JP2005143958A - Alarm apparatus for timing of dipping up toilet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an alarm apparatus for the timing of dipping up toilets capable of inexpensively and highly reliably issuing an alert for dipping-up timings without having to substantially modify an existing toilet. <P>SOLUTION: The alarm apparatus for the timing of dipping up toilets is provided with a detecting means 10 for detecting the accumulation level of bodily wastes in a feces tank 9, a determining part 12 for comparing a detection level from the detecting means with a previously set alert setting level and outputting an alarm signal for the timing of dipping up bodily wastes when the detection level reaches the setting level, and a notification means 13 for issuing an alert for the timing of dipping up bodily wastes in the feces tank at the reception of the alert signal from the determining part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a toilet flushing time warning device for informing a flushing warning of a flushing toilet.

In recent years, from the viewpoint of hygiene and cleanliness, water has frequently been allowed to flow into toilet bowls, such as simple flushing or installing a buttocks shower washing device in a house-drawn toilet.
For this reason, the frequency of pumping is increasing, and the family increases especially at the Bon Festival and the New Year, so the number of times the toilet is used increases. Things cannot be dealt with immediately, and there are many troubled situations.

  Traditionally, during the Bon Festival and the New Year, local governments have dealt with early scooping, but it has not been an essential solution, and there have been situations where people forget to forget about it everyday.

  As described above, the existing countermeasures are not an essential solution, and the warning of the timing of pumping is very important in toilets equipped with simple flush toilets and shower cleaning devices that will become increasingly popular in the future. In spite of this problem, no corresponding technology has been provided. In addition, in the range investigated by the present inventors, it was not possible to find a document to be cited as prior art document information.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a toilet flushing timing alarm device capable of notifying a highly reliable flushing timing warning at a low cost without significantly modifying an existing toilet. It is an issue.

As a result of our investigation and research, it is the easiest and most reliable to detect the accumulation level in the toilet bowl, and the average excretion per time is long-term. It was found that this function can be achieved easily by accumulating the number of times the toilet is used.
Furthermore, if the number of users is stable (if the family structure is the same), the amount of excretion in the toilet is roughly proportional to the number of days, so it is also effective to determine the pumping time by measuring the number of days elapsed. It was.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the toilet flushing time warning device of the present invention (Claim 1)
Detection means for detecting the level of excrement accumulation in the toilet,
A detection unit that compares the detection level from the detection means with a preset alarm setting level, and when the detection level reaches the set level, a determination unit that outputs an alarm signal of the excretion pumping time;
A notification means for receiving a warning signal from the determination unit and warning the time to collect excrement in the toilet bowl is provided.

Any means can be used as long as it is a level detector, but it is a strong corrosive atmosphere, and because of its maintainability and workability during pumping, an ultrasonic or infrared non-contact detector is used. It is preferable that the detection is performed by attaching to the upper part.
In addition to the non-contact type described above, a detector that detects electrical continuity by contact with excrement or detects a change in capacitance can also be used as the detection means.
Also, a plurality of detection means can be arranged in the height direction, and the excrement accumulation level in the toilet can be determined by each detection means, and a plurality of alarms can be generated according to the excretion accumulation level. .

Moreover, the toilet flushing time warning device of the present invention (Claim 2)
An accumulating means for accumulating the number of flushing toilets and / or seating on the toilet seat and / or the number of showers on the buttocks;
Comparing the integration number from the integration means with a preset alarm set number, and when the integration number reaches the set number, a determination unit that outputs an alarm signal of the excretion pumping time;
Informing means for receiving an alarm signal from the determination unit and warning the timing of excretion of excreta in the toilet,
A means for resetting the number of times of integration by the integration means is provided.

  As described above, in the method of accumulating the number of times the toilet is used, there are a method of using an electrical signal of a seating switch of a toilet seat and a method of using an electrical signal of a shower button switch of a shower cleaning device. Further, in the simple flush toilet, it is possible to detect the flush operation after use and to accumulate the number of times.

Moreover, the toilet flushing time warning device of the present invention (Claim 3)
Elapsed days measurement means for measuring the number of days that have elapsed since the last time the toilet bowl was drawn,
A comparison between the number of days measured from the elapsed days measuring means and a preset number of days for alarm setting, and when the number of measurement days reaches the set number of days, a determination unit that outputs an alarm signal for the excretion pumping time;
Informing means for receiving an alarm signal from the determination unit and warning the timing of excretion of excreta in the toilet,
A configuration is provided in which means for resetting the number of days measured by the elapsed time measuring means is provided.

