KR20230070807A - Bidet to wash the toilet of ultrasonic wave - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a bidet module coupled to a toilet, a lifting module accommodated inside the bidet module and adjusting the height of the coupled object, coupled to the lifting module to adjust the height, and emitting ultrasonic waves to clean the toilet. It relates to a bidet that includes a cleaning unit and can clean a toilet using ultrasonic waves.

Description

Bidet to wash the toilet of ultrasonic wave {Bidet to wash the toilet of ultrasonic wave}

The present invention relates to a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using cavitation generated when ultrasonic waves are emitted.

In general, a toilet seat uses the siphon principle, and a toilet in which an outlet is curved upward to a certain extent and supplemented water can be filled up to a certain height, connected to the toilet, and water supplied from a water pipe is stored. It consists of a water tank that supplies water from the water tank to the toilet, an operating device that supplies water from the water tank to the toilet, and a pallet that allows you to sit on the toilet. When the operating device is pressed, the water in the water tank enters the toilet and exits through the discharge port together with feces, The water tank is continuously supplied with water through the water pipe to be filled.

When using such a toilet seat, not only the residue of the secretion is deposited around the toilet while urinating, but also the secretion is deposited on the outlet during the process of flushing the toilet, so in order to keep the toilet seat clean, use a brush or the like and the discharge outlet should be wiped clean of any secretion debris.

However, in the case of modern people living busy lives, it is not possible to frequently clean the toilet bowl, so the cleanliness of the toilet is not high.

Therefore, the need to develop a device capable of automatically cleaning a toilet is emerging.

Patent Document 1) Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 2294668 (Name: Toilet seat cleaning device, Publication date: 2021.08.26) Patent Document 2) Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 2000496 (Name: Bidet for toilet seat, Publication date: 2019.07.17.)

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and to provide a bidet having a toilet seat cleaning function of the present invention.

A bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes a bidet module 100 coupled to the toilet; A lifting module 200 accommodated inside the bidet module 100 and adjusting the height of the coupled object; and an ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 coupled to the lifting module 200, the height of which is adjusted, and which cleans the toilet by emitting ultrasonic waves.

In addition, the lifting module 200 includes a power unit 210 coupled to the inside of the bidet module 100; Rotating part 220 rotated by the power device 210; It is characterized in that it comprises; a string member 230 whose length is adjusted in response to the rotation of the rotating part 220 and is connected to the ultrasonic cleaning part 300.

In addition, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 is connected to the string member 230, the ultrasonic generator 310 for generating ultrasonic waves by vibrating; a power supply unit 320 supplying electricity to the ultrasonic generator 310; It is characterized in that it includes; a cleaning control unit 330 for adjusting the height of the ultrasonic generator 310 using the lifting module 200 and the operation of the ultrasonic generator 310.

In addition, it is characterized in that it further includes; a usage information acquisition unit 400 that obtains usage information of the bidet module 100 or the toilet to which the bidet module 100 is coupled and provides the information to the washing control unit 330.

In addition, the washing control unit 330 determines that the user's use of the bidet module 100 or the toilet is completed based on the information received from the usage information acquisition unit 400, the lifting module 200 and the ultrasonic generator operating (310);

In addition, the bidet module 100 includes a support portion 110 for supporting the user's buttocks; Includes a bidet body 120 to which the support 110 is hinged, and the usage information acquisition unit 400 includes an angle measurement sensor 410 for acquiring angle information of the support 110, and the support 110 ) It is characterized by including any one or more of a detection sensor 420 for obtaining user information on whether a user is located in front and a pressure sensor 430 for obtaining pressure information applied to the support part 110.

In addition, it is characterized in that it further comprises; gas supply unit 340 for supplying air to the water accommodated in the toilet.

In addition, the gas supply unit 340 includes a gas supply pump supplying gas in an intermittent manner; an injection nozzle for injecting the gas supplied from the gas supply pump into water; and a distribution supply nozzle coupled to an end of the injection nozzle to distribute and supply gas in a plurality of directions.

In addition, the gas supply unit 340 is coupled to the lifting module 200 and the height is adjusted together with the ultrasonic generator 310; characterized in that.

The bidet capable of cleaning the toilet using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention has the advantage of further increasing the cleanliness of the toilet because the toilet bowl is automatically cleaned by the ultrasonic cleaning unit.

