An unconventional water recycling device

By installing collection and purification systems in public restrooms, rainwater, boiler wastewater, and handwashing wastewater are recycled and reused, solving the problem of low recycling rates of unconventional water and achieving water conservation and environmental protection.

CN118479584BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12YELLOW RIVER INST OF HYDRAULIC RES YELLOW RIVER CONSERVANCY COMMISSION
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Application Number
CN202410845601.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-27
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2044-06-27

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the recycling rate of unconventional water in outdoor public restrooms is low, resulting in serious waste of water resources.

Method used

An unconventional water recycling device was designed, including a collection device and a purification system. It collects rainwater, boiler wastewater and handwashing sink wastewater, performs preliminary filtration and stores it in a greywater storage tank. After purification by the purification system, it is used for greening and toilet water, reducing water waste.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled the effective recycling and reuse of unconventional water, reduced water consumption in public restrooms, improved water utilization, and protected the environment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of unconventional water recycling device, effectively solve the problem without unconventional water recycling device for outdoor public toilet;Including collecting device, collecting device is used to collect rainwater, boiling water waste water and washbasin waste water, collecting device carries out preliminary filtration to water and store water in reclaimed water reservoir, water in reclaimed water reservoir enters purified water reservoir after passing through purification system, purified water reservoir supplies greening water and toilet water, and toilet water is discharged into sewer;Collecting device carries out preliminary filtration after collecting unconventional water, then forms reclaimed water and is collected in reclaimed water reservoir, and then is stored in purification reservoir after the purification effect of purification system, and water in purification reservoir can supply toilet water and greening water, reduce the waste of water resources.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unconventional water recycling technology, and in particular to an unconventional water recycling device. Background Technology

[0002] my country is facing a water shortage. To alleviate this situation, unconventional water should be recycled and reused. However, due to the limited scope of unconventional water application, the recycling rate of unconventional water is low and the water-saving effect is poor.

[0003] Places like outdoor public restrooms consume a considerable amount of water daily, and since they use municipal tap water without recycling unconventional water, it is a huge waste. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation and to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide an unconventional water recycling device, which effectively solves the problem of the lack of unconventional water recycling devices for outdoor public restrooms.

[0005] The technical solution to the technical problem is an unconventional water recycling device, including a collection device for collecting rainwater, boiler wastewater and handwashing wastewater. After preliminary filtration, the collection device stores the water in a greywater storage tank. The water in the greywater storage tank enters a clean water storage tank after passing through a purification system. The clean water storage tank supplies water for landscaping and toilet use. The toilet water is discharged into the sewer.

[0006] The collection device collects unconventional water and performs preliminary filtration, forming greywater which is then collected in a greywater storage tank. After further purification by the purification system, it is stored in a purified water storage tank. The water in the purified water storage tank can be used to supply toilets and green spaces, reducing water waste.

[0007] Preferably, the collection device includes a collection box with a partition inside. A filter screen is provided on the partition. An inlet is provided on one side of the collection box, and an outlet is provided on the other side. The filter screen performs preliminary filtration of unconventional water. A rotating shaft is rotatably provided between the partition and the side wall of the collection box. A fan blade extends out from the outside of the rotating shaft and contacts the filter screen. Multiple baffles are provided on the outside of the fan blades. The baffles have an arc structure and move radially along the rotating shaft. The multiple baffles cooperate to form a circular baffle ring. Unconventional water enters the circular baffle ring from the inlet and enters the greywater storage tank after being filtered by the filter screen.

[0008] Preferably, a motor is provided on the outside of the collection box, a first gear is provided at the end of the motor output shaft, and a second gear is provided at the end of the rotating shaft to mesh with the first gear. The motor is connected to the rotating shaft for transmission. A rotating wheel is rotatably provided on the outside of the first gear. The rotating wheel is concentric with the rotating shaft. The rotating wheel is connected to a ring via a connecting rod. Multiple inclined grooves are provided on the inner side of the ring. A first lever is provided on one side of the baffle to be inserted into the inclined groove, thus forming a structure in which the rotating wheel rotates to drive the baffle to move radially along the rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the inner side of the rotating wheel is provided with an incomplete gear, and a tension spring is provided between the connecting rod and the motor. The connecting rod is located in the middle of the incomplete gear, and the tension spring pulls the rotating wheel so that the incomplete gear meshes with the first gear.

[0010] Preferably, the side of the partition is provided with a ring around the filter screen, and a cover plate is telescopically provided on the outside of the ring. A control rod extends out from the outside of the cover plate, and second levers extend out from both sides of the control rod. A control plate connected to the second levers extends out from the side of the partition. The control plate is provided with a slot, and the second lever slides in the slot. The telescopic movement of the partition is converted into the movement of the cover plate. When the partition moves radially outward along the rotating shaft, the cover plate approaches the ring and closes the end of the ring. The bottom of the ring is connected to the pump body through a pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the collection box is equipped with a touch switch that is electrically connected to the pump body. When the rotating wheel rotates, the connecting rod contacts the touch switch, and the pump body starts. At this time, the cover plate closes the ring, and gaps are left between the multiple baffles.