  As a means for measuring the number of days that have elapsed since the previous pumping operation, it is only necessary to have an IC having a clock function, so that it can be constructed at low cost.

  The detection means (Claim 1), the integrating means (Claim 2), the measuring means (Claim 3), and the situation caused by the failure of the system using these are serious cases where the toilet cannot be used. For safety, it is desirable to increase the reliability of the entire apparatus by combining the detection means (Claim 1), the integrating means (Claim 2), and the measurement means (Claim 3).

Moreover, the toilet flushing time warning device of the present invention (Claim 4)
Detection means for detecting the level of excrement accumulation in the toilet,
When the detection means detects the excrement, a control unit that outputs an alarm signal of the excretion fetching time;
A notification means is provided for receiving a warning signal from the control unit to warn of the timing of collecting excreta in the toilet.

Dissemination of sewerage is difficult in the future due to the financial difficulties of local governments, and there is a tendency that flush toilets such as simple flush toilets will continue for some time. People want a hygienic and comfortable toilet, prevent accidents caused by high blood pressure in the toilet, and are extremely effective as a countermeasure for patients with diseases such as hemorrhoids. It is an important issue in that the toilet can be used after being washed with water.
In response to such a problem, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily attach the spillable toilet to the toilet tub, and it is possible to notify a swift and highly effective pumping time alarm.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the examples shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a toilet flushing timing alarm device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a system is adopted in which the accumulation level of excrement in the toilet is used as a judgment condition.

  In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a non-contact continuous level detector using ultrasonic waves as a detecting means for detecting the excretion accumulation level in the toilet tank 9, and is installed in the toilet lid 91.

  Reference numeral 11 denotes an alarm setting unit which sets and inputs an attention level and an alarm level in advance according to the volume of the toilet bowl 9.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a determination unit for determining the capacity margin of the toilet tank 9, and the detection level from the continuous level detector 10 is compared with the alarm setting level set in advance by the setting unit 11, and the detection level is set. When the level is reached, an alarm signal S for outputting the excreta is output.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a lamp display device as a notifying means, which receives an alarm signal S from the determination unit 12 and notifies an alarm of the time for fetching excreta in the toilet tank 9. In this embodiment, a green lamp 13a for displaying safety, a yellow lamp 13b for displaying caution, and a red lamp 13c for displaying a warning are provided.
As the notification means, in addition to the lamp display device 13, an audio announcement device or a buzzer notification device can be used alone or in combination.

In this toilet flushing time alarm device, the alarm setting unit 11 is preset with level 1 (caution level) and level 2 (warning level).
Further, the excretion accumulation level in the toilet tank 9 is continuously detected by a continuous level detector 10, and the determination level is compared with a set level by a determination unit 12 to determine.

  In this case, until the detection level reaches level 1 (attention level), the determination unit 12 outputs a safety determination signal, and the lamp display device 13 to which the safety determination signal is input turns on the green lamp 13a that displays safety. .

  Then, when the excrement accumulation level in the toilet tank 9 rises and the detection level reaches level 1 (attention level), the determination unit 12 outputs an attention determination signal, and the lamp display device 13 to which this attention determination signal is input. Turns on the yellow lamp 13b that displays a caution. This state is maintained until the detection level reaches level 2 (warning level).

  When the excrement accumulation level in the toilet tank 9 further increases and the detection level reaches level 2 (warning level), the determination unit 12 outputs a warning determination signal, and the lamp display device 13 to which this warning determination signal is input, The red lamp 13c for displaying a warning is turned on.

  In addition, the user is free to request the pumping of excrement at any stage of caution or warning, and the excretion of the excrement is completed, and the level of excreta deposit is below level 1 (caution level). Then, until the next detection level reaches level 1 (attention level), the green lamp 13a indicating safety is lit.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the toilet flushing time alarm device of the present invention. In this embodiment, the number of times of flushing the flush toilet and the number of times of washing the buttocks are washed. The system is based on the criteria.

In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a flash operation detection unit as a means for accumulating the number of times of flushing the flush toilet, and the detection signal is input to the counter 22.
Reference numeral 21 denotes a cleaning switch operation detection unit as a means for integrating the number of shower cleanings, and its detection signal is input to the counter 22.

