A mechanically directed water saving system that collects and reuses standing water in faucets.

Abstract

This invention relates to a mechanically directed water-saving system that collects and reuses standing water in fittings that can be used in residences, hotels, tourism facilities, dormitories, hospitals, healthcare facilities, offices, schools, campus buildings, sports facilities, shopping malls, public buildings, commercial buildings, construction site containers, tiny house structures, caravans, boats, industrial personnel areas, changing rooms, shower rooms, washbasin areas, kitchen faucets and WC cistern systems; its feature is a mode trigger (1) and / or mode selector (4) that mechanically initiates the standing water mode when the user places the shower head or makes a manual selection, a mechanical diverting valve (2) that mechanically changes position with the mode trigger (1) and / or mode selector (4) and redirects the initial cold or warm water flow to the hot water fitting (3) to the alternative collection line, and a hot water fitting (3) whose flow path can be changed with the mechanical diverting valve (2).It has an in-wall microtank (5) which collects the standing water directed by the mechanical diverter valve (2) near the fitting, a float and level control (6) which mechanically controls the water level according to the fill level in the in-wall microtank (5), a safety drain line (7) which transfers the excess water to the drain if the capacity of the in-wall microtank (5) is exceeded, a one-way check valve (8) which allows the water coming out of the in-wall microtank (5) to flow in one direction towards the WC cistern connection (10), an anti-siphon / backflow preventer (9) which prevents reverse flow or siphoning effect that may occur from the WC cistern connection (10) to the system, and a WC cistern connection (10) which conveys the standing water from the in-wall microtank (5) to the WC cistern.

