An automatic pre-position backflushing filter device for hydroelectric power generation
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521486568.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-15
AI Technical Summary
[0002]传统自来水管长期使用后易因杂质沉积、微生物附着导致水质下降,现有解决方案主要依赖人工拆卸冲洗或高压水枪物理清洁,存在作业周期长、人工成本高且需中断供水的弊端,尤其对于埋地管道或高层建筑来说,传统机械冲洗存在施工空间受限、设备接入困难等问题
[0015] 1. This utility model incorporates a hydroelectric power generation module to generate electricity from water flow, providing power to the control module and achieving energy self-sufficiency. It also features a clean water outlet channel, which, according to a preset program, is driven by the control module to periodically open. This channel uses water flow to flush the inner walls of the pipes, discharging impurities and microorganisms, effectively preventing impurity deposition and microbial adhesion. The entire system has a simple structure, requires no external power supply, and can be installed on tap water pipes to achieve automated self-cleaning, significantly improving water quality safety and pipe lifespan while reducing manual maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tap water pipes, and in particular to an automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional water pipes are prone to water quality deterioration due to impurity buildup and microbial adhesion after long-term use. Existing solutions mainly rely on manual disassembly and flushing or physical cleaning with high-pressure water guns, which have drawbacks such as long operation cycles, high labor costs, and the need to interrupt water supply. This is especially true for buried pipelines or high-rise buildings, where traditional mechanical flushing faces challenges such as limited construction space and difficulties in equipment integration. Although some self-flushing technologies for pipelines have emerged in recent years, they mostly rely on external water pumps or complex structures, resulting in high energy consumption, high maintenance costs, and poor compatibility with existing water pipe systems. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing an automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation. It provides a hardware foundation for realizing the automatic self-cleaning of tap water pipelines, eliminating the need for external power supply, significantly improving water quality safety and pipeline lifespan, while reducing manual maintenance costs.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an automatic pre-backwash filter device for hydropower generation, including pipe fittings, a hydropower generation module, a control module, and a control valve. The pipe fittings are provided with interconnected water inlet channel, domestic water outlet channel, and clean water outlet channel. The hydropower generation module is set in the water inlet channel and generates electricity by water flow. The control valve is set on the clean water outlet channel to control whether the clean water outlet channel is open or closed. The hydropower generation module and the control valve are electrically connected to the control module. The hydropower generation module supplies power to the control module. The control module controls the opening and closing of the control valve according to a preset program.
[0005] Furthermore, it also includes an energy storage module for storing electrical energy, which is electrically connected to the control module in both directions.
[0006] Furthermore, the control module includes a charging unit, a BMS, and a main control unit. The hydroelectric power generation module is electrically connected to the input terminal of the charging unit, the output terminal of the charging unit is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit, and the BMS and the main control unit are electrically connected to the control valve.
[0007] Furthermore, the control valve includes a valve and an actuator for driving the valve to switch on and off. The control module also includes a voltage regulation unit. The input terminal of the voltage regulation unit is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit, and the output terminal of the voltage regulation unit is electrically connected to the actuator.
[0008] Furthermore, the voltage regulation unit is a DC / DC converter; the actuator is a drive motor.
[0009] Furthermore, the hydroelectric power generation module is a hydroelectric generator.
[0010] Furthermore, the energy storage module is a lithium battery pack.
[0011] Furthermore, the pipe fitting is T-shaped, the water inlet channel is coaxially arranged with the household water outlet channel, and the axis of the water inlet channel is perpendicular to the axis of the clean water outlet channel; the water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet pipe of the tap water pipe, the household water outlet channel is connected to the water outlet pipe of the tap water pipe, and the clean water outlet channel is connected to the sewage pipe.
[0012] Furthermore, the control module also includes a Bluetooth unit, which is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit.
