Claims:CLAIMS:
We Claim:
1. A multi-parameter based immersion water heating system, comprising:
a user input unit configured to allow a user to input or alter at least one heater parameter;
a sensor unit configured with plurality of sensors to detect various water parameters such as volume, hardness, and temperature of water in a container, and external parameters;
a controller unit connected to a display unit configured to process said various detected water parameters, said external parameters and said at least one input or altered heater parameter, and thereby display a proportional heater parameter based on said at least one input or altered heater parameter to said user and transmitting a control command; and
a heating unit controlled by said controller unit configured to receive said control command from said controller unit to heat water based on said proportional heater parameter and said at least one input or altered heater parameter,
whereby said system enables customized heating in immersion heaters and provides efficient water heating based on various water parameters.
2. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said user input unit is either a rotating adjustment switch or at least a pair of tapping switches.
3. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one heater parameter entered or altered by said user through said user input unit includes duration required for heating water.
4. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said proportional heater parameter includes temperature of water.
5. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said display unit is either a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen or other screens positioned on a handle of said immersion water heater to displays said proportional heater parameter and said at least one heater parameter to said user.
6. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of sensors include at least one ultrasonic sensor to detect said volume of water, and at least one hardness detecting sensor such as any calcium ion sensor to detect the hardness of water, and at least one temperature sensor to detect said temperature of water.
7. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensor unit is placed along said heating unit to detect said various water parameters of water.
8. The multi-parameter based immersion water heating system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said immersion water heating system comprises plurality of sensors to detect said external parameters such as working condition of immersion heater, environmental conditions, power fluctuation, air flow and capacity of said immersion heater.
9. A method for operating a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system, comprising:
enabling a user to input at least one heater parameter through a user input unit;
detecting various water parameters such as volume, hardness, and temperature of water in a container, and external parameters through a sensor unit;
processing said at least one heater parameter and said various detected water parameters and said external parameters using a controller unit;
displaying a proportional heater parameter based on said at least one heater parameter to said user through a display unit;
enabling said user to alter said at least one heater parameter through said user input unit when said displayed proportional heater parameter is not sufficient to said user;
processing said altered heater parameter, and displaying said altered heater parameter and an updated proportional heater parameter based on said altered heater parameter through said display unit;
transmitting a control command to a heating unit from said controller unit, and
heating water based on said updated proportional heater parameter and said altered heater parameter through said heating unit. , Description:DESCRIPTION:
Field of the invention:
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the technical field of control systems for water heaters, and in specific relates to a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that detects various water parameters and display water temperature and time to reach the temperature based on a user’s suitability.
Background of the invention:
[0002] Water heating is a heat transfer procedure that raises the temperature of water above its original temperature using an energy source. The most common ways to heat water in homes include heating water on stoves, using immersion water heaters, storing hot water in geysers, and using solar water heaters. Conventional immersion heaters are quick, cost-effective, and efficiently heat liquids in tanks, vats, or equipment. Liquids quickly achieve the required temperature when employing an immersion heater's direct heat transfer. Immersion heaters are cost-effective and environmentally friendly to heat water, since they provide a clean source of energy with no waste or contaminants.

[0003] In general, an immersion water heater is a simple water heater that can heat a full bucket of water in a short amount of time. Like an electric iron, it features a heating coil and a cord. The immersion water heater will begin to heat the water after the plug is inserted into the socket and the switch is turned on. The immersion water heaters do not have an auto-off option. This implies that the immersion water heater must be manually turned off once the container filled with water has reached the desired temperature.

[0004] Immersion heaters are classified as either direct or indirect. The heating components of direct immersion heaters are immersed in the liquid. Radiation or convection are used in indirect immersion heaters. Indirect immersion heaters, such as pipe and infrared immersion heaters do not have direct contact with a liquid.

[0005] Existing immersion water heaters are not efficient as the heating is not preformed uniformly. In the existing immersion water heaters, user cannot adjust or alter the temperature of water, as the heating of water is completed based on operating time of the immersion water heaters. For conventional immersion water heaters, the user has to check the water constantly as they do not auto-off and can lead to overheating, which leads to electrical power wastage. Existing immersion water heaters consumes same amount of electrical power irrespective of amount of water to heat and the hardness of water. Due to the hardness of water the time taken by the immersion water heaters can be more, which also leads to high electrical power usage.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that detects various water parameters and display water temperature and time to reach the temperature based on the user’s suitability. There is a need for a user-friendly multi-parameter based immersion water heater that detects water hardness and volume of water in a container, and displays the heating parameters to the user. There is a need for a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that displays the heating parameters to the user, and allows the user to alter the water temperature parameters. A multi-parameter based immersion water heating system is needed that heats the water based on the user’s requirements.
Objectives of the invention:
[0007] The primary objective of the invention is to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that detects various water parameters and display water temperature and time to reach the temperature based on a user’s suitability.

