The present invention describes a method for energy management, said method being arranged for a water recirculating device. The method comprises measuring a recirculation temperature of the water in a drain or in a recirculation loop of said water recirculation device; performing the following steps in a control unit of said water recirculating device: calculating a temperature difference between the recirculation temperature and a user temperature setpoint; using a set water flow for calculating a heating requirement for heating the set water flow from the recirculation temperature to the user temperature setpoint; comparing the heating requirement with a heating capability of a heater unit in said water recirculating device for setting an energy calculation output; deciding an activity based on the energy calculation output; and wherein the method also comprises performing the activity in said water recirculating device.
F24H 15/152 - Forecasting future energy consumption
F24H 15/156 - Reducing the quantity of energy consumedIncreasing efficiency
F24H 15/174 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature
F24H 15/175 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature where the difference between the measured temperature and a set temperature is kept under a predetermined value
F24H 15/176 - Improving or maintaining comfort of users
F24H 15/18 - Preventing sudden or unintentional change of fluid temperature
The present invention relates to a water distribution system with hygienisation capacity. According to a first aspect, the present invention describes a water distribution system (I) comprising a water supply, a heating source (100) or a point of inflow of externally heated water, at least one sensor measuring water quality, a flow path for water with a user outflow UO, and a control unit for operation of the water distribution system (1), said at least one sensor measuring water quality being connected to the control unit, wherein the water distribution system (I) comprises tubing in a tubing system where at least one portion of the tubing system in the water distribution system (1) comprises a tubing portion which is made of a plastic material comprising silver and/or zinc to provide an inner anti-biofilm of that tubing portion.
The present invention describes a method intended for a water recirculation system 100, wherein the method comprising measuring a water flow and comparing a measured water flow with a flow setpoint 120 for detecting a flow decrease problem over a filter in the water recirculation system. If a problem is identified, a recovery attempt of the filter is performed 140.
The present invention describes an insertion unit 1 for a sink or wash basin having an outflow, said insertion unit 1 being connectable to the outflow below the outflow, said insertion unit 1 comprising a disposable filter unit 2.
The present invention describes a system for water distribution, said system comprising a core unit arranged to drive distribution of a water flow to one or more water user units;—at least two water user units;—a control unit for operation of the system for water distribution, wherein said two water user units have individual identities, and which said two water user units are connected to the control unit to enable for requesting for water of a certain flow and a certain temperature so that the control unit identifies which water user is making the request and then performs an activity based on the request.
The present invention describes a water recirculation system 1 intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said water recirculation system 1 comprising a heating unit 2 with one cold-side space 3 intended for a water flow in the water recirculation system 1 to be heated and one hot-side space 4 arranged to provide a heating fluid which indirectly heats said water flow in the cold-side space 3, said hot-side space 4 being connected to any of the following:
a reservoir comprising hot glycol or a hot water/glycol mixture; and/or
one side of a heat-exchanger arrangement with water on one side and glycol or a water/glycol mixture on the other side.
The present invention relates to a water distribution system (100) for enabling recycling of water. The system (100) comprising: a first water storage tank (102), wherein an inlet of the first water storage tank (102) is fluidly connected to a drain of a first user unit (104) and arranged to collect used water from the first user unit (104); a second water storage tank (106), wherein an inlet of the second storage tank (106) is fluidly connected to a drain of a second user unit (108) and arranged to collect used water from the second user unit (108); and a valve arrangement (112) arranged to control the flow of the used water within the system (100); wherein an outlet of the first water storage tank (102) is fluidly connected to a third user unit (110) for supplying the third user unit (110) with the used water stored in the first water storage tank (102); and wherein an outlet of the second water storage tank (106) is fluidly connected to the first water storage tank (102) for supplying the first water storage tank (102) with the used water stored in the second water storage tank (106).
The present invention refers to a system 1 intended for measuring water quality in a system having the capability of recirculating water and flowing water to waste, depending on water quality, said system 1 being a module system comprising a water channel base unit 2, a sensor module unit 3 for water quality measurement and a water distribution module unit 4 for distribution of water to recirculation, wherein the water distribution module unit 4 are attachable to and detachable from the water channel base unit 2.
Apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes; water purification installations; water filtration installations; water recycling installations; water purification filters; filter boxes for water purification; showers; shower heads.
Apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes; water purification installations; water filtration installations; water recycling installations; water purification filters; filter boxes for water purification; wash-hand basins (parts of sanitary installations); mixer taps (faucets).
12.
A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH HYGIENISATION CAPACITY
The present invention relates to a water distribution system with hygienisation capacity. According to a first aspect, the present invention describes a water distribution system (I) comprising a water supply, a heating source (IO0) or a point of inflow of externally heated water, at least one sensor measuring water quality, a flow path for water with a user outflow UO, and a control unit for operation of the water distribution system (1), said at least one sensor measuring water quality being connected to the control unit, wherein the water distribution system (I) comprises tubing in a tubing system where at least one portion of the tubing system in the water distribution system (1) comprises a tubing portion which is made of a plastic material comprising silver and/or zinc to provide an inner anti-biofilm of that tubing portion.
