Washing water recycling and water saving device having purification unit and vortex unit, displaying saved water amount and number of times water has been saved, and monitoring purified water quality

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Application Number
PCT/KR2023/012999
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Priority Date
2023-08-30
Filing Date
2023-08-31
Publication Date
2025-03-06

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Abstract

The washing water recycling and water saving device according to the present invention may comprise: a storage unit which is located in the lower part of one or more washbasins and into which a drain pipe through which washing water used in the one or more washbasins is discharged is inserted; an inlet unit connected to the drain pipe inserted into the storage unit such that washing water used in one or more washbasins is introduced thereinto; a purification unit connected to the inlet unit such that the washing water introduced into the inlet unit is introduced thereinto, the purification unit purifying the washing water introduced thereinto by using purified water; and a drain unit formed such that the purified water overflowing the purification unit is drained from the purification unit into the storage unit.
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A water-saving device for washing water recycling that is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0001] The present invention relates to a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0002] In general, when using the wash water in a public building's washroom sink, all of the wash water used is discharged to the outside through the sewer, and the water used is always more than necessary, so there is a problem with opening public restrooms, and there is a high tendency to avoid opening public restrooms to residents.

[0003] In a country with a water shortage, where water is scarce due to the indiscriminate use of water in public restrooms, there is a problem of wasting water resources, and there is also a problem of economic loss due to the high cost of water consumed by other people using public restrooms, and the pollution of the water environment is becoming a serious problem due to the discharge of sewage and wastewater into rivers.

[0004] Especially in the case of public restroom sinks, users wash their faces with tap water at the sink. At this time, users must block the sink drain and use it to fill the bowl. However, they tend to wash their hands or face with the drain open, which leads to excessive consumption of water.

[0005] Also, after urinating or defecating, tap water is used to flush the toilet, but the structure is set up so that a lot of water is consumed each time depending on the gender and water pressure, so when it is used to flush the toilet, a lot of water is wasted.

[0006] Therefore, water-saving devices are being installed and used in public building toilets to save water, but in particular, switches for urine and feces are installed separately, and at home, various devices such as bricks are placed inside the toilet water tank to save water. However, in cases where the amount of water used for flushing the toilet is not enough to compensate for the reduced amount of water, there is a disadvantage in that it is difficult to flush the toilet multiple times due to the lack of water, and more water is being wasted.

[0007] Therefore, in recent years, various technologies have been developed to prevent the waste of water mentioned above by supplying the wash water discarded in the wash basin to the toilet and recycling it as washing water.

[0008] The conventional toilet flush water recycling device relates to a flush water recycling device, and more specifically, to a toilet flush water recycling device that selectively stores flush water generated in a wash basin without discharging it and supplies the stored flush water to a water tank of a toilet so that it can be recycled.

[0009] According to a conventional toilet flush water recycling device, flush water generated from a wash basin can be selectively stored or drained, and the stored flush water is supplied to the toilet water tank as needed, so that the flush water can be used efficiently and water can be saved. In addition, it can be easily applied to the water tank of an existing toilet, and has the advantage of being able to supply flush water and purified water from a water pipe at the same time.

[0010] However, there is a problem in that the pipes inside the toilet are damaged and a bad smell is generated around the toilet by supplying the used and contaminated wash water directly to the toilet.

[0011] The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problem, and provides a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0012] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0013] In order to solve the above-described problems, a water-saving device for recycling wash water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, comprises: a storage unit positioned at the bottom of one or more wash basins, into which a drain pipe for discharging wash water used in the one or more wash basins is inserted; an inlet unit connected to the drain pipe inserted in the storage unit, into which wash water used in the one or more wash basins flows; a purification unit connected to the inlet unit, into which wash water flowing into the inlet unit flows inward, and into which wash water flowing inward is purified; a drain unit formed such that purified water overflowing the purification unit is discharged from the purification unit into the interior of the storage unit; a vortex unit formed of a pipe having a spring-shaped flow path, vertically installed from the inner bottom surface of the storage unit, and through which purified water stored in the storage unit flows inward and then discharges, thereby forming a vortex in the purified water stored in the storage unit; a supply pump supplying purified water stored in the storage unit to a toilet so that the purified water stored in the storage unit can be used as toilet flushing water; It may include a measuring unit that measures water quality data indicating the water quality of the purified water; and a control unit that calculates the number of times the toilet flushing water has been saved based on the operation of the supply pump, calculates the amount of water saved of the toilet flushing water based on the operation of the supply pump, determines whether the water quality data satisfies a plurality of water quality standards for recycled water, and generates purified water quality notification information indicating the water quality of the purified water based on the determination result.

