JP2583390B2 - Water storage amount control apparatus and water storage amount control method using the same - Google Patents
Water storage amount control apparatus and water storage amount control method using the sameInfo
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【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、建物の受水槽等の水槽
に用いて好適な貯水量制御装置及びその方法に関するも
のである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water storage amount control device and method suitable for use in a water tank such as a water receiving tank of a building.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】一定規模の建物では、断水の際の貯水量
を確保する等の目的で水槽が設けられており、水槽内の
水位は常に一定に保つことで給水停止時には常時満水と
なっている。図４は水槽に設置された従来の貯水量制御
装置を示した模式図である。図例の如く水槽３０には水
の給水管３１が配管され、給水管３１は制御弁３２によ
り開閉される。2. Description of the Related Art In a building of a certain size, a water tank is provided for the purpose of securing a water storage amount when water is cut off, and the water level in the water tank is always kept constant, so that the water is always full when the water supply is stopped. I have. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional water storage amount control device installed in a water tank. As shown in the figure, a water supply pipe 31 is provided in the water tank 30, and the water supply pipe 31 is opened and closed by a control valve 32.
【０００３】また水槽３０内には、水槽３０内の増水限
界位置に達した水位、すなわち液面を検知する第１の電
極棒３３と、水槽３０内の設定満水位置、つまり満水面
に達した液面を検知する第２の電極棒３４と、水槽３０
内の最低水位確保位置に達した液面を検知する第３の電
極棒３５と、水槽３０内の最少減水位置に達した液面を
検知する第４の電極棒３６と、基準電極となる第５の電
極棒３７とから構成される電極部３８が垂設されてい
る。つまり、電極部３８の各電極３３〜３７は第１の電
極部３３から順に長くなるように形成され、順に水槽３
０の深くまで垂設されており、第５の電極棒３７はその
先端が常に水槽３０内の水に浸漬された状態となってい
る。そして、これら電極部３８と制御弁３２は制御部３
９に接続されている。In the water tank 30, a first electrode rod 33 for detecting the water level at which the water tank 30 has reached the water rising limit position, that is, the liquid level, and a set full water position within the water tank 30, that is, the water tank 30 has reached the full water level. A second electrode rod 34 for detecting the liquid level;
A third electrode rod 35 for detecting the liquid level reaching the lowest water level securing position in the inside, a fourth electrode rod 36 for detecting the liquid level reaching the minimum water reducing position in the water tank 30, and a third electrode serving as a reference electrode. An electrode portion 38 composed of five electrode rods 37 is provided vertically. That is, each of the electrodes 33 to 37 of the electrode section 38 is formed so as to become longer sequentially from the first electrode section 33, and the water tank 3 is sequentially formed.
The fifth electrode rod 37 is always immersed in the water in the water tank 30 at the tip of the fifth electrode rod 37. The electrode section 38 and the control valve 32 are connected to the control section 3.
9 is connected.
【０００４】このように構成された貯水量制御装置にお
いては、送水先で水が使用されて水槽３０内の水位が低
下すると、電極部３８の第１の電極棒３３〜第４の電極
棒３６までのいずれかによって液面が検知され、検知信
号は制御部３９に送られる。検知信号が入力されると、
制御部３９はその検知信号に基づいて制御弁３２を開閉
制御し、給水を開始又は停止させ、あるいは図示しない
警報器に増水警報、減水警報を発令させるか、図示しな
い表示手段に増水警報、減水警報を表示させる。[0004] In the water storage amount control device configured as described above, when water is used at the water supply destination and the water level in the water tank 30 is lowered, the first electrode rod 33 to the fourth electrode rod 36 of the electrode part 38. The liquid level is detected by any one of the above steps, and the detection signal is sent to the control unit 39. When the detection signal is input,
The control unit 39 controls the opening and closing of the control valve 32 based on the detection signal to start or stop water supply, or to issue an alarm (not shown) to raise a water increase alarm and a water decrease alarm, or to display an unillustrated display unit with a water increase alarm and water decrease. Display an alarm.
【０００５】例えば水槽３０内の水位が低下して、液面
が第３の電極棒３５で検知されると、制御部３９は水槽
３０内の液面が最低水位確保位置に達したと判断して制
御弁３２を開き、これにより給水源４０から給水管３１
を介して水槽３０内に水が供給される。また水槽３０内
の水位がさらに低下して第４の電極棒３６で検知される
と、制御部３９は許容範囲以上の減水であるとして減水
警報信号を出力する。For example, when the water level in the water tank 30 drops and the liquid level is detected by the third electrode rod 35, the control unit 39 determines that the liquid level in the water tank 30 has reached the minimum water level securing position. The control valve 32 to open the water supply source 40 so that the water supply pipe 31
The water is supplied into the water tank 30 via. When the water level in the water tank 30 further decreases and is detected by the fourth electrode rod 36, the control unit 39 outputs a water-reduction warning signal indicating that the water is lower than an allowable range.
