KR-102960999-B1 - water treatment system

KR102960999B1KR 102960999 B1KR102960999 B1KR 102960999B1KR-102960999-B1

Abstract

The water treatment system has a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include an operable UV reactor to disinfect water for consumption.

Inventors

라우트젠하이져 테리 엘
슈메이트 제프리 에이
마일스 마이클 이
카르나제스 듀간 엠
킹 케빈 지
핍펠 브래들리 제이
슈랭크 다니엘 엘
로빈스 테드문드 에이
슈엔켈 로저 에이

Assignees

액세스 비지니스 그룹 인터내셔날 엘엘씨

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20200424
Priority Date: 20190426

Claims (20)

It is a display for a water treatment system, and the display is: First and second light sources capable of operating to generate light, wherein the first and second light sources are separated by a light source distance; A graphic mask including graphic elements configured to allow the passage of light; An optical element having first and second light-receiving surfaces operable to receive light from a first and second light source, respectively, wherein the first and second light-receiving surfaces are opposed by an optical element surface of the optical element, and at least one of the first and second light sources is spaced apart from the optical element surface by an optical element distance; An optical element is adjacent to a graphic mask and includes a) a mask-oriented surface formed between at least one of a first and second light-receiving surface and b) an optical element surface, and light received by the first and second light-receiving surfaces is internally reflected within the optical element with respect to the optical element surface and the mask-oriented surface; A display where the light source distance is greater than the optical element distance.
In paragraph 1, the light generated by the first and second light sources and allowed to pass through the graphic elements is a display that appears uniform to the operator's viewpoint.
In paragraph 1, the light source distance is N times the optical element distance, and N is greater than 1, a display.
In paragraph 3, N is 2 people, display.
In paragraph 1, the graphic element of the graphic mask corresponds to an opening within the graphic mask, a display.
In paragraph 1, the graphic element of the graphic mask corresponds to the light-transmitting portion of the graphic mask, a display.
In claim 1, the graphic element corresponds to a strip extending parallel to the surface of the optical element, a display.
A display according to claim 1, wherein the first and second light receiving surfaces are curved to prevent the redirection of light output from the first and second light sources, respectively.
A display according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the optical element is configured to reflect light in a scattering manner within the optical element.
In claim 1, the light escapes the optical element in response to striking the mask-oriented surface at an escape angle greater than 45° with respect to the area corresponding to the graphic element, in a display.
It is a water treatment system, and A treatment assembly having a filter assembly capable of removing fine particles from water; A base assembly operable to discharge treated water at the point of use, wherein the base assembly includes a frame configured to support a treatment assembly; A base assembly comprises a UV reactor configured to disinfect water by applying UV energy to water flowing through a UV reactor for disinfection, wherein the UV reactor is fixedly coupled to the frame of the base assembly; and As a display operable to convey information regarding the operation of a water treatment system, the display is: First and second light sources capable of operating to generate light, wherein the first and second light sources are separated by a light source distance; A graphic mask including graphic elements configured to allow the passage of light; An optical element having first and second light-receiving surfaces operable to receive light from a first and second light source, respectively, wherein the first and second light-receiving surfaces are opposed by an optical element surface of the optical element, and at least one of the first and second light sources is spaced apart from the optical element surface by an optical element distance; An optical element is adjacent to a graphic mask and includes a) a mask-oriented surface formed between at least one of a first and second light-receiving surface and b) an optical element surface, and light received by the first and second light-receiving surfaces is internally reflected within the optical element with respect to the optical element surface and the mask-oriented surface; A water treatment system including a display, where the light source distance is greater than the optical element distance.
A water treatment system according to claim 11, wherein the filter assembly comprises a replaceable filter medium, and the base assembly is operable to be removablely coupled to a treatment assembly.
In paragraph 11, a water treatment system in which light generated by the first and second light sources and allowed to pass through graphic elements appears uniform to the operator's viewpoint.
In paragraph 11, a water treatment system in which the light source distance is N times the optical element distance and N is greater than 1.
In Clause 14, N is 2 people, water treatment system.
In paragraph 11, a water treatment system in which the graphic elements of the graphic mask correspond to openings within the graphic mask.
In paragraph 11, a water treatment system in which the graphic elements of the graphic mask correspond to the light-transmitting parts of the graphic mask.
In paragraph 11, a water treatment system in which the graphic element corresponds to a strip extending parallel to the surface of the optical element.
A method for displaying information to the end user of a water treatment system, wherein the method is: A step of providing a first and second light source capable of activating to generate light and a housing for the first and second light sources, wherein the first and second light sources are separated by a light source distance; A light-directing step of directing light from a first light source to a first light-receiving surface of an optical element and toward an optical element surface of the optical element, wherein the optical element surface faces the first light-receiving surface, a first distance is defined between the first light source and the optical element surface, and the light source distance is greater than the first distance; A light-directing step of directing light from a second light source toward a second light-receiving surface of an optical element and toward the surface of the optical element, wherein the second distance is defined between the second light source and the surface of the optical element, and the light source distance is greater than the second distance; A step of internally reflecting light from the surface of an optical element within an optical element; and a) a step of allowing light to escape from an optical element through a mask-oriented surface formed between at least one of a first and second light-receiving surface and b) an optical element surface, wherein the escaped light belongs to information displayed to an end user.
In paragraph 19, the light source distance is N times greater than the first distance, and the light source distance is M times greater than the second distance, method.

