Domestic water monitoring device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a domestic water monitoring device which comprises a main shell, a main control board, heat preservation cotton, a water path copper pipe, a sensor and a flow meter. The main control board, the heat preservation cotton and the water path copper pipe are all located in the main shell. The heat preservation cotton wraps the periphery of the water path copper pipe. The sensor and the flow meter are both located on the water path copper pipe and connected to the main control board through wires. And the main control board can be connected to external communication equipment. According to the utility model, the water consumption of domestic water can be monitored so as to replace the filter material in time, and the situations of leakage, frost crack and the like possibly occurring in a pipeline system can be prompted in time, so that the property loss is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of domestic water monitoring, in particular to a domestic water monitoring device. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread use of water purifiers and water softeners in households, as well as the need to monitor water consumption, existing technologies have the following problems:

[0003] Filter media replacement: As usage and water consumption increase, the filter media in water purifiers and water softeners requires regular replacement. However, traditional replacement methods rely on time or flow rate calculations. These methods fail to account for user habits and regional variations in water quality, resulting in inaccurate replacement cycles. This can lead not only to untimely filter media replacement, increasing the risk of secondary contamination, but also premature replacement, increasing maintenance costs.

[0004] Lack of water leakage monitoring: In daily life, household cold water pipe systems may leak, especially when no one is at home. The lack of effective water consumption monitoring means makes it difficult to detect leaks in time, which may cause property losses.

[0005] Risk of water pipes freezing and cracking in winter: In winter, due to the low outdoor temperature, the cold water pipes from the outdoor water meter to the indoor water meter are at risk of freezing and cracking, which may also cause property damage. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a domestic water monitoring device for monitoring the amount of domestic water used so as to replace the filter material in time, and to issue prompt reminders for possible leakage, freezing and cracking of the pipeline system, thereby reducing property losses.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a domestic water monitoring device, including a main housing, a main control board, thermal insulation cotton, a water channel copper pipe, a sensor and a flow meter;

[0008] The main control board, the thermal insulation cotton and the water channel copper pipe are all located inside the main shell; the thermal insulation cotton is wrapped around the water channel copper pipe; the sensor and the flow meter are both located on the water channel copper pipe, and both are connected to the main control board via wires; the main control board can be connected to external communication equipment.

[0009] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, the sensors include a water temperature sensor, a water pressure sensor and an ambient temperature sensor.

[0010] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, the flow meter includes a clean water monitoring flow meter and a soft water monitoring flow meter.

[0011] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, multiple interfaces are provided on the main control board, including a water temperature sensor interface, a water pressure sensor interface, an ambient temperature sensor interface, a water purification monitoring flow meter interface, a soft water monitoring flow meter interface, an electric heating belt interface, an electric two-way valve interface and an external communication equipment interface.

[0012] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, the main shell includes an upper cover plate, a fixing seat and a lower cover plate; the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are connected by threads, the fixing seat is located between the two, and the upper end of the fixing seat is connected to the upper cover plate, and the lower end of the fixing seat is connected to the lower cover plate.

[0013] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, a first card slot is provided at the upper end of the fixing seat, and the main control board is clamped in the first card slot; a second card slot is provided at the lower end of the fixing seat, and the thermal insulation cotton is clamped in the second card slot.

[0014] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, the thermal insulation cotton includes upper thermal insulation cotton and lower thermal insulation cotton; the lower thermal insulation cotton is provided with a third card slot matching the water channel copper pipe, and the water channel copper pipe is clamped in the third card slot; the upper thermal insulation cotton is provided with a first small hole, and the wires of the sensor and the flow meter are both connected to the main control board through the first small hole.

[0015] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, a plurality of waterproof connectors are arranged in parallel on one side of the lower cover plate, one end of the waterproof connector is respectively connected to different interfaces on the main control board, and the other end is exposed on the outside of the lower cover plate for external wiring.

[0016] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, the water channel copper pipe is evenly provided with a first water pipe joint, a second water pipe joint and a third water pipe joint, and the water pipe joints are all facing the same side and exposed outside the domestic water device.

[0017] Furthermore, in the domestic water detection device, the main control board is connected to the external communication equipment via an RS485 communication line.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The utility model arranges a main control board, thermal insulation cotton and water channel copper pipes in the main shell, installs sensors and flow meters on the water channel copper pipes, and the sensors and flow meters are respectively connected to the main control board in the main shell through wires, and the main control board is connected to external communication equipment, so that water use data can be effectively collected and effective monitoring of domestic water use can be achieved using external equipment such as mobile phones.

