Water treatment system and water supply device
By using multiple valve components to switch states in the water softening system, the problem of water supply failure during resin regeneration was solved, thus achieving continuous water supply for the system.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423179725.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing water softening systems cannot simultaneously provide soft water to users while adding brine to the resin tank, resulting in a lack of continuous water supply.
Multiple valve assemblies are used, each with a first state and a second state. By switching the state of the valve assemblies, the processing assembly can be connected to the salt storage assembly or the water supply assembly, so that soft water can still be provided to users during the resin regeneration process.
This ensures a continuous supply of soft water to users even during the resin regeneration process, guaranteeing a continuous water supply and preventing water supply interruptions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of soft water treatment technology, and specifically relates to a water treatment system and water supply device. Background Technology
[0002] A water softening system is a system used to remove hardness minerals (such as calcium and magnesium) from water to produce soft water. Existing water softening systems can supply soft water to users or add brine to the resin tank via control valves; however, it is not possible to simultaneously supply soft water to users while adding brine to the resin tank. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water treatment system that overcomes the technical problem of not being able to provide soft water to users simultaneously during the process of adding brine to the resin tank; another purpose of this application is to provide a water supply device.
[0004] Technical solution: A water treatment system according to an embodiment of this application includes:
[0005] Multiple valve assemblies, each valve assembly including a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe and a third connecting pipe;
[0006] Multiple processing components, each of which is internally connected to one of the first connecting pipes, are used to treat water;
[0007] Multiple salt storage components, each of which is internally connected to a second connecting pipe for storing brine;
[0008] A water supply assembly, the interior of which is connected to each of the third connecting pipes;
[0009] Each of the valve assemblies has a first state and a second state, in the first state the first connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe are connected, and in the second state the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are connected.
[0010] In some embodiments, the valve assembly includes:
[0011] The main body, the first connecting pipe, the second connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe are all disposed on the main body;
[0012] A drive unit, connected to the body, is used to switch the valve assembly between the first state and the second state.
[0013] In some embodiments, the water treatment system includes:
[0014] A control component, electrically connected to each of the valve assemblies, is used to control each of the valve assemblies.
[0015] In some embodiments, the water treatment system includes:
[0016] The display component is electrically connected to the control component.
[0017] In some embodiments, the valve assembly includes:
[0018] A plurality of first detectors, each first detector being connected to one of the third connecting pipes and electrically connected to the control component, the first detectors being used to detect the flow rate within the third connecting pipes.
[0019] In some embodiments, the salt storage assembly includes:
[0020] The housing has a cavity for storing brine and is connected to the corresponding second connecting pipe;
[0021] Multiple second detectors are spaced apart along the height direction X of the housing within the containment cavity and connected to the housing. Each second detector is electrically connected to the control component. The multiple second detectors are used to detect the concentration of saline solution within the containment cavity.
[0022] In some embodiments, the control component is connected in series with a plurality of the valve components.
[0023] In some embodiments, the control component is electrically connected to each of the valve components.
[0024] In some embodiments, the water treatment system includes a main pipe connected to a fourth connecting pipe of each of the valve assemblies for supplying water to the treatment assembly or the brine storage assembly.
[0025] A water supply device comprising the water treatment system described in any one of the above descriptions.
[0026] Beneficial Effects: The water treatment system of this application embodiment includes: multiple valve assemblies, each valve assembly including a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, and a third connecting pipe; multiple processing components, each processing component internally connected to a first connecting pipe for water treatment; multiple salt storage components, each salt storage component internally connected to a second connecting pipe for storing brine; and a water supply component internally connected to each third connecting pipe. Each valve assembly has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe are connected; in the second state, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are connected. By using multiple valve assemblies, if it is necessary to regenerate the resin inside the processing component, some valve assemblies can be in the second state, allowing the corresponding salt storage component to enter the corresponding processing component for resin regeneration, while other valve assemblies are in the first state, allowing the soft water in the corresponding processing component to continue to enter the water supply component, thus continuing to provide soft water to the user. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water treatment system according to an embodiment of this application;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the valve assembly in an embodiment of this application;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the valve assembly and the salt storage assembly in an embodiment of this application;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of one connection method between the control component and multiple valve components according to an embodiment of this application;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another connection configuration between the control component and multiple valve components according to an embodiment of this application.
