KR101866532B1 - Faucet apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a faucet apparatus including: a hot water pipe for hot water inflow; a cold water pipe for cold water inflow; a hot water cartridge for adjusting the amount of hot water flowing into a mixed water pipe from the hot water pipe; a cold water cartridge for adjusting the amount of cold water flowing into the mixed water pipe from the cold water pipe; a hot water cartridge drive unit for adjusting the flow rate of the hot water by driving the hot water cartridge; a cold water cartridge drive unit for adjusting the flow rate of the cold water by driving the cold water cartridge; the mixed water pipe for mixing between the hot water passing through the hot water cartridge and the cold water passing through the cold water cartridge; and a control unit for controlling the operation of at least one of the hot water cartridge drive unit and the cold water cartridge drive unit.

Description

FAUCET APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a water receiving apparatus, and more particularly, to a water receiving apparatus capable of electronically controlling water temperature and water pressure.

Generally, a faucet is installed in a kitchen, a bathroom, or a bathroom to discharge cold water and hot water. Such a faucet is classified into a manual faucet and an automatic faucet.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional single lever faucet.

1, the single lever faucet 10 includes a handle 11, a fastening bolt 12, a cartridge 13, and a body 14. The handle 11 is movable up and down and left and right, and the mixed water of the hot water and the cold water is supplied or blocked when moving up and down, and the ratio of the hot water to the cold water is adjusted when moving to the right and left. The upper portion of the cartridge 13 is accommodated in a circular hole formed in the fastening bolt 12 so that the screw portion formed on the outer surface of the fastening bolt 12 is fixed to the main body 14 by being engaged with the screw portion formed on the main body 14. [ do. The handle 11 is fixed to the upper outer surface of the fastening bolt 12 so that the handle 11 and the main body 14 are engaged. This single lever faucet 10 is inconvenient to adjust the handle and check the water temperature until the temperature of the mixed water of the hot water and the cold water reaches an appropriate temperature. If the temperature suddenly changes, the temperature of the water to be discharged also changes suddenly, and suddenly, cold or hot water is discharged.

As described above, the manual type faucet has an inconvenience in manually adjusting the handle for opening and closing and adjusting the temperature and intensity of the water. In addition, such a manual type faucet has a problem that the temperature and the strength can not be constantly used due to manual adjustment of the knob. Such a manual faucet has a problem in that when it is placed in an open state due to the user's carelessness, a large amount of water is wasted until someone discovers it, and water flowing down while the user opens and closes the faucet is also wasted. Accordingly, there is a demand for a faucet that can automatically adjust the water temperature and the strength of tap water simultaneously.

Prior Art Document: Registration Utility Model No. 20-0438693 (Feb. 20, 2008)

This disclosure is based on the background art described above and provides a water receiving apparatus capable of automatically controlling the water temperature and the strength of tap water simultaneously.

A water receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for realizing the above-mentioned problems is disclosed. The water receiving apparatus includes a hot water pipe into which hot water flows; A cold water pipe into which cold water flows; A hot water cartridge for controlling the amount of hot water flowing into the mixed water pipe from the hot water pipe; A cold water cartridge for adjusting the amount of cold water flowing into the mixed water pipe from the cold water pipe; A hot water cartridge driving unit for driving the hot water cartridge to adjust a flow rate of the hot water; A cold water cartridge driving unit for driving the cold water cartridge to adjust a flow rate of the cold water; A mixed water pipe in which hot water passing through the hot water cartridge and cold water passing through the cold water cartridge are mixed; A user input for receiving a user input from a user to control temperature and pressure of mixed water provided in the water receiving apparatus; And a controller for controlling operations of at least one of the hot water cartridge driving unit and the cold water cartridge driving unit based on a user input received from the user input unit.

Alternatively, the user input unit may be configured to control the temperature of the mixed water provided in the water receiving apparatus by allowing the controller to control at least one of the hot water cartridge driving unit and the cold water cartridge driving unit, A temperature control input for receiving a temperature related user input for controlling the water temperature; And a control unit for controlling at least one of the hot water cartridge driving unit and the cold water cartridge driving unit to adjust the pressure of the mixed water provided in the water receiving apparatus, And a pressure control input for receiving relevant user input.

