Salt content sensor and water softener
By incorporating a salt level sensor into the water softener and utilizing the positional changes of the obstruction to detect the salt level, the problem of inaccurate salt level sensor detection has been solved, resulting in more accurate salt level detection and a more user-friendly water softener operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520063404.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-11
AI Technical Summary
The salt level sensor in existing water softeners is inaccurate, which makes it inconvenient for users to add salt or causes the water softener to continue operating when there is no salt, affecting the user experience.
A salt content sensor was designed, including a frame, a blocking component, a laser sensor, and a reset device. The blocking component rotates to block or open the laser beam by the gravity of the salt. The change in the position of the blocking component is used to sense the change in salt content, avoiding direct detection of salt content.
This improves the sensitivity and accuracy of salt level detection, avoids false alarms, and ensures the normal operation of the water softener and the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a soft water machine technical field especially relates to a salt content sensor and soft water machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] The sensor for detecting the salt storage quantity in the soft water machine box is not accurate, the laser sensor is directly used to detect the salt level change, various reminding faults are prone to appear, for example, when the salt content is more, the reminding is carried out, so that the user only needs to add a small amount of salt, the salt adding frequency increases, and when the salt content is consumed, the user is not reminded in time, so that the soft water machine runs without salt, water is not effectively softened, and the output is still hard water, which affects the user experience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that the prior art salt content sensor is not accurate and the user is inconvenient to add salt, and provides a salt content sensor and a soft water machine.
[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problem through the following technical scheme:
[0005] The utility model provides a salt content sensor, the salt content sensor includes framework, shield piece, laser sensor and reset device, the laser sensor is fixed in the framework, the laser sensor is used for emitting laser beam, the shield piece rotationally connected in the framework, is set with opening on the framework, the emission end of laser sensor is towards the opening, and the laser sensor is used for emitting laser beam.
[0006] The shield piece is arranged to be capable of rotating in the first direction towards the first position under the gravity of salt to shield the opening, the reset device is used for applying the action force rotating in the second direction towards the second position to the shield piece to open the opening, and the first direction and the second direction are two opposite directions.
[0007] In the scheme, the salt content sensor comprises a skeleton, a shielding piece, a laser sensor and a reset device, the laser sensor is fixed to the skeleton and is used for emitting a laser beam, the shielding piece is rotationally connected to the skeleton, an opening is formed in the skeleton, and the emitting end of the laser sensor faces the opening, so that the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor can be emitted from the opening. The shielding piece can rotate its position according to the change of the salt content. When the salt level is higher than the preset position, the gravity of the salt can be transmitted to the shielding piece, and the shielding piece rotates in the first direction to the first position under the action of the gravity of the salt, so as to shield the opening and further shield the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor. When the salt level is lower than the preset position, the shielding piece rotates in the second direction to the second position under the action of the reset device, so as to open the opening and further make the shielding piece not shield the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor. By setting the shielding piece to change the salt content change into the position change of the shielding piece, and then shielding the laser emitted by the laser sensor through the position change of the shielding piece, the salt content change is more sensitive than directly detecting the salt content with the laser, the detection result is more accurate, and the problem of false reporting of the salt content is avoided.
[0008] Preferably, the opening is arranged on the side surface of the skeleton, and the shielding piece comprises a salt level contact part and a shielding part, and the shielding part is arranged on the side edge of the salt level contact part.
[0009] In the scheme, the shielding piece comprises a salt level contact part and a shielding part, and the shielding part is arranged on the side edge of the salt level contact part. When the gravity of the salt can be transmitted to the salt level contact part, the gravity of the salt drives the salt level contact part to rotate, and further drives the shielding part arranged on the side edge of the salt level contact part to rotate, so as to make the shielding part shield the opening arranged on the side surface of the skeleton, and the laser beam irradiated towards the opening is shielded.
[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the shielding piece is rotationally connected to the skeleton, and the salt level contact part extends obliquely downward to the outside of the skeleton.
[0011] In the scheme, the upper end of the shielding piece is rotationally connected to the skeleton, and when the shielding piece is stressed, the shielding piece can rotate around the upper end of the shielding piece. By arranging the salt level contact part to extend obliquely downward to the outside of the skeleton, it is more convenient for the gravity of the salt to be transmitted to the salt level contact part. When the salt level contact part is subjected to the gravity of the salt, the salt level contact part can rotate downward around the upper end of the shielding piece, and further shield the opening.
