Water level detection system of water purifier

By installing a capacitive touchscreen contactor on the inner wall of the water purifier container, combined with a detection module and a display module, the problem of water level detection in existing water purifiers contaminating water quality is solved, achieving convenient water level detection and water quality protection.

CN223538381UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11GUANGDONG HUAMEI JUNDA ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
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Application Number
CN202422910302.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

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Technical Problem

Existing water level detection methods for water purifiers are prone to oxidation and decomposition, polluting the water quality, and are inconvenient to clean.

Method used

The system uses a capacitive touchscreen contactor combined with a detection module and a display module to detect the water level in the water purifier in real time through changes in electrical signals. The capacitive touchscreen contactor is installed on the inner wall of the water purifier container to avoid direct contact with the water.

Benefits of technology

It achieves convenient water level detection and water quality protection, is easy to clean, does not affect water quality, and improves the reliability of detection and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water level detection system for a water purifier, which comprises a switching power supply module, a main control module, a detection module, a burning port, a communication module, a capacitive screen contactor and a display module, and the detection module is respectively connected with the burning port, the capacitive screen contactor and the display module. According to the technical scheme, the water level of the container in the water purifier is detected by utilizing the capacitive screen contactor, the change of the water level of the container in the water purifier can cause the change of an electric signal output to the detection module by the capacitive screen contactor, and the detection module further outputs water level data of the container in the water purifier through the display module, so that a user can observe conveniently; according to the technical scheme, only the capacitive screen contactor needs to be installed on the inner wall of the water purifier container, cleaning is convenient during application, and the water quality cannot be affected.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water purifier technology, and more specifically to a water purifier water level detection system. Background Technology

[0002] A water purifier is a water treatment device used for deep filtration and purification of water. To allow users to easily monitor the water level inside the purifier, a water level detection module is installed inside the container. This module monitors the water level in real time to determine the amount of water remaining. Current technologies use probes or float switches for water level detection. However, these designs make cleaning the water tank inconvenient, and the probes, when exposed to water for extended periods, can oxidize and decompose, contaminating the water inside the tank. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a water level detection system for a water purifier.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the problem is:

[0005] A water purifier water level detection system includes a switching power supply module, a main control module, a detection module, a programming port, a communication module, a capacitive touchscreen contactor, and a display module. The capacitive touchscreen contactor is strip-shaped. The switching power supply module is electrically connected to the main control module, the detection module, the programming port, the communication module, the capacitive touchscreen contactor, and the display module. The main control module is connected to the detection module through the communication module. The detection module is connected to the programming port, the capacitive touchscreen contactor, and the display module.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the detection module includes a detection chip of model CY8C4046LQI. The detection chip is configured with a first communication terminal, a second communication terminal, a first programming terminal, and a second programming terminal. The first communication terminal and the second communication terminal of the detection chip are respectively connected to the communication module, and the first programming terminal and the second programming terminal of the detection chip are respectively connected to the programming port.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the communication module includes a communication port, resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4, capacitors C1 and C2. The communication port includes a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal. The first communication terminal of the detection chip is connected to the first connection terminal of the communication port through resistor R1, and the second communication terminal of the detection chip is connected to the second connection terminal of the communication port through resistor R2. One end of resistor R3 is connected to the power supply terminal, and the other end of resistor R3 is connected to the connection point between resistor R1 and the first communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of capacitor C1 is connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of capacitor C1 is connected to the connection point between resistor R1 and the first communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of resistor R4 is connected to the power supply terminal, and the other end of resistor R4 is connected to the connection point between resistor R2 and the second communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of capacitor C2 is connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of capacitor C2 is connected to the connection point between resistor R2 and the second communication terminal of the detection chip.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the detection module also includes a resistor array, the detection chip is configured with multiple receiving ends, the capacitive touch screen contactor is configured with multiple transmitting ends, and each receiving end of the detection chip is connected to each transmitting end of the capacitive touch screen contactor in a one-to-one correspondence through the resistor array.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This technical solution uses a capacitive touchscreen contactor to detect the water level in the container inside the water purifier. Changes in the water level in the container can cause changes in the electrical signal output by the capacitive touchscreen contactor to the detection module. The detection module then outputs the water level data of the container inside the water purifier to the outside through the display module, making it convenient for users to observe. This technical solution only requires the capacitive touchscreen contactor to be installed on the inner wall of the water purifier container, making it easy to clean during use and not affecting the water quality. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a circuit module framework diagram of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is the circuit schematic diagram of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0013] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0014] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0017] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses a water purifier water level detection system. In its first embodiment, it includes a switching power supply module, a main control module, a detection module, a programming port, a communication module, a capacitive touchscreen contactor, and a display module. The capacitive touchscreen contactor is strip-shaped. The switching power supply module is electrically connected to the main control module, the detection module, the programming port, the communication module, the capacitive touchscreen contactor, and the display module. The main control module is connected to the detection module through the communication module. The detection module is connected to the programming port, the capacitive touchscreen contactor, and the display module.

