assembly after docking.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, the sealing gasket (7) is an annular flat gasket structure with a rectangular outer periphery and an oblong inner periphery.

[0012] In one specific embodiment, the pin (9) is used to hang the water distribution assembly at the top position of the lower valve body (2).

[0013] In one specific embodiment, the upper valve body (1), lower valve body (2), water distribution assembly, and pin (9) are all made of stainless steel.

[0014] When the left-hand distributor cylinder of the live water three-way valve moves downwards first under the impact of the water flow, it covers most of the area of ​​the first outlet. This forces most of the water entering the valve from the inlet to flow to the right through the horizontal pipe and then out of the valve through the second outlet; a small amount of water flows out of the valve through the first outlet. Conversely, when the right-hand distributor cylinder moves downwards first under the impact of the water flow, most of the water flows out of the valve through the first outlet, while a small amount flows out through the second outlet. The live water three-way valve of this invention can simultaneously drain water from both the first and second outlets. Therefore, using the live water three-way valve of this invention, combined with a well-designed water pipe system, provides a method to achieve full-flow water within the pipe, effectively solving the problem of stagnant water in the pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the live water three-way valve described in this application from a frontal perspective.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side view of the three-way valve for live water described in this application.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the three-way valve for live water described in this application.

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the three-way valve for live water described in this application, specifically showing the upper valve body.

[0019] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the three-way valve for live water described in this application, specifically showing the lower valve body and other structures therein.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower valve body of the three-way valve described in this application from a frontal perspective.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main view of the three-way valve for live water described in this application.

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the BB position of the live water three-way valve.

[0023] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the CC position of the live water three-way valve.

[0024] Figure 10This is a photo showing water flowing through the three-way valve and the right-side water distribution cylinder in a high position.

[0025] Figure 11 This is a photo showing the two water distribution cylinders at the same height when no water is flowing through the three-way valve.

[0026] Figure 12 This photo shows water flowing through the three-way valve and the left-side water distribution cylinder in a high position.

[0027] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a three-way valve for live water, used in conjunction with water pipes and multiple water-using components.

[0028] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conventional water supply system in a household using existing technology.

[0029] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the whole-house healthy water system structure in this invention.

[0030] In the diagram: Upper valve body 1, Lower valve body 2, Balance bearing 3, Water distribution cylinder 4, Tension spring 5, Connector 6, Sealing gasket 7, Bolt 8, Pin 9, Inlet 11, First outlet 12, Second outlet 13, Horizontal pipeline 21, Hook 22, Hanging rod 31, Lifting rod 41, Beveled surface 42, High position area 43, Low position area 44, Hanging hole 45. Detailed Implementation

[0031] like Figures 1-9 As shown, the present invention provides a three-way valve for live water, the three-way valve for live water includes an upper valve body and a lower valve body sealed together by a sealing assembly, and a water distribution assembly including internal cavities disposed in the upper valve body and the lower valve body, and also includes a pin shaft; the upper valve body includes an inlet disposed at its top and used for supplying water to the three-way valve from top to bottom, and a first outlet and a second outlet disposed at its bottom and used for discharging water from the valve to the left and right sides respectively, the pin shaft being used to hang the water distribution assembly on the upper valve body and / or the lower valve body; the water distribution assembly includes a balance bearing (3), a water distribution cylinder ( 4), tension spring (5) and connector (6), the water distribution cylinder (4) is hung on the balance beam (3) through the connector (6), the left and right ends of the balance beam (3) can move up and down around the pin (9), and the top of the tension spring (5) is connected to the water distribution cylinder (4), while its bottom is connected to the lower valve body (2). The lower valve body (2) is provided with a horizontal pipe (21) to cooperate with the water distribution assembly so that a part of the water flowing into the valve from the inlet (11) of the three-way valve flows out from the first outlet (12), while another part of the water flows out from the second outlet (13).

[0032] Figures 10-12The upper valve body 1 and lower valve body 2 of the three-way valve for live water are both made of transparent material; this is a test three-way valve. In practical applications, all components of the live water three-way valve, except for the sealing gasket, are generally made of stainless steel.

[0033] Figure 13 In this invention, the water-using component 300 includes a first water-using component 301 and a second water-using component 302, both of which can be, for example, faucets, or one can be a shower head and the other a faucet; there are no limitations in this invention. When the first water-using component 301 near the first outlet 12 is opened, the water distribution cylinder on the left side of the three-way valve 100 moves downward under the impact of the water flow. The downward-moving left water distribution cylinder covers most of the area of ​​the first outlet 12, so that most of the water entering the three-way valve 100 from the inlet 11 must flow to the right through the horizontal pipe 21, and then through the second outlet 13 and the water pipe 200 on the right side of the three-way valve 100 to enter the first water-using component 301. Only a small amount of water directly enters the first water-using component 301 through the first outlet 12 and the water pipe 200 on the left side of the three-way valve 100.

[0034] Specifically, for example, when the first water-using component 301 is opened, approximately 80% of the water enters the first water-using component 301 through the horizontal pipe 21, the second outlet 13, and the longer water pipe 200, while only about 20% of the water still enters the first water-using component 301 through the first outlet 12 and the shorter water pipe 200. Conversely, when the second water-using component 302, which is closer to the second outlet 13, is opened, approximately 80% of the water enters the second water-using component 302 through the first outlet 12 and the longer water pipe 200, while only about 20% of the water directly enters the second water-using component 302 through the second outlet 13 and the shorter water pipe 200. In other words, regardless of whether the first water-using component 301 or the second water-using component 302 is opened, the entire water pipe 200 is in a state of flowing water, and there is no stagnant water in the pipe.

[0035] Figure 14 In conventional household water supply systems, stagnant water can easily accumulate in the unidirectional branch pipes.

