Abstract:
The present invention describes a liquid recycling system and method for purifying and either recirculating or discarding of liquid. The system includes a liquid input line, a tank, and a circulation pump for providing recirculation of liquid from the tank. A filter and a heater are used to treat liquid from the circulation pump. A valve is provided to direct liquid either to a shower head or faucet,or back to the tank. Additional plumbing and components can be used to provide multiple independent recirculation loops with the tank. An electronic controller can be used to control components of the present invention, where a user could interface with the controller via a control panel or a software application accessed by a portable electronic device.
Abstract:
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).
Abstract:
Se describe un sistema y los pasos necesarios para realizar el desvio del agua que sale por la tubería rígida de una regadera común para almacenarse temporalmente dentro de un tanque contenedor de agua, y posteriormente recircularla al instante que, cuando el dispositivo registra una variación en el nivel de agua almacenada mediante un dispositivo de flotación conectado al eje de giro del desviador interior, este ejercerá una fuerza mecánica a través de la liberación de una válvula de moneda obstruida por una compuerta que gira para cambiar la trayectoria del agua hacia el conducto de la regadera, de forma que en total logre evitar el desperdicio de hasta 20 litros de agua por vez al almacenarlos temporalmente dentro de un contenedor hermético y de re-mezclarlos durante el mismo ciclo con un sistema de bombeo mecánico para evitar la necesidad de vaciar el contenido del tanque posteriormente de forma manual todo esto sin necesidad de energía eléctrica todo como resultado de la fuerza natural del agua.
Abstract:
A water recirculation system for a shower unit comprises a plurality of reservoirs and switching means for selecting from which of the reservoirs the shower unit receives water. A pump recirculates water from a waste trap of the shower unit to the active reservoir. Each reservoir contains a heater. At the user's command, a system of valves is reconfigured so that the shower unit becomes supplied with fresh water circulated from a second reservoir. Meanwhile, the first reservoir is emptied, refilled and reheated to be ready for further use if required. Further pipes may be provided to allow preheating and circulation of the water in the system prior to use of the shower unit; and to allow the system to be flushed with water from a mains supply.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a grey water reclamation system and methods therefor. Grey water is captured from a source, such as a sink, and stored in a main body containing a pump. The grey water is transported to a flush tank for use with a toilet. The system provides for use of a mixture of fresh water and grey water without interrupting the service to the user. Usage of grey water is maximized without completely eliminating the fresh water as a component that ensures service when grey water is unavailable.
Abstract:
Invention patent for pumping and recycling system of bathing water actuated by the human body movement, comprising the box floor (1) and reservoir (2), above the flushing cistern of the toilet (3). On the box floor (1) a platform (4) with a shaft (5), attached to the water pumps (6) and to the box floor (1) performs pumping. Water control is carried out by valves (7), after passing through the filtering screen (8). A piping (9) conducts water to the reservoir (2), which has a drain (10) and a water outlet (11) that is connected to the flushing. The reservoir cover (2) has a bowl (12) and is fitted with a hinge (13), a pipe (14) connects the bowl to the reservoir.
Abstract:
A system for reusing shower or bath greywater for flushing toilets, comprising a removable drain unit, adapted to fit and seal the drain inlet of the shower or bath, for collecting greywater and activating an electrical pump to pump the greywater by an automatic switch, whenever the level of the collected greywater exceeds a predetermined level; a container for accumulating the pumped greywater, such that the container is connected via a first pipe to the inlet of a tank of the toilet and connected via a second pipe to a water faucet. The first pipe is operable to transfer greywater from the container to the toilet tank and the second pipe is operable to transfer clean water from the faucet to the container; a float placed inside the container and attached to an arm, the arm is operable to open a valve for enabling flow of water from the faucet via the second pipe when the level of the water inside the tank is bellow a predetermined level; an electrical pump, connected via a third pipe to the drain unit and via a fourth pipe to the container and to a power supply via the automatic switch, for pumping the greywater into the container.
Abstract:
Dispositif de recirculation d'eau pour la douche : un dispositif mitigeur est connecté directement sur les arrivées d'eau chaude et froide, l'entrée d'eau froide est connectée à un système de recirculation; une pompe est actionnée tandis que l'arrivée d'eau froide est coupée. Dans un tel dispositif, le débit d'eau chaude est maintenu par le dispositif mitigeur juste suffisant pour compenser les pertes thermiques de l'eau circulant dans le système. On minimise donc la perte d'eau au strict nécessaire. Avantage: renouvellement partiel continuel de l'eau de douche, contrairement aux systèmes à recirculation totale.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a grey water diversion system. The diversion system that directs grey water from a fixture, such as a wash basin, sink, bathtub, or shower, to a sewer line or septic tank, to a reservoir, or to another fixture for use. The system consists of a structure inserted in line with the fixture's drain, whether directly affixed to the drain or to a pipe leading from the drain. The diversion device is controlled by the user of the fixture for instantaneous diversion of water to be sent to grey water use or storage or to be sent to a sewer system. The diversion system is meant to be able to be installed using the fixture of the operator's choice. This fixture may be new or the one currently installed. The fixture may be a standard fixture and need not be custom-made or special-ordered for use with the diversion system.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a compact multi-functional collector integrating screening, grit removal, a control system for the pumping system, an alternative passageway and automatic cleaning, for the collection of grey water from bathtubs or shower trays, in particular for sanitary equipment for the collection and reuse of grey water, and for continuous recirculation systems. The collector comprises a removable screen (5) for the removal of solids (fur, hair and soap fragments), a grit removal device (14) for sand removal, a system of multidirectional bottom injectors (12, 13) for cleaning the collector, a pump control system comprising level probes (24 and 24'), the minimum level probe being placed at the upper edge of the water suction slot (11) in order to ensure that the pumping system is always under a hydraulic load (primed), a drainage stabilizing system consisting of a metal attachment screen (7) connecting the collector to the bathtub / shower tray in a watertight manner and damping turbulent drainage to laminar drainage, and an alternative passageway (16) which ensures a direct connection to the waste water system (1) and simultaneously deactivates the pumping system. The present invention is designed for sanitary appliances and equipment for reusing and recirculating water, and for rationalizing water consumption.