Intelligent Ignition System of Water Heater
The ignition system includes a mini hydroelectric generator module connecting an inlet pipe for generating electricity by water flow passing through the inlet pipe and it; a power quality monitoring module electrically connecting the mini hydroelectric generator module for monitoring output electricity quality of the mini hydroelectric generator module and switching on/off the electricity; an ignitor electrically connecting the power quality monitoring module for receiving electricity from the power quality monitoring module to ignite; and an electronic valve electrically connecting the power quality monitoring module for receiving electricity from the power quality monitoring module to switch on/off a gas pipe.
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1. Technical Field
The invention relates heat waters, particularly to an ignition of water heater.
2. Related Art
A water heater is a necessary for all families. Gas water heaters are a mainstream kind among all water heaters.
A conventional water heater utilizes an ignition to spark and open a gas valve to let gas in so as to heat up water. Such an ignition and gas valve are powered by a battery.
However, power of batteries will be exhausted someday and users cannot foreknow when the battery will be exhausted. Users cannot be aware of exhausting of battery until the ignition does not work. At this time, there is a risk of gas leakage.
Although some battery-powered gas water heaters provide a battery power indicator, users still need near and pay attention to the water heater to read the battery status. Batteries must be replaced when they are exhausted. Thus it is still inconvenient for users. Additionally, repeatedly purchasing batteries is a cost burden for all users.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn object of the invention is to provide an ignition of water heater, which can generate electricity by water flow to ignite so as to avoid a problem of power exhausting of batteries.
Another object of the invention is to provide an ignition of water heater, which does not need a battery any more so as to save cost of purchasing batteries.
To accomplish the above object, the ignition system of the invention includes a mini hydroelectric generator module connecting an inlet pipe for generating electricity by water flow passing through the inlet pipe and it; a power quality monitoring module electrically connecting the mini hydroelectric generator module for monitoring electricity quality of the mini hydroelectric generator module and switching on/off the electricity; an ignitor electrically connecting the power quality monitoring module for receiving electricity from the power quality monitoring module to ignite; and an electronic valve electrically connecting the power quality monitoring module for receiving electricity from the power quality monitoring module to switch on/off a gas pipe.
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It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the above embodiments have been described by way of example only and not in any limitative sense, and that various alterations and modifications are possible without departure from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An ignition system of a water heater, comprising:
- a mini hydroelectric generator module, connecting an inlet pipe for generating electricity by water flow in the inlet pipe and it;
- a power quality monitoring module, electrically connecting the mini hydroelectric generator module for monitoring electricity quality of the mini hydroelectric generator module and switching on/off the electricity;
- an ignitor, electrically connecting the power quality monitoring module for receiving electricity from the power quality monitoring module to ignite; and
- an electronic valve, electrically connecting the power quality monitoring module for receiving electricity from the power quality monitoring module to switch on/off a gas pipe.
2. The ignition system of claim 1, wherein the power quality monitoring module further comprises a voltage comparator and a switch, the voltage comparator electrically connects the switch for detecting voltage of the mini hydroelectric generator module and sending a driving signal to make the switch open or close a circuit.
3. The ignition system of claim 2, wherein the power quality monitoring module further comprises an energy storage unit connecting both the mini hydroelectric generator module and the voltage comparator.
4. The ignition system of claim 3, wherein the energy storage unit is a capacitor.
5. The ignition system of claim 1, wherein the power quality monitoring module further comprises an electronic controller unit and a switch, the electronic controller unit electrically connects the switch for detecting voltage of the mini hydroelectric generator module and sending a driving signal to make the switch open or close a circuit.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 3, 2016
Publication Date: Mar 30, 2017
Applicant: National Applied Research Laboratories (Hsinchu City)
Inventors: Tzi-Dar Chiueh (HSINCHU CITY), Chun-Ming Huang (HSINCHU CITY), Chen-Chia Chen (HSINCHU CITY), Chien-Ming Wu (HSINCHU CITY)
Application Number: 15/059,356