A central soft water system

By combining heating components and ultraviolet lamps for disinfection, the problem of microbial growth and biofilm formation in the central water softening system is solved, achieving efficient sterilization, disinfection, and water softening effects, and ensuring the stable operation of the system.

CN119874116BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21YOUKOU WATER PURIFICATION TECH GRP (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510270727.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-07
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-07

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Technical Problem

Existing central water softening systems are prone to microbial growth and biofilm formation during long-term operation, which reduces the softening effect.

Method used

The system employs a dual sterilization method combining heating elements and ultraviolet lamps. The heating element raises the fluid temperature to boiling, while the ultraviolet lamp destroys the DNA structure of microorganisms. Combined with safety valves and cooling components, the system design is optimized to ensure fluid delivery and cooling.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the survival rate of microorganisms, inhibits biofilm formation, improves the availability and stability of the system, and ensures the softening effect of water quality.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, and particularly discloses a central soft water system which comprises a heating assembly and a disinfection assembly; the heating assembly comprises a heating pipe which is used for heating fluid to preliminarily disinfect; the disinfection assembly comprises an ultraviolet lamp and a glass pipe, the ultraviolet lamp is arranged opposite to the glass pipe, and the glass pipe is communicated with the heating pipe. The application has the effect of improving the problem that the existing central soft water system is prone to breeding microorganisms and generating biofilms during long-term operation.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, and in particular to a central soft water system. Background Art

[0002] In today's domestic and commercial water treatment field, central water softening systems have become important devices for improving water quality, removing scale and extending equipment service life.

[0003] However, existing central water softening systems are prone to microbial growth and biofilm formation over long-term operation. These microorganisms primarily originate from the water source itself and residual organic matter within the system. Under favorable temperature, humidity, and nutrient conditions, they rapidly multiply and form biofilms on the surfaces of key components of the softening system, such as the resin tank and / or filter. This reduces the softening system's ion exchange efficiency and results in a decline in softening effectiveness. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the problem that the existing central soft water system is prone to breeding microorganisms and producing biofilms during long-term operation, the present application provides a central soft water system.

[0005] The central soft water system provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A central soft water system comprising:

[0007] A heating assembly, comprising a heating tube, wherein the heating tube is used to heat the fluid;

[0008] The disinfection component comprises an ultraviolet lamp and a glass tube. The ultraviolet lamp and the glass tube are arranged opposite to each other, and the glass tube is connected to the heating tube.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating tube can increase the temperature of the fluid and make the fluid boil, thereby sterilizing and disinfecting the fluid; the ultraviolet lamp emits ultraviolet rays of a specific wavelength, which can effectively destroy the DNA structure of microorganisms in the fluid, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization and disinfection, thereby achieving a double sterilization and disinfection effect, effectively reducing the survival rate of microorganisms in the fluid, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in resin tanks and pipelines, and reducing the risk of biofilm formation.

[0010] Preferably, the heating tube includes a tube body, a heating layer, a conductive layer and an insulating layer, the tube body is used for fluid flow, the heating layer covers the outer wall of the tube body, the heating layer is used to heat the tube body to heat the fluid, the conductive layer covers the side of the heating layer away from the tube body, the conductive layer is electrically connected to the heating layer, the conductive layer is used to be connected to a power source to supply power to the heating layer, the insulating layer is used to wrap the heating layer and the conductive layer, and the insulating layer is detachably connected to the outer wall of the tube body.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the tube body can allow fluid to flow, the conductive layer can transmit electrical energy to the heating layer, the heating layer can generate heat and heat the tube body, thereby heating the fluid and making the fluid boil, and the insulating layer can wrap the heating layer and the conductive layer to play a role of insulation protection.

[0012] Preferably, the heating assembly further comprises a containing box, which is connected to the heating tube and the glass tube, and is used to contain the heated fluid. A safety valve is fixedly provided on the top of the containing box, and is connected to the containing box and the external environment, and is used to discharge the fluid.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the holding box can hold the heated fluid and provide a buffer for the delivery of the fluid. The safety valve can open and discharge part of the fluid when the pressure in the holding box is high, thereby reducing the pressure in the holding box.

[0014] Preferably, the safety valve includes a main body and an elastic membrane, the main body is tubular, one end of the main body is connected to the containing box, the main body is used to allow fluid to flow, and the elastic membrane is arranged at one end of the main body away from the containing box, the elastic membrane is connected to the main body and the external environment, and the elastic membrane is used to limit the flow of fluid.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the main body provides a channel for the flow of fluid. When the pressure in the containment box is high, the elastic membrane will elastically deform due to the pressure difference, allowing part of the fluid to pass through and be discharged to the external environment, thereby reducing the pressure in the containment box.

