ES1291564U

ES1291564U - Non -hot water recovery deposit (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1291564U
Application number: ES202230449U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Solà Antoni Sonet
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-03-18
Filing date: 2022-03-18
Publication date: 2022-06-08
Anticipated expiration: 2032-03-18
Also published as: ES1291564Y

Abstract

Tank for non -hot water recovery that, applicable for installation in the shower or bathtub and fill it with the cold water that leaves the artichoke (3), telephone or hand sprayer, the shower while heating and being able to recover it For later use, it is characterized by understanding an opening (2), with a shape and dimension suitable for insert (4) such that, when the artichoke (3) is not inserted in the opening (2), it is closed with said folding gate (4) and does not enter water with soap inside when showering. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPCIÓNDESCRIPTION

DEPÓSITO PARA RECUPERACIÓN DE AGUA NO CALIENTETANK FOR RECOVERY OF NON-HOT WATER

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un depósito para recuperación de agua no caliente que aporta, a la función a que se destina, ventajas y características, que se describen en detalle más adelante.The invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, refers to a tank for recovery of non-hot water that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail later.

El objeto de la presente invención recae en un depósito aplicable para su instalación en la ducha o bañera, el cual se distingue esencialmente por el hecho de disponer de una abertura especialmente diseñada para introducir a su través la alcachofa de la ducha con la finalidad de recoger en el depósito el agua que sale de la misma mientras se calienta, de manera que el agua fría que sale antes de alcanzar la temperatura deseada no moja molestando al usuario ni se desperdicia sino que se puede recuperar para un posterior aprovechamiento de la misma.The object of the present invention lies in a deposit applicable for installation in the shower or bathtub, which is essentially distinguished by the fact that it has an opening specially designed to introduce the shower head through it in order to collect in the tank the water that comes out of it while it is heating, so that the cold water that comes out before reaching the desired temperature does not get wet, bothering the user, nor is it wasted, but can be recovered for later use.

CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNFIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de accesorios para el baño, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de los accesorios para contener líquidos, abarcando al mismo tiempo el ámbito de los sistemas para el ahorro de agua.The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of accessories for the bathroom, focusing particularly on the field of accessories to contain liquids, covering at the same time the field of systems for saving of water.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como es sabido, cuando se abre el grifo de agua caliente de la ducha o bañera, hasta que sale procedente de la caldera a la temperatura deseada, normalmente de entre 30 a 35°C, sale fría durante unos segundos, lo cual supone, dependiendo del caudal del grifo, unos cuantos litros de agua que, normalmente, se desperdician por el desagüe y, además, suelen suponer una molestia para el usuario que ha de ir con cuidado de no mojarse si no quiere pasar frio.As is known, when the hot water tap in the shower or bathtub is opened, until it comes out of the boiler at the desired temperature, normally between 30 to 35°C, it comes out cold for a few seconds, which means, depending on the flow rate of the tap, a few liters of water that, normally, are wasted down the drain and, in addition, usually cause a nuisance for the user that you have to be careful not to get wet if you don't want to get cold.

Para solventar este inconveniente, existen algunos sistemas de conducciones que recirculan el agua durante el tiempo en que tarda en calentarse. Sin embargo, en la mayoría de los casos se trata de soluciones de elevado coste y compleja instalación.To solve this problem, there are some pipe systems that recirculate the water during the time it takes to heat up. However, in most cases these are high cost and complex installation solutions.

El objetivo de la presente invención es proporcionar una solución para ahorrar agua y evitar la molestia del agua fría mucho más simple y económica, que no requiere de obras de instalación ni supone un coste de adquisición elevado, contribuyendo a la protección del medio ambiente por el ahorro de un bien tan preciado como es el agua y, al mismo tiempo, a la comodidad de los usuarios.The objective of the present invention is to provide a much simpler and cheaper solution to save water and avoid the nuisance of cold water, which does not require installation works or entail a high acquisition cost, contributing to the protection of the environment by savings of a commodity as precious as water and, at the same time, to the comfort of users.

Por otra parte, y como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ningún otro depósito para recuperación de agua no caliente, ni ninguna otra invención de aplicación similar, que presente unas características técnicas y constitutivas iguales o semejantes a las del que aquí se reivindica.On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, at least by the applicant, the existence of any other tank for recovery of non-hot water, or any other invention of similar application, that has technical characteristics and constitutive equal or similar to those claimed here.

EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

El depósito para recuperación de agua no caliente que la invención propone se configura como la solución idónea al objetivo anteriormente señalado, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que lo distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente descripción.The non-hot water recovery tank that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution for the aforementioned objective, the characterizing details that make it possible and that conveniently distinguish it being collected in the final claims that accompany this description.

Concretamente, lo que la invención propone, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es un depósito que tiene la finalidad de estar destinado a su instalación en la ducha o bañera, con objeto de servir para llenarlo con el agua fría que sale de la alcachofa, teléfono o rociador de mano, de la ducha mientras se calienta, y poder recuperarla para su posterior aprovechamiento, por ejemplo para regar las plantas, para fregar, para dar de beber a las mascotas o para otros usos, evitando así su desperdicio y, además, que moje y moleste al usuario al tratarse de agua fría.Specifically, what the invention proposes, as has been pointed out above, it is a tank that is intended to be installed in the shower or bathtub, in order to serve to fill it with the cold water that comes out of the shower head, telephone or handheld shower head while it is heating up, and to be able to recover it for later use, for example to water plants, to scrub, to give pets a drink or for other uses, thus avoiding its waste and, furthermore, that it wets and bothers the user as it is cold water.

Para ello, el depósito, que puede estar fabricado de material plástico y tener una capacidad de varios litros, presenta una abertura, preferentemente en su pared frontal, especialmente diseñada con la forma y dimensión adecuadas para poder introducir a su través la alcachofa de la ducha, y en la que se ha previsto una compuerta abatible que, cuando la alcachofa ya no está dentro y el usuario se ducha, evita que el agua con jabón penetre dentro del depósito, con lo cual se asegura que se pueda aprovechar dicho agua para usos en que no sea conveniente que contenga jabón, por ejemplo para regar las plantas o para dar de beber a las mascotas.To do this, the tank, which can be made of plastic material and have a capacity of several liters, has an opening, preferably on its front wall, specially designed with the right shape and dimension to be able to insert the shower head through it. , and in which a hinged gate has been provided that, when the shower head is no longer inside and the user showers, prevents the soapy water from entering the tank, thus ensuring that said water can be used for where it is not convenient for it to contain soap, for example to water plants or to give pets a drink.

Además, preferentemente, el depósito dispone de un grifo que permite vaciar el agua que contiene en un cubo u otro recipiente para poder reutilizarla, sin que se descarte que, además, cuente con una tapa superior para proceder a su vaciado y/o limpieza.In addition, preferably, the tank has a tap that allows the water it contains to be emptied into a bucket or other container in order to be able to reuse it, without ruling out that it also has an upper lid to proceed with emptying and/or cleaning.

El depósito, preferentemente, se instala de modo fijo sujeto a la pared del baño, en algún punto de la ducha o bañera al que alcance la manguera de la alcachofa para poder introducirla en la citada abertura. No obstante, en un modo de realización opcional el depósito puede ser portátil en cuyo caso dispone de un asa para facilitar su transporte. De esta manera se pueden regar las plantas o llevar el agua recuperada a donde se vaya a usar directamente con el depósito.The tank is preferably installed fixedly attached to the bathroom wall, at some point in the shower or bathtub that the shower hose reaches so that it can be inserted into the aforementioned opening. However, in an optional embodiment, the tank can be portable, in which case it has a handle to facilitate its transport. In this way you can water the plants or take the recovered water to where it is going to be used directly with the tank.

El depósito puede ser de configuración paralelepipédica o bien puede tener forma cilindrica, permitiendo que se pueda encajar en una esquina de la pared del baño, ya sea ducha o bañera.The tank can be parallelepiped in configuration or it can have cylindrical shape, allowing it to fit into a corner of the bathroom wall, whether it is a shower or bathtub.

Siguiendo con las características de la invención, en una opción de realización, el depósito incorpora interiormente un sensor de temperatura, por ejemplo situado bajo la abertura para insertar la alcachofa, de tal manera que el agua de la misma entre en contacto con el sensor y éste muestre la temperatura al usuario evitando que tenga que quitar la alcachofa para comprobar si el agua que sale ya está caliente.Continuing with the characteristics of the invention, in one embodiment option, the tank internally incorporates a temperature sensor, for example located under the opening to insert the shower head, in such a way that its water comes into contact with the sensor and it shows the temperature to the user, avoiding having to remove the shower head to check if the water that comes out is already hot.