[0008] Another objective of the invention is to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heater that detects water hardness and volume of water in a container, and displays either estimated heating time or estimated temperature of water the user.

[0009] The other objective of the invention is to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that displays the water temperature when user inputs duration of heating required and allows the user to alter the parameters if the displayed temperature is not sufficient.

[0010] Another objective of the invention is to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that saves user’s time by displaying the time for heating the water, and prevent user from checking the water frequently.

[0011] Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that saves power for heating water as the heater setting is based on amounts of water, and hardness of water.

[0012] Further objective of the invention is to provide an immersion water heating system that allows user to change the water heating parameters.
Summary of the invention:
[0013] The present disclosure proposes a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system. The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0014] In order to overcome the above deficiencies of the prior art, the present disclosure is to solve the technical problem to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that detects various water parameters and display water temperature and time to reach the temperature based on the user’s suitability.

[0015] According to an aspect, the invention provides a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that enables customized heating in immersion heaters and provides efficient water heating based on various water parameters. The system comprises a user input unit, a sensor unit, a controller unit and a heating unit. The user input unit is configured to allow a user to input or alter at least one heater parameter. The heater parameter entered or altered by the user includes duration required for heating water. Further, the user input unit is either a rotating adjustment switch or at least a pair of tapping switches that allows the user to alter the heater parameter.

[0016] The sensor unit is configured with plurality of sensors to detect various water parameters such as volume, hardness, and temperature of water in a container and external parameters. The sensors of the sensor unit include an ultrasonic sensor to detect the volume of water, at least one hardness detecting sensor such as any calcium ion sensor to detect the hardness of water, and at least one temperature sensor to detect the temperature of water. Further, the immersion water heating system comprises plurality of sensors to detect the external parameters such as working condition of immersion heater, environmental conditions, power fluctuation, and air flow.

[0017] The controller unit is connected with a display unit configured to process the various detected water parameters, and the external parameters collected from the sensor unit and the input or altered heater parameter entered by the user through the user input unit. After processing, the controller unit displays a proportional heater parameter based on the input heater parameter to the user on the display unit. The proportional heater parameter includes temperature of water displayed by the controller unit. Then, the controller unit transmits a control command to the heating unit. The heating unit is controlled by the controller unit, configured to receive the control command from the controller unit to heat water based on the proportional heater parameter and the heater parameter.

[0018] Further, the proportional heater parameter is directly proportional to the heater parameter. For instance, when duration of heating is input as the heater parameter, temperature acts as the proportional heater parameter. Further, the display unit is either a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen or other screens positioned on a handle of the immersion water heater that displays the proportional heater parameter and the heater parameter to the user.

[0019] According to another aspect, the invention provides a method for operating the multi-parameter based immersion water heating system. First, the user is enabled to input one heater parameter through the user input unit. Next, various water parameters are detected through the sensor unit. The various water parameters include volume, hardness, and temperature of water in a container and the external parameters. Then, the input heater parameter, the various detected water parameters, and the external parameters are processed using the controller unit.

[0020] Next, the proportional heater parameter is displayed based on the heater parameter to the user through the display unit. Next, the user is allowed to alter the heater parameter through the user input unit when the displayed proportional heater parameter is not sufficient to the user. Then, the altered heater parameter is processed by the controller unit. Later, the altered heater parameter and an updated proportional heater parameter based on the altered heater parameter are displayed through the display unit.

[0021] Next, the control command is transmitted to the heating unit from the controller unit to heat the water. Finally, the water is heated based on the updated proportional heater parameter and the altered heater parameter through the heating unit.

[0022] Further, objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from a study of the following portion of the specification, the claims, and the attached drawings.
Detailed description of drawings:
[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention, and, together with the description, explain the principles of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of multi-parameter based immersion water heating system in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary method for operating the multi-parameter based immersion water heating system in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
Detailed invention disclosure:
[0026] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps.

[0027] The present disclosure has been made with a view towards solving the problem with the prior art described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that detects various water parameters and display water temperature and time to reach the temperature based on the user’s suitability.

[0028] According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 1 refers to an exemplary block diagram of multi-parameter based immersion water heating system 100. The system 100 enables customized heating in immersion heaters and provides efficient water heating based on various water parameters. The system 100 comprises a user input unit 102, a sensor unit 104, a controller unit 106 and a heating unit 110. The system 100 is positioned on a handle of the immersion water heater. In specific, the handle is made of a non-conductive material.

[0029] The user input unit 102 is configured to allow a user to input or alter at least one heater parameter. The heater parameter, entered or altered by the user includes duration required for heating water. The user input unit 102 allows the user to input or adjust time for the immersion water heater while turned on. Further, the user input unit 102 is either a rotating adjustment switch or at least a pair of tapping switches that allows the user to alter the heater parameter.

