Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a water purity monitoring and automated purification device that is capable of testing a stored water and detecting various water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity and mineral content of the water and adjusting water quality by dispensing specific chemical treatments based on the detected parameters.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Water purity is a critical factor in maintaining health and ensuring safe drinking water. In various settings such as households, industrial facilities, and agricultural systems, the quality of water is often subject to contamination from various sources, leading to potentially hazardous conditions. Monitoring and ensuring water purity is essential for human consumption, industrial processes, and environmental sustainability.

[0003] Traditionally, water quality monitoring involves manual testing, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and often prone to errors. Furthermore, conventional water purification systems normally rely on passive filtration methods which is not effective in addressing specific contaminants or providing real-time purification. Therefore, there is a growing need for an automated, reliable and efficient device that is capable of continuously monitoring water quality and performing the necessary purification steps in response to detected changes in water parameters.

[0004] CN221218991U discloses a water supply tank with a filtering function. The water supply tank comprises a base, a plane adjusting mechanism and a telescopic mechanism, a water storage tank is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, a blow-off pipe is fixedly connected to a blow-off port in the lower end of the water storage tank, a valve is fixedly connected to the left end of the blow-off pipe, a water inlet is fixedly connected to the left end of the water storage tank, a water supply port is fixedly connected to the right end of the water storage tank, and sliding rails are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front side and the rear side of the upper end of the water storage tank. An isolation plate is slidably connected between the two sliding rails, a dustproof box is fixedly connected to the upper end of the water storage tank, and a sliding groove is formed in the upper end of the dustproof box; the plane adjusting mechanism is arranged in the dustproof box; according to the water supply tank with the filtering function, filtering water supply is achieved through precipitation and the activated carbon filtering plate, internal pollutants can be rapidly cleaned, the activated carbon filtering plate can be conveniently replaced, the filtering capacity is effectively prevented from being reduced, and long-time filtering treatment is achieved.

[0005] CN209967856U discloses a storage water tank with filtering capability, including base and waste water pipeline, be provided with the support frame on the base, and be provided with the motor on the support frame, the motor below is provided with the jack-post, be provided with the water inlet on the first cylinder, and first cylinder inboard is provided with first filter screen, first cylinder outside intercommunication has the second cylinder, and second cylinder inboard is provided with the second filter screen, all be provided with the fastener on first cylinder and the second cylinder, the second cylinder outside is provided with a water storage section of thick bamboo, and the water storage section of thick bamboo left and right sides all is provided with water purification pipeline, and water purification pipeline bottom is provided with the water purification export simultaneously, waste water pipeline sets up in the bottom of first cylinder and the bottom of second cylinder, and waste water pipeline bottom is provided with the waste water export. This storage water tank with filtering capability, the second filter screen carries out the secondary to the water that flows out in the first filter screen and filters, makes the filter effect better to improve the purity of water.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed to monitor and purify water. These existing devices typically include manual testing methods, basic filtration systems, and simple chemical dosing mechanisms. However, such systems often lack the ability to continuously assess water quality in real-time or to automate the purification process based on detected parameters. Moreover, many of these devices do not offer user-friendly alerts or fail to address specific contaminants effectively, thereby limiting their functionality and efficiency in ensuring safe drinking water.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that not requires to test water quality, but also needs to automate the process of adjusting water parameters through targeted purification techniques. The developed device is also capable of detecting various quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and mineral content and dispensing appropriate chemical treatments in real-time, ensuring optimal water quality without requiring constant manual intervention.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that provides a means for testing stored water and detecting various water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity and mineral content.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that adjusts the water quality by dispensing specific chemical treatments based on the detected water quality parameters.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that provides real-time feedback on water quality to a user, allowing for immediate corrective actions if the water quality is deemed unsafe.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a water purity monitoring and automated purification device that is capable of testing stored water and assessing various water quality parameters, such as pH, turbidity and mineral content. Based on the detected parameters, the proposed device automatically adjusts the water quality by dispensing the appropriate chemical treatments.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water purity monitoring and automated purification device, comprise of a hollow cylindrical body constructed with multiple plates arranged one over another for segregating the body into different chambers, a double acting pump mechanism is provided with outer periphery of the body to circulate water inside a testing chamber provided on a top portion of the body, a water quality detection module integrated with the testing chamber to detect quality of the water, a first motorized iris unit is provided on bottom portion of the testing chamber to open and initiate transfer of the collected water inside a filtering chamber provided beneath the testing chamber, filtering chamber multiple includes multiple sections for storing chemical pills used to adjust water quality, and post transferring the water inside the filtering chamber, a dispensing mechanism provided with the sections that releases specific quantities of chemicals based on the detected water quality, a second motorized iris unit provided on bottom portion of the filtering chamber, a reserve chamber positioned at bottom of filtering chamber that stores backup water, a water level sensor provided on the reserve chamber to monitor water level inside the reserve chamber, a first conduit connected to the pump for water intake from a water source, a mesh filter equipped with first conduit to capture large dust particles and a second conduit is connected to testing chamber having an iris lid that opens based on received signals to allow transfer of water to testing chamber and a circular cavity is provided on apex of the body to manually allow the user to fill water inside the testing chamber for treatment of water.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an internal view of a water purity monitoring and automated purification device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a water purity monitoring and automated purification device that is capable of testing stored water and detecting various water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity and mineral content of the water and adjusting water quality by dispensing specific chemical treatments based on the detected parameters, thereby improving water quality while ensuring that safe, treated water is readily available.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an internal view of a water purity monitoring and automated purification device is illustrated, comprising a hollow cylindrical body 101 constructed with multiple plates arranged one over another for segregating the body 101 into different chambers, a double acting pump mechanism 102 provided with outer periphery of the body 101, a testing chamber 103 provided on a top portion of the body 101, a water quality detection module 104 integrated with the testing chamber 103, a first motorized iris unit is provided on bottom portion of the testing chamber 103, a filtering chamber 105 provided beneath the testing chamber 103, filtering chamber 105 multiple includes multiple sections, a dispensing mechanism 106 provided with the sections.

