Self-cleaning intelligent water tank for self-building house

By introducing ultrasonic cleaning rods and an automated control system into the water tanks of self-built houses, the problems of difficult water tank cleaning and safety risks have been solved, achieving efficient and safe self-cleaning results.

CN224063574UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31FUJIAN UNIV OF TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Cleaning the inside of water tanks in self-built houses in rural areas is difficult and poses safety risks, affecting cleaning efficiency and quality.

Method used

It uses components such as ultrasonic cleaning rods, solenoid valves and water quality sensors to achieve intelligent cleaning inside the water tank through automated control. The ultrasonic cleaning rods and nozzles clean the inner wall of the water tank in all directions, avoiding cleaning dead corners.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and quality of water tank cleaning, reduces the safety risks for cleaning personnel, and achieves intelligent self-cleaning operation.

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Abstract

The self-cleaning intelligent water tank comprises a water tank body, a control panel, an ultrasonic cleaning rod, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a blow-off pipe, a first electromagnetic valve, a second electromagnetic valve, a third electromagnetic valve, a water quality sensor, a bypass pipe, a pipeline and a spray head. When the water quality sensor monitors that the water quality does not conform to a preset value, all the electromagnetic valves are closed, the interior of the water tank body is cleaned through the ultrasonic cleaning rod, after cleaning is completed, the first electromagnetic valve is opened to discharge tap water along the blow-off pipe, and the inlet a and the outlet c of the third electromagnetic valve are opened while the tap water is discharged; a part of water enters the pipeline along the by-pass pipe, the inner wall of the box body is further flushed in all directions through pressurization of the spray head, the conditions that cleaning dead corners occur and large-particle matter in tap water is attached to the inner wall of the box body during drainage are prevented, the safety risk of cleaning personnel is reduced through the arrangement of the device, and the service life of the cleaning personnel is prolonged. And the cleaning efficiency and quality of the box body are also obviously improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water tank cleaning technology, specifically a self-cleaning smart water tank for self-built houses. Background Technology

[0002] In rural areas, self-built houses commonly use rooftop water tanks for water supply. While these tanks offer some convenience to residents, they also require regular cleaning to prevent the growth of bacteria, algae, and other harmful microorganisms. However, the relatively small vertical space makes it difficult for people to enter the tanks for cleaning, and climbing to clean them poses a significant safety risk of tipping over, thus affecting the cleaning efficiency and quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-cleaning smart water tank for self-built houses to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-cleaning smart water tank for self-built houses, comprising a tank body and a control panel. An ultrasonic cleaning rod is installed inside the tank body. An inlet pipe is installed at the upper inlet of the tank body, an outlet pipe is installed at the lower outlet of the tank body, and a drain pipe is installed at the bottom drain outlet of the tank body. A first solenoid valve is installed on the drain pipe, a second solenoid valve is installed on the inlet pipe, and a third solenoid valve is installed on the outlet pipe. A water quality sensor is installed between the outlet and the third solenoid valve on the outlet pipe. The third solenoid valve is a three-way valve, comprising an upper inlet (a), an upper outlet (b), and a lower outlet (c). A bypass pipe is connected to the lower outlet (c) of the third solenoid valve. A pipe is installed on the inner wall of the tank body, with the inlet of the pipe connected to the outlet of the bypass pipe. Multiple nozzles are formed on the surface of the pipe.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment, the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, the third solenoid valve, and the water quality sensor are electrically connected to the control panel.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, a piezoelectric ceramic actuator is provided on the top surface of the water tank body, and the output end of the piezoelectric ceramic actuator is connected to the upper end of the ultrasonic cleaning rod.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a fixing groove is fixedly provided at the bottom of the water tank body, and the fixing groove cooperates with the bottom of the ultrasonic cleaning rod.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a liquid level sensor is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the water tank.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the piezoelectric ceramic actuator and the liquid level sensor are electrically connected to the control panel, respectively.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the water tank is provided with multiple sets of cylindrical supports.

