TR201820270A2 - A USER DETECTION SYSTEM WITH A STRETCH-GAUGE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention is a user detection system comprising the strain gauge (2) located on the mounting element (1) that ensures the fixation of the ceramic sanitary appliance (5) to the mounting surface (6) and the strain gauge (2) in which the force applied to the ceramic sanitary appliance (5) can be determined and It is related to the method of work. More specifically, depending on the force applied by the user to the ceramic sanitary appliance (5) during the use of the ceramic sanitary appliance (5) and transferred to the mounting element (1) by the ceramic sanitary appliance (5), the strain gauge (1) on the mounting element (1) 2) It relates to a user detection system and operating method that includes a strain gauge (2) that generates different signals and enables the detection of the user presence in line with these signals.

Description

DESCRIPTION A USER DETECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING STRAIN GAUGE AND WORKING METHOD Subject of Invention The invention is that the mounting element that enables the ceramic sanitary ware to be fixed to the mounting surface. Determination of the force applied to the ceramic sanitary ware with the strain gauge on it. It relates to a user detection system and operating method, including a strain gauge with which it can be used.

State of the Art With the developing technology, today ceramic sanitary ware is also beginning to automate. has started and some of its functions are automatically performed without the need for user intervention. they are able to perform. With the sensors contained in the ceramic sanitary ware, the user movement and/or presence of ceramic It is ensured that the health device performs predefined functions. Promise The predefined functions in question are opening the ceramic sanitary ware cover and/or seat. and/or shutting down, automatic washing process, heating automatic activation or deactivation of systems and/or bidet systems can happen.

Required for automatically performed transactions to occur automatically User presence data that will trigger detected by sensors. Optical sensors that detect motion and/or proximity, on any component of ceramic sanitary ware and/or ceramic sanitary ware are positioned. With these sensors, user movement or user presence In case of detection, the said transactions are carried out in line with pre-defined scenarios. is performed automatically.

The mentioned optical sensors are easily protected from light, reflection and similar external factors. The presence of sensors that can be affected may cause some problems during use, malfunctioning of the system. may cause it to work or not work. To increase the accuracy and The number of sensors can be increased in order to prevent problems, but this is cost-effective. increases and causes difficulty in assembly. In addition, these sensors Due to the environment in which they are used, they can be easily scratched, deformed and as a result. they may fail.

Thanks to a user detection system and working method that includes strain gauge, the subject of the invention, for ceramic sanitary ware to perform some functions automatically. required user presence information, installation of ceramic sanitary ware on mounting surface with a strain gauge to be placed on the mounting element used during and thus, these problems are prevented.

Purpose of the Invention The purpose of the invention is to ensure that the user's existence is protected from light, reflection and similar external environment conditions. a user detection system with a strain gauge that can be detected unaffected, and development of the working method.

Another object of the invention is to ensure that the user entity is in the direction of the force applied to the strain gauge. with a user detection system and operating method that includes a strain gauge Another object of the invention is to ensure that the user entity is placed on the mounting surface of the ceramic sanitary ware. of the strain gauge, which is placed on the mounting element that ensures its fastening, It can be determined in the direction of the data it produces depending on the force applied to the element. It relates to a user detection system with a strain gauge and a method of operation.

Description of Figures Figure 1: Side view of the mount and strain gauge.

Figure 2: Side section view of the mount and strain gauge.

Figure 3: An exploded view of the user detection system components.

Figure 4: Exploded view showing the assembly of the user detection system.

Figure 5: Section view of the assembled user detection system.

Figure 6: Section showing a deformed assembly element in an assembled system is the view.

Figure 7: A view showing a deformed assembly element.

References 1 :Assembly element 11 :Strain gauge slot 12 : Connector slot 13 :conductor channel 14 :conductor channel strain gauge tip :conductor duct mounting element end 2 :Strain gauge 21 : Fastener hole Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is an assembly that enables the ceramic sanitary ware (5) to be fixed to the mounting surface (6). applied to the ceramic sanitary ware (5) with the strain gauge (2) located on the element (1). a user detection system including a strain gauge (2) where the force can be determined and the working relates to method. More specifically, the user's use of the ceramic sanitary ware (5) the ceramic sanitary ware (5) and the ceramic sanitary ware (5) Depending on the force transferred to the mounting element (1), the The strain gauge (2) generates different signals and the user presence is affected by these signals. a user detection system including a strain gauge (2) that allows the detection of relates to method.