Alternatively, the control unit may be configured to store a temperature-related user input signal, and to provide the temperature-related user input signal to the receiver when the supply of the mixed water is interrupted and then resumed, Lt; / RTI >

Alternatively, the control unit may adjust at least one of the cold water cartridge and the hot water cartridge by driving at least one of the cold water cartridge driving unit and the hot water cartridge driving unit based on the temperature-related user input.

Alternatively, the temperature control input may comprise a rotatable jog shuttle to generate a temperature related user input signal based on the rotation angle.

Alternatively, the jog shuttle is configured to receive a rotational input and a push input from a user and to generate an operation related user input signal for starting or ending the provision of mixed water in the receiving apparatus when the push input is received can do.

Alternatively, a mixing water cartridge for adjusting the amount of mixed water flowing from the mixing water pipe; And a mixing water cartridge driving unit for adjusting the flow rate of the mixed water by driving the mixing water cartridge, wherein the controller drives the mixing water cartridge driving unit based on the pressure-related user input, Can be adjusted.

Alternatively, the user input may further include an operation control input for receiving operation-related user inputs for starting or ending the provision of mixed water in the water receiving apparatus.

Alternatively, at least one of the temperature control input unit and the pressure control input unit may be a touch sensor capable of receiving a touch input.

Alternatively, a temperature sensing sensor installed in at least one of the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe; And a flow rate sensor installed in at least one of the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe, wherein the controller controls the temperature of each of the hot water and the cold water sensed by the temperature sensor and the flow sensor, The hot water cartridge driving unit and the cold water cartridge driving unit can be controlled so that mixed water having a predetermined temperature is generated based on the mixed water.

The present disclosure is intended to provide a water receiving apparatus capable of simultaneously and automatically controlling water temperature and tap water strength.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional single lever faucet.
2 is a perspective view of a water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3 is a perspective view from another direction of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;
4 is a view showing a cartridge and a driving unit of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a diagram showing a generator of a water receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
6 is an exemplary view showing a faucet portion of a water receiving apparatus of an embodiment of the present disclosure;
7 is an exemplary view showing a user input portion of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;
8 is another exemplary view showing a user input portion of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;

Various embodiments and / or aspects are now described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that such aspect (s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more aspects. It is to be understood, however, that such aspects are illustrative and that some of the various ways of practicing various aspects of the principles of various aspects may be utilized, and that the description set forth is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.

As used herein, the terms "an embodiment," "an embodiment," " an embodiment, "" an embodiment ", etc. are intended to indicate that any aspect or design described is better or worse than other aspects or designs. .

In addition, the term "or" is intended to mean " exclusive or " That is, it is intended to mean one of the natural inclusive substitutions "X uses A or B ", unless otherwise specified or unclear in context. That is, X uses A; X uses B; Or when X uses both A and B, "X uses A or B" can be applied to either of these cases. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and includes all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

It is also to be understood that the term " comprises "and / or" comprising " means that the feature and / or component is present, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components and / It should be understood that it does not. Also, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise or to the contrary, the singular forms in this specification and claims should generally be construed to mean "one or more. &Quot;

2 is a perspective view of a water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;

The water receiving apparatus 1000 of the present embodiment includes a hot water pipe 100, a cold water pipe 200, a hot water cartridge 130, a cold water cartridge 230, a hot water cartridge driving unit 150, a cold water cartridge driving unit 250, A mixed water tube 300, a control unit 400, a mixed water cartridge 330, a mixed water cartridge driving unit 350, and a user input unit 700. Additionally, the water receiving apparatus 1000 may further include a battery 500, generator units 110 and 210.