[0013] Furthermore, the control module is located outside the pipe fitting.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This utility model incorporates a hydroelectric power generation module to generate electricity from water flow, providing power to the control module and achieving energy self-sufficiency. It also features a clean water outlet channel, which, according to a preset program, is driven by the control module to periodically open. This channel uses water flow to flush the inner walls of the pipes, discharging impurities and microorganisms, effectively preventing impurity deposition and microbial adhesion. The entire system has a simple structure, requires no external power supply, and can be installed on tap water pipes to achieve automated self-cleaning, significantly improving water quality safety and pipe lifespan while reducing manual maintenance costs.
[0016] 2. This utility model also includes an energy storage module to store electricity, which can ensure continuous operation of the device when the flow rate is low.
[0017] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; however, the automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of this utility model;
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Pipe fittings; 11. Water inlet channel; 12. Domestic water outlet channel; 13. Clean water outlet channel; 2. Hydroelectric generator; 3. Valves; 4. BMS and main control unit; 5. Drive motor; 6. Lithium battery pack; 7. DC / DC converter; 8. Charging unit. Detailed Implementation
[0020] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "equipped with", "connected", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0021] Please see Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation, comprising a pipe fitting 1, a hydropower generation module, a control module, and a control valve. The pipe fitting 1 has an interconnected inlet channel 11, a domestic water outlet channel 12, and a clean water outlet channel 13. The hydropower generation module is disposed in the inlet channel 11 and generates electricity driven by water flow. The control valve is disposed on the clean water outlet channel 13 to control whether the clean water outlet channel 13 is open or closed. The hydropower generation module and the control valve are electrically connected to the control module, and the hydropower generation module supplies power to the control module. The control module controls the opening and closing of the control valve according to a preset program. Specifically, the hydropower generation module is a hydroelectric generator 2.
[0022] This invention also includes an energy storage module for storing electrical energy, which is electrically connected to the control module in both directions. Specifically, the energy storage module is a lithium battery pack 6.
[0023] The control module includes a charging unit 8, a battery management system (BMS), and a main control unit 4. The hydroelectric power generation module is electrically connected to the input terminal of the charging unit 4, and the output terminal of the charging unit 4 is electrically connected to the BMS and main control unit 4 for charging. The BMS and main control unit 4 are electrically connected to the control valve. Specifically, the BMS and main control unit 4 are bidirectionally electrically connected to the lithium battery pack 6. Excess electricity generated by the hydroelectric generator 2 is stored in the lithium battery pack 6 via the BMS and main control unit 4, ensuring continuous operation of the device at low flow rates. The BMS and main control unit 4 can monitor the charging and discharging status of the lithium battery pack 6 and can control the opening and closing of the control valve according to a preset program.
[0024] The control valve includes a valve 3 and an actuator to drive the valve to open and close. The control module also includes a voltage regulation unit. The input terminal of the voltage regulation unit is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit 4, and the output terminal of the voltage regulation unit is electrically connected to the actuator. Specifically, the voltage regulation unit is a DC / DC converter 7, and the actuator is a drive motor 5. That is, the input terminal of the DC / DC converter 7 is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit 4, and the output terminal of the DC / DC converter 7 is electrically connected to the drive motor 5, so as to convert the input voltage into 12V / 24V to power the drive motor 5. The drive motor 5 can be timed by the BMS and the main control unit 4 through a preset program, thereby realizing the timed opening and closing of the valve 3, and thus realizing the periodic self-cleaning of the tap water pipeline.
[0025] The pipe fitting 1 is T-shaped. The water inlet channel 11 is coaxially arranged with the domestic water outlet channel 12. The axis of the water inlet channel 11 is perpendicular to the axis of the clean water outlet channel 13, but is not limited thereto. The water inlet channel 11 is connected to the water inlet pipe, the domestic water outlet channel 12 is connected to the outlet pipe of the tap water pipe for normal domestic water use, and the clean water outlet channel 13 is connected to the sewage pipe so that impurities and microorganisms are discharged from the clean water outlet channel 13 into the sewage pipe when the valve 3 is opened. In other embodiments, the pipe fitting may be Y-shaped.
