Vehicle motion-driven water filtration system

Abstract

A vehicle motion-driven water filtration system comprises piston plates assemblies, adapted to be secured on a road, is provided to generate pressure by moving vehicles on the road. Hydraulic pumps, adapted to be operated by the respective piston plates assembly, is provided to pump water to a water filter unit from a water feed tank and to a membrane unit from an intermediate tank. A filtered water storage tank and waste water storage tank are provided to store filtered water and waste water received from the membrane unit.

Description

[0001] TITLE - VEHICLE MOTION-DRIVEN WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] This invention relates to a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system. Particularly, this invention relates to a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that harnesses the kinetic energy generated from vehicles on the road to facilitate the filter of the water.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Nowadays, water filtration systems are extensively used for cleaning water. There are many types of water filtration systems available in the market for example distillation water filters, ultraviolet water filters, reverse osmosis water filters, etc. Most of these water filtration systems rely heavily on electricity to operate. These water filtration systems may not be suitable for areas with unreliable power supply. Also, most of the available water filtration requires constant maintenance for electrical components. Traditional water filtration systems have a negative impact on the environment because it consumes electricity continuously which leads to a higher carbon footprint.

[0006] There are disadvantages associated with the prior art. One of the disadvantages is that the known systems are susceptible to power outages as they rely heavily on electricity to power the feed pump and filter pump.

[0007] Another disadvantage associated with the known water filtration systems is that they require higher operation costs because of the continuous use of electricity.

[0008] Yet another disadvantage associated with the known water filtration systems is that they are not suitable for remote locations that don’t have access to a stable electrical supply. Still, another disadvantage associated with the known water filtration systems is that they contribute to a higher carbon footprint due to higher energy consumption which could have a negative impact on the environment.

[0009] Further, the disadvantage associated with the known water filtration systems is that they do not harness alternative energy sources, making them less sustainable.

[0010] Another disadvantage associated with known water filtration systems is that they require frequent maintenance which leads to downtime.

[0011] Therefore, there is a need for a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that is capable to cater problems of conventional systems and methods.

[0012] OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion- driven water filtration system that obviates the disadvantages associated with the prior art.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that uses the kinetic energy generated by vehicles on the road to facilitate the water filtration.

[0015] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that is cost-effective as it works on renewable energy.

[0016] Still, another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that works independently of the electricity grid which makes them suitable for remote locations that do not have access to a stable electrical supply.

[0017] A further object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system which uses clean energy making them environmentally friendly.

[0018] Still, another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that simplifies the water treatment process.

[0019] A further object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that operates continuously as long as there is vehicular traffic.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that eliminates the need for a separate carbon filtration step, streamlining the process.

[0021] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system in which water softening occurs directly in the third cylinder, optimizing efficiency.

[0022] Still, another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system in which innovative hydraulic cylinders are powered by vehicles, reducing the need for electric pumps.

[0023] A further object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that is ground-breaking and innovative in reverse osmosis technology. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system that is sustainable in operation making them environmentally friendly as it harnesses existing vehicle motion, making it a more sustainable water purification method.

[0024] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0025] According to the invention, there is provided a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system comprising piston plates assemblies, adapted to be secured on a road, being provided to generate pressure by moving vehicles on the road; hydraulic pumps, adapted to be operated by the respective piston plates assembly, being provided to pump water to a water filter unit from a water feed tank and to a membrane unit from an intermediate tank; a filtered water storage tank and waste water storage tank being provided to store filtered water and waste water received from the membrane unit.

[0026] Yet according to the invention, the piston plates assembly comprises hydraulic piston cylinder assemblies, adapted to be placed in a road, being provided to generate hydraulic pressure by moving vehicles; a piston plate secured with respective piston rod of the respective hydraulic piston cylinder assembly being provided to operate the respective hydraulic pump.