In addition, since ultrasonic waves are emitted while the cleaning unit is directly immersed in water by the lifting module, there is an advantage in that foreign substances can be effectively removed through generation of microbubbles and explosion of microbubbles.

In addition, since it is possible to assist in generating more microbubbles by supplying air, there is an advantage of having a higher cleaning ability.

1 is a block diagram showing a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a conceptual view showing that the ultrasonic cleaning unit of the bidet that can clean the toilet using ultrasonic waves of the present invention is housed inside the bidet module.
Figure 3 is a conceptual view showing that a bidet capable of cleaning the toilet using ultrasonic waves of the present invention is coupled to the toilet.
4 is a conceptual diagram showing an ultrasonic cleaning unit of a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention;

Advantages and characteristics of the embodiments of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will become clear with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms, only the present embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to completely inform the person who has the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the embodiment of the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

Hereinafter, a bidet 1000 capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an ultrasonic cleaning unit of a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention stored inside a bidet module. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing that a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves of the present invention is coupled to a toilet, and FIG. 4 shows an ultrasonic cleaning unit of a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves of the present invention. it is a concept

Referring to FIG. 1, the bidet 1000, which can clean the toilet using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention, is accommodated in the bidet module 100 coupled to the toilet and the bidet module 100 and measures the height of the coupled object. It includes a lifting module 200 for adjusting and an ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 coupled to the lifting module 200 to adjust the height and emitting ultrasonic waves to clean the toilet.

In detail, the advantages of maintaining the cleanliness of the anus and preventing infection caused by bacteria invading the anus that occur when wiping the anus with tissue paper are highlighted, and bidets have recently been widely used.

However, even if the anus is kept clean using a bidet, if the toilet to which the bidet is combined is dirty, there is a problem in that bacteria generated in the toilet are transmitted to the toilet user. By combining the washing unit 300, the toilet bowl can always be kept clean.

In other words, after the toilet or bidet module 100 is used, as shown in FIG. 2, when the lifting module lowers the ultrasonic cleaner 300, the lowered ultrasonic cleaner 300 vibrates to generate cavitation. and the air bubbles generated through this cavitation are attached to the inner surface of the toilet and then exploded so that the toilet can be cleaned.

Referring to FIG. 3, the lifting module 200 includes a power unit 210 coupled to the inside of the bidet module 100, a rotation unit 220 rotated by the power unit 210, and the rotation unit 220. The length is adjusted corresponding to the rotation of ), and may include a string member 230 connected to the ultrasonic cleaning unit 300.

In detail, the power unit 210 is a device whose rotation direction is adjusted in response to an applied current, and when current is input, the rotation unit 220 is rotated to wind or unwrap the string member 230 by ultrasonic waves. The height of the cleaning unit 300 is adjustable.

At this time, the power unit 210 may include various motors capable of rotating the coupled object, such as an AC / DC motor, a BLDC motor, a linear motor, and the rotation unit 220 is the string member 230 at the center It may include a rotating bar 221 around which the rotating bar 221 is wound and a rotating plate 222 coupled to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the rotating bar 221 and connected to the motor, and the string member 230 may include a wire, electric wire, etc. It may include various linear members.

The ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 is connected to the string member 230, an ultrasonic generator 310 for generating ultrasonic waves, a power supply unit 320 for supplying electricity to the ultrasonic generator 310, and the It may include a cleaning controller 330 that adjusts the height of the ultrasonic generator 310 using the lifting module 200 and the operation of the ultrasonic generator 310 .

In detail, the washing time control unit 331 of the washing control unit 330 receives the usage information of the toilet or bidet module 100 acquired through the usage information acquisition unit 400 and determines whether washing is necessary, When it is determined that cleaning is necessary, the lifting module 200 is operated to lower the ultrasonic generator 310, and when the lowered ultrasonic generator 310 is inserted into the water contained in the toilet, the power supply 320 By supplying electricity to the ultrasonic generator 310, ultrasonic waves are emitted from the ultrasonic generator 310 so that the toilet can be cleaned.

At this time, the usage information acquisition unit 400 includes an angle measurement sensor 410 for obtaining angle information formed by the support 110 of the bidet module 100 and the bidet body 120, and the bidet module 100 or the toilet seat. It may include a detection sensor 420 that determines whether a user is adjacent to and obtains user information, and a pressure sensor 430 that obtains pressure information applied to the support unit 110 .

