Water generator utilizing an air conditioner system

Abstract

A method and system for generating and providing drinking water is provided. The method for providing drinking water includes collecting condensed water from an air conditioner unit, storing in a tank the water that was collected, filtering the water so as to eliminate contaminants and activating an on-demand water pump so as to send the water to a faucet for dispensation. A water generator for providing drinking water is also provided. The water generator can include an air conditioner unit, a tank for collecting condensed water from the air conditioner unit, a pipe for transferring the condensed water from the air conditioner unit to the tank, a filter for eliminating contaminants from the water pumped through the filter and an on-demand water pump for sending the water through the filter and to a faucet for dispensation

1 . A method for providing drinking water, the method comprising:
 collecting condensed water from an air conditioner unit;   storing in a tank the water that was collected;   filtering the water so as to eliminate contaminants; and   activating an on-demand water pump so as to send the water to a faucet for dispensation.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the step of collecting further comprises collecting condensed water from the air conditioner unit and transferring the water via a pipe to the tank. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the step of filtering further comprises activating the on-demand water pump so as to send the water in the tank through the filter. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the step of activating further comprises sensing that the faucet has been activated and activating the on-demand water pump so as to send the water to the faucet for dispensation. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the step of activating further comprises sensing that the faucet has been activated and activating the on-demand water pump so as to send the water in the tank through the filter and to the faucet for dispensation. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4 , further comprising deactivating the on-demand water pump when the tank is empty. 
     
     
         7 . A water generator, comprising:
 a tank for collecting condensed water from an air conditioner unit;   a filter for eliminating contaminants from the water collected in the tank; and   an on-demand water pump for sending the water to a faucet for dispensation.   
     
     
         8 . The water generator of  claim 7 , wherein the tank is sealed such that contents of the tank are isolated. 
     
     
         9 . The water generator of  claim 8 , further comprising a pipe for transferring condensed water from the air conditioner unit to the tank. 
     
     
         10 . The water generator of  claim 9 , wherein the filter comprises a carbon material. 
     
     
         11 . The water generator of  claim 9 , wherein the on-demand water pump is connected to the filter so as to send the water in the tank through the filter and to the faucet for dispensation. 
     
     
         12 . The water generator of  claim 7 , further comprising a pipe for transferring the water from the on-demand water pump to the faucet. 
     
     
         13 . The water generator of  claim 7 , further comprising a sensor connected to the on-demand water pump, wherein the sensor activates the on-demand water pump upon sensing activation of the faucet. 
     
     
         14 . The water generator of  claim 7 , further comprising a water level sensor connected to the on-demand water pump, wherein the water level sensor de-activates the on-demand water pump upon sensing a water level in the tank is below a predefined threshold. 
     
     
         15 . The water generator of  claim 7 , further comprising an overflow valve that allows water in the tank to exit the tank when a water level in the tank exceeds a predefined threshold. 
     
     
         16 . A water generator, comprising:
 an air conditioner unit;   a tank for collecting condensed water from the air conditioner unit;   a pipe for transferring the condensed water from the air conditioner unit to the tank;   a filter for eliminating contaminants from water pumped through the filter; and   an on-demand water pump for sending the water through the filter and to a faucet for dispensation.   
     
     
         17 . The water generator of  claim 16 , wherein the tank is sealed such that contents of the tank are isolated. 
     
     
         18 . The water generator of  claim 16 , further comprising a sensor connected to the on-demand water pump, wherein the sensor activates the on-demand water pump upon sensing activation of the faucet. 
     
     
         19 . The water generator of  claim 16 , further comprising a water level sensor connected to the on-demand water pump, wherein the water level sensor de-activates the on-demand water pump upon sensing a water level in the tank is below a predefined threshold. 
     
     
         20 . The water generator of  claim 16 , further comprising an overflow valve that allows water in the tank to exit the tank when a water level in the tank exceeds a predefined threshold.