A direct drinking water device with segmented purification process
By employing a segmented purification process and an information feedback system, the problem of filter clogging in direct drinking water equipment has been solved, ensuring filtration effectiveness during pipeline maintenance and improving equipment efficiency and user satisfaction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410676336.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-05-29
AI Technical Summary
In existing direct drinking water equipment, the primary filter cartridge is prone to clogging during maintenance of domestic water pipes, resulting in poor filtration performance. Moreover, replacement usually depends on time intervals, making it difficult to detect and address the problem in a timely manner.
The system employs a segmented purification process. The status of the filter element can be observed through a viewing window. The input end feeds back information to the processing end, which then sends the information to the operator to prompt the management personnel. At least two sets of filter elements are configured. The processing end controls the working status of the filter elements and displays information to ensure the filtration effect.
It enables timely replacement of filter cartridges when they become clogged, maintaining good filtration performance, reducing water quality degradation caused by pipeline maintenance, and improving user experience.
Smart Images

Figure CN118619378B_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of direct drinking water equipment, and in particular to a direct drinking water equipment with a segmented purification process. Background Technology
[0002] Direct drinking water refers to purified tap water that has been treated through filtration to make it safe to drink directly. Many shopping malls and residential communities have already installed direct drinking water systems. However, these systems typically employ multi-stage filtration, and daily activities such as maintenance of water pipes can easily affect water quality. Furthermore, existing direct drinking water systems usually require filter replacement only on a time-bound basis. Therefore, during pipe maintenance, the primary filter is prone to clogging, leading to poor filtration efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, one of the purposes of this application is to provide a direct drinking water device with a segmented purification process, which has the advantages of being able to detect and replace filter blockage in a timely manner and maintain a good filtration effect.
[0004] The above-mentioned objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] A direct drinking water device with a segmented purification process includes a housing, a processing end, and an operating end. The housing has a viewing window and a receiving cavity inside the housing. The receiving cavity contains a head filter and a post filter. The viewing window is used to view the status of the head filter. The processing end is used to receive head filter feedback information input by the input end and send the feedback information to the operating end. The operating end is used to display the head filter feedback information and provide prompts to the management personnel.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, when the filter head becomes clogged due to abnormal conditions such as maintenance of domestic water pipes, the water user can detect this through the window and input the filter head feedback information through the input terminal. After receiving the information, the processing terminal sends it to the operation terminal to prompt the management personnel, thereby enabling the clogged filter head to be replaced in a timely manner.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: the head filter includes a filter housing, a filter cover, and a filter element. The filter cover and the filter housing form a chamber for accommodating the filter element. The filter housing is transparent. The housing is also provided with a data acquisition device for collecting filter housing information. After receiving feedback information, the processing terminal controls the data acquisition device to collect the filter housing information and sends the collected information to the operation terminal.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the processing end receives feedback information, it collects information from the filter housing through the acquisition device and sends it to the operation end, thereby facilitating managers to understand the status of the filter element.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured such that: the housing is also provided with a feedback terminal, the operating terminal sends feedback information to the processing terminal, the processing terminal sends the feedback information to the feedback terminal, the feedback terminal displays the feedback information, and then the processing terminal disables the input terminal.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, after receiving feedback information from the head filter, the management personnel send feedback information to the processing terminal. The processing terminal displays the information through the feedback terminal, which makes it easier for water users to understand the maintenance progress. At the same time, disabling the input terminal can also reduce the probability of the head filter feedback information being reported multiple times.
[0011] In a preferred example, this application can be further configured such that the feedback information includes a total number of steps and the current step, with the current step highlighted.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, which displays the current step and all steps, water users can intuitively understand the maintenance process.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured such that: there are at least two sets of head filters; after receiving feedback information, the processing end controls the current head filter to stop working, so that the other head filter is connected to the pipeline and starts working, and displays the working status of the head filter.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting at least two sets of head filters during use, the water supply for water users can be guaranteed.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: a water storage tank is provided inside the housing, and the water storage tank is connected to all head filters. After receiving the head filter feedback information input by the input terminal, the processing terminal performs water storage processing, that is, controls the current head filter to be in working state for a preset time, and stores the filtered water into the water storage tank.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, after the processing end receives the head filter feedback information input from the input end, it performs water storage treatment. The currently working head filter continues to work for a period of time, thereby reducing the amount of turbid domestic water that may exist in the domestic water pipeline, thus protecting the head filters that are not in operation.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: after receiving feedback information, the processing end determines whether the current head filter has worked for the preset time of water storage. If the preset time has been reached, the current head filter is controlled to stop working, and another head filter is connected to the pipeline and first draws liquid from the water storage tank to work. The processing end displays the working status of the head filter. If the preset time has not been reached, the processing end waits for the current head filter to work for the preset time.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, after the first filter has been in operation for a preset period, the other filter is started. When the other filter is in operation, it prioritizes the extraction of water from the storage tank for filtration, thereby extending its service life and reducing the probability of extracting turbid water from the domestic water pipes. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application.