[0014] The purification unit comprises a first purification tube formed by two pipes being connected at a predetermined angle, wherein the other pipe is connected to the middle of one of the two pipes, and the first purification tube includes a first hole and a second hole respectively arranged at the upper and lower portions of one of the two pipes, and a third hole arranged at the end of the other pipe among the two pipes and formed at a position lower than the first hole and higher than the second hole; a second purification tube, at least a portion of which is arranged inside the first purification tube and formed in a curved tube shape, passing through the second hole and the third hole, and connected to the inlet portion and into which the washing water flows; a first receiving portion connected to the second hole of the first purification tube and containing the washing water flowing from the second purification tube; and a second receiving portion connected to the first hole of the first purification tube and containing a washing liquid falling in a direction toward the first receiving portion therein. Can be.

[0015] The above vortex section can form a vortex in the purified water stored in the storage section by causing the purified water flowing inside to flow along the spring-shaped flow path and be discharged to the storage section when the purified water is supplied to the toilet through the supply pump and the water level of the purified water stored in the storage section decreases.

[0016] A water-saving device for recycling washing water according to the present invention, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, may further include a display unit that displays the number of times water is saved and the amount of water saved; and a communication unit that transmits the number of times water is saved and the amount of water saved to the outside.

[0017] A water-saving device for recycling washing water according to the present invention, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, may further include a display unit that displays the water quality data and the purified water quality notification information; and a communication unit that transmits the water quality data and the purified water quality notification information to the outside.

[0018] In this way, the present invention has the effect of saving water by efficiently using wash water because it supplies wash water used in the wash basin to the toilet as needed.

[0019] Additionally, by purifying the wash water, problems such as water pollution and bad odor caused by water pollution can be prevented.

[0020] Additionally, it is possible to monitor whether purified water from the wash basin satisfies the water quality standards for wastewater.

[0021] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0022] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings showing a state in which a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water, is connected to a washbasin.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a water-saving device for recycling washing water equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the bottom surface of a water recycling device for washing water equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a side view of a water recycling device for washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the back of a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a plan view of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0028] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the inside of a storage unit of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0029] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a purification unit, a drainage unit, a supply pump, and a discharge unit of a washing water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0030] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the inlet of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0031] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the front of a purification unit and a drainage unit of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0032] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a purification unit of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0033] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an exploded perspective view of a purification unit of a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0034] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the first purification pipe and the second purification pipe of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification section and a vortex section according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0035] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the side surfaces of the first purification pipe and the second purification pipe of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification section and a vortex section according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0036] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing the front view of the first purification pipe and the second purification pipe of a washing water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification section and a vortex section according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0037] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a drainage section of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification section and a vortex section according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0038] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing the front of a drainage section of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification section and a vortex section according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0039] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a drain hole of a drainage section of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification section and a vortex section according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0040] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a state in which a purification unit, a drain unit, and an inlet unit of a washing water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, are combined.

[0041] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing a vortex unit of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0042] FIG. 22 is a plan view of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0043] FIG. 23 is a block diagram of electronic components of a water recycling device for washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0044] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing a display unit of a water-saving device for recycling washing water, which is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0045] The present invention can have various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail.

[0046] However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, and it should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are included. Similar reference numerals have been used to designate similar components throughout the description of each drawing.