Por último, en una variante de realización, el depósito cuenta con una entrada de agua directa desde el grifo de la ducha o bañera mediante conducto que incorpora una válvula de distribución que permite dirigirla hacia dicho depósito o hacia la alcachofa o rociador de mano para que el agua, mientras sale fría, vaya al depósito de recuperación y, una vez alcanza la temperatura, moviendo la válvula, se puede usar normalmente a través de la alcachofa.Lastly, in a variant embodiment, the tank has a direct water inlet from the shower or bathtub faucet through a conduit that incorporates a distribution valve that allows it to be directed towards said tank or towards the shower head or hand-held shower head so that the water, while it comes out cold, goes to the recovery tank and, once it reaches temperature, moving the valve, it can be used normally through the shower head.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un plano en el que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a plan is attached to this description, as an integral part of it, in which, by way of illustration and not limitation the following has been represented:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva frontal de un primer ejemplo de realización del depósito para recuperación de agua no caliente objeto de la invención, en concreto un ejemplo de configuración paralelepipédica, apreciándose las principales partes y elementos que comprende;Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic front perspective view of a first embodiment of the tank for recovery of non-hot water object of the invention, specifically an example of a parallelepiped configuration, showing the main parts and elements that it comprises;

la figura número 2.- Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva frontal de un segundo ejemplo de realización del depósito para recuperación de agua no caliente, según la invención, en este caso un ejemplo de configuración con forma plantar de sector circular para adaptarse a una esquina de la ducha o bañera, ocupando un mínimo espacio; yfigure number 2.- Shows a schematic front perspective view of a second example of embodiment of the tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to the invention, in this case an example of configuration with a circular sector plantar shape to adapt to a corner of the shower or bathtub, occupying a minimum space; Y

la figura numero 3.- Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva de una opción del depósito con entrada directa del agua.Figure number 3.- Shows a schematic perspective view of a tank option with direct water inlet.

REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas sendos de realización no limitativa del depósito para recuperación de agua no caliente de la invención, el cual comprende lo que se describe en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the adopted numbering, it can be seen in them two non-limiting embodiments of the non-hot water recovery tank of the invention, which includes what is described in detail below.

Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, el depósito (1) de la invención, preferentemente fabricado de material plástico y con una capacidad de varios litros, se distingue por comprender una abertura (2), preferentemente situada en su pared frontal, con una forma y dimensión aptas para insertar a su través la alcachofa (3) o rociador de mano de una ducha o bañera, con objeto de verter en el depósito (1) el agua fría (a) que sale inicialmente de la misma, habiéndose previsto en dicha abertura (2) una compuerta abatible (4), preferentemente que bascula hacia el interior del depósito (1) estando sujeta superiormente, tal que, cuando la alcachofa (3) no está insertada en la abertura (2) ésta queda cerrada con dicha compuerta abatible (4) y no entra agua con jabón en su interior al ducharse.Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the tank (1) of the invention, preferably made of plastic material and with a capacity of several liters, is distinguished by comprising an opening (2), preferably located on its front wall, with a shape and dimension suitable for inserting through it the shower head (3) or hand shower or bathtub sprayer, in order to pour the cold water (a) that initially comes out of it into the tank (1), having foreseen in said opening (2) a hinged gate (4), preferably that tilts towards the interior of the tank (1) being held at the top, such that, when the shower head (3) is not inserted in the opening (2), it is closed with said folding gate (4) and no soapy water enters inside when showering.

Preferentemente, el depósito (1) dispone además de un grifo (5) que permite vaciar el agua acumulada en su interior para poder reutilizarla.Preferably, the tank (1) also has a tap (5) that allows the water accumulated inside to be emptied so that it can be reused.

Opcionalmente, el depósito (1) comprende asimismo una tapa (6) superior, mostrada en el ejemplo de la figura 2, para proceder a su vaciado y/o limpieza. Optionally, the tank (1) also includes an upper cover (6), shown in the example of figure 2, to empty and/or clean it.

Preferentemente, el depósito dispone de anclajes (no representados) para instalarlo de modo fijo sujeto a la pared del baño. No obstante, en un modo de realización opcional el depósito es portátil para lo que dispone de un asa (7) de manejo en su parte superior o lateral.Preferably, the tank has anchors (not shown) to install it fixedly attached to the bathroom wall. However, in an optional embodiment, the tank is portable for which it has a handling handle (7) on its upper or side part.

