DE102009003162B4 - Device for turbulence of water - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for swirling water, comprising a cavity (02) with an inlet opening (03) and with an outlet opening (04), characterized in that it further comprises at least a first cavity (02) between the inlet opening (03) and the outlet opening ( 04) comprises a ceramic clay mold (11) of fired clay, which has an impact area (12) aligned with the inlet opening (03) and a flow opening (08).

Description

The present invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

The DE 299 08 554 U1 shows a device for the mineralization of beverages. This device comprises at least one mineral dispenser insert formed from a matrix of a water-insoluble material having a mineralization component. The matrix is preferably made of a ceramic.

From the DE 42 44 659 A1 a device for purifying and revitalizing waters is known in which the water to be treated is pumped through a multistage centrifugal pump. Each stage of the centrifugal pump is provided with a solid crystal body, such as a natural crystal or a gemstone.

The DE 94 03 395 U1 shows a domestic appliance for the treatment of drinking water, in which the water flows through transparent pipes or shells filled with activated carbon, polystyrene beads and gemstones.

From the DE 94 04 586 U1 a pipe device for drinking water treatment is known in which the water is fluidized and preferably flows through a ceramic permanent filter and a layer of gemstones.

From the DE 100 56 338 A1 It is known to use so-called effective microorganisms for wastewater treatment.

From the DE 1 278 923 A It is known to treat clay mineral-containing raw materials by a longer Mauken. The viscous properties of the clay mineral-containing raw materials are improved by excretions and decomposition products of microorganisms.

The DE 20 2006 019 041 U1 shows a device for the treatment of water, in which the water to be treated is passed over healing stones, precious stones and boulders.

From the DE 20 2006 002 954 U1 There is known an arrangement for revitalizing water in which the water is swirled with turbulizers. The swirling devices may be formed, for example, by protrusions which consist of stainless steel or else of ceramic or glass. Such projections allow only a limited influence on the water to be treated.

The object of the present invention is to provide a device for swirling water.

The above object is achieved by a device for swirling water according to the appended claim 1.

The device according to the invention serves to improve the properties of water, for example of properties which characterize the water as drinking water, as water for the production of food or as water for cleaning purposes. The device initially comprises a cavity with an inlet opening and with an outlet opening. The water to be treated can flow through the inlet opening into the cavity, whereupon it can flow out of the cavity through the outlet opening after treatment in the cavity. According to the invention, the device further comprises at least a first ceramic mold of fired clay which divides the cavity between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The first ceramic mold has an impact area aligned with the inlet opening. The water flowing through the inlet opening into the cavity thus hits the impact area of the first ceramic mold, causing the water to swirl. In this case, the water flows over the surface of the impact region of the first ceramic mold, so that the entire inflowing water comes into contact with the first ceramic mold or at least in the vicinity of the surface of the first ceramic mold. The first ceramic mold further has at least one flow opening so that the water can flow from the first part of the cavity divided by the first ceramic mold into the second part of the cavity divided by the first ceramic mold. The bounced from the impact area water flows to the flow opening, whereby it undergoes further turbulence.

Since the water to be treated has to overcome the impact area and the flow opening, the hydrodynamic pressure of the water decreases as it passes through the device according to the invention. The improved properties are due to the contact of the water with the first ceramic clay mold. In the device according to the invention it is ensured that the effect of the fired clay on the water occurs to a high degree, since the water flows in the impact area with a large surface over the fired clay.

The device according to the invention allows an improvement in the quality of water in many ways. The taste of drinking water, which was treated with the device according to the invention, is subjectively better perceived. Furthermore, a vitalizing effect of the treated water is felt. If the treated drinking water is used to prepare food, then these foods also have an improved taste. Furthermore, the preparation of the food can be facilitated, for example, by using the drinking water treated with the device according to the invention, the amount of baking agent required for baking bread can be reduced. When cooking or cooking food, such as meat, less salt and spices are needed to achieve the desired flavor. If the water treated with the device according to the invention is used to clean the human body, the result obtained is subjectively perceived to be better. The skin feels supple and the hair is perceived as soft. If the water treated with the device according to the invention is used to clean objects, for example dishes or clothing, for example, 50% to 70% less detergent is required to achieve the desired cleaning effect. The treated water has increased foaming. For the cleaning of clothes can be dispensed with the use of softener. If the water treated with the device according to the invention is made available to plants, this leads to an improved and healthier growth of the plants. Fruits of the treated water treated plants such as tomatoes or strawberries have subjectively improved taste.

