Emergency water storage tank for households with automatic valve system in case of power or pressure failure and optional drinking water treatment.
An integrated emergency water storage tank with automatic valves addresses the challenge of providing a reliable and hygienic emergency drinking water supply by maintaining freshness and isolating it from the main supply during failures, offering a cost-effective and low-maintenance solution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KÜHN FELIX HANS
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing household water supply systems fail to provide a reliable and hygienic emergency drinking water supply during pressure or power outages without the need for additional containers, and there is a lack of automatic isolation to maintain water freshness.
An integrated emergency water storage tank with automatic valves that disconnects from the water supply during failures, ensuring continuous freshness and automatic isolation, optionally with a drinking water filter or treatment system.
Provides a reliable, cost-effective, and low-maintenance emergency drinking water supply by maintaining water freshness and isolating it from the main supply during failures, ensuring self-sufficiency and hygiene.
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Abstract
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Summary
[0001] The invention relates to an emergency water storage tank that is integrated into a household's water supply as a bypass. Continuous flow keeps the water fresh, and in emergencies such as pressure or power outages, the tank is automatically disconnected from the water supply. This ensures a hygienic and independent drinking water supply for the household without the need for additional containers (e.g., bottles) and their storage. A drinking water filter or treatment system can be added as an option. Explan
[0002] The invention combines the simple storage of drinking water with the ability to keep it fresh and provide it independently. The storage tank is installed directly into the existing water line. During normal operation, the tank is filled by a continuous flow, ensuring the water remains fresh. In the event of a drinking water supply failure, caused by a drop in pressure or a power outage, the inlet and outlet valves close automatically. This isolates the storage tank from the water line, so the stored water remains clean and self-sufficient. This solution offers a reliable, cost-effective, and low-maintenance way to supply households with drinking water in emergencies. Key features of the invention • Freshness is maintained through continuous flow. • Automatic disconnection in case of pressure or power failure. • Integration as a bypass in household water pipes. • Optional drinking water treatment. • Suitable for emergency care of private households. Reference symbol list
[0003] Emergency water storage tank for households with automatic valve system in case of power or pressure failure and optional drinking water treatment. 1 (Main) water pipe 2 Inlet System 3. Valve (closes in case of no / low pressure and / or power failure) 4 Water tanks (stainless steel, drinking water) 6 inspection and cleaning hatches 6 Water level indicator 7. Tap (emergency water supply / drainage). Water filter or water treatment system can be added here. 8 Process System 9 feet or wall mount
Claims
[1] Emergency water storage for households with an automatic valve system in case of power or pressure failure and optional drinking water treatment, consisting of a water tank, inlet and outlet valves to ensure the supply and quality, and a drain tap for water withdrawal. For integration into existing household water lines: Simple integration as a bypass into the water line allows for easy installation in various locations in the household. Continuous flow keeps the stored water fresh at all times. [2] System according to claim 1, wherein the inlet and outlet valves are designed to close automatically in the event of a pressure drop and / or power failure, disconnecting the storage from the supply line and keeping the stored water self-sufficient and hygienic. [3] System according to claim 1, which is optionally equipped with a drinking water filter or water treatment unit. [4] System according to claim 1, which ensures the emergency supply of drinking water in private households.