[0016] Preferably, a cooling assembly is further included, which includes a cooling box and a water inlet pipe. The cooling box is connected to the glass tube, and the cooling box is used to accommodate the fluid output by the glass tube. One end of the water inlet pipe is connected to a water source, and the end of the water inlet pipe away from the water source passes through the cooling box and is connected to the heating tube. The water inlet pipe is bent and is used to supply water to the heating tube.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooling box can accommodate fluid, provide cooling space for the fluid, and exchange heat with the high-temperature fluid through the water inlet pipe. On the one hand, the temperature of the fluid in the cooling box is reduced, and on the other hand, the fluid in the water inlet pipe is preheated. This not only achieves the cooling of the fluid, but also improves energy utilization efficiency and reduces the additional energy consumed due to cooling needs.

[0018] Preferably, it further includes a water softening component, which includes a first water softener and a second water softener. The first water softener and the second water softener are both connected to the cooling tank, and the first water softener and the second water softener are both used to soften the fluid.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the first water softener and the second water softener can remove or replace the hardness components (such as calcium and magnesium ions) in the fluid, thereby achieving the purpose of softening the water quality.

[0020] Preferably, the water softening assembly further includes a diverter valve, which is in communication with the cooling tank, the first water softener and the second water softener, and is used to distribute the fluid from the cooling tank to the first water softener and the second water softener.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the diverter valve can provide redundant protection. When one water softener needs maintenance or replacement, the other water softener can continue to operate, ensuring the continuous operation of the central water softening system, reducing downtime caused by equipment failure, and improving the availability and stability of the central water softening system.

[0022] Preferably, a filter is further included, the filter being connected to the first water softener and the second water softener, and the filter being used for filtering fluid.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solutions, the filter can remove large particle impurities, suspended matter, sediment, rust and other solid pollutants in the fluid, ensuring that the output fluid meets higher water quality standards.

[0024] Preferably, it further includes a water outlet pipe, which is connected to the cooling box and the diverter valve, and is used for supplying fluid flow.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the water outlet pipe can supply the fluid in the cooling box to flow to the diverter valve, thereby ensuring the flow of the fluid.

[0026] Preferably, the water outlet pipe is a copper pipe.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, copper has excellent thermal conductivity and can quickly conduct heat, thereby further cooling the fluid flowing out of the cooling box.

[0028] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] 1. The heating tube can raise the temperature of the fluid and make it boil, thereby sterilizing and disinfecting the fluid; the ultraviolet lamp emits ultraviolet rays of a specific wavelength, which can effectively destroy the DNA structure of microorganisms in the fluid, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization and disinfection, thereby achieving a double sterilization and disinfection effect, effectively reducing the survival rate of microorganisms in the fluid, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the resin tank and pipeline, and reducing the risk of biofilm formation;

[0030] 2. The tube body can allow fluid to flow, the conductive layer can transmit electrical energy to the heating layer, the heating layer can generate heat and heat the tube body, thereby heating the fluid and causing it to boil. The insulating layer can wrap the heating layer and the conductive layer to provide insulation protection.

[0031] 3. The holding box can hold the heated fluid and provide a buffer for the fluid delivery. The safety valve can open and discharge part of the fluid when the pressure in the holding box is high, thereby reducing the pressure inside the holding box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the central soft water system in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 is a front view of a central soft water system in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the vertical cross-sectional structure of the heating tube in the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the disinfection component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a containing box in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water inlet pipe in an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Heating component; 11. Heating tube; 111. Tube body; 112. Heating layer; 113. Conductive layer; 114. Insulating layer; 12. Holding box; 13. Safety valve; 131. Main body; 132. Elastic membrane; 2. Disinfection component; 21. Ultraviolet lamp; 22. Glass tube; 23. Outer shell; 3. Cooling component; 31. Cooling box; 32. Water inlet pipe; 4. Softening water component; 41. Diverter valve; 42. First water softener; 43. Second water softener; 5. Filter; 6. Water outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following is combined with Figure 1-6 This application is described in further detail.

[0040] The embodiment of the present application discloses a central soft water system. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The central soft water system includes a heating component 1, a disinfection component 2, a cooling component 3, a soft water component 4 and a filter 5.