[0011] As can be seen from the technical solution provided by this utility model above, the beneficial effects of the self-cleaning smart water tank for self-built houses provided by this utility model are:

[0012] In this invention, when the water quality sensor on the outlet pipe detects that the water quality does not meet the preset value, the first, second, and third solenoid valves are closed. An ultrasonic cleaning rod is used to clean the inside of the water tank. After cleaning, the first solenoid valve is opened to discharge tap water through the drain pipe. At the same time as discharging the tap water, the inlet (a) and outlet (c) of the third solenoid valve are opened, allowing some water to enter the pipeline through the bypass pipe. The nozzle is then used to pressurize and further rinse the inner wall of the tank from all directions, cleaning large particles of tap water that adhere to the inner wall of the tank during drainage, and preventing cleaning dead spots. The above-mentioned device not only reduces the safety risks for cleaning personnel but also significantly improves the cleaning efficiency and quality of the tank. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the third solenoid valve structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control principle of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Water tank body; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Bypass pipe; 4. Ultrasonic cleaning rod; 5. Fixing slot; 6. First solenoid valve; 7. Drain pipe; 8. Second solenoid valve; 9. Third solenoid valve; 10. Outlet pipe; 11. Piezoelectric ceramic actuator; 12. Liquid level sensor; 13. Bracket; 14. Control panel; 15. Water quality sensor; 16. Pipeline; 17. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0018] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.

[0020] Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] like Figure 1-3 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a self-cleaning smart water tank for self-built houses, including a water tank body 1 and a control panel 14. An ultrasonic cleaning rod 4 is installed inside the water tank body 1. An inlet pipe 2 is installed at the upper water inlet of the water tank body 1, an outlet pipe 10 is installed at the lower water outlet of the water tank body 1, and a drain pipe 7 is installed at the bottom drain outlet of the water tank body 1. A first solenoid valve 6 is installed on the drain pipe 7, and a second solenoid valve 8 is installed on the inlet pipe 2. The outlet pipe 10... A third solenoid valve 9 is installed on the water tank 10. A water quality sensor 15 is installed between the water outlet and the third solenoid valve 9. The third solenoid valve 9 is a three-way valve. The third solenoid valve includes an upper inlet (a), an upper outlet (b), and a lower outlet (c). A bypass pipe 3 is connected to the lower outlet (c) of the third solenoid valve 9. A pipe 16 is installed on the inner wall of the water tank 1. The inlet of the pipe 16 is connected to the outlet of the bypass pipe 3. Multiple sets of nozzles 17 are opened on the surface of the pipe 16.

[0023] The first solenoid valve 6, the second solenoid valve 8, the third solenoid valve 9, and the water quality sensor 15 are electrically connected to the control panel 14. A piezoelectric ceramic actuator 11 is provided on the top surface of the water tank body 1. The output end of the piezoelectric ceramic actuator 11 is connected to the upper end of the ultrasonic cleaning rod 4. A fixing slot 5 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the water tank body 1. The fixing slot 5 cooperates with the bottom end of the ultrasonic cleaning rod 4. A liquid level sensor 12 is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the water tank body 1. The piezoelectric ceramic actuator 11 and the liquid level sensor 12 are electrically connected to the control panel 14. Multiple sets of cylindrical brackets 13 are provided at the bottom end of the water tank body 1.

[0024] The water tank body 1 and the water outlet pipe 10 can be equipped with a filter screen (not shown in the figure) to prevent large particles in the tap water from entering the water outlet pipe 10. At the same time, it can also ensure that there are no large particles in the tap water entering the bypass pipe 3 for rinsing, thereby improving the cleaning quality of the water tank body 1.

[0025] The ultrasonic cleaning rod 4 can be configured as a waterproof cleaning rod. The piezoelectric ceramic driver 11 can adjust the frequency of the ultrasonic cleaning rod 4 according to the actual situation. The fixing slot 5 can be adjusted according to the shape of the bottom end of the ultrasonic cleaning rod 4.

