Self-generating energy storage faucet device

Abstract

The self-generating energy storage faucet device comprises a base, a main body, a water outlet nozzle and an inductor, the main body is installed on the base, the water outlet nozzle is arranged at the tail end of the side, away from the base, of the main body, and the inductor is located on the periphery of the water outlet nozzle; the base is provided with a function box, the function box is provided with a generator assembly and an electric energy storage device, the electric energy storage device is electrically connected with the generator assembly and the inductor, and the electric energy storage device is an electric energy storage device of a non-button battery; the generator assembly is provided with an impeller, and the impeller extends into a water pipe connected with the base. When water flows through the main body, the water flow pushes the impeller to drive the generator assembly and supply power to the electric energy accumulator. The device has the beneficial effects that the device is convenient to install and use, and no external power supply or electronic power supply is needed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water supply device technology, and particularly to a faucet device, especially a self-generating energy storage faucet device. Background Technology

[0002] The sensor faucet consists of an infrared emitting circuit, an infrared receiving and amplifying circuit, a control circuit, a solenoid valve, and a power supply. Currently, there are two main types of power supplies available on the market: AC and DC. The AC power supply uses AC 220V, which is stepped down to AC 6V by a transformer, then rectified, filtered, and regulated to obtain DC 6V to power the control circuit. The DC 6V power supply is directly powered by a battery pack consisting of four dry cell batteries. The infrared emitting circuit emits infrared light, which is received by the infrared receiving circuit, amplified, and frequency-selected. Finally, the control circuit controls the opening and closing of the solenoid valve, thus controlling the opening and closing of the infrared sensor faucet. With this type of faucet, simply placing your hand or other object under the faucet will automatically dispense tap water for washing hands or other items.

[0003] The prior art CN212986181U discloses a sensor faucet structure. Because it has a solenoid valve chamber and an infrared sensor mounting chamber in its main body, both the solenoid valve and the infrared sensor components can be pre-installed with the main body before being assembled into the faucet housing as a whole. This not only facilitates installation but also makes disassembly and maintenance convenient. Furthermore, the power cord extends towards the bottom of the main body after passing through a hook. When the power cord is accidentally pulled, the hook acts as a buffer, preventing the power cord from being easily damaged.

[0004] However, in the process of implementing the technical solution in the prior art, the applicant discovered the following technical problems in the prior art: Since sensor faucets require a power cord to power the sensor, the number of wires needed increases when used in public places due to the high number and density of faucets. The wires are prone to failure in humid environments, causing inconvenience in installation and use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a self-generating energy storage faucet device, which solves the technical problems of troublesome installation and the need for external power supply in the prior art, and at least achieves one of the technical effects of easy installation and use and no need for external power supply.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A self-generating energy storage faucet device includes a base, a main body, a water outlet, and a sensor: the main body is mounted on the base, the water outlet is located at the end of the main body on the side away from the base, and the sensor is located around the water outlet; the base is equipped with a functional box, which contains a generator assembly and an energy storage device, the energy storage device being electrically connected to the generator assembly and the sensor, and the energy storage device being a non-button battery energy storage device; the generator assembly has an impeller that extends into a water pipe connected to the base; when water flows through the main body, the water flow drives the impeller to drive the generator assembly and supplies power to the energy storage device.

[0007] Preferably, the power storage device is a supercapacitor; the supercapacitor is electrically connected to the sensor; the switch of the main body is turned on and off according to the signal of the sensor. When the sensor detects that the user has entered the preset sensing range, the water outlet switch is activated, and the water flow drives the impeller and drives the generator assembly to supply power to the supercapacitor.

[0008] Preferably, the supercapacitor is one of a carbon electrode double-layer supercapacitor, a metal oxide electrode capacitor, or an organic polymer supercapacitor; the carbon electrode double-layer supercapacitor, the metal oxide electrode capacitor, or the organic polymer supercapacitor is electrically connected to the sensor.