The device according to the invention has the advantage that with it a diverse and intensive improvement of the quality of water in a low-effort manner is possible. The device according to the invention can be integrated, for example, in a system for drinking water supply, for example at the sampling point. The device according to the invention requires no additional power supply. The water which is subjected to pressure in the drinking water system already has the energy required to operate the device according to the invention. The maintenance of the device according to the invention is low. Lime deposits only to a small extent in the cavity, since it is the fired clay of the ceramic forms is a neutral material.

In a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention, the latter furthermore has a second ceramic mold of fired clay which divides the cavity between the first ceramic mold and the outlet opening. The second ceramic mold, in turn, has an impingement area aligned with the flow opening of the first ceramic mold. Consequently, the water flows from the inlet opening to the impact area of the first ceramic mold, through the flow opening of the first ceramic mold and subsequently onto the impact area of the second ceramic mold, where it rebounds and swirls again. The second ceramic mold furthermore has a flow-through opening, through which the water rebounded on the impact region of the second ceramic mold can flow in the direction of the outlet opening after a renewed turbulence. In this embodiment of the device according to the invention, the degree of turbulence of the water and the extent of the action of the fired clay on the water regularly even more than doubled, because during the second turbulence in the region between the first and second ceramic mold, the water also comes with the back of the first ceramic mold increasingly in contact. The device according to the invention may further comprise ceramic clay molds dividing the cavity between the second ceramic mold and the outlet opening, each having an impact area aligned with the flow opening of one of the adjacent ceramic molds adjacent the other and one flow opening each. Consequently, the degree of turbulence of the water and the degree of exposure of the fired clay to the water can be almost arbitrarily multiplied.

The plurality of ceramic molds are preferably carried out the same and aligned parallel to each other on a common axis. Consequently, the ceramic forms form a cascade, which has to pass the water to be treated. In order that the impact areas are each aligned with the flow opening of one of the adjacent ceramic molds, the ceramic molds are arranged in this embodiment, rotated on the common axis to each other.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention further minerals, in particular crushed rock crystals, semi-precious stones, gems, pebbles, quartzes, feldspar and / or granites are introduced into the clay. The mentioned minerals, like clay, have a positive effect on the properties of the water. By a special selection of minerals, a specific influence on the properties of the water can be made. The minerals may be comminuted, for example by grinding, to be mixed with the clay before it is fired.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, remnants of microorganisms, their decomposition products and / or their precipitates are present in the clay. This can be achieved, in particular, by subjecting the clay to a longer masonry before firing it. In the Mauken accumulate effective Microorganisms and subsequently also their excretions and decomposition products in the clay. This leads inter alia to the fact that the clay has a homogeneous micro-surface after firing. This micro-surface, in a manner similar to the living microorganisms, when contacted with the water to be treated, results in an increased quality of the water.

The plurality of ceramic molds preferably each have the outer shape of a circular disk in which the flow opening and the impact area are formed. The disc-shaped ceramic molds are preferably aligned perpendicular to the main flow direction of the water to be treated.

The impact areas and the flow openings are preferably arranged next to each other on the disk shapes of the ceramic molds. This ensures that the water to be treated must first flow around the impact area in order to subsequently reach the flow opening arranged next to it.

The impact regions of the one or more ceramic molds are preferably formed like a shell. The shell shape has an enlarged surface which acts on the water to be treated. Furthermore, the flow of the water to be treated can be specifically influenced by the shell shape. In particular, a high degree of turbulence of the rebounding from the impact area water can be ensured.

