KR100435584B1 - Washing device of toilet bowl - Google Patents

Abstract

A toilet is disclosed in which steam can be automatically cleaned. Such a toilet is provided with a water tank for storing / supplying washing water, a main body on which the bent part is mounted, a seat plate installed to allow the user to sit on the bent part of the main body, and a heating plate wound therein, and a hinge shaft to the seat The cover is coupled to open and close the curved portion, the cover is capable of supplying steam to the seat plate, the steam generating means connected to the cover to supply steam, and is mounted to the main body, to set the start time of the washing operation control signal And a control unit for supplying steam to the cover by operating the steam generating means, and applying power to a heating member of the seat plate to dry the seat plate by heat to perform a washing operation.

Description

Toilet seat cleaning device {WASHING DEVICE OF TOILET BOWL}

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus for a toilet bowl, and more particularly, to a washing apparatus for a toilet bowl, which can be cleaned by spraying steam on the seat plate of the toilet bowl, and which can be sanitarily used by drying the washed seat plate by heat. .

For example, most toilets in homes and public places have toilet seats that allow you to sit and look at the toilet.

However, such a toilet has a problem that the user's skin is in direct contact with the seat plate, which is not hygienic if the seat plate is not kept clean.

In particular, in the public place toilets are used by a variety of people because there is a risk of being infected with a variety of diseases, such as skin diseases, many people are unpleasant to see the toilet.

Accordingly, in recent years, the toilet seat that can be used to lay disposable sanitary paper on the seat of the toilet seat as a means for solving the above problems.

However, the method using the sanitary paper is inconvenient to use because the sanitary paper storage box in which a large amount of the sanitary paper is stored is disposed on the wall of the bathroom so that the user can draw out the sanitary paper from the storage box and use it.

In addition, when the sanitary paper is placed on the seat plate, since it can slide, it is generally used to insert the sanitary paper into the seat plate, in which case it takes time to insert the sanitary paper, which is inconvenient to use.

In addition, since the sanitary paper slips and tears during use, it is difficult to stably use.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet seat that can be used hygienically by mounting a steam injector to wash the seat plate by steam, and dried by heat.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet seat that is easy to use by automating the cleaning process by mounting the sensor and the cover opening and closing means.

1 is a perspective view showing a toilet with a washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the toilet seat shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

3 is an enlarged view showing the lid of the toilet seat shown in FIG.

4 is a side sectional view showing the internal structure of the steam generator shown in FIG.

Figure 5 is a state diagram showing the operating state of the toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a side view showing the toilet seat according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a side view showing the toilet seat according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In order to realize the object of the present invention, a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tank for storing / supplying the washing water, the body is equipped with a curved portion; A seat plate installed to allow the user to sit on the curved portion of the main body and having a heating member wound therein; A cover coupled to the seat plate by a hinge shaft to open and close the curved portion, and supplying steam to the seat plate to enable washing; Steam generating means connected to the cover to supply steam; An input unit mounted to the main body to set a start point of a washing operation and to transmit a control signal; And a control unit configured to supply steam to the cover by operating the steam generating means, and apply a power to a heating member of the seat plate to perform a washing operation by drying the seat plate by heat.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the left toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the left toilet proposed by the present invention is the main body 1, the seat plate 5 is installed so that the user can sit on the curved portion 3 of the main body 1, and the seat plate (7) hinged to the cover (7) for opening and closing the curved portion (3), the water tank (9) for supplying the washing water to the main body (1), and the steam for supplying steam to the cover (7) Generating means (11).

Then, the left toilet is a control unit 13 for controlling the washing of the seat plate 5 automatically by steam after use, and an input means for outputting a signal to the control unit 13 that the user has completed use. And (15).

In the left toilet having the above structure, the cover 7 has a shape similar to that of the curved portion 3, that is, a circular shape so as to open and close the upper portion of the curved portion 3.

In addition, a circular steam hose 18 is provided inside the cover 7, and the steam hose 18 is connected by a steam generating means 11 and a pipe 17. Therefore, the steam generated by the steam generating means 11 is supplied to the steam hose 18 through the pipe 17.

In addition, a plurality of injection pipes 19 are formed on the circumferential surface of the steam hose 18, and these injection pipes 19 are connected to a plurality of injection holes 21 formed in the cover 7. Therefore, the steam supplied to the steam hose 18 is injected to the outside through a plurality of injection pipe 19 and the injection port 21, this steam is injected to the surface of the seat plate 5 is used for the cleaning operation.

In addition, the cover 7 has a support jaw 23 protrudingly formed at an upper portion thereof, and a lower portion 25 of the cover 7 is curved at a predetermined curvature. Accordingly, when the cover 7 is covered in the direction of the seat plate 5 as shown in FIG. 5, the support jaw 23 is supported on the upper surface of the seat plate 5, whereby the seat plate 5 and the cover are supported. Between (7) to secure a predetermined space (27) for steam injection.