[0009] Preferably, the generator assembly has two impellers.

[0010] Preferably, the functional box is further provided with a control circuit, which can be connected to an external control device and the switch of the main body, and can be controlled by an external PC or mobile device.

[0011] Preferably, the water outlet is equipped with an additional device, which is screwed and fastened under the water outlet, and a new additional device can be replaced by screwing it; the additional device includes a diverting filter device or a water quality improver.

[0012] Preferably, the energy storage device is also connected to a detection circuit to detect its electrical performance.

[0013] Preferably, the functional box includes a flow channel, a generator assembly, and a supercapacitor; the flow channel extends through the functional box, one end of the flow channel is connected to a water supply pipe, and the other end is connected to a water pipe on the base; the impeller of the generator assembly extends into the flow channel, and the supercapacitor is electrically connected to the generator assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the base is divided into a seat body and a fastening structure, and the fastening structure is connected to the seat body shaft; the fastening structure consists of two extensions, which are connected to the seat body shaft. Rotating the shaft causes the extensions to rotate in the opposite direction to the center of the seat body, and the extensions are fastened to the seat body by screws.

[0015] One or more technical solutions provided in this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages: The above technical solution employs a series of technical means, including a base, main body, water outlet, and sensor: the main body is mounted on the base, the water outlet is located at the end of the main body away from the base, and the sensor is located around the water outlet; the base is equipped with a functional box, which houses a generator assembly and a power storage device, electrically connected to the generator assembly and sensor; the power storage device is a non-electronic power storage device; the generator assembly has an impeller that extends to the water pipe connecting to the base, etc. This ensures that when water flows through the main body, the water flow drives the impeller to power the generator assembly, which in turn powers the power storage device, eliminating the need for connecting wires and using button batteries. This effectively solves the technical problems of cumbersome installation and the need for an external power supply in existing technologies, thus achieving the technical effect of easy installation and use without the need for an external power supply. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention using a convenient mounting base; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the power generation impeller of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the control system of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the quick-installation steps of an embodiment of the present invention using a quick-installation base; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the functional box of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention using a sensor plug-in device.

[0017] In the diagram, 100 is the base; 110 is the seat; 120 is the fastening structure; 121 is the extension; 130 is the shaft; 140 is the screw; 200 is the main body; 300 is the water outlet; 400 is the sensor; 410 is the sensor connection cable; 420 is the plug-in device; 500 is the function box; 510 is the flow channel; 520 is the generator assembly; 530 is the impeller; 540 is the power storage device; and 541 is the supercapacitor. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions are for the purpose of aiding understanding the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0019] Current sensor faucets typically require a power cord to power the sensor 400. If the cord becomes loose, the sensor 400 will not receive power, affecting ease of use. In public places, a large number of sensor faucets are often needed, and the distribution of the power cords affects the ease of installation. If an electronic battery (button battery) is used as the power source, prolonged high-frequency use of the sensor 400 may cause the battery to deplete too quickly.

[0020] The technical solution of this application provides a self-generating energy storage faucet device, which solves the problems of inconvenient installation and the need for external power supply in the prior art. With the generator assembly 520 and the power storage device 540 in the functional box 500, and the power storage device 540 electrically connected to the generator assembly 520 and the sensor 400, it achieves the beneficial effects of easy installation and use and no need for external power supply.

[0021] The overall concept of the implementation scheme of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A self-generating energy storage faucet device includes a base 100, a main body 200, a water spout 300, and a sensor 400. The base 100 is equipped with a functional box 500, which houses a generator assembly 520 and an energy storage device 540. The energy storage device 540 is electrically connected to the generator assembly 520 and the sensor 400. The energy storage device is a non-button battery type. The generator assembly 520 has an impeller 530 that extends into a water pipe connected to the base 100. When water flows through the main body 200, the water flow drives the impeller 530, which in turn drives the generator assembly 520, supplying power to the energy storage device 540. This eliminates the need for an external power supply connection via electrical wires, saving the installation and laying of external power lines. Each use of the faucet powers the energy storage device 540, eliminating the need for periodic button battery replacements.