The hot water pipe (100) can introduce hot water into the water receiving apparatus (1000). The cold water pipe (200) can introduce cold water into the water receiving apparatus (1000). The hot water pipe 100 can transmit hot water supplied from a water supply facility (not shown) to the water receiving apparatus 1000. The hot water pipe 100 may be connected to the hot water supply unit of the water supply facility so that hot water flows into the mixed water pipe 300 through the hot water cartridge 130. The cold water pipe 200 can transmit the cold water supplied from the water supply facility to the water receiving apparatus 1000. The cold water pipe 200 may be connected to the cold water supply unit of the water supply facility so that the cold water flows into the mixed water pipe 300 through the cold water cartridge 230. At least one of the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200 may have a cylindrical pipe shape and may be made of, for example, PVC or a metal material. However, the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200 ) Are merely examples and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

In the present disclosure, hot water means liquid supplied from a hot water portion of a water supply facility, cold water means liquid supplied from a cold water portion of a water supply facility, and mixed water means a mixture of hot water and cold water. The liquids of this disclosure may include, but are not limited to, tap water. The hot water passing through the hot water cartridge and the cold water passing through the cold water cartridge can be mixed in the mixed water pipe 300. The mixed water pipe 300 may be connected to the hot water cartridge 130 and the cold water cartridge 230. The mixed water pipe 300 can connect the hot water cartridge 130 and the cold water cartridge 230 to the mixed water cartridge 330.

The generator unit 110 may be located in at least one of the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200. The power generator 110 is located in at least one of the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200 so that the user can use the water receiving device 1000 to connect the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200 to at least one of the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200 Power can be generated using the flow of the generated liquid. The power generated at the power generator unit 110 may be used for controlling the power receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure and may be stored in the battery 500. [ The power generator unit 110 includes an impeller 111 therein to generate electric power by the flow of the impeller 111 generated by the flow of the liquid flowing through at least one of the hot water pipe 100 and the cold water pipe 200 . The power generator unit 110 can generate electric power for controlling the water receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure when the water receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure is used in a toilet or the like where it is difficult to connect the power source. Further, the power reception apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure may be supplied with power from a separate power source. For example, when the power receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure is installed in a sink, it is easier to connect the power source to the toilet. In this case, the power receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure can receive power from a separate power source . The power generator unit 110 may be omitted when the power receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure is powered from a separate power source.

The hot water cartridge 130 can control the amount of hot water flowing into the mixed water pipe 300 from the hot water pipe. The cold water cartridge 230 can control the amount of cold water flowing into the mixing water pipe 300 from the cold water pipe 200. The mixing water cartridge 330 can control the amount of mixed water supplied to the user from the mixed water pipe 300. The hot water cartridge 130 is connected to the hot water pipe 100 and is connected to the hot water inlet 133 through which the hot water is drawn in and the hot water cartridge driving unit 150, And a hot water discharge port 135 connected to the mixed water pipe to discharge the hot water that has passed through the hot water flow prevention part 131. The cold water cartridge driving unit 250, the mixed water cartridge 330, and the mixed water cartridge driving unit 350 are installed in the hot water cartridge 130 and the hot water cartridge driving unit 150, May have the same structure.

The cold water cartridge 230 is connected to the cold water pipe 200 and is connected to the cold water inlet where the cold water is introduced and the cold water flow preventing part for allowing or preventing the inflow of the cold water from the cold water pipe on the basis of the operation of the cold water cartridge driving part 250, And a cold water discharge port connected to the water pipe to discharge cold water that has passed through the cold water flow prevention portion. The mixing water cartridge 330 is connected to the mixing water pipe 300 to mix water in the mixed water inlet and the mixing water cartridge driving unit 350 to allow mixing water from the mixing water pipe, And a mixed water discharge port connected to the flow preventing part and the mixed water pipe to discharge the mixed water that has passed through the mixed water flow preventing part. The mixed water having passed through the mixing water cartridge 330 can be supplied to the faucet 600. The cold water cartridge 230, the hot water cartridge 130, and the mixing water cartridge 330 may have the same structure. And may have a shape at least partially curved so as to control the flow rate of the liquid passing through the cartridge along with the rotation preventing portion included in the cartridge. The flow preventing portion 131 may rotate by the cartridge driving portion 150 to adjust the flow rate of the liquid passing through the cartridge. In addition, the flow preventing portion 131 may be formed in a plate shape that is not hemispherical. The present disclosure may include flow blocking portions 131 of any shape for allowing or blocking the flow of liquid.