[0033] Reference numerals: 10-Valve assembly; 11-First connecting pipe; 12-Second connecting pipe; 13-Third connecting pipe; 14-First detector; 15-Fourth connecting pipe; 16-Body; 17-Drive unit; 18-Drain pipe; 20-Processing assembly; 30-Salt storage assembly; 31-Box; 311-Receiving cavity; 32-Second detector; 40-Water supply assembly; 50-Drive assembly; 60-Control assembly; 70-Display assembly; 80-Main pipe; X-Height direction. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, and "at least one" can mean one, two, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0036] A water softening system is a device used to remove hardness minerals (such as calcium and magnesium) from water to produce soft water. A typical water softening system includes a pretreatment filter, resin tank, brine tank, and control valves. The pretreatment filter removes suspended solids, silt, and particulate matter from the water to protect subsequent treatment equipment. The resin tank is the core of the system, containing a medium called ion exchange resin. Through an ion exchange process, the resin tank exchanges calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium ions on the resin, thus removing hardness minerals. The brine tank stores salt for use by the water softener. The water softener periodically dissolves salt in the water to regenerate the resin bed and produce soft water. The control valve controls the operation and circulation of the water softening system. It controls water flow, resin regeneration, and soft water production. In existing water softening systems, tap water or well water enters the resin tank via the control valve, where the resin softens the water. The softened water is then discharged through the control valve for user consumption. Alternatively, if the resin in the resin tank needs regeneration after prolonged use, a control valve can be used to introduce tap water or well water into the brine tank to dissolve the salt particles. Then, brine can be introduced into the resin tank to regenerate the resin. However, these two processes cannot be performed simultaneously; one operation must be stopped while the other is running. Therefore, existing water softening systems cannot provide soft water to users while regenerating the resin in the resin tank.
[0037] In view of the above, embodiments of this application provide a water treatment system to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0038] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment of the application, the water treatment system includes multiple valve assemblies 10, multiple processing assemblies 20, multiple salt storage assemblies 30, and a water supply assembly 40.
[0039] Each valve assembly 10 includes a first connecting pipe 11, a second connecting pipe 12, and a third connecting pipe 13. The interior of each processing assembly 20 is connected to one of the first connecting pipes 11 for water treatment. The interior of each brine storage assembly 30 is connected to one of the second connecting pipes 12 for storing brine. The interior of each water supply assembly 40 is connected to each of the third connecting pipes 13. Each valve assembly 10 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first connecting pipe 11 and the third connecting pipe 13 are connected; in the second state, the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 are connected.
[0040] It is understood that the treatment component 20 can be a resin tank, the salt storage component 30 can be a salt tank, the water supply component 40 can be a pipe providing soft water to users, and the valve component 10 can have multiple pipe connection ports. By controlling the movement of the valve core, the corresponding pipe connection ports can be connected to facilitate water flow. The water treatment system can allow external tap water or well water to enter the treatment component 20 through the inlet of the valve component 10 for softening treatment. It can also allow tap water or well water to be introduced into the salt storage component 30 through the valve component 10, turning the salt particles inside the salt storage component 30 into brine. Since each valve component 10 has a first state and a second state, if soft water needs to be provided to users, the valve component 10 can be switched to the first state. At this time, the first connecting pipe 11 and the third connecting pipe 13 are connected, that is, the treatment component 20 is connected to the water supply component 40, allowing the softened water inside the treatment component 20 to enter the water supply component 40 through the valve component 10 to provide soft water to users. If the treatment component 20 is used for an extended period, and the resin inside needs regeneration, the valve assembly 10 can be switched to the second state. In this state, the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 are connected, allowing the brine inside the salt storage assembly 30 to enter the treatment component 20 through the second connecting pipe 12 and the first connecting pipe 11 to regenerate the internal resin. (The sodium ions in the brine are used to exchange ions with the calcium and magnesium ions adsorbed on the resin bed, thus softening the water. The calcium and magnesium ions adsorbed on the resin bed can cause the resin to become saturated, requiring regeneration. During the regeneration process, the control valve controls the direction of water flow, introducing brine from the salt tank into the resin bed to clean the resin and remove adsorbed hardness minerals.) This application uses multiple valve assemblies 10, each of which is used in conjunction with a processing assembly 20 and a salt storage assembly 30. If resin regeneration is required within the processing assembly 20, some valve assemblies 10 can be in a second state, allowing the corresponding salt storage assembly 30 to enter the corresponding processing assembly 20 for resin regeneration. Other valve assemblies 10 are in a first state, allowing soft water from the corresponding processing assembly 20 to continue flowing into the water supply assembly 40, thus continuing to provide soft water to users. Once the resin in one part of the processing assembly 20 has been regenerated, that part of the processing assembly 20 can continue producing soft water. The other part of the processing assembly 20 is connected to the salt storage assembly 30 via the corresponding valve assembly 10 for resin regeneration. This valve structure and configuration ensures that the water treatment system does not stop producing soft water due to resin regeneration, allowing for continuous water supply.
