JPH0621464B2 - Amusement device used for toilet bowl or urinal - Google Patents

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device used in combination with a toilet bowl or urinal. More particularly, the present invention relates to entertainment devices for use in urinals or urinals that have a relationship that interacts with the attention of the urinator.

PRIOR ART Keeping toilets clean is often difficult.
This is because the carelessness of the person using the toilet or the intentional act causes the urine to be released from the proper container and urinate. This is especially true in the case of a night club where the toilet is frequently used or the customer becomes intoxicated and becomes unable to pay attention to the direction of urination.

Attempts made to date to solve this problem include methods that take advantage of the fact that when a target is given, a person urinates toward the target. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,044,405 issued to Joel S. Kreis describes a urinal or a target positioned in a toilet bowl to draw a man's attention. However, such a target is not effective in a night club where customers are so intoxicated that they do not notice such passive devices. Also, it often fails to fully entertain those who intentionally enjoy deviant behavior.

Another apparatus used for another purpose is described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,703,407 to AR Henotsk et al. In this, a propeller that can rotate is suspended by a strat on the toilet bowl,
Helps the boy to discourage the use of toilet bowls. Unfortunately, however, such a structure is not effective in the problem at hand. This is because in all adults, the urination direction is equally inclined with respect to the strut extending along the outside of the toilet bowl or urinal. In addition, since Henock and other devices describe vertically oriented propellers, when used by adults, especially men, the centrifugal force of the propellers and the large and fast flow of urine to the rotating propellers are important. As a result, the urine is splashed back to the side of the urinator or splashed out of the toilet bowl. This further encourages the toilet user to urinate elsewhere.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a sensory entertainment device in which a urine detection device detects the flow of urine released from the human body and generates an electrical signal to provide a device such as an acoustic or visual display device. An entertainment device adapted for use in a urinal or urinal, which is adapted to be activated. A control unit connected to the urination detection device converts this electrical signal into a signal for activating a suitable entertainment device in a suitable manner. Structures constructed in this way are intended for pissors who would otherwise be interested in urinating outside the urinal or urinal, attracting attention from those who normally do not pay close attention to their movements. It is a device that provides entertainment.

In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of pressure and temperature sensors are embedded in a plastic base, which plastic base is located in the immediate vicinity of the outlet in a toilet bowl or urinal. An LED and a buzzer are arranged in association with each of the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor, and these LEDs and buzzer are adapted to be activated by the respective sensors. Therefore, the urinator can change the sight and sound by changing the urination direction, and can actively gain his or her personal enjoyment.

To further enhance this enjoyment, a speaker or video screen operated by one or more temperature or pressure sensors is located above the urinal. Acoustic or visual signals can be generated in the control unit, and these signals can be varied depending on the sensor activated.

In another embodiment of the invention, a plastic base is generally located within the toilet bowl or urinal, immediately adjacent the outlet of the toilet bowl or urinal. A plurality of columns are projected upward from the base, and a plurality of rotating members of the same number are attached to the tips of these columns.
These rotating members are connected to the support in a horizontal state and are rotated by the flow of urine discharged from the human body. Since each of the rotating members is arranged horizontally in the toilet bowl, the urine is restricted to the inside of the toilet bowl, and the risk of urine splashing toward the urinator and the surroundings is minimized.

Description of the Preferred Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of an entertainment device 4 for use with a toilet or urinal 8. The entertainment device 4 includes a urine detection device 12. The urination detection device 12 detects the flow of urine by some detection means 222 and, in response to the detection, provides an electrical signal through the cable 20 to the control unit 16 near the outlet of the urinal. And is placed in the urinal 8. The control unit 16 is a visual display device, such as a video screen 24, for providing a visual display when urination is detected,
Alternatively, it is adapted to activate a stimulator such as an acoustic display device such as a loudspeaker for providing an acoustic display when urination is detected, or both.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the urine detection device 12
Includes a base 32. This base 32
Is made of a suitable thermoplastic or thermosetting synthetic resin, or is made of any material that is substantially impermeable to urine and does not deteriorate when contacted with urine. A plurality of sensors 36 for detecting the flow of urine released from the human body are embedded in the base 32. In this embodiment, the sensor 36 has a diaphragm type pressure switch 4
0 and the thermistor 44 are included. Of course, any suitable pressure sensitive or temperature sensitive device can be used. A plurality of sensory stimulators 46 such as LED lamps 48 are separately provided on the base 32, and each of them provides a visual display when urination is detected by the sensor 36. ing. When urination is detected, the stimulator 46 such as the buzzer 52 provides an acoustic display. In this embodiment, each stimulator 46 is individually associated with one sensor 36, and each stimulator 46 is located in close proximity to the sensor that activates it. Each sensor 36 and stimulator 46 is preferably covered by a protective film to avoid corrosion or breakage due to contact with urine.