The present invention describes a leakage detector system (1) comprising a sensor unit (2), said sensor unit (2) comprising a moisture sensor (20) and a transmitter, said leakage detector system also comprising an enclosing material 3 embedding the sensor unit (2).
The present invention describes a method involving measuring of water quality and/or detection of one or more substances in a water flow, said method involving the steps of using a sensor system comprising at least two electrodes, for sending frequency from at least one electrode and receiving a response from at least another electrode, wherein the method involves filtration over one or more frequency ranges in the response, to measure the impedance and using the impedance as an indicator of the water quality and/or for detection of one or more substances in the water flow.
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
The present invention describes a system for water distribution, said system comprising a core unit arranged to drive distribution of a water flow to one or more water user units; - at least two water user units; - a control unit for operation of the system for water distribution, wherein said two water user units have individual identities, and which said two water user units are connected to the control unit to enable for requesting for water of a certain flow and a certain temperature so that the control unit identifies which water user is making the request and then performs an activity based on the request.
The present invention describes a water recirculation system 1 intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said water recirculation system 1 comprising a heating unit 2 with one cold- side space 3 intended for a water flow in the water recirculation system 1 to be heated and one hot-side space 4 arranged to provide a heating fluid which indirectly heats said water flow in the cold-side space 3, said hot-side space 4 being connected to any of the following: - a reservoir comprising hot glycol or a hot water/glycol mixture; and/or - one side of a heat-exchanger arrangement with water on one side and glycol or a water/glycol mixture on the other side.
The present invention describes a water recirculation system intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said water recirculation system (1) comprising a flow path for recirculation (50), at least one water treating unit (6), and a sensor unit (7) arranged for measurement of at least water quality, and wherein the sensor unit (7) is connected to a control unit which decides if water should be recycled or discarded in a point of separation (30) based on the measurement of the water quality, said water recirculation system (1) also comprises a first heating source (00), and wherein the water recirculation system (1) also comprises a second heating source (200).
The present invention describes a water distribution system 1 comprising a water supply, a heating source 100, at least one temperature sensor, a flow path for water with a user outflow UO, and a control unit for operation of the water distribution system 1, said temperature sensor being connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit also is connected to at least one presence sensor PS arranged for the detection of presence of a human or animal body in physical proximity to the user outflow UO and/or in an outflow direction area from the user outflow UO and wherein the control unit is arranged to drive a hot water pasteurization procedure of at least a portion of the flow path and out from the user outflow UO based on a response or an indication of no presence of a human or animal body in physical proximity to the user outflow UO and/or in an outflow direction area from the user outflow UO.
The present invention describes a system (1) enabling treating water from a water tank (3), which water tank (3) is arranged in a water distribution architecture also comprising one or more user units (8), said system (1) also enabling recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said system (1) comprising a water distribution unit (2), at least one water treating unit (6) and a sensor unit (7) arranged for measurement of at least water quality, said water distribution unit (2) comprising one common user unit inlet 9 connectable via piping to said one or more user units (8) on their used water output side; said water distribution unit (2) further comprising a contaminated water outlet (10); and said water distribution unit (2) further comprising at least one water recirculation port (1000) connectable via piping to the water tank (3) to enable flowing water between the water distribution unit (2) and the water tank (3); and wherein said at least one water treating unit (6) enables to treat water to increase the water quality thereof and where the sensor unit (7) is connected to a control unit, which, based on the measurement of the water quality, is arranged to decide if water should be recycled to the water tank (3) from the water distribution unit (2) or should be discarded via the contaminated water outlet (10) from the water distribution unit (2).
The present invention refers to a system 1 intended for measuring water quality in a system having the capability of recirculating water and flowing water to waste, depending on water quality, said system 1 being a module system comprising a water channel base unit 2, a sensor module unit 3 for water quality measurement and a water distribution module unit 4 for distribution of water to recirculation, wherein the water distribution module unit 4 are attachable to and detachable from the water channel base unit 2.
The present invention relates to a water distribution system with hygienisation capacity. According to a first aspect, the present invention describes a water distribution system (1) comprising a water supply, a heating source (100) or a point of inflow of externally heated water, at least one sensor measuring water quality, a flow path for water with a user outflow UO, and a control unit for operation of the water distribution system (1), said at least one sensor measuring water quality being connected to the control unit, wherein the water distribution system (1) comprises tubing in a tubing system where at least one portion of the tubing system in the water distribution system (1) comprises a tubing portion which is made of a plastic material comprising silver and/or zinc to provide an inner anti-biofilm of that tubing portion.
B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/02 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
C02F 1/36 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with mechanical oscillations ultrasonic vibrations
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
C02F 1/78 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with ozone
E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
E03C 1/12 - Plumbing installations for waste waterBasins or fountains connected theretoSinks
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Method for recycling water and a water recycling device
The present invention describes a leakage detector system (1) comprising a sensor unit (2), said sensor unit (2) comprising a moisture sensor (20) and a transmitter, said leakage detector system also comprising an enclosing material 3 embedding the sensor unit (2).