Description

water treatment system The present disclosure relates to a water treatment system, and more specifically, to a point-of-use water treatment system for residential use. Conventional water treatment systems are often used to treat water intended for human consumption. These treatment systems can be configured to remove pathogens, chemical contaminants, and turbidity from water. Many conventional treatment methods can be broadly classified as solid separation using physical and/or chemical processes, or as sterilization using heat, irradiation, or chemical additives. For example, conventional water treatment systems often include carbon filtration, non-carbon filtration, distillation, ozone treatment, reverse osmosis, ion exchange components, chlorination components, aeration components, advanced oxidation process components, coagulation components, sedimentation components, or ultraviolet radiation components. Conventional point-of-use water treatment systems are designed for use at a single water outlet, such as a sink or water distributor. Conventional point-of-use water treatment systems are connected to a compressed water supply to treat the water as it is distributed. In some use cases, the water treatment system is located on the countertop adjacent to the sink. In countertop use cases, the water treatment system is often connected to the end of the faucet so that water exiting the faucet can be diverted through the system before being distributed. Countertop space is limited in many use cases, particularly for conventional water treatment systems, which are unlikely to be immediately relocated for storage, as opposed to kitchen utensils or cutting boards. For this reason, conventional countertop treatment systems are frequently placed in less-used areas of the countertop, such as under kitchen walls or upper cabinets. While this placement of conventional water treatment systems is considered an acceptable use of countertop space, it often requires the removal or significant relocation of the system for maintenance (e.g., filter maintenance). In other applications, the water treatment system is located under the countertop, for example, within a cabinet under the sink. In a typical under-countertop use case, the water treatment system is connected to a water supply line upstream from a standard faucet. In these cases, the water treatment system may also be coupled to an auxiliary faucet installed above the countertop and adjacent to the sink to distribute treated water. The space under the sink can be restricted, such as when plumbing and other appliances (e.g., a food waste disposer) are present. Due to this limited space, similar to the countertop layout, the water treatment system is often placed in a location such as a back corner, which is considered less likely to interfere with the daily use of the space under the sink. While this placement may be considered acceptable, maintenance efforts (e.g., filter replacement) can be hindered by the location. FIGS. 1a to 1e are perspective views of a water treatment system according to one embodiment that does not have a cover. FIGS. 2a to 2f are side views of the water treatment system of FIGS. 1a to 1e. FIGS. 3a to 3g are a plan view, a front plan perspective view, a rear bottom perspective view, a right side view, a rear view, a left side view, and a bottom view of a water treatment system of FIGS. 1a to 1e having a cover in place. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an alternative embodiment of a water treatment system. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a processing assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a processing assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating the processing assembly of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 with the closed assembly removed from the container. FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the processing assembly of FIG. 7 in which the master filter assembly or filter set is partially removed from the container. FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the processing assembly of FIG. 8 in which the pre-filter is removed from the container and the filter assembly is partially removed from the master filter assembly or filter set. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the components of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 in more detail. FIGS. 11a to 11h are plan front perspective view, bottom rear perspective view, plan view, left side view, front view, right view, rear view and bottom view of a processing assembly. FIG. 12 is an exploded view of a container assembly or a processing assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a container assembly or processing assembly according to an alternative embodiment. FIG. 14 is an exploded view of a closed assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is an exploded view of a closed assembly according to an alternative embodiment. FIG. 16 is a bottom view of the closed assembly of FIG. 15. FIGS. 17a to 17h are a plan view, a plan front perspective view, a bottom rear