DRINKING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DRINKING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE

摘要

A drinking water supply device may include a first channel configured to channel water, the first channel provided with a first valve, a flow rate sensor configured to sense a flow rate of the water, a water discharge channel connected to the rear end of the first channel, a connection pipe connecting the first channel and the water discharge channel, a second channel configured to supply minerals to the connection pipe, the second channel provided with a pressure sensor and a second valve, a mineral container configured to connect to the connection pipe via the second channel and configured to store condensed minerals, a pump configured to pressurize an interior of the mineral container to allow discharge of the condensed minerals from the mineral container, and a controller configured to control the flow rate sensor, the pressure sensor, and the first valve.

主权项

1. A drinking water supply device comprising:
a first channel configured to channel water, the first channel provided with a first valve; a flow rate sensor configured to sense a flow rate of the water; a water discharge channel connected to a rear end of the first channel; a connection pipe connecting the first channel and the water discharge channel; a second channel configured to supply minerals to the connection pipe, the second channel provided with a pressure sensor and a second valve; a mineral container configured to connect to the connection pipe via the second channel and configured to store condensed minerals; a pump configured to pressurize an interior of the mineral container to allow discharge of the condensed minerals from the mineral container; and a controller configured to control the flow rate sensor, the pressure sensor, and the first valve, wherein the controller selectively controls the pump such that pressure in the second channel is maintained within a predetermined range of pressure while the second valve is closed.