[0020] Furthermore, the sensors include water temperature sensors, water pressure sensors, and ambient temperature sensors. The water temperature sensor monitors water temperature; the water pressure sensor monitors water pressure to prevent leaks in the piping system; and the ambient temperature sensor monitors the external environment to prevent freezing and cracking of water pipes due to low temperatures. These sensors can monitor water pressure, water temperature, and ambient temperature, and send alerts to users, such as on their mobile phones, to help them make timely responses based on the monitoring results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a fixing base of a domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the waterway copper pipe of the domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the lower thermal insulation cotton of the domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a front view of a domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a water circulation principle diagram of a domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the main control board of a domestic water monitoring device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Among them, 1. Main shell; 11. Upper cover; 12. Fixing seat; 13. Lower cover; 131. Waterproof connector; 121. Second small hole; 122. Third small hole; 123. First card slot; 124. Second card slot; 2. Main control board; 21. Water temperature sensor interface; 22. Water pressure sensor interface; 23. Ambient temperature sensor interface; 24. Water purification monitoring flow meter interface; 25. Soft water monitoring flow meter; 26. Electric heating belt interface; 27. Electric two-way valve interface; 28. External communication equipment interface; 3. Insulation Cotton; 31. Upper thermal insulation cotton; 311. First small hole; 32. Lower thermal insulation cotton; 321. Third slot; 4. Waterway copper pipe; 41. First water pipe joint; 42. Second water pipe joint; 43. Third water pipe joint; 5. Sensor; 51. Water temperature sensor; 52. Water pressure sensor; 53. Ambient temperature sensor; 6. Flow meter; 61. Water purification detection flow meter; 62. Soft water monitoring flow meter; 71. Electric heating belt; 72. Electric two-way valve; 81. Water purifier; 82. Kitchen water equipment; 83. Water softener. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a more detailed description of a domestic water monitoring device of the present invention, with reference to schematic diagrams, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that those skilled in the art may modify the present invention as described herein while still achieving the beneficial effects of the present invention. Therefore, the following description should be understood as a general guide for those skilled in the art and not as a limitation of the present invention.

[0030] For the sake of clarity, not all features of actual embodiments are described. In the following description, well-known functions and structures are not described in detail because they would clutter the present invention with unnecessary detail. It should be understood that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation details must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as adapting from one embodiment to another to accommodate system or business constraints. Furthermore, it should be understood that such development work may be complex and time-consuming, but is nevertheless a routine undertaking for those skilled in the art.

[0031] The following paragraphs describe the present invention in more detail by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are greatly simplified and not to exact scale, and are intended solely to facilitate and clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] As mentioned in the background art, the existing technology has the problem of secondary water pollution caused by untimely replacement of filter materials, and failure to timely monitor leakage, freezing and cracking of the pipeline system, resulting in property losses.

[0033] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides a domestic water monitoring device, including a main shell 1, a main control board 2, thermal insulation cotton 3, a water copper pipe 4, a sensor 5 and a flow meter 6.

[0034] Specifically, the main control board 2, the thermal insulation cotton 3 and the water copper pipe 4 are all located inside the main shell 1; the thermal insulation cotton 3 is wrapped around the water copper pipe 4; the sensor 5 and the flow meter 6 are both located on the water copper pipe 4, and both are connected to the main control board 2 through wires; the main control board 2 is connected to an external communication device to realize the control of the domestic water monitoring device by a mobile phone APP.

[0035] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the sensors 5 include a water temperature sensor 51, a water pressure sensor 52, and an ambient temperature sensor 53. These sensors are spaced apart and independently monitor their respective parameters and transmit data to the main control board 2. The water temperature sensor 51 monitors the water temperature; the water pressure sensor 52 monitors the water pressure; and the ambient temperature sensor 53 monitors the ambient temperature.

[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the flow meter 6 includes a clean water monitoring flow meter 61 and a soft water monitoring flow meter 62. The clean water monitoring flow meter 61 and the soft water monitoring flow meter 62 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the water channel copper pipe 4. The two independently monitor the usage of the water purifier 81 and the water softener 82 to provide a basis for filter material replacement.

[0037] In this embodiment, the main control board 2 is the control center of the domestic water monitoring device, located in the first card slot 123 at the upper end of the fixing base 12, and is responsible for collecting data from the sensor 5 and the flow meter 6 and executing control commands. Figure 7 As shown in the internal structure diagram of the main control board, the main control board 2 is provided with multiple interfaces, including a water temperature sensor interface 21, a water pressure sensor interface 22, an ambient temperature sensor interface 23, a clean water monitoring flow meter interface 24, a soft water monitoring flow meter interface 25, an electric heating belt interface 26, an electric two-way valve interface 27 and an external communication device interface 28. The interfaces enable the domestic water monitoring device to be flexibly connected to various internal and external devices.

