ES2557181B1 - Automatic toilet detection and discharge system - Google Patents
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La invención consiste en un sistema automático de detección y descarga. Este dispositivo, compuesto por 2 elementos (12) y (13) permite detectar si se ha hecho uso real del inodoro, qué tipo de uso se ha hecho de éste (aguas mayores o menores) y realizar la descarga de la cisterna total o parcial dependiendo del uso realizado. El sistema de detección de uso se basa en la detección de las evacuaciones del usuario mediante un sensor de movimiento basado en tecnología infrarroja pasiva (1) mientras que para la detección del usuario se emplea uno o varios sensores de temperatura (2). La descarga de la cisterna se realiza con un dispositivo (13) colocado en el interior de la misma y fijado al pulsador que además permite el la descarga manual de la cisterna en caso deseado.The invention consists of an automatic detection and discharge system. This device, composed of 2 elements (12) and (13) allows to detect if real use of the toilet has been made, what type of use has been made of it (major or minor waters) and to discharge the total or partial cistern Depending on the use made. The use detection system is based on the detection of user evacuations by means of a motion sensor based on passive infrared technology (1) while one or more temperature sensors (2) are used for user detection. The discharge of the cistern is carried out with a device (13) placed inside it and fixed to the button that also allows the manual discharge of the cistern if desired.
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Sistema Automatico de Deteccion y Descarga de InodoroAutomatic Toilet Detection and Discharge System
DESCRIPCIONDESCRIPTION
Sector tecnico de la invencionTechnical sector of the invention
La presente invencion se refiere a un dispositivo automatico para la deteccion real del uso del inodoro y la descarga de la cisterna tras su uso.The present invention relates to an automatic device for the actual detection of the use of the toilet and the discharge of the tank after its use.
Estado de la tecnicaState of the art
En la actualidad, existen diversos sistemas automaticos de higiene sanitaria para inodoros en el mercado pero todos ellos presentan un mismo principio de funcionamiento: detectar al usuario cuando este se encuentra cerca del inodoro durante un tiempo determinado y activar la cisterna una vez este se haya alejado de la misma.Currently, there are several automatic sanitary hygiene systems for toilets on the market but they all have the same principle of operation: detect the user when it is near the toilet for a certain time and activate the tank once it has moved away Of the same.
En estos sistemas, la tecnologfa empleada para la deteccion del usuario se basa en la reflexion de rayos infrarrojos, lo que permite detectar al usuario a una cierta distancia y “suponer” que esta haciendo uso del inodoro. Esta forma de deteccion presenta el inconveniente de que no es capaz de determinar si realmente se ha hecho uso o no del inodoro y por lo tanto su eficacia es considerablemente mejorable, sobretodo si consideramos espacios reducidos donde el inodoro esta colocado cerca del lavabo por ejemplo. El mero hecho de lavarse las manos podrfa hacer que el inodoro detectara la presencia de un usuario y descargara la cisterna.In these systems, the technology used for the detection of the user is based on the reflection of infrared rays, which allows the user to be detected at a certain distance and to “assume” that he is using the toilet. This form of detection has the disadvantage that it is not able to determine if the toilet has actually been used or not and therefore its efficiency is considerably improved, especially if we consider small spaces where the toilet is placed near the sink for example. The mere fact of washing your hands could cause the toilet to detect the presence of a user and unload the tank.
Para dar solution a lo anteriormente mencionado, se presenta la siguiente invencion que consiste en detectar el uso real del inodoro y realizar de manera automatica la descarga de la cisterna.To provide a solution to the aforementioned, the following invention is presented, which consists in detecting the actual use of the toilet and automatically carrying out the discharge of the tank.