[0047] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0048] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0049] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals in each drawing represent like elements. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related, known functions or components are omitted to avoid obscuring the gist of the present invention.

[0050]

[0051] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings showing a state in which a water recycling water-saving device for washing, which is equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, is connected to a washbasin, FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a water recycling water-saving device for washing, which is equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a bottom surface of a water recycling water-saving device for washing, which is equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a side surface of a water recycling water-saving device for washing, which is equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, and FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a back surface of a water recycling water-saving device for washing, which is equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a plan view of a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the inside of a storage unit of a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a purifying unit, a drainage unit, a supply pump, and a discharge unit of a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, and FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an inlet unit of a water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 10, a water recycling water saving device (10) equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water, includes a storage unit (100), an inlet unit (200), a purification unit (300), a drain unit (400), a supply pump (500) and a discharge unit (600), a control unit (910), a measurement unit (920), a display unit (930), and a communication unit (940).

[0053] The storage unit (100) is in the shape of a vessel and is located at the bottom of one or more wash basins (S), and a drain pipe (B) is inserted through which wash water used in one or more wash basins (S) is discharged.

[0054] And the storage unit (100) can be formed such that an outer part thereof is recessed in the inner direction of the storage unit (100).

[0055] A purification unit (300) can be placed in the space formed by the recess of the storage unit (100).

[0056] At this time, a first opening / closing cover (110) that can be opened and closed is combined with the recessed space of the storage unit (100), so that the recessed space of the storage unit (100) can be opened and closed.

[0057] In addition, the storage unit (100) may include a second opening / closing cover (120) that opens and closes the upper portion. In addition, the storage unit (100) may be provided with a support member installed on the bottom surface so as to be supported from the ground. This support member may be made of the same material as the storage unit (100) or various other materials such as rubber.

[0058] Additionally, multiple wheels may be installed on the bottom surface of the storage unit (100) for convenient movement.

[0059] In addition, the storage unit (100) may have a display unit (930) formed on the outside to display one or more selected usage information among the number of toilet uses, water saving amount, washing water storage amount, and cleaning solution storage amount.

[0060] Additionally, an operation unit (130) equipped with a display setting initialization button and a pump ON / OFF operation button may be provided on the outside of the storage unit (100).

[0061] Meanwhile, as described above, the storage unit (100) has a drain pipe (B) of one or more washbasins (S) inserted therein, and wash water used in one or more washbasins (S) can flow into the drain pipe (B). This drain pipe (B) is connected to an inlet (200), and wash water can flow into the inlet (200) connected to the drain pipe (B) from the drain pipe (B). Thereafter, the wash water can be purified into the purification unit (300) through a cleaning solution. At this time, when wash water continues to flow into the purification unit (300) and the purified water increases, causing the purified water to overflow the purification unit (300), the overflowed purified water can be drained into the interior of the storage unit (100) through the drain pipe (400).

[0062] That is, the storage unit (100) stores purified water drained by the drain unit (400).

[0063] As described above, the inlet (200) is connected to a drain pipe (B) inserted into the storage unit (100) so that wash water used in one or more wash basins (S) flows in.

[0064] Next, the purification unit (300) is connected to the inlet unit (200), so that the washing water flowing into the inlet unit (200) flows inward, and the washing water flowing inward is purified into purified water.

[0065] Meanwhile, a purification unit (300) according to another embodiment may be equipped with an electrolysis module.

[0066] The electrolysis module may be a module that electrolyzes wash water and purifies it into purified water.

[0067] And the drainage unit (400) is formed so that purified water overflowing the purification unit (300) is drained from the purification unit (300) into the interior of the storage unit (100).

[0068] In addition, the supply pump (500) supplies purified water stored in the storage unit (100) to the toilet so that the purified water stored in the storage unit (100) can be used as toilet flushing water. At this time, the supply pump (500) is a known technology, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0069] The discharge unit (600) can discharge purified water discharged from the drain unit (400) to the outside of the storage unit (100). To this end, the discharge unit (600) can include a first discharge pipe (610), a second discharge pipe (620), and a third discharge pipe (630).

