KR102249345B1 - Toilet bowl having cleaning and sterilization device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toilet, and more particularly, to a toilet having a cleaning and sterilization function capable of cleaning and sterilizing the inside of a body, a toilet seat, and the inside of a water tank of the toilet. To this end, the toilet with a washing and sterilization function according to the present invention comprises: a toilet cover in which steam or electrolyzed water flows into the inside from a steam/electrolyzed water supply unit, steam or electrolyzed water is injected through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery, and steam or electrolyzed water is injected through a nozzle installed in a protrusion formed in the center at the same time; and a toilet seat in which steam or electrolyzed water is introduced into the inside from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit and steam or electrolyzed water is sprayed through nozzles installed along the inner circumference.

Description

Toilet bowl having cleaning and sterilization device}

The present invention relates to a toilet, and more particularly, to a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function capable of washing and sterilizing the inside of the main body, the seat of the toilet, and the inside of the water tank.

A toilet, also called a left toilet, refers to a flush-type western toilet that allows you to sit down and see the toilet. A typical toilet includes a toilet body made of pottery, a water tank containing water to flow water into the toilet body, and a toilet cover coupled to the upper part of the toilet body.

It is difficult to maintain the cleanliness of the toilet if the toilet is not cleaned separately using a shower hose or the like because the toilet is frequently stained on the inside of the toilet body after going through the toilet.

Conventional toilets are often only equipped with a function to treat excrement, and there are some toilets with a washing function, but there is no function to wash the toilet seat or the inner wall of the toilet body.

When you sit on the toilet seat in public toilets, school toilets, restaurant toilets, office toilets, hospital toilets, etc., you usually wipe the toilet seat with a tissue. There was an unpleasant problem.

In the case of public toilets, as many people repeatedly use toilets, the toilet body and toilet seat are not clean, making it difficult to use them comfortably. There is also a problem.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2006-0094778

The present invention has been invented to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet capable of automatically washing and sterilizing the interior of the toilet body and the toilet seat.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet that can be cleaned and sterilized up to the edge of the inner wall of the toilet body.

To this end, the toilet having a cleaning and sterilization function according to the present invention is installed on the protrusion formed in the center at the same time that steam or electrolyzed water is introduced into the interior from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit, and steam or electrolyzed water is injected through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery. And a toilet cover in which steam or electrolyzed water is sprayed through a nozzle, and a toilet seat through which steam or electrolyzed water is injected from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit into the inside of the steam or electrolyzed water through a nozzle installed along the inner circumference.

In addition, the toilet having a cleaning and sterilization function according to the present invention is a nozzle installed on the protrusion formed in the center at the same time that steam or electrolyzed water is injected from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit into the inside of the steam or electrolyzed water through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery. And a toilet cover through which steam or electrolyzed water is sprayed, and a toilet seat that is connected to the water tank so that when water from the water tank flows in, water flows along an inner waterway and discharged to the toilet along the drainage channel connected to the waterway.

In addition, the toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to the present invention is connected to the water tank so that the water from the tank flows into the inside, and the water from the water tank is discharged through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery, and at the same time, the nozzle installed on the protrusion formed in the center And a toilet cover through which water from the water tank is discharged, and a toilet seat that is connected to the water tank so that when water from the water tank flows in, water flows along the inner waterway and discharged to the toilet along the drainage channel connected to the waterway.

In addition, the toilet according to the present invention is a toilet having a toilet body and a water tank, and a toilet cover located on the upper part of the toilet body and opened and closed by a hinge to which a motor is connected, a human body detection sensor is installed, and the motor is installed. A control box installed between the toilet body and the water tank, and built in the control box, and when a human body is detected by receiving a detection signal from the human body detection sensor, the motor is driven in a forward direction so that the toilet cover rises. If not detected, the motor is driven in the reverse direction and includes a control unit to lower the toilet cover.

As described above, the present invention can clean and sterilize the toilet seat by means of a nozzle and ultraviolet LED installed on the inner and outer periphery of the toilet cover, and not only the lower surface of the toilet room by the nozzle and ultraviolet LED installed on the central protrusion of the toilet cover. In addition, it has the effect of cleaning and sterilizing up to the side.

In addition, the present invention can be cleaned and sterilized to the inside of the toilet rim by the nozzle and ultraviolet LED installed along the inner circumference of the toilet seat.

In addition, the toilet seat according to the present invention has a structure directly connected to the water tank, so when the water is flushed to remove the toilet, the water from the water tank is discharged into the toilet through the internal waterway of the toilet seat, and There is a washable effect.