Each sensor 36 and stimulator 46 is embedded inside the base 32 and is connected to the cable 20 so that signals can be exchanged with the control unit 16 (FIG. 1). Temperature detection signal and pressure detection signal
The details of the construction of the control unit 16 are omitted since it is well known to convert the electric signal suitable for operating the electric display device such as the lamp 48 or the buzzer 52. In this embodiment, the entertainment device 4 includes each sensor 3
6 are configured to activate their respective stimulators 46 in the immediate vicinity.

In operation, the sensor 36 detects either the pressure or warm temperature of the urine stream impinging on its surface (depending on the type of sensor used) and provides an electrical signal to the control unit 16. . In response to this, the control unit 16
Activates a stimulator 46 located in the immediate vicinity of the sensitive sensor 36 and optionally produces a sound from the loudspeaker 28 or a visual image from the video screen 24. Stimulator 46, loudspeaker 2
8 and the audio or visual response by the video screen 24 creates sufficient stimulus to shake off the puffiness of the urinating person. Also, for him or her to urinate,
They have LED lamp 48 and / or video screen 2
By creating an appropriate light chow according to No. 4 or by creating a symphony with the loudspeaker 28 and / or the buzzer 52, one is made to feel artistic talent.

If a non-electrical entertainment device is desired, the embodiments shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 can be used. As shown here, the non-electrical entertainment device 80 includes a base 84 located proximate to the urinal outlet and disposed within the urinal 88. A plurality of struts 92 project upward from this base, and a plurality of the same number of rotatable members 96 are attached to the tip thereof. It is preferable that these rotating members 96 have the shape of a propeller with a pitch. Further, it is preferable that these rotating members 96 are rotatably attached to the recess 98 formed in the support column 92, and thereby rotated by the flow of urine discharged from the human body. . To prevent urine from splashing out of the urinal, each of the rotating members is positioned generally horizontally on its respective post.

While the above description fully describes the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made. For example, control unit 1
6 can be connected to a device for stimulating any of the human senses including taste, smell and touch. While the buzzer and LED lamps have been described in relation to the base 32, the stimulator 46 can include any suitable visual or acoustic display device depending on the desired effect.
The sensor 36 can include any chemical, electrical or mechanical device for detecting new urination. Also, multiple display devices can be configured to be activated by specific sensors.

In addition, the control unit 16 is responsive to the actuated sensors to produce different tones from the loudspeaker 28, or to produce a different image and awakening effect on the video screen 24. Can be configured. The control unit 16 may also include a timer that causes the activation of each stimulator 46 to continue for a predetermined time after its corresponding sensor 36 receives the signal, or each stimulator. 46
Can include a pulse generating unit that is activated intermittently. Of course, it is possible to include both the timer and the pulse generation unit described above.

Finally, the control unit 16 can be omitted in the simple embodiment where a power source, such as a battery, is directly connected to the stimulator 46 through a suitable temperature or pressure switch. Therefore, this description should not be used to limit the scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is properly set forth in the appended claims.

Embodiment (1) A sensor arranged in a toilet bowl or a urinal for detecting the flow of urine released by a human, wherein the urinator selectively urinates with respect to the sensor, thereby selecting the sensor. Said sensor being positioned inside a toilet bowl or urinal so that it can be actuated automatically, and which is also a pressure sensor for detecting urine of a predetermined pressure released on the surface, An electrical signal generator responsive to the sensor to generate an electrical signal when the sensor detects urine flow, and a sensory response to the electrical signal generator to detect when urination is detected by the sensor. The stimulator, which is configured to include an acoustic display device for providing an acoustic display to provide stimulation, and the urination detection device includes a base on which a plurality of pressure sensors are arranged, and an electrical signal generator. Is adapted to generate a urine detection signal for a selected one of the plurality of pressure sensors, and an entertainment device for use in a urinal or urinal, comprising: An entertainment device, wherein the device is adapted to generate a unique signal for each pressure sensor.

(2) A sensor arranged in a toilet bowl or urinal for detecting the flow of urine released by humans, in which the urinator selectively urinates with respect to the sensor, thereby selectively activating the sensor. A sensor which is positioned inside the toilet bowl or urinal so that it can be activated and which is a pressure sensor for detecting a predetermined pressure of urine released on the surface; And an electrical signal generator for generating an electrical signal when the sensor detects the flow of urine, and a sensory stimulus in response to the electrical signal generator, when urination is detected by the sensor. As described above, the stimulator configured to include an acoustic display device for providing an acoustic display and the urination detection device include a base on which a plurality of pressure sensors are arranged, and the electrical signal generator includes a plurality of pressure sensors. An entertainment device for use in a urinal or urinal configured to generate a urine detection signal for a selected one of the force sensors, and further comprising a pressure sensor. An entertainment device comprising a sound generator connected to an electric signal generator and adapted to provide an acoustic display when a sensor to be combined detects urination.

