A liquid stringing prevention multi-cavity automatic water replenishing system and method

Abstract

The present application relates to liquid storage system technical field, provide a kind of anti-liquid-mixing multi-cavity automatic water replenishing system and method, disclose a kind of anti-liquid-mixing multi-cavity automatic water replenishing system, wherein, liquid storage system is equipped with liquid storage cavity, several anti-liquid-mixing partitions are arranged in liquid storage cavity, anti-liquid-mixing partition divides into several independent liquid storage sub-cavity that do not communicate with each other, independent liquid inlet, independent liquid outlet and independent liquid level sensor are correspondingly equipped on independent liquid storage sub-cavity, independent liquid inlet, independent liquid outlet and independent liquid level sensor are all connected with control system communication;It is also disclosed that a kind of anti-liquid-mixing multi-cavity automatic water replenishing method is executed by the control system in anti-liquid-mixing multi-cavity automatic water replenishing system, including first water replenishing process, second water replenishing process and third water replenishing process.The present application can effectively isolate each cavity, avoid liquid cross-contamination, while through remote automatic or manual control, realize efficient water replenishing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of liquid storage system technology, and more particularly to an automatic water replenishment system and method for preventing cross-contamination of liquids in a multi-chamber system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most common liquid storage systems employ a single-chamber structure or multiple chambers sharing a single liquid level monitoring and replenishment channel. Existing technologies lack effective anti-crossflow isolation designs between chambers, especially when the liquid is nearly depleted. They cannot achieve accurate independent chamber alarms and automatic replenishment, often relying on manual inspections or a single sensor for global monitoring, resulting in the following drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Liquids can easily cross-flow between cavities, leading to contamination or imbalance in the liquid ratio; 2. Unable to monitor the liquid level status of each chamber in real time; 3. Lack of remote alarm and automatic water replenishment control mechanism; 4. Low maintenance efficiency, unable to meet the needs of intelligent and automated management.

[0004] While existing technologies involve liquid level control or automatic water replenishment systems, no complete technical solution has been found that integrates anti-cross-liquid baffles, independent inlet and outlet ports, independent liquid level sensors, and remote control via mobile phone. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the aforementioned technical problems, a multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system and method for preventing cross-contamination of liquids are provided.

[0006] The technical means employed in this invention are as follows: In a first aspect, a multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system for preventing cross-contamination of liquids includes a liquid storage system and a control system. The liquid storage system has a liquid storage chamber, and the liquid storage chamber is provided with a plurality of anti-cross-contamination baffles. The anti-cross-contamination baffles divide the liquid storage chamber into a plurality of independent liquid storage sub-chambers that are not interconnected. Each independent liquid storage sub-chamber is equipped with an independent liquid inlet, an independent liquid outlet, and an independent liquid level sensor. The independent liquid inlet, the independent liquid outlet, and the independent liquid level sensor are all communicatively connected to the control system.

[0007] Secondly, a method for automatic water replenishment in a multi-chamber system to prevent cross-contamination of liquids is provided, executed by a control system in the automatic water replenishment system for a multi-chamber system to prevent cross-contamination of liquids as described in the first aspect. The control system monitors independent liquid level sensors in real time and includes a first water replenishment process A, which includes the following steps: SA1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set low liquid level threshold, then open the corresponding independent liquid inlet. SA2: Determine whether the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold, then close the corresponding independent liquid inlet.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a second water replenishment process B, which includes the following steps: SB1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set low liquid level threshold, then open the corresponding independent liquid inlet. SB2: Determine whether the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has not reached the set high liquid level threshold, the corresponding independent liquid inlet will remain open.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a third water replenishment process C, which includes the following steps: SC1: Determines whether the liquid level of the independent storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent storage sub-chamber has not reached the set low liquid level threshold, the corresponding independent liquid inlet remains closed.

[0010] Furthermore, when the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber reaches the set low liquid level threshold, the control system sends an alarm signal for the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber to the mobile APP.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. The present invention has a good anti-cross-contamination effect: the partition structure (i.e. anti-cross-contamination partition) can effectively isolate each cavity (i.e., independent liquid storage sub-cavities) and avoid cross-contamination of liquids.