【０００６】一方、水槽３０内に供給された水の液面が
設定満水面に達して第２の電極棒３４から検知信号が出
力されると、制御部３９は制御弁３２を閉じ、これによ
り給水が停止される。また水槽３０内の水位がさらに上
昇して第１の電極棒３３から検知信号が出力されると、
制御部３９は許容範囲以上の増水であるとして増水警報
信号を出力する。従って、水槽３０内の液面が常に満水
位置となるように制御されることから、水槽３０は使用
水量とは無関係に給水停止時には常に満水状態となって
いる。[0006] On the other hand, when the level of the water supplied into the water tank 30 reaches the set full level and a detection signal is output from the second electrode rod 34, the control unit 39 closes the control valve 32, whereby the control valve 32 is closed. Water supply is stopped. When the water level in the water tank 30 further rises and a detection signal is output from the first electrode rod 33,
The control section 39 outputs a water increase warning signal assuming that the water increase exceeds the allowable range. Therefore, since the liquid level in the water tank 30 is controlled to be always at the full water position, the water tank 30 is always full when the water supply is stopped regardless of the amount of water used.
【０００７】[0007]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが、建物の使用
水量は休日や長期休暇、季節による空調用補給水の変動
により日変化、シーズン変化する一方、従来の貯水量制
御装置では第２の電極棒３４の長さが固定され、常に水
位が所定の満水位置となるように制御されるため、冬時
期等のように使用水量が少ない日が続くと貯水が長期間
滞留してしまうことがあった。However, the amount of water used in the building varies daily and seasonally due to holidays, long vacations, and seasonal fluctuations in the supply water for air conditioning. On the other hand, in the conventional water storage amount control device, the second electrode rod is used. Since the length is fixed and the water level is always controlled to be at the predetermined full position, the water may be retained for a long period of time when the amount of water used is small, such as in winter. .
【０００８】そして水槽３０内の貯水が長期間滞留して
しまうことにより死水が発生すると共に、給水によって
水槽３０内に供給されていた塩素の水槽３０内における
残留濃度が少なくなり、水質が劣化するという問題が生
じていた。本発明は上記課題に鑑みてなされたものであ
り、使用水量の変化に追従して貯水量を可変でき、水質
の劣化を防止することができる貯水量制御装置及び該装
置を用いた貯水量制御方法を提供することを目的として
いる。[0008] When water stored in the water tank 30 stays for a long period of time, dead water is generated, and the residual concentration of chlorine supplied into the water tank 30 by water supply decreases in the water tank 30, thereby deteriorating the water quality. The problem had arisen. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has a water storage amount control device that can vary a water storage amount in accordance with a change in water usage and can prevent deterioration of water quality, and a water storage amount control using the device. It is intended to provide a way.
【０００９】[0009]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するため
に本発明は、給水源から給水管を介して送られた水を一
時貯め置く水槽の貯水量制御装置において、前記水槽内
の増水限界位置に達した液面を検知する第１の電極棒
と、前記水槽内の設定満水面に達した液面を検知する第
２の電極棒とを備え、前記水槽内に前記第１の電極棒と
前記第２の電極棒との先端位置を上下方向に移動可能に
垂設された可動電極部と、その可動電極部に接続され、
該可動電極部の第１の電極棒と前記第２の電極棒との先
端位置を上下動させるモータと、前記水槽内に前記第２
の電極棒より深く垂設され、前記水槽内の前記設定満水
面より下位となった液面を検知する固定電極部と、前記
給水管に取り付けられた制御弁と、前記給水管の前記給
水源と前記制御弁との間に設けられ、送水先の使用水量
を検知するための流量計と、前記可動電極部と前記固定
電極部と前記流量計と前記モータと前記制御弁とにそれ
ぞれ接続され、前記可動電極部と前記固定電極部と前記
流量計とからの検知信号に基づいて、前記制御弁と前記
モータを制御する制御部とからなるようにしたものであ
る。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention relates to a water storage amount control device for a water tank for temporarily storing water sent from a water supply source via a water supply pipe. A first electrode rod for detecting a liquid level that has reached a position, and a second electrode rod for detecting a liquid level that has reached a set full water level in the water tank, wherein the first electrode rod is located in the water tank. A movable electrode portion vertically suspended so that the tip position of the second electrode rod and the second electrode rod can be moved in the vertical direction, and connected to the movable electrode portion;
A motor for vertically moving the tip positions of the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode section;
A fixed electrode portion that is vertically disposed deeper than the electrode rod of the water tank and detects a liquid level lower than the set full water level in the water tank, a control valve attached to the water supply pipe, and the water supply source of the water supply pipe. And a flow meter provided between the control valve and for detecting the amount of water used at a water supply destination, and connected to the movable electrode unit, the fixed electrode unit, the flow meter, the motor, and the control valve, respectively. And a control unit for controlling the motor and the motor based on detection signals from the movable electrode unit, the fixed electrode unit, and the flow meter.
