A smart dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning

By introducing high-definition cameras and automated detection and disinfection devices into the air conditioning water seal system, the problem of Legionella pneumophila growth in the water seal system has been solved, achieving automated and timely disinfection and improving the health of the living environment.

CN120661707BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05BEIJING CHENGLAN MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENG CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING CHENGLAN MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, ordinary water seal devices are prone to the growth of Legionella pneumophila during use, and the disinfection process is time-consuming and not timely enough, which affects human health.

Method used

A smart dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning was designed. The system uses a high-definition camera to automatically detect test strips to determine whether Legionella pneumophila is present in the water seal liquid, and automatically adds disinfectant through a pump and controllable valve.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated and timely detection and disinfection of water seal liquid, ensuring the cleanliness of the water seal, improving the quality of life for residents, and reducing the time spent on manual operation and the risk to human health.

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Abstract

This application relates to an intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning, comprising: a water seal tank, the upper right end of which is connected to a storage tank via a dosing pipe, and a detection housing fixedly connected to the lower left front end of the water seal tank. A limiting housing is fixedly connected to the upper end of the detection housing, and a test strip mechanism is movably stacked inside the limiting housing. A detection port is opened in the middle of the upper end of the detection housing. In this structure provided by the embodiment of this application, the suction head rotates and moves into the detection port, applying liquid to the reaction area of ​​the test strip. A high-definition camera photographs and samples the reaction area of ​​the test strip, transmitting the image to an external image processing module connected to the controller. The sample is analyzed to determine whether Legionella pneumophila is present in the liquid. This system makes liquid detection more convenient and has a high degree of automation, enabling timely treatment of Legionella pneumophila inside the water seal tank and ensuring the cleanliness of the water seal.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of intelligent dynamic water seal technology for air conditioning, and in particular to an intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for air conditioning in hospital wards. Background Technology

[0002] In villas, large office spaces, and large residences, independent central air conditioning is generally used. The condensate produced by the air conditioner and dehumidifier is directly discharged into the sewer pipe. The odor in the sewer pipe will spread along the cooling water pipe to the water collection pan at the end of the air conditioner and dehumidifier, which is not easy to remove and has a great impact on the quality of life. Therefore, a water seal device is needed.

[0003] However, ordinary water seal devices can breed a large number of Legionella pneumophila bacteria inside during use, which can affect human health. It is necessary to add medicine to disinfect the bacteria. However, ordinary disinfection devices require manual addition of medicine, which is not only time-consuming but also cannot disinfect Legionella pneumophila bacteria in a timely manner. Therefore, we propose an intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0005] This application provides an intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning, including:

[0006] A water-sealed water tank is connected to a storage tank via a dosing pipe at the upper right end. A detection housing is fixedly connected to the lower left front end of the water-sealed water tank. A limiting housing is fixedly connected to the upper end of the detection housing. A test paper mechanism is movably stacked inside the limiting housing. A detection port is opened in the middle of the upper end of the detection housing. A connecting groove is opened on the upper left side of the detection housing. A high-definition camera is fixedly connected inside the connecting groove.

[0007] A connecting turntable is provided, the middle part of which is rotatably connected to the upper side of the inside of the detection housing via a connecting shaft. A cutting blade and a connecting rod are fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting turntable, and a water suction head is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting rod.

[0008] The lower right end of the limiting housing is fixedly connected to a limiting frame, and the limiting frame is equipped with a push plate for limiting movement.

[0009] Preferably, the test strip mechanism includes an outer shell, a detection port, a test strip, and a plastic protective film. The test strip is fixedly connected inside the outer shell, the detection port is opened at the lower middle part of the outer shell, and the plastic protective film is sleeved on the outer side of the outer shell.

[0010] Preferably, a pressure plate is movably provided inside the limiting housing, and a limiting slide rod is fixedly connected at equal intervals to the upper end of the pressure plate. The limiting slide rod is movably inserted into the upper side plate of the limiting housing, and a spring is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting slide rod between the pressure plate and the upper side plate of the limiting housing. The pressure plate presses against the upper end of the stacked test paper mechanism, and a handle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the limiting slide rod in the middle.

[0011] Preferably, a waste storage shell is fixedly provided at the lower left end of the detection shell and the left end of the limiting shell, the upper right side of the waste storage shell is connected to the inner side of the limiting shell, and a switch door is provided at the left end of the waste storage shell.

[0012] Preferably, an electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the right end of the push plate, and the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the right end of the limiting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the dosing liquid pipe is equipped with a pump and a controllable valve, and the pump and the controllable valve are opened and closed simultaneously.