[0026] The aforementioned liquid level sensor 12 monitors the water level in the water tank in real time to ensure that the water level is within a safe range, preventing problems such as overflow or running dry during the cleaning process. The liquid level sensor 12 detects the water level in the water tank in real time, which can prevent the water tank from being too full for a long time, causing bacteria to grow in the tap water and affecting the water quality.

[0027] The control panel 14 is electrically connected to the first solenoid valve 6, the second solenoid valve 8, the third solenoid valve 9, the piezoelectric ceramic actuator 11, the liquid level sensor 12, and the water quality sensor 15. The control panel 14 controls the above devices and displays the various data in the water tank on the control panel 14 in real time, making the cleaning process more automated and intelligent.

[0028] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: When the water quality sensor 15 on the outlet pipe 10 detects that the water quality does not meet the preset value, it transmits the monitoring information to the control panel 14. The control panel 14 closes the first solenoid valve 6, the second solenoid valve 8, and the third solenoid valve 9, and starts the piezoelectric ceramic actuator 11 to drive the ultrasonic cleaning rod 4 to clean the inside of the water tank 1. After cleaning, the first solenoid valve 6 is opened to discharge tap water through the drain pipe. At the same time as discharging the tap water, the inlet a and outlet c of the third solenoid valve 9 are opened, allowing some water to enter the pipe 16 through the bypass pipe 3. The water is pressurized by the nozzle 17 and further rinses the inner wall of the tank from all directions, cleaning large particles of tap water adhering to the inner wall of the tank during drainage, preventing cleaning dead spots. After cleaning, the first solenoid valve 6 and the third solenoid valve 9 are closed, and the second solenoid valve 8 is opened to store water in the tank. The above device not only reduces the safety risks for cleaning personnel but also significantly improves the cleaning efficiency and quality of the tank.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning smart water tank for self-built houses, comprising a tank body (1) and a control panel (14), characterized in that: The water tank body (1) is provided with an ultrasonic cleaning rod (4), the upper end of the water tank body (1) is provided with a water inlet pipe (2), the lower end of the water tank body (1) is provided with a water outlet pipe (10), the bottom of the water tank body (1) is provided with a blowdown pipe (7), the blowdown pipe (7) is provided with a first electromagnetic valve (6), the water inlet pipe (2) is provided with a second electromagnetic valve (8), the water outlet pipe (10) is provided with a third electromagnetic valve (9), the water outlet pipe (10) is provided with a water quality sensor (15) between the water outlet and the third electromagnetic valve (9), the third electromagnetic valve (9) is a three-way valve, the third electromagnetic valve includes an upper end a inlet, an upper end b outlet and a lower end c outlet, the lower end c outlet of the third electromagnetic valve (9) is connected with a bypass pipe (3), the inner wall of the water tank body (1) is provided with a pipeline (16), the pipeline (16) is connected with the water outlet of the bypass pipe (3), and a plurality of spray heads (17) are arranged on the surface of the pipeline (16).

2. The self-cleaning intelligent water tank of the self-built house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first electromagnetic valve (6), the second electromagnetic valve (8), the third electromagnetic valve (9) and the water quality sensor (15) are electrically connected with the control panel (14) respectively.

3. The self-cleaning intelligent water tank of the self-built house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank body (1) is provided with a piezoelectric ceramic driver (11) on the top surface, and the output end of the piezoelectric ceramic driver (11) is connected with the upper end of the ultrasonic cleaning rod (4).

4. The self-cleaning intelligent water tank of the self-built house according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the water tank body (1) is fixedly provided with a fixed clamping groove (5), and the bottom of the ultrasonic cleaning rod (4) is matched with the fixed clamping groove (5).

5. The self-cleaning intelligent water tank of the self-built house according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the water tank body (1) is fixedly provided with a liquid level sensor (12).

6. The self-cleaning intelligent water tank of the self-built house according to claim 5, characterized in that: The piezoelectric ceramic driver (11) and the liquid level sensor (12) are electrically connected with the control panel (14) respectively.

7. The self-cleaning intelligent water tank of the self-built house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water tank body (1) is provided with a plurality of cylindrical supports (13).