Descripcion detallada de la invencionDetailed description of the invention
La invencion planteada en este documento se trata de un sistema automatico de deteccion del uso del inodoro asf como la descarga de la cisterna. Este dispositivo permite detectar si se ha hecho uso real del inodoro, diferenciar el uso que se ha hecho de el (aguas mayores o menores) y activar la descarga parcial o total de la cisterna una vez el usuario se haya alejado del inodoro.The invention raised in this document is an automatic system for detecting the use of the toilet as well as the discharge of the tank. This device allows you to detect if the toilet has actually been used, to differentiate the use made of it (major or minor waters) and to activate the partial or total discharge of the tank once the user has moved away from the toilet.
Para detectar cuando se hace uso real del inodoro se emplea un sensor de movimiento basadoTo detect when the toilet is actually used, a motion based sensor is used
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en infrarrojos pasivos (PIR) (1) dentro del propio inodoro. Esta tecnologfa permite detectar de manera eficaz el movimiento basandose en los cambios de temperatura causados por las evacuaciones.in passive infrared (PIR) (1) inside the toilet itself. This technology allows the movement to be detected effectively based on changes in temperature caused by evacuations.
Para detectar cuando el usuario ha terminado de utilizar el inodoro se emplea un sensor pasivo infrarrojo con el que se mide la temperatura del usuario. Este sensor se puede implementar de manera individual (1 unico punto de medicion) o en conjunto, ya sea en sensores separados o concentrados en un unico elemento, con el fin de medir varios puntos de temperatura y asf tener un mayor control sobre la position del usuario.To detect when the user has finished using the toilet, a passive infrared sensor is used to measure the user's temperature. This sensor can be implemented individually (1 single measuring point) or together, either in separate sensors or concentrated in a single element, in order to measure several temperature points and thus have greater control over the position of the Username.
La invention se compone de 2 dispositivos:The invention is made up of 2 devices:
Dispositivo 1: Este dispositivo consiste en un equipo que se fija en la zona posterior de la boca del inodoro. Dispone de un sensor de movimiento infrarrojo (PIR) para detectar el uso real del inodoro y un sensor de temperatura por infrarrojos para la detection del usuario. Cuando el usuario finaliza de usar el inodoro este dispositivo envfa la orden de "descargar media cisterna” o "descargar cisterna completa” mediante tecnologfa de radiofrecuencia al dispositivo 2.Device 1: This device consists of equipment that is fixed in the rear area of the mouth of the toilet. It has an infrared motion sensor (PIR) to detect the actual use of the toilet and an infrared temperature sensor for user detection. When the user finishes using the toilet, this device sends the order "unload half tank" or "unload complete tank" using radiofrequency technology to device 2.
Dispositivo 2: Este dispositivo consiste en un equipo que se coloca acoplado al vastago del pulsador mediante un elemento movil que se encarga de hacer descender el pulsador cuando es necesario descargar la cisterna. El dispositivo se fija por un lado a la parte interior de la tapa de la cisterna mediante la propia tuerca del pulsador y por otro se fija al vastago del pulsador. El dispositivo presenta un sistema de muelle que tiene como ventaja no interferir en el funcionamiento normal del pulsador y seguir permitiendo el uso manual del mismo.Device 2: This device consists of a device that is placed coupled to the push button rod by means of a mobile element that is responsible for lowering the button when it is necessary to unload the tank. The device is fixed on the one hand to the inside of the tank cover by means of the push button nut itself and on the other it is fixed to the push button rod. The device has a spring system that has the advantage of not interfering with the normal operation of the button and continuing to allow manual use.
Cuando el dispositivo 2 recibe por radiofrecuencia la indication desde el dispositivo 1 se realiza el desplazamiento del elemento movil mediante un servomotor para que el pulsador descienda de la misma manera que lo harfa al pulsarlo por el usuario.When the device 2 receives the indication from the device 1 by radiofrequency, the movement of the mobile element is carried out by means of a servo motor so that the button descends in the same way as it would when pressed by the user.
El dispositivo 2 presenta un sensor que detecta cuando se realiza la descarga de la cisterna manualmente. Este se activa cuando se separan el cuerpo (4) y el elemento de anclaje (8) entre si sin haber recibido ninguna orden del circuito de control.The device 2 has a sensor that detects when the tank is unloaded manually. This is activated when the body (4) and the anchoring element (8) are separated from each other without receiving any command from the control circuit.
