ES1321688U - Automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption - Google Patents

Abstract

Automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption, characterized by including an automated closing valve (1) arranged upstream of an electric timing device (2), a power interface relay (3), a water flow sensor (4), a wireless switch element (5) and a gate valve (6), where the electric timing device (2) is configured to activate the automated closing valve (1) when the water flow sensor (4) detects that the continuous flow of fluid has exceeded a configured maximum time. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as the title of this specification indicates, is a device for automatically closing a valve in the event of excess water or corresponding liquid consumption. This innovation offers advantages previously unknown within current technologies.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention falls within the mechanics, lighting, heating, armament and blasting sectors, especially in fluid distribution valves, as well as in self-closing valves, that is, those that close automatically after they operate, and even within the classification of ensuring closure after the passage of a predetermined volume of fluid.

STATE OF THE ART

The present invention arises from identifying that there is no system capable of automatically limiting the consumption of water or other liquids when a predefined maximum time is exceeded, which generates serious problems in situations of prolonged leaks.

In everyday situations, both in homes and industrial settings, it's common for hose or pipe breaks to go unnoticed for long periods, especially in the absence of supervision. This causes significant damage, such as flooding that affects multiple spaces and results in high repair costs.

In response to this problem, the present invention introduces an automatic valve closing device due to excessive water consumption, designed to interrupt the flow of fluid once a pre-established time limit has been reached, thus minimizing the risk of material damage and economic losses.

Currently, there is no known automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification, as claimed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is the creation of a device for automatic valve closure due to excess consumption that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

The present invention describes an automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption, composed of an automated closing valve, an electric timer device, an interface relay, a water flow sensor, a wireless switch element and a gate valve, arranged in a water supply pipe to regulate the flow of the fluid, where the electric timer device activates the automated closing valve to automatically interrupt the flow of water upon detecting that the continuous flow of fluid has just exceeded the maximum configured time, being able to reactivate said valve remotely by wireless, as well as time periods of the closing of said supply.

This invention solves the problem of water and other liquid waste and material damage by automatically interrupting the flow when a set maximum time is exceeded. Its design allows for precise and autonomous control, preventing risky situations in homes and industries.

Its benefits include reduced economic and material losses due to prolonged leaks, water conservation, and a positive environmental impact, offering an efficient and reliable solution for safely managing water consumption.

The automated shut-off valve that forms part of this invention is preferably of the solenoid valve type, and is installed in the water supply pipe before the other components.

This arrangement ensures that if the consumption time exceeds the predefined limit, the water flow is automatically interrupted.

The electric timer device, ideally configured using a timer relay, has the function of controlling the maximum consumption time allowed, activating the shut-off valve when this limit is exceeded, and can be reactivated manually or wirelessly.

On the other hand, the interface relay guarantees a constant power supply to the system, as it is connected to the power grid through a set of electrical wiring.

This wiring interconnects all essential components: the automatic shut-off valve, the electric timer, the water flow sensor and the switching element, wireless (WiFi, Bluetooth...) and with periodic monitoring.

The water flow sensor, located between the interface relay and the switch, measures the flow rate of water flowing through the pipe and sends a signal to the switch when a specific flow level is reached.

The switch, in turn, controls the flow sensor's on and off, thus managing the system's operation. Finally, the manual shut-off valve, equipped with a handle, allows manual control of the water flow when necessary.

To use the automatic valve closing device, the user must install it in the fluid supply line, ensuring that all components are properly connected.

When configuring the electric timer, the user defines the maximum consumption time allowed. If consumption exceeds this time, the device will automatically activate the shut-off valve, interrupting the flow of fluid.

In addition, the user can manually control the flow using the gate valve as needed.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, with a figure in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

Figure 1 shows a perspective of the automatic valve closing device due to excess water consumption.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

The device for automatically closing a valve due to excess consumption of water or other fluids includes at least one automated closing valve (1), an electric timer device (2), an interface relay (3), a water flow sensor (4), a programmable wireless switch element (5) and a gate valve (6), all of them arranged in a supply pipe for the purpose of regulating the flow of the fluid. In this system, the electric timer device (2) has the function of activating the automated closing valve (1) to automatically interrupt the flow of the fluid when the continued flow exceeds the maximum configured time.

In a preferred embodiment, the automated shut-off valve (1) is a solenoid valve. This valve is installed in the water supply pipe before the electric timer device (2), the interface relay (3), the water flow sensor (4) and the wireless switch element (5), ensuring an efficient and orderly workflow.

Alternatively, the electric timer device (2) is preferably a timer relay specifically configured to control the maximum permitted water consumption time. This timer relay activates the automatic shut-off valve (1) when the consumption time exceeds the pre-set limit, thus ensuring accurate operation.

Typically, the interface relay (3) is connected to a power supply network, ensuring a constant power supply. This relay is integrated by a set of electrical wiring that connects together the automated shut-off valve (1), the electric timer device (2), the water flow sensor (4) and the wireless switch element (5), contributing to a stable and reliable electrical control system.

In another preferred claim, the water flow sensor (4) is installed between the interface relay (3) and the wireless switch element (5). This sensor measures the amount of water flowing through the pipe and, upon reaching a specific flow level, sends a signal to the wireless switch element (5), thus allowing the timely activation or deactivation of the system.

Generally, the wireless switch element (5) is defined as a water flow control sensor switch, designed to control the on and off of the water flow sensor (4). This facilitates the start and stop of the operation of the automated shut-off valve (1), optimizing the management of water flow in the system.

In another preferred embodiment, the gate valve (6) consists of a manual valve equipped with a handle, which allows manual control of the water flow. This feature provides a manual alternative to regulate the flow in situations where it is not necessary to activate the automated system, ensuring flexibility in controlling the water supply.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to explain it further so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essence, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which the protection sought will also be extended as long as its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims (5)

1. Automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption, characterized by including an automated closing valve (1) arranged upstream of an electric timer device (2), a power interface relay (3), a water flow sensor (4), a wireless switch element (5) and a gate valve (6), where the electric timer device (2) is configured to activate the automated closing valve (1) when the water flow sensor (4) detects that the continuous flow of fluid has exceeded a maximum configured time. 2. Automatic valve closing device due to excess consumption, according to claim 1, characterized in that the automated closing valve (1) is of the solenoid valve type. 3. Automatic valve closing device due to excess water consumption, according to claim 1, characterized in that the water flow sensor (4) is installed between the interface relay (3) and the wireless switch element (5). 4. Automatic valve closing device due to excess water consumption, according to claim 1, characterized in that the wireless switch element (5) consists of a water flow control sensor switch that controls the switching on and off of the water flow sensor (4), to start and stop the automated closing valve (1). 5. Automatic valve closing device due to excess water consumption, according to claim 1, characterized in that the gate valve (6) consists of a manual valve.