[0027] Still according to the invention, the hydraulic pump comprises a pump cylinder having hydraulic cylinders provided at both ends; a common piston rod having pistons, adapted to be disposed in the pump cylinder and hydraulic cylinders, being provided to pump water during both strokes of the respective pistons.

[0028] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING A vehicle motion-driven water filtration system, according to the preferred embodiment is herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle motion-driven water filtration system, and

[0029] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a hydraulic pump.

[0030] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] A vehicle motion-driven water filtration system is herein described and illustrated with numerous specific details so as to provide a complete understanding of the invention. However, these specific details are exemplary details and should not be treated as a limitation to the scope of the invention. The invention may be performed with slight modifications. Throughout this specification, the word “comprises” or variations such as “comprises or comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusions of any other element, integer or step or group of elements, integers or steps.

[0032] Referring to drawing, particularly figure 1 , a perspective view of the vehicle motion-driven water filtration system is shown. The vehicle motion-driven water filtration system comprises piston cylinder assemblies (1 & 2) adapted to be secured on a road, is provided to generate pressure by moving vehicles (3) on the road. Hydraulic pump (7) adapted to be operated by the piston plates assembly (1) is provided to pump water to a water filter unit (8) from a water feed tank (6). An intermediate tank (9) is provided to store the filtered water from water filter unit (8). Further, hydraulic pump (10) adapted to be operated by the piston plates assembly (2) is provided to pump stored water of the intermediate tank (9) to a membrane unit (11 ). A filtered water storage tank (13) and waste water storage tank (12) are provided to store filtered water and waste water received from the membrane unit (11 ) respectively.

[0033] The piston plates assembly (1 or 2) comprises hydraulic piston cylinder assemblies, for example, four hydraulic piston cylinder assemblies provided to place in two pair, adapted to be placed on a road, are provided to generate hydraulic pressure by moving vehicles (3). A piston plate secured with each piston rod of the hydraulic piston cylinder assembly is provided to operate the respective hydraulic pump (7 or 10).

[0034] In one embodiment, pair of plates (16 & 17) and (18 & 19), connected with respective piston of the hydraulic piston cylinder assembly (1 ) such that to operate respective hydraulic cylinder (7.2 & 7.6) in a cycle to operate hydraulic pump (7). Similarly, pair of plates (20 & 21 ) and (22 & 23), connected with respective piston of the hydraulic piston cylinder assembly (2) such that to operate respective hydraulic cylinder (10.2 & 10.6) in a cycle to operate hydraulic pump (10). The piston plates assembly (1 ) is connected with respective hydraulic cylinder (7.2 & 7.6) through inlet (4, 24) and outlet (5, 25) pipes respectively. Similarly, the piston plates assembly (2) is connected with respective hydraulic cylinder (10.2 & 10.6) through inlet (14, 26) and outlet (15, 27) pipes respectively.

[0035] Referring to figure 2, a perspective view of a hydraulic pump (7 or 10) is shown. The hydraulic pump (7) comprises a pump cylinder (7.1 ) having hydraulic cylinders (7.2) provided at both ends. A common piston rod (7.4) having pistons (7.3, 7.5, & 7.7) is adapted to be disposed in the pump cylinder (7.1 ) and hydraulic cylinders (7.2, 7.6) are provided to pump water during both strokes of the respective pistons. Similarly, the hydraulic pump (10) comprises a pump cylinder (10.1 ) having hydraulic cylinders (10.2, 10.6) provided at both ends. A common piston rod (10.4) having pistons (10.3, 10.5, & 10.7) is adapted to be disposed in the pump cylinder (10.1 ) and hydraulic cylinders (10.2, 10.6) are provided to pump water during both strokes of the respective pistons.