[0026] The control module also includes a Bluetooth unit, which is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit for remote control. The Bluetooth unit can be configured or not configured according to user needs. In other embodiments, the Bluetooth unit can be replaced with other wireless communication units to transmit the system status to the receiving end, realizing functions such as data monitoring and control.
[0027] The control module is located outside the pipe fitting 1. Specifically, the control module can be located inside a control box, and the control box can be installed outside the pipe fitting 1.
[0028] This utility model discloses an automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation, providing a hardware foundation for the automated self-cleaning of tap water pipelines. This eliminates the need for an external power source, significantly improving water quality safety and pipeline lifespan while reducing manual maintenance costs. The circuits controlling the charging unit 8, BMS, main control unit 4, voltage regulation unit, Bluetooth unit, and valve 3 are all conventional circuits in the prior art and will not be described further.
[0029] This utility model discloses an automatic pre-backwash filter device for hydropower generation, which can be installed on a tap water pipe. The inlet channel 11 is connected to the inlet pipe, and the household water outlet channel 12 is connected to the outlet pipe of the tap water pipe. By setting up a hydropower generation module, it generates electricity using water flow to provide power to the control module, achieving energy self-sufficiency. The pipe fitting 1 is equipped with a clean water outlet channel 13, which is connected to the sewage pipe. The control module can drive a control valve to periodically open the clean water outlet channel 13 according to a preset program, using water flow to flush the inner wall of the pipe fitting 1, i.e., flushing the entire inner wall of the tap water pipe, and discharging impurities and microorganisms from the clean water outlet channel 13 to the sewage pipe, effectively preventing the deposition of impurities and the adhesion of microorganisms in the pipe. The entire system requires no external power supply, achieving automated self-cleaning of the tap water pipe, significantly improving water quality safety and the service life of the tap water pipe, while reducing manual maintenance costs. In addition, it includes an energy storage module to store electricity, ensuring continuous operation of the device at low flow rates.
[0030] The present invention relates to an automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation. The parts not described herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.
[0031] The above embodiments are only used to further illustrate an automatic pre-backwash filter device for hydropower generation according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation, characterized in that: The device includes pipe fittings, a hydroelectric power generation module, a control module, and a control valve. The pipe fittings have interconnected inlet channels, domestic water outlet channels, and clean water outlet channels. The hydroelectric power generation module is located in the inlet channel and generates electricity through water flow. The control valve is located on the clean water outlet channel to control whether the clean water outlet channel is open or closed. The hydroelectric power generation module and the control valve are electrically connected to the control module, the hydroelectric power generation module supplies power to the control module, and the control module controls the opening and closing of the control valve according to a preset program.
2. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an energy storage module for storing electrical energy, which is electrically connected to the control module in both directions.
3. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module includes a charging unit, a BMS, and a main control unit. The hydroelectric power generation module is electrically connected to the input terminal of the charging unit, the output terminal of the charging unit is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit, and the BMS and the main control unit are electrically connected to the control valve.
4. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control valve includes a valve and an actuator that drives the valve to open and close. The control module also includes a voltage regulation unit. The input terminal of the voltage regulation unit is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit, and the output terminal of the voltage regulation unit is electrically connected to the actuator.
5. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The voltage regulation unit is a DC / DC converter; The actuator is a drive motor.
6. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydropower generation module is a hydropower generator.
7. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The energy storage module is a lithium battery pack.
8. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe fitting is T-shaped, the water inlet channel is coaxial with the household water outlet channel, and the axis of the water inlet channel is perpendicular to the axis of the clean water outlet channel; the water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet pipe of the tap water pipe, the household water outlet channel is connected to the water outlet pipe of the tap water pipe, and the clean water outlet channel is connected to the sewage pipe.
9. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control module also includes a Bluetooth unit, which is electrically connected to the BMS and the main control unit.
10. The automatic pre-backwash filtration device for hydropower generation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module is located outside the pipe fitting.