CN101411954B - Water filtering device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a water filtering device comprising a housing comprising an upper housing part detachably connected to a lower housing part for housing at least one filter element therein, said lower housing part comprising a The recessed area of the front surface of the housing, the housing also includes an electronic controller arranged at the recessed area of the housing, the electronic controller includes a radio device, capable of receiving electromagnetic wave energy signals, converting the signals into digital signals and The output is audio signal information, and the electronic controller also includes a clock display connected to the electronic controller to provide time information.

Description

water filtration equipment

technical field

The present invention relates to a multifunctional appliance, and more particularly to a water filtration device with a radio clock.

Background technique

Water filtration equipment is often placed in kitchen areas to filter tap water for drinking, cooking, etc. Consumers expect information that shows the time, and entertainment devices that play music, or broadcast news from radio or other sources. There is currently no water filtration unit that provides a radio alarm clock from which the user can obtain entertainment and time information in the location where the water filtration unit is located. Having this device at home can be very useful for the bored housewife while doing other things in the kitchen.

Contents of the invention

Therefore the object of the present invention is to provide a digital clock in water filtration equipment to display real time.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of simple and inexpensive construction.

The novel features, other objects and advantages thereof, which are considered to be characteristic of the system of the invention, will be better understood from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which description is illustrated by way of example A preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, it will also be clearly understood that the drawings are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to limit the invention.

In the present invention, a water filtering apparatus comprising a housing comprising an upper housing part detachably connected to a lower housing part for receiving at least one filter element therein, said lower housing part including a recessed area located on the front surface of the housing, the housing further comprising an electronic controller disposed at the recessed area of the housing, the electronic controller including a radio device capable of receiving electromagnetic wave energy signals and converting the signals into digital signal and output as audio signal information. A clock display is also connected to the electronic controller to provide time information. The housing includes a controller cover that fits over the recessed area to cover the electronic controller.

Preferably, the controller includes a plurality of manually operated control buttons for activating components of the electronic controller and setting the clock, including, without limitation, a reset button for resetting the radio set, a scan button for selecting broadcast stations, A sound control button for controlling the volume of the audio signal of the radio device and at least one clock button for setting the clock.

Preferably, the radio unit is interconnected with a plurality of jacks and speakers, said jacks including a speaker jack, a power on/off jack, and a direct current jack.

The clock is preferably kept active by a 3 volt lithium battery supply provided at the controller.

The novel features, other objects and advantages thereof, which are considered to be characteristic of the system of the invention, will be better understood from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which description is illustrated by way of example A preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, it will also be clearly understood that the drawings are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to limit the invention.

Description of drawings

The invention will now be further described, by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front view of a multifunctional water filtering device according to the present invention, without an upper housing part and a controller cover;

Figure 2 is a front view of the multifunctional water filtering device of Figure 1 with the upper housing part connected to the lower housing part and the controller cover attached thereto; and

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the radio unit and the electronic controller of the clock display panel of the multi-function water filtration device.

Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrating by way of example the principles of the invention.

Detailed ways

Referring to Figure 1, a water filtration apparatus 10 with an integrated clock radio 11 is shown. The water filter device 10 can be a commercially available conventional water filter. The water filtering apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 is used for illustrative purposes and includes a plurality of filtering elements 12 interconnected with each other and located in a housing 13 for filtering water for drinking. The housing 13 includes an upper housing part 13a and a lower housing part 13b, which are detachably connected to each other, as shown in FIG. 2 . On the front surface of the lower housing part 13b of the water filtering device 10, a recessed area 38 for accommodating the radio clock controller 14 is provided. The radio clock controller 14 is secured in the recessed area 38 using fasteners (not shown).

The designated radio clock controller 14 includes electronic circuitry. As shown in Figure 3, controller 14 comprises clock display panel 15, radio player 16 and several control buttons, and clock display panel 15 is preferably a digital clock display, and manually pressing the control button can start the components of electronic controller 14 or set the clock or timer. The water filtering device 10 also has an indicator (not shown) that lights up when the integrated radio player 16 is turned on. The components of the radio player 16 and the clock display panel 15 can be produced using standard production techniques. The clock display panel 15 is preferably disposed on the upper portion of the controller 14 , while the radio player 16 is disposed on the lower portion of the controller 14 . The integrated clock display panel 15 can also be used as a timer, which is set using a number of control buttons.

The radio player 16 of the electronic controller 14 includes means for receiving the electromagnetic wave energy signal and means for converting the signal into a digital data signal, such as an AM or FM radio receiver with audio signal to digital signal conversion circuitry. The radio player 16 includes control buttons: a reset button 19 for resetting the radio player 16, and a scan button 20 for selecting a radio station. These buttons are interconnected with electronic circuitry for outputting audio information upon manual selection of the reset button 19 and scan button 20 . These buttons are preferably provided at the bottom of the clock display panel 15 . The clock is kept active by a 3 volt lithium battery - this power source, but in alternative embodiments other types of batteries could be used to keep the clock running.

