ES1068235U - Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water from a tap - Google Patents

Abstract

Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water in a faucet characterized in that it consists of a micro-pusher (2) attached to the edge of the sink and activated by contact with the user's body, which when supported activates the circuit installed in the box (8) electrical connection. This circuit switches the relay (3) and at the same time switches the solenoid valve (4) achieving the opening or closing of the water flow from the tap (10). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Hands-free device for controlling the water flow in a tap.

Object of the invention

The present invention is composed of a series of elements that adapted to the sink and countertops of domestic type, allows to activate and deactivate the water flow of an unused tap hands.

The same can be installed on type systems industrial and in the washbasins used in the bathrooms domestic that are adapted for this.

Background of the invention

Some types are known that by coupling a pedal installed on the floor and pressing this with the foot the tap is open and release it the water flow is cut.

The most used type is the crutch of all known, and the infrared type.

The latter is little known and presents the inconvenience that due to their sensitivity affects the changes of temperature and steam environments, these blur the laser and It does not work, giving failures. Therefore it is not an effective system for the places where steam, fat and smoke conditions occur, all  inevitable in the kitchen.

Description of the invention

The present device presents a new operating system, since instead of using the hands We use the support of the front of our body. A simple movement is enough to open or close the tap, keeping the tap the minimum open time and thereby getting a series of advantages, such as significant savings in water consumption and have  at all times the hands free to perform tasks of cleaning.

Disabled people have it much more Easy and quick to open and close the tap. Also the system has a longer life since the moving parts have less wear and With this less breakdowns.

The device has an electrical circuit installed inside a box.

It has a plug to be connected to 240v power grid

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 represents a general view of the device attached to a sink.

Figure 2 represents the electrical system that Activate the device of the invention.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the attached figures, especially figure 1, the leading edge of the countertop or sink (11). This is installed by tape adhesive, a micropulsador (2) which is connected by cable (9) to the electrical connection box (8).

At the water supply inlet (6) at tap (10), an electro-valve (4) is inserted, connected by the cable (7) to the electrical box (8).

The electrical circuit has a transformer (1) that transforms the voltage of 240 v of the network into a working voltage of 12 v or 6 v depending on the model.

Relay (3) for switching the solenoid valve (4) safety fuse (5).

All components are installed in the inside the box (8). The two components that are outside the box (8) are the solenoid valve (4) and the micropulsive belt (2).

Claims (2)

1. Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water in a tap, characterized by the cost of a micro push button (2). Adhered to the edge of the sink and activated by contact of the body of the user, which, when supported, activates the circuit installed in the electrical connection box (8). This circuit switches the relay (3) and the same time switches the electro valve (4) getting the opening or closing of the tap water flow (10). 2. Hands-free device for controlling the flow of water in a tap, according to the 1st Claim, characterized in that the micro button (2) can be single or multiple. You can also use tapes with an inductive detector circuit, by capacity, by infrared or microwave, as required. For convenience the detector circuit can change of place according to need of each location.