[0012] Preferably, when the shielding piece rotates to the second position, at least part of the shielding part is located on the outside of the skeleton.
[0013] In the scheme, when the salt level is lower than the preset position, the shielding piece rotates in the second direction towards the second position under the action of the reset device, at this time at least part of the shielding part is located outside the framework, so that when the salt level reaches the preset position, the gravity of the salt can better act on the part of the shielding part located outside the framework, thereby making the shielding piece more easily rotate in the first direction towards the first position.
[0014] Preferably, the shielding piece further comprises a counterweight, which is arranged at the lower end of the salt level contact part.
[0015] In the scheme, by arranging the counterweight at the lower end of the salt level contact part, the salt level contact part is appropriately counterweighted, preventing displacement caused by a small amount of salt particles and thus false reporting, so that the detection of the salt amount sensor is more accurate.
[0016] Preferably, the framework is provided with a fixed buckle, and the laser sensor is fixed to the fixed buckle.
[0017] In the scheme, by arranging the fixed buckle on the framework, the laser sensor is fixed on the fixed buckle, so that the laser sensor is fixed on the framework, and the emitting end of the laser sensor is directed towards the opening.
[0018] Preferably, the framework is further provided with a support plate, which is arranged below the fixed buckle, and the upper surface of the support plate is attached to the laser sensor.
[0019] In the scheme, the support plate is arranged below the fixed buckle, and the upper surface of the support plate is attached to the laser sensor, so that the support plate can assist in supporting the laser sensor, and the laser sensor can be more stably fixed on the framework.
[0020] Preferably, the lower end of one of the side plates of the framework is provided with a through hole, and the through hole penetrates the side plate.
[0021] In the scheme, by arranging the through hole penetrating the side plate at the lower end of the side plate of the framework, it can be prevented that larger salt particles mistakenly enter to cause the shielding opening to be affected, so that the detection of the salt amount sensor is more accurate.
[0022] Preferably, a plurality of water passing holes are arranged on one of the side plates of the framework, and the water passing holes penetrate the side plate.
[0023] In the scheme, by arranging a plurality of water passing holes penetrating the side plate on the side plate of the framework, water can enter the framework, so that even if a small amount of salt particles enter the framework, they can be quickly dissolved by water, avoiding interference with the detection structure.
[0024] The utility model also provides a water softener, the water softener includes above-mentioned salt amount sensor.
[0025] The positive progress effect of the utility model lies in:
[0026] The salt content sensor comprises a framework, a shielding piece, a laser sensor and a reset device, the laser sensor is fixed to the framework and is used for emitting a laser beam, the shielding piece is rotationally connected to the framework, an opening is formed in the framework, and a transmitting end of the laser sensor faces the opening, so that the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor can be emitted from the opening. The shielding piece can change its position according to the change of the salt content, when the salt level is higher than the preset position, the gravity of the salt can be transmitted to the shielding piece, the shielding piece rotates along a first direction to the first position under the action of the gravity of the salt, so as to shield the opening and further shield the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor. When the salt level is lower than the preset position, the shielding piece rotates along a second direction to the second position under the action of the reset device, so as to open the opening and further make the shielding piece not shield the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor. By setting the shielding piece to change the change of the salt content into the change of the position of the shielding piece, and then shielding the laser emitted by the laser sensor through the change of the position of the shielding piece, compared with directly detecting the salt content by using the laser, the change of the salt content is more sensitive, the detection result is more accurate, and the problem of false reporting of the salt content is avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0027] Figure 1 It is a perspective structural schematic view of the salt content sensor according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0028] Figure 2 It is another perspective structural schematic view of the salt content sensor according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0029] Figure 3 It is a sectional structure view of the shielding piece at the first position according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0030] Figure 4 It is a sectional structure view of the shielding piece at the second position according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0031] Figure 5 It is a perspective structural schematic view of the shielding piece according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0032] Figure 6 It is a perspective structural schematic view of the framework according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0033] Explanation of reference signs:
[0034] The salt content sensor 100
[0035] The framework 200
[0036] The opening 210
[0037] The fixed buckle 220
[0038] support plate 230
[0039] side plate 240
[0040] through hole 250
[0041] water passing hole 260
[0042] mounting hole 270
[0043] shield 300
[0044] salt level contact portion 310
[0045] shield portion 320
[0046] counterweight 330
[0047] pivot 340
[0048] laser sensor 400
[0049] reset device 500
[0050] fixing member 600
[0051] first direction x
[0052] second direction y DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0053] The utility model will be further explained by the way of embodiment below, but the utility model will not be limited in the following embodiment range because of this.