The present invention describes a leakage detector system (1) comprising a sensor unit (2), said sensor unit (2) comprising a moisture sensor (20) and a transmitter, said leakage detector system also comprising an enclosing material 3 embedding the sensor unit (2).
The present invention describes a method involving measuring of water quality and/or detection of one or more substances in a water flow, said method involving the steps of using a sensor system comprising at least two electrodes, for sending frequency from at least one electrode and receiving a response from at least another electrode, wherein the method involves filtration over one or more frequency ranges in the response, to measure the impedance and using the impedance as an indicator of the water quality and/or for detection of one or more substances in the water flow.
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
The present inventive concept relates to a water recirculating device (100) comprising: a heating arrangement (120); and a flow path divider (122) placed in a water recirculating path (116) upstream from the heating arrangement (120), wherein the flow path divider (122) is arranged to divide the water recirculating path (116) into a heating path (124) and a non-heating path (126); and wherein a first mixing valve (106) is configured to mix water from the heating path (124) having a first temperature and water from the non-heating path (126) having a second temperature in order to form first temperature regulated water, and wherein a second mixing valve (112) is configured to mix water from the heating path (124) having the first temperature with water from the non-heating path (126) having the second temperature in order to form second temperature regulated water.
The present inventive concept relates to a system (100) comprising: a water recirculating device comprising: a heating arrangement (112) arranged in a recirculating path (108); a mixing valve arrangement (122) in liquid communication with an external ON water path arrangement (114), said mixing valve arrangement (122) accepting as inputs hot and cold water from a hot and cold water source respectively, said mixing valve arrangement (122) being configured to form temperature regulated water (120) by combining said hot and cold water, said mixing valve arrangement (122) comprising a user input interface configured to control a proportion of said hot and cold water directed to said external water path arrangement (114); and a reference temperature determining arrangement (130) configured to determine a reference water temperature of said temperature regulated water (120); wherein said heating arrangement (112) is configured to adjust a water temperature of treated water towards said reference water temperature.
The present inventive concept relates to a method for adjusting a water temperature in a water recirculating device. The method comprises determining a first parameter associated with a first water path; determining a second parameter associated with a second water path; determining a setting of a mixing valve arrangement based on the first and second parameter; and adjusting a water temperature of water output by a water outlet based on the setting of the mixing valve arrangement. The invention also relates to a water recirculating device configured to adjust a water temperature of water output by a water outlet based on the setting of the mixing valve arrangement.
The present invention describes a system 1 allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water, wherein said system allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water comprises a recirculation loop, a water tank 200, a fresh water inlet 300 connected to the water tank 200, a water treatment unit, a sensor system and a control system, wherein the sensor system gives input to the control system with respect to a selection decision of either recycling of water in the system or separation of water from the system in at least one separation point, wherein there is arranged an air gap between the fresh water inlet 300 and the maximum water level in the water tank 200, wherein the water tank 200 comprises multiple level sensors which are connected to a data processing unit for the system 1, and wherein the data processing unit is arranged to register different levels in the water tank 200 and/or to calculate inflow to the water tank 200 based on water level estimation in said multiple level sensors.
E03B 1/04 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
G01F 23/24 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid
30.
A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC HOT WATER PASTEURIZATION PROCEDURE
The present invention describes a water distribution system 1 comprising a water supply, a heating source 100, at least one temperature sensor, a flow path for water with a user outflow UO, and a control unit for operation of the water distribution system 1, said temperature sensor being connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit also is connected to at least one presence sensor PS arranged for the detection of presence of a human or animal body in physical proximity to the user outflow UO and/or in an outflow direction area from the user outflow UO and wherein the control unit is arranged to drive a hot water pasteurization procedure of at least a portion of the flow path and out from the user outflow UO based on a response or an indication of no presence of a human or animal body in physical proximity to the user outflow UO and/or in an outflow direction area from the user outflow UO.
The present invention describes a water recirculation system intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said water recirculation system (1) comprising a flow path for recirculation (50), at least one water treating unit (6), and a sensor unit (7) arranged for measurement of at least water quality, and wherein the sensor unit (7) is connected to a control unit which decides if water should be recycled or discarded in a point of separation (30) based on the measurement of the water quality, said water recirculation system (1) also comprises a first heating source (00), and wherein the water recirculation system (1) also comprises a second heating source (200).