In its most basic form, the subject of the invention is the user identification system, the ceramic sanitary ware (5). at least one mounting element (1), mounting element (1) different in the direction of the force positioned on it and applied to the mounting element (1). comprising at least one strain gauge (2) that generates signals.

In the inventive system, the ceramic sanitary ware (5) is placed on the mounting surface (6) with at least one, preferably with two mounting elements (1). Therefore, the user's ceramic health due to the force applied to the appliance (5) and the weight of the ceramic sanitary ware (5). Most of the force is transferred to the mounting element (1) and the magnitude of this force is user presence can be detected accordingly. The magnitude of the said force The strain gauge (2) is used in the inventive system in order to measure it.

In the application where the ceramic sanitary ware (5) is mounted with two mounting elements (1), Only one of the mounting elements (1) can have a strain gauge (2) or both There may also be a strain gauge (2) on the mounting element (1).

The strain gauge (2) has a fixed resistance and is This resistance changes depending on the deformation. Strain gauge in the inventive system (2) fixed on the mounting element (1), depending on the force applied to the mounting element (1). As a result, the deformation occurring on the surface of the mounting element (1) is determined.

More specifically, the force applied to the mounting element (1) is the force applied to the mounting element (1). It causes the surface to lengthen and the other surface to shorten. This elongation or Depending on the shortening, the length of the strain gauge (2) fixed to the mounting element (1) is also lengthens or shortens, its resistance changes and therefore different signals is sending.

The deformations occurring on the surface of the mounting element (1) are transmitted to the strain gauge (2) without loss. The strain gage (2) must be firmly attached to the mounting element (1) so that it can be transferred in some way. must be fixed in place. This fixing is done by at least one, preferably two, connection. It is performed using element (4). On the mounting element (1), strain There is at least one strain gauge slot (11) where the gauge (2) can be placed. This strain in the gauge housing (11), to be used to fix the strain gauge (2) to the mounting element (1) There is at least one, preferably two, connector slots (12) into which the connectors (4) can enter. takes. Similarly, at least one preferably two connections on the strain gauge (2). element hole (21) is located. Strain gauge (2) strain on mounting element (1) fasteners (4) after the gauge is placed in the socket (11) It is fixed to the connector slot (12) by passing through the hole (21) and thus It ensures that the strain gauge (2) is fixed on the mounting element (1).

The system, which is the subject of the invention, allows the signals produced by the strain gauge (2) to give meaningful data. contains at least one processing unit (7) to be converted. Any ceramic sanitary ware (5) When no force is applied, the signal produced by the strain gauge (2) is the reference signal value. It is recorded in the processing unit (7). The signal produced by the strain gauge (2) and the reference the difference between the signal value exceeds a predefined reference difference to the processing unit case, it is determined that the ceramic sanitary ware (5) has been used by a user. is being done. Preferably, the processing unit (7) can communicate with other devices and system, automatic toilet seat and similar that works automatically according to the presence of the user. conveys the information that the user uses the ceramic sanitary ware (5) to the components.

The signals produced by the strain gauge (2) are sent to meaningful data by the processing unit (7). To be converted, these data must be transferred to the processing unit (7) and this transfer The process is carried out with at least one conductor (3). The mounting element (1) is At least one conductor channel (13) through which the conductor (3) that will provide the connection can pass contains. One of the conductor channel strain gauge end (14) of said conductor channel (13) is a It has two ends, the other being the conductor channel mounting element end (15). Conductive (3) from the conductor duct strain gauge tip (14) and/or the conductor duct mount it enters or exits the mounting element (1) from its end (15). conductor channel strain The gauge tip (14) preferably opens into the strain gauge housing (11). Operation with strain gauge (2) The conductor (3), which will provide the connection between the unit (7), the conductor channel assembly element from the end (15) into the mounting element (1) and the conductor channel passes through the strain gauge end. By removing (14) it is connected to the strain gauge (2). Signal data by processing unit (7) After the evaluation, the existence of the user is detected and the relevant system is determined accordingly. components are provided to perform predefined automatic functions or It is prevented from performing a predefined function. In other words, the user When detected, the heating system can be activated, as long as the user's presence continues. Activation of the washing system can be delayed, first the user is detected and then If it is detected that the user has left, the washing system can be activated, the toilet seat can be closed and automatic functions including but not limited to can be realized.