A number of available jacks may be provided, such as a speaker jack 21 for sound output, a power on/off jack 22, and a DC jack 23 for connecting an external power source to power the components of the electronic controller 14 . The radio player 16 may be configured to use either battery power or DC jack 23 power. Headphones or headphones can be plugged into the speaker jack 21 for transmitting audio output to one or both ears of the user for private listening and use of the device. The radio player 16 also includes at least one stereo speaker 35 for outputting audio directly around the area where the water filtering device 10 is located.

The control buttons also include a clock button 17 for setting the clock or timer and a sound control 18 for controlling the volume of the audio signal of the radio player 16 . The clock button 17 and the sound controller 18 are arranged on the top of the radio clock controller 14. When the upper housing part 13a is detached from the lower housing part 13b of the water filtering device 10, the button 17 can be manually pressed, and the volume control The regulator 18 can be adjusted manually. Additional control buttons may be added to the controller 14 to perform other radio related functions such as noiseless playback, keep track of broadcast station selections, and the like.

To protect the clock display panel 15, speaker 35 and control buttons from splashing water, a control cover 24 is provided to cover the front surface of the electronic control 14, thereby covering the entire recessed area of the water filtration device 10 38. The controller cover 24 includes a pin (not shown) at each end of the rear surface of the controller cover 24 that is received in a notch (not shown) provided in the recessed area 38 . Controller cover 24 may be secured between a closed position in which cover 24 covers recessed area 38 , as shown in FIG. 2 , and an open position in which controller 14 is accessible, as shown in FIG. 1 . The pins engage corresponding notches in the recessed area 38 to secure the controller cover 24 in its closed position. To allow viewing of the clock display panel 15 when the controller cover 24 is in the closed position, the controller cover 24 includes a transparent window 33 that aligns with the clock display panel 15 when the cover 24 is closed. Alternatively, the entire controller cover 24 may be formed from a transparent material. The controller cover 24 also includes a plurality of apertures 34 that line up with the speakers 35 when the controller cover 24 is closed, allowing sound to be output from the radio player 16 . However, these holes 34 can also be arranged at the bottom of the water filtering device 10 (not shown)

The upper housing portion 13a of the water filter housing 13 includes an integral rim which is shaped to fit around the top of the lower housing portion 13b. The edge of the front surface of the upper housing portion 13a fits with the top wall of the recessed area 38 of the lower housing portion 13b and the controller cover 24 . It includes several outwardly extending protrusions that cooperate with the top wall of the recessed area 38 of the lower housing portion 13b and corresponding notches or depressions on the controller cover 24 to secure the upper housing portion 13a to the Lower housing part 13b.

It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit and essential characteristics. Therefore, the present embodiment is to be regarded as illustrative only, and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes within the scope thereof are to be included therein.

Claims (15)

1. A water filtering device, characterized in that, comprising: A housing comprising an upper housing portion detachably connected to a lower housing portion for receiving at least one filter element therein, said lower housing portion comprising a recessed area located on the front surface of said housing and disposed on said An electronic controller at the recessed area of the housing, the electronic controller includes a radio device capable of receiving electromagnetic wave energy signals, converting the signals into digital data signals and outputting them as audio signal information; the water filtering equipment also includes a clock a display, the clock display interconnected with the electronic controller to provide time information; The housing includes a controller cover disposed in the recessed area so as to cover the electronic controller, the upper housing portion of the housing including an integral rim that is in contact with a top perimeter of the lower housing portion Cooperating, the edge of the front surface of the upper housing part cooperates with the top wall of the recessed area of the lower housing part and the controller cover. 2. The water filtering apparatus of claim 1 wherein said electronic control includes a plurality of manually operable control buttons to activate components of said electronic control and to set a clock display. 3. The water filtering apparatus of claim 2, wherein the control buttons include a reset button for resetting the radio unit, a scan button for selecting a radio station, a volume for controlling the audio signal of the radio unit and at least one clock button for setting the clock display, said control buttons being interconnected with said electronic controller. 4. The water filtering apparatus of claim 3, wherein the voice control button and the clock button are located on top of the electronic controller. 5. The water filtering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the radio means is interconnected with a plurality of jacks and a speaker. 6. The water filtering apparatus of claim 5, wherein the jacks include a speaker jack for sound output, a power on/off jack, and a jack for connecting an external power source to the electronic controller. DC jack for component power. 7. The water filtering apparatus of claim 1 wherein the clock display is kept active by a power source provided at the electronic controller. 8. The water filtering apparatus of claim 7, wherein the power source is a 3 volt lithium battery. 9. The water filtering apparatus of claim 2, wherein said electronic control has an indicator that illuminates when said radio unit is on. 10. The water filtering apparatus of claim 8, wherein the radio unit is powered by the power source. 11. The water filtering apparatus of claim 10, wherein the radio means includes a pair of stereo speakers for direct audio output to the surrounding area. 12. The water filtering apparatus of claim 2, wherein the clock display is operable as a timer, the timer being set using the plurality of manually operated control buttons. 13. The water filtering apparatus of claim 1, wherein said controller cover has a transparent window, said transparent window being in contact with said lower housing portion when said controller cover is attached to said lower housing portion. Clock display aligned. 14. The water filtering apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the control cover further includes a plurality of apertures that communicate with the stereo speakers when the control cover is attached to the lower housing portion. align. 15. The water filtering device of claim 13, wherein the controller cover further comprises a plurality of holes disposed at the bottom of the water filtering device.

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