Alkaline Water Dispenser With pH Stabilization and Intake Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water dispensing systems lack the capability to consistently provide stable pH alkaline water and effectively track water consumption.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of a bioceramic material-based mineral infuser system with TDS and pH sensors, along with a recirculation valve and a dispenser that adjusts water quality and tracks consumption data, including network communication with user devices for customizable settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a mineral infuser system with bioceramic material is used to provide stable pH alkaline water, then water quality stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bioceramic mineral infuser system performs preliminary mineralization of water before dispensing, pre-establishing the desired pH and alkaline properties. This ensures stable pH output without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms during dispensing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The bioceramic material acts as an intermediary between the water source and the dispensing system, naturally mineralizing the water and stabilizing pH through its chemical properties. This intermediary component simplifies the overall system by providing passive, continuous pH stabilization without active control mechanisms.
2Measurement precision
If TDS and pH sensors with recirculation valve are implemented to monitor and adjust water quality, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
TDS and pH sensors continuously monitor water quality parameters and provide feedback to the control system. The recirculation valve responds to this feedback by adjusting water flow through the mineral infuser system, creating a closed-loop control mechanism that maintains precise water quality measurements and stability.
3Loss of information
If network communication functionality is added to track water consumption and provide customizable settings, then information tracking capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser system integrates multiple functions including water dispensing, quality monitoring, consumption tracking, and network communication into a single universal platform. This multi-functionality allows the system to track water consumption data and provide customizable settings through network connectivity without requiring separate dedicated systems.
4Reliability
If recirculation system is used to maintain water quality standards, then reliability is improved, but loss of substance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The recirculation system continuously circulates water through the bioceramic mineral infuser to maintain consistent water quality standards. This continuous action ensures that water remains within specified TDS and pH ranges throughout the dispensing period, improving reliability of water quality without requiring complete water replacement.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention includes a station for dispensing water, specifically alkaline water having a stable pH of between about 8 and about 10. Additionally, the station includes at least one radiofrequency identification (RFID) chip sensor, configured to detect a unique RFID chip in, for example, a bottle of water and automatically update a user profile associated with the unique RFID chip to indicate an amount of water consumed.