Low-pressure water supply structure of Internet of Things
By introducing multiple secondary sub-units and main sub-units into the IoT low-pressure water supply system, and combining fixed ring and threaded connection design, the problems of single function and inaccurate flow measurement are solved, realizing the accuracy of multi-terminal water supply and flow monitoring, and improving the stability and scalability of the system.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520114308.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing IoT-based low-pressure water supply systems, pipeline sub-units have limited functions, inaccurate water flow measurement, and inconvenient management of multiple units.
An IoT-based low-pressure water supply structure was designed, including a pressure tank, a cold water tank, a self-priming booster pump, a flow switch, a main unit, and multiple secondary units. The secondary units are connected to the main unit to achieve simultaneous water supply. The main unit is connected to a flow meter to monitor the clean water flow in real time. Fixed rings and threaded connections are used to ensure the stability of the water pipes.
It enhances the system's flexibility and scalability, ensures accurate flow measurement, prevents water pipes from loosening or falling off, and improves the stability and efficiency of the water supply system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of low-pressure water supply technology, specifically to an Internet of Things (IoT) low-pressure water supply structure. Background Technology
[0002] Networked low-pressure water supply refers to using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor and control the pressure and flow of a water supply system, enabling more intelligent water resource management. In traditional water supply systems, pressure and flow control typically relies on manual operation and periodic inspections, which can lead to water waste and system instability. IoT technology, however, allows for real-time monitoring of water supply network pressure and flow data, and enables automatic adjustments via remote control systems, thereby improving water supply efficiency and reliability.
[0003] In IoT-based low-pressure water supply systems, various sensors and actuators are typically installed to collect and control data. For example, pressure sensors monitor water pressure in pipes, flow sensors measure the rate of water flow, and temperature and water quality sensors monitor water quality. These sensors transmit data to a central control system, which analyzes the data and makes corresponding decisions, such as adjusting the operating status of pump stations or opening or closing valves, to maintain appropriate water pressure and flow.
[0004] In existing IoT pipeline sub-units or IoT metering water supply systems, for low-pressure water supply, there are often problems such as limited functionality of pipeline sub-units, inaccurate water flow measurement, and inconvenience in managing multiple water supply units. Therefore, these systems do not meet the current needs. To address this, we propose an IoT low-pressure water supply structure. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model provides an IoT low-pressure water supply structure, which has the beneficial effect of simultaneously supplying water to multiple terminal devices. It solves the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the limited functionality of existing IoT pipeline sub-units or IoT metering water supply systems, in the case of low-pressure water supply, the inaccurate measurement of water flow, and the inconvenience of managing water supply from multiple machines.
[0006] This utility model provides the following technical solution: an IoT low-pressure water supply structure, including a pressure tank, a cold water tank, a water pipe, a self-priming booster pump, a flow switch, a main unit, and a secondary unit. The secondary unit is located on the side of the main unit and on one side of the pressure tank. The cold water tank is located on the other side of the pressure tank. The water pipe connects the pressure tank and the cold water tank. The self-priming booster pump is mounted on the water pipe. A water hammer eliminator is mounted on the side of the self-priming booster pump. An inlet solenoid valve is mounted on the side of the water hammer eliminator. The flow switch is mounted on the side of the inlet solenoid valve. A TDS probe is installed on the side of the flow switch. A flow meter is mounted on the side of the TDS probe. An inlet is provided at the end of the water pipe.
[0007] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, the secondary sub-units are provided in three parts, and the three secondary sub-units are connected to the main sub-unit by a first connecting pipe, and the main sub-unit is connected to the flow meter by a second connecting pipe.
[0008] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, the water pipe includes a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe. The first branch pipe is located at the bottom side of the second branch pipe. One end of the first branch pipe is connected to the flow meter and the first branch pipe is connected to the cold water tank. One end of the second branch pipe is connected to the flow meter and the other end of the second branch pipe is connected to the pressure tank.
[0009] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, a connecting end is installed on the end of the second connecting pipe, and a connecting port corresponding to the connecting end is opened on the main unit, and the connecting end is plugged into the connecting port.
[0010] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, the water pipe is fitted with a fixing ring for external installation, the fixing ring is fitted with a fixing plate, the fixing plate is provided with a threaded hole, and a threaded rod is threaded into the threaded hole.
[0011] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, the connection port is provided with an internal threaded ring, the connection end is provided with an external threaded ring, and the external threaded ring is threadedly connected to the internal threaded ring.
[0012] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, the water pipe is fitted with a sealing ring near the water inlet, and the sealing ring is a rubber ring.