1 is a view showing a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a toilet cover and a toilet seat according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing a connection structure between a toilet seat and a water tank in a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a view showing a toilet having a washing and sterilization function according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing the internal structure of a toilet seat according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view of a toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, similar elements are assigned the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

In describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, when it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The accompanying drawings are for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes and equivalents included in the spirit and scope of the present invention To include substitutes.

1 shows a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the toilet according to the present invention has a general toilet structure, and in the general toilet structure, a toilet cover, a toilet seat, and a water tank have cleaning and sterilization functions.

In general, toilets are a toilet body (1), a toilet (2) of the toilet body (1), a water tank (6) containing water to discharge water for removal of the toilet, and a toilet seat installed on the upper part of the toilet body (1). (4), and a toilet seat cover (5) installed on the toilet seat (4).

The toilet main body (1) is a toilet (2) for viewing toilets, a toilet discharge path (7) where the toilet is discharged by the water from the bath and the toilet water from the internal water channel to prevent odors because it is filled with water at a certain level. It includes a toilet rim (RIM) (3) that flows in and is discharged into the toilet (2).

The toilet according to the present invention makes steam or electrolyzed water and supplies it to the toilet seat 4, the toilet cover 5 and the water tank 6, the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100, the toilet seat 4 by making hot air for drying, and It includes a drying unit 110 supplied to the toilet cover 5, a steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100, and a control unit 120 for controlling the operation of the drying unit 110.

The steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100 ionizes tap water using an electrode to make electro-analysised water, and evaporates the electrolyzed water to a high temperature to produce steam, which is a high-temperature steam. Electrolyzed water has a sterilization or disinfection function.

The steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100 is connected to the water tank washing unit 10 installed in the water tank 6 through a hose. A nozzle is formed in the tank washing unit 10 to inject steam or electrolyzed water into the tank. In addition, an ultraviolet LED (not shown) is installed in the tank washing unit 10 to sterilize the inside of the tank.

In addition, the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100 is connected to the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5, respectively, through a hose. Since nozzles are also formed in the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5, when steam or electrolyzed water is supplied from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100, the steam or electrolyzed water is sprayed through the nozzle.

The drying unit 110 is also connected to the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5 through a separate hose. The drying unit 110 generates hot air and sends it to the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5 through a hose, and hot air or cold air is sprayed through the nozzles formed on the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, a sensor such as infrared rays for detecting a human body is installed in the toilet cover 5. In addition, as another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the human body sensor 52 may be installed in a separate member.

Referring to FIG. 7, a control box 50 is installed as a separate member between the toilet body 1 and the water tank 6. A human body sensor 52 is installed in the control box 50, and a motor (not shown) for automatic opening and closing of the toilet cover 5 is incorporated.

When the user approaches the toilet to see the toilet, the user's approach can be detected by a human body detection sensor such as an infrared sensor installed in the toilet cover 5 or the control box 50, and when the user's approach is detected, the toilet cover ( A motor (not shown) installed on the hinge of 5) is driven (forward rotation) to automatically lift the toilet cover 5.

In addition, when the user moves away from the toilet after toileting, the absence of the user can be detected by the infrared sensor, and when it is detected that the user is not around, the motor installed on the hinge of the toilet cover 5 is driven (reverse rotation). The toilet cover (5) can be closed automatically.

The controller 120 is a microprocessor (MCU) mounted on a circuit board (not shown) contained in the control box 50, and periodically receives and analyzes a detection signal wirelessly or wired from a human body detection sensor (infrared sensor). When user access is recognized, the motor is driven in the forward direction to open the toilet cover (5).

The controller 120 drives the motor in the reverse direction to close the toilet cover 5 when it is detected that there is no user after detecting the user's approach. When the toilet cover 5 is closed, the control unit 120 operates the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100 so that the steam or electrolyzed water is supplied to the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5.

When the operation of the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit 100 is completed, the control unit 120 operates the drying unit 110 so that hot or cold air for drying is supplied to the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5.

When the operation of the drying unit 110 is completed, the control unit 120 operates the ultraviolet LED 22 (see FIG. 2). Ultraviolet LED sterilizes harmful bacteria by emitting ultraviolet rays.

Figure 2 shows a toilet seat and a toilet cover according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5 according to the present invention are interconnected by hinges like a general toilet.

The inside of the toilet seat 4 is formed with a water channel so that steam or electrolyzed water is introduced, and an ultraviolet LED 20 and a nozzle 22 are installed along the inner (lower side) circumference.