The hot water cartridge driving unit 150, the cold water cartridge driving unit 250, and the mixing water cartridge driving unit 350 may have the same configuration. The hot water cartridge driving unit 150 includes a hot water cartridge driving motor 153 for driving the hot water flow preventing unit 131 to allow or prevent the hot water flow prevention unit 131 from allowing the hot water to flow in accordance with a control signal of the control unit 400, And a hot water cartridge driving force transmission unit 151 for transmitting the driving force of the hot water cartridge driving motor 153 to the hot water flow prevention unit 131. [ The cold water cartridge driving unit 250 drives the cold water flow prevention unit 131 to drive the cold water flow prevention unit 131 so as to allow or prevent the cold water flow prevention unit 131 from allowing the cold water to flow in accordance with the control signal of the control unit 400, And a cold water cartridge driving force transmission unit for transmitting the driving force of the driving motor to the cold water flow prevention unit 131. [ The mixed water cartridge driving unit 350 drives the mixed water flow preventing unit 131 to drive the mixed water flow preventing unit 131 to allow or prevent the mixed water flow prevention unit 131 from allowing or preventing the mixed water from flowing in accordance with the control signal of the controller 400. [ And a mixed water cartridge driving force transmitting portion for transmitting the driving force of the driving motor and the mixed water cartridge driving motor to the mixed water flow preventing portion 131. [ At least one of the hot water cartridge driving motor, the cold water cartridge driving motor, and the mixing water cartridge driving motor may be composed of a servo motor and a step motor that maintain a rotated state after a predetermined angle based on a control signal.

The user input unit 700 may receive a user input for controlling the temperature and pressure of the mixed water provided by the water receiving apparatus 1000 from the user. The user input unit 700 may include at least one of a temperature control input unit 710 and a pressure control input unit 730.

The temperature control input unit 710 may receive the temperature related user input so that the control unit 400 can adjust the temperature of the mixed water provided in the water receiving apparatus 1000. The control unit 400 controls at least one of the hot water cartridge driving unit 150 and the cold water cartridge driving unit 250 based on the temperature related user input inputted to the temperature control input unit 710, The water temperature can be adjusted. The temperature control input 710 may be configured as a rotatable jog shuttle as shown in the example of FIG. 7 and may generate a temperature related user input signal based on the rotation angle of the jog shuttle 710 have. Jog shuttle 710 may also receive a push input as well as a rotational input from a user. An operation related user input signal for starting or ending the provision of mixed water in the water receiving apparatus 1000 can be generated when a push input is received in the jog shuttle 710. [ That is, the user can set the desired temperature by rotating the jog shuttle 710, and then push the jog shuttle 710 to start providing the mixed water at the set pressure. The power receiving apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can easily control the operation of the water receiving apparatus when the user wearing the rubber glove is used in a sink or the like, . In addition, the temperature control input 710 may be configured to receive a user input that adjusts the pressures of hot and cold water, respectively, as shown in the example of FIG.

The pressure control input unit 730 may receive the pressure related user input so that the control unit 400 can adjust the pressure of the mixed water provided in the water receiving apparatus 1000. The control unit 400 controls at least one of the hot water cartridge driving unit 150 and the cold water cartridge driving unit based on the pressure related user input inputted to the pressure control input unit 730, Can be adjusted. Further, the control unit 400 controls the mixing water cartridge driving unit 350 based on the pressure-related user input inputted to the pressure control input unit 730, thereby adjusting the mixed water pressure provided by the water receiving apparatus 1000. The pressure control input unit 730 may receive a user input for increasing or decreasing a pressure as shown in FIG. 7, and may include a pressure display unit 731 capable of displaying a current pressure. At this time, the pressure display unit 731 may display the pressure of the mixed water currently supplied to the user by providing an illumination in the interior thereof, and may increase the satisfaction of the user by giving a lighting effect. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the user inputs a pressure increase button of the pressure adjustment input unit 730, the supply of mixed water may be started in the water receiving apparatus 1000 and the pressure decrease button may be inputted by the user, The provision of the mixed water in the water receiving apparatus 1000 may be terminated. In another embodiment of the present disclosure including a separate actuation control input, provision of mixed water in the water receiving apparatus 1000 may not be initiated by only the user's input of the pressure increase button of the pressure regulating input 730 , The provision of the mixed water in the water receiving apparatus 1000 may be started and ended according to the input of the operation control input section.