[0070] Here, the first discharge pipe (610) may be in the shape of a tube and may be positioned on the bottom surface of the storage unit (100). In addition, the first discharge pipe (610) may include a through discharge pipe (611) that communicates with the outside of the storage unit (100) so that purified water flowing into the inside of the second discharge pipe (620) through a communication hole (621) to be described later flows in, and purified water flowing into the inside of the third discharge pipe (630) through an open settling hole (631) flows in, but the introduced purified water is discharged to the outside of the storage unit (100).

[0071] The second discharge pipe (620) is shaped like a tube, is connected to the upper portion of the first discharge pipe (610), and can be arranged vertically. In addition, the second discharge pipe (620) can include a communication hole (621) through which purified water stored in the storage unit (100) flows.

[0072] The third discharge pipe (630) is shaped like a tube, is connected to one side of the first discharge pipe (610), and can be arranged vertically. In addition, the third discharge pipe (630) may include a settling hole (631) into which purified water stored in the storage unit (100) flows, and a discharge stopper (632) connected to a discharge button arranged on the outside of the storage unit (100) to open and close the settling hole (631).

[0073] Hereinafter, the discharge unit (600) will be described in detail.

[0074] As described above, the second discharge pipe (620) and the third discharge pipe (630) can be connected to the first discharge pipe (610), respectively. In addition, when the water level of the purified water rises above the height of the third discharge pipe (630), the purified water can flow into the inlet hole (631) of the third discharge pipe (630), pass through the first discharge pipe (610), and then be discharged through the through discharge pipe (611).

[0075] In addition, when the discharge button of the second discharge pipe (620) is pressed by an external force, the discharge plug (632) is opened in the settling hole (631) by a lever connected to the discharge plug (632), and purified water flows in through the settling hole (631), and the introduced purified water passes through the first discharge pipe (610) and can be discharged through the through discharge pipe (611).

[0076] At this time, if the water level drops below the settling hole (631), purified water cannot flow into the settling hole (631) even if the discharge button is pressed by an external force.

[0077]

[0078] Below, the purification unit (300) will be described in detail.

[0079] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the front of the purification unit and the drainage unit of a water-recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the purification unit of a water-recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an exploded perspective view of the purification unit of a water-recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the first purification pipe and the second purification pipe of a water-recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, and FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the water-recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, This is a drawing showing the side of the first purification pipe and the second purification pipe of a washing water recycling water saving device that displays and monitors the purified water quality, and FIG. 16 is a drawing showing the front of the first purification pipe and the second purification pipe of a washing water recycling water saving device that is equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water saved, and monitors the purified water quality.

[0080] Referring to FIGS. 11 to 16, the purification unit (300) may include a first purification tube (310), a second purification tube (320), a first receiving unit (330), and a second receiving unit (340).

[0081] The first purification pipe (310) is formed by two pipes being connected at a predetermined angle, and the other pipe is connected to the middle of one of the two pipes, and may include a first hole (311) and a second hole (312) arranged at the upper and lower portions of one of the two pipes, respectively, and may include a third hole (313) arranged at the end of the other pipe of the two pipes and formed at a position lower than the first hole (311) and higher than the second hole (312).

[0082] Additionally, the purified water that has overflowed the first receiving unit (330) can pass through the third hole (313).

[0083] The second purification pipe (320) is formed in a curved tube shape, at least partly disposed inside the first purification pipe (310), passes through the second hole (312) and the third hole (313), and is connected to the inlet (200) so that washing water can flow in.

[0084] The first receiving portion (330) is connected to the second hole (312) of the first purification pipe (310), and can receive washing water flowing in from the second purification pipe (320).

[0085] The second receiving portion (340) is connected to the first hole (311) of the first purification tube (310), and a cleaning solution falling in the direction toward the first receiving portion (330) can be received inside.