The present invention describes a system (1) enabling treating water from a water tank (3), which water tank (3) is arranged in a water distribution architecture also comprising one or more user units (8), said system (1) also enabling recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said system (1) comprising a water distribution unit (2), at least one water treating unit (6) and a sensor unit (7) arranged for measurement of at least water quality, said water distribution unit (2) comprising one common user unit inlet 9 connectable via piping to said one or more user units (8) on their used water output side; said water distribution unit (2) further comprising a contaminated water outlet (10); and said water distribution unit (2) further comprising at least one water recirculation port (1000) connectable via piping to the water tank (3) to enable flowing water between the water distribution unit (2) and the water tank (3); and wherein said at least one water treating unit (6) enables to treat water to increase the water quality thereof and where the sensor unit (7) is connected to a control unit, which, based on the measurement of the water quality, is arranged to decide if water should be recycled to the water tank (3) from the water distribution unit (2) or should be discarded via the contaminated water outlet (10) from the water distribution unit (2)..
a) of first cleaning phase water from a first cleaning phase of the cleaning procedure (428) using the sensor arrangement (518); in the data processing device, receiving data comprising a target substance content interval requirement (844) of at least one of a plurality of cleaning phases (314); in the data processing device, comparing the first substance content to the target substance content interval requirement (844); and forming cleaning phase water to be used in the at least one of the plurality of cleaning phases (314) by transferring the first cleaning phase water to the at least one of the plurality of cleaning phases (314) based on the comparison.
A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware Details
D06F 103/20 - Washing liquid condition, e.g. turbidity
D06F 39/00 - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
The present inventive concept relates to a device (500) utilizing water for a group of cleaning procedures, wherein each cleaning procedure (100) in the group of cleaning procedures comprises a plurality of cleaning phases (102, 104, 106, 108) each using cleaning phase water having a substance content with respect to a number of substances, wherein the device (500) comprises a sensor arrangement (554) configured to determine a first substance content (110) with respect to at least one of the number of substances in first cleaning phase water from a first cleaning phase (102) being part of the plurality of cleaning phases (102, 104, 106, 108); wherein the device (500) is configured to end the first cleaning phase (102) if a pre-determined condition related to the first substance content (110) and associated with the first cleaning phase (102) has been met.
D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware Details
D06F 33/46 - Control of the energy or water consumption
D06F 103/20 - Washing liquid condition, e.g. turbidity
D06F 105/00 - Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
D06F 39/00 - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
35.
WALL BOX INTENDED FOR A RECIRCULATION SHOWER AND A SYSTEM FOR WATER PROOFING OF A WALL BOX
The present invention describes a wall box (1) intended for a recirculation shower (2), wherein the wall box (1) comprises a box unit (3) with a length L, width W, depth D and circumference C, and wherein the wall box (1) also comprises a folded portion (4) arranged around the entire circumference C.
The present inventive concept relates to a method for recycling water in a water recycling device, the method comprising: receiving used water via a drain; determining a water quality measure of the used water; if the water; quality measure of the water is above a first quality threshold, feeding the used water to a valve arrangement; in the valve arrangement, forming water to be treated by providing external water, the used water or a combination of the external water and the used water; generating treated water by treating the water to be treated using a water treatment arrangement; and feeding the treated water to an outlet. The present inventive concept also relates to a water recycling device.
The present invention describes a disposable filter unit (1) intended for a system (10) allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water, said disposable filter unit (1) comprising an outer body (2), a top (3), a bottom (4), an inflow (5), an outflow (6) and a filter means (7) enclosed in the outer body (2), wherein the inflow (5) is positioned adjacent to the bottom (4) and the outflow (6) is positioned adjacent to the top (3), and wherein the inflow (5) and (10) outflow (6) are arranged to be fixated simultaneously into the system (10) and released simultaneously from the system (10) enabling a simple replacing of the disposable filter unit (1) for a user, and wherein the system (10) comprises a mechanical filter fixating/releasing unit (8).
The present invention describes a device 1 intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said device 1 comprising a flow path 4 for recycled water, a fresh water inlet and a point of separation 30, wherein the device also comprises a sensor system 10 for measurement of water quality, wherein the sensor system 10 comprises a IR source 20 and a IR receiver 21, and wherein the sensor system 10 is connected to a control unit which decides if water should be recycled or discarded in the point of separation 30 based on the measurement of the water quality.
The present invention describes a system comprising a water recirculation device1 allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water, said water recirculation device 1 comprising a water treatment unit 2 and a sensor system 3 arranged for measurement ofat least water quality and which sensor system 3 is connected to a control unit, and wherein the system also comprises at least two separation points, wherein one first separation point 30 is positioned within the water recirculation device 1 to allow for recirculation of clean water or separation of a first separated stream of water not intended to be recirculated in the water recirculation device 1, and wherein one second separation point 30 is arranged for separation of the first separated stream of water in at least one high quality water stream and in one low quality water stream, and wherein a decision of recirculation or separation is made by the control unit based on the measurement of water quality.
The present invention describes a method for determining the water quality and/or a change in the water quality subsequent to the addition of at least a substance X in a water flow in a water processing device 1, wherein a substance addition unit 2 containing the substance X is arranged to enable the addition of said substance X to an inlet Z1 of the water processing device 1, and wherein the water processing device 1 comprises a data receiving unit 100 which receives data in the water processing device 1, said method comprising the steps of adding the substance X in an amount Y to the water processing device 1, sending data relating to the amount Y of the substance X to the data receiving unit 100, the data is then collected in the data receiving unit 100 and the data receiving unit 100 then compares the received data to a set water quality protocol and then makes a control decision based on that, or compares received data with other received data from other sources and then makes a control decision based on that, and/or sends the comparison of data relating to water quality from different data sources to a user interface or to a control unit or computer device.