The user input unit 700 may also include an operation control input for receiving operation related user inputs for starting or ending the provision of mixed water in the water receiving apparatus 1000. [ The operation control input unit may be implemented by pushing the jog shuttle as described above, or may be provided as a separate input unit. The user input unit 700 of the present disclosure may be configured as a touch sensor capable of receiving a touch input, but may also be configured as a push button capable of receiving a push input. When the user input unit 700 of the present disclosure is configured with a touch sensor, the water receiving apparatus 1000 can provide a higher esthetics to the user. When the user input unit 700 of the present disclosure is configured as a push button, the water receiving apparatus 1000 can prevent a malfunction due to water according to the use environment and can be easily operated by a user wearing a rubber glove .

The control unit 400 may control the operation of the cartridge driving unit 150 to control the temperature, the pressure, and the availability of the mixed water (for example, tap water) provided in the water receiving apparatus 1000 of the present disclosure. The control unit 400 drives the cartridge driving unit 150 according to the temperature related user input inputted to the user input unit 700 to control the open amount of each of the hot water cartridge 130 and the cold water cartridge 230, It is possible to control the temperature of the mixed water. The control unit 400 drives one or more cartridge driving units 150 (for example, the mixing water cartridge driving unit 350) according to pressure-related user inputs inputted to the user input unit 700, Thereby controlling the pressure, flow rate, and flow rate of the mixed water provided to the user. The control unit 400 may open each of the hot water cartridge 130 and the cold water cartridge 230 by a predetermined amount based on the temperature related input signal input from the user input unit 700. [ In addition, the control unit 400 may open the mixing water cartridge 330 by a predetermined amount based on the pressure-related input signal input from the user input unit 700. [

At least one of the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe may be provided with a temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor. The temperature sensor is installed in the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe, and can transmit the temperatures of the hot water and the cold water flowing into the respective pipes to the control unit 400. The flow sensor is installed in the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe, and can transmit the flow rates of the hot water and the cold water flowing into the respective pipes to the control unit 400. The controller 400 can determine the temperature of the mixed water supplied to the user based on the temperature information and the flow rate information transmitted by the temperature sensor and the flow rate sensor. The control unit 400 may control the cartridge driving unit 150 to determine the opening degree of the cold water cartridge 230 and the hot water cartridge 130 according to the determination result. For example, the temperature of the hot water is sensed at 80 degrees Celsius by the temperature sensor installed in the hot water pipe 100, the temperature of the cold water is sensed at 20 degrees Celsius by the temperature sensor installed in the cold water pipe 200, When the temperature related input signal inputted to the mixed water pipe 230 is 40 degrees Celsius, the controller 400 controls the amount of hot water transferred from the hot water cartridge 230 to the mixed water pipe (For example, when the ratio of the hot water to the cold water is 1: 1 in this case, mixed water of 50 degrees Celsius is provided in the water receiving apparatus 1000), the cold water cartridge driving unit 250 and the hot water cartridge driving unit 150 can be controlled have. That is, the controller 400 can determine the opening amount of each cartridge based on the temperature information and the flow rate information transmitted by the temperature sensor and the flow rate sensor, thereby providing a mixed number of temperatures desired by the user.

The control unit 400 controls the cartridge driving unit 150 to provide mixed water in the water receiving apparatus 1000 when the user senses that the water receiving apparatus 1000 is to be used by the proximity sensor 650, When a predetermined time has elapsed or when a part of the user's body is not sensed by the proximity sensor 650, the provision of the mixed water can be stopped.

