ES1303998U - HOLY WATER DISPENSER (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Holy water dispenser that uses water containers and water supply devices, which is characterized in that it comprises: a) A water storage tank, b) Some jets, injectors or water spray nozzles protected with a cover tubular ; _ _ _ injectors or spray nozzles, g) Detectors or sensors of the presence or proximity of objects or people and h) Means to attach, hold, nail or adhere to a wall or column. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Holy water dispenser

Technical sector

In the application of holy water in places of worship, temples, churches, cathedrals, sanctuaries, hermitages and the like. And also in houses or homes.

Background of the invention

Holy water has been dispensed with swabs and in baptismal fonts and at the entrances of Christian churches. In the latter case, reusing stagnant water in a sink has caused an aversion to its use due to the possibility of contamination by countless germs, recently increased by the appearance of Covid-19. This holy water dispenser eliminates these inconveniences by not reusing the water and not being able to, or having to, contact the dispensers.

Explanation of the invention

This dispenser allows you to use water without having to contact its containers and even allows it to be supplied automatically. Clean, spring water, preferably mineral, can be used, but tap water can also be used.

For the dispenser, materials used in sculpture can be used: marble, sandstone or limestone. Wood: plywood, cross-laminates, veneers, coatings or coatings made of wood and plastic sheets (wood fiber and resins), plastic polymers, especially PVC, stainless steel, brass, bronze with lacquers or covers of gold, silver, chrome or nickel, and also alabaster, onyx, jade, agate, quartz, kunzite, porcelain, ceramics, etc. Generally it should be in accordance with the temple or area where it is applied, its age, etc. and if possible beautify the area. Plastic materials may preferably be biodegradable.

"The dispenser is valid even for baptismal fonts, in which, in this case, the water must not stagnate in the font. It must have an outlet to a container for collection.

According to a study by the University of Vienna, 86% of holy water in Austria contained fecal matter and could be harmful to health.

A team from the Institute of Hygiene and Applied Immunology at the University of Vienna warns that in every milliliter of holy water in Austrian temples there are up to 62 million bacteria. Scientists have warned that 86 percent of water samples from Austrian church fonts contain fecal matter.

Austrian researchers have also concluded that the busier the church is, the greater the number of bacteria in its batteries. The study also revealed that sacred temples not only contain fecal bacteria, but also campylobacter, which can cause inflammatory diarrhea.

Based on the results of the study, Dr. Kirschner advised adding salt to the holy water in the fonts to reduce the presence of bacteria, although he also points out that the holy water should be changed regularly.

To which has recently been added the presence of Covid-19 and its variants.

For all these reasons, the present invention is provided, with the idea of being able to recover and reuse holy water in churches, in the best aseptic and hygienic way possible. In the worst case, contaminating germs are reduced to a minimum, so that they are not harmful to health. Several very safe water application devices are used, without any contact between the different users with it, avoiding in all cases its contamination and its reuse. Also avoiding its denaturation with artificial or chemical procedures. With anti-germ and anti-contagion protection that has not existed to date. The holy water dispenser uses water containers and supply means and is characterized in that it comprises:

a) A water storage tank,

b) Some jets, injectors or water spray nozzles protected with a tubular cover,

c) A basin or sink to collect unused water,

d) A collection container for excess unused water,

e) An evaporator system for unused water,

f) Some pumps or water driving means,

g) Detectors of presence or proximity of objects or people,

h) Optionally, the dispenser carries the means to attach, fasten, nail or adhere to a wall or column.

i) Optionally, the dispenser can take the shape of a water fountain; a cylindrical or parallelepiped-shaped cover or casing is applied to these fountains.

j) Optionally, you can use electric power from cells, batteries or the network.

Injectors or dispensers deliver sprayed, semi-sprayed water, in jets of water or in small drops in a similar way to that applied with religious swabs or sprinklers, with nozzles protected with a cover so that they cannot be touched and contaminated manually. In no case is there access or contact with water. Clean, spring water should be used, preferably mineral or bottled, but tap water can also be used.

Optionally, you can add a little salt, between 1 and 3%, this last value simulates sea water, to prevent deterioration or decomposition when stored for long periods of time. In some cases it can be filtered to eliminate impurities or solid waste.

The application can be by gravity, by actuating a valve, or solenoid valve, or by pressing it pneumatically by air or hydraulically by means of a pump operated with the foot, button, lever or electrically. Using circuits with sensors or presence detectors or proximity of the type of photoelectric cell or resistors, diodes or photosensitive transistors, or the variation of the capacity of the capacitors of a circuit in the presence of an object. Microwaves can also be used. The most useful are infrared sensors. The application time depends on the system used, for example, the drip system can be continuous until completely discharged. When the sensors intervene, the duration can be determined by the time exposed in the proximity of the object or regulated to several seconds. Circuits controlled by a digital clock can activate the system at certain times of the day, generally related to worship times. It can also be activated by remote control.