[0013] As an optional solution for the IoT low-pressure water supply structure described in this utility model, the bottom of both the main unit and the secondary unit is equipped with anti-slip pads, and the anti-slip pads are made of rubber.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This IoT low-pressure water supply structure, by setting up multiple secondary sub-units and connecting them to the main sub-unit through the first connecting pipe, enables the system to supply water to multiple terminal devices simultaneously, thereby solving the problem of the single function of pipeline sub-units in the existing system and enhancing the system's flexibility and scalability. The main sub-unit is connected to the flow meter through the second connecting pipe to monitor the purified water flow in real time, ensuring the accuracy of the water supply system's flow measurement and solving the problem of inaccurate flow measurement in the existing system.
[0016] 2. This IoT-based low-pressure water supply structure features a fixing ring fitted onto the water pipe, with a fixing plate mounted on the fixing ring. The fixing plate has threaded holes, into which a threaded rod is threadedly inserted. This design makes the water pipe installation more stable and facilitates its fixation to external structures. The threaded connection ensures a secure connection between the water pipe and other equipment, preventing the water pipe from loosening or falling off due to vibration or water pressure fluctuations. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of the main structure of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of other planar structures of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 110, Pressure tank; 111, Cold water tank; 112, Water pipe; 113, Self-priming booster pump; 114, Flow switch; 115, Main unit; 116, Secondary unit; 117, Water hammer eliminator; 118, Inlet solenoid valve; 119, TDS probe; 120, Flow meter; 121, Inlet; 122, First connecting pipe; 123, Second connecting pipe; 124, First branch pipe; 125, Second branch pipe; 126, Connecting end; 127, Connecting port; 130, Fixing ring; 131, Fixing plate; 132, Threaded hole; 133, Threaded rod; 134, Internal threaded ring; 135, External threaded ring; 140, Sealing ring; 141, Anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] Example 1: This example aims to address the shortcomings of existing IoT-enabled water supply systems with pipeline units or IoT metering devices. In low-pressure water supply scenarios, these systems often suffer from issues such as limited functionality of the pipeline units, inaccurate flow measurement by the water purification flow meter (120), and inconvenient management of multiple water supply lines (112). Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 1-4 A low-pressure water supply structure for the Internet of Things (IoT) includes a pressure tank 110, a cold water tank 111, a water pipe 112, a self-priming booster pump 113, a flow switch 114, a main unit 115, and a secondary unit 116. The secondary unit 116 is located to the side of the main unit 115 and to one side of the pressure tank 110. The cold water tank 111 is located to the other side of the pressure tank 110. The water pipe 112 connects the pressure tank 110 and the cold water tank 111. The self-priming booster pump 113 is mounted on the water pipe 112. A water hammer eliminator 117 is mounted on the side of the self-priming booster pump 113. An inlet solenoid valve 118 is mounted on the side of the water hammer eliminator 117. A flow switch 114 is mounted on the side of the inlet solenoid valve 118. A TDS probe 119 is mounted on the side of the flow switch 114. A flow meter 120 is mounted on the side of the TDS probe 119. An inlet 121 is provided at the end of the water pipe 112.
[0024] There are three secondary sub-units 116. The three secondary sub-units 116 are connected to the main sub-unit 115 by a first connecting pipe 122. The main sub-unit 115 is connected to the flow meter 120 by a second connecting pipe 123.
[0025] The water pipe 112 includes a first branch pipe 124 and a second branch pipe 125. The first branch pipe 124 is located at the bottom of the second branch pipe 125. One end of the first branch pipe 124 is connected to the flow meter 120 and the cold water tank 111. One end of the second branch pipe 125 is connected to the flow meter 120, and the other end of the second branch pipe 125 is connected to the pressure tank 110. A connecting end 126 is installed on the end of the second connecting pipe 123. The main unit 115 has a connecting port 127 corresponding to the connecting end 126, and the connecting end 126 is inserted into the connecting port 127.
[0026] If the main control board of the device's IoT system has water, but the cold water tank 111, pressure tank 110, and the sub-unit connected to the sub-unit connection port 127 are in a water shortage state, the high-pressure switch will close and conduct. Simultaneously, the inlet solenoid valve 118 will be energized and open the water circuit switch. Cold purified water flows through the inlet 121, through the self-priming booster pump 113, water hammer eliminator 117, inlet solenoid valve 118, high-pressure check valve, high-pressure switch, TDS probe, and high-precision flow meter 120, respectively, into the cold water tank 111, pressure tank 110, and the sub-unit connected to the sub-unit connection port 127. If the inlet pressure is too low, the self-priming booster pump 113 will also draw water from the pipeline to the cold water tank 111, pressure tank 110, and the sub-unit connected to the sub-unit connection port 127. Once the main sub-unit 115, cold water tank 111, pressure tank 110, and the sub-unit connected to the sub-unit connection port 127 are all full, the high-pressure switch will trip. The device enters standby mode.
[0027] When the water consumption in the device's IoT main control board reaches 0, the IoT main control board will enter a locked state, and the water inlet solenoid valve 118 will lose power and enter a water circuit closed state.