A water channel is formed to allow steam or electrolyzed water to flow into the toilet cover 5, and an ultraviolet LED 20 and a nozzle 22 are installed along the inner (lower side) outer periphery.

On the other hand, a protrusion 25 is formed in the center of the toilet cover 5. The protrusion 25 protrudes to the inside of the toilet chamber 2. The front and side surfaces of the central protrusion 25 are also provided with ultraviolet LEDs 20 and nozzles 22, respectively. The central protrusion 25 may be installed to be detachable from the toilet cover 5. In this way, versatility and convenience can be improved by the detachable structure of the central protrusion 25.

The ultraviolet LED 20 emits ultraviolet rays to provide a sterilization function, and the nozzle 22 provides a cleaning function by spraying steam or electrolyzed water. In addition, the nozzle 22 provides a drying function after washing by spraying hot air.

The ultraviolet LED 20 and the nozzle 22 installed along the inner and outer periphery of the toilet cover 5 are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing the toilet seat 4, and installed in front of the protrusion 25 of the toilet cover 5 The UV LED 20 and the nozzle 22 are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing the lower part of the toilet room 2, and the UV LED 20 and the nozzle 22 installed on the side of the protrusion 25 are the toilet room (2). ) Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of the side part.

The ultraviolet LED 20 and the nozzle 22 installed along the inner circumference of the toilet seat 4 are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing the toilet rim 3.

3 is a view showing a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 shows a structure in which a toilet seat and a water tank are connected according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 3 is the same as the toilet of FIG. 1 except that the toilet seat 4 is connected to the water tank 6.

Since the toilet seat 4 is connected to the water tank 6, the structure of the toilet seat 4 is different from the toilet seat shown in FIG.

3 and 4, as shown in (b) of FIG. 4, the toilet seat 4 is connected to the water tank 6 so that when the water in the water tank 6 flows in, the internal water channel 40 The water flows along and is discharged through the drainage passage 42 connected to the water passage 40.

Specifically, an opening 32 through which the water of the water tank 6 flows is formed on one side of the water tank 6 facing the toilet seat 4, and one side of the water tank opening 32 is an elastic channel 31 It is connected to the opening 30 of the toilet seat 4 through the pipe, and the other side of the water tank opening 32 is connected to the inner pipe 33 installed in the water tank 6, and the water in the water tank 6 through the inner pipe 33 This flows in and is discharged to the toilet seat 4 through the flexible waterway pipe 31.

The end portion 34 of the inner tube 33 is provided at a position corresponding to the water tank opening formed on the bottom surface of the water tank 6. The space of the inner tube end 34 is separated by a partition wall, so that water flows into the inner tube 33 through the first space 34a, and water flows into the water tank through the second space 34b. Go inside.

That is, the upper surface of the inner tube end 34 is opened and closed by the lid 35 installed in the water tank 6, and when the user lowers the lever, the closed lid 35 opens and the upper surface of the inner tube end 34 is opened, The water in the tank flows into the first space 34a and the second space 34b, respectively.

Figure 5 shows a toilet having a washing and sterilizing function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The toilet shown in FIG. 5 has a structure in which both the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5 are connected to the water tank 6.

Referring to FIG. 5, the toilet seat 4 is connected to the water tank 6, similarly to FIGS. 3 and 4, so that when the water in the water tank 6 flows in, water flows along the inner waterway, thereby forming a drainage channel connected to the waterway. Therefore, it is discharged to the toilet.

In addition, the toilet cover 5 is also connected to the water tank 6, so that the water in the water tank 6 flows into the inside and the water from the water tank is discharged through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery, and at the same time, the nozzle installed on the protrusion formed in the center The water in the tank is discharged through.

Specifically, an inner pipe end 34 installed at a position corresponding to the water tank opening formed on the bottom of the water tank 6 is disposed between the lower portion of the water tank 6 and the toilet rim 3, and the inner tube 33 at the inner tube end 34 Is installed extended. An inner pipe connection part 36 is installed in the inner pipe 33 on the opposite side of the inner pipe end 34, and the first water pipe 37 and the second water pipe 38 are connected to the inner pipe connection part 36. The first water pipe 37 and the second water pipe 38 are composed of a flexible water pipe.

The toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5 are connected to each other through the first water pipe 37 and the second water pipe 38, so that the water in the water tank 6 flows through the inner pipe 33 and the elastic water pipe ( It is discharged to the inside of the toilet seat 4 and the toilet cover 5 through 37 and 38).