[0022] Figure1 further illustrates a second motorized iris unit provided on bottom portion of the filtering chamber 105, a reserve chamber 107 positioned at bottom of filtering chamber 105, a water level sensor 108 provided on the reserve chamber 107, a first conduit 109 connected to the pump for water intake from a water source, a mesh filter equipped with first conduit 109, a second conduit 110 connected to testing chamber 103, a carbon bag 111, being held in place by motorized clamping mechanisms 112 mounted on inner walls of the filtering chamber 105 and a circular cavity 113 is provided on apex of the body 101.

[0023] The proposed device herein comprises of a hollow cylindrical body 101 constructed with multiple plates stacked one over another, creating segregated chambers within the body 101. The plates act as partitions that divide the interior space into distinct sections, each designed for a specific function in a water treatment process.

[0024] Initially, a user is required to press a push button integrated with the device, such that when the user presses the push button, it initiates an electrical circuit mechanism. Inside the push button, there is a spring-loaded contact mechanism that, under normal circumstances, maintains an open circuit. When the button is pressed, it compresses the spring, causing the contacts to meet and complete the circuit. This closure then sends an electrical signal to an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the device to either power up or shut down. Conversely, releasing the button allows the spring to return to its original position, breaking the circuit and sending the signal to deactivate the device.

[0025] The microcontroller activates a double acting pump mechanism 102 provided with outer periphery of the body 101 to circulate water inside a testing chamber 103 provided on a top portion of the body 101. The double acting pump mechanism 102 operates on the principle of alternating pressure, where two pistons or diaphragms move in opposite directions to alternately draw water in and push it out. In this design, the pump is located on the outer periphery of the body 101 and is actuated by the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the pump’s operation by sending signals to the pump to alternate the movement of the pistons.

[0026] As the pistons move, one side pulls water through a first conduit 109 attached with the pump connected to a water source, drawing it into the pump, while the other side pushes the water out through a second conduit 110 attached with the pump toward the testing chamber 103. A circular cavity 113 is provided on apex of the body 101 to manually allow the user to fill water inside the testing chamber 103 for treatment of water.

[0027] The water is directed to the testing chamber 103, and an iris lid on the second conduit 110 opens based on received signals to allow water transfer. This alternating action ensures continuous water circulation and allows for efficient movement. A mesh filter integrated with the first conduit 109 captures large dust particles, ensuring that only clean water enters the body 101 for further testing and purification.

[0028] A water quality detection module 104 is integrated with the testing chamber 103 to detect quality of the water. The water quality detection module 104 integrated into the testing chamber 103 works by using a combination of sensors to measure critical water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and mineral content. The sensors used herein are pH sensor, a turbidity sensor and a mineral content sensor respectively.

[0029] The pH sensor operates based on an electrode pair, typically a glass electrode and a reference electrode, both immersed in the water sample. The glass electrode is sensitive to hydrogen ion (H⁺) concentration, generating a voltage proportional to the acidity or alkalinity of the water. The reference electrode maintains a stable voltage for comparison. When the sensor is in water, the hydrogen ions interact with the glass membrane, causing a potential difference between the electrodes. This difference is measured as a voltage and then converted into a pH value, which the microcontroller reads to determine if the water meets safe pH thresholds.