[0020] Attached diagram labels: 1. Head filter; 2. Post filter; 3. Water storage tank. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] Reference Figure 1 This application discloses a direct drinking water device with a segmented purification process, comprising a housing, a processing end, an operating end, a feedback end, and a data acquisition device. The housing has a viewing window and an internal cavity containing a head filter 1, a post-filter 2, and a water storage tank 3. The viewing window is used to view the status of the head filter 1. In this embodiment, the processing end can be a device with information processing capabilities, such as a CPU; the operating end can be a mobile terminal; and the data acquisition device can be a camera. The feedback end can be a display or an indicator light. The post-filter 2 includes, but is not limited to, PP cotton filtration, activated carbon filtration, RO membrane filtration, and ultraviolet sterilization.
[0023] The head filter 1 has at least two sets, and in this embodiment there are two sets. The head filter 1 includes a filter shell, a filter cover, and a filter element. The filter cover and the filter shell form a chamber for accommodating the filter element, and the filter shell is transparent. In this embodiment, the filter element used in the head filter 1 is a PP cotton filter element with a filtration accuracy of 5 microns. Filter elements of other materials or with different filtration accuracy can also be used.
[0024] All the inlets and outlets of the head filters 1 are connected to the water storage tank 3 through pipes, and valves are installed on the pipes.
[0025] The processing end is used to receive the feedback information of head filter 1 input by the input end and send the feedback information to the operation end. The operation end is used to display the feedback information of head filter 1 and provide prompts to the management personnel. After receiving the feedback information, the processing end also controls the acquisition device to collect the filter housing information and sends the collected information to the operation end.
[0026] In this embodiment, the input terminal can be a button set on the housing, or it can be a terminal set in the user's mobile phone, such as an APP or other applications.
[0027] Administrators send feedback information to the processing terminal via the operating terminal. This feedback includes the total number of steps and the current step. The processing terminal then sends the feedback information to the feedback terminal, which displays it, highlighting the current step (e.g., by highlighting it or illuminating the corresponding indicator light). Subsequently, the processing terminal disables the input terminal. Disabling the input terminal means that for a specified period, the processing terminal ignores any feedback information entered via the input terminal. The input terminal is disabled after a preset time or by the administrator.
[0028] After receiving feedback information from head filter 1 from the input terminal, the processing terminal performs water storage treatment, that is, controls the current head filter 1 to be in working state for a preset time and stores the filtered water into the water storage tank 3. After receiving feedback information, the processing terminal determines whether the current head filter 1 has been working for the preset water storage time. If the preset time has been reached, it controls the current head filter 1 to stop working, and connects the other head filter 1 to the pipeline, and first draws liquid from the water storage tank 3 to work. The processing terminal displays the working status of the head filter 1 (for example, each head filter 1 is equipped with an indicator light, and different colors represent different working states, such as green for working and red for not working). If the preset time has not been reached, it waits for the current head filter 1 to work for the preset time before controlling the current head filter 1 to stop working and connecting the other head filter 1 to the pipeline.
[0029] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: when there are many impurities in the water system due to water pipeline maintenance or other reasons, the head filter 1 can be observed through the window. Therefore, when the user goes to the equipment to take water, he / she can observe the status of the head filter 1 through the window. After the user is authenticated (e.g., by swiping a card, inserting coins, logging into the application, etc.), the feedback information of the head filter 1 is sent to the processing terminal through the input terminal to notify the management personnel, so that the filter element can be replaced in time.
[0030] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A direct drinking water device with a segmented purification process, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, a processing end, and an operating end. The housing has a viewing window and a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity contains a head filter (1) and a post filter (2). The viewing window is used to view the status of the head filter (1). The processing end is used to receive feedback information from the head filter (1) input by the input end and send the feedback information to the operating end. The operating end is used to display the head filter (1) feedback information and provide prompts to the management personnel. The head filter (1) includes a filter shell, a filter cover, and a filter element. The filter cover and the filter shell form a chamber for containing the filter element. The filter shell is transparent. The housing also has a collection device for collecting filter shell information. After receiving the feedback information, the processing end controls the collection device to collect the filter shell information and sends the collected information to the operating end. The housing also has a feedback end. The operating end sends feedback information to the processing end, and the processing end sends the feedback information to the feedback end. The feedback end displays the feedback information. Then, the processing end disables the input end. Disabling the input end means that during the disabled time, the processing end ignores the head filter (1) feedback information input by the input end. After a preset time or when the management personnel cancel the processing end's input... The terminal is disabled; feedback information includes total steps and current steps, with the current step highlighted; there are at least two head filters (1), and after receiving feedback information, the processing terminal controls the current head filter (1) to stop working, so that the other head filter (1) is connected to the pipeline and starts working, and displays the working status of the head filter (1); a water storage tank (3) is provided inside the housing, and the water storage tank (3) is connected to all head filters (1). After receiving the head filter (1) feedback information input by the input terminal, the processing terminal performs water storage treatment, that is, controls the current head filter (1) to stop working. The head filter (1) is in working state for a preset time and stores the filtered water into the water storage tank (3). After receiving the feedback information, the processing end determines whether the current head filter (1) has worked for the preset time of water storage. If the preset time has been reached, the current head filter (1) is controlled to stop working, and another head filter (1) is connected to the pipeline. The liquid in the water storage tank (3) is first extracted to work. The processing end displays the working status of the head filter (1). If the preset time has not been reached, the processing end waits for the current head filter (1) to work for the preset time.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Control system for direct drinking water equipment
CN102929165A
Equipment fault processing method and system
CN107038485A