(3) The device according to paragraph (2) above, in which the sound producing device is located in the immediate vicinity of the pressure sensor with which it is associated.

(4) A sensor arranged in a toilet bowl or urinal for detecting the flow of urine discharged by a human, wherein the urinator selectively urinates with respect to the sensor, thereby selectively activating the sensor. A sensor which is positioned inside the toilet bowl or urinal so that it can be activated and which is a pressure sensor for detecting a predetermined pressure of urine released on the surface; And an electrical signal generator for generating an electrical signal when the sensor detects the flow of urine, and a sensory stimulus in response to the electrical signal generator, when urination is detected by the sensor. As described above, the stimulator configured to include an acoustic display device for providing an acoustic display and the urination detection device include a base on which a plurality of pressure sensors are arranged, and the electrical signal generator includes a plurality of pressure sensors. An entertainment device for use in a toilet bowl or urinal configured to generate a urine detection signal for a selected one of the force sensors, and further comprising a plurality of pressure sensors. An entertainment device comprising a plurality of sound producing devices disposed in close proximity to and associated with one of the sensors.

(5) Each sensor has a separate sound generator to combine with each sensor to form an acoustic stimulator that is activated in response to the sensor being actuated. The entertainment device described in 4).

(6) A sensor arranged in a toilet bowl or urinal for detecting the flow of urine discharged by a human, wherein the urinator selectively urinates with respect to the sensor and thereby selectively activates the sensor. A sensor positioned inside the toilet bowl or urinal so as to be able to: and an electrical signal generator responsive to the sensor for generating an electrical signal when the sensor detects urine flow, A stimulator responsive to the electrical signal generator for providing a sensory stimulus when urination is detected by the sensor, the stimulator comprising a visual display device for providing a visual display And a recreational device for use in a urinal or urinal, comprising: a sensor for detecting a predetermined pressure of the flow of urine released from the human body, the pressure being applied to the surface of the sensor. There is a Nsa, entertainment device, characterized in that.

(7) The urine detection device includes a base on which a plurality of pressure sensors are arranged, and the electrical signal generator is adapted to generate a unique signal for one selected sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors. The entertainment device according to item (6) above.

(8) The entertainment device according to the above item (7), wherein the electric signal generator is adapted to generate a unique signal for each pressure sensor.

(9) A light emitting device, which is combined with a pressure sensor and is also connected to an electric signal generator so as to provide a visual display when the combined pressure sensor detects urination, (7) ) The entertainment device according to the section.

(10) The entertainment device according to the above (9), which is arranged in the immediate vicinity of a pressure sensor with which the light emitting device is combined.

(11) A plurality of light emitting devices are further included, and each of these light emitting devices is arranged and combined in the immediate vicinity of one of the plurality of corresponding pressure sensors.
The entertainment device according to (7).

(12) The entertainment device according to the above (11), wherein each sensor has a separate light emitting device associated with it, and constitutes a visual stimulator that is activated in response to the activated sensor.

(13) A urine detection device arranged in a toilet bowl or urinal for detecting the flow of urine discharged by a human, the temperature for detecting a predetermined temperature of urine discharged on its surface. Said urine detection device positioned inside a toilet bowl or urinal, comprising a sensor, and for generating an electrical signal in response to said urine detection device when said urine detection device detects a urine flow A stimulator for providing a sensory stimulus when urination is detected by the urine detection device in response to the electric signal generator of An entertainment device for a toilet or urinal including a visual display device, the urine detection device including a base on which a plurality of temperature sensors are arranged, and an electrical signal generator. The device has multiple temperature sensors An entertainment device, characterized in that it is adapted to generate a unique signal for a selected one of the sensors.

(14) The entertainment device according to the above (13), wherein the electric signal generator generates a unique signal for each temperature sensor.

(15) The visual display device is configured to include a light emitting device that is combined with a temperature sensor and that provides a visual display in response to an electric signal generator when the combined temperature sensor detects urination. The entertainment device according to (13) above.

(16) The entertainment device according to the above (15), which is arranged in the immediate vicinity of a temperature sensor combined with the light emitting device.

(17) The visual display device includes a plurality of light-emitting devices, each light-emitting device being arranged in the immediate vicinity of one of the plurality of corresponding temperature sensors and combined with the sensor. The entertainment device according to (14) above, which is configured by:

(18) A temperature sensor is placed in the toilet bowl or urinal,
The flow of urine can be selectively directed to the sensor so that the sensor is selectively activated.
The entertainment device according to the item (17).