Description

1 TARIFF COLLECTING AND RECYCLING THE STANDING WATER IN FAUCETS. MECHANICALLY CONTROLLED WATER SAVING SYSTEM Technological Field: This invention is suitable for residences, hotels, tourist facilities, dormitories, hospitals, healthcare buildings, offices, schools, campus buildings, sports facilities, shopping malls, public buildings, commercial structures, construction site containers, tiny house structures, caravans, boats, industrial 10 staff areas, changing rooms, shower areas, washroom areas, kitchen standing water in faucets and fixtures that can be used in WC cistern systems It relates to a mechanically directed water-saving system that collects and reuses water. State of the Art: 15 In plumbing applications, at fixture points such as shower, sink and kitchen faucets. Different systems are used to shorten the time it takes to access hot water. systems include pumped hot water recirculation systems, systems with return lines or Circulation solutions that are not available, timer-controlled or on-demand pumps and 20 In some applications, bypass / crossover valve systems are installed via the cold water line. The primary goal in such systems is to secure the line between the hot water generator and the faucet. to reduce the amount of low-temperature water that has been standing for a while from reaching the user or hot The aim is to ensure that the water reaches the faucet in a shorter time. In known recirculation systems, the water waiting in the hot water line is usually pumped away. With its help, the hot water is redirected back to the hot water generator or the piping loop. Thus The aim is to find water at an even higher temperature when the faucet is turned on. However, this In most cases, these systems rely on electrical energy, pump elements, control units, and It requires suitable installation infrastructure. Especially in applications requiring a return line. 30 Installation costs are increasing, and retrofitting to existing structures is becoming more difficult. the need for maintenance arises. 2 In bypass or crossover valve-based solutions, the low temperature in the hot water line is addressed. It is possible to transfer water to the cold water line under certain conditions. This approach... Although it can reduce the need for an additional return line, it can cause lukewarm water to form in the cold water line. This can happen and negatively affect user comfort. Furthermore, these systems... Instead of using the water for a separate purpose, it is used within the system. 5 Since it relies on circulation, the first stream, which can be called holding water, limited in terms of independent water collection and reuse It remains. Other solutions to reduce the loss of hot water during waiting time include hot 10 Thermostatic shower valves temporarily stop the flow of water when it reaches a certain temperature. These types of valves prevent water from flowing continuously while waiting. While this helps, the first flowing water is collected, stored, and... in a separate reservoir. A comprehensive study was conducted to evaluate its potential for a second use that does not require drinking water. It does not provide water management. 15 Directing sink water to the toilet cistern or water from the shower / sink Systems based on the recovery of greywater are also known. However, these systems generally involve the recycling of water used by the user. This is the case. Therefore, even before the hot water arrives, those who have been waiting and whose usage is 20 The relatively clean water found in the previous stage is separated at a point near the faucet. capture, storage without pumps or with low energy, and then WC reservoirs in areas that do not require drinking water, such as for cleaning or irrigation Current techniques are insufficient for this purpose. Therefore, in known techniques, the water loss that occurs during the hot water holding time is low. with a cost-effective, pump-free, modular system that can be easily implemented in existing structures. There is still a technical need to reduce [the impact of these measures], especially in residential buildings and hotels. Frequent hot water in dormitories, hospitals, campus buildings, public buildings and commercial buildings. The total water consumption wasted at the beginning of each use due to its usage is 30. This is increasing; the energy, installation, maintenance and comfort disadvantages of existing systems are increasing. It does not solve the problem adequately. 3 Description of the invention: The invention allows for the use of faucets such as shower, sink and kitchen taps to provide hot water until it reaches the desired temperature. Instead of letting the cold or lukewarm water that has been sitting idle flow directly down the drain, this water A water conservation system that allows for controlled collection and reuse. 5 It offers an approach. Thus, what necessarily arises at the beginning of each use Holding water loss is reduced, and especially in short-term, frequent uses, the accumulated water is minimized. Total water consumption can be reduced. One of the key advantages of the invention is that it can be used in pumped hot water recirculation systems. the observed continuous electricity consumption, pump operation, complex control elements and additional The advantage is that it reduces the need for a return line. The system is mainly manual or mechanical. Since it can operate, energy requirements can be eliminated or reduced to a minimum. It can be downloaded. This reduces both operating costs and system failures. It reduces the maintenance burden. 15 The invention also offers an advantage in terms of its retrofitting to existing structures. The use of a micro-storage tank or collection container located close to the luminaire provides comprehensive protection. It reduces the need for installation modifications. This allows the system to be integrated into new buildings. It can be used as well as in retrofit applications, which is a more practical and cost-effective solution. 20 It can be used as follows. In the invention, the standing water is collected in a separate collection line and reservoir without being mixed with the cold water line. Because it is managed through, cold spells that can be seen in bypass or crossover valve solutions Even comfort problems such as lukewarm water mixing are reduced. The user waits 25 minutes until hot water is ready. Preventing water waste during this time while increasing the comfort of using the faucet. It can protect. Another advantage of the invention is that the collected water can be used in areas where drinking water quality is not required. It can be reused. Standing water can be used for cleaning, irrigation, or residential purposes. 30 When needed, it can be used for purposes such as filling toilet cisterns. This allows the system to... 4 Not only does it stop the flow of water, but it also wastes the water that would otherwise be wasted. makes it useful for use. The system uses level control elements and a one-way system to reduce the risks of overflow and backflow. 5 with hydraulic safety devices such as flow components and safety overflow line. It can be configured to work safely. This structure ensures safety during water accumulation in the micro-reservoir. It ensures operation and prevents unwanted reverse flows in the reuse pipeline. It helps. The modular nature of the invention allows the same principle to be applied to 10 different faucets, such as shower, sink, and kitchen faucets. It allows application in various luminaire types. The user selects the waiting time. Water mode; the shower head is hung on a special bracket, a manual mode next to the faucet. It can be activated using a selector or similar mechanical interfaces. This allows... The system offers a flexible solution for different building types and usage scenarios. Explaining the Figures: The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. It will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this obvious It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications, and options that could be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It is shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both the methods shaping, as well as the rules and conceptual features of the invention, in the most useful way. It should be understood that they are presented