[0012] This invention has a simple and ingenious structure and is easy to use. By recycling unconventional water, it reduces the water consumption of public restrooms, thereby saving water and protecting the environment. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an unconventional water recycling device according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the collection device in an unconventional water recycling device of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the collection device in an unconventional water recycling device of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This invention relates to an unconventional water recycling device. Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross section of AA.

[0017] Figure 5 This invention relates to an unconventional water recycling device. Figure 3 Schematic diagram of cross section of BB.

[0018] Figure 6 This invention relates to an unconventional water recycling device. Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the C-section.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the collection tank in an unconventional water recycling device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft in an unconventional water recycling device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating wheel in an unconventional water recycling device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 10 The present invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a baffle in an unconventional water recycling device.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate in an unconventional water recycling device of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Depend on Figures 1 to 11 An unconventional water recycling device is provided, including a collection device for collecting rainwater, boiler wastewater and handwashing sink wastewater. After preliminary filtration, the collection device stores the water in a greywater storage tank. The water in the greywater storage tank enters a clean water storage tank after passing through a purification system. The clean water storage tank supplies water for landscaping and toilet use. The toilet use water is discharged into the sewer.

[0026] The collection device collects unconventional water and performs preliminary filtration, forming greywater which is then collected in a greywater storage tank. After further purification by the purification system, it is stored in a purified water storage tank. The water in the purified water storage tank can be used to supply toilets and green spaces, reducing water waste.

[0027] In practical use, this invention

[0028] A collection pipe is installed at the bottom of the water boiler and handwashing sink in the public restrooms to connect to the collection device, allowing wastewater from the water boiler and handwashing to enter the collection device. A rainwater collection system is installed outside the public restrooms to guide the collected rainwater into the collection device. After preliminary filtration, the rainwater is stored in a greywater storage tank. The water in the greywater storage tank is then purified by a purification system and collected in a clean water storage tank, which can supply water for landscaping and toilet flushing, realizing water recycling. Water recycling through landscaping can achieve water cycle, reduce water waste, and further improve water utilization efficiency.

[0029] In this invention, the collection device includes a collection box 1, inside which is a partition 2, on which a filter screen 3 is provided. A water inlet 4 is provided on one side of the collection box 1, and a water outlet 5 is provided on the other side of the collection box 1. The filter screen 3 performs preliminary filtration of unconventional water. A rotating shaft 6 is rotatably provided between the partition 2 and the side wall of the collection box 1. A fan blade 7 extends out of the outside of the rotating shaft 6 and contacts the filter screen 3. Multiple baffles 8 are provided on the outside of the fan blade 7. The baffles 8 have an arc-shaped structure and move radially along the rotating shaft 6. The multiple baffles 8 cooperate to form a circular baffle ring. Unconventional water enters the circular baffle ring from the water inlet 4, is filtered by the filter screen 3, and then enters the greywater storage tank.

[0030] After being recycled, unconventional water enters the collection tank 1 through the inlet 4. Under normal filtration conditions, the circular baffle ring is closed, and the unconventional water is filtered through the filter screen 3 and discharged from the outlet 5 into the greywater storage tank. At the same time, the rotating shaft 6 is in an intermittent motion state, rotating intermittently. The fan blades 7 scrape the filter screen 3, removing the debris attached to the filter screen 3 to prevent clogging and affect the filtration efficiency. When there is a lot of debris in the baffle ring 14, the rotating shaft 6 rotates in the opposite direction, causing the baffle 8 to move outward and creating gaps between adjacent baffles 8. Under the action of centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the fan blades 7, the debris is discharged from the gaps. Then the rotating shaft 6 resumes forward rotation to maintain normal filtration operation.

[0031] A motor 9 is provided on the outside of the collection box 1. A first gear 10 is provided at the end of the output shaft of the motor 9. A second gear 11 that meshes with the first gear 10 is provided at the end of the rotating shaft 6. The motor 9 and the rotating shaft 6 are connected in a transmission. A rotating wheel 12 is rotatably provided on the outside of the first gear 10. The rotating wheel 12 is concentric with the rotating shaft 6. The rotating wheel 12 is connected to a ring 14 via a connecting rod 13. A plurality of inclined grooves 15 are provided on the inner side of the ring 14. A first lever 16 that is inserted into the inclined groove 15 is provided on one side of the baffle 8. This forms a structure in which the rotating wheel 12 rotates and drives the baffle 8 to move radially along the rotating shaft 6. An incomplete gear 17 is provided on the inner side of the rotating wheel 12. A tension spring 18 is provided between the connecting rod 13 and the motor 9. The connecting rod 13 is located in the middle of the incomplete gear 17. The tension spring 18 pulls the rotating wheel 12 so that the incomplete gear 17 meshes with the first gear 10.