[0086] In addition, the purification unit (300) may further include a support unit (314) that connects the outer circumferential surface of the first purification tube (310) and the inner circumferential surface of the second purification tube (320) to support the first purification tube (310) from the second purification tube (320).

[0087] More specifically, the purification unit (300) can allow the washing water introduced through the inlet unit (200) to be introduced into the first receiving unit (340).

[0088] And, when the washing water is introduced into the first receiving portion (340), the washing liquid placed in the second receiving portion (340) falls to the first receiving portion (330) by gravity, so that the washing water can be purified by the washing liquid.

[0089] At this time, the second receiving unit (340) may be equipped with a nozzle to drop the cleaning solution into the first receiving unit (330) and supply the cleaning solution to the first receiving unit (330). At this time, the second receiving unit (340) may supply the cleaning solution to the first receiving unit (330) in an amount equivalent to a preset supply amount per unit time.

[0090]

[0091] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a drainage part of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification part and a vortex part according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, FIG. 18 is a drawing showing the front side of a drainage part of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification part and a vortex part according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, and FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a drainage hole of a drainage part of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification part and a vortex part according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0092] Referring to FIGS. 17 to 19, the drainage unit (400) may include a first coupling hole (410) and a second coupling hole (420).

[0093] The first coupling hole (410) has a second purification tube (320) that is connected to the inlet (200) on the inside, and can be in close contact with the outer circumference of the second purification tube (320) that has passed through the circumference.

[0094] The second coupling hole (420) may include a second coupling hole (420) that passes through the second purification tube (320), is spaced apart from the outer circumference of the second purification tube (320) through which the inner circumference passes, and is connected to the third hole (313).

[0095] That is, the second purification tube (320) passes through the first coupling hole (410) and the second coupling hole (420) in sequence, and the curved portion of the second purification tube (320) can be placed inside the first purification tube (310).

[0096] Meanwhile, the purified water that has overflowed the first receiving portion (330) and passed through the third hole (313) can pass through the second combining hole (420).

[0097] In addition, the drainage unit (400) may further include a discharge hole formed through the penetration and for draining purified water flowing in through the second coupling hole (420) into the storage unit (100).

[0098]

[0099] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a state in which a purification unit, a drain unit, and an inlet unit of a washing water recycling water-saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, are combined.

[0100] Referring to Fig. 20, the connection relationship between the inlet (200), the drainage (400) and the purification (300) will be specifically described.

[0101] The inlet (200) can be connected to the second purification pipe (320) by passing through the first coupling hole (410) of the drain (400). And, at the same time as the coupling of the inlet (200) and the second purification pipe (320), the second coupling hole (420) of the drain (400) can be connected to the first purification pipe (310).

[0102] And, the inlet (200) and the second purification pipe (320) are combined so that the washing water flowing in from the drain pipe (B) can be introduced into the first receiving portion (330) through the second purification pipe (320).

[0103] Additionally, the cleaning liquid placed in the second receiving portion (340) can fall by gravity with the washing water flowing into the first receiving portion (330).

[0104] And, since the second hole (312) is formed with a diameter longer than the diameter of the stop formed by bending in the direction of the first receiving portion (330) of the second purification tube (320), a separation space can be formed between the second hole (312) and the second purification tube (320).

[0105] That is, the cleaning solution placed in the second receiving portion (340) can fall into the first receiving portion (330) through the separation space.

[0106] At this time, the diameter of the second hole (312) may be the same as that of the first hole (311).

[0107] And when the purified water overflows from the first receiving portion (330), it is discharged through the third hole (313), and this can be drained into the storage portion (100) through the drain hole (430) of the drain portion (400).

[0108]

[0109] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing a vortex unit of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, and FIG. 22 is a drawing showing a plan view of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to another embodiment, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water was saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, may further include a vortex unit (700) and may include other components in the same manner as the water recycling water saving device equipped with a purifying unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water was saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0111] Therefore, repetitive explanations will be omitted.