【００１０】また上記した貯水量制御装置において、前
記可動電極部の第１の電極棒と第２の電極棒はそれぞ
れ、伸縮自在に構成されるようにしたものである。[0010] In the above-mentioned water storage amount control device, the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode part are each configured to be extendable and contractible.
【００１１】さらに本発明は上記した貯水量制御装置を
用いて行う貯水量制御方法であって、前記流量計で送水
先の使用水量を検知し、該検知結果に基づいて前記制御
部で前記使用水量に対応させた貯水量を設定し、設定さ
れた貯水量に相当する水位が前記設定満水面となるよう
に前記モータを駆動して前記可動電極部の第１の電極棒
と第２の電極棒との先端位置を移動し、その後、前記可
動電極部と前記固定電極部からの検知信号に基づいて前
記制御弁を開閉制御して、前記水槽内の液面を前記設定
満水面に保持するようにしたものである。The present invention also relates to a water storage amount control method using the above-mentioned water storage amount control device, wherein the flow meter detects an amount of water used at a water supply destination, and based on the detection result, the control unit controls the water usage. A water storage amount corresponding to the water amount is set, and the motor is driven so that a water level corresponding to the set water storage amount becomes the set full surface. The first electrode rod and the second electrode of the movable electrode unit The tip position of the rod is moved, and thereafter, the control valve is controlled to open and close based on a detection signal from the movable electrode unit and the fixed electrode unit, and the liquid level in the water tank is held at the set full surface. It is like that.
【００１２】[0012]
【作用】本発明の貯水量制御装置によれば、制御部が流
量計からの検知結果に基づいて貯水量を設定し、モータ
を駆動させると、設定された貯水量に相当する水位とな
るように可動電極部の第１の電極棒と第２の電極棒の先
端位置が上下方向に移動し、満水面が設定される。そし
て、前記制御部が前記制御弁を開閉制御することで、給
水停止時には液面が設定満水面に保持される。また、前
記可動電極部の第１の電極棒と第２の電極棒をそれぞれ
上下方向に伸縮自在に構成することで、前記可動電極部
がコンパクトとなり、場所をとらない。According to the water storage amount control device of the present invention, when the control unit sets the water storage amount based on the detection result from the flow meter and drives the motor, the water level becomes equivalent to the set water storage amount. Then, the tip positions of the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode part move in the vertical direction, and a water-filled surface is set. Then, the control section controls the opening and closing of the control valve, so that when the water supply is stopped, the liquid level is maintained at the set full water level. Further, by configuring the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode portion to be vertically expandable and contractible, the movable electrode portion becomes compact and does not take up space.
【００１３】また本発明の貯水量制御方法によれば、使
用水量の変化に追従して水槽内の貯水量が設定されて設
定満水面が変更されるので、例えば使用水量が少ない日
には低い水位で水槽内の貯水量が保持されることとな
り、貯水の使用率が高くなって水槽内の貯水は効率良く
新しい水に入れ換えられる。Further, according to the water storage amount control method of the present invention, the water storage amount in the water tank is set and the set full surface is changed following the change in the water usage. The amount of water stored in the water tank is maintained at the water level, the usage rate of the water storage increases, and the water stored in the water tank is efficiently replaced with new water.
【００１４】[0014]
【実施例】以下、本発明に係る貯水量制御装置及び該装
置を用いた貯水量制御方法の実施例を図面に基づいて説
明する。図１は本発明の貯水量制御装置の一例を水槽に
設置した状態を示した模式図である。図例の如く水槽１
０内には、可動電極部１１と固定電極部１４が垂設され
ている。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a water storage amount control device and a water storage amount control method using the same according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a state where an example of a water storage amount control device of the present invention is installed in a water tank. Water tank 1 as shown
In 0, the movable electrode section 11 and the fixed electrode section 14 are vertically provided.