[0032] Motor 9 drives shaft 6 and rotating wheel 12 to rotate. Because a tension spring 18 is provided between connecting rod 13 and motor 9, and the rotating wheel 12 meshes with the first gear 10 using an incomplete gear 17, under normal operating conditions, the incomplete gear 17 is in a state of about to mesh with the first gear 10. The tension spring 18 brings the incomplete gear 17 closer to the first gear 10, while motor 9 drives shaft 6 to rotate, causing the first gear 10 and incomplete gear 17 to rotate in a non-meshing direction. At this time, shaft 6 drives fan blade 7 to rotate normally, while rotating wheel 12 remains stationary, and multiple baffles 8 are in the inner... At the extreme position, a circular retaining ring is formed. When the motor 9 rotates in the reverse direction, the first gear 10 meshes with the incomplete gear 17, causing the rotating wheel 12 to rotate and drive the ring 14 to rotate. The first lever 16 in the inclined groove 15 drives the baffle 8 to move outward under the action of the inclined groove 15, and a gap is generated between the adjacent baffles 8. Due to the presence of the tension spring 18, when the incomplete gear 17 disengages from the first gear 10, it will be pulled towards the direction of the first gear 10. When the rotating shaft 6 resumes forward rotation, the first gear 10 can quickly mesh with the incomplete gear 17 to achieve control of the position of the baffle 8.

[0033] A ring 19 is provided on the side of the partition 2, which is located around the filter screen 3. A cover plate 20 is telescopically provided on the outside of the ring 19. A control rod 21 extends out from the outside of the cover plate 20. A second lever 22 extends out from both sides of the control rod 21. A control plate 23 connected to the second lever 22 extends out from the side of the baffle 8. A slot 24 is provided on the control plate 23. The second lever 22 slides in the slot 24. The telescopic movement of the baffle 8 is converted into the movement of the cover plate 20. When the baffle 8 moves radially outward along the rotating shaft 6, the cover plate 20 approaches the ring 19 and closes the end of the ring 19. The bottom of the ring 19 is connected to the pump body 26 through the pipe 25. A touch switch 27 electrically connected to the pump body 26 is provided on the outer wall of the collection box 1. The rotating wheel 12 rotates to make the connecting rod 13 contact the touch switch 27, and the pump body 26 starts. At this time, the cover plate 20 closes the ring 19, and gaps are left between the multiple baffles 8.

[0034] After being filtered by filter screen 3, the water enters the ring baffle 19. Under normal circumstances, the cover plate 20 does not close the ring baffle 19, and the water can be discharged smoothly. When the motor 9 is in reverse, the baffle 8 moves outward, and through the connection between the control plate 23 and the second lever 22, the cover plate 20 closes the ring baffle 19. Due to the rotation of the rotating wheel 12, the connecting rod 13 contacts the touch switch 27, and the pump body 26 starts. The pump body 26 delivers the filtered water into the ring baffle 19. Since the end of the ring baffle 19 is closed, the water will flow back through the filter screen 3 to backwash the filter screen 3. Combined with the interaction of the fan blades 7, all the debris attached to the outside of the filter screen 3 is removed. After this process lasts for a short time, the motor 9 resumes forward rotation.

[0035] A through groove is provided on the outer wall of the collection box 1 for the passage of the first lever 16. An extension plate is provided on the outer side of the baffle 8 to block the through groove. During the movement of the baffle 8, the through groove is always blocked to prevent impurities from entering and damaging the mechanical equipment. A vertical groove is also provided on the partition 2 to connect the baffle 8 and the control board 23. It is also blocked by the extension plate to prevent water that has not been filtered by the filter screen 3 from passing through the vertical groove and to ensure that the water is filtered.

[0036] The slot 24 on the control panel 23 has a zigzag structure. The second lever 22 slides in the slot 24. When the baffle 8 moves outward, the second lever 22 first drives the cover plate 20 to approach the ring stop 19. Then, after the cover plate 20 blocks the ring stop 19, the second lever 22 enters the straight section in the slot 24 that is parallel to the end plane of the ring stop 19. Then the baffle 8 can continue to move outward so that the connecting rod 13 contacts the touch switch 27 and starts the pump body 26. In this way, the backwashing of the filter screen 3 can be achieved when the ring stop 19 is closed.

[0037] The inner side of the cover plate 20 is provided with multiple support rods that limit the ring 19, so that the cover plate 20 and the ring 19 can move relative to each other, ensuring that the cover plate 20 can block the ring 19.