to provide an easily understandable definition. This 25 in the drawings; Figure 1 shows the general view of the system. Figures that will help to understand this invention are shown in the attached image (30). They are numbered and their names are given below. Explanation of References: 1. Mode Trigger (Handset Attachment) 2. Mechanical diverter valve 3. Hot Water Fixture (Shower / Washbasin) 5 4. Mode Selector 5. In-Wall Micro Tank (Built-in Reservoir) 6. Buoy and Level Control 7. Safety Evacuation (Overflow) Line 8. One-Way Check Valve 10 9. Anti-Siphon / Backflow Prevention 10. Toilet Cistern Connection Description of the Invention: The invention relates to the user placing the shower head or making a manual selection and waiting. to the mode trigger (1) and / or mode selector (4) which mechanically start the water mode, By mechanically changing position with the mode trigger (1) and / or mode selector (4), the hot The first cold or warm water flow going to the water fixture (3) is transferred to the alternative collection line to the mechanical diverting valve (2), flow with mechanical diverting valve (2) 20 to the hot water fitting (3) with a changeable path, by the mechanical diverting valve (2) in-wall microtanks that collect the directed waiting water near the faucet (5) mechanically adjusts the water level according to the fill level in the in-wall microtank (5). to the control float and level control (6), in-wall micro tank (5) to the safety discharge line (7), 25 which transfers excess water to the drain if its capacity is exceeded. The water coming out of the in-wall microtank (5) flows towards the WC cistern connection (10) to the one-way check valve (8) which allows it to move in one direction, from the WC cistern connection (10) Anti-siphon / backflow prevents reverse flow or siphoning effect that may occur in the system. to the flow stopper (9), the standing water from the in-wall microtank (5) to the WC cistern It has a conveying WC cistern connection (10). 30 6 The invention relates to a mechanical system that can be set up with a shower head or manually operated by a selection movement. to the mode trigger (1) and mode selector (4) which move the steering valve (2) has. The invention mechanically switches between the holding water position and the normal use position for 5 seconds. It has a mechanical switching valve (2). The invention relates to a hot water fitting integrated into the outlet of a shower, sink or kitchen faucet (3) has. The invention is located close to the luminaire, flush with the wall surface or embedded in the wall. It has an in-wall microtank (5) that is placed inside. The invention provides for the safety discharge of excess water according to the fill level in the in-wall microtank (5). It has a buoy and level control (6) that directs to the line (7). 15 The invention describes the process of passing water from the in-wall microtank (5) through a one-way check valve (8) and an anti- Outlet that passes through the siphon / backflow stopper (9) to the WC cistern connection (10) It has a line. The invention enables the collection and reuse of standing water in hot water fixtures. As part of a stagnant water recovery method aimed at transferring it to the pipeline, the mod The standby water mode is mechanically activated via the trigger (1) or mode selector (4). Activation of the mechanical diverter valve (2) to the standby water flow position bringing in the first cold or warm water from the hot water fixture (3) to the wall micro 25 directing the water into the tank (5), the directed waiting water into the wall microtank (5) accumulation, float and level control of water level in the wall micro tank (5) (6) control, excess water discharged through the safety discharge line (7), accumulated water through one-way check valve (8) and anti-siphon / backflow preventer (9) 30 steps of passing through and transferring the passed water to the WC cistern connection (10) It includes. 7 The invention is made by the user placing the shower head into the mode trigger (1). This includes the step of moving the mechanical steering valve (2). The invention provides mechanical steering by moving the mode selector (4) to its normal operating position. Turning the valve (2) to the position that will give flow to the hot water fitting (3) is step 5 The invention includes a float and level switch when the in-wall microtank (5) is full. the step of the control (6) directing the excess water to the safety drain line (7) It includes. The invention involves a one-way check valve 10 for water accumulating in an in-wall microtank (5) due to gravity. (8) includes the transmission step. The invention involves the transmission from the WC cistern connection (10) to the system. the correct way to prevent reverse flow via anti-siphon / backflow preventer (9) It includes the step. Detailed Description of the Invention: 15 The invention allows for the use of hot water fittings, even when cold or lukewarm water is waiting to be discharged at the start of use. to collect water without wasting it and transfer it to the reuse line It is structured as a stagnant water recovery system. The system works by waiting for water before the user can start using hot water. It starts with activating the mode. In the shower application, the user turns on the shower head. the mode selector is placed on the mode trigger or in the relevant fixture application. This process brings the mod trigger (1) or to the waiting water position. The mode selector (4) moves the mechanical steering valve (2). 25 Mechanical diverter valve (2), hot water when standby water mode is active. It prevents the first water coming to the fitting (3) from flowing directly out and the said It directs the water to an alternative collection line. At this stage, the hot water fitting (3) When switched on, the system runs for 30 minutes before the first cold or lukewarm water that has been waiting in the system is given to the user. It is divided within itself. 8 The stagnant water, which is directed to an alternative collection line, is located near the faucet. The hot water is transferred to the in-wall microtank (5). The in-wall microtank contains the hot water. It temporarily stores the standing water coming from the fitting (3). This tank is walled It can be positioned either embedded or flush with the wall surface. When the in-wall microtank (5) starts to fill, the water level inside the tank floats. and is monitored by level control. Float and level control (6), tank By acting according to the level of water inside, the water level is kept under control. It ensures that it is held. If the capacity of the in-wall microtank (5) is exceeded, the excess water safety discharge It is directed to the line. The safety relief line (7) safely discharges the excess water accumulated in the tank. It directs the water to the drain and prevents overflow within the system. When the holding water collection process is complete or the user reaches the desired hot water level of 15 When it determines that the temperature has been reached, the mode selector (4) is set to the normal operating position. With this process, the mechanical steering valve (2) is returned to its original position. The water that comes to the hot water fixture (3) is returned and directly used by the user. It is presented. The standing water collected in the in-wall microtank (5) is reused from the tank outlet. It moves towards the line. During this flow, the water first passes through the one-way check valve. It passes through. One-way check valve (8), water from inside wall micro tank (5) WC cistern It allows flow towards the connection (10) and prevents flow in the opposite direction. Water passing through the one-way check valve (8) goes through the anti-siphon / backflow preventer. It is progressing. Anti-siphon / backflow preventer (9), WC cistern connection (10) This prevents backflow or siphoning effect in the system. In the final stage, the retaining water is transferred to the reservoir via the WC cistern connection. The water from the in-wall microtank (5) is transferred to the WC cistern connection (10). It ensures that the water is conveyed into the reservoir. Thus, you can wait until the hot water comes out. 9 The water is collected by the system and reused instead of being discharged directly into the drain. It is being transferred to this point. 10 20 30