[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the valve assembly 10 includes a body 16 and a drive unit 17.
[0042] The first connecting pipe 11, the second connecting pipe 12, and the third connecting pipe 13 are all disposed on the body 16. The drive unit 17 is connected to the body 16 and is used to switch the valve assembly 10 between the first state and the second state.
[0043] It is understood that the body 16 can be a control valve, and the drive unit 17 can be a drive motor. The first connecting pipe 11, the second connecting pipe 12, and the third connecting pipe 13 are all mounted on the body 16. By opening and closing the body 16, the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 can be connected or isolated, and the first connecting pipe 11 and the third connecting pipe 13 can also be connected or isolated. If the valve assembly 10 is in its first state, the drive unit 17 can move the valve core inside the body 16, connecting the first connecting pipe 11 and the second connecting pipe 12 on the body 16, thus supplying water to the user. If the valve assembly 10 is in its second state, the drive unit 17 can move the valve core inside the body 16, connecting the first connecting pipe 11 and the third connecting pipe 13 on the body 16, allowing the salt storage assembly 30 to supply brine to the interior of the treatment assembly 20 through the body 16, reacting with the substances inside the treatment assembly 20 and regenerating the resin inside the treatment assembly 20. Wastewater generated during resin regeneration can be discharged through the drain pipe 18 installed on the main body 16 to avoid affecting the water softening of the subsequent treatment component 20.
[0044] Please see Figure 4 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the water treatment system includes a control component 60, which is electrically connected to each valve assembly 10 and is used to control each valve assembly 10.
[0045] It is understood that the control component 60 can be a controller that can be electrically connected to each valve assembly 10. Furthermore, the control component 60 is electrically connected to the drive unit 17 on each valve assembly 10. The control component 60 can send corresponding electrical signals to control the drive unit 17 to perform corresponding operations, thereby enabling the drive unit 17 to drive the valve core to move, so that the valve assembly 10 can switch between a first state and a second state.
[0046] Please see Figure 4 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the water treatment system includes a display component 70, which is electrically connected to the control component 60.
[0047] It is understood that the display component 70 can be a touch screen. The information processed by the control component 60 can be displayed through the display component 70, and corresponding operations can be performed on the display component 70 by touch. The display component 70 then transmits the operation information to the corresponding structure through the control component 60, so that the corresponding structure performs the corresponding action.
[0048] Please see Figure 2 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the valve assembly 10 includes a plurality of first detectors 14. Each first detector 14 is connected to a third connecting pipe 13 and electrically connected to the control assembly 60, and the first detector 14 is used to detect the flow rate in the third connecting pipe 13.
[0049] It is understandable that the first detector 14 can be a water flow detector. A first detector 14 can be installed on the third connecting pipe 13 of each valve assembly 10. The first detector 14 can detect the water flow in the third connecting pipe 13, and then send the detection result to the control assembly 60 for processing and judgment. This allows it to cooperate with other structures to control the flow rate (e.g., the control assembly 60 controls the opening and closing degree of the valve core inside the valve body 16, thereby controlling the water flow through the valve body 16 and adjusting the water flow). If there are few users, a smaller water flow rate can be provided; if there are many users, a larger water flow rate can be provided to meet their needs.
[0050] Please see Figure 3 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the salt storage assembly 30 includes a housing 31 and a plurality of second detectors 32.
[0051] The housing 31 has a receiving cavity 311 for storing brine and is connected to a corresponding second connecting pipe 12. A plurality of second detectors 32 are spaced apart in the receiving cavity 311 along the height direction X of the housing 31 and are connected to the housing 31. Each second detector 32 is electrically connected to the control component 60. The plurality of second detectors 32 are used to detect the concentration of brine in the receiving cavity 311.
[0052] Understandably, the second detector 32 can be a low-salt sensor used to detect the concentration of the brine. The brine can be stored in the receiving cavity 311 of the housing 31. Multiple second detectors 32 are also installed inside the receiving cavity 311, spaced apart along the height direction X. This allows for the detection of brine concentration at different depths within the receiving cavity 311, improving detection accuracy and promoting uniform brine mixing. Each second detector 32 is electrically connected to the control component 60, feeding back the detected brine concentration to the control component 60. The control component 60 processes the feedback information to determine whether the brine concentration at that location meets the requirements.