In churches, the dispensers are placed on the walls next to the entrances, on the columns or as isolated independent elements or fountains.

Side displays can report the remaining liquid. You just need at least one area to be transparent.

The jets or injectors can be replaced by a shower head with multiple holes.

The tank may have a loading opening, a cap and may have a security seal. The container can be easily disassembled or may have a discharge valve or tap.

The storage tank can be supplied with holy water incorporated.

The dispenser can be made up of a cover and inside the tank and the container. The front area of the cover can act as a revolving door. Refilling the tank and unloading the container can be done through the upper or middle area of the dispenser.

An evaporator system for excess water is added, a fan and a heat generator heating an electrical resistance (alloy of 80% nickel and 20% chromium) or an incandescent lamp with a voltage lower than that of light production, which would only generate heat. Excess water can also be reduced by sending it more sprayed, reducing the amount applied and also ensuring that the user takes advantage of and retains the maximum amount of water applied. This may be necessary in cases where there are large numbers of staff.

Various water application systems are provided since not everyone can step on a pedal or put their hand under the injectors. Therefore, sometimes a single dispenser could use one, two or three different systems. The dispenser could also have several sensors or detectors and dispensers arranged at various points around it.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 shows a schematic and sectional view of an embodiment of the dispenser of the invention.

Figure 2 shows an elevation and front view of the dispenser of Figure 1.

Figures 3 to 8 show schematic and sectional views of variants of the invention. Figure 9 shows an electrical diagram of a mode of use applying sprayed holy water to a person in a wheelchair. It can also be applied to a person walking through the area.

Figures 10 and 11 show schematic and elevation views of two holy water dispensing fonts in isolation.

Figure 12 shows a schematic elevation view of a dispenser variant in which the basin and the container for the excess water used are a single piece and are adapted or attached to a wall or column.

Figures 13, 14 and 16 show schematic and perspective views of variants of dispensing sources which do not use electrical devices.

Figure 15 shows a schematic perspective and partially sectional view of a tubular cover portion of the injectors of Figure 14.

Figures 17 to 19 show schematic and sectional views of variants of dispensing fountains.

Figure 20 shows the electrical circuit of an infrared detector system.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

List of reference numbers used:

1. Main water storage tank.

2. Protective tubular cover for the spout, spouts or water injectors.

3. Basin or basin for initial collection of the water used.

4. Collector and storage container for used water.

4c. Fountain dispenser covers.

5. Water jets or injectors.

6. Tubular duct that interconnects the pool with the water collection and storage container 7. Air inlet valve to the main tank

8. Bellows type air pump

9. Air application duct to the main tank.

12. Battery or battery

13. Electric switch.

14. Water pump

15. Secondary or complementary water tank

16. Tubular element or hose

17. Sensor or detector of proximity or presence of objects or people

18. Electrical circuit.

19. Electro-valve.

20. Pedal

20d. Manual operation button for electric pumps.

23. Dispenser fixing lug.

24. Lever

24e. Lever tilt axis (24).

25. Person

26. Infrared ray emitter

27. Receiver of reflected infrared rays.

29. Range regulator potentiometer of the infrared ray circuit.

30. Fountain type water dispenser.

31. Side tray of a fountain, to house prints or brochures

34. Represents the sink and excess water collection container assembly.

41. Front or side cavity of some fountain-type dispensers.

42. Coil formed by multiple plates, where evaporation occurs.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the holy water dispenser of the invention with the main water storage tank (1), the protective tubular cover (2) of the dispenser, water jets or injectors (5), the battery or basin (3) for the initial water collection, the container (4) for collecting and storing excess unused water. The pool (3) and the container (4) communicate through the tubular conduit (6) that interconnects the pool with the water collection and storage container. Fixation can be done by applying an adhesive to the support plate of the assembly (21) or well using screws...

Figure 2 shows the main water storage tank (1), the protective tubular cover (2) of the spout, spouts or water injectors, not shown in this figure. The basin or basin (3) for collecting the water, the container (4) for collecting the excess water used. The lug (23) allows fixing screws to be applied to the wall. The dispenser may be in one piece or may have a removable reservoir, basin, or collection container.

Figure 3 shows the main water storage tank (1) with an air valve (7), which facilitates or allows its emptying, the basin or basin (3) for collecting water and the collecting container (4). and storage of excess water used. Instead of the key or in addition, it can have a hole.

Figure 4 shows the main tank (1) for storing water, the basin or sink (3) for collecting water, the container (4) for collecting and storing the excess water used. The main tank (1) receives impulses or recharges of air through the duct (9), sent by the bellows-type air pump activated by the pedal (20). It can provide continuous water flows. This can be applied to the times of certain events such as masses.