[0112] The vortex section (700) is formed as a tube with a spring-shaped flow path, is installed vertically from the inner bottom surface of the storage section (100), and the purified water stored in the storage section (100) flows in and then discharges, thereby forming a vortex in the purified water stored in the storage section (100).

[0113] In addition, when purified water is supplied to the toilet through the supply pump (500) and the water level of purified water stored in the storage unit (100) decreases, the purified water flowing into the vortex unit (700) flows along the spring-shaped flow path and is discharged to the storage unit (100), thereby forming a vortex in the purified water purified in the storage unit (100).

[0114] This prevents the cleaning liquid from settling on the bottom of the storage unit (100), thereby forming a vortex so that the density of the purified water, which is the purified wash water, is uniform, thereby enabling the supply of high-density purified water to the toilet.

[0115] For this purpose, the vortex section (700) may include a lower hole (710) and an upper hole (720).

[0116] The lower hole (710) may be formed at the lower end of the vortex section (700). And the upper hole (720) may be formed at the upper end of the vortex section (700).

[0117] That is, a spring-shaped flow path described above is formed between the lower hole (710) and the upper hole (720) of the vortex section (700), and one or more of a liquid and a gas can flow in or out through the lower hole (710) and the upper hole (720) in this spring-shaped flow path.

[0118] Specifically, when the water level of purified water rises from the inner bottom surface of the storage unit (100) to the lower hole (710), purified water does not flow into the lower hole (710), but when the water level of purified water rises from the height of the lower hole (710) to the height of the upper hole (720), purified water can flow into the lower hole (710).

[0119] Additionally, when the water level of the purified water rises higher than the height of the upper hole (720), the purified water flowing into the lower hole (710) can be discharged into the upper hole (720).

[0120] In addition, when descending from a state higher than the upper hole (720) to a range lower than the height of the upper hole (720) and higher than the height of the lower hole (710), gas may flow into the upper hole (720) and purified water may be discharged through the lower hole (710).

[0121] As described above, the inflow and discharge of purified water is carried out through the lower hole (710) and the upper hole (720), and is carried out repeatedly along a spring-shaped path, thereby forming a vortex.

[0122] That is, when the water level of the purified water rises, a vortex can be formed as the purified water flows into and out of the lower hole (710) and upper hole (720) in the corresponding flow direction along the spring path.

[0123] In addition, when the water level of the purified water drops, a vortex may be formed as the purified water flows into and out of the lower hole (710) and upper hole (720) in the corresponding flow direction along the spring path.

[0124] Meanwhile, the vortex unit (700) may further include a vortex support unit (730) that is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the storage unit (100) and prevents shaking of the backflow unit due to the flow of purified water.

[0125] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the electronic configuration of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water, and FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a display unit of a water recycling water saving device equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times it is saved, and monitors the quality of purified water.

[0126] Referring further to FIGS. 23 and 24, a water recycling water saving device (10) equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water was saved and monitors the quality of purified water, can calculate the number of times water was saved in the toilet bowl and the amount of water saved in the toilet bowl.

[0127] To this end, the control unit (910) can calculate the number of times the toilet flush water has been saved based on the operation of the supply pump (500), and can calculate the amount of water saved of the toilet flush water based on the operation of the supply pump (500).

[0128] Specifically, the control unit (910) can output an operation control signal to the supply pump (500) that controls the unit supply amount indicating the amount of purified water supplied to the toilet by the supply pump (500) per unit time and the supply time indicating the time for which the supply pump (500) supplies purified water to the toilet.

[0129] At this time, when an operation control signal is input, the supply pump (500) can operate to supply a unit supply amount of purified water to the toilet per unit time during the supply time.

[0130] Next, the control unit (910) can calculate the number of times the operation control signal is output by adding the number of times the operation control signal is output.

[0131] In addition, when the control unit (910) outputs an operation control signal, it can calculate the purified water supply amount using the unit supply amount and supply time of the outputted operation control signal, and calculate the water saving amount by accumulating the previously calculated purified water supply amount.