【００１５】可動電極部１１は、水槽１０内の増水限界
位置に達した水位、つまり液面を検知する第１の電極棒
１２と、水槽１０内の設定満水面に達した液面を検知す
る第２の電極棒１３とを備えており、水槽１０内に第１
の電極棒１２と第２の電極棒１３との先端位置を上下方
向に移動可能に垂設されている。ここで設定満水面と
は、後述する如く制御部１８で設定される満水面の位置
であり、増水限界位置とはその設定満水面より許容範囲
以上に増水した液面の限界位置である。従って、第１の
電極棒１２は第２の電極棒１３より短く形成されてい
る。The movable electrode section 11 detects a water level reaching a water rising limit position in the water tank 10, that is, a first electrode rod 12 for detecting a liquid level, and a liquid level reaching a set full water level in the water tank 10. A second electrode rod 13, and a first electrode rod 13 in the water tank 10.
The electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 are vertically suspended so that the tip positions of the electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 can be vertically moved. Here, the set full surface is a position of the full surface set by the control unit 18 as described later, and the water increase limit position is a limit position of the liquid level that is increased more than an allowable range from the set full surface. Therefore, the first electrode rod 12 is formed shorter than the second electrode rod 13.
【００１６】この可動電極部１１には制御部１８が接続
されており、可動電極部１１から検知信号が制御部１８
に送られるようになっている。また可動電極部１１には
可動電極部１１の第１の電極棒１２と第２の電極棒１３
との先端位置を上下方向に移動させるモータ１９が接続
されており、モータ１９は制御部１８に接続されて、制
御部１８により駆動制御されるようになっている。A control section 18 is connected to the movable electrode section 11 and a detection signal is sent from the movable electrode section 11 to the control section 18.
To be sent to The movable electrode section 11 includes a first electrode rod 12 and a second electrode rod 13 of the movable electrode section 11.
The motor 19 is connected to a control unit 18 and is driven and controlled by the control unit 18.
【００１７】なお、第１の電極棒１２と第２の電極棒１
３は、モータ１９の駆動により例えば両方が同時に、か
つ全体が上下方向に移動するように構成される。この場
合、水槽１０を納めた水槽室（図示せず）は、第１の電
極棒１２と第２の電極棒１３が上下に自在に移動できる
程度の高さが必要となる。従って、水槽室に第１の電極
棒１２と第２の電極棒１３が上下に自在に移動できる程
度の高さがとれない場合は、図２に示したように第１の
電極棒１２と第２の電極棒１３をそれぞれ、電動タイプ
の電極棒として上下方向に伸縮自在に構成することもで
きる。これによれば可動電極部１１がコンパクトにな
り、水槽室の高さに余裕がない場合でも取り付けること
ができる。The first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 1
3 is configured such that, for example, both of them move in the vertical direction by driving the motor 19 at the same time. In this case, a water tank chamber (not shown) in which the water tank 10 is housed needs to be high enough to allow the first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 to freely move up and down. Therefore, when the height of the first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 is not high enough to be able to move up and down freely in the water tank chamber, as shown in FIG. Each of the two electrode rods 13 may be configured to be vertically expandable and contractable as an electric type electrode rod. According to this, the movable electrode section 11 becomes compact, and can be attached even when the height of the water tank chamber has no margin.
【００１８】また可動電極部１１の第１の電極棒１２と
第２の電極棒１３が上記したいずれのタイプであって
も、可動電極部１１の水槽１０の上端より突出する部分
は、突出する部分を覆う状態でカバー２４が設けられ、
カバー２４によって可動電極部１１は保護される。Regardless of the type of the first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 of the movable electrode portion 11, the portion of the movable electrode portion 11 projecting from the upper end of the water tank 10 projects. A cover 24 is provided so as to cover the portion,
The movable electrode section 11 is protected by the cover 24.
【００１９】一方、固定電極部１４は、水槽１０内の最
低水位確保位置に達した液面を検知する第３の電極棒１
５と、水槽１０内の最少減水位置に達した液面を検知す
る第４の電極棒１６と、基準電極となる第５の電極棒１
７とを備え、それぞれ水槽１０内の所定の深さ位置まで
固定状態で垂設されている。ここで最低水位確保位置と
は、水槽１０内において確保したい水位の最低位置であ
り、最少減水位置とは最低水位確保位置より許容範囲以
上に減水した液面の限界位置である。従って、固定電極
部１４は可動電極部１１の第２の電極棒１３より深く垂
設された状態となっており、第４の電極棒１６は第３の
電極棒１５より長く形成され、また基準電極となる第５
の電極１７は第４の電極棒１６より長く形成されて常に
水槽１０内の水に浸漬された状態で配置されている。On the other hand, the fixed electrode portion 14 is provided with a third electrode rod 1 for detecting the liquid level reaching the minimum water level securing position in the water tank 10.