Opcionalmente, el depósito (1) incorpora interiormente un sensor de temperatura (8) con un marcador (8a), por ejemplo situado bajo la abertura (2) para insertar la alcachofa (3), cuyo sensor muestra la temperatura del agua que se vierte en su interior, por ejemplo a través de una pantalla digital externa (8a) conectada a dicho sensor.Optionally, the tank (1) internally incorporates a temperature sensor (8) with a marker (8a), for example located under the opening (2) to insert the shower head (3), whose sensor shows the temperature of the water that is poured inside it, for example through an external digital screen (8a) connected to said sensor.

En un ejemplo de realización, como el mostrado en la figura 1, el depósito (1) presenta una configuración paralelepipédica, en cuyo caso define una superficie superior que resulta idónea para ser utilizada como base para colocar eventualmente botes (9) de gel, champú u otros.In an embodiment, such as the one shown in Figure 1, the tank (1) has a parallelepiped configuration, in which case it defines an upper surface that is suitable for being used as a base to eventually place bottles (9) of gel, shampoo or others.

En otra variante de realización, como la mostrada en la figura 2, el depósito (1) presenta una forma plantar de sector circular, permitiendo que se pueda encajar en una esquina de la pared del baño junto a la ducha o bañera.In another embodiment variant, such as the one shown in figure 2, the tank (1) has a circular sector plantar shape, allowing it to fit into a corner of the bathroom wall next to the shower or bathtub.

Por su parte, atendiendo a la figura 3 se observa cómo, en una opción de realización, el depósito (1) cuenta con una entrada de agua (10) conectada, a través de una conducción (11), al grifo o punto de salida de agua de la instalación (12) de la ducha o bañera en que se conecta la alcachofa (3), incorporando en dicho conducto (11) una válvula de distribución (13) que permite dirigirla hacia el depósito (1) o hacia la alcachofa (3).For its part, according to figure 3, it can be seen how, in one embodiment, the tank (1) has a water inlet (10) connected, through a conduit (11), to the tap or outlet point of water from the installation (12) of the shower or bathtub in which the shower head (3) is connected, incorporating in said conduit (11) a distribution valve (13) that allows it to be directed towards the tank (1) or towards the shower head (3).

Además, opcionalmente, también cuenta con un orificio (14) de rebosadero.In addition, optionally, it also has an overflow hole (14).

Finalmente, cabe señalar que el depósito (1), que como se ha señalado anteriormente de preferencia está fabricado de material plástico, lo cual hace que sea ligero y resistente, en una opción de realización preferida está fabricado, total o parcialmente, de un material transparente, permitiendo ver el volumen de agua recogida en su interior.Finally, it should be noted that the tank (1), which, as indicated above, is preferably made of plastic material, which makes that is light and resistant, in a preferred embodiment option it is made, totally or partially, of a transparent material, allowing the volume of water collected inside to be seen.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims

1. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water that, applicable for installation in the shower or bathtub and fill it with the cold water that comes out of the shower head (3), telephone or hand-held sprayer, from the shower while it heats up and power recovering it for later use, is characterized by comprising an opening (2), with a shape and size suitable for inserting the shower head (3) or hand-held shower or bathtub sprayer through it, in which a gate has been provided hinged (4) such that, when the shower head (3) is not inserted in the opening (2), it is closed with said hinged hatch (4) and no soapy water enters inside when showering.

2 - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening

(2) to insert the strainer (3) is located on the front wall of the tank (1).

3. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hinged gate (4) tilts towards the inside of the tank (1) being articulated at the top.

4. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a tap (5) to empty the water accumulated inside it to be able to reuse it.

5. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it eventually comprises an upper cover (6) for emptying and/or cleaning.

6. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has, where appropriate, anchors to install it fixedly attached to the bathroom wall.

7. Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it can be portable and have a handling handle (7).

8. Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it internally incorporates a temperature sensor (8) with a marker (8a) that shows the temperature of the water that is poured into it.

9. Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a parallelepiped configuration.

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- Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it has a circular sector plant shape, allowing it to fit perfectly in a corner of the bathroom wall next to the shower or bathtub.

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- Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is made of plastic material.

12. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a capacity of greater than one liter.

13. - Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a water inlet (10) connected, through a conduit (11), to the water outlet of the installation (12 ) in which the strainer (3) is connected, incorporating a distribution valve (13) that allows it to be directed towards the tank (1) or towards the strainer (3).

14. Tank for recovery of non-hot water, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an overflow hole (14) .