[0030] The turbidity sensor works by emitting a light source, usually a laser or LED, through the water and measuring the scattered light with a photodetector positioned at a specific angle. As water turbidity increases due to suspended particles, more light scatters, causing the photodetector to capture varied light intensities. The microcontroller interprets these readings to assess water clarity: lower scattered light indicates clearer water, while higher scattering suggests high turbidity. This data helps the microcontroller to determine if particle levels exceed acceptable limits, prompting further treatment if necessary.

[0031] The mineral content sensor often uses electrical conductivity (EC) to measure dissolved mineral concentration in the water. Two electrodes are placed in the water, and an electric current is passed between them. Since minerals increase water’s conductivity, the sensor measures the current flow between the electrodes. Higher conductivity corresponds to higher mineral content. The microcontroller receives this data, comparing it with safe thresholds, to detect whether the mineral concentration is within acceptable limits, ensuring the water meets safe consumption standards or signaling for additional filtration.

[0032] A first motorized iris unit is provided on bottom portion of the testing chamber 103 that is actuated by the microcontroller to open and initiate transfer of the collected water inside a filtering chamber 105 provided beneath the testing chamber 103. The first motorized iris unit comprises of a ring and a blade with multiple protrusions. The ring is fabricated with multiple grooves. The protrusions on the blades engage with the grooves on the ring in order to link the movement of the ring and blades.

[0033] As the ring rotates, the protrusions move within the grooves to open or close the iris unit according to the degree of rotation of the ring. The ring is installed with the motor that is actuated by the microcontroller for rotating the ring with a specified speed to regulate the opening and closing of the iris unit in order to transfer the collected water inside the filtering chamber 105.

[0034] The filtering chamber 105 includes a carbon bag 111 used for filtering impurities and improving water quality. This bag 111 is positioned securely within the filtering chamber 105 using motorized clamping mechanisms 112 attached to the inner walls of the filtering chamber 105. These clamping mechanisms 112 activate to firmly hold the carbon bag 111 in place during water filtration, ensuring that the water flows through the carbon material effectively. The carbon bag 111 itself contains activated carbon, which is highly porous and capable of trapping contaminants, odors, and residual chemicals as water passes through into the filtering chamber 105.

[0035] The filtering chamber 105 includes multiple sections, each designed to store specific chemical pills for adjusting water quality parameters such as pH balance, mineral concentration, or disinfection. Once water is transferred into the filtering chamber 105, the microcontroller assesses the detected water quality data and determines the required chemical adjustments. Based on this assessment, the microcontroller actuates a dispensing mechanism 106 associated with the chemical storage sections. The dispensing mechanism 106 precisely releases the necessary quantity of each chemical pill from its section to treat the water effectively.

[0036] The dispensing mechanism 106 in the filtering chamber 105 is designed to release precise amounts of chemical pills based on water quality requirements. The dispensing mechanism 106 consists of a lever, a motorized slider and a pin. The lever is pivotally mounted to each section storing the chemical pills. When activated by the microcontroller, the motorized slider moves adjacent to the lever creating a force that pushes the lever into a position to release one chemical pill from the stack.

[0037] The pin is coupled to the slider that aligns and coordinates the movement of the lever and slider. This ensures that only one pill is released at a time in response to the precise sliding movement of the slider, which is activated according to the water's detected quality needs. The design allows controlled dispensing and ensuring that only the necessary amount of chemical is added effectively enhancing water quality while avoiding excess use of chemicals.

[0038] A second motorized iris unit is provided on bottom portion of the filtering chamber 105. After treating the water with chemicals, the microcontroller regulates actuation of the second iris unit to transfer the treated water inside a reserve chamber 107 positioned at bottom of filtering chamber 105 that stores backup water. the second motorized iris unit operates by using a series of interlocking blades controlled by a motor that is actuated by the microcontroller to open or close in order to regulate the flow of treated water from the filtering chamber 105 into the reserve chamber 107.

[0039] A water level sensor 108 provided on the reserve chamber 107 to monitor water level inside the reserve chamber 107. The level sensor 108 comprises of an infrared (IR) emitter and a photodiode. The sensor 108 detects the presence of water by measuring the intensity of infrared light that is reflected back into the photodiode. The received intensity of the infrared light is then sent in the form of electrical signal to the microcontroller and thus the microcontroller detects the level of water.