The shell-like impact regions preferably each occupy a circular segment of the disk shape that encompasses the center of the circle. Thus, the impact areas are formed on the larger part of the surface of the disk-like ceramic molds. In the remaining smaller circle segments of the disc shapes, the flow openings are formed in each case.

The ceramic molds preferably each have a plurality of the flow openings. By a choice of the size and arrangement of the flow openings, the flow of the water to be treated can be specifically influenced, in particular to achieve the highest possible flow dynamics.

The one or more flow openings preferably have a funnel shape on the inlet opening side. The funnel shape has an enlarged surface of the fired clay, which acts on the water to be treated. At the same time, the funnel shape specifically influences the flow behavior of the water.

The cavity is preferably formed in a cylindrical container, wherein the inlet opening is arranged on one of the two base surfaces of the cylindrical shape and the outlet opening on the other of the two base surfaces of the cylindrical shape. The cylindrical container forms a practicable embodiment of the device according to the invention, in order to integrate these, for example, in water supply networks or water technical equipment.

The container is preferably made of stainless steel. One of the two base surfaces of the cylindrical shape of the container is preferably formed by a detachable lid. The detachable lid allows opening of the container, for example to clean the interior of the container or to exchange individual ceramic forms.

• 1: einen Längsschnitt durch eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung;
• 2: eine Keramikform einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in einer Ansicht von oben; und
• 3: die in 2 gezeigte Keramikform in einer Ansicht von unten und in einer Schnittansicht.

Further advantages, details and developments of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the device according to the invention, with reference to the drawing. Show it:

• 1 a longitudinal section through a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention;
• 2 a ceramic mold of a further preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention in a view from above; and
• 3 : in the 2 shown ceramic form in a view from below and in a sectional view.

1 shows a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention for improving the quality of water in longitudinal section. The device according to the invention initially comprises a hollow cylindrical container 01 made of stainless steel. In the container 01 is a cylindrical cavity 02 educated. Furthermore, the container 01 an inlet opening 03 and an outlet opening 04 on, which are formed as a sleeve with a connecting thread, so that the device according to the invention in a water pipe system (not shown) can be integrated. The water, which flows through the water supply system with pressure, flows through the inlet opening 03 in the cavity 02 from which it passes through the outlet opening 04 to a sampling point (not shown) can flow. In the cavity 02 There are five ceramic forms 06 ,

The ceramic forms 06 have perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container 01 a circular cross-section, whose diameter is slightly smaller than the diameter of the container 01 is so the ceramic molds 06 in the container 01 can be introduced and the cavity 02 divide into several chambers. The ceramic forms 06 have the basic shape of a circular Slice on its perimeter by a revolving band 07 is extended, which is formed integrally with the basic shape. The ribbon 07 every ceramic mold 06 thus has approximately the shape of a cylinder jacket. The bands 07 the ceramic forms 06 serve as a spacer between the ceramic forms 06 , At the same time ensure the bands 07 an orientation of the ceramic forms 06 perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the hollow cylindrical container 02 , The ceramic forms 06 are the same design, but arranged with different rotation angle about the longitudinal axis. The ceramic forms 06 each have two flow openings 08 on, so that through the inlet opening 03 in the container 01 inflowing water through all the flow openings 08 to the outlet opening 04 can flow. The one of the ceramic forms 06 closest to the inlet opening 03 is arranged, forms a first ceramic mold 11 , The first ceramic mold 11 has an impact area 12 up to the inlet opening 03 is aligned. The impact area 12 is opposite the inlet opening 03 arched and forms a shell, which extends over a circular segment of the circular surface of the ceramic mold 06 extends, in which the center of the circular shape lies. Consequently, the impact area decreases 12 most of the surface of the ceramic mold 06 one. In the remaining part of the surface are the two flow openings 08 arranged.