(19) A urine detection device arranged in a toilet bowl or urinal to detect the flow of urine discharged by a human, the temperature for detecting a predetermined temperature of urine discharged on the surface of the urine detection device. Said urine detection device positioned inside a toilet bowl or urinal, comprising a sensor, and for generating an electrical signal in response to said urine detection device when said urine detection device detects a urine flow A stimulator for providing a sensory stimulus when urination is detected by the urine detection device in response to the electric signal generator of An entertainment device for a toilet bowl or urinal including a visual display device, wherein the urine detection device includes a base on which a plurality of temperature sensors are arranged, and an electric signal generation device. Among multiple temperature sensors An entertainment device, characterized in that it is adapted to generate a unique signal for a selected one of the sensors.

(20) The entertainment device according to the above (19), wherein the electric signal generator generates a unique signal for each temperature sensor.

(21) Sounds in which the acoustic display device is combined with a temperature sensor and, in response to an electrical signal generator, is provided with an acoustic display when the combined temperature sensor detects urination. An entertainment device according to paragraph (19) above, including a generator.

(22) The entertainment device according to the above (19), wherein the sound generating device is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the temperature sensor with which the sound generating device is combined.

(23) The sound display device is a plurality of sound generating devices, each sound generating device being arranged in the immediate vicinity of one sensor among a plurality of corresponding temperature sensors, and being combined with the sensor. The entertainment device according to (20) above, including.

(24) A temperature sensor is placed in the toilet bowl or urinal,
The flow of urine can be selectively directed to the sensor so that the sensor is selectively activated.
The entertainment device according to the item (23).

(25) A sensor placed in a toilet bowl or urinal to detect the flow of urine discharged by a human being, inside the toilet bowl or urinal so that the urinator can selectively urinate against the sensor. The sensor positioned at, and responsive to the sensor to generate a first electrical signal when urine flow is directed at the sensor, and
An electric signal generator that generates a second separate signal when the flow of urine is separated from the sensor, and an entertainment device for use in a toilet or urinal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of an entertainment device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view of the urine detection device shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of a second embodiment of the entertainment device according to the present invention. 5 is a top view of the entertainment device shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 4 ... Amusement device, 8 ... Toilet bowl or urinal, 12 ... Urine detection device, 16 ... Control unit, 24 ... Video screen, 28 ... Loud speaker, 32 ... Base, 3
6 ... Sensor, 40 ... Pressure switch, 44 ... Thermistor, 46 ... Stimulator, 48 ... LED lamp, 5
2 ... Buzzer, 80 ... Non-electrical entertainment device, 84 ... Base, 88 ... Urinal, 92 ... Post, 96 ... Rotating member, 98 ... Recess.

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A sensor arranged in a toilet bowl or urinal for detecting the flow of urine discharged by a human, wherein the urinator selectively urinates with respect to the sensor, whereby the sensor is selectively activated. And a sensor positioned inside the toilet bowl or urinal so that the sensor can respond to the sensor and generate an electrical signal when the sensor detects urine flow. An entertainment device for use in a toilet bowl or urinal, characterized by including: 2. A stimulator for responsive to an electrical signal generator for providing a sensory stimulus when urination is detected by a sensor. The entertainment device according to the paragraph. 3. The stimulator includes a visual display device responsive to the electrical signal generator for providing a visual display when urination is detected by the sensor. The entertainment device according to item 2. 4. The stimulator includes an acoustic display device responsive to the electrical signal generator for providing an acoustic display when urine detection is detected by the urine detection device. The entertainment device according to claim 2. 5. The entertainment device according to claim 4, wherein the urine detection device is a pressure sensor for detecting a predetermined pressure of urine released on the surface of the urine detection device. 6. The urine detection device includes a base having a plurality of pressure sensors disposed thereon, and the electrical signal generator is adapted to generate a urine detection signal for a selected one of the plurality of pressure sensors. The entertainment device according to claim 5, characterized in that: 7. A urine detection device disposed in a toilet bowl or urinal for detecting the flow of urine discharged by a human, for detecting a predetermined temperature of urine discharged on its surface. A urine detection device positioned inside a toilet bowl or urinal, which is configured to include a temperature sensor of, and generates an electrical signal when the urine detection device detects a urine flow in response to the urine detection device. An entertainment device for a urinal or urinal, characterized by comprising: 8. A stimulator device further responsive to the electrical signal generator for providing a sensory stimulus when urination is detected by the urine detection device. The entertainment device according to item 7. 9. The entertainment device of claim 8 wherein the stimulator includes a visual display device for providing a visual display when urine is detected by the urine detection device. . 10. The entertainment device according to claim 8, wherein the stimulator includes an acoustic display device for providing an acoustic display when urine is detected by the urine detection device. .