[0012] 2. This invention enables precise monitoring: each independent liquid storage sub-chamber is equipped with an independent liquid level sensor, which can provide real-time feedback on the status.

[0013] 3. This invention can achieve efficient hydration: through remote automatic or manual control, it reduces human intervention.

[0014] 4. This invention achieves system intelligence: alarm and control via mobile APP, adapting to the needs of modern Internet of Things.

[0015] 5. This invention is easy to maintain: each independent liquid storage sub-chamber can be operated independently, making fault location and maintenance simpler. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a multi-cavity automatic water replenishment system for preventing cross-contamination of liquids according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is an overall flowchart of an automatic water replenishment method for multi-cavity systems to prevent cross-contamination of liquids, as described in this invention. Figure labels: 1-Liquid storage system; 2-Independent liquid inlet; 3-Independent liquid outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0018] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0021] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0022] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0023] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0025] Example 1: like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic water replenishment system with a multi-chamber structure for preventing cross-contamination of liquids includes a liquid storage system 1 and a control system. The liquid storage system 1 has a liquid storage chamber, and the liquid storage chamber is equipped with several anti-cross-contamination baffles. The anti-cross-contamination baffles divide the liquid storage chamber into several independent liquid storage sub-chambers that are not interconnected. Each independent liquid storage sub-chamber is equipped with an independent liquid inlet 2, an independent liquid outlet 3, and an independent liquid level sensor. The independent liquid inlet 2, the independent liquid outlet 3, and the independent liquid level sensor are all communicatively connected to the control system.

[0026] Specifically, the independent liquid level sensor is a capacitive liquid level sensor.

[0027] Example 2: like Figure 2 As shown, an automatic water replenishment method for multi-chamber systems to prevent cross-contamination of liquids is executed by the control system in the automatic water replenishment system for multi-chamber systems to prevent cross-contamination of liquids described in Example 1. The control system monitors independent liquid level sensors in real time and includes a first water replenishment process A, which includes the following steps: SA1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set low liquid level threshold, then open the corresponding independent liquid inlet 2. SA2: Determine whether the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold, then close the corresponding independent liquid inlet 2.

[0028] This embodiment also includes a second water replenishment process B, which includes the following steps: SB1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set low liquid level threshold, then open the corresponding independent liquid inlet 2. SB2: Determine whether the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has not reached the set high liquid level threshold, the corresponding independent liquid inlet 2 will remain open.

[0029] In this embodiment, a third water replenishment process C is also included, which includes the following steps: SC1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has not reached the set low liquid level threshold, the corresponding independent liquid inlet 2 remains closed.

[0030] In this embodiment, when the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber reaches the set low liquid level threshold, the control system sends the alarm signal of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber to the mobile APP.

[0031] Specifically, in the multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system for preventing cross-contamination provided in Example 1, the liquid storage chamber is divided into three independent sub-chambers by a cross-contamination prevention partition, each storing liquids with different proportions. Each independent sub-chamber is equipped with an independent liquid level sensor, with a low-level threshold set at 10% of the liquid level. When the liquid level in a sub-chamber falls below the low-level threshold, the control system sends an alarm notification to the user's mobile app via a WiFi module. After the user clicks the "Replenish Water" button on the app, the independent inlet 2 of the corresponding sub-chamber automatically opens, replenishes the liquid to the set upper limit (i.e., the set high-level threshold), and then closes. The multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system for preventing cross-contamination provided in Example 1 can avoid cross-contamination and greatly improve management efficiency.

[0032] The scenario is as follows: water the same batch of strawberry seedlings with "Liquid A (macronutrient fertilizer)", "Liquid B (micronutrient fertilizer)" and "Liquid C (biological agent)" respectively, requiring that the three liquids not be mixed, not be interrupted, and be exhausted at different times.