[0036] The water filter unit (8) comprises a sand filter (8.1 ), having a filter therein, provided to filter sand particles from the water. A carbon filter (8.2), having a carbon filter therein, provided to filter all the unwanted chemicals and organic compounds. A water softener (8.3), having sodium-based resin beads to reduce water hardness by removing calcium and magnesium ions. Lastly, a pressurized packed column (PPC) (8.4) connected in series with each other, provided to further purify the water by facilitating gas exchange, removing volatile organic compounds and enhancing water aeration.

[0037] Membrane filter (11 ) comprises a semi-permeable membrane that allows water molecules to pass through while blocking contaminants such as salts, bacteria, and other impurities, utilizing reverse osmosis technology for efficient filtration.

[0038] During the working of the vehicle motion-driven water filtration system, when a vehicle (3) moves over the piston plates assembly (1). Due to the vehicle’s movement, the pressure is exerted on the piston plates assembly (1), which pushes the fluid through the respective pipes to move the piston (7.3 & 7.7) in a cycle to reciprocate the common piston rod (7.4) so as to pump the water of the water storage tank. The pumped water passes through water filter unit to filter water and store the same in intermediate tank (9). Further, the vehicle (3) moves over the piston plates assembly (2). Due to the vehicle’s movement, the pressure is exerted on the piston plates assembly (2), which pushes the fluid through the respective pipes to move the piston (10.3 & 10.7) in a cycle to reciprocate the common piston rod (10.4) so as to pump the water of the intermediate tank to membrane unit. The water then further filtered by the membrane unit (11 ) and then the filtered water is stored in clean water tank (13) and waste water to the waste water tank (12).

[0039] Certain features of the invention have been described with reference to the example embodiments. However, the description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the example embodiments as well as other embodiments of the invention, which are apparent to the persons skilled in the art to which the invention pertains, are deemed to lie within the scope of the invention.

Claims

I / We Claim,1 . A vehicle motion-driven water filtration system comprising piston plates assemblies (1 & 2), adapted to be secured on a road, being provided to generate pressure by moving vehicles (3) on the road; hydraulic pumps (7 & 10), adapted to be operated by the respective piston plates assembly (1 & 2), being provided to pump water to a water filter unit (8) from a water feed tank (6) and to a membrane unit (11 ) from an intermediate tank (9); a filtered water storage tank (13) and waste water storage tank (12) being provided to store filtered water and waste water received from the membrane unit (11 ).

2. The vehicle motion-driven water filtration system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the piston plates assembly (1 & 2) comprises hydraulic piston cylinder assemblies, adapted to be placed in a road, being provided to generate hydraulic pressure by moving vehicles (3); a piston plate (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 , 22, or 23) secured with respective piston rod of the respective hydraulic piston cylinder assembly being provided to operate the respective hydraulic pump (7 & 10).

3. The vehicle motion-driven water filtration system as claimed in claim 2, wherein each of the piston plates assembly (1 & 2) comprises a pair of plates connected with respective piston such that to operate respective hydraulic cylinder (7.2, 7.6 & 10.2, 10.6) of the respective hydraulic pump (7 & 10).

4. The vehicle motion-driven water filtration system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic pump (7 and 10) comprises a pump cylinder (7.1 or 10.1 ) having hydraulic cylinders (7.2 or 10.2) provided at both ends; acommon piston rod (7.4 or 10.4) having pistons (7.3, 7.5, & 7.7 or 10.3, 10.5 & 10.7), adapted to be disposed in the pump cylinder (7.1 & 10.1 ) and hydraulic cylinders (7.2 & 7.6 or 10.2 & 10.6), being provided to pump water during both strokes of the respective pistons.

5. The vehicle motion-driven water filtration system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the each of the piston plates assembly (1 & 2) is connected with respective hydraulic cylinder through respective inlet (4 & 24 or 14 & 26) and outlet (5 & 25 or 15 & 27) pipes.

6. The vehicle motion-driven water filtration system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the water filter unit (8) comprises a sand filter (8.1 ), a carbon filter (8.2), a water softener (8.3), and a pressurized packed column (PPC) (8.4) connected in series with each other.

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