5, a fourth electrode rod 16 for detecting the liquid level reaching the minimum water reduction position in the water tank 10, and a fifth electrode rod 1 serving as a reference electrode.
7 are respectively provided in a fixed state to a predetermined depth position in the water tank 10. Here, the minimum water level ensuring position is the lowest position of the water level to be ensured in the water tank 10, and the minimum water reducing position is the limit position of the liquid level that is reduced to an allowable range or more from the minimum water level securing position. Therefore, the fixed electrode portion 14 is in a state of being protruded deeper than the second electrode rod 13 of the movable electrode portion 11, the fourth electrode rod 16 is formed longer than the third electrode rod 15, and Fifth electrode
The electrode 17 is formed longer than the fourth electrode rod 16 and is always immersed in the water in the water tank 10.
【００２０】この固定電極部１４には制御部１８が接続
されており、固定電極部１４から検知信号が制御部１８
に送られるようになっている。また、水槽１０には給水
管２０が配管されており、給水管２０を介して給水源２
１から水槽１０へ水の供給が行われる。A control section 18 is connected to the fixed electrode section 14, and a detection signal is sent from the fixed electrode section 14 to the control section 18.
To be sent to A water supply pipe 20 is provided in the water tank 10, and a water supply source 2 is provided through the water supply pipe 20.
Water is supplied from 1 to the water tank 10.
【００２１】この給水管２０には制御弁２２が取り付け
られており、制御弁２２は制御部１８に接続されて、制
御部１８により後述する如く開閉制御される。さらに給
水管２０の給水源２１と制御弁２２との間には、給水量
を電気的に検知できる流量計２３が設けられており、流
量計２３には制御部１８が接続され、流量計２３からの
検知信号は制御部１８に送られるようになっている。な
お、水槽１０への給水量と水槽１０からの送水量とは等
しいため、流量計２３により給水量を検知すれば送水先
の使用水量も検知したこととなる。A control valve 22 is attached to the water supply pipe 20, and the control valve 22 is connected to a control unit 18 and is controlled to open and close by the control unit 18 as described later. Further, between the water supply source 21 of the water supply pipe 20 and the control valve 22, a flow meter 23 capable of electrically detecting the amount of water supply is provided, and the control unit 18 is connected to the flow meter 23. Is sent to the control unit 18. Since the amount of water supplied to the water tank 10 and the amount of water supplied from the water tank 10 are equal, if the amount of water supplied is detected by the flowmeter 23, the amount of water used at the destination is also detected.
【００２２】そして上記した可動電極部１１、固定電極
部１４、モータ１９、制御弁２２及び流量計２３が接続
された制御部１８は、可動電極部１１と固定電極部１４
と流量計２３とからの検知信号に基づいて、制御弁２２
とモータ１９とを制御するようになっている。The control unit 18 to which the movable electrode unit 11, the fixed electrode unit 14, the motor 19, the control valve 22, and the flow meter 23 are connected is connected to the movable electrode unit 11 and the fixed electrode unit 14.
Control valve 22 based on the detection signal from the
And the motor 19 are controlled.
【００２３】次にこのように構成された貯水量制御装置
を用いた貯水量制御方法について説明する。図３は本発
明の貯水量制御方法を説明するためのフローチャートで
ある。水槽１０の貯水量を制御するにあたっては、まず
流量計２３により前日の一日の使用水量が検知され、検
知結果が制御部１８に出力される。Next, a water storage amount control method using the water storage amount control device thus configured will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the water storage amount control method of the present invention. In controlling the amount of water stored in the water tank 10, first, the flow meter 23 detects the amount of water used on the previous day, and outputs the detection result to the control unit 18.
【００２４】制御部１８には、予め一昨日〜一週間位前
までの過去の使用水量のデータや、土曜、日曜、長期休
暇、祭日等の休日データ、夏期、中間期、冬期等の季節
データ等が入力されて記憶されており、検知結果が入力
されると制御部１８は例えば内蔵されたファジー回路
で、これらデータから前日の一日の使用水量を判断し、
貯水の使用率が高くなるように当日の貯水量を推定して
設定する。例えば休日前日は必要最小限の貯水量を設定
し、休日中はそのままの貯水量を設定する。また休日明
けの際には必要所定量分増加した貯水量を設定し、さら
に季節毎の使用水量も考慮に入れた貯水量を設定する。The control unit 18 stores in advance data on the amount of water used in the past from yesterday to about one week ago, holiday data such as Saturday, Sunday, long vacation, and holidays, and seasonal data such as summer, intermediate, and winter. Is input and stored, and when the detection result is input, the control unit 18 determines the amount of water used on the previous day from these data by, for example, a built-in fuzzy circuit,
Estimate and set the amount of water storage on the day so that the usage rate of water storage is high. For example, a necessary minimum water storage amount is set the day before a holiday, and the same water storage amount is set during a holiday. At the dawn of holidays, the water storage amount increased by a necessary predetermined amount is set, and further, the water storage amount is set in consideration of the water usage amount for each season.