The inlet opening 03 lies in the symmetry axis of the container 01 , Water passing through the inlet 03 in the cavity 02 flows in, first meets the impact area 12 of the first ceramic mold 11 , The flow of water is through streamlines 13 indicated. That on the impact area 12 the first ceramic mold 11 The impinging water bounces off and flows through the cavity 02 between the first ceramic mold 11 and the wall of the container 01 , where many vortex flows of water form. In this case, the water occurs to a large extent with the surface of the first ceramic mold 11 in contact. The water eventually flows through the flow openings 08 the first ceramic mold 11 in that part of the cavity 02 that is between the first ceramic mold 12 and a second ceramic mold 14 is trained. After flowing through the flow openings 08 of the first ceramic mold 11, the water hits an impact area 16 the second ceramic mold 14 , Also the impact area 16 the second ceramic mold 14 has a curvature and is cupped. The second ceramic mold 14 is opposite the first ceramic mold 11 arranged mirror-inverted relative to the disc-like shape. Therefore, those sides are the first ceramic mold 11 and the second ceramic mold 14 facing each other, which are the same. The second ceramic mold 14 is opposite the first ceramic mold 11 rotated by 180 ° relative to their common axis. Therefore, the flow openings stand 08 the first ceramic mold 11 and the flow openings 08 the second ceramic mold 14 not opposite. Consequently, the water flowing through the flow openings 08 of the first ceramic mold 11 has flowed, almost the entire cavity 02 that is between the first ceramic mold 11 and the second ceramic mold 14 is designed to flow through to the flow openings 08 the second ceramic mold 14 to get. After the water on the impact area 16 the second ceramic mold 14 It is swirled there and flows on a rear impact area 17 the first ceramic mold 11 where it bounces off again and undergoes turbulence. The water comes into intensive contact with the surface of the second ceramic mold 14 in its impact area 16 and with the surface of the first ceramic mold 11 in the rear impact area 17 , The water then passes to the flow openings 08 the second ceramic mold 14 , whereupon it is in an area of the cavity 02 passes between the second ceramic mold 14 and another of the ceramic forms 06 is trained. The other of the ceramic forms 06 are the same as the first ceramic mold 11 and the second ceramic mold 14 arranged so that the water in the same way as from the first ceramic mold 11 and the second ceramic mold 14 is guided and influenced. As a result, the effects of the ceramic molds become 06 on the water through the other of the ceramic forms 06 multiplied according to their number. In the embodiment shown, the number of ceramic molds is 06 five, which represents an optimum for many applications. According to the invention, at least one of the ceramic forms 06 required. The number of ceramic forms 06 can also be chosen significantly higher to increase the effect.

After the water the flow openings 08 the last of the ceramic forms 06 has passed through, it reaches the outflow opening 04 of the container 01 where the water can be used. For example, the device according to the invention can be installed following a water meter of an apartment or a residential building. The treated with the device according to the invention water can be removed at each consumption point in the apartment or in the house. However, the device according to the invention can also be installed, for example, directly in front of a tap of a point of consumption.

The container 01 has a lid 18 on, in which the outlet opening 04 is designed as a sleeve. The lid 18 is with screws 19 detachable on the container 01 attached. This allows the container 01 be opened to the inside of the container 01 to clean or to the ceramic molds 06 refer to. After the lid 18 solved, the ceramic forms can 06 directly from the container 01 be removed. The ceramic forms 06 are inserted accurately into the container 01. After removal of the ceramic molds 06 These can be cleaned or replaced.

The ceramic forms 06 consist of burned clay. The clay was treated by Mauken for a long time before firing. This made the clay highly plastic before firing. Crushed minerals, including rock crystals, gems, pebbles, quartzes, feldspar and granites, were added to the clay prior to firing to form a coarse mixture.

The diameter of the disc-like ceramic forms 06 is 15 cm in the embodiment shown. The thickness of the ceramic molds 06 is in the range of bands 07 about 5 cm. Thus, as it flows through the device according to the invention, the water flows over an area of about 2 m ^{2 of} the surface of the fired clay ceramic molds 06 , The size of the ceramic molds 06 can be adapted to the respective requirements. For example, for embodiments of the device according to the invention, which are provided for a single water removal point, preferably a measure of 10 cm for the diameter of the ceramic molds 06 to choose.