[0018] Specifically, in this embodiment, the capacitive touchscreen contactor is used to detect the water level in the container inside the water purifier. Changes in the water level in the container can cause changes in the electrical signal output by the capacitive touchscreen contactor to the detection module. The detection module then outputs the water level data of the inner container of the water purifier to the outside through the display module, making it convenient for users to observe. In this embodiment, the capacitive touchscreen contactor only needs to be installed on the inner wall of the water purifier container, which is convenient to clean during use and will not affect the water quality.

[0019] In addition, the detection module described in this embodiment is mainly used to detect the water level data of the inner container of the water purifier and display it externally, while the main control module is used to implement other functions of the water purifier.

[0020] As a further preferred embodiment, in this embodiment, the detection module includes a detection chip of model CY8C4046LQI. The detection chip is configured with a first communication terminal, a second communication terminal, a first programming terminal, and a second programming terminal. The first communication terminal and the second communication terminal of the detection chip are respectively connected to the communication module, and the first programming terminal and the second programming terminal of the detection chip are respectively connected to the programming port.

[0021] As a further preferred embodiment, in this embodiment, the communication module includes a communication port, resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4, capacitor C1, and capacitor C2. The communication port includes a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal. The first communication terminal of the detection chip is connected to the first connection terminal of the communication port through resistor R1, and the second communication terminal of the detection chip is connected to the second connection terminal of the communication port through resistor R2. One end of resistor R3 is connected to the power supply terminal, and the other end of resistor R3 is connected to the connection point between resistor R1 and the first communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of capacitor C1 is connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of capacitor C1 is connected to the connection point between resistor R1 and the first communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of resistor R4 is connected to the power supply terminal, and the other end of resistor R4 is connected to the connection point between resistor R2 and the second communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of capacitor C2 is connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of capacitor C2 is connected to the connection point between resistor R2 and the second communication terminal of the detection chip. The communication module described in this embodiment can effectively improve the anti-interference capability between the detection module and the main control module, and improve the communication quality between the two.

[0022] As a further preferred embodiment, in this embodiment, the detection module further includes a resistor array, the detection chip is configured with multiple receiving ends, the capacitive touchscreen contactor is configured with multiple transmitting ends, and each receiving end of the detection chip is connected to each transmitting end of the capacitive touchscreen contactor in a one-to-one correspondence through the resistor array.

[0023] In this embodiment, the CAD Pattern of the capacitive touchscreen contactor includes a top-level pattern and a bottom-level pattern. The top-level pattern refers to the layer where the sensor is located, which is the layer that is in contact with the container wall, and the bottom-level pattern is the layer that is away from the container wall. In practical applications, when making the board, it is recommended to add a mm scale silkscreen layer along the left and right edges of the bottom-level pattern for easy debugging.

[0024] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this utility model and the contents of the specification and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water level detection system for a water purifier, characterized in that: The device includes a switching power supply module, a main control module, a detection module, a programming port, a communication module, a capacitive touchscreen contactor, and a display module. The capacitive touchscreen contactor is strip-shaped. The switching power supply module is electrically connected to the main control module, the detection module, the programming port, the communication module, the capacitive touchscreen contactor, and the display module. The main control module is connected to the detection module through the communication module. The detection module is connected to the programming port, the capacitive touchscreen contactor, and the display module. The detection module includes a detection chip of model CY8C4046LQI. The detection chip is configured with a first communication terminal, a second communication terminal, a first programming terminal, and a second programming terminal. The first communication terminal and the second communication terminal of the detection chip are respectively connected to the communication module, and the first programming terminal and the second programming terminal of the detection chip are respectively connected to the programming port.

2. The water level detection system for a water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module includes a communication port, resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4, capacitors C1 and C2. The communication port includes a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal. The first communication terminal of the detection chip is connected to the first connection terminal of the communication port through resistor R1. The second communication terminal of the detection chip is connected to the second connection terminal of the communication port through resistor R2. One end of resistor R3 is connected to the power supply terminal, and the other end of resistor R3 is connected to the connection point between resistor R1 and the first communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of capacitor C1 is connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of capacitor C1 is connected to the connection point between resistor R1 and the first communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of resistor R4 is connected to the power supply terminal, and the other end of resistor R4 is connected to the connection point between resistor R2 and the second communication terminal of the detection chip. One end of capacitor C2 is connected to the ground terminal, and the other end of capacitor C2 is connected to the connection point between resistor R2 and the second communication terminal of the detection chip.

3. The water level detection system for a water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection module also includes a resistor array. The detection chip is configured with multiple receiving ends, and the capacitive touchscreen contactor is configured with multiple transmitting ends. Each receiving end of the detection chip is connected to each transmitting end of the capacitive touchscreen contactor through the resistor array.