Again, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the seat plate 5 generates heat by providing heating means therein. This heating means includes a variety of heat generating member, preferably comprises a heating wire (29). That is, the heating wire 29 is wound several times inside the seat plate 5 and is connected to the control unit 13 to generate heat when power is applied to evaporate the vapor injected into the seat plate 5 to dry it.

Since the heating wire 29 is uniformly disposed inside the seat plate 5, heat may be uniformly generated on the entire surface of the seat plate 5 when an external power source is applied. In addition, the heating wire 29 may be connected to the control unit 13 to control the application of power to generate heat when necessary.

On the other hand, the steam generating means includes a steam generator 11 for generating steam by ultrasonic and heat as shown in FIG.

The steam generator 11 generates a case 33 into which water is introduced through the inlet pipe 31 therein, an ultrasonic vibrator 35 for generating ultrasonic waves inside the case 33, and generates heat. A heating rod 37 for discharging steam, an outlet 39 for discharging steam generated from the case 33, and an opening / closing valve 41 mounted to the outlet 39 to open and close the outlet 39. The steam generators 11 are respectively connected to the control unit 13.

Therefore, the user can selectively operate the vibrator 35 and the heating rod 37 by operating the control unit 13 to generate steam in the ultrasonic mode or the heating mode.

When the ultrasonic mode is selected, power is applied to the ultrasonic vibrator 35 to cause the ultrasonic vibrator 35 to vibrate to generate ultrasonic waves in a predetermined range. Then, the ultrasonic wave generated by the vibrator 35 is delivered to the washing water to atomize the washing water to generate steam from the water surface. The generated steam flows into the pipe 17 through the outlet 39 and the opening / closing valve 41 and is injected through the steam hose 18 of the cover 7.

When the heating mode is selected, heat is generated by applying power to the heating rod 37, and the heat is transferred to the washing water. Therefore, steam is generated from the surface of the washing water. The generated steam is supplied to the cover 7 and sprayed through the same path as in the case of the ultrasonic mode.

By selecting the combined mode, steam can be generated more effectively by simultaneously operating the heating rod 37 and the ultrasonic vibrator 35.

In the above, the steam generator by the heating method and the vibration method has been described as an example, but the steam generating means is not limited thereto, and of course other steam generators are included.

On the other hand, the control unit 13 is connected to the input means 15, and receives a control signal from the input means 15 to supply the steam by operating the steam generator (11). The input means 15 is provided to determine the injection time of the steam after the user uses the toilet, this input means 15 is possible in various embodiments.

As an embodiment of the input means, a method of operation by the lever 43 is possible. That is, the detection sensor 16 is mounted at a position adjacent to the lever 43 mounted on one side of the tank, and the detection sensor 16 when the lever 43 is operated operates to output an electric signal to the control unit 13. When the control unit 13 receives a signal from the sensor 16, the controller 13 determines that the user has completed the use of the toilet, and after a predetermined time, opens the valve 41 of the steam generator 11. do.

Therefore, the steam generated from the steam generator 11 is supplied to the steam hose 18 of the cover 7 through the pipe 17 is injected to the outside through the injection port 21. At this time, the control unit 13 is to operate the cover opening and closing means 47 to be described later so that the cover 7 is rotated forward to be located in the washing position (I; Fig. 5). Therefore, the steam injected from the cover 7 is sprayed on the upper surface of the seat plate 5 to perform the washing operation.

Then, the control unit 13 stops the supply of steam by closing the on-off valve 41 after a predetermined time.

After the steam supply is stopped, the seat plate 5 is dried by applying power to the heating wire 29 of the seat plate 5. In addition, after a certain time elapses, the washing operation is completed by preventing power from being generated any more from the heating wire 29 by cutting off the power supply.

In addition, as another embodiment of such an input means, as shown in Figure 6, the method by the weight sensor 45 is also possible. That is, the weight sensor 45 is mounted on the seat plate 5 to determine the injection time of the steam by detecting the user's weight.

As shown, the weight sensor 45 connected to the control unit 13 is mounted to the lower portion of the seat plate (5). When the user sits on the seat plate 5, a signal is sent to the control unit 13, and after a predetermined time elapses, when the user stands up, the weight change is detected and the signal is sent to the control unit 13.

The control part 13 moves the cover 7 to a washing position by operating the cover opening-closing means 47 mentioned later after predetermined time passes by this signal. The steam is injected into the seat plate 5 by opening the valve 41 of the steam generator.

On the other hand, the cover opening and closing means 47 as shown in Figure 7, by rotating the cover 7 from the upright state (II) to the front to move to the washing position (I) to enable the cleaning operation. That is, when the user completes the use of the toilet seat, the cover 7 may be artificially closed and steam may be sprayed to proceed with the cleaning operation, but the user may forget to close the cover 7. The opening and closing means 47 automatically closes the cover 7.

The cover opening and closing means 47 is connected to the input means and the control unit 13 so that the user can move to the washing position by rotating the cover 7 forward when a signal indicating that the user completes the use of the toilet seat is input.