Further, the washing time controller 331 is based on the angle information transmitted from the angle measurement sensor 410 when the support 110 is perpendicular to the bidet body 120 and through the detection sensor 420. When it is confirmed that there is no user around and when no pressure is applied to the pressure sensor 430 located inside the support 110, it is determined that the user has finished using the toilet, and after this determination is made, a certain period of time (approximately After 5 to 10 minutes), the toilet bowl is cleaned by controlling the lifting module 200 and the ultrasonic generator 310.

The determination of the washing time of the washing time controller may be made through a determination obtained through any one of the three sensors, but in order to minimize malfunction of the device, it is determined that the toilet is used through information transmitted from two or more sensors. We recommend cleaning only if possible.

In addition, the ultrasonic generator 310 may have various shapes, and in one embodiment, as shown in FIG. is formed and may be in a form capable of focusing and emitting ultrasonic waves in all directions, and besides this, as shown in FIG. It may be in the form of focused emission of ultrasonic waves.

At this time, when the ultrasonic generator 310 has a structure as shown in (b) of FIG. 4, the intensity of the ultrasonic waves emitted is strong, but the area where the ultrasonic waves are emitted is limited to the end of the horn 312. Since there is a problem in that it is difficult to clean all areas of the ultrasonic generator 310 and the string member 230, it is recommended that a radiation angle adjusting unit 332 for adjusting the ultrasonic radiation angle of the ultrasonic generator 310 be positioned. do.

The radiation angle control unit 332 adjusts the tilt and direction of the ultrasonic generator 310 so that ultrasonic waves emitted through the horn 312 can clean the entire area of the toilet, and the tilt and direction of the ultrasonic generator 310 It is recommended to be connected to the ultrasonic generator 310 with two or more linear connecting members so that the direction can be easily adjusted.

In addition, the radiation angle controller 332 adjusts the inclination and direction of the ultrasonic generator 310 by adjusting the length of the two linear connecting members and rotating the two linear connecting members together in the circumferential direction. can be made with

In addition, the washing control unit 330 may further include a foreign matter removal unit 333 that operates the toilet switch to send water down after toilet cleaning is completed, and a water level detection unit 334 that determines the water level in the toilet. there is.

In detail, if the foreign substances that have fallen off the toilet surface are not immediately removed after the cleaning through the ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 is completed, the foreign substances having a lower density than water are located on the surface of the water, which may cause discomfort to the next user. , Foreign matter having a higher density than water may cause a problem of adhering to the toilet surface again, so that the foreign matter removal unit 333 can replace the water in the toilet bowl when cleaning is completed.

In addition, since the operation of the foreign matter removal unit 333 should not operate in a situation where the toilet is clogged, when the water level detected by the water level grasping unit 334 is higher or lower than the normal state, the foreign matter removal unit 333 It is recommended not to operate.

At this time, the normal state means the water level of the toilet bowl filled in a state in which the toilet bowl is not clogged. The normal state water level information is compared to determine whether the foreign matter removal unit 333 is operating, and the water level detection unit 334 is coupled to the lower side of the support unit 110 and may include an ultrasonic sensor that emits ultrasonic waves to determine the water level. there is.

In addition, the bidet capable of cleaning the toilet using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention may further include a gas supply unit 340 capable of supplying air with water contained in the toilet.

In detail, when ultrasonic waves are emitted from the ultrasonic generator 310, cavitation occurs in which micro- or nano-sized microbubbles in water are repeatedly generated and destroyed due to the tension generated when the cohesive force between water molecules is destroyed. The bubbles generated at this time explode and create a gap between the polluted materials, and the bubbles penetrate the gap and then explode, causing the pollutants to come out of the toilet bowl.

Since the cleaning effect using this principle is eventually proportional to the number of microbubbles, in the present invention, microbubbles having a diameter of 1 nano to 10 microns are supplied to the water accommodated in the toilet bowl through the gas supply unit 340 to generate ultrasonic waves. This is so that washing through the unit 310 can be performed more smoothly.

At this time, the gas supply unit 340 is coupled to a gas supply pump for supplying gas in an intermittent manner, an injection nozzle for injecting gas supplied from the gas supply pump into water, and an end of the injection nozzle to supply gas in a plurality of directions. It may include a distribution supply nozzle for distributing and supplying, and particle size control means for minimizing the particle size of air passing through by dividing a passage through which gas passes may be formed inside the distribution supply nozzle.