[0022] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0023] A self-generating energy storage faucet device, such as Figure 1As shown, the device includes a base 100, a main body 200, a water outlet 300, and a sensor 400. The main body 200 is mounted on the base 100, the water outlet 300 is located at the end of the main body 200 away from the base 100, and the sensor 400 is located around the water outlet 300. The base 100 is equipped with a functional box 500, which contains a generator assembly 520 and a power storage device 540. The power storage device 540 is electrically connected to the generator assembly 520 and the sensor 400. The power storage device 540 is a non-electronic power storage device. The generator assembly 520 has an impeller 530 that extends into a water pipe connected to the base 100. When water flows through the main body 200, the water flow drives the impeller 530 to drive the generator assembly 520 and supply power to the power storage device 540.

[0024] Specifically, the power storage device 540 is a supercapacitor 541; the supercapacitor 541 is electrically connected to the sensor 400; the switch of the main body 200 is turned on and off according to the signal of the sensor 400. When the sensor 400 detects that the user has entered the preset sensing range, the water outlet switch is activated. The water flow drives the impeller 530 and drives the generator assembly 520 to supply power to the supercapacitor 541.

[0025] During installation, first fix the base 100 onto the mounting platform. The functional box 500 connects the base 100 and the water supply pipe. Then, connect the main body 200 to the top of the base 100.

[0026] The supercapacitor 541, acting as an energy storage device 540, can power the sensor 400.

[0027] Supercapacitors, also known as electrochemical capacitors, electrical double-layer capacitors, gold capacitors, or farad capacitors, are power sources that differ from traditional chemical power sources. They are a type of power source with unique properties, falling between traditional capacitors and batteries. They primarily rely on the electric double layer and redox pseudocapacitance to store electrical energy. However, no chemical reaction occurs during the energy storage process; this process is reversible, allowing supercapacitors to be repeatedly charged and discharged hundreds of thousands of times. Their basic principle is the same as other types of electric double-layer capacitors, utilizing the double-layer structure composed of porous activated carbon electrodes and an electrolyte to achieve their extremely large capacity.

[0028] The 541 supercapacitor has advantages such as high power density, short charge and discharge time, long cycle life, and wide operating temperature range.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, the supercapacitor 541 is one of a carbon electrode double-layer supercapacitor 541, a metal oxide electrode capacitor, or an organic polymer supercapacitor 541; the carbon electrode double-layer supercapacitor 541, the metal oxide electrode capacitor, or the organic polymer supercapacitor 541 are respectively electrically connected to the sensor 400.

[0030] Generator assembly 520 can be a generator from the prior art, and impeller 530 can also be assembled from impellers from the prior art, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the generator assembly 520 preferably has two impellers 530.

[0032] To further improve installation convenience, the base 100 consists of a base body 110 and a fastening structure 120, with the fastening structure 120 axially connected to the base body 110. The fastening structure 120 comprises two extensions 121, each connected to a rotating shaft 130 of the base body 110. Rotating the shaft 130 causes the extensions 121 to rotate in the opposite direction to the center of the base body 110. The extensions 121 are fastened to the base body 110 using screws 140. Specific installation steps are as follows... Figure 5 As shown. Twisting the pivot 130 above the mounting platform allows the extension 121 to unfold at the bottom of the mounting platform. The extension 121, which serves as the fastening structure 120, clamps the mounting platform together with the base 110. The base 110 and the fastening structure 120 are then secured with screws 140. Installers do not need to crawl under the mounting platform, avoiding prolonged work in confined spaces and improving installation convenience.