The controller 400 may store temperature related user input signals and pressure related user input signals. The controller 400 stores the temperature and / or pressure set by the user and controls the cartridge driving units 150, 250, and 250 so that the mixed water is always supplied at the same temperature and / or pressure unless a change in temperature and pressure by the user occurs. 350). The controller 400 may be configured to store the temperature and pressure set by the user in the embodiment provided with the actuation control input or proximity sensor 650 and to control the operation of the cartridge actuators 150,250 , 350 can be controlled. In an embodiment where the operation control input or the proximity sensor 650 is not provided, the control unit 400 controls the operation of the cartridge driving units 150, 250, and 350 so as to store the temperature set by the user and to provide mixed water at the same temperature Can be controlled. For example, in an embodiment in which the operation control input unit or proximity sensor 650 is not provided, the controller 400 controls the cold water cartridge driving unit 250 and the hot water cartridge driving unit 250 such that hot water and cold water are mixed at a ratio according to the temperature- (150) may be driven based on the temperature-related input signal and maintained in that state. The control unit 400 controls the mixing water cartridge driving unit 350 based on the pressure-related input signal so that the mixed water can be supplied to the user.

 In the case of a typical single lever faucet, the lever must be operated to turn the water on and off and the temperature setting may be lost during this process. Thus, a user can suddenly be injured or surprised by hot or cold water. However, the water receiving apparatus 1000 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can always provide a mixed water of a constant temperature, thereby solving the inconvenience of the user.

Figure 3 is a perspective view from another direction of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;

The battery 500 may be located at the lower end of the controller 400 and may be located between the hot water cartridge 130 and the cold water cartridge 230. The battery 500 may store the electric power generated from the power generator unit 110. The power stored in the battery 500 can be used to drive the controller 400, the cartridge driving units 150, 250 and 350.

4 is a view showing a cartridge and a driving unit of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Cartridges 130, 230, and 330 may adjust the amount of liquid passing through the cartridge. The cartridges 130, 230, and 330 include a flow preventing portion 131 for allowing or preventing the flow of the inlet or liquid into which the liquid is introduced, and a discharge port through which the liquid that has passed through the flow preventing portion 131 is discharged. The flow preventing portion 131 can adjust the flow rate of the liquid passing through the cartridge in accordance with the rotation. In the example of Fig. 4, the flow preventing portion 131 may be at least partially spherical so as to facilitate adjustment of the flow rate of the liquid passing through the cartridge as the rotation. The flow preventing portion 131 can be rotated by receiving the driving force of the cartridge driving motor 153 by the driving force transmitting portion 151. The amount of opening of the flow preventing part 131 by the cartridge driving part 150 can be controlled by the control part 400 based on at least one of a user input, a temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor.

5 is a diagram showing a generator of a water receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

The generator base 110 may be located in the hot water pipe 100 and / or the cold water pipe 200. If mixed water is provided to the user, liquid may flow through the hot water pipe 100 and / or the cold water pipe 200. In this case, the liquid flowing through the hot water pipe 100 and / or the cold water pipe 200 can rotate the impeller 111 of the power generator unit 110. The rotating impeller 111 is capable of generating an induction current by means of a coil "G magnet installed therein. The power generator unit 110 can generate electric power by using the user's power receiving apparatus 1000, And may be stored in the battery 500. Even if the power receiving apparatus 1000 of the present embodiment of the present disclosure is installed in a toilet or the like which is difficult to connect a separate power source by the power generator unit 110, Power can be generated.

6 is an exemplary view showing a faucet portion of a water receiving apparatus of an embodiment of the present disclosure;

A user input 700 may be located on the top or side of the faucet 600. The faucet 600 may include a discharge port 630 through which mixed water is discharged. The faucet 600 may include a proximity sensor 650 to determine whether to provide mixed water depending on proximity of the user. The faucet 600 may be coupled to the sink or the like by the fastening portion 610. The shape of the faucet 600 shown in Fig. 6 is merely an example, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

7 is an exemplary view showing a user input portion of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;

The user input unit 700 may receive a user input for controlling the temperature and pressure of the mixed water provided by the water receiving apparatus 1000 from the user. The user input unit 700 may include a temperature control input unit 710, a pressure control input unit 730, and may further include an operation control input unit.

The temperature control input unit 710 may be configured as an input unit capable of rotating input. The temperature control input 710 may include a jog shuttle 710 to receive a rotational input from a user. The jog shuttle 710 may also be configured to receive a push input, in which case it may also act as an actuation control input. The user input unit 700 may include temperature display units 711 and 713 capable of displaying temperatures according to the rotation direction of the temperature control input unit 710. The temperature display units 711 and 713 can provide the user with information regarding the temperature of the mixed water according to the rotational direction of the jog shuttle. In the example of Fig. 7, when the user rotates the jog shuttle clockwise, the temperature of the mixed water provided can rise. The temperature display units 711 and 713 shown in Fig. 7 are merely examples, and the set temperature may be displayed in a digital manner or in an arbitrary manner.