[0014] Preferably, the lower rear end and middle part of the detection housing are connected to the inner cavity of the water seal tank through a connecting hole.

[0015] Preferably, a drive motor is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the connecting turntable, and the drive motor is fixedly connected to the upper front end of the detection housing.

[0016] Preferably, the drive motor is electrically connected to a controller, and the controller is electrically connected to a power supply, a liquid pump, an electric telescopic rod, and a high-definition camera.

[0017] Preferably, the limiting housing has a placement cavity in the middle, and the lower end of the placement cavity has a detection port and a connecting groove.

[0018] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] The structure provided in this application embodiment involves an absorption head that is submerged in the liquid inside the detection housing, absorbing the liquid. After rotation, it moves to the detection port, applying the liquid to the reaction area of ​​the test strip. Activating the electric telescopic rod causes the push plate to shift to the left, pushing the bottommost test strip mechanism of the stacked test strips to the left until it reaches the reaction area and connects to the groove. A high-definition camera captures a sample of the reaction area and transmits the image to an external image processing module connected to the controller. The sample is analyzed to determine the presence of Legionella pneumophila in the liquid. The bottommost test strip mechanism is then pushed to the left, pushing the used test strip mechanism into the waste storage housing for periodic cleaning. This makes liquid detection more convenient and highly automated, effectively handling Legionella pneumophila inside the water seal tank and ensuring the cleanliness of the water seal. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing for testing purposes according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the test paper mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing for testing purposes according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Water seal tank; 2. Liquid storage tank; 3. Dosing pipe; 4. Pump; 5. Detection housing; 6. Limiting housing; 7. Placement cavity; 8. Pressure plate; 9. Limiting slide bar; 10. Handle; 11. Limiting frame; 12. Push plate; 13. Electric telescopic rod; 14. Waste storage housing; 15. Drive motor; 16. Test paper mechanism; 161. Outer shell; 162. Detection port; 163. Test paper; 164. Plastic protective film; 17. Spring; 18. High-definition camera; 19. Connecting hole; 20. Connecting turntable; 21. Cutting blade; 22. Suction head; 23. Opening and closing door; 24. Connecting rod; 25. Detection port; 26. Connecting groove; 27. Power supply; 28. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] Various embodiments of this application may exist in the form of a range. It should be understood that the description in the form of a range is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as a rigid limitation on the scope of this application. Therefore, it should be considered that the range description has specifically disclosed all possible sub-ranges and single numerical values ​​within that range. For example, it should be considered that the range description from 1 to 6 has specifically disclosed sub-ranges, such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6, etc., and single numbers within the range, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, regardless of the range. In addition, whenever a numerical range is indicated in this application, it means including any referenced number (fraction or integer) within the indicated range. Unless otherwise specified, all raw materials, reagents, instruments, and equipment used in this application can be purchased commercially or prepared using existing equipment.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" specifically refer to the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in this application, the terms "comprising," "including," etc., mean "including but not limited to." In this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. In this application, "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. A and B can be singular or plural. In this application, "at least one" means one or more, and "more than one" means two or more. "At least one," "at least one of the following," or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of a single item or a plural item. For example, "at least one of a, b, or c", or "at least one of a, b, and c", can both mean: a, b, c, ab, i.e., a and b, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be a single or multiple.

[0031] like Figures 1-5 As shown in the figure, this application provides an intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning, including:

[0032] A water-sealed water tank 1 is connected to a storage tank 2 via a dosing pipe 3 at the upper right end of the water-sealed water tank 1. A detection housing 5 is fixedly connected to the lower left front end of the water-sealed water tank 1. A limiting housing 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the detection housing 5. A test paper mechanism 16 is movably stacked inside the limiting housing 6. A detection port 25 is opened in the middle of the upper end of the detection housing 5. A connecting groove 26 is opened on the upper left side of the detection housing 5. A high-definition camera 18 is fixedly connected inside the connecting groove 26.

[0033] A connecting turntable 20 is rotatably connected to the upper inside of the detection housing 5 via a connecting shaft. A cutting blade 21 and a connecting rod 24 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting turntable 20, and a water suction head 22 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting rod 24.

[0034] The lower right end of the limiting housing 6 is fixedly connected to a limiting frame 11, and the limiting frame 11 is provided with a push plate 12 for limiting movement.