【００２５】次いで制御部１８はモータ１９を駆動させ
て、可動電極部１１の第１の電極棒１２と第２の電極棒
１３の先端位置を上下方向に移動させ、第２の電極棒１
３の先端位置が設定貯水量に相当する水位となるように
する。つまり、第２の電極棒１３の先端位置により設定
される設定満水面が、設定された貯水量に相当する水位
となるようにする。Next, the control unit 18 drives a motor 19 to move the tip positions of the first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 of the movable electrode unit 11 in the vertical direction, and the second electrode rod 1
The tip position of 3 is set to a water level corresponding to the set water storage amount. That is, the set water level set by the tip position of the second electrode rod 13 is set to a water level corresponding to the set water storage amount.
【００２６】上記したように制御部１８で設定される当
日の貯水量は、前日の使用水量のデータや一昨日〜一週
間位前までの過去の使用水量のデータ、土曜、日曜、長
期休暇、祭日等の休日データ、夏期、中間期、冬期等の
季節データ等を踏まえて決定される。従って、設定され
る貯水量も日によって大きく変わる場合があり、第２の
電極棒１３の先端位置は、図１中破線で示したように水
槽１０の最大の満水位置から第３の電極棒１５の先端位
置より若干上の位置までの範囲で移動する。すなわち、
設定満水面は水槽１０の最大の満水位置から第３の電極
棒１５の先端位置より若干上の位置までの範囲で可変す
る。The water storage amount of the day set by the control unit 18 as described above includes the data of the water usage amount of the previous day, the data of the past water usage from the day before yesterday to about one week ago, Saturday, Sunday, long vacation, and holiday And the like, and seasonal data such as summer, intermediate, and winter seasons. Therefore, the set water storage amount may vary greatly depending on the day, and the tip position of the second electrode rod 13 is shifted from the maximum full position of the water tank 10 to the third electrode rod 15 as shown by a broken line in FIG. Move to a position slightly above the tip position of. That is,
The set water filling level varies in a range from the maximum water filling position of the water tank 10 to a position slightly above the tip position of the third electrode rod 15.
【００２７】そして、制御部１８は固定電極部１４と可
動電極部１１からの検知信号に基づいて制御弁２２を開
閉制御して給水を開始させ又は停止させ、従来と同様に
水槽１０内の液面が設定満水面となるように制御する。
すなわち、送水先で水が使用されて水槽１０内の水位が
低下し、液面が第３の電極棒１５で検知されると、制御
部１８は水槽１０内の液面が最低水位確保位置に達した
と判断して制御弁２２を開き、これにより給水源２１か
ら給水管２０を介して水槽１０内に水が供給される。ま
た水槽１０内の水位がさらに低下して第４の電極棒１６
で検知されると、制御部１８は許容範囲以上の減水であ
るとして減水警報信号を出力し、図示しない警報器に減
水警報を発令させるか、図示しない表示手段に減水警報
を表示させる。The control section 18 controls the opening and closing of the control valve 22 based on the detection signals from the fixed electrode section 14 and the movable electrode section 11 to start or stop water supply. Control so that the surface becomes the set full surface.
That is, when water is used at the water supply destination and the water level in the water tank 10 decreases and the liquid level is detected by the third electrode rod 15, the controller 18 sets the liquid level in the water tank 10 to the minimum water level securing position. The control valve 22 is opened when it is determined that the water has been reached, whereby water is supplied from the water supply source 21 into the water tank 10 via the water supply pipe 20. In addition, the water level in the water tank 10 further decreases, and the fourth electrode rod 16
Is detected, the controller 18 outputs a water reduction warning signal indicating that the water is lower than the allowable range, and issues a water reduction warning to an alarm (not shown) or causes the display means (not shown) to display the water reduction warning.