The pressure control input unit 730 may include a pressure increase button 735, a pressure decrease button 733, and a current pressure display unit 731. When the pressure increase button 735 receives a user input, the control unit 400 may control the cartridge driving unit to increase the pressure of the mixed water (i.e., increase the opening amount of the cartridge). When the pressure reduction button 733 receives a user input, the control unit 400 may control the cartridge driving unit to reduce the pressure of the mixed water (i.e., reduce the opening amount of the cartridge). In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure-related input signal may be generated by receiving a swipe input from the current pressure display portion 731 without providing a separate pressure increase button and a pressure decrease button. For example, the user may swipe the current pressure indicating portion 731 to the right to increase the pressure of the mixed water.

8 is another exemplary view showing a user input portion of the water receiving apparatus of one embodiment of the present disclosure;

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input 700 may include a hot water pressure regulating input 740 and a cold water pressure regulating input 750. The hot water pressure control input unit 740 may include a hot water pressure increase button 745, a current pressure display unit 741, and a hot water pressure decrease button 743. [ When the hot water pressure increase button 745 receives a user input, the controller 400 controls the hot water cartridge driving unit to increase the pressure and / or temperature of the mixed water (i.e., increase the opening amount of the hot water cartridge) . When the hot water pressure reduction button 743 receives a user input, the control unit 400 controls the hot water cartridge driving unit to reduce the pressure and / or temperature of the mixed water (i.e., reduce the opening amount of the hot water cartridge) . The cold water pressure control input unit 750 may include a cold water pressure increase button 755, a current pressure display 751, and a cold water pressure decrease button 753. [ When the cold water pressure increase button 755 receives a user input, the controller 400 controls the cold water cartridge drive unit to increase the pressure and / or the temperature of the mixed water (i.e., increase the opening amount of the cold water cartridge) . When the cold water pressure reduction button 753 receives the user input, the control unit 400 controls the cold water cartridge driving unit to reduce the pressure and / or the temperature of the mixed water (that is, to decrease the opening amount of the cold water cartridge) . In the example of FIG. 8, the arrangement of the hot water pressure regulating input 740 and the cold water pressure regulating input 750 is only an example, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the user input 700 includes a hot water pressure regulating input 740 and a cold water pressure regulating input 750, the water receiving device 1000 includes an actuation control input, Can be fixed. That is, the user can set the temperature of the mixed water in advance by using the hot water pressure control input unit 740 and the cold water pressure control input unit 750, and use the power reception apparatus 1000 by simply operating the operation control input unit.

The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (7)