[0035] Specifically: the water seal tank 1 adopts the water seal box in patent ZL202422074467.2, and the amount of medicine added each time can be controlled according to the amount of water stored inside the water seal tank 1.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown: The test strip mechanism 16 includes an outer shell 161, a detection port 162, a test strip 163, and a plastic protective film 164. The test strip 163 is fixedly connected inside the outer shell 161. The detection port 162 is opened in the middle of the lower end of the outer shell 161. The plastic protective film 164 is sleeved on the outer side of the outer shell 161.

[0037] Specifically: the test strip 163 in the test strip mechanism 16 uses existing test strips on the market, which is existing technology.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown: The limiting housing 6 is equipped with a pressure plate 8 inside. The upper end of the pressure plate 8 is fixedly connected to a limiting slide rod 9 at equal intervals. The limiting slide rod 9 is movably inserted into the upper side plate of the limiting housing 6. A spring 17 is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting slide rod 9 between the pressure plate 8 and the upper side plate of the limiting housing 6. The pressure plate 8 presses against the upper end of the stacked test paper mechanism 16, and a handle 10 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the limiting slide rod 9 in the middle.

[0039] Specifically: the spring 17 is always in a compressed state, the spring 17 can apply force to the pressure plate 8 and compress the stacked test paper mechanism 16, and the handle 10 can manually pull the pressure plate 8 to move upward.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown: a waste storage shell 14 is fixedly provided at the left end of the detection shell 5 and the lower left end of the limiting shell 6. The upper right side of the waste storage shell 14 is connected to the inner side of the limiting shell 6. A switch door 23 is provided at the left end of the waste storage shell 14.

[0041] Specifically: the waste storage housing 14 is used to store the test paper mechanism 16 after testing, and the opening and closing door 23 allows for regular cleaning of the inside of the waste storage housing 14.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown: An electric telescopic rod 13 is fixedly connected to the middle of the right end of the push plate 12, and the electric telescopic rod 13 is fixedly connected to the right end of the limiting frame 11.

[0043] Specifically: the electric telescopic rod 13 can drive the push plate 12 to move left and right, thereby pushing the lowest test paper mechanism 16 to move to the left.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown: The dosing liquid pipe 3 is equipped with a liquid pump 4, and the dosing liquid pipe 3 is also equipped with a controllable valve. The liquid pump 4 and the controllable valve open and close simultaneously.

[0045] Specifically: the controllable valve uses existing valves on the market, which is a current technology.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown: The lower rear end and middle part of the detection housing 5 are connected to the inner cavity of the water seal tank 1 through the connecting hole 19.

[0047] Specifically: the presence of liquid inside the housing 5 was detected.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown: A drive motor 15 is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the connecting turntable 20, and the drive motor 15 is fixedly connected to the upper front end of the detection housing 5.

[0049] Specifically: the drive motor 15 is equipped with a motor controller, which controls the drive motor 15 to rotate 360 ​​degrees each time, thereby driving the connected turntable 20 to rotate.

[0050] like Figure 5 As shown: The drive motor 15 is electrically connected to the controller 28, and the controller 28 is electrically connected to the power supply 27, the liquid pump 4, the electric telescopic rod 13 and the high-definition camera 18.

[0051] Specifically: the drive motor 15, controller 28, power supply 27, liquid pump 4, electric telescopic rod 13 and high-definition camera 18 all use existing equipment on the market and are all existing technologies, which will not be elaborated here.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown: The middle part of the limiting housing 6 is provided with a placement cavity 7, and the lower end of the placement cavity 7 is provided with a detection port 25 and a connecting groove 26.

[0053] Specifically: the test strip mechanism 16 is stacked inside the placement cavity 7, the detection port 25 is used to apply liquid into the inside of the test strip mechanism 16, and the connecting groove 26 is used to take samples by photographing the test strip 163.

[0054] Operating principle: The water seal tank 1 always maintains the set water level inside, and its water level will not overflow the connecting turntable 20. At the same time, the liquid storage tank 2 stores the disinfectant solution, and the cutting blade 21 and the suction head 22 are in a horizontal state.

[0055] When the equipment is in use, a specific program is burned into the controller to periodically start the drive motor 15, electric telescopic rod 13 and high-definition camera 18. That is, before determining whether or not to add medicine, the liquid inside the water seal tank 1 is first tested.

[0056] The detection principle is as follows: First, drive motor 15 rotates 360 degrees. First, cutting blade 21 cuts the plastic protective film 164 at the detection port 162 of test paper mechanism 16. Then, water suction head 22 is immersed in the liquid inside the detection housing 5, thereby absorbing the liquid. After rotating again, it moves to the inside of detection port 162, thereby applying the liquid to the reaction area of ​​test paper 163. After that, cutting blade 21 and water suction head 22 return to their initial positions.

