WO2020009669A1 - Robinet économiseur d'eau automatique pour ablution et douche - Google Patents

Robinet économiseur d'eau automatique pour ablution et douche Download PDF

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WO2020009669A1
WO2020009669A1 PCT/TR2018/050343 TR2018050343W WO2020009669A1 WO 2020009669 A1 WO2020009669 A1 WO 2020009669A1 TR 2018050343 W TR2018050343 W TR 2018050343W WO 2020009669 A1 WO2020009669 A1 WO 2020009669A1
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Sami Abdulrahman AL-BAKRI
Basel ABUSHARKH
Cemal GÜLAMBER
Özgür İlker ÇOBAN
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0408—Water installations especially for showers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K21/00—Fluid-delivery valves, e.g. self-closing valves
    • F16K21/04—Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation
    • F16K21/16—Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation closing after a predetermined quantity of fluid has been delivered
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/02—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic
    • F16K31/06—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic using a magnet, e.g. diaphragm valves, cutting off by means of a liquid
    • F16K31/0603—Multiple-way valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/02—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic
    • F16K31/06—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic using a magnet, e.g. diaphragm valves, cutting off by means of a liquid
    • F16K31/0644—One-way valve
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K37/00—Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
    • F16K37/0025—Electrical or magnetic means
    • F16K37/005—Electrical or magnetic means for measuring fluid parameters