[0038] After initial filtration by the collection device, the greywater is purified by a purification system that includes various processes such as chemical purification, sterilization, and sedimentation to kill bacteria and remove particulate impurities, bringing it to a usable level for use in landscaping or toilet flushing.

[0039] Debris that does not pass through the filter screen 3 in the collection tank 1 remains outside the circular baffle ring. Since the debris contains water, a return water pipe can be installed on the side of the collection tank 1, and a filter screen 3 can be added to drain the water and retain the debris. Then, a recycling port can be opened on the side wall of the collection tank 1 to recycle the debris, so as to avoid the debris from being left in the collection tank 1 for a long time, fermenting and smelling bad, which would affect the water quality.

[0040] The device of this invention can be installed outside public restrooms, underground, or a combination of underground and above-ground installations. This can significantly reduce the water consumption of public restrooms, achieve water conservation, and protect water resources. It also forms a water cycle within a small area, reducing water consumption and improving water utilization.

Claims

1. An unconventional water recycling device, characterized in that, The collecting device is used for collecting rainwater, boiler wastewater and washbasin wastewater, and the water is preliminarily filtered and stored in the reclaimed water storage tank, the water in the reclaimed water storage tank is purified by the purification system and then enters the purified water storage tank, the purified water storage tank supplies water for greening and toilets, and the toilet water is discharged into the sewer; The collecting device collects unconventional water, performs preliminary filtration, forms reclaimed water in the reclaimed water storage tank, and then stores the water in the purification storage tank through the purification effect of the purification system, so that the water in the purification storage tank can supply toilet water and greening water, and water resource waste is reduced. The collecting device includes a collecting box (1), a partition plate (2) is arranged in the collecting box (1), a filter screen (3) is arranged on the partition plate (2), a water inlet (4) is arranged on one side of the collecting box (1), a water outlet (5) is arranged on the other side of the collecting box (1), the filter screen (3) performs preliminary filtration on unconventional water, a rotating shaft (6) is rotatably arranged between the partition plate (2) and the side wall of the collecting box (1), a fan blade (7) is arranged outside the rotating shaft (6), the fan blade (7) is in contact with the filter screen (3), a plurality of baffle plates (8) are arranged outside the fan blade (7), the baffle plates (8) are in arc-shaped structures, the plurality of baffle plates (8) are radially telescopic, a circular baffle ring is formed by the plurality of baffle plates (8), unconventional water enters the circular baffle ring from the water inlet (4), and then enters the reclaimed water storage tank after being filtered by the filter screen (3). The collecting box (1) is provided with a motor (9) outside, a first gear (10) is arranged at the output shaft end of the motor (9), a second gear (11) is arranged at the end of the rotating shaft (6) and engaged with the first gear (10), the motor (9) is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft (6), a rotating wheel (12) is rotatably arranged outside the first gear (10), the rotating wheel (12) is concentrically arranged with the rotating shaft (6), a circular ring (14) is connected to the rotating wheel (12) through a connecting rod (13), a plurality of inclined grooves (15) are arranged on the inner side of the circular ring (14), a first lever (16) is arranged on one side of the baffle plate (8) and inserted into the inclined groove (15), and the structure that the rotating wheel (12) drives the baffle plate (8) to radially telescopically move along the rotating shaft (6) is formed.

2. The unconventional water recycling device of claim 1, wherein, The rotating wheel (12) is provided with an incomplete gear (17) inside, a tension spring (18) is arranged between the connecting rod (13) and the motor (9), the connecting rod (13) is located at the middle position of the incomplete gear (17), and the tension spring (18) drives the rotating wheel (12) to make the incomplete gear (17) engaged with the first gear (10).

3. The unconventional water recycling device of claim 1, wherein, The side of the partition (2) is provided with a ring barrier (19) located at the periphery of the filter screen (3), the outer side of the ring barrier (19) is provided with a cover plate (20) in an extension mode, the outer side of the cover plate (20) is provided with a control rod (21), the two sides of the control rod (21) are provided with a second lever (22), the side of the baffle (8) is provided with a control plate (23) connected with the second lever (22), the control plate (23) is provided with a slot (24), the second lever (22) slides in the slot (24), the extension and retraction movement of the baffle (8) is converted into the movement of the cover plate (20), when the baffle (8) moves radially outward along the rotating shaft (6), the cover plate (20) is close to the ring barrier (19) and seals the end of the ring barrier (19), the bottom of the ring barrier (19) is connected with a pump body (26) through a pipeline (25).

4. The unconventional water recycling device of claim 1, wherein, The outer wall of the collecting box (1) is provided with a touch switch (27) electrically connected with the pump body (26), the rotation of the rotating wheel (12) makes the connecting rod (13) contact with the touch switch (27), the pump body (26) is started, at this time, the cover plate (20) seals the ring barrier (19), and gaps are left between the plurality of baffles (8).

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