The subject of the invention is the operating method of the user identification system; - the current signal value sent by the strain gauge (2) and the reference signal value and/or calculation of the difference between the reference montage signal value, - the current signal value sent by the strain gauge (2) with the reference signal value If the difference between notification of use by a user of the ceramic sanitary ware (5) and/or The current signal value sent by the strain gauge (2) and the reference assembly signal Providing information about the difference between produced by the strain gauge (2) when the ceramic sanitary ware (5) is not used. reference signal value, manual calibration after installation of the ceramic sanitary appliance (5) can be adjusted with the can be defined and selected according to the product type after installation and/or automatically by calibration to be performed automatically by the system. can be identified. In other words, the calibration will be performed manually. In the application where the reference signal value will be defined manually, after installation preferably by pressing a key, the processing unit (7) goes into calibration mode and Due to the weight of the ceramic sanitary ware (5), the current produced by the strain gauge (2) the signal value is recorded in the processing unit (7) as the reference signal value.

In the application where the calibration will be performed automatically, the strain gauge (2) The maximum signal value sent by the processing unit during the predefined period is the processing unit (7). automatically accepted as the reference signal value.

To decide whether the ceramic sanitary ware (5) has been used by a user required reference difference value, production in line with user and manufacturer requests and needs It can be adjusted during, during and/or after installation. processing unit (7) but the current signal sent by the strain gauge (2) with the reference signal value value is greater than the reference difference value, the user has decides it is.

In the operating method of the inventive user detection system, strain with reference signal value depending on the size of the difference between the signal value sent by the meter (2) also have information about the weight of the user who uses the ceramic sanitary ware (5). can be made. More specifically, users of different weights are on the strain gauge (2). Since it causes different deformations, it also has information about the weight of the user. can be made. In fact, the user is a child or adult and/or the related ceramic health It can also be determined by which user the device (5) is used, and it can be assigned to the processing unit. (7) functions of other connected components in line with user requests and needs. can be performed automatically.

For mounting the ceramic sanitary ware (5) on the mounting surface (6), the mounting element (1) is made of ceramic After passing the sanitary ware (5) through the hole on the mounting element (1), fixing the ceramic sanitary ware (5) with at least one fastener (4) to be placed is carried out. For the installation of the ceramic sanitary ware (5), the connection in question A rotational force is applied to the element (4) and depending on this rotational force the fastener (4) moves on the mounting element (1) and the ceramic sanitary ware (5) fixation is provided. The rotational force applied to the fastener (4) ceramic sanitary ware (5) and/or mounting surface (6) in case of excess may be damaged. For this purpose, an optimum rotation of the fastener (4) force is required. The rotational force applied to the connecting element (4), causes a deformation in the mounting element (1). desired torque produced by the strain gauge (2), depending on the deformation caused in the mounting element (1). signal value is recorded in the processing unit (7) as reference assembly signal value.

The signal produced by the strain gauge (2) depending on the applied turning force depending on the difference between the value of the reference assembly and the signal value of the (4) it can be detected to be loose, tight enough or too tight, and The person performing the installation can be informed about this. This informational image and/or audible information, and the system has at least one visual information in this application. and/or an acoustic warning element. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, visual and/or auditory warning element is located on the processing unit (7). visual warning element can be a light source, audible warning element can be a sound source, connection According to the tightness of the element (4), the person performing the installation will come out of the light source. It can also be informed by light and/or sound from the sound source. In practice, when the fastener (4) is being tightened, a yellow light will appear. informing with a green light when it reaches it, and a red light when it is over tightened can be provided.

The subject of the invention is a user detection system including strain gauge (2) and its working method. The presence of a user using the ceramic sanitary ware (5) can be caused by the effects of the external environment. unaffected, does not need to come into contact with or see the external environment, and the user It can be detected with a strain gauge (2) that is not in contact with the Thus, optical sensors The problems that may arise from the source are prevented, production and spare part costs are prevented. is reduced and the assembly process is simplified.