The present invention describes a hybrid device (1) for a recirculation shower, allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device (1) comprises a recirculation loop (2), a filter system (4) with a nano-filter (5) such as for instance an electropositive nano-ceramic filter, e.g. a nano alumina (fiber) filter, at least one filter quality sensor (3), at least one pre-filter (6), and wherein the hybrid device (1) is arranged to redirect the water from recirculation to drainage when the at least one filter quality sensor (3) indicates the need thereof.
A method for balancing a use of a water recirculating system, the water recirculating system comprising: at least a first and a second water recirculating device, each comprising: an outlet configured to output water; a collecting arrangement arranged to collect water output by the outlet; a recirculating path in liquid communication with the outlet and the collecting arrangement; a discard path configured to discard water from the water recirculating device; wherein the method comprises: determining a utilization index of the water recirculating system; and setting at least one of the first and second water recirculating devices in an active mode or an inactive mode based on the utilization index.
The present invention provides a method for measuring one or more parameters in a water flow in a device 1 intended for recycling of water, said method comprising directing part of the water flow to a liquid-stagnant space 2where the measuring is performed. The present invention is also directed to a device 1 intended for recycling of water, said device 1 comprising a flow path 4 for recycled water, a fresh water inlet 5, a recirculation water inlet 6 and a recirculation water outlet 7, a user outlet 8, a heater 9 and a filter 10, and wherein the device 1 also comprises an off-line bypass loop arrangement 3 which comprises a liquid-stagnant space 2and which off-line bypass loop arrangement 3 also comprises one or more sensors 11 enabling measuring in the off-line bypass loop arrangement 3.
The present inventive concept relates to a method for determining an object type being subjected to a water recirculating device comprising: an outlet configured to output water; a collecting arrangement arranged to collect water output by the outlet; and a discard path configured to discard water from the water recirculating device. The method comprises: receiving presence sensor data from a presence sensor arrangement of the water recirculating device; determining whether the object type is human based on the presence sensor data; and if the object type is human, setting the water recirculating device in a recirculation mode, else setting the water recirculating device in a discard mode.
E03B 1/04 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
E03C 1/01 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks for combinations of baths, showers, sinks, wash-basins, closets, urinals, or the like
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
46.
A METHOD FOR DISINFECTION AND CLEANING OF AT LEAST ONE PART OF A DEVICE INTENDED FOR RECYCLING OF WATER
The present invention describes a method for disinfection and cleaning of at least one part of a device intended for recycling of water, said method involving flowing lactic acid, citric acid and/or an enzyme based or surfactant based solution into the part intended to receive the disinfection and cleaning. Elected for publication.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
The present inventive concept relates to a method for adjusting a water temperature in a water recirculating device. The method comprises determining a first parameter associated with a first water path; determining a second parameter associated with a second water path; determining a setting of a mixing valve arrangement based on the first and second parameter; and adjusting a water temperature of water output by a water outlet based on the setting of the mixing valve arrangement. The invention also relates to a water recirculating device configured to adjust a water temperature of water output by a water outlet based on the setting of the mixing valve arrangement.
E03B 1/04 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
Water purification installations; water filtration
installations; water recycling installations; water
purification filters; filter boxes for water purification;
showers; shower heads.
49.
WATER USE OPTIMIZATION IN A DEVICE UTILIZING WATER FOR A CLEANING PROCEDURE
The present inventive concept relates to a method for optimizing water usage in a device utilizing water for a group of cleaning procedures, wherein the device comprises a sensor arrangement (518) and a data processing device, wherein the method comprises the steps of: determining a first substance content (400a) of first cleaning phase water from a first cleaning phase of the cleaning procedure (428) using the sensor arrangement (518); in the data processing device, receiving data comprising a target substance content interval requirement (844) of at least one of a plurality of cleaning phases (314); in the data processing device, comparing the first substance content to the target substance content interval requirement (844); and forming cleaning phase water to be used in the at least one of the plurality of cleaning phases (314) by transferring the first cleaning phase water to the at least one of the plurality of cleaning phases (314) based on the comparison.
The present inventive concept relates to a water recirculating device (100) comprising: a heating arrangement (120); and a flow path divider (122) placed in a water recirculating path (116) upstream from the heating arrangement (120), wherein the flow path divider (122) is arranged to divide the water recirculating path (116) into a heating path (124) and a non-heating path (126); and wherein a first mixing valve (106) is configured to mix water from the heating path (124) having a first temperature and water from the non-heating path (126) having a second temperature in order to form first temperature regulated water, and wherein a second mixing valve (112) is configured to mix water from the heating path (124) having the first temperature with water from the non-heating path (126) having the second temperature in order to form second temperature regulated water.