[0033] To further improve the ease of installation, such as Figure 6 As shown, the functional box 500 includes a flow channel 510, a generator assembly 520, and a supercapacitor 541. The flow channel 510 extends through the functional box 500, with one end connected to a water supply pipe and the other end connected to a water pipe in the base 100. The impeller 530 of the generator assembly 520 extends into the flow channel 510, and the supercapacitor 541 is electrically connected to the generator assembly 520. The functional box 500 is smaller than the components of existing faucets, improving installation convenience.

[0034] To further enhance the faucet's intelligence, the functional box 500 also includes a control circuit. This circuit can be connected to external control devices and the main unit 200's switch, allowing control via an external PC or mobile device. For example, when the faucet has not been used for an extended period, an external device can be used to preset its start time, allowing it to release accumulated water in advance. The energy storage device 540 is also connected to a detection circuit to monitor its electrical performance. The relationship between the control circuit and the various components is as follows: Figure 4 As shown.

[0035] Drinking water health and safety are of great concern to everyone. In order to ensure the safety and hygiene of water use, an additional device can be added to the water outlet 300. The additional device is screwed and tightened under the water outlet 300, and a new additional device can be replaced by screwing it. The additional device includes a diverting filter device or a water quality improver.

[0036] To further improve the convenience of faucet maintenance, such as Figure 7 As shown, a sensor connection cable 410 connects the sensor 400 and the function box 500. This sensor connection cable 410 includes a plug-in / plug-out device 420, which enables the electrical connection and disconnection of the sensor 400 and the function box 500. When the sensor 400 needs to be replaced, simply disconnect the sensor connection cable 410 connecting the sensor 400 and the function box 500 using the plug-in / plug-out device 420, replace the old sensor 400, install the new sensor 400, and then reconnect the sensor connection cable 410 using the plug-in / plug-out device 420.

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and these variations still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-generating energy storage faucet device, comprising a base, a main body, a water outlet, and a sensor, characterized in that: The main body is mounted on the base, the water outlet is located at the end of the main body on the side away from the base, and the sensor is located around the water outlet; the base is equipped with a functional box, which contains a generator assembly and a power storage device, the power storage device being electrically connected to the generator assembly and the sensor, and the power storage device being a non-button battery power storage device; the generator assembly is equipped with an impeller, the impeller extending into the water pipe connecting to the base; when water flows through the main body, the water flow drives the impeller to drive the generator assembly and supplies power to the power storage device.

2. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy storage device is a supercapacitor; the supercapacitor is electrically connected to the sensor; the main body's switch is turned on and off according to the sensor's signal. When the sensor detects that a user has entered a preset sensing range, the water outlet switch is activated, and the water flow pushes the impeller and drives the generator assembly to supply power to the supercapacitor.

3. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supercapacitor is one of a carbon electrode double-layer supercapacitor, a metal oxide electrode capacitor, or an organic polymer supercapacitor; the carbon electrode double-layer supercapacitor, the metal oxide electrode capacitor, or the organic polymer supercapacitor are respectively electrically connected to the sensor.

4. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The generator assembly has two impellers.

5. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional box is also equipped with a control circuit, which can be connected to an external control device and the main body's switch. The control circuit can be controlled by an external PC or mobile device.

6. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet is equipped with an additional device, which is screwed and fastened under the water outlet. A new additional device can be replaced by screwing it on. The additional device includes a diverting filter or a water quality improver.

7. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy storage device is also connected to a detection circuit to detect its electrical performance.

8. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional box is equipped with a flow channel, a generator assembly, and a supercapacitor; the flow channel runs through the functional box, one end of the flow channel is connected to a water supply pipe, and the other end is connected to a water pipe on the base; the impeller of the generator assembly extends into the flow channel, and the supercapacitor is electrically connected to the generator assembly.

9. The self-generating energy storage faucet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base consists of a seat body and a fastening structure. The fastening structure is connected to the seat body shaft. The fastening structure has two extensions. The extensions are connected to the seat body shaft. Rotating the shaft causes the extensions to rotate in the opposite direction to the center of the seat body. The extensions are fastened to the seat body with screws.

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