[0053] Please see Figure 4 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the control component 60 is connected in series with multiple valve components 10. It is understood that by connecting the control component 60 and multiple valve components 10 in series (more precisely, connecting the control component 60 and the drive units 17 of the multiple valve components 10 in series), individual control of each valve component 10 can be achieved. This configuration is commonly referred to as a multi-channel control system. The control component 60 can send corresponding control signals, and each valve has its own control signal interface. The corresponding control signal can be matched with the corresponding valve, causing the corresponding valve to open or close. This allows for independent control of the operation of each valve to meet specific needs or achieve specific functions.
[0054] Please see Figure 5 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the control component 60 is electrically connected to each valve assembly 10. It is understood that with the control component 60 electrically connected to each valve assembly 10, and multiple valve assemblies 10 arranged in parallel, the control component 60 can individually send control signals to a specific valve assembly 10, causing the valve to open or close, or it can independently control the operation of each valve.
[0055] Please see Figure 1 In conjunction with the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the water treatment system includes a main pipe 80, which is connected to the fourth connecting pipe 15 of each valve assembly 10 for supplying water to the treatment assembly 20 or the brine storage assembly 30. It is understood that the fourth connecting pipe 15 of each valve assembly 10 can be connected to the main pipe 80, and the main pipe 80 can supply water to the treatment assembly 20 or the brine storage assembly 30 through the corresponding valve assembly 10. If the water flow rate in the water supply assembly 40 is low, corresponding valve assemblies 10 and fourth connecting pipes 15 can be added, so that the added fourth connecting pipe 15 is connected to the main pipe 80, thereby increasing the water flow rate inside the water supply assembly 40, ensuring the user's water flow needs and avoiding insufficient water flow.
[0056] A water supply device includes the water treatment system described above. It possesses all the technical features and beneficial effects of the aforementioned water treatment system, which will not be elaborated further here.
[0057] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0058] The water treatment system and water supply device provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above, and specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some 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 this application.
Claims
1. A water treatment system, characterized in that, include: Multiple valve assemblies (10), each valve assembly (10) including a first connecting pipe (11), a second connecting pipe (12) and a third connecting pipe (13); Multiple processing components (20), each of which is internally connected to one of the first connecting pipes (11) for treating water; Multiple salt storage components (30), each of which is internally connected to a second connecting pipe (12) for storing brine; A water supply assembly (40) is connected internally to each of the third connecting pipes (13); Each of the valve assemblies (10) has a first state and a second state, in the first state the first connecting pipe (11) and the third connecting pipe (13) are connected, and in the second state the first connecting pipe (11) and the second connecting pipe (12) are connected.
2. The water treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve assembly (10) includes: The main body (16) is provided with the first connecting pipe (11), the second connecting pipe (12) and the third connecting pipe (13). A drive unit (17) is connected to the body (16) and is used to switch the valve assembly (10) between the first state and the second state.
3. The water treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water treatment system includes: A control component (60), electrically connected to each of the valve assemblies (10), is used to control each of the valve assemblies (10).
4. The water treatment system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water treatment system includes: The display component (70) is electrically connected to the control component (60).
5. The water treatment system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The valve assembly (10) includes: A plurality of first detectors (14), each of the first detectors (14) being connected to one of the third connecting pipes (13) and electrically connected to the control component (60), the first detectors (14) being used to detect the flow rate within the third connecting pipes (13).
6. The water treatment system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The salt storage component (30) includes: The housing (31) has a receiving cavity (311) for storing brine and is connected to the corresponding second connecting pipe (12); Multiple second detectors (32) are spaced apart in the containment cavity (311) along the height direction (X) of the housing (31) and connected to the housing (31). Each second detector (32) is electrically connected to the control component (60). The multiple second detectors (32) are used to detect the concentration of saline in the containment cavity (311).
7. The water treatment system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control component (60) is connected in series with a plurality of the valve components (10).
8. The water treatment system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control component (60) is electrically connected to each of the valve components (10).
9. The water treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water treatment system includes a main pipe (80) connected to a fourth connecting pipe (15) of each valve assembly (10) for supplying water to the treatment assembly (20) or the salt storage assembly (30).
10. A water supply device, characterized in that, Includes the water treatment system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.