Reference numeral 23 denotes an alarm setting unit which presets and inputs the number of cautions and the number of alarms according to the number of times required for the alarm.
In this case, the number of times of flash operation, the number of times of shower cleaning, or the total number of both can be set as the number of times of alarm generation.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes a determination unit for determining the capacity margin of the toilet tub 9, and compares the number of integrations from the counter 22 with the number of alarms set in advance by the setting unit 23, and the number of integrations reaches the set number. Then, the alarm signal S at the time of excretion collection is output.

  Reference numeral 25 denotes a lamp display device as a notification means, which is provided with a green lamp 25a for displaying safety, a yellow lamp 25b for displaying caution, and a red lamp 25c for displaying a warning.

  Reference numeral 26 denotes a proximity switch as a reset means, which is attached to the toilet tub lid 91. By opening and closing the toilet tub cover 91, the number of times of accumulation by the counter 22 is reset, and the number of times the toilet is used is initialized. It is the beginning of tank deposition.

  In this toilet flushing time alarm device, level 1 (the number of cautions) and level 2 (the number of warnings) are preset in the alarm setting unit 23.

The counter 22 adds up the number of detections in the flash operation detection unit 20 and the number of detections in the cleaning switch operation detection unit 21.
The total number of integrations and the set number of times are compared by the determination unit 24 for determination.

  In this case, until the number of integration reaches level 1 (the number of cautions), the determination unit 24 outputs a safety determination signal, and the lamp display device 25 that has input this safety determination signal turns on the green lamp 25a that displays safety. .

  Next, when the number of times the toilet is used increases and the cumulative number reaches level 1 (the number of cautions), the determination unit 24 outputs a caution determination signal, and the lamp display device 25 that receives this caution determination signal displays a caution. The yellow lamp 25b is turned on. This state is maintained until the number of integration reaches level 2 (warning count).

  When the number of times the toilet is used further increases and the cumulative number reaches level 2 (the number of warnings), the determination unit 24 outputs a warning determination signal, and the lamp display device 25 that has input this warning determination signal displays a warning. The red lamp 25c to be turned on is turned on.

  The user is free to request excretion pumping at any stage of caution or warning. When the excrement is pumped up, opening and closing the toilet lid 91 will cause the level of accumulation to be leveled next. Until 1 (the number of cautions) is reached, the green lamp 25a indicating safety is turned on.

  Next, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the toilet flushing time alarm device of the present invention. In this embodiment, a system is adopted in which the number of days elapsed after the flushing is used as a judgment condition.

  In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes an IC timer as an elapsed day measuring means for measuring the elapsed days since the last time the toilet bowl was drawn, and is provided in a determination unit 31 described later.

  Reference numeral 32 denotes an alarm setting unit, which sets and inputs the number of attention days and the number of alarm days in advance according to the number of alarm setting days.

  31 is a determination unit that determines the capacity margin of the toilet tank 9, and compares the number of measurement days from the IC timer 30 with the number of alarm setting days set in advance by the setting unit 32. When it reaches, the alarm signal S at the time when the excreta is taken out is output.

  Reference numeral 33 denotes a lamp display device as a notification means, which is provided with a green lamp 33a for displaying safety, a yellow lamp 33b for displaying caution, and a red lamp 33c for displaying a warning.

  34 is a proximity switch as a reset means, which is attached to the toilet lid 91, and by opening and closing the toilet lid 91, the IC timer 30 is reset, the toilet use time is initialized, and a new toilet stack is accumulated. It is the beginning.

  In this toilet flushing time alarm device, level 1 (number of attention days) and level 2 (number of warning days) are preset in the alarm setting unit 32.

  Until the measurement days from the IC timer 30 reach level 1 (attention days), the determination unit 31 outputs a safety determination signal, and the lamp display device 33 to which the safety determination signal is input has a green lamp for displaying safety. 33a is turned on.

  Then, when the toilet use days increase and the measurement days of the IC timer 30 reach level 1 (attention days), the determination unit 31 outputs a attention determination signal, and the lamp display device 33 to which the attention determination signal is input, The yellow lamp 33b for displaying the warning is turned on. This state is maintained until the measurement days reach level 2 (warning days).

  When the number of days of toilet use further increases and the number of measurement days reaches level 2 (warning days), the determination unit 31 outputs an alarm determination signal, and the lamp display device 33 that receives this alarm determination signal displays a warning. The red lamp 33c to be turned on is turned on.