[0041] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the heating assembly 1 includes a heating tube 11 and a containing box 12. The heating tube 11 is used to heat the fluid, increase the temperature of the fluid, and make the fluid boil, thereby sterilizing the fluid, reducing the survival rate of microorganisms in the fluid, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the resin tank and pipeline, and reducing the risk of biofilm formation; illustratively, the containing box 12 is a metal box.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present application, the heating tube 11 includes a tube body 111, a heating layer 112, a conductive layer 113 and an insulating layer 114. The tube body 111 is used for fluid flow, the heating layer 112 covers the outer wall of the tube body 111, and the heating layer 112 is used to heat the tube 11 body to heat the fluid. The conductive layer 113 covers the side of the heating layer 112 away from the tube body 111. The conductive layer 113 is electrically connected to the heating layer 112. The conductive layer 113 is used to connect to a power source to supply power to the heating layer 112. The insulating layer 114 is used to wrap the heating layer 112 and the conductive layer 113. The insulating layer 114 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the tube body 111.

[0043] For example, the tube body 111 in the embodiment of the present application is a stainless steel tube. The tube body 111 can allow fluid to flow, the conductive layer 113 can transmit electrical energy to the heating layer 112, the heating layer 112 can generate heat and heat the tube body 111, thereby heating the fluid and making the fluid boil. The insulating layer 114 can wrap the heating layer 112 and the conductive layer 113 to play a role of insulation protection.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the disinfection component 2 includes an ultraviolet lamp 21 and a glass tube 22. The ultraviolet lamp 21 and the glass tube 22 are arranged opposite to each other. The glass tube 22 is connected to the heating tube 11. The ultraviolet lamp 21 emits ultraviolet rays of a specific wavelength, which can effectively destroy the DNA structure of microorganisms in the fluid, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization and disinfection, thereby achieving the effect of double sterilization and disinfection, effectively reducing the survival rate of microorganisms in the fluid, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the resin tank and pipeline, and further reducing the risk of biofilm formation; exemplarily, the disinfection component 2 is also provided with a shell 23 to prevent ultraviolet rays from overflowing.

[0045] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the holding box 12 is connected to the heating tube 11 and the glass tube 22. The holding box 12 is used to hold the heated fluid. A safety valve 13 is fixedly provided on the top of the holding box 12. The safety valve 13 is connected to the holding box 12 and the external environment. The safety valve 13 is used to discharge the fluid. The holding box 12 can hold the heated fluid and provide a buffer for the transportation of the fluid. The safety valve 13 can open and discharge part of the fluid when the pressure in the holding box 12 is high, thereby reducing the pressure in the holding box 12.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present application, the safety valve 13 includes a main body 131 and an elastic membrane 132. The main body 131 is tubular. One end of the main body 131 is connected to the containing box 12. The main body 131 is used to allow fluid to flow. The elastic membrane 132 is arranged at the end of the main body 131 away from the containing box 12. The elastic membrane 132 is connected to the main body 131 and the external environment. The elastic membrane 132 is used to limit the flow of fluid; the elastic membrane 132 is tubular.

[0047] For example, the elastic membrane 132 in the embodiment of the present application is a silicone rubber membrane, which bends and droops naturally; the main body 131 provides a channel for the flow of fluid. When the pressure in the containing box 12 is large, the elastic membrane 132 will elastically deform due to the pressure difference, allowing some of the gas or water vapor generated after boiling the tap water to be discharged to the external environment, thereby reducing the pressure in the containing box 12.

[0048] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the cooling assembly 3 includes a cooling box 31 and a water inlet pipe 32. The cooling box 31 is connected to the glass tube 22. The cooling box 31 is used to accommodate the fluid output by the glass tube 22. One end of the water inlet pipe 32 is connected to a water source. The end of the water inlet pipe 32 away from the water source passes through the cooling box 31 and is connected to the heating tube 11. The water inlet pipe 32 is bent and is used to supply water to the heating tube 11. For example, the cooling box 31 is a metal box and the water inlet pipe 32 is a metal pipe. The cooling box 31 can accommodate fluid, provide cooling space for the fluid, and perform heat exchange with the high-temperature fluid through the water inlet pipe 32. On the one hand, the temperature of the fluid in the cooling box 31 is reduced, and on the other hand, the fluid in the water inlet pipe 32 is preheated, which not only realizes the cooling of the fluid, but also improves the energy utilization efficiency and reduces the extra energy consumed due to cooling needs.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present application, the portion of the water inlet pipe 32 located inside the cooling box 31 is in the shape of a rectangular spring, which increases the surface area of ​​the water inlet pipe 32 inside the cooling box 31, improves the heat exchange efficiency, and ensures that the fluid is cooled in a short time.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, the soft water assembly 4 includes a diverter valve 41, a first water softener 42 and a second water softener 43. The first water softener 42 and the second water softener 43 are both connected to the cooling box 31. The first water softener 42 and the second water softener 43 are both used to soften the fluid to remove or replace the hardness components (such as calcium and magnesium ions) in the fluid, thereby achieving the purpose of softening the water quality.