The cover opening and closing means 47 preferably comprises a motor assembly 48. The rotating shaft 49 of the motor assembly 48 is directly connected to the hinge shaft 51 and is electrically connected to the control unit 13. Therefore, the motor rotating shaft 49 is driven in response to a signal from the controller 13 to rotate the hinge shaft 51 by an angle to close the cover 7.

Then, after the cleaning operation, by rotating the rotating shaft 49 by driving the motor assembly 48 again to open the cover (7).

The cover opening and closing means 47 may be a piston assembly in addition to the motor assembly 48. That is, the piston assembly can be mounted between the cover and the seat plate, and the piston can be opened and closed by rotating the cover by lifting and lowering the piston.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the steam is supplied by the input means 15 and the control unit 13, but it is of course also possible by the manual method. That is, after the user uses the toilet, the user may close the cover 7 by manpower and press the lever 43 to operate the sensor 16. Alternatively, steam may be supplied by directly pressing the switch 55 of the control unit 13.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail the operation of the washing device of the toilet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 7, when the user presses the lever 43 after using the toilet, the detection sensor 16 is operated by the lever 43. When the detection sensor 16 is operated, the electric signal is output to the control unit 13, and the control unit 13 drives the motor assembly 48. As the motor assembly 48 is driven, the hinge shaft 51 is rotated by a predetermined angle, so that the cover 7 is rotated forward and moved to the washing position.

When the cover 7 is moved to the washing position, the support jaw 23 of the cover 7 is supported on the upper surface of the seat plate 5, so that the predetermined space 27 between the seat plate 5 and the cover 7. ) Is formed.

When the cover 7 is moved to the cleaning position (II), the motor assembly 48 stops driving, and the control unit 13 recognizes this. Then, a control signal is output to the steam generator to open and close the valve 41. At this time, the inside of the steam generator is a state in which steam is generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 35 or the heating rod 37 is filled at a predetermined pressure.

Therefore, when the on-off valve 41 is opened, the steam is supplied to the steam hose 18 of the cover 7 through the pipe 17 is injected through the injection pipe 19 and the injection port 21.

The injected steam is washed by uniformly spraying on the upper surface of the cover (7). After injecting steam for a predetermined time, the controller 13 outputs a control signal to the motor assembly 48 to drive in the reverse direction. Thus, the hinge shaft 51 is rotated in the reverse direction, so that the cover 7 is rotated backward and opened.

The control unit 13 heats the heating wire 29 to a predetermined temperature by applying power to the heating wire 29 of the seat plate 5. Therefore, the heat generated from the heating wire 29 is transferred to the seat plate 5 to heat and dry the upper surface of the seat plate 5 cleaned by steam. The washing operation of the toilet seat is completed by the above process.

As described above, the toilet seat cleaning apparatus according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.

First, the toilet can be easily cleaned by steam, so that the public can use it sanitarily in public places.

Second, it is convenient to use because it can automatically perform the cleaning process by steam.

The present invention can be variously modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the scope of the present invention as claimed in the claims, and is not limited to the specific preferred embodiments described above. .

Claims (8)

A water tank for storing / supplying washing water, and a body to which the bent portion is mounted; A seat plate installed to allow the user to sit on the curved portion of the main body and having a heating member wound therein; A cover coupled to the seat plate by a hinge axis to open and close the curved portion; Steam generating means connected to the cover to supply steam; An input unit mounted to the main body to set a start point of a washing operation and to transmit a control signal; And And a controller configured to receive a control signal from the input means, supply steam to the cover by operating the steam generating means, and apply power to a heating member of the seat plate to dry the seat plate by heat to perform a washing operation. Toilet seat. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover includes a steam hose connected to the steam generating means therein, at least one spray pipe mounted on a surface of the steam hose, through which steam passes, and a bottom of the cover. At least one toilet is formed in a position corresponding to the injection of the steam injection. The cover of claim 2, wherein the support jaw protrudes from an upper portion of the cover and the lower portion is elongated with a predetermined curvature so that the support jaw of the cover is positioned at the top of the seat plate when the cover is rotated forward. The toilet is supported by the upper surface and the space between the seat plate and the cover is formed, the steam toilet can be injected. According to claim 1, wherein the steam generating means is a case in which water is introduced through the inlet pipe therein, an ultrasonic vibrator for generating ultrasonic waves inside the case, a heating rod for generating heat, and the case And a shut-off valve mounted on the outlet to open and close the outlet. The toilet of claim 1, wherein the cover is further connected to the control unit and further includes a cover opening / closing means for opening and closing the seat plate by rotating the cover forward and backward. The toilet of claim 5, wherein the cover opening and closing means includes a motor assembly connected to the hinge shaft to rotate the cover by forward and reverse rotation of the hinge shaft according to a control signal of the controller. The toilet of claim 1, wherein the input unit comprises a sensing sensor mounted at a position adjacent to the lever mounted on the main body and outputting a control signal to the controller when the lever is operated. The toilet of claim 1, wherein the input unit includes a weight sensor configured to be mounted on the lower portion of the seat plate to detect a weight and output a control signal to the controller.