[0040] Once the water reaches the low threshold, then microcontroller is pre-fed to automatically activate a water refill process when the reserve chamber 107's water level sensor 108 detects a low water level. This automation ensures that the reserve chamber 107 is consistently supplied with water, maintaining availability for any urgent needs without manual intervention.

[0041] The device is associated with a battery for providing the required power to the electronically and electrically operated components including the microcontroller, electrically powered sensors, motorized components and alike of the device. The battery within the device is preferably a lithium-ion-battery which is a rechargeable battery and recharges by deriving the required power from an external power source. The derived power is further stored in form of chemical energy within the battery, which when required by the components of the device derive the required energy in the form of electric current for ensuring smooth and proper functioning of the device.

[0042] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the water is drawn into the testing chamber 103 via the first conduit 109 equipped with the mesh filter to capture large particles ensuring only cleaner water enters the testing chamber 103, as disclosed in the present invention. In the testing chamber 103 the water quality detection module 104 measures key parameters such as pH, turbidity, and mineral content using specialized sensors. These sensors send data to the microcontroller, which evaluates the readings against safe thresholds pre-set for optimal water quality. If treatment is needed, the microcontroller initiates the motorized iris unit at the bottom of the testing chamber 103 for allowing water to flow into the filtering chamber 105 below. The chemical pills are stored in sections within the filtering chamber 105 each ready to release specific chemicals to adjust the water’s quality based on the sensor readings. A dispensing mechanism 106 comprising the lever, motorized slider and pin ensures precise release of chemical pills to address specific quality adjustments. The filtering chamber 105 also contains the carbon bag 111 held by motorized clamping mechanisms 112 that provides additional filtration removing residual contaminants and improving water clarity. The water flows through the second motorized iris unit to the reserve chamber 107 for storage. The reserve chamber 107 includes the water level sensor 108 which constantly monitors the water level and signals the microcontroller to refill the chamber if water levels fall too low, ensuring water is available for urgent needs. Overall, this invention operates as a fully automated purification and storage device, maintaining water quality and availability without requiring manual intervention.

[0043] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , C , Claims:1) A water purity monitoring and automated purification device, comprising:
i) a hollow cylindrical body 101 constructed with multiple plates arranged one over another for segregating said body 101 into different chambers, wherein a double acting pump mechanism 102 is provided with outer periphery of said body 101 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller to circulate water inside a testing chamber 103 provided on a top portion of said body 101;
ii) a water quality detection module 104 integrated with said testing chamber 103 to detect quality of said water, wherein a first motorized iris unit is provided on bottom portion of said testing chamber 103 that is actuated by said microcontroller to open and initiate transfer of said collected water inside a filtering chamber 105 provided beneath said testing chamber 103;
iii) said filtering chamber 105 multiple includes multiple sections for storing chemical pills used to adjust water quality, and post transferring said water inside said filtering chamber 105, said microcontroller actuates a dispensing mechanism 106 provided with said sections that releases specific quantities of chemicals based on said detected water quality;
iv) a second motorized iris unit provided on bottom portion of said filtering chamber 105, wherein post treating of said water with chemicals said microcontroller regulates actuation of said second iris unit to transfer said treated water inside a reserve chamber 107 positioned at bottom of filtering chamber 105 that stores backup water; and
v) a water level sensor 108 provided on said reserve chamber 107 to monitor water level inside said reserve chamber 107, wherein said microcontroller is pre-fed to automatically refill water inside said reserve chamber 107 if said reserve chamber 107 runs out of water, ensuring availability of water for urgent need.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a first conduit 109 is connected to said pump for water intake from a water source, said first conduit 109 being expandable and equipped with a mesh filter to capture large dust particles, and a second conduit 110 is connected to testing chamber 103, having an iris lid that opens based on received signals to allow transfer of water to testing chamber 103.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said water quality detection module 104 evaluates water quality parameters, such as pH, turbidity, and mineral content, and provides user-specific alerts on a computing unit accessed by a concerned user for unsafe water conditions based on predefined thresholds.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said filtering chamber 105 contains a carbon bag 111, said carbon bag 111 being held in place by motorized clamping mechanisms 112 mounted on inner walls of said filtering chamber 105 to filter said water.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said dispensing mechanism 106 comprises of a lever pivotally mounted to said sections and operable to release a chemical pill from stack when pressed a motorized slider positioned adjacent to said lever and configured to slide in response to activation of said lever, a pin coupled to said slider, said pin cooperates with said lever and slider to form a tangent mechanism that facilitates release of a pill from stack.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a circular cavity 113 is provided on apex of said body 101 to manually allow said user to fill water inside said testing chamber 103 for treatment of water.