Claims

REQUESTS 1- The invention is a mechanical device that collects and reuses standing water in faucets. It relates to a directed water conservation system, and its feature is;  Waiting time after the user places the shower head or makes a manual selection 5 the mode trigger (1) and / or mode selector which mechanically start the water mode (4),  By mechanically changing position with the mode trigger (1) and / or mode selector (4) Alternating collection of the first cold or warm water flow to the hot water fixture (3) mechanical diverting valve (2) directing to the line, 10  Hot water fitting with flow path changeable by mechanical diverter valve (2) (3),  the standing water directed by the mechanical diverting valve (2) in-wall micro tank (5) that collects near the fixture,  mechanically adjust the water level according to the fill level in the in-wall microtank (5) 15 float and level control (6),  If the capacity of the in-wall microtank (5) is exceeded, the excess water will be removed. relaying safety evacuation line (7),  WC conveying the standing water from the in-wall microtank (5) to the WC cistern reservoir connection (10), 20  water coming out of the in-wall microtank (5) towards the WC cistern connection (10) one-way check valve (8) which allows it to move in one direction and  Backflow that may occur from the WC cistern connection (10) to the system or It consists of an anti-siphon / backflow preventer (9) which prevents the siphoning effect. 2- The fixtures mentioned in Claim 1 collect and reuse the standing water. It is a mechanically controlled water-saving system, the feature of which is; the shower head by placing or by manual selection movement the mechanical steering valve (2) It is characterized by having a mode trigger (1) and a mode selector (4) that move the mode. It is done. 30 11 3- The fixtures mentioned in Claim 1 that collect and reuse the standing water. It is a mechanically controlled water-saving system, its feature being; a standby water position. mechanical steering that mechanically switches between normal and mechanical operating positions It is characterized by having a valve (2). 4- The fixtures mentioned in Claim 1 that collect and reuse the standing water. It is a mechanically directed water-saving system, its feature is that it can be used in showers, sinks or kitchens. It is characterized by having a hot water fitting (3) integrated into the outlet of the battery. It is done. 5- The fixtures mentioned in Claim 1 that collect and reuse the standing water. It is a mechanically controlled water-saving system, characterized by its location close to the faucet. in-wall microtank placed flush with the wall surface or embedded within the wall (5) is characterized by having. 6- The fixtures mentioned in Claim 1 that collect and reuse the standing water. It is a mechanically directed water saving system, the feature of which is; in the wall micro tank (5) a float that directs excess water to the safety discharge line (7) according to the fill level and It is characterized by having level control (6). 7- The fixtures mentioned in Claim 1 that collect and reuse the standing water. It is a mechanically directed water saving system, its feature is; from the wall micro tank (5) The water coming out passes through the one-way check valve (8) and the anti-siphon / backflow stopper (9) respectively. It is characterized by having an outlet line that passes through to the WC cistern connection (10). It is done. 25

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