[0030] The sensor unit 104 is configured with plurality of sensors to detect various water parameters such as volume, hardness, and temperature of water in a container, and external parameters. The sensors of the sensor unit 104 include an ultrasonic sensor to detect the volume/level of water, at least one hardness detecting sensor such as any calcium ion sensor to detect the hardness of water, and at least one temperature sensor to detect the temperature of water. The sensor unit 104 is placed along the heating unit 110 to detect the water parameters. For instance, the hardness detecting sensor is placed at the lower part of the heating unit 110 for better water hardness detection. Further, the immersion water heating system comprises plurality of sensors to detect the external parameters such as working condition of immersion heater, environmental conditions, power fluctuation, and air flow.

[0031] The controller unit 106 is connected with a display unit 108, configured to process the various detected water parameters and the external parameters collected from the sensor unit 104 and the input or altered heater parameter entered by the user through the user input unit 102. After processing, the controller unit 106 displays a proportional heater parameter of heater parameter to the user on the display unit 108. The proportional heater parameter includes temperature of water displayed by the controller unit 106 based on the input or altered heater parameter. The controller unit 106 transmits a control command to the heating unit 110 to control the duration of heating the water. For instance, the user enters certain duration of time e.g. 20 minutes through the user input unit 102. Then, the controller unit 106 predicts the temperature of water attained by the water in 20 minutes by detecting the various water parameters, the external parameters and capacity of the immersion heater.

[0032] The proportional heater parameter is directly proportional to the heater parameter. For instance, when duration of heating is input as the heater parameter, temperature acts as the proportional heater parameter, and similarly, when temperature is input as the heater parameter, duration of heating acts as the proportional heater parameter. When the immersion heater is put in the water, the sensor unit 104 detects the temperature of water and the controller unit 106 calculates duration of heating by using the capacity of the heater.

[0033] Further, the display unit 108 is either a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen or other screens positioned on the handle of the immersion water heater that displays the proportional heater parameter and the heater parameter to the user.

[0034] The heating unit 110 controlled by the controller unit 106 is configured to receive the control command from the controller unit 106 to heat water based on the proportional heater parameter and the input or altered heater parameter. The heating unit 110 of the immersion water heater is either an open heating coil or a heating element secured inside a steel safe guard. The heating unit 110 is made using a high grade anti-corrosive material. When electricity is applied to the heating unit 110, it begins to transfer heat, causing the water surrounding the heating unit 110 to heat up.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2 refers to an exemplary method 200 for operating the multi-parameter based immersion water heating system. At step 202, the user is enabled to input one heater parameter through the user input unit. At step 204, various water parameters and the external parameters are detected through the sensor unit. The various water parameters include volume, hardness, and temperature of water in a container. At step 206, the input heater parameter, the various detected water parameters, and the external parameters are processed using the controller unit to obtain a proportional heater parameter.

[0036] At step 208, the obtained proportional heater parameter is displayed based on the heater parameter to the user through the display unit. At step 210, the user is allowed to alter the heater parameter through the user input unit when the displayed proportional heater parameter is not sufficient to the user. At step 212, the altered heater parameter is processed by the controller unit if the user alters the heater parameter. Later, the altered heater parameter and an updated proportional heater parameter based on the altered heater parameter are displayed through the display unit.

[0037] At step 214, the control command is transmitted to the heating unit from the controller unit to heat the water. At step 216, the water is heated based on the updated proportional heater parameter and the altered heater parameter through the heating unit.

[0038] Numerous advantages of the present disclosure may be apparent from the discussion above. In accordance with the present disclosure, a multi-parameter based immersion water heating system that detects various water parameters and displays water temperature and time to reach the temperature based on a user’s suitability is disclosed here.

[0039] The proposed user-friendly multi-parameter based immersion water heater detects water hardness and volume of water in a container, and displays the heater parameters to the user. The proposed multi-parameter based immersion water heating system displays the heater parameters to the user, and allows the user to alter the water temperature parameters. The proposed multi-parameter based immersion water heating system heats the water based on the user’s requirements. The proposed multi-parameter based immersion water heating system saves power for heating water as the heater setting is based on amounts of water, and hardness of water. The proposed immersion water heating system allows user to change the water heater parameters according to the requirement.

[0040] The display unit may be a touch screen, configured with the user input unit that allows the user to input or alter the heater parameter directly. The proposed system is configured with auto-turn off function that turn-off the system when the heating process is completed. Multiple sensors are positioned at diffident levels on the immersion water heater, configured to detect temperature of water at every level. The system may use artificial intelligence to predict duration of heating. The user input unit allows the user to input or alter the temperature of water and the duration required for heating water.

[0041] It will readily be apparent that numerous modifications and alterations can be made to the processes described in the foregoing examples without departing from the principles underlying the invention, and all such modifications and alterations are intended to be embraced by this application.