[0036] Figure 14 and Figure 15 The first water-using component 301 is, for example, a washbasin; the second water-using component 302 is, for example, a toilet; the third water-using component 303 is, for example, a shower head; and the fourth water-using component 304 is, for example, a bathtub.

[0037] Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of the whole-house healthy water system structure of the present invention. It includes a three-way valve 100 for fresh water, water pipes 200, and multiple water-using components 300, preferably also including a water exchange solenoid valve 400. The water exchange solenoid valve 400 can be designed for timed drainage to ensure that the stagnant time of water in the overall water pipes does not exceed a specified time, such as 48 hours. The water exchange solenoid valve 400 can, for example, be set to a timed flushing function to drain stagnant water and keep the water in the pipes fresh. Figure 15 The entire system is designed as a closed loop. When any water point is activated, whether it is the water component 300 or the water exchange solenoid valve 400, it will drive the water flow in the entire series water supply pipeline. Figure 15 In the figure, a three-way valve 100 for live water is installed in the cold water pipe, and a three-way valve 100 for live water can also be installed in the hot water pipe leading to the washbasin, shower head and bathtub, but the three-way valve 100 for live water in the hot water pipe is not shown in the figure.

[0038] The whole-house healthy water system described in this invention can also customize pipeline design diagrams according to users' water needs; it is equipped with accurate energy consumption calculations, with one diagram for each household, scientifically and energy-efficiently designing the optimal pipeline route.

[0039] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions and substitutions can be made without departing from the inventive concept, and all such modifications and substitutions should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for achieving fully flowing water within a pipeline, characterized in that, The system includes a mechanical three-way valve for live water, comprising an upper valve body (1) and a lower valve body (2) sealed together by a sealing assembly, and a water distribution assembly disposed within the internal cavities of the upper valve body (1) and the lower valve body (2), and a pin (9); the upper valve body (1) includes an inlet (11) located at its top and extending downwards for supplying water to the three-way valve, and a first outlet (12) and a second outlet (13) located at its lower part for discharging water from the valve to the left and right sides respectively; the pin (9) is used to hang the water distribution assembly on the upper valve body (1) and / or the lower valve body (2); the water distribution assembly includes a balance weight (3), a water distribution cylinder (4), a tension spring (5), and a connector (6); the water distribution cylinder (4) is hung on the balance weight (3) via the connector (6), and the left and right ends of the balance weight (3) can be rotated around the pin (9). The spring moves up and down, and the top of the tension spring (5) is connected to the water distribution cylinder (4), while its bottom is connected to the lower valve body (2). The lower valve body (2) is provided with a horizontal pipe (21) to cooperate with the water distribution assembly so that a part of the water flowing into the valve from the inlet (11) of the three-way valve flows out from the first outlet (12), while another part of the water flows out from the second outlet (13). The water distribution cylinder (4) is a slanted cylindrical shape with an open top and a closed bottom. The slanted surface (42) of the water distribution cylinder (4) has a higher slanted height near the center of the valve to form its high position area (43), while the slanted height near the left and right sides of the valve is lower to form its low position area (44). The high position area (43) is used to match the left and right ends of the horizontal pipe (21), and the low position area (44) is used to match the first outlet (12) and the second outlet (13). When the left-side water distribution cylinder (4) of the three-way valve moves downward first under the impact of the water flow, the downward-moving left-side water distribution cylinder (4) covers most of the area of ​​the first outlet (12), so that most of the water entering the three-way valve from the inlet (11) must flow to the right through the horizontal pipe (21) and then flow out of the three-way valve through the second outlet (13); while a small amount of water flows out of the three-way valve through the first outlet (12); and when the right-side water distribution cylinder (4) of the three-way valve moves downward first under the impact of the water flow, then conversely, most of the water will flow out of the three-way valve through the first outlet (12); while a small amount of water will flow out of the three-way valve through the second outlet (13); thus the three-way valve can maintain simultaneous drainage from the first outlet (12) and the second outlet (13) to the outside of the valve; The live water three-way valve is used in the whole-house healthy water system to achieve live water in the pipes. The whole-house healthy water system includes the live water three-way valve (100), water pipes (200) and multiple water fittings (300).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the three-way valve is in use, 5-45% of the water flows out from one of its first outlet (12) and second outlet (13), while 55-95% of the water flows out from the other outlet.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The whole-house healthy water system also includes a water exchange solenoid valve (400); when the live water three-way valve is in use, 10-30% of the water flows out from one of its first outlet (12) and second outlet (13), while 70-90% of the water flows out from the other outlet at the same time.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left and right ends of the balance weight (3) are provided with hanging rods (31) for hanging the connector (6), and the top of the water distribution cylinder (4) is provided with a hanging rod (41) for connecting to the bottom of the connector (6) so that the water distribution cylinder (4) is suspended on the connector (6). The connector (6) is ring-shaped.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector (6) is an elongated ring, meaning that the top and bottom of the connector (6) are both arc-shaped, while the middle part is straight.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center of the oblique surface (42) is provided with a hanging hole (45) for hanging the top of the tension spring (5), and a hook (22) for hanging the bottom of the tension spring (5) is provided on the lower valve body (2). The tension spring (5) is vertically arranged.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing assembly includes a sealing gasket (7) and a bolt (8). The bottom surface of the upper valve body (1) and the top surface of the periphery of the lower valve body (2) are both set as planes, so that the two are connected by the sealing assembly after docking.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing gasket (7) is an annular flat gasket structure with a rectangular outer periphery and an oblong inner periphery.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The pin (9) is used to hang the water distribution assembly at the top position of the lower valve body (2).

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The upper valve body (1), lower valve body (2), water distribution assembly and pin (9) are all made of stainless steel.

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