[0038] Among them, the water temperature sensor interface 21 is connected to the water temperature sensor 51, the water pressure sensor interface 22 is connected to the water pressure sensor 52, the ambient temperature sensor interface 23 is connected to the ambient temperature sensor 53, the clean water monitoring flow meter interface 24 is connected to the clean water monitoring flow meter 61, and the soft water monitoring flow meter interface 25 is connected to the soft water monitoring flow meter 62.

[0039] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the main housing 2 is used to house and protect the components within the device. It includes an upper cover plate 11, a fixing base 12, and a lower cover plate 13. The upper cover plate 11 and the lower cover plate 13 are connected by threads to ensure the sealing and stability of the device. The fixing base 12 is located between the upper cover plate 11 and the lower cover plate 13, with the upper end of the fixing base 12 threadedly connected to the upper cover plate 11 and the lower end of the fixing base 12 threadedly connected to the lower cover plate 13.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a first slot 123 is provided at the upper end of the fixing base 12, and the main control board 2 is snapped into the first slot 123; a second slot 124 is provided at the lower end of the fixing base 12, and the thermal insulation cotton 3 is snapped into the second slot 124. The design of the fixing base 12 can ensure the stability of the internal structure of the domestic water monitoring device, while facilitating disassembly and maintenance. In addition, a second small hole 121 is provided on one side of the fixing base 12, and the wires of the sensor 5 and the flow meter 6 can pass through the second small hole 121 to connect to the main control board 2; a plurality of third small holes 122 are provided on the opposite side of the second small hole 121. In one embodiment, the number of the third small holes 122 is 3, and one end of the plurality of waterproof connectors 131 on the lower cover plate 13 can respectively pass through the third small holes 122 to connect to the main control board. The design of the second small hole 121 and the third small hole 122 makes the internal wiring more tidy.

[0041] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of waterproof connectors 131 are arranged in parallel on one side of the lower cover 13. The waterproof connectors 131 are used for external wiring, which can improve the waterproof performance and safety of the device. In one embodiment, the number of the waterproof connectors 131 is schematically shown as 3. One end of the waterproof connector 131 is connected to different interfaces on the main control board 2. Here, the interfaces connected to the waterproof connector 131 are the electric heating belt interface 26, the electric two-way valve interface 27 and the external communication device interface 28; the other end is exposed on the outside of the lower cover 13 and is used for external wiring, and is connected to the electric heating belt 71, the electric two-way valve 72 and the external communication device respectively. Among them, as Figure 6 As shown, the electric heating belt 71 is installed on the cold water pipe entering the house and is used to heat the water pipe entering the house; the electric two-way valve 72 is installed on the cold water pipe entering the house, located after the electric heating belt 71, and is used to cut off the cold water entering the house; the external communication device is a gateway, which is connected to the gateway via an RS485 communication line to realize the control of the domestic water monitoring device by a mobile phone APP.

[0042] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the insulation 3 comprises an upper insulation 31 and a lower insulation 32. The insulation 3 wraps around the waterway copper tube, providing insulation and reducing energy loss. The lower insulation 32 is provided with a third slot 321 that matches the waterway copper tube 4, and the waterway copper tube 3 is snapped into this third slot 321. The upper insulation 31 is provided with a first aperture 311. The wires for the sensor 5 and the flowmeter 6 pass through this first aperture 311 and connect to the main control board 2, keeping the internal wiring neat and tidy.

[0043] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the water copper pipe 4 is located inside the main housing 1 and is used to transport domestic water. The sensor 6 and the flow meter 7 are respectively installed on the water copper pipe 4. The sensor 6 and the flow meter 7 can provide accurate monitoring data to help users better manage household water use. In addition, the water copper pipe 4 is evenly provided with a first water pipe joint 41, a second water pipe joint 42 and a third water pipe joint 43. The water pipe joints 4 are all facing the same side and are partially exposed to the outside of the domestic water monitoring device, which is convenient for connection with the water purifier 81, the water softener 83 and the kitchen water equipment 82. For example, the first water pipe joint 41 is connected to the water purifier 81, the second water pipe joint 42 is connected to the kitchen water equipment 82, and the third water pipe joint 43 is connected to the water softener 83.