Also, the gas supply unit 340 is coupled to the lifting module 200 so that its height can be adjusted together with the ultrasonic generator 310, and the operation of the gas supply unit 340 is controlled by the washing time control unit 331. can be regulated.

In addition, the washing controller 330, when washing starts, brings the cover 111 hinged with the support 110 into close contact with the support 110, as shown in (b) of FIG. It is adjusted so that it is not visible to the outside, and the angle adjustment of the cover 111 is performed by the washing control unit 330 controlling the motor coupled to the hinge part or the piston cylinder connecting the support part 110 and the cover 111. can

In addition, the bidet module 100 of the present invention is coupled to the bidet body 120, and when the user inputs an operation signal through the control unit 130, the washing unit 140 sprays water and emits hot wind to wet the wet It may include a drying unit 150 that dries the user's buttocks, and a heating unit 160 that heats the support unit 110 that is in close contact with the user's buttocks so that the user's bowel movements can be performed smoothly.

In addition, the washing unit 140 includes a nozzle 141 spraying water, a washing water tank 142 storing the sprayed water, and a water supply unit 143 supplying water to the washing water tank 142. and a water level control unit 144 for controlling the amount of water supplied to the washing water tank 142 through the water supply unit 143.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the scope of application is diverse, and anyone with ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims Of course, various modifications are possible.

100: bidet module 110: support
120: bidet body
200: lifting module 210: power unit
220: rotating part 230: string member
300: ultrasonic cleaning unit 310: ultrasonic generator
320: power supply unit 330: washing control unit
331: washing time control unit 332: radiation angle control unit
333: foreign matter removal unit 334: water level grasping unit
340: gas supply unit
400: usage information acquisition unit 410: angle measuring sensor
420: detection sensor 430: pressure sensor

Claims (8)

Bidet module 100 coupled to the toilet;
A lifting module 200 accommodated inside the bidet module 100 and adjusting the height of the coupled object; and
A bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves, including an ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 coupled to the lifting module 200 and having an adjustable height and emitting ultrasonic waves to clean the toilet seat.
According to claim 1,
The lifting module 200 includes a power unit 210 coupled to the inside of the bidet module 100;
Rotating part 220 rotated by the power unit 210;
A bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves, including; a string member 230 whose length is adjusted in response to the rotation of the rotating part 220 and is connected to the ultrasonic cleaning part 300.
According to claim 2,
The ultrasonic cleaning unit 300 is connected to the string member 230, the ultrasonic generator 310 for generating ultrasonic waves by vibrating;
a power supply unit 320 supplying electricity to the ultrasonic generator 310;
a cleaning controller 330 for adjusting the height of the ultrasonic generator 310 using the lifting module 200 and the operation of the ultrasonic generator 310;
A bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves, including; a gas supply unit 340 for supplying air with water contained in the toilet.
According to claim 3,
A usage information acquisition unit 400 that obtains usage information of the bidet module 100 or the toilet to which the bidet module 100 is combined and provides the information to the washing control unit 330; washing the toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves, further comprising: Bidet you can.
According to claim 4,
The washing control unit 330 determines that the user has finished using the bidet module 100 or the toilet based on the information received from the usage information acquisition unit 400, and the lifting module 200 and the ultrasonic generator 310 ) to operate; characterized in that, a bidet capable of cleaning a toilet using ultrasonic waves.
According to claim 4,
The bidet module 100 includes a support part 110 for supporting the user's buttocks;
A bidet body 120 to which the support 110 is hinged; includes,
The usage information acquisition unit 400 includes an angle measurement sensor 410 that obtains angle information of the support unit 110 and a detection sensor 420 that obtains user information about whether a user is located in front of the support unit 110 and , A bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves, including one or more of pressure sensors 430 that obtain pressure information applied to the support part 110.
According to claim 5,
The washing control unit 330 includes a bidet capable of cleaning the toilet using ultrasonic waves, including a foreign matter removal unit 333 that operates a switch of the toilet bowl to send water down when the operation of the ultrasonic generator 310 is completed. .
According to claim 7,
The washing control unit 330 includes a water level grasping unit 334 for grasping the water level of the toilet,
A bidet capable of cleaning a toilet bowl using ultrasonic waves, characterized by stopping the operation of the foreign matter removal unit 333 when the water level of the toilet bowl identified by the water level grasping unit 334 is out of the set water level.

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