The present inventive concept relates to a system (100) comprising: a water recirculating device comprising: a heating arrangement (112) arranged in a recirculating path (108); a mixing valve arrangement (122) in liquid communication with an external water path arrangement (114), said mixing valve arrangement (122) accepting as inputs hot and cold water from a hot and cold water source respectively, said mixing valve arrangement (122) being configured to form temperature regulated water (120) by combining said hot and cold water, said mixing valve arrangement (122) comprising a user input interface configured to control a proportion of said hot and cold water directed to said external water path arrangement (114); and a reference temperature determining arrangement (130) configured to determine a reference water temperature of said temperature regulated water (120); wherein said heating arrangement (112) is configured to adjust a water temperature of treated water towards said reference water temperature.
The present inventive concept relates to a device (500) utilizing water for a group of cleaning procedures, wherein each cleaning procedure (100) in the group of cleaning procedures comprises a plurality of cleaning phases (102, 104, 106, 108) each using cleaning phase water having a substance content with respect to a number of substances, wherein the device (500) comprises a sensor arrangement (554) configured to determine a first substance content (110) with respect to at least one of the number of substances in first cleaning phase water from a first cleaning phase (102) being part of the plurality of cleaning phases (102, 104, 106, 108); wherein the device (500) is configured to end the first cleaning phase (102) if a pre- determined condition related to the first substance content (110) and associated with the first cleaning phase (102) has been met.
The present inventive concept relates to a water recirculating device (100) comprising: a heating arrangement (120); and a flow path divider (122) placed in a water recirculating path (116) upstream from the heating arrangement (120), wherein the flow path divider (122) is arranged to divide the water recirculating path (116) into a heating path (124) and a non-heating path (126); and wherein a first mixing valve (106) is configured to mix water from the heating path (124) having a first temperature and water from the non-heating path (126) having a second temperature in order to form first temperature regulated water, and wherein a second mixing valve (112) is configured to mix water from the heating path (124) having the first temperature with water from the non-heating path (126) having the second temperature in order to form second temperature regulated water.
Water purification installations; water filtration
installations; water recycling installations; water
purification filters; filter boxes for water purification;
showers; shower heads.
Water purification installations; water filtration installations; water recycling installations, namely, sustainable onsite water recycling and wastewater treatment systems; water purification filters; filter boxes for water purification; showers; shower heads
56.
Device and method for purifying and recycling shower water
when any of said sensors is indicating the need to do so, and in particular when said at least one water quality sensor indicates that the water is contaminated above said maximum level of contaminants, the same water is redirected from recirculation to drainage and is discarded from the hybrid device.
A method for adjusting settings in a water recirculating device is provided. The water recirculating device comprises an outlet configured to output treated water, a water collecting arrangement configured to collect used water, a water treatment arrangement configured to receive used water from the water collecting arrangement and output the treated water, wherein said water treatment arrangement is further configured to hold a replaceable water treatment device, an external water input device configured to input external water to said recirculating device, a circulation pump configured to provide a flow in said water recycling device, and a data processing device configured to control said water recycling device. The method comprises retrieving information associated to said replaceable water treatment device, determining identification data for said replaceable water treatment device by processing said information, retrieving settings data connected to said identification data, and adjusting said water recirculating device according to said settings data.
This inventive concept relates to a method for adjusting a water recycling device to a user preference profile, the method comprising the steps of: receiving data indicating an upcoming use of said water recycling device by a user; processing said data in order to determine a probability of use of said water recycling device by said user; and if said probability of use exceeds a pre-determined threshold, adjusting a number of operating parameters of said water recycling device according to a user preference profile associated with said user. The inventive concept also relates to a method for generating a user preference profile for a water recycling device, and a related system.
This inventive concept relates to a method for adapting a water recycling device to external conditions, the method comprising the steps of: receiving internal data generated by the water recycling device; identifying an external condition of the water recycling device based on the internal data; and automatically adjusting a number of operating parameters of the water recycling device based on the identified external condition.
The present invention describes a combined water heater and water treatment device 1, said combined water heater and water treatment device comprising a water treatment unit 2 being embedded by a single container 3 of the combined water heater and water treatment device 1, and said combined water heater and water treatment device 1 also comprising a heater element 4 arranged on the outside of the single container 3 of the combined water heater and water treatment device.
The present invention describes a disposable filter unit (1 ) intended for a system (10) allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water, said disposable filter unit (1 ) comprising an outer body (2), a top (3), a bottom (4), an inflow (5), an outflow (6) and a filter means (7) enclosed in the outer body (2), wherein the inflow (5) is positioned adjacent to the bottom (4) and the outflow (6) is positioned adjacent to the top (3), and wherein the inflow (5) and (10) outflow (6) are arranged to be fixated simultaneously into the system (10) and released simultaneously from the system (10) enabling a simple replacing of the disposable filter unit (1 ) for a user, and wherein the system (10) comprises a mechanical filter fixating / releasing unit (8).
The present inventive concept relates to a drain for a water recycling device, the drain comprising a drain inlet configured to receive used water from an outlet of the water recycling device; a water buffer configured to hold a volume of water, wherein the water buffer comprises an outer wall element and a bottom surface; a recycling pipe comprising an recycling pipe intake, the recycling pipe intake comprising an open end, wherein the recycling pipe and the recycling pipe intake is configured to receive used water to be recycled from the water buffer; and a buffer outlet configured to output water from the water buffer. The present inventive concept also relates to a method for collecting water to be recycled in a drain of a water recycling device.