[0044] Furthermore, the user can set the water consumption for filter material replacement on the mobile phone APP. When the flow meter detects that the water consumption reaches the set warning value, the mobile phone APP will give a reminder to replace the filter material; the user can set the single water consumption and water use time warning value through the mobile phone APP. When the warning value is reached, the mobile phone APP will give a warning reminder and control the electric two-way valve 72 through the APP to cut off the water supply; when the ambient temperature sensor 53 or the water temperature sensor 51 detects that the temperature is too low, the electric heating belt 71 will be automatically started to heat the cold water pipeline; the user can set the water pressure warning value through the mobile phone APP. When the water pressure sensor 52 detects that the water pressure is lower than the warning value, the mobile phone APP will give a warning reminder.

[0045] The steps for using the domestic water detection device in this embodiment are as follows:

[0046] 1. Prepare tools and materials

[0047] Ensure that all components are complete, including the main shell 1 (upper cover 11, fixing seat 12, lower cover 13), main control board 2, thermal insulation cotton 3 (upper thermal insulation cotton 31 and lower thermal insulation cotton 32), water copper pipe 4, sensor 5 (water temperature sensor 51, water pressure sensor 52, ambient temperature sensor 53), flow meter 6 (pure water monitoring flow meter 61 and soft water monitoring flow meter 62), electric heating belt 71, electric two-way valve 72, RS485 communication line, and gateway.

[0048] 2. Install sensor 5 and flow meter 6

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, the water temperature sensor 51 , the water pressure sensor 52 and the ambient temperature sensor 53 are respectively installed on the water channel copper pipe 4 ; and the clean water monitoring flow meter 61 and the soft water monitoring flow meter 62 are symmetrically installed on the water channel copper pipe 4 .

[0050] The wires of the sensor 5 and the flow meter 6 pass through the first small hole 311 on the upper thermal insulation cotton 31 and the second small hole 121 on the fixing seat 12 and are connected to the corresponding interfaces on the main control board 2.

[0051] Among them, the water temperature sensor interface 21 is connected to the water temperature sensor 51, the water pressure sensor interface 22 is connected to the water pressure sensor 52, the ambient temperature sensor interface 23 is connected to the ambient temperature sensor 53, the clean water monitoring flow meter interface 24 is connected to the clean water monitoring flow meter 61, and the soft water monitoring flow meter interface 25 is connected to the soft water monitoring flow meter 62.

[0052] 3. Assemble the water copper pipe 4 and the insulation cotton 3

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, first, the water channel copper pipe 4 is clamped into the third clamping slot 321 of the lower thermal insulation cotton 32, and the upper thermal insulation cotton 31 is fixed on the lower thermal insulation cotton 32, so that the thermal insulation cotton 3 is wrapped around the water channel copper pipe 4, and both the upper thermal insulation cotton 31 and the lower thermal insulation cotton 32 have an insulation effect on the water channel copper pipe 4.

[0054] 4. Connect waterproof connector 131 to main control board 2

[0055] The electric heating belt interface 26 and the electric two-way valve interface 27 on the main control board 2 are connected to the inner side of the waterproof connector 131 through wires respectively, and the external communication device interface 28 on the main control board 2 is connected to the external communication device through the RS485 communication line.

[0056] 5. Assemble the fixing seat 12, main control board 2, and insulation cotton 3

[0057] The main control board 2 is clamped in the first clamping slot 123 on the fixing seat 12, and the thermal insulation cotton 3 is clamped in the second clamping slot 124 at the lower end of the fixing seat 12. Then the lower end of the fixing seat 12 is threadedly connected to the lower cover plate 13, and the upper end of the fixing seat 12 is threadedly connected to the upper cover plate 11, and the fixing seat 12 is placed between the upper cover plate 11 and the lower cover plate 13.

[0058] 6. External connection electric heating belt 71 and electric two-way valve 72

[0059] The waterproof connector 131 connected to the electric heating belt interface 26 and the electric two-way valve interface 27 on the main control board 2 is connected to the corresponding electric heating belt 71 and the electric two-way valve 72 respectively.

[0060] 7. Install the electric heating belt 71 and the electric two-way valve 72

[0061] like Figure 6 As shown, an electric heating belt 71 is installed on the cold water pipe entering the household to heat the water pipe when the temperature is too low. At the same time, an electric two-way valve 72 is installed on the cold water pipe entering the household, located after the electric heating belt 71, to cut off the cold water when needed.

[0062] 8. Connect to the gateway

[0063] The outer side of the waterproof connector 131 connected to the external communication device is connected to the gateway through the RS485 communication line to realize the interaction of the mobile phone APP.