[0054] As Figures 1-4 shown, the embodiment provides a water softener, the water softener includes a salt amount sensor 100.
[0055] The salt amount sensor 100 includes a framework 200, a shield 300, a laser sensor 400 and a reset device 500, the laser sensor 400 is fixed to the framework 200, the laser sensor 400 is used to emit laser beam, the shield 300 is rotationally connected to the framework 200, the framework 200 is provided with an opening 210, and the emission end of the laser sensor 400 faces the opening 210, so that the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor 400 can be emitted from the opening 210.
[0056] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the shield 300 is arranged to be capable of rotating along a first direction x to a first position under the gravity of salt to shield the opening 210, and the reset device 500 is used to apply an acting force to the shield 300 along a second direction y to a second position to open the opening 210, and the first direction x and the second direction y are two opposite directions.
[0057] The shielding piece 300 can rotate its position according to the change of the salt amount. When the salt amount is higher than the preset position, the gravity of the salt can be transmitted to the shielding piece 300, and the shielding piece 300 rotates along the first direction x towards the first position under the action of the gravity of the salt to shield the opening 210, and further shield the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor 400. When the salt amount is lower than the preset position, the shielding piece 300 rotates along the second direction y towards the second position under the action of the reset device 500 to open the opening 210, and further make the shielding piece 300 not shield the laser beam emitted by the laser sensor 400. By setting the shielding piece 300 to change the salt amount into the position change of the shielding piece 300, and further shield the laser emitted by the laser sensor 400 through the position change of the shielding piece 300, the salt amount change is more sensitive to the sensing, the detection result is more accurate, and the problem of false reporting of the salt amount is avoided.
[0058] As shown in Figure 5 The opening 210 is arranged on the side of the framework 200, the shielding piece 300 includes a salt amount contact part 310 and a shielding part 320, and the shielding part 320 is arranged on the side of the salt amount contact part 310. When the gravity of the salt can be transmitted to the salt amount contact part 310, the gravity of the salt drives the salt amount contact part 310 to rotate, and further drives the shielding part 320 arranged on the side of the salt amount contact part 310 to rotate, so that the shielding part 320 shields the opening 210 arranged on the side of the framework 200, and the laser beam irradiated towards the opening 210 is shielded.
[0059] The upper end of the shielding piece 300 is rotationally connected to the framework 200, the upper end of the shielding piece 300 is provided with a rotating shaft 340, the framework 200 is provided with a mounting hole 270, the rotating shaft 340 is rotationally connected in the mounting hole 270, and the salt amount contact part 310 extends obliquely downward to the outside of the framework 200. When the shielding piece 300 is stressed, the shielding piece 300 can rotate with the upper end of the shielding piece 300 as the center. By arranging the salt amount contact part 310 to extend obliquely downward to the outside of the framework 200, it is more convenient for the gravity of the salt to be transmitted to the salt amount contact part 310. When the salt amount contact part 310 is subjected to the gravity of the salt, the salt amount contact part 310 can rotate downward with the upper end of the shielding piece 300 as the center, and further shield the opening 210.
[0060] In the embodiment, the shielding part 320 is fan-shaped, so that the shielding piece 300 is more convenient to rotate. In other embodiments, other shapes of the shielding part 320 considered suitable by those skilled in the art can also be selected.
[0061] As shown in Figure 4As shown, when the shielding piece 300 rotates to the second position, at least part of the shielding part 320 is located outside the framework 200. When the salt level is lower than the preset position, the shielding piece 300 rotates along the second direction y towards the second position under the action of the reset device 500, at this time at least part of the shielding part 320 is located outside the framework 200, so that when the salt level reaches the preset position, the gravity of the salt can better act on the part of the shielding part 320 located outside the framework 200, thereby making the shielding piece 300 more easily rotate along the first direction x towards the first position.
[0062] As shown in the figure, the shielding piece 300 further comprises a counterweight 330, and the counterweight 330 is arranged at the lower end of the salt level contact part 310, thereby adding appropriate counterweight to the salt level contact part 310, preventing it from being displaced by a small amount of salt particles and causing false positives, and making the detection of the salt amount sensor 100 more accurate. Figure 5
[0063] In this embodiment, the shielding part 320 is a side plate arranged on both sides of the salt level contact part 310, so that there is sufficient space between the two side plates to arrange the counterweight 330. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art can select a suitable arrangement position of the counterweight 330 according to actual needs.