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Breve descripcion de los dibujosBrief description of the drawings
En la hoja de dibujos de la presente memoria aparece representado el dispositivol del objeto de la invention (Figura 1). En dicho dibujo:The device of the object of the invention is represented on the drawing sheet of the present specification (Figure 1). In that drawing:
(1) Sensor de movimiento basado en infrarrojos pasivo.(1) Passive infrared based motion sensor.
(2) Sensor de temperatura basado en infrarrojo pasivo.(2) Passive infrared based temperature sensor.
(3) Conjunto de baterfas.(3) Battery set.
(5) Circuito de control y comunicacion RF.(5) Control circuit and RF communication.
En el dibujo n° 2 (Figura 2) se representa el dispositivo 2, encargado de realizar la descarga de la cisterna. En dicho dibujo:In drawing n ° 2 (Figure 2) the device 2 is shown, in charge of unloading the tank. In that drawing:
(1) Pulsador cisterna.(1) Tank button.
(2) Elemento movil del dispositivo de descarga de cisterna.(2) Mobile element of the tank discharge device.
(3) Sistema de muelle que permite el uso manual en caso necesario permitiendo la separation del elemento de anclaje y el cuerpo del sistema.(3) Spring system that allows manual use if necessary allowing separation of the anchoring element and the system body.
(4) Cuerpo donde se integran electronica, servomotor y baterfas.(4) Body where electronics, servomotor and batteries are integrated.
(8) Elemento de anclaje del sistema a la tapa de la cisterna por el interior mediante la tuerca del pulsador.(8) Anchoring element of the system to the tank cover on the inside by means of the button nut.
En el dibujo n° 3 (Figura 3) se muestra otra vista del dispositivo encargado de realizar la descarga de la cisterna. En dicho dibujo:In drawing n ° 3 (Figure 3) another view of the device in charge of unloading the tank is shown. In that drawing:
(1) Pulsador cisterna.(1) Tank button.
(2) Elemento movil del dispositivo para descarga de cisterna.(2) Mobile element of the tank discharge device.
(5) Servomotor con engranaje.(5) Servomotor with gear.
(6) Conjunto de baterfas.(6) Battery set.
(7) Circuito de control.(7) Control circuit.
(9) Sensor de pulsation manual de cisterna.(9) Manual tank pulsation sensor.
En el dibujo n° 4 (Figura 4) se muestra otra vista del dispositivo encargado de realizar la descarga de la cisterna. En dicho dibujo:In drawing n ° 4 (Figure 4) another view of the device in charge of unloading the tank is shown. In that drawing:
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(1) Pulsador de cisterna.(1) Tank button.
(2) Elemento movil del dispositivo para descarga de cisterna.(2) Mobile element of the tank discharge device.
(3) Sistema de muelle que permite el uso manual en caso necesario permitiendo la separation del elemento de anclaje y el cuerpo del sistema.(3) Spring system that allows manual use if necessary allowing separation of the anchoring element and the system body.
(4) Cuerpo donde se integran electronica, servomotor y baterfas.(4) Body where electronics, servomotor and batteries are integrated.
(8) Elemento de anclaje del sistema a la tapa de la cisterna por el interior mediante la tuerca del pulsador.(8) Anchoring element of the system to the tank cover on the inside by means of the button nut.
En el dibujo n° 5 (Figura 5) se muestra otra vista del dispositivo encargado de realizar la descarga de la cisterna colocado bajo la tapa del inodoro. En dicho dibujo:Figure 5 (Figure 5) shows another view of the device responsible for discharging the tank placed under the toilet lid. In that drawing:
(1) Pulsador de cisterna.(1) Tank button.
(2) Elemento movil del dispositivo para descarga de cisterna.(2) Mobile element of the tank discharge device.