Figure 5 shows the main water storage tank (1) with a bellows (8), which manually applies pressurized air, the basin or basin (3) for collecting the water, the collector and storage container (4). of the excess water used. This bellows can contaminate the user's hand, but never the water used.

Figure 6 shows the action with the back of the hand of the lever (24) that tilts around the axis (24e) activating the pump (14) that drives the water, received during its admission from the main tank (1), towards the injector (5) protected by the tubular cover (2). The water not adhered to the hand is received by the battery (3) and collected and stored by the water collector container (4). These last two can form a single piece.

Figure 7 shows the main tank (1) for storing the water, the basin or basin (3) for collecting the water, and the container (4) for the excess water used. The main tank (1) receives water from the secondary tank (15) sent by the pump (14) and the tubular element (16). The pump is powered by the battery (12) and the switch (13). The switch (13) can be activated by an electromagnet activated by a presence or proximity sensor, for example, an infrared sensor. The secondary tank (15) can be eliminated and the water from the main tank (1) applied directly to the injectors.

Figure 8 shows the main tank (1) for storing the water, the basin (3) for collecting the water, and the container (4) for collecting the excess water used. The presence or proximity sensor (17), photosensitive element or variable capacitor, which, upon detecting an object or hot element (the hand), through the electrical circuit (18) activates and opens the solenoid valve (19), the which, activated by an electromagnet, allows the passage of a certain amount of water.

Figure 9 shows the presence or proximity sensor (17), which can be a photosensitive element (it can also be a variable capacitor), when detecting the person (25) or the wheelchair, through the circuit (18). Powered by the cell or battery (12), it activates the water pump (14), sending the water from the main tank (1) through the tubular element (16) to the injectors or jets (5) where it comes out sprayed or in the form of a tiny droplets on the person (25).

The size of the droplets may be similar to those released with a cotton swab. The presence or proximity sensor (17) can be placed on the side of a fountain and the manual on the front so that there are simultaneously two different methods of applying water, one on the hands and the other on individuals.

Figure 10 shows the dispenser, an isolated fountain type, formed by the main water tank (1), the protective tubular cover (2) of the dispenser or dispensers, the sink or basin (3) and the cover (4c) of the housing of the collection container for used water. You can use the infrared emitter (26) and the infrared receiver (27) after being reflected, using the circuit of Figure 20 or similar. Which activates a pump that injects water through the jets protected by the cover. tubular. The pump can also be activated using the pedal (20), or the button (20d) (this can be a lever), using mechanical or electrical means, injecting the water directly through the spout or spouts. The infrared emitter (26) and the receiver (27) can be placed in the area behind or close to the protective tubular cover (2) and also on the side of the source so that there are two simultaneous detection methods, the front for application on the hands and the side by blowing the water into the circulating fluid.

Figure 11 shows a type of fountain in which (1) is the main water reservoir (the angel). And (34) represents the pool and collection container for the excess water.

Figure 12 shows the main water tank (1), which can be the angel, or can house the tank inside, and (34) the battery and excess water collection container assembly.

Figure 13 shows the fountain-type dispenser (30) in which the water is propelled by activating a pump with the pedal (20). The water is injected through the jets or injectors surrounded by the protective tubular cover (2)

Figure 14 shows the fountain-type dispenser (30) in which the water is propelled by activating a pump using the pedal (20). Pump is not shown in the figure. The water is injected through the jets or injectors surrounded by the protective tubular cover (2). In this case of rectangular section. It has a side tray (31), 'to house prints or brochures.

Figure 15 shows the protective tubular cover (2) with the injectors (5).

Figure 16 shows a stainless steel fountain type dispenser (30) with the side or front cavity (41). The water is injected, by means of a pump activated by the pedal (20) that acts as a switch, through jets or injectors surrounded by a protective cover, not shown in the figure since the upper visor of the housing (41), which is domed, is not allows you to see them. Shows the main tank (1), the sink (3) and the collecting container (4).

Figure 17 shows the fountain-type dispenser similar to that of Figure 16, with the cover (4c). The pump (14) receives the water from the main tank (1) and with the pedal (20) it is activated and driven and sends the water to the injector or injectors (5) surrounded by the protective tubular conduit or cover (2). The water is collected by the sink (3) or truncated conical element and passes through the coil (42) formed by multiple plates, where part of the evaporation occurs and the rest passes to the collecting container (4).