As a water receiving apparatus,
A hot water pipe into which hot water flows;
A cold water pipe into which cold water flows;
A hot water cartridge for controlling the amount of hot water flowing into the mixed water pipe from the hot water pipe;
A cold water cartridge for adjusting the amount of cold water flowing into the mixed water pipe from the cold water pipe;
A mixing water cartridge for adjusting the amount of mixed water flowing from the mixed water pipe;
A hot water cartridge driving unit for driving the hot water cartridge to adjust a flow rate of the hot water;
A cold water cartridge driving unit for driving the cold water cartridge to adjust a flow rate of the cold water;
A mixed water cartridge driving unit for driving the mixed water cartridge to adjust a flow rate of the mixed water;
A mixed water pipe in which hot water passing through the hot water cartridge and cold water passing through the cold water cartridge are mixed;
A user input for receiving a temperature-related user input, a pressure-related user input, and an operation-related user input for controlling the temperature and pressure of the mixed water provided by the water receiving apparatus from a user; And
Related user inputs generated by the rotation input to the jog shuttle are controlled by the user to control the operations of the hot water cartridge driving unit, the cold water cartridge driving unit and the mixing water cartridge driving unit, A controller for controlling operation of the hot water cartridge driving unit and the cold water cartridge driving unit and for receiving the operation related user input generated by the push input to the jog shuttle from the user, Wherein the control unit controls the operation of the mixing water cartridge driving unit and stores the temperature related user input and the pressure related user input, and when the mixing water supply is stopped and then resumed in the water receiving apparatus, Based on relevant user input A controller for controlling the cold water cartridge driving unit and the mixing water cartridge driving unit to provide the mixed water of the same temperature at the same pressure based on the pressure related user input;
A battery for storing electric power for driving the control unit, the cold water cartridge driving unit, the hot water cartridge driving unit, and the mixed water cartridge driving unit; And
A generator unit located in at least one of the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe to charge electric power of the battery;
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Wherein the user input unit comprises:
The control unit controls at least one of the hot water cartridge driving unit and the cold water cartridge driving unit so that the temperature of the mixed water supplied from the water receiving unit A temperature control input unit for receiving a user input;
The control unit controls the mixing water cartridge driving unit to adjust the pressure of the mixed water supplied from the water receiving unit, the pressure control unit receiving the pressure related user input for controlling the pressure of the mixed water provided in the water receiving unit An input unit; And
Related user input for starting or ending the provision of the mixed water in the water receiving apparatus so that the control unit controls the mixing water cartridge driving unit so that the water receiving apparatus can start or end the supply of the mixed water An operation control input section for outputting an operation instruction;
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Wherein the user input unit comprises a jog shuttle capable of rotating input and push input,
In the jog shuttle,
Related input for generating a temperature-related user input based on a rotation angle, and for receiving the push input from the user when the push input is received, Generate operational user input,
The hot water cartridge includes:
A hot water inlet connected to the hot water pipe to receive hot water;
A hot water flow preventing unit for allowing or preventing inflow of hot water from the hot water pipe based on an operation of the hot water cartridge driving unit; And
A hot water discharge port connected to the mixed water pipe to discharge hot water passing through the hot water flow prevention part;
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A cold water inlet connected to the cold water pipe to receive cold water therein;
A cold water flow prevention unit for allowing or preventing the inflow of cold water from the cold water pipe based on the operation of the cold water cartridge driving unit; And
A cold water discharge port connected to the mixed water pipe to discharge cold water that has passed through the cold water flow prevention part;
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Wherein the mixing water cartridge comprises:
A mixing water inlet connected to the mixing water pipe to introduce mixed water;
A mixed water flow prevention part for allowing or preventing the introduction of mixed water from the mixed water pipe based on the operation of the mixed water cartridge driving part; And
A hot water outlet connected to the mixed water pipe to discharge mixed water having passed through the mixed water flow preventing unit;
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The hot water flow preventing portion, the cold water flow preventing portion, and the mixed water flow preventing portion are at least partially curved so as to control the flow rate of the liquid passing through the cartridge in accordance with the rotation of the flow preventing portion,
The hot water cartridge driving unit includes:
A hot water cartridge driving motor for driving the hot water flow preventing unit to allow or prevent the hot water flow preventing unit from flowing the hot water by the control signal of the controller; And
A hot water cartridge driving force transmitting unit for transmitting a driving force of the hot water cartridge driving motor to the hot water flow preventing unit;
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The cold water cartridge driving unit includes:
A cold water cartridge driving motor for driving the cold water flow preventing part to allow or prevent the cold water flow preventing part from allowing the cold water to flow in accordance with a control signal of the controller; And
A cold water cartridge driving force transmitting unit for transmitting the driving force of the cold water cartridge driving motor to the cold water flow preventing unit;
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Wherein the mixing water cartridge driving unit includes:
A mixed water cartridge driving motor for driving the mixed water flow preventing unit to allow or prevent the mixed water from flowing into the mixed water flow preventing unit according to a control signal of the controller; And
A mixed water cartridge driving force transmitting portion for transmitting a driving force of the mixing water cartridge driving motor to the mixed water flow preventing portion;
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At least one of the hot water cartridge driving motor, the cold water cartridge driving motor, and the mixing water cartridge driving motor is composed of a servo motor that rotates by a predetermined angle after being rotated at a predetermined angle based on the control signal,
The generator unit includes:
An impeller driven by the liquid flowing in the hot water pipe or the cold water pipe to generate electric power;
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