[0033] The specific process is as follows: 1. System power-on standby: Start the anti-cross-liquid multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system provided in Example 1. The three independent liquid storage sub-chambers are pre-filled with liquid A, liquid B and liquid C respectively, and connected to the corresponding pipelines to the strawberry seedling bed drip irrigation tape; 2. Real-time monitoring and low liquid level alarm: The control system continuously monitors the liquid level through an independent liquid level sensor; assuming that liquid A is consumed the fastest, when the liquid A level drops to 10% (low liquid level threshold), the independent liquid level sensor triggers a signal; the control system pushes an alarm to the mobile APP: "Liquid A (macronutrient fertilizer) is about to run out"; 3. Water replenishment trigger (manual or automatic mode): (1) Manual mode: After the user sees the alarm on the mobile APP, click the "A liquid water replenishment" button; (2) Automatic mode: The control system directly executes the next step; The control system only opens the independent inlet 2 of liquid A, while the independent inlets 2 of liquid B and liquid C remain in their original state; 4. Simultaneous liquid dispensing and water replenishment: An external liquid replenishment source (such as a mother liquor tank) injects new macro-element fertilizer into the independent storage sub-cavity where liquid A is located; the independent outlet 3 of liquid A continues to drip irrigate the strawberries without stopping the machine, achieving continuous operation; 5. Replenishment complete: When the independent liquid level sensor detects that the liquid level of liquid A has reached 90% (high liquid level threshold), the control system automatically closes the independent inlet 2 of liquid A; the mobile APP pushes a message: "Liquid A replenishment complete".

[0034] In a laboratory multi-reagent storage device, the multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system provided in Example 1 is used to prevent cross-contamination. Each independent storage sub-chamber stores different types of reagents. Independent liquid level sensors monitor the level in real time, and the remote water replenishment function avoids the risks of evaporation and contamination caused by manual opening of the lid for replenishment. In actual use, reagent loss is reduced by approximately 15%, and operational safety is significantly improved.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-chamber automatic water replenishment system for preventing cross-contamination, characterized in that, Includes a liquid storage system (1) and a control system; The liquid storage system (1) is provided with a liquid storage chamber. The liquid storage chamber is provided with several anti-cross-flow partitions. The anti-cross-flow partitions divide the liquid storage chamber into several independent liquid storage sub-chambers that are not interconnected. Each independent liquid storage sub-chamber is equipped with an independent liquid inlet (2), an independent liquid outlet (3), and an independent liquid level sensor. The independent inlet (2), independent outlet (3), and independent level sensor are all connected to the control system.

2. A method for automatic water replenishment in a multi-chamber system to prevent cross-contamination of liquids, executed by a control system in the automatic water replenishment system for a multi-chamber system to prevent cross-contamination of liquids as described in claim 1, wherein the control system monitors independent liquid level sensors in real time, characterized in that... The first water replenishment process A includes the following steps: SA1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set low liquid level threshold, then open the corresponding independent liquid inlet (2). SA2: Determine whether the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold, then close the corresponding independent liquid inlet (2).

3. The method for automatic water replenishment in a multi-cavity system to prevent cross-contamination of liquids according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a second water replenishment process B, which includes the following steps: SB1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set low liquid level threshold, then open the corresponding independent liquid inlet (2). SB2: Determine whether the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has reached the set high liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has not reached the set high liquid level threshold, the corresponding independent liquid inlet (2) will remain open.

4. The method for automatic water replenishment in a multi-cavity system to prevent cross-contamination of liquids according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a third water replenishment process C, which includes the following steps: SC1: Determine whether the liquid level of the independent liquid storage sub-chamber corresponding to the independent liquid level sensor has reached the set low liquid level threshold. If the liquid level of the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber has not reached the set low liquid level threshold, the corresponding independent liquid inlet (2) remains closed.

5. A method for automatic water replenishment in a multi-chamber structure to prevent cross-contamination of liquids, as described in any one of claims 2 to 3, characterized in that, When the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber reaches the set low liquid level threshold, the control system sends an alarm signal from the corresponding independent liquid storage sub-chamber to the mobile APP.

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