The present invention describes a sensor system intended for a system (10) allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water, wherein said system (10) allowing for purification and recycling of water or separation of water comprises a water treatment unit (40), wherein said sensor system comprises one first sensor type 1 directed to indicating the function of a water treating source in the water treatment unit, and wherein the sensor system also comprises a second sensor type 2 directed to indicating the water quality, and wherein both the first sensor type 1 and the second sensor type 2 give input to a control system (4) of the system (10) with respect to a selection decision of either recycling of water in the system (10) or separation of water from the system (10).
The present inventive concept relates to a method for recycling water in a water recycling device, the method comprising: receiving used water via a drain; determining a water quality measure of the used water; if the water quality measure of the water is above a first quality threshold, feeding the used water to a valve arrangement; in the valve arrangement, forming water to be treated by providing external water, the used water or a combination of the external water and the used water; generating treated water by treating the water to be treated using a water treatment arrangement; and feeding the treated water to an outlet. The present inventive concept also relates to a water recycling device.
Water purification installations; water filtration installations; water recycling installations; water purification filters; filter boxes for water purification; showers; shower heads.
66.
Apparatus and handheld shower unit thereof for water supply and sanitary purposes, e.g. for allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water
The present invention describes an apparatus (1) for water supply and sanitary purposes, e.g. for allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein the apparatus (1) comprises an on/off unit (2) comprising a battery (3) and a transceiver (4), and wherein the on/off unit (2) is activable by pushing an on/off knob (5) of the on/off unit (2) rendering the transceiver (4) to transmit a wireless signal to a control system to turn the apparatus (1) on respective off. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to an apparatus (1) for water supply and sanitary purposes, wherein the apparatus (1) is a shower device (1) comprising a handheld shower unit (9) having a magnetic valve (8), and also comprising a holder unit (10) for holding the handheld shower unit (9) when not being used, wherein a magnet (11) is arranged in the holder unit (10) or the handheld shower unit (9), and wherein an activation sensor (12) is provided in the holder unit (10) or in the handheld shower unit (9) so that the magnetic valve (8) is turned into an open position when the handheld shower unit (9) is removed from the holder unit (10), and wherein the holder unit (10) holds the magnetic valve (8) in a closed position when the handheld shower unit (9) is held by the holder unit (10) and not being used. Moreover, the present invention is also related to a handheld shower unit (9) for an apparatus (1).
The present invention describes an apparatus 1 for water supply and sanitary purposes, wherein the apparatus 1 comprises a light unit 3 intended for neutralisation of organisms in said water flow, and wherein the light unit 3 is arranged in a dockable water treatment chamber 7. Moreover, according to yet another aspect of the present invention there is disclosed an apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes, where the apparatus 1 comprises a light unit 3 intended for neutralisation of organisms in said water flow, and 10 wherein the light unit 3 is positioned in a tank 20 of the apparatus 1. Furthermore, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is disclosed an apparatus 1 for water supply and sanitary purposes, where the apparatus 1 comprises a light unit 3 intended for neutralisation of organisms in said water flow, said the light unit 3 being an UV LED unit.1
The present invention describes a capsule (1) intended for a liquid flow, said capsule (1) comprising an inner casing (2) which is encasing liquid processing means and the liquid flow passing the liquid processing means, and which inner casing (2) is open for inflow and outflow of liquid into and out from the capsule (1); an outer unit (3) which has means having a pressure up- taking ability for the inner casing (2), wherein the inner casing (2) and outer unit (3) may be totally separated from each other, and wherein the inner casing (2) may function as a disposable part of the capsule (1).
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
E03B 1/04 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
E03C 1/00 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks
70.
AN APPARATUS AND HANDHELD SHOWER UNIT THEREOF FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY PURPOSES, E.G. FOR ALLOWING PURIFICATION AND EITHER RECYCLING OF WATER OR DISCARDING OF WATER
The present invention describes an apparatus (1) for water supply and sanitary purposes, e.g. for allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein the apparatus (1) comprises an on/off unit (2) comprising a battery (3) and a transceiver (4), and wherein the on/off unit (2) is activable by pushing an on/off knob (5) of the on/off unit (2) rendering the transceiver (4) to transmit a wireless signal to a control system to turn the apparatus (1) on respective off. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to an apparatus (1) for water supply and sanitary purposes, wherein the apparatus (1) is a shower device (1) comprising a handheld shower unit (9) having a magnetic valve (8), and also comprising a holder unit (10) for holding the handheld shower unit (9) when not being used, wherein a magnet (11) is arranged in the holder unit (10) or the handheld shower unit (9), and wherein an activation sensor (12) is provided in the holder unit (10) or in the handheld shower unit (9) so that the magnetic valve (8) is turned into an open position when the handheld shower unit (9) is removed from the holder unit (10), and wherein the holder unit (10) holds the magnetic valve (8) in a closed position when the handheld shower unit (9) is held by the holder unit (10) and not being used. Moreover, the present invention is also related to a handheld shower unit (9) for an apparatus (1).