(4) Cuerpo donde se integran electronica, servomotor y baterfas.(4) Body where electronics, servomotor and batteries are integrated.
(10) Tapa de cisterna.(10) Tank cover.
(11) Vastago del pulsador.(11) Push button shank.
En el dibujo n° 6 (Figura 6) se muestra una vista general de la disposition del dispositivo 1 y el dispositivo 2. En dicho dibujo:In drawing n ° 6 (Figure 6) an overview of the disposition of device 1 and device 2 is shown. In said drawing:
(12) Dispositivo 1.(12) Device 1.
(13) Dispositivo 2.(13) Device 2.
Description detallada de los dibujosDetailed description of the drawings
En la figura 1 se muestra el dispositivo numero 1 sin la tapa frontal para mostrar los diferentes sistemas internos. La parte sensorial del equipo se basa en un sensor de movimiento basado en infrarrojos pasivos (1), una sensor de temperatura simple o multiple (2) un soporte para baterfas (3) y un circuito de control y comunicacion por radiofrecuencia (5).Figure 1 shows device number 1 without the front cover to show the different internal systems. The sensory part of the equipment is based on a motion sensor based on passive infrared (1), a single or multiple temperature sensor (2) a battery holder (3) and a radio frequency control and communication circuit (5).
En la figura 2 se muestra una vista exterior del dispositivo 2. Se puede apreciar el pulsador de cisterna (1) que atraviesa el elemento movil (2) para su fijacion mediante un pequeno orificio. Tambien se muestra la pieza de anclaje (8) y el cuerpo donde se integra la electronica, el servomotor con su engranaje y las baterfas (4). Ambos elementos (4) y (8) se encuentranAn external view of the device 2 is shown in figure 2. The tank button (1) that passes through the mobile element (2) can be seen for fixing by means of a small hole. It also shows the anchoring piece (8) and the body where the electronics are integrated, the servomotor with its gear and the batteries (4). Both elements (4) and (8) are found
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conectados mediante un muelle que permite separarlos entre si para que la descarga de la cisterna se pueda realizar manualmente cuando se desee.connected by a spring that allows them to be separated from each other so that the tank can be unloaded manually when desired.
En la figura 3 se muestra otra vista interna del dispositivo 2 en la que se aprecia de manera mas clara el sistema de engranaje para el movimiento vertical con el servomotor (5), ademas del circuito de control (7), el conjunto de baterfas (6) y el sensor de descarga manual (9).Figure 3 shows another internal view of the device 2 in which the gear system for vertical movement with the servo motor (5), in addition to the control circuit (7), the battery pack () is more clearly seen. 6) and the manual discharge sensor (9).
En la figura 4 se muestra el dispositivo 2 de perfil para mostrar el sistema de muelle (3) empleado para permitir la descarga de la cisterna manual en caso deseado. Este sistema permite que el cuerpo (4) quede fijado al soporte (8) permitiendo la separation de ambos elementos al pulsar el boton.In figure 4 the profile device 2 is shown to show the spring system (3) used to allow the unloading of the manual tank if desired. This system allows the body (4) to be fixed to the support (8) allowing the separation of both elements by pressing the button.
En la figura 5 se muestra el dispositivo 2 instalado en una tapa de cisterna (10) en la que se aprecia como el vastago del pulsador (11) atraviesa el elemento movil (2) que motiva la descarga de la cisterna automatica.Figure 5 shows the device 2 installed in a tank cover (10) in which it can be seen how the push button rod (11) passes through the mobile element (2) that motivates the unloading of the automatic tank.
En la figura 6 se muestran los 2 dispositivos; dispositivo 1 (12) y dispositivo 2 (13) que forman el equipo completo de la presente invention instalados en un inodoro al que se le ha aplicado un corte para facilitar la visualization.Figure 2 shows the 2 devices; device 1 (12) and device 2 (13) that form the complete equipment of the present invention installed in a toilet to which a cut has been applied to facilitate visualization.
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