2 shows one of the ceramic forms 06 a further preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention in a view from above. The ceramic forms 06 This embodiment again has a disk-like basic shape. The impact area 12 is through one on the ceramic mold 06 trained partition 21 limited in a three-quarter circle around the impact area 12 extends. The water, which is on the impact area 12 then flows outside around the partition wall 21 around to the two flow openings 08 ,

3 shows the in 2 shown ceramic mold 06 in a view from below and in a sectional view. On the shown side of the ceramic mold 06 is a flow channel 22 trained, with which the flow of water is selectively influenced. Basically, it is a goal to achieve the largest possible flow dynamics of the water in the inventive device. For this purpose, the expert can configure the ceramic mold according to continuing, for example, with narrowed flow openings, with a different number and arrangement of the flow openings, with special guides, cambers and obstacles to influence the flow of water. The skilled person is not interested in the disc-like basic shape of the ceramic molds shown 06 but, for example, can also fall back on the form of hollow hemispheres, plates, tubes, etc.

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Claims (17)

Device for swirling water, comprising a cavity (02) with an inlet opening (03) and with an outlet opening (04), characterized in that it further comprises at least a first cavity (02) between the inlet opening (03) and the outlet opening ( 04) comprises a ceramic clay mold (11) of fired clay, which has an impact area (12) aligned with the inlet opening (03) and a flow opening (08). Device after Claim 1 characterized in that it further comprises a second ceramic mold (14) of calcined clay which divides the cavity (02) between the first ceramic mold (11) and the outlet opening (04) and which forms a flow opening (08) of the first ceramic mold (11). aligned impact area (16) and a flow opening (08). Device after Claim 2 characterized in that it comprises further ceramic molds (06) of fired clay sharing the cavity (02) between the second ceramic mold (14) and the outlet opening (04), each one facing the flow opening (08) of an adjacent one of the other ceramic molds (06 ) and each having a flow opening (08). Device after Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the ceramic molds (06, 11, 14) are made equal and are aligned parallel to each other on a common axis, wherein the ceramic molds (06) are rotated on the common axis to each other. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that in the clay further minerals are introduced. Device after Claim 5 , characterized in that the further minerals are formed by crushed rock crystals, semi-precious stones, gems, pebbles, quartzes, feldspar and / or granites. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that in the clay remains of microorganisms, their decomposition products and / or their excretions are present. Device according to one of Claims 2 to 7 , characterized in that the ceramic molds (06, 11, 14) each have the outer shape of a circular disc. Device after Claim 8 , characterized in that the disc shapes of the ceramic molds (06, 11, 14) are widened in their peripheries each by a circulating belt (07). Device after Claim 8 or 9 , characterized in that the impact areas (12; 16) and the flow openings (08) are each arranged side by side on the disk molds. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 10 , characterized in that the one or more impact regions (12; 16) are formed like a shell. Device after the Claim 10 referred back Claim 11 , characterized in that the shell-like impact regions (12; 16) are each formed in a circle segment of the disc shape comprising the circle center, wherein the flow openings (08) are each formed in the remaining circle segment of the disc shape. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 12 , characterized in that the one or more ceramic molds (06) each have a plurality of the flow openings (08). Device according to one of Claims 1 to 13 , characterized in that the one or more flow openings (08) have a funnel shape on the inlet opening side. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 14 , characterized in that the cavity (02) in a cylindrical container (01) is formed, wherein at one of the two base surfaces of the cylindrical shape, the inlet opening (03) and at the other of the two base surfaces (18) of the cylindrical shape, the outlet opening (04) is arranged. Device after Claim 15 , characterized in that one of the two base surfaces of the cylindrical shape of the container (02) is formed by a releasable cover (18). Device after Claim 15 or 16 , characterized in that the container (01) consists of stainless steel and that the inlet opening (03) and the outlet opening (04) are each formed by a sleeve with a connecting thread.

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