As shown in FIG. 6, when water flows into the toilet seat 4, water flows along the inner waterway 41 and the water goes down to the drainage passage 43 connected to the waterway 41, and then the drainage passage. It is discharged through the discharge port 45 formed in (43). Unlike FIG. 4B, since water flows down from the entire area under the toilet seat 4 due to the internal structure of the toilet seat 4 shown in FIG. 6, more effective washing can be performed.

The above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects, but should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

1: toilet body 2: toilet room
3: toilet frame 4: toilet seat
5: toilet seat cover 6: water tank
7: toilet discharge path 10: water tank cleaning unit
20: ultraviolet LED (lamp) 22: nozzle
25: central protrusion 30: toilet seat opening
31: water pipe 32: water tank opening
33: inner tube 34: inner tube end
35: lid 36: inner tube connection
37: first waterway pipe 38: second waterway pipe
40, 41: channel 42, 43: drainage channel
45: outlet 50: control box
52: human body detection sensor 100: steam/electrolyzed water supply
110: drying unit 120: control unit

Claims (10)

A toilet cover in which steam or electrolyzed water is injected from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit into the inside of the steam or electrolyzed water through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery, and at the same time, steam or electrolyzed water is injected through a nozzle installed at the protrusion formed in the center;
A toilet seat in which steam or electrolyzed water is introduced from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit into the interior and sprayed with steam or electrolyzed water through a nozzle installed along the inner circumference;
A toilet having a washing and sterilization function comprising a water tank washing unit receiving steam or electrolyzed water from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit and spraying it into the water tank. The method of claim 1,
An ultraviolet lamp is installed along the inner and outer periphery of the toilet cover, an ultraviolet lamp is installed on a protrusion formed in the center of the toilet cover, and an ultraviolet lamp is installed along the inner circumference of the toilet seat. Toilet with cleaning and sanitizing functions. The method of claim 1,
Washing, characterized in that hot or cold air for drying is sprayed through a nozzle installed along the inner and outer periphery of the toilet cover, a nozzle installed at a protrusion installed in the center of the toilet cover, and a nozzle installed along the circumference of the toilet seat. Toilet with sterilization function. delete A toilet cover in which steam or electrolyzed water is injected from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit into the inside of the steam or electrolyzed water through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery, and at the same time, steam or electrolyzed water is injected through a nozzle installed at the protrusion formed in the center;
A toilet with washing and sterilization functions including a toilet seat that is connected to the water tank and discharged to the toilet along the drainage channel connected to the water channel when water flows through the internal water channel when the water from the water tank flows in. The method of claim 5,
An opening is formed on one side of the water tank facing the toilet seat through which water from the water tank flows out, and one side of the opening is connected to the toilet seat through an elastic water channel, and the other side of the opening is an inner tube installed in the water tank and A toilet having a washing and sterilization function, characterized in that the water in the water tank flows through the inner pipe and is discharged to the toilet seat through the flexible waterway pipe. The method of claim 6,
The end of the inner pipe is installed at a position corresponding to the water tank opening formed on the bottom of the water tank, and the space at the end of the inner pipe is separated by a partition wall so that water flows into the inner pipe through the first space, and through the second space. A toilet with washing and sterilization functions, characterized in that water flows out through the water tank. A toilet cover that is connected to the water tank and allows water from the tank to flow into the inside of the tank and discharges the water from the tank through a nozzle installed along the inner outer periphery, and discharges water from the tank through a nozzle installed at the protrusion formed in the center;
A toilet with washing and sterilization functions including a toilet seat that is connected to the water tank and discharged to the toilet along the drainage channel connected to the water channel when water flows through the internal water channel when the water from the water tank flows in. The method of claim 8,
An end of an inner pipe installed at a position corresponding to the water tank opening formed on the bottom of the water tank is disposed between the lower portion of the water tank and the toilet rim, and an inner pipe is installed at the end of the inner pipe, and the toilet cover through each of the flexible waterway pipes And the toilet seat is connected, and water in the water tank flows through the inner pipe and is discharged to the toilet cover and the toilet seat through the flexible waterway pipe. In a toilet with a toilet body and a water tank,
A water tank washing unit located inside the water tank and receiving and spraying steam or electrolyzed water from the steam/electrolyzed water supply unit;
A toilet cover located at the top of the toilet body and opened and closed by a hinge to which a motor is connected,
A control box installed between the toilet body and the water tank, wherein a human body detection sensor is installed and the motor is built-in,
It is built into the control box, and when a human body is detected by receiving a detection signal from the human body detection sensor, the motor is driven in a forward direction so that the toilet cover is raised, and when a human body is not detected, the motor is driven in a reverse direction to the toilet cover Toilet including a control unit to go down.

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