  Note that the user is free to request the pumping of the excrement at any stage of caution or warning. Until 1 (the number of attention days) is reached, the green lamp 33a indicating safety is turned on.

  Next, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the toilet flushing timing alarm device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a system using the accumulation level of excrement in the toilet is used as a determination condition. .

In this embodiment, three contact sensors are arranged in three stages in the vertical direction as detection means for detecting the excretion accumulation level in the toilet bowl 9.
In this case, the lower sensor 41 functions as a caution sensor, the middle sensor 42 functions as a warning sensor, and the upper sensor 43 functions as an emergency warning sensor (also serving as a failure backup of the middle sensor 42).

  A control unit 44 outputs a warning signal when the lower sensor 41 comes into contact with the excrement, and outputs a warning signal when the middle sensor 42 comes into contact with the excrement, and the upper sensor 43 outputs the excretion. When touching an object, an emergency warning signal is output.

  Reference numeral 45 denotes a lamp display device as a notification means, which receives a signal from the control unit 44 and notifies the timing of collecting the excreta in the toilet bowl 9. In this embodiment, there are provided a yellow lamp 45a for displaying a caution and a red lamp 45b for displaying a warning by lighting and displaying an emergency warning by blinking.

In this toilet flushing time warning device, when the lower sensor 41 comes into contact with excrement, a warning signal is output, and the lamp display device 45 that has received this warning signal lights up the yellow lamp 45a.
When the middle sensor 42 comes into contact with the excrement, a warning signal is output, and the lamp display device 45 to which the warning signal is inputted turns on the red lamp 45b.
When the upper sensor 43 comes into contact with the excrement, an emergency warning signal is output, and the lamp display device 45 receiving the emergency warning signal causes the red lamp 45b to blink.

It is a block diagram which shows 1st Example of the toilet flushing time warning apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows 2nd Example of the toilet flushing time warning apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows 3rd Example of the toilet flushing time warning apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows 4th Example of the toilet flushing time warning apparatus of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Continuous type level detector 11 Alarm setting part 12 Judgment part 13 Lamp display device 13a Green lamp 13b Yellow lamp 13c Red lamp 20 Flash action detection part 21 Washing switch action detection part 22 Counter 23 Alarm setting part 24 Judgment part 25 Lamp display Device 25a Green lamp 25b Yellow lamp 25c Red lamp 30 IC timer 31 Determination unit 32 Alarm setting unit 33 Lamp display device 33a Green lamp 33b Yellow lamp 33c Red lamp 41 Lower sensor 42 Middle sensor 43 Upper sensor 44 Control unit 45 Lamp display 45a Yellow lamp 45b Red lamp 9 Toilet bowl 91 Toilet lid S Alarm signal

Claims (4)

Detection means for detecting the level of excrement accumulation in the toilet,
A detection unit that compares the detection level from the detection means with a preset alarm setting level, and when the detection level reaches the set level, a determination unit that outputs an alarm signal of the excretion pumping time;
A toilet flushing time warning device characterized in that a warning means is provided for receiving a warning signal from the determination unit to warn of the excretion pumping time in the toilet. An accumulating means for accumulating the number of flushing toilets and / or seating on the toilet seat and / or the number of showers on the buttocks;
Comparing the integration number from the integration means with a preset alarm set number, and when the integration number reaches the set number, a determination unit that outputs an alarm signal of the excretion pumping time;
Informing means for receiving an alarm signal from the determination unit and warning the timing of excretion of excreta in the toilet,
A toilet flushing time warning device, characterized in that a means for resetting the number of times of integration by the integration means is provided. Elapsed days measurement means for measuring the number of days that have elapsed since the last time the toilet bowl was drawn,
A comparison between the number of days measured from the elapsed days measuring means and a preset number of days for alarm setting, and when the number of measurement days reaches the number of days set, a determination unit that outputs an alarm signal for excrement removal timing;
Informing means for receiving an alarm signal from the determination unit and warning the timing of excretion of excreta in the toilet,
A toilet flushing time warning device, characterized in that a means for resetting the number of days measured by the elapsed time measuring means is provided. Detection means for detecting the level of excrement accumulation in the toilet,
When the detection means detects the excrement, a control unit that outputs an alarm signal of the excretion fetching time;
A toilet flushing time warning device, characterized in that a warning means is provided for receiving a warning signal from the control unit to warn of the timing of pumping excreta in the toilet.

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