[0132] The display unit (930) can display the number of water saving cycles and the amount of water saving. For this purpose, the display unit (930) can be equipped with a display module and an LED module.

[0133] The communication unit (940) can transmit the number of water saving times and the amount of water saving to the outside.

[0134] For example, the communication unit (940) can transmit the number of water saving times and the amount of water saving to the user device (1).

[0135] Meanwhile, a washing water recycling water saving device (10) equipped with a purification unit and a vortex unit according to one embodiment of the present invention, which displays the amount of water saved and the number of times water is saved and monitors the quality of purified water, can monitor whether purified water purified from washing water meets the quality standards of recycled water.

[0136] To this end, the measuring unit (920) can measure water quality data indicating the water quality of purified water stored in the storage unit (100).

[0137] Specifically, the measuring unit (920) can measure the number of coliform bacteria, turbidity, BOD, pH, combined residual chlorine, and color of purified water.

[0138] Thereafter, the control unit (910) can determine whether the water quality data satisfies multiple water quality standards for purified water, and generate purified water quality notification information that notifies the water quality of purified water based on the determination result.

[0139] Specifically, the control unit (910) can determine whether the first water quality standard among multiple water quality standards of the purified water is satisfied, that is, whether the number of coliform bacteria in the purified water is below the standard number of coliform bacteria.

[0140] Here, the reference number of E. coli may be 0.

[0141] In addition, the control unit (910) can determine whether the second water quality standard, which is whether the turbidity of the purified water is below the standard turbidity among the multiple water quality standards, is satisfied.

[0142] Here, the reference turbidity may be 2 NTU.

[0143] In addition, the control unit (910) can determine whether the second water quality standard, which is whether the BOD of the purified water is lower than the standard BOD, is satisfied among the multiple water quality standards.

[0144] Here, the reference BOD may be 5 mg / ℓ.

[0145] The control unit (910) can determine whether the fourth water quality standard, which is whether the pH of the purified water falls within the standard pH range among the plurality of water quality standards, is satisfied.

[0146] Here, the reference pH range may be 5.8pH to 8.5pH.

[0147] In addition, the control unit (910) can determine whether the fifth water quality standard of the water quality standards of the purified water is satisfied, which is whether the combined residual chlorine of the purified water is higher than the standard combined residual chlorine.

[0148] Here, the reference combined residual chlorine may be 0.2 mg / ℓ.

[0149] In addition, the control unit (910) can determine whether the sixth water quality standard, which is whether the color of the purified water is lower than or equal to the standard color among the plurality of water quality standards, is satisfied.

[0150] Here, the reference chromaticity can be 20 degrees.

[0151] Thereafter, if the water quality data does not satisfy one or more of the multiple water quality standards, the control unit (910) can generate the contents of the unsatisfied water quality standard, which is the water quality standard that the water quality data does not satisfy, and the water quality data corresponding to the unsatisfied water quality standard as purified water quality notification information.

[0152] The display unit (930) can display water quality data and purified water quality notification information.

[0153] The communication unit (940) can transmit water quality data and purified water quality notification information to the outside.

[0154] For example, the communication unit (940) can transmit water quality data and purified water quality notification information to the user device (1).

[0155] For example, the communication unit (940) can transmit water quality data and purified water quality notification information to the user device (1).

[0156] Meanwhile, the control unit (910) can calculate the amount of carbon emissions reduced according to water saving based on the above-described amount of water saving.

[0157] Specifically, the control unit (910) can calculate the carbon emission reduction amount by applying the standard carbon emission reduction amount to the previously calculated water saving amount.

[0158] More specifically, the control unit (910) can calculate the carbon emission reduction amount by multiplying the previously calculated water saving amount by the standard carbon emission reduction amount.

[0159] Here, the standard carbon emission reduction may be 0.332g per 1L of water-saving toilet flushing water.