【００２８】さらに水槽１０内に供給された水の液面が
先に設定された設定満水面に達して第２の電極棒１３か
ら検知信号が出力されると、制御部１８は制御弁２２を
閉じ、これにより給水が停止される。また水槽１０内の
水位がさらに上昇して第１の電極棒１２から検知信号が
出力されると、制御部１８は許容範囲以上の増水である
として増水警報信号を出力し、警報器に増水警報を発令
させるか表示手段に増水警報を表示させる。その結果、
水槽１０内の液面は給水停止時は常に設定満水面となる
ように保持される。Further, when the liquid level of the water supplied into the water tank 10 reaches the preset full water level and the detection signal is output from the second electrode rod 13, the control unit 18 controls the control valve 22. Close, which stops the water supply. Further, when the water level in the water tank 10 further rises and a detection signal is output from the first electrode rod 12, the control unit 18 outputs a water rising warning signal assuming that the water rising exceeds an allowable range, and a water rising warning is issued to the alarm device. Or a warning is displayed on the display means. as a result,
When the water supply is stopped, the liquid level in the water tank 10 is maintained so as to always reach the set full water level.
【００２９】以上のように本実施例によれば、使用水量
の変化に追従して、貯水の使用率が高くなるように貯水
量が自動的に変更して設定され、設定された貯水量に相
当する水位となるように可動電極部１１の第１の電極棒
１２と第２の電極棒１３の先端位置が上下方向に移動し
て満水面が設定され、その満水面に液面が自動調整され
る。すなわち、使用水量に追従して貯水量を自動変更設
定され、その設定貯水量に相当する水位となるように液
面が自動調整される。As described above, according to the present embodiment, the amount of stored water is automatically changed and set so as to increase the usage rate of the stored water, following the change in the amount of used water. The tip positions of the first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 of the movable electrode part 11 are moved up and down so that the water level is equivalent, and the water level is set, and the liquid level is automatically adjusted to the water level. Is done. That is, the water storage amount is automatically changed and set according to the used water amount, and the liquid level is automatically adjusted so as to have a water level corresponding to the set water storage amount.
【００３０】従って、例えば冬時期等のように使用水量
が少ない日が続いても、水槽１０内の貯水は効率良く新
しい水に入れ換えられることとなるので、貯水の長期の
滞留を防止することができる。そして、このことにより
死水の発生がなくなると共に、貯水中には常に均一な塩
素濃度が保持され、水質の劣化が防止される。また、第
１の電極棒１２と第２の電極棒１３をそれぞれ上下方向
に伸縮自在に構成することで、可動電極部１１がコンパ
クトにすることができ、いずれの水槽室に納められた水
槽１０にも設置することができる。Therefore, even when the amount of water used is small, such as during the winter season, the water stored in the water tank 10 can be efficiently replaced with new water, so that long-term stagnation of the stored water can be prevented. it can. As a result, the generation of dead water is eliminated, and a uniform chlorine concentration is always maintained in the stored water, thereby preventing deterioration of water quality. Further, by configuring the first electrode rod 12 and the second electrode rod 13 so as to be vertically expandable and contractible, the movable electrode portion 11 can be made compact, and the water tank 10 accommodated in any of the water tank chambers can be formed. Can also be installed.
【００３１】[0031]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように本発明の貯水量制御
装置によれば、可動電極部の第１の電極棒と第２の電極
棒の先端位置が水槽内において上下方向に移動可能に垂
設されているので、満水面を自在に変更設定することが
でき、また設定された満水面に液面を自動調整すること
ができる。従って、水槽内には使用水量の変化に追従し
た量の水を貯水することができるので、貯水の使用率が
高くなり、水槽内に常に新しい水を貯水することができ
る。また前記可動電極部の第１の電極棒と第２の電極棒
とを伸縮自在に構成することで、可動電極部がコンパク
トとなり、場所をとらないので、いずれの水槽室に納め
られた水槽にも設置することができる。As described above, according to the water storage amount control device of the present invention, the tip positions of the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode portion are vertically movably suspended in the water tank. Since it is provided, the water level can be freely changed and set, and the liquid level can be automatically adjusted to the set water level. Therefore, since the amount of water that follows the change in the amount of water used can be stored in the water tank, the usage rate of the stored water increases, and new water can always be stored in the water tank. In addition, since the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode section are configured to be extendable and contractible, the movable electrode section is compact and takes up little space. Can also be installed.
【００３２】また本発明の貯水量制御方法によれば、使
用水量の変化に追従して水槽内の貯水量が設定されて設
定満水面が変更され、設定された満水面に液面が自動調
整されるので、貯水の長期間の滞留を防止でき、死水が
生じない。また貯水中の残留塩素も常に均一に保持され
ることとなるため、水質の劣化を防止することができ
る。Further, according to the water storage amount control method of the present invention, the water storage amount in the water tank is set according to the change in the used water amount, and the set full surface is changed, and the liquid level is automatically adjusted to the set full surface. As a result, long-term retention of stored water can be prevented, and dead water does not occur. Further, the residual chlorine in the stored water is always kept uniform, so that the deterioration of the water quality can be prevented.