[0057] After a period of time, the electric telescopic rod 13 is activated, causing the push plate 12 to move to the left. This pushes the bottommost test strip mechanism 16 of the stacked test strip mechanism 16 to move to the left until the reaction area of ​​the test strip 163 moves to the connecting groove 26. It stays for 1 to 2 seconds, and the high-definition camera 18 takes a picture of the reaction area of ​​the test strip 163. The picture is then transmitted to the peripheral image processing module connected to the controller 28 to analyze the sample of the test strip 163 to determine whether Legionella pneumophila is present in the liquid. After that, the bottommost test strip mechanism 16 is pushed to the left, so that the used test strip mechanism 16 is pushed into the waste storage shell 14 for periodic cleaning. Then, the push plate 12 moves back through the electric telescopic rod 13. The spring 17 applies a downward force to the pressure plate 8, so that the bottom of the stacked test strip mechanism 16 replaces the previous position of the test strip mechanism 16, waiting for the next test.

[0058] If Legionella pneumophila is detected, the pump 4 and controllable valve are activated to draw the disinfectant solution from the storage tank 2 into the water-sealed tank 1 for disinfection. Otherwise, no additional disinfectant is required.

[0059] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A smart dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning, characterized in that, include: A water-sealed water tank (1) is connected to a storage tank (2) via a dosing pipe (3) at the upper right end of the water-sealed water tank (1). A detection housing (5) is fixedly connected to the lower left front end of the water-sealed water tank (1). A limiting housing (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the detection housing (5). A test paper mechanism (16) is movably stacked inside the limiting housing (6). A detection port (25) is opened in the middle of the upper end of the detection housing (5). A connecting groove (26) is opened on the upper left side of the detection housing (5). A high-definition camera (18) is fixedly connected inside the connecting groove (26). The test strip mechanism (16) includes an outer shell (161), a detection port (162), a test strip (163), and a plastic protective film (164). The test strip (163) is fixedly connected inside the outer shell (161), the detection port (162) is opened in the middle of the lower end of the outer shell (161), and the plastic protective film (164) is sleeved on the outer side of the outer shell (161). A connecting turntable (20) is rotatably connected to the upper inside of the detection housing (5) via a connecting shaft. A cutting blade (21) and a connecting rod (24) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting turntable (20), and a water suction head (22) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting rod (24). The lower right end of the limiting housing (6) is fixedly connected to a limiting frame (11), and the limiting frame (11) is provided with a push plate (12) for limiting movement. The cutting blade (21) cuts the plastic protective film (164) at the detection port (162) of the test paper mechanism (16). Then the absorbent head (22) is immersed in the liquid inside the detection housing (5) and absorbs the liquid. After that, it rotates again and moves to the inside of the detection port (162) to apply the liquid to the reaction area of ​​the test paper (163).

2. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting housing (6) is equipped with a pressure plate (8) inside. The upper end of the pressure plate (8) is fixedly connected with a limiting slide rod (9) at equal intervals. The limiting slide rod (9) is movably inserted into the upper side plate of the limiting housing (6). A spring (17) is sleeved on the outside of the limiting slide rod (9) between the pressure plate (8) and the upper side plate of the limiting housing (6). The pressure plate (8) presses against the upper end of the stacked test paper mechanism (16), and a handle (10) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the limiting slide rod (9) in the middle.

3. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: Waste storage housing (14) is fixedly provided at the left end of the detection housing (5) and the lower left end of the limiting housing (6). The upper right side of the waste storage housing (14) is connected to the inner side of the limiting housing (6). A switch door (23) is provided at the left end of the waste storage housing (14).

4. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric telescopic rod (13) is fixedly connected to the middle of the right end of the push plate (12), and the electric telescopic rod (13) is fixedly connected to the right end of the limiting frame (11).

5. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dosing liquid pipe (3) is equipped with a liquid pump (4) and a controllable valve. The liquid pump (4) and the controllable valve open and close simultaneously.

6. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower rear end and middle part of the detection housing (5) are connected to the inner cavity of the water seal tank (1) through the connecting hole (19).

7. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive motor (15) is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the connecting turntable (20), and the drive motor (15) is fixedly connected to the upper front end of the detection housing (5).

8. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drive motor (15) is electrically connected to the controller (28), and the controller (28) is electrically connected to the power supply (27), the liquid pump (4), the electric telescopic rod (13), and the high-definition camera (18).

9. The intelligent dynamic water seal disinfection system for hospital ward air conditioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting housing (6) has a placement cavity (7) in the middle, and the lower end of the placement cavity (7) is provided with a detection port (25) and a connecting groove (26).

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