[0064] As shown in the figure, the framework 200 is provided with a fixed buckle 220, and the laser sensor 400 is fixed to the fixed buckle 220. By arranging the fixed buckle 220 on the framework 200, the laser sensor 400 is fixed on the fixed buckle 220, so that the laser sensor 400 is fixed on the framework 200, and the emitting end of the laser sensor 400 is directed towards the opening 210. Figure 6
[0065] The framework 200 is further provided with a support plate 230, and the support plate 230 is arranged below the fixed buckle 220. The upper surface of the support plate 230 is in contact with the laser sensor 400, so that the support plate 230 can assist in supporting the laser sensor 400, and the laser sensor 400 can be more stably fixed on the framework 200.
[0066] The lower end of one of the side plates 240 of the framework 200 is provided with a through hole 250, and the through hole 250 penetrates the side plate 240. By arranging the through hole 250 which penetrates the side plate 240 at the lower end of the side plate 240 of the framework 200, it can be prevented that larger salt particles mistakenly enter to block the opening 210, affecting the sensing of the laser sensor 400, and making the detection of the salt amount sensor 100 more accurate.
[0067] In this embodiment, the opening 210 is arranged at the lower end of the framework 200, and the through hole 250 is arranged close to the opening 210, so that salt particles can be effectively prevented from blocking the opening 210. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art can also select the arrangement position of the through hole 250 according to actual needs.
[0068] A plurality of water passing holes 260 are arranged on one of the side plates 240 of the skeleton 200, and the water passing holes 260 pass through the side plate 240. By arranging a plurality of water passing holes 260 passing through the side plate 240 on the side plate 240 of the skeleton 200, water can enter the skeleton 200, so that even if a few salt particles enter the skeleton 200, they can be quickly dissolved by water, avoiding interference with the detection structure.
[0069] The salt amount sensor 100 further comprises a fixing member 600 for fixing the salt amount sensor 100 in the water softener, one end of the fixing member 600 is connected to the skeleton 200, the other end of the fixing member 600 is connected to the inside of the water softener, and the end of the fixing member 600 away from the skeleton 200 is arc-shaped, so as to be more matched with the cylindrical support inside the water softener, and the salt amount sensor 100 is more convenient to connect to the inside of the water softener.
[0070] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship of the device or element in the normal use, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, structure and operation at any time, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application in this respect.
[0071] Although the specific embodiments of the present application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present application, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A salt level sensor, characterized by, The salt amount sensor comprises a frame, a shielding piece, a laser sensor and a reset device, the laser sensor is fixed to the frame, the laser sensor is used for emitting a laser beam, the shielding piece is rotationally connected to the frame, the frame is provided with an opening, and a transmitting end of the laser sensor faces the opening; The shielding piece is arranged to rotate in a first direction towards a first position under the gravity of salt to shield the opening; The reset device is used for applying an acting force to the shielding piece in a second direction towards a second position to open the opening; The first direction and the second direction are two opposite directions.
2. The salt concentration sensor of claim 1, wherein, The opening is arranged on a side of the frame, the shielding piece comprises a salt level contact part and a shielding part, and the shielding part is arranged on a side of the salt level contact part.
3. The salt concentration sensor of claim 2, wherein, An upper end of the shielding piece is rotationally connected to the frame, and the salt level contact part extends obliquely downward to an outside of the frame.
4. The salt concentration sensor of claim 2, wherein, When the shielding piece rotates to the second position, at least part of the shielding part is located outside the frame.
5. The salt concentration sensor of claim 2, wherein, The shielding piece further comprises a counterweight, and the counterweight is arranged at a lower end of the salt level contact part.
6. The salt concentration sensor of claim 1, wherein, The frame is provided with a fixing buckle, and the laser sensor is fixed to the fixing buckle.
7. The salt concentration sensor of claim 6, wherein, The frame is further provided with a support plate, the support plate is arranged below the fixing buckle, and an upper surface of the support plate is attached to the laser sensor.
8. The salt concentration sensor of claim 1, wherein, A lower end of one side plate of the frame is provided with a through hole, and the through hole penetrates the side plate.
9. The salt concentration sensor of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of water passing holes are arranged on one side plate of the frame, and the water passing holes penetrate the side plate.
10. A water softener characterized by comprising: The water softener comprises the salt amount sensor according to any one of claims 1-9.