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  • This invention is related to I slamic practice of ablution and showering with the automated self-calibrated adjustment of water flow and water saving faucet and shower head.
  • This invention aims to provide convenience to the people who would like to follow Prophet Mohammad’s ablution practice, reduce the amount of water for per ablution process, train people to complete their ablution with 0.4 to 0.8 liter of water and complete their shower with 1 .6 to 3.2 liters of water, create awareness for the Muslim Communities about wasted water during ablution and Ghusul, let all people to use for each usage maximum a preset amount of water with an informative indication.
  • This faucet is equipped with sensors to adjust water flow as 0.4 to 0.8 liters ⁇ 1 0% for Modd and four times this amount for Saa’ of water amount per usage whit an easy level indicator which shows the remaining amount of water to complete ablution and Ghusul in all conditions, a reset button or a touch free sensor to prepare the system immediately for the next user (if necessary) , a sensor which detects main line pressure and transfers the signal to electronic control card, an electronic card that receives the signals from sensors and controls electromagnetic or electro mechanic valve to control 0.4 to 0.8 liters ⁇ 10% for Modd or four times of this amount for Saa’ consumption of water for each ablution or Ghusul process.
  • a pressure transducer (12) is a piezoresist ive transducer, which creates variant electrical signals for differentiating pressure at measurement point.
  • Figure 1 Schematic view (isometric perspective) of wall mount automatic water faucet for ablution assembly
  • Figure 2- Schematic view (perspective) of sink automatic water faucet for ablution assembly
  • FIG. 3- Schematic view (isometric from bottom perspective) of wall mount automatic water faucet for ablution assembly
  • FIG. 4 Exploded view (isometric perspective) of wall mount automatic water faucet for ablution assembly
  • FIG. 5 Schematic view of showering system
  • Figure 6- An algorithm for control narrative of electronic control card.
  • a solenoid valve is an on/off type electromechanical flow control instrument for fluids.
  • I t basically consists of a coil, a sealing pin and a body with an orifice.
  • sealing pin closes the orifice and stops fluid flow.
  • the coil is activated by electricity in order to pull sealing pin and as a result, let fluid flow through orifice.
  • the fluid flow rate is related to orifice diameter and fluid pressure.
  • water pressure shows big variety depending on height of the location and level of floor.
  • a pressure sensor is a piezoresistive transducer, which creates variant electrical signals for differentiating pressure at measurement point.
  • Valve is controlled by a specially programmed electronic card, which receives signal from pressure transducer and movement detection sensor i.e. I nfra-red sensors.
  • I nfra-red sensors There are already available precise flow meters. They can also detect the flow rate and can be utilized for accurate water flow control for ablution but, they are expensive and big in terms of dimensions.
  • Present invention is related to a pressure transducer (12) connected to line in order to measure and transmit line pressure, a solenoid valve (1 1 ) with known orifice diameter, hands free sensors (7) which is used for reset and solenoid valve activation purposes, an electronic control card (10) which is used for receiving signals from sensors, calculates the fluid flow, controls the solenoid valve (14) and gives level indication to user about remaining amount of water in order to complete ablution.
  • faucet would provide convenience for the user who would like to complete ablution with same amount of water that prophet Mohammad used to make.
  • Faucet consist of several main parts such as box (4) which hosts instruments [i.e. water inlet (5) , fittings, pressure transducer (12) , solenoid or motor valve (14) , power supply(14)] , panel (2) which hosts electronic components [i.e. control card (10) , hands free reset sensor (8)] , faucet body which hosts water outlet and activated hands free sensor.
  • I t is preferred that to produce box (4) from plastic.
  • Place that hosts power supply (14) for faucet in box (4) is designed according to I P 67 protection specifications.
  • Faucet body and panel are preferred to manufacture out of brass, or aluminum alloy. They can also be manufactured from plastic. I n all cases they are considered to be coated with decorative materials like; nickel, chromium , silver, gold... etc.
  • Pressure transducer (12) is connected to faucet inlet line before solenoid valve (14) trough a tee type fitting (13) , in order to detect water supply line pressure for self-calibration purposes. Measurement signal, created in pressure transducer (12) is transmitted to electronic control card (10) . Electronic control card (10) receives the signal from pressure transducer (12) , and calculates the flow rate by using pre-loaded equation in its software. I f there is not enough water pressure on line, control card gives a flashing indication on water level indicator (9) . And system automatically checks line pressure every 10 sec. I n order to give estimated water, it calculates the total duration time of water flow for ablution. This calculated time is called as Timer 1 . This calculation is done for each 10 sec.
  • Water level indicator (9) can be an embedded electronic component to electronic control card or separate component as well with illumination i.e. led bar graph, led panel, led panel, tft screen. As an example, with a measured line pressure, it is calculated that the total duration of water flow, as 50 sec.
  • Total led lamp quantity in the water level indicator (9) led bar graph is 10 pcs. I n this case each led lamp represents 5 sec and 75 milliliters for 750 ml water consume.
  • I R Sensor (7) detects hand and starts the process.
  • Coil of solenoid valve (14) is electrified by the electronic control card (10) and water flow starts.
  • Timer counts back only when the hands free sensor for movement detection (I R Sensor) (7) is activated by user. I f there is no activation (means no water usage) timer is interrupted.
  • a secondary timer is started with preset time. Secondary timer is called as Timer-2 only stopped by new sensor activation. I n case of no sensor after last usage, the secondary timer is completed (i.e. preset 15 sec) and system is automatically reset. Alternatively, system also can be reset by hands free reset button (8) placed on the panel (2) of faucet. As the user uses the faucet for ablution purposes, after each movement (washing of some body parts) used amount of water reduced from the informative indication panel.
  • An alternative method for 0.4 to 0.8 liter per ablution can be utilization of a flow meter or calibrated water vessel instead of pressure transducer (12) and calculation.
  • a flow meter can be placed on line before or after solenoid valve (14) .
  • solenoid valve (14) is electrified by electronic control card (10) and water flow is started. Flow rate of water is measured by flow meter and signal is sent to electronic control card (10) .
  • Electronic control card (10) makes work water level indicator for the informative indication for user about the remaining amount of water.
  • System can be reset whether by a preset timer (i.e. 15 sec.) which works with a preset time and takes usage of two consecutive activation or by a reset button which can be hands free or touch free button (8) .
  • faucet assembly can be applied as wall mounted (Fig. 1 ) or sink mounted (Fig. 2) .
  • a manual or automatic hot/cold water mixer is also can be attached faucet in order to provide comfort for the users.
  • Faucet can be connected to wi-fi, Bluetooth, any Smartphone and smart home system. Usage of faucet can be logged and monitored later. While designing of this faucet, heavy usage public places are also considered.
  • This faucet logic can be applied to serve other purposes.
  • Amount of the water flow for each usage can be changed from 0.4 to 0.8liters to any other constant amount as factory settings.
  • a flow rate adjustment can be trough rotary button (i.e. potentiometer) which can be placed on panel (2) in order to let user adjust the amount of water for per usage by himself .
  • faucet would work according to new preset amount of water i.e. 1 It per usage instead of 0.4 to 0.8 It.
  • This property of water faucet serves simply to save water, create awareness on people about their water consumption for daily usages and make the product useful for applications other than ablution.
  • Fig. 5 For showering (Ghusul) system , a schematic view is shown as Fig. 5. Cold and hot water reach to inlets (15, 16) of mixer by which, comfort temperature is adjusted by user. Pressure is measured by pressure transducer and informative screen (9) is water amount is calibrated according to line pressure.
  • I R start/stop button (8) When user activates I R start/stop button (8) , solenoid valve is activated electronic control card and water flow starts. As the water flows (being consumed) water level reduces. When the total amount is consumed pressure is measured, water level is refilled and system turns to stand-by until next triggering.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé pratique de réalisation d'ablution et de douche selon ce que le prophète Mohammad utilisait. Le prophète Mohammad (que la paix soit avec lui) utilisait l'ablution complète avec 1 Modd d'eau qui est une unité de volume arabe ancienne et utilisée pour la douche à l'aide de Saa', environ quatre fois la taille de Modd. Le robinet d'eau de l'invention est également utilisé pour des applications autres que l'ablution. Il peut être utilisé comme robinet économiseur d'eau informatif alternatif qui limite la consommation d'eau. Le robinet est constitué d'un indicateur de niveau d'eau équipé d'une carte de commande électronique, c'est-à-dire un graphique à barres à del, des capteurs à mains libres, un transducteur de pression ou un débitmètre et d'autres instruments.
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