[0064] 9. Connect water purifier 81, kitchen water equipment 82 and water softener 83

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, the first water pipe joint 41 on the water copper pipe 4 is connected to the water purifier 81, the second water pipe joint 42 is connected to the kitchen water equipment 82, and the third water pipe joint 43 is connected to the water softener 83 to form a water circulation path.

[0066] 10. Test system: After all components are installed, perform a system test to ensure that all sensors 5, flow meters 6, electric heating belts 71, electric two-way valves 72, etc. can work normally and can interact through the mobile phone APP.

[0067] 11. User settings: Users can set the water consumption for filter material replacement, single water consumption warning value, single water use time warning value, water pressure warning value, etc. through the mobile phone APP to meet personal needs.

[0068] In summary, in the domestic water monitoring device provided by the present embodiment, a main control board 2, insulation 3, and waterway copper pipe 4 are disposed within a main housing 2. A sensor 5 and flowmeter 6 are mounted on the waterway copper pipe 4. These sensors 5 and flowmeter 6 are each connected to the main control board 2 within the main housing 1 via wires. Furthermore, the main control board 2 is connected to an external communication device, enabling efficient collection of water usage data and effective monitoring of domestic water usage using external devices such as mobile phones.

[0069] Furthermore, the sensor 5 includes a water temperature sensor 51, a water pressure sensor 52, and an ambient temperature sensor 53. The water temperature sensor 51 is used to monitor the water temperature; the water pressure sensor 52 is used to monitor the water pressure to prevent water leakage in the pipe system; and the ambient temperature sensor 53 is used to monitor the external environment to prevent the water pipes from freezing and cracking due to low temperatures. These sensors 5 can monitor water pressure, water temperature, and ambient temperature, and send reminders of the monitored results, for example, on a mobile phone, so that the user can make timely response plans based on the monitoring results. Therefore, the utility model can be used to monitor the water consumption of domestic water so that the filter material can be replaced in time, and to issue reminders in time for possible leakage, freezing, and cracking of the pipe system, thereby reducing property losses.

[0070] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any way. Any person skilled in the art who, without departing from the scope of the present invention, makes any equivalent substitution, modification, or other variation to the technical solution and technical content disclosed herein shall be deemed to fall within the scope of the present invention and remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A domestic water monitoring device, characterized in that: Including main housing, main control board, thermal insulation cotton, water copper pipe, sensor and flow meter; The main control board, the thermal insulation cotton and the water channel copper pipe are all located inside the main shell; the thermal insulation cotton is wrapped around the water channel copper pipe; the sensor and the flow meter are both located on the water channel copper pipe, and both are connected to the main control board via wires; the main control board can be connected to external communication equipment.

2. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensors include a water temperature sensor, a water pressure sensor and an ambient temperature sensor.

3. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flowmeter includes a clean water monitoring flowmeter and a soft water monitoring flowmeter.

4. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control board is provided with multiple interfaces, including a water temperature sensor interface, a water pressure sensor interface, an ambient temperature sensor interface, a clean water monitoring flow meter interface, a soft water monitoring flow meter interface, an electric heating belt interface, an electric two-way valve interface and an external communication equipment interface.

5. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main shell includes an upper cover, a fixing seat and a lower cover; the upper cover is connected to the lower cover by threads, the fixing seat is located between the two, and the upper end of the fixing seat is connected to the upper cover, and the lower end of the fixing seat is connected to the lower cover.

6. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first card slot is provided at the upper end of the fixing seat, and the main control board is clamped in the first card slot; a second card slot is provided at the lower end of the fixing seat, and the thermal insulation cotton is clamped in the second card slot.

7. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thermal insulation cotton includes upper thermal insulation cotton and lower thermal insulation cotton; a third card slot matching the water channel copper pipe is provided in the lower thermal insulation cotton, and the water channel copper pipe is clamped in the third card slot; a first small hole is provided on the upper thermal insulation cotton, and the wires of the sensor and the flow meter are connected to the main control board through the first small hole.

8. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of waterproof connectors are arranged in parallel on one side of the lower cover plate, one end of each waterproof connector is connected to different interfaces on the main control board respectively, and the other end is exposed outside the lower cover plate for external wiring.

9. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water channel copper pipe is evenly provided with a first water pipe joint, a second water pipe joint and a third water pipe joint, and the water pipe joints are all facing the same side and exposed to the outside of the domestic water monitoring device.

10. The domestic water monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control board is connected to the external communication device via an RS485 communication line.

Images