[0051] In this embodiment, a diverter valve 41 is connected to the cooling tank 31, the first water softener 42, and the second water softener 43. This valve distributes the flow from the cooling tank 31 between the first and second water softeners 42, 43, providing redundancy. If one softener requires maintenance or replacement, the other can continue to operate, ensuring continuous operation of the central water softening system. This reduces downtime due to equipment failure and improves the availability and stability of the central water softening system.

[0052] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the cooling box 31 and the diverter valve 41 are connected through the water outlet pipe 6. The water outlet pipe 6 can supply the fluid in the cooling box 31 to flow to the diverter valve 41, and the water outlet pipe 6 is a copper pipe. Copper has excellent thermal conductivity and can quickly conduct heat, thereby further cooling the fluid flowing out of the cooling box 31.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, the filter 5 is connected to the first water softener 42 and the second water softener 43. The filter 5 is used to filter the fluid. The filter 5 can remove large particle impurities, suspended matter, sediment, rust and other solid pollutants in the fluid to ensure that the output fluid reaches a higher water quality standard.

[0054] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A central soft water system, characterized in that: include: A heating assembly (1) comprises a heating tube (11), wherein the heating tube (11) is used to heat a fluid; A disinfection assembly (2) comprises an ultraviolet lamp (21) and a glass tube (22), wherein the ultraviolet lamp (21) and the glass tube (22) are arranged opposite to each other, the ultraviolet lamp (21) is used to disinfect the fluid in the glass tube (22), and the glass tube (22) is connected to the heating tube (11); The heating assembly (1) further comprises a containing box (12), the containing box (12) being in communication with the heating tube (11) and the glass tube (22), the containing box (12) being used to contain the heated fluid, a safety valve (13) being fixedly provided on the top of the containing box (12), the safety valve (13) being in communication with the containing box (12) and the external environment, and the safety valve (13) being used to discharge the fluid; The safety valve (13) includes a main body (131) and an elastic membrane (132). The main body (131) is tubular. One end of the main body (131) is connected to the containing box (12). The main body (131) is used to allow fluid to flow. The elastic membrane (132) is arranged at one end of the main body (131) away from the containing box (12). The elastic membrane (132) is connected to the main body (131) and the external environment. The elastic membrane (132) is used to limit the flow of fluid.

2. The central soft water system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating tube (11) comprises a tube body (111), a heating layer (112), a conductive layer (113) and an insulating layer (114); the tube body (111) is used for fluid flow; the heating layer (112) covers the outer wall of the tube body (111); the heating layer (112) is used for heating the tube body (111) to heat the fluid; the conductive layer (113) covers the side of the heating layer (112) away from the tube body (111); the conductive layer (113) is electrically connected to the heating layer (112); the conductive layer (113) is used for connecting to a power source to supply power to the heating layer (112); the insulating layer (114) is used for wrapping the heating layer (112) and the conductive layer (113); the insulating layer (114) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the tube body (111).

3. The central soft water system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a cooling assembly (3), wherein the cooling assembly (3) includes a cooling box (31) and a water inlet pipe (32), wherein the cooling box (31) is connected to the glass tube (22), and the cooling box (31) is used to accommodate the fluid output by the glass tube (22), and one end of the water inlet pipe (32) is connected to a water source, and the end of the water inlet pipe (32) away from the water source passes through the cooling box (31) and is connected to the heating tube (11), and the water inlet pipe (32) is bent and is used to supply water to the heating tube (11).

4. The central soft water system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The invention also includes a water softening component (4), wherein the water softening component (4) includes a first water softener (42) and a second water softener (43), wherein the first water softener (42) and the second water softener (43) are both connected to the cooling tank (31), and the first water softener (42) and the second water softener (43) are both used to soften the fluid.

5. The central soft water system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The soft water assembly (4) further comprises a diverter valve (41), the diverter valve (41) being in communication with the cooling tank (31), the first water softener (42) and the second water softener (43), and the diverter valve (41) being used for distributing the fluid flowing from the cooling tank (31) into the first water softener (42) and the second water softener (43).

6. The central soft water system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a filter (5), wherein the filter (5) is in communication with the first water softener (42) and the second water softener (43), and the filter (5) is used for filtering fluid.

7. The central soft water system according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a water outlet pipe (6), which is in communication with the cooling box (31) and the diverter valve (41), and is used for supplying fluid flow.

8. The central soft water system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe (6) is a copper pipe.

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