Figure 18 shows the fountain-type dispenser with the cover (4c). Using the pump (14) activated by the pedal (20), it sucks the water from the tank (1) (annular in shape with a truncated conical upper area) and sends it through the duct or tubular cover (2) protecting the injectors. The excess water passes between multiple parallel plates or sheets, or trays, of an aerator system, which facilitate the aeration and evaporation of the water. To do this, the wall of the dispenser has grilles for the circulation of outside air. If mains current is applied, evaporation can be increased with a fan or by heating the blades or the area with a resistor. The sheets themselves can be resistors that heat up when current is applied to them. If, despite the above, there is still water, it is collected in the small collecting container (4) which can be a tray.

Figure 19 shows the fountain-type dispenser with the cover (4c). When the pedal (20) is pressed, the rod (24p) swings around the axis (24e), opening the valve (24v) mechanically, with the water falling by gravity from the tank ( 1) towards the injectors or dispensers (5) surrounded and protected with the tubular cover (2). The excess water is collected by the truncated conical element or basin (3) and finally by the collecting container (4).

Figure 20 shows the infrared sensor (17) where (26) is the infrared emitter and (27) the receiver after having been reflected by a person (25). The circuit is powered by the cell or battery (12) of approximately 4 to 5 volts. The range is regulated with the potentiometer (29), and the captured signal is sent to the base of the Darlington transistor Q1 (TIP127) which conducts the current and activates the pump (14), sending the water from the main tank (1) through the hose or tubular element (16) and blowing it onto a person (25) with the injectors or jets (5). Water can be injected for several seconds using an electrical or electronic delay circuit. The storage tank can be placed in the lower area of the dispensing fountains. The sensors used can be proximity, presence and even movement.

The figures applied to the sheets are for informational purposes, but any related figure can be used. The electrical or mechanical systems shown are not limiting either, and similar ones may be applied.

Although the water collection basin is mentioned, it collects water, but does not store it. The water continues to descend into a storage container.

Claims (24)

1. Holy water dispenser that uses water containers and water supply devices, which is characterized in that it comprises: a) A water storage tank, b) Some jets, injectors or water spray nozzles protected with a tubular cover, c) A basin or basin to collect excess unused water, d) An evaporator system for excess unused water, e) A collection container for excess unused water, f) Pumps or means that drive water to the jets, injectors or spray nozzles, g) Detectors or sensors of presence or proximity of objects or people and h) Means to attach, fasten, nail or adhere to a wall or column. 2. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that it adds an electrical power supply system from the network or from electric batteries, which powers the electrical circuits, electric pump and presence or proximity detectors. 3. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the dispenser takes the shape of a fountain and a cylindrical or parallelepiped-shaped cover or casing is applied to it. 4. Dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that the fountain incorporates two types of presence or proximity detectors or sensors and water application: the front one that applies the water to the hands when detecting their presence or proximity and the side one that applies the water. It applies when detecting a person circulating in that area. 5. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the injectors or dispensers supply the water in jets, sprayed or in small drops in a similar way to that applied with swabs, protected with a tubular cover. 6. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that by activating a valve, the water is applied by gravity. 7. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the pumps or valves that apply water to the injectors are activated mechanically or electrically by means of a pedal, button or lever. 8. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the presence or proximity sensors are of the photoelectric cell type. 9. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the presence or proximity sensors use resistors, diodes or photosensitive transistors. 10. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the presence or proximity sensors use infrared rays. 11. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the presence or proximity sensors use microwaves. 12. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the presence or proximity sensors use the variation in the capacity of the capacitors of a circuit in the presence of an object or person. 13. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates an electrical or electronic delay circuit that determines the application time of the water. 14. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the dispenser incorporates an electronic circuit controlled by a digital clock that activates the device at certain times of the day. 15. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the source incorporates an electronic circuit controlled by a remote control. 16. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates side viewers, or transparent area in the dispensers, tanks or containers that report the remaining liquid. 17. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage tank is removable and has a loading mouth, a cap and has a security seal. 18. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the water collecting container is removable. 19. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the water collection container has a discharge valve or tap. 20. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage tank is supplied with the holy water incorporated. 21. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the dispenser is manufactured with materials used in sculpture: marble, sandstone or limestone, alabaster, onyx, jade, agate, quartz or kunzite and also porcelain and ceramics, biodegradable plastic polymers, PVC; Wood (its plywood, cross-laminates, veneers, coatings or coatings of wood sheet and plastic wood (wood fiber and resins), stainless steel, brass, bronze lacquered or coated with gold, silver, chrome or nickel. 22. Dispenser according to claim 10, characterized in that the infrared presence or proximity detectors use an infrared emitter (26), an infrared receiver (27) and the presence or proximity signal is applied and activates a pump (14). that drives the water towards injectors or jets (5). 23. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the water evaporator system consists of a coil formed by multiple plates or sheets parallel to each other, where the excess water deposited evaporates. 24. Dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the water evaporator system consists of a tray or trays, where the excess water deposited evaporates.