[0160] At this time, the control unit (910) according to another embodiment can correct the carbon emission reduction amount described above based on the preset supply amount per unit time of the supplied cleaning solution described above.

[0161] Specifically, the control unit (910) according to another embodiment can correct the carbon emission reduction amount by multiplying the ratio of the standard supply amount to the preset supply amount per unit time by the carbon emission reduction amount.

[0162] That is, when the cleaning solution is supplied from the first receiving portion (340) to the second receiving portion (330) at a preset unit time supply amount equal to the standard supply amount, if 1 L of toilet cleaning water is saved, the carbon emission reduction amount may be 0.332 g, which is the standard carbon emission reduction amount.

[0163] At this time, if the preset supply per unit time exceeds the standard supply, more cleaning solution is used, so even if the same 1L of toilet flushing water is saved, the amount of carbon emissions reduced may be reduced.

[0164] Using this, the control unit (910) according to another embodiment can correct the carbon emission reduction amount by multiplying the ratio of the standard supply amount to the preset supply amount per unit time by the carbon emission reduction amount.

[0165] The drawings and specifications disclose optimal embodiments. While specific terminology has been used herein, it is solely for the purpose of describing the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A storage unit located at the bottom of one or more washbasins, into which a drain pipe for discharging wash water used in the one or more washbasins is inserted; An inlet connected to the drain pipe inserted into the storage unit and into which wash water used in one or more wash basins flows; A purification unit connected to the above inlet, through which wash water flowing into the inlet flows inward, and purifies the wash water flowing inward into purified water; A drainage unit formed so that purified water overflowing the purification unit can be drained from the purification unit into the interior of the storage unit; A vortex unit formed by a tube having a spring-shaped flow path, installed vertically from the inner bottom surface of the storage unit, and through which purified water stored in the storage unit flows in and then is discharged, thereby forming a vortex in the purified water stored in the storage unit; A supply pump that supplies purified water stored in the storage unit to the toilet so that the purified water stored in the storage unit can be used as toilet flushing water; A measuring unit for measuring water quality data indicating the water quality of the purified water; and A washing water recycling water-saving device comprising a control unit that calculates the number of times the toilet flush water has been saved based on the operation of the supply pump, calculates the amount of water saved in the toilet flush water based on the operation of the supply pump, determines whether the water quality data satisfies a plurality of water quality standards for recycled water, and generates purified water quality notification information notifying the water quality of the purified water based on the determination result.

2. In claim 1, The above purification unit, A first purification pipe formed by two pipes being connected at a predetermined angle, wherein one of the two pipes is connected to the other of the two pipes at the middle of the two pipes, and includes a first hole and a second hole respectively arranged at the upper and lower portions of one of the two pipes, and further includes a third hole arranged at the end of the other of the two pipes and formed at a position lower than the first hole and higher than the second hole; A second purification pipe, which is formed in a curved tube shape and is at least partially disposed inside the first purification pipe, passes through the second hole and the third hole, and is connected to the inlet so that the washing water flows in; A first receiving portion connected to the second hole of the first purification pipe and receiving the washing water flowing in from the second purification pipe; A washing water recycling water-saving device including a second receiving section connected to the first hole of the first purification pipe and containing a washing liquid falling in a direction toward the first receiving section.

3. In claim 1, The above vortex section is, A water-saving device for recycling wash water, in which purified water is supplied to the toilet through the supply pump, and when the water level of the purified water stored in the storage unit decreases, the purified water flowing inside flows along the spring-shaped path and is discharged to the storage unit, thereby forming a vortex in the purified water stored in the storage unit.

4. In claim 1, A display unit that displays the number of times the water is saved and the amount of the water is saved; and A water-saving device for recycling wash water, further comprising a communication unit that transmits the number of times the water is saved and the amount of water saved to an external source.

5. In claim 1, A display unit that displays the water quality data and the purified water quality notification information; and A water-saving device for recycling wash water, further comprising a communication unit for transmitting the water quality data and the purified water quality notification information to the outside.

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