The present invention describes a hybrid device (1) for a recirculation shower, allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device (1) comprises a recirculation loop (2), a filter system (4) with a nano-filter (5) such as for instance an electropositive nano-ceramic filter, e.g. a nano alumina (fiber) filter, at least one filter quality sensor (3), at least one pre-filter (6), and wherein the hybrid device (1) is arranged to redirect the water from recirculation to drainage when the at least one filter quality sensor (3) indicates the need thereof.
The present invention describes a bottom receiver unit 1 for a water flowing product, said bottom unit 1 comprising an upper plate 2, a slit 3 positioned beneath the upper plate 2 and a rough filter unit 4 positioned over the slit 3, said rough filter unit 4 intended to prevent items from reaching a drain 5 but where water passes through the rough filter unit 4 easily.
The present invention describes a hybrid device 1 allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device 1 comprises a recirculation loop 2, a filter system 3 and multiple sensors 4, wherein the multiple sensors 4 are conductivity sensors, wherein the hybrid device 1 also comprises a micro processor and wherein the multiple sensors (4) are connected to the micro processor.
The present invention describes a method for regulation of a hybrid device allowing purification and either recycling or separation of water, said method comprising measuring a water quality parameter in water in the hybrid device in a measuring point; deciding the limit value of the water quality parameter based on measurement of the water quality parameter, said limit value being a reference for a limit value for clean water; and if the water quality parameter in the measuring point is outside of the limit value of the water quality parameter then separating the water, and otherwise recycling the water in the hybrid device.
The present invention describes a filter fastening system 1 comprising a filter socket 2 and a filter locking unit 3, wherein the filter socket 2 has a first end 4 being a top end and a second end 5 being a bottom end and a longitudinal body 6, wherein the filter locking unit 3 comprises a locking arm 7 with a connection end 8 and a locking end 9, a stopper 10 and a connection 11 where the connection end 8 of the locking arm is fixated with a joint 12 so that the locking arm 7 is pivotably arranged in the filter fastening system 1 so that the filter socket 2 may be fastened by pivoting the locking arm 7 until the bottom end 5 of the filter socket 2 is tightened against the stopper 10 and the top end 4 hence is tightened and sealed against a water piping connection for the filter socket (2).
Water purification installations, water filtration
installations, water recycling installations, water
purification filters, filter boxes for water purification,
apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes, showers,
shower heads, wash-hand basins (parts of sanitary
installations), mixer taps (faucets).
(1) Water purification installations, namely, wastewater treatment units for domestic, commercial and industrial use, water filtration installations, namely, water filtering units for domestic, commercial and industrial use, water recycling installations, namely, water recycling shower units for domestic, commercial and industrial use, water purification filters, filter boxes for water purification, apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes, namely toilets, bidets, urinals and shampoo basins for barbers' shop use, showers, shower heads, wash-hand basins, namely, parts of sanitary installations, faucets, namely, mixer taps.
Water purification installations; water filtration installations; water recycling installations; water purification filters; filter boxes for water purification; apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, [ toilets, bidets, urinals and shampoo basins for barbers' shop use; ] showers; shower heads; [ wash-hand basins as parts of sanitary installations; ] mixer taps as faucets
Water purification installations, water filtration installations, water recycling installations, water purification filters, filter boxes for water purification, apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes, showers, shower heads, wash-hand basins (parts of sanitary installations), mixer taps (faucets).
81.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING AND RECYCLING SHOWER WATER
The present invention describes a hybrid device (1) for a recirculation shower, allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device (1) comprises a recirculation loop (2), a filter system (4) with a nano-filter (5) such as for instance an electropositive nano-ceramic filter, e.g. a nano alumina (fiber) filter, at least one filter quality sensor (3), at least one pre-filter (6), and wherein the hybrid device (1) is arranged to redirect the water from recirculation to drainage when the at least one filter quality sensor (3) indicates the need thereof.
The present invention describes a hybrid device (1) for a recirculation shower, allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein said hybrid device (1) comprises a recirculation loop (2), a filter system (4) with a nano-filter (5) such as for instance an electropositive nano-ceramic filter, e.g. a nano alumina (fiber) filter, at least one filter quality sensor (3), at least one pre-filter (6), and wherein the hybrid device (1) is arranged to redirect the water from recirculation to drainage when the at least one filter quality sensor (3) indicates the need thereof.
A domestic water recycling system using a combination of an optical detector to detect certain smaller sized (non-filtered) contaminants and a filter to remove larger sized (filtered) contaminants provides an efficient wastewater recycling system. Optical detection of contaminants determines whether water is discharged or filtered and recycled. The optical detection system can use several discrete optical wavelengths that are passed through the fluid, and can determine a relative presence of the contaminants based on the resulting wavelength response. A recycling shower using optical detection, an electronically actuated directional device and pump and a controller allows for automatic recycling or discharging of water without requiring user input. The system may include a turbulence reduction baffle in a collection chamber, and a disinfection unit for the recycled water.