[0028] In this embodiment, by setting up multiple secondary sub-units 116 and connecting them to the main sub-unit 115 via the first connecting pipe 122, the system can simultaneously supply water to multiple terminal devices, thereby solving the problem of the single function of pipeline sub-units in the existing system and enhancing the system's flexibility and scalability. The main sub-unit 115 is connected to the flow meter 120 via the second connecting pipe 123 to monitor the purified water flow in real time, ensuring the accuracy of the flow meter 120 in the water supply system and solving the problem of inaccurate flow meter readings in the existing system.
[0029] Example 2 aims to address the problem of water pipe 112 becoming loose or detached due to vibration or water pressure fluctuations. This example is an improvement upon Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-4 A retaining ring 130 for external installation is fitted onto the water pipe 112. A retaining plate 131 is mounted on the retaining ring 130. A threaded hole 132 is formed on the retaining plate 131, and a threaded rod 133 is threaded into the threaded hole 132. An internal threaded ring 134 is provided in the connection port 127, and an external threaded ring 135 is provided on the outside of the connection end 126. The external threaded ring 135 is threadedly connected to the internal threaded ring 134.
[0030] A sealing ring 140, made of rubber, is fitted over the water pipe 112 near the water inlet 121. The sealing ring 140 provides good elasticity and sealing performance, effectively preventing leakage between the water pipe 112 and the water inlet 121. Anti-slip pads 141, also made of rubber, are installed at the bottom of both the main unit 115 and the secondary unit 116. These anti-slip pads provide good anti-slip performance, effectively preventing the equipment from sliding due to vibration or external forces during operation, thus improving the stability and safety of the equipment.
[0031] In this embodiment: a fixing ring 130 is fitted onto the water pipe 112, and a fixing plate 131 is mounted on the fixing ring 130. The fixing plate 131 has a threaded hole 132, and a threaded rod 133 is threaded into the threaded hole 132. This design makes the installation of the water pipe 112 more stable and facilitates its fixation to the external structure. The threaded connection ensures that the water pipe 112 is firmly connected to other equipment, preventing the water pipe 112 from loosening or falling off due to vibration or water pressure fluctuations.
[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An Internet of Things low-pressure water supply structure, comprising a pressure barrel (110), a cold water tank (111), a water pipe (112), a self-suction booster pump (113), a water flow switch (114), a main branch (115) and a secondary branch (116), characterized in that: The secondary branch (116) is located on the side of the main branch (115), the secondary branch (116) is located on one side of the pressure barrel (110), the cold water tank (111) is located on the other side of the pressure barrel (110), the water pipe (112) connects the pressure barrel (110) and the cold water tank (111), the self-suction booster pump (113) is arranged on the water pipe (112), the water hammer eliminator (117) is arranged on the side of the self-suction booster pump (113), the water inlet electromagnetic valve (118) is arranged on the side of the water hammer eliminator (117), the water flow switch (114) is arranged on the side of the water inlet electromagnetic valve (118), the TDS probe (119) is installed on the side of the water flow switch (114), the flow meter (120) is arranged on the side of the TDS probe (119), and the water inlet (121) is arranged at the end of the water pipe (112).
2. The Internet of Things low-pressure water supply structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary branch (116) is provided with three, three The secondary branch (116) is connected between the main branch (115) and the first connecting pipe (122), and the main branch (115) and the flow meter (120) are connected by the second connecting pipe (123).
3. The Internet of Things low-pressure water supply structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pipe (112) includes a first branch pipe (124) and a second branch pipe (125), the first branch pipe (124) is located on the bottom side of the second branch pipe (125), one end of the first branch pipe (124) is connected with the flow meter (120), the first branch pipe (124) is connected with the cold water tank (111), one end of the second branch pipe (125) is connected with the flow meter (120), the other end of the second branch pipe (125) is connected with the pressure barrel (110), and the first branch pipe (124) is connected with the second branch pipe (125).
4. The Internet of Things low-pressure water supply structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the second connecting pipe (123) is provided with a connecting end (126), the main branch (115) is provided with a connecting hole (127) corresponding to the connecting end (126), and the connecting end (126) is inserted into the connecting hole (127).
5. The Internet of Things low pressure water supply structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water pipe (112) is provided with a fixing ring (130) for external installation, the fixing ring (130) is provided with a fixing plate (131), the fixing plate (131) is provided with a threaded hole (132), and the threaded hole (132) is provided with a threaded rod (133) screwed therein.
6. The Internet of Things low pressure water supply structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting hole (127) is provided with an internal thread ring (134), and the connecting end (126) is provided with an external thread ring (135), the external thread ring (135) is screwed with the internal thread ring (134).
7. The Internet of Things low pressure water supply structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pipe (112) is provided with a sealing ring (140) close to the water inlet (121), and the sealing ring (140) is a rubber ring.
8. The Internet of Things low pressure water supply structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main branch (115) and the secondary branch (116) are provided with anti-skid pads (141) on the bottom, and the anti-skid pads (141) are rubber pads.