【図１】本発明の貯水量制御装置の一例を示した模式図
である。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a water storage amount control device according to the present invention.
【図２】可動電極部の他の例を示した模式図である。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a movable electrode unit.
【図３】本発明の貯水量制御方法を説明するためのフロ
ーチャートである。FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a water storage amount control method of the present invention.
【図４】従来の貯水量制御装置の一例を示した模式図で
ある。FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an example of a conventional water storage amount control device.
１０ 水槽 １１ 可動電極部 １２ 第１の電極棒 １３ 第２の電極棒 １４ 固定電極部 １８ 制御部 １９ モータ ２０ 給水管 ２１ 給水源 ２２ 制御弁 ２３ 流量計 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Water tank 11 Movable electrode part 12 1st electrode rod 13 2nd electrode rod 14 Fixed electrode part 18 Control part 19 Motor 20 Water supply pipe 21 Water supply source 22 Control valve 23 Flow meter
Claims (3)
一時貯め置く水槽の貯水量制御装置において、 前記水槽内の増水限界位置に達した液面を検知する第１
の電極棒と、前記水槽内の設定満水面に達した液面を検
知する第２の電極棒とを備え、前記水槽内に前記第１の
電極棒と第２の電極棒との先端位置を上下方向に移動可
能に垂設された可動電極部と、 その可動電極部に接続され、該可動電極部の第１の電極
棒と第２の電極棒との先端位置を上下方向に移動させる
モータと、 前記水槽内に前記第２の電極棒より深く垂設され、前記
水槽内の前記設定満水面より下位となった液面を検知す
る固定電極部と、 前記給水管に取り付けられた制御弁と、 前記給水管の前記給水源と前記制御弁との間に設けら
れ、送水先の使用水量を検知するための流量計と、 前記可動電極部と前記固定電極部と前記流量計と前記モ
ータと前記制御弁とにそれぞれ接続され、前記可動電極
部と前記固定電極部と前記流量計とからの検知信号に基
づいて、前記制御弁と前記モータとを制御する制御部と
からなることを特徴とする貯水量制御装置。1. A water storage amount control device for a water tank for temporarily storing water sent from a water supply source via a water supply pipe, wherein a first liquid level detecting a liquid level reaching a water increase limit position in the water tank.
Electrode rod, and a second electrode rod for detecting a liquid level that has reached a set full surface in the water tank, the tip position of the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod in the water tank A vertically movable movable electrode portion, and a motor connected to the movable electrode portion for vertically moving a tip position of a first electrode rod and a second electrode rod of the movable electrode portion. A fixed electrode portion which is vertically installed in the water tank and deeper than the second electrode rod, and detects a liquid level lower than the set full water level in the water tank; and a control valve attached to the water supply pipe. A flow meter provided between the water supply source of the water supply pipe and the control valve and configured to detect the amount of water used at a water supply destination; the movable electrode unit, the fixed electrode unit, the flow meter, and the motor And the control valve, respectively, the movable electrode section, the fixed electrode section, and the flow rate. Based on the detection signal from the water storage amount control apparatus characterized by comprising a control unit for controlling said said control valve motor.
電極棒はそれぞれ、伸縮自在に構成されていることを特
徴とする請求項１記載の貯水量制御装置。2. The water storage amount control device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first electrode rod and the second electrode rod of the movable electrode portion is configured to be extendable and contractible.
行う貯水量制御方法であって、 前記流量計で送水先の使用水量を検知し、 該検知結果に基づいて前記制御部で前記使用水量に対応
させた貯水量を設定し、 設定された貯水量に相当する水位が前記設定満水面とな
るように前記モータを駆動して、前記可動電極部の第１
の電極棒と第２の電極棒の先端位置を移動し、 その後、前記可動電極部と前記固定電極部からの検知信
号に基づいて前記制御弁を開閉制御して、前記水槽内の
液面を前記設定満水面に保持することを特徴とする貯水
量制御方法。3. A water storage amount control method performed by using the water storage amount control device according to claim 1, wherein the flow meter detects a used water amount of a water supply destination, and the control unit controls the water supply destination based on the detection result. A water storage amount corresponding to the used water amount is set, and the motor is driven so that a water level corresponding to the set water storage amount becomes the set full surface.
Moving the tip positions of the electrode rod and the second electrode rod, and thereafter controlling the opening and closing of the control valve based on the detection signals from the movable electrode part and the fixed electrode part, to adjust the liquid level in the water tank. A method for controlling the amount of stored water, wherein the water is maintained at the set full surface.
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