Claims (1)

CLIENTS The invention is a system that detects the force applied to the ceramic sanitary ware (5) and detects whether the ceramic sanitary ware (5) is used by the user, and its feature is that at least one mounting element (( 1) and that it contains at least one strain gauge (2) positioned on the mounting element (1) and producing different signals in the direction of the force applied to the mounting element (1). It is a user fixing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting element (1) has at least one strain gauge slot (11) on which the strain gauge (2) can be fixed. It is a user fixing system according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains at least one fastener (4) that enables the strain gauge (2) to be fixed on the mounting element (1). It is a user fixing system according to claim 3, characterized in that it contains at least one fastener hole (21) through which the strain gage (2) can pass through the fastener (4) to be used to fix the strain gage (2) to the mounting element (1). is being done. It is a user fixing system according to claim 3, characterized in that the mounting element (1) includes at least one fastener slot (12) into which the fastener (4) to be used for fixing the strain gauge (2) to the mounting element (1) can be fixed. is being done. It is a user detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains at least one conductor (3) that provides the transmission of signals generated by the strain gauge (2) depending on the deformation. It is a user detection system according to claim 6, characterized in that the mounting element (1) includes at least one conductor channel (13) that allows the conductor (3) to pass through the mounting element (1). It is a user detection system according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one conductor channel strain gauge end (14) where the conductor channel (13) enters or exits the mounting element (1) of the conductor (3) and opens into the strain gauge housing (11). and at least one conductor channel mounting element end (15) from which the conductor (3) enters or exits within the mounting element (1). It is a user detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes at least one processing unit (7), in which the signals produced by the strain gauge (2) are transmitted and the generated signals are converted into meaningful data. It is a user fixing system in accordance with claim 1, and its feature is that it provides at least one visual and/or device information that informs the user about the magnitude of the rotation force applied to the fastener (4) fixed to the mounting element (1) for mounting the ceramic sanitary ware (5) to the mounting surface (6). or it is characterized by containing an auditory warning element. It is a user detection system according to claim 10, characterized in that the said visual warning element is a light source. It is a user detection system according to claim 10, characterized in that the said audio warning element is a sound source. It is a user detection system according to claim 10, characterized in that the said visual and/or auditory warning element is located on the processing unit (7). The invention is to calculate the difference between the current signal value sent by the strain gauge (2) and the reference signal value and/or the reference mounting signal value of the system that detects the use of the ceramic sanitary ware (5) by the user by detecting the force applied to the ceramic sanitary ware (5). , - In case the difference between the reference signal value and the current signal value sent by the strain gauge (2) is more than the reference difference defined to the processing unit (7), it is reported that the ceramic sanitary appliance (5) is used by a user and/or sent by the strain gauge (2) It is characterized by providing information about the difference between the current signal value and the reference assembly signal value, including the process steps. It is a user detection system operating method in accordance with claim 14, and its feature is characterized by the fact that the reference signal value in question is defined by the manufacturer to the system according to the type of toilet bowl. It is a user detection system operating method according to claim 14, characterized in that the reference signal value is defined manually after installation. It is a user detection system operating method in accordance with Claim 16, and its feature is characterized in that in the application where the reference signal value will be adjusted manually, the system is put into the calibration mode after installation and the current signal value sent by the strain gauge (2) is recorded as the reference signal value. It is a user detection system operating method in accordance with claim 14, and its feature is characterized by the fact that the reference signal value in question is automatically defined by the system after installation. It is a user detection system operating method according to claim 18, and its feature is characterized by the fact that the most sent signal value is automatically recorded as the reference signal value by the strain gauge (2) during the predefined period in the application where the reference signal value is automatically defined. It is a user detection system operating method according to claim 14, characterized in that the predefined reference difference, used to decide whether the ceramic sanitary ware (5) is used by a user, is set during production and/or during installation and/or after installation. is being done. It is a user fixing system operating method in accordance with claim 14, and its feature is due to the deformation of the mounting element (1) caused by the rotational force applied to the fastener (4) placed on the mounting element (1) for the assembly of the ceramic sanitary ware (5) to the mounting surface (6). It is characterized by reporting that the fastener (4) is loose or sufficiently tight or is over-tightened, depending on the difference between the signal produced by the strain gauge (2) and the reference assembly signal value. It is a user detection system operating method in accordance with claim 21, and it is characterized by a visual and/or auditory notification that the fastener (4) is loose or sufficiently tight or over-tightened. It is a user detection system operating method in accordance with claim 14, and its feature is characterized by detecting the weight of the user using the ceramic sanitary ware (5) depending on the size of the difference between the reference signal value and the signal value sent by the strain gauge (2).