TWI757677B - Multi-function fixture and system thereof - Google Patents

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TWI757677B
TWI757677B TW109100776A TW109100776A TWI757677B TW I757677 B TWI757677 B TW I757677B TW 109100776 A TW109100776 A TW 109100776A TW 109100776 A TW109100776 A TW 109100776A TW I757677 B TWI757677 B TW I757677B
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A47K2210/00Combinations of water taps, soap dispensers and hand dryers
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    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
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    • E03C1/04Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03CDOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
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A systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user’s hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user’s hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.

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多功能盥洗裝置及其系統 Multifunctional toilet device and system thereof

本申請是於2018年8月7日提交的美國專利申請No.16/057,220的部分繼續申請(continuation-in-part application),並要求其優先權。該美國專利申請No.16/057,220的申請是於2016年6月8日提交,並於2018年8月7日公告的美國專利No.10,041,236的部分繼續申請,並要求其優先權。這兩項申請的全部內容均以引用的方式併入本文。 This application is a continuation-in-part application of, and claims priority to, US Patent Application No. 16/057,220, filed on August 7, 2018. The application of this US Patent Application No. 16/057,220 is a continuation-in-part of US Patent No. 10,041,236, which was filed on June 8, 2016 and published on August 7, 2018, and claims priority. The entire contents of both applications are incorporated herein by reference.

本申請是於2017年2月10日提交的美國專利申請No.29/593,674的部分繼續申請(continuation-in-part application),並要求其優先權,其全部內容均以引用的方式併入本文。 This application is a continuation-in-part application of, and claims priority to, US Patent Application No. 29/593,674, filed on February 10, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference .

本發明大體上涉及盥洗系統領域,更具體地說,本發明涉及一種具有盥洗裝置(fixture)的盥洗系統。特別地,本發明的一個優選實施例涉及一種用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,使用者在該裝置處接收皂液和水來洗手,並且多功能盥洗裝置提供洗手後烘乾的氣流。 The present invention generally relates to the field of toilet systems, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a toilet system having a toilet fixture. In particular, a preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a multifunctional toilet device for use in a toileting system where a user receives soap and water to wash their hands, and the multifunctional toilet device provides airflow for drying after washing.

正如本領域技術人員所知,盥洗室歷來包括獨立的皂液器、帶水龍頭的洗手池以及烘手機或毛巾架。皂液器可能位於洗手台之間,或位於方便多個洗手台使用的位置。當使用者使用皂液時,多餘的皂液可能會從皂液器中滴下。如果使用者事先把手放在水龍頭下,先把手弄濕,當 塗抹皂液時,水也會從使用者的手中滴下。如果皂液器不位於洗手池的上方,則多餘的皂液和/或水就會滴落在洗手池的檯面板上或滴落到地板上,且滴落的位置取決於皂液器的位置。此外,當使用者在洗手池和烘乾機或毛巾架之間移動時,多餘的水從使用者的手中滴落到洗手池檯面板上或滴落到地板上,滴落的位置取決於烘乾機或毛巾架的位置。洗手時需要在各位置之間移動,這導致了洗手間裡不期望出現的混亂。 As known to those skilled in the art, bathrooms have traditionally included a separate soap dispenser, a sink with a faucet, and a hand dryer or towel rail. Soap dispensers may be located between sinks, or in a location where multiple sinks can be used. When the user uses the soap, excess soap may drip from the soap dispenser. If the user has put their hands under the faucet beforehand, wet their hands first, when Water also drips from the user's hands when the soap is applied. If the soap dispenser is not located above the sink, excess soap and/or water can drip onto the sink countertop or onto the floor, depending on the location of the soap dispenser . Additionally, as the user moves between the sink and the dryer or towel rail, excess water drips from the user's hands onto the sink countertop or onto the floor, depending on the location of the drip. Location of dryer or towel rail. The need to move between locations when washing your hands results in an undesired mess in the restroom.

為了減少混亂,眾所周知,可在水龍頭旁加一個皂液器,且兩者均位於同一個洗手池的上方。然而,這仍然需要使用者移動到烘手機或毛巾架處。最近,開發了包括烘乾站的盥洗系統,該烘乾站同樣位於洗手池上方。如此,使用者手的清洗和烘乾的整個過程可以在不離開洗手池的情況下完成。 To reduce clutter, it is known to add a soap dispenser next to the faucet, both above the same sink. However, this still requires the user to move to the hand dryer or towel rail. More recently, toilet systems have been developed that include a drying station, which is also located above the sink. In this way, the entire process of washing and drying the user's hands can be completed without leaving the sink.

然而目前為止,與現有的盥洗系統相比,上述各位置需要給每個使用者提供更多的空間。增加一個烘乾站可能需要一個更大的洗手池。此外,皂液器、水龍頭和烘手機產生三個裝置,這三個裝置必須設置在盥洗系統的檯面板上,並排布在洗手池周圍。因此,需要為盥洗系統提供一個多功能盥洗裝置,使其合併每個分配功能,且不需要為每個使用者提供額外的空間就可以實現。 However, to date, each of these locations has required more space for each user than existing toilet systems. Adding a drying station may require a larger sink. In addition, the soap dispenser, faucet and hand dryer create three devices that must be placed on the countertop of the vanity system and arranged around the sink. Therefore, there is a need to provide a toilet system with a multifunctional toilet device that incorporates each dispensing function and can be achieved without providing additional space for each user.

本發明針對的是一種用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,該多功能盥洗裝置合併使用者洗手所需的每個分配功能,並且每個使用者不需要額外的空間。因此,本發明的主要目的是提供一種向使用者分配皂液和水的多功能盥洗裝置。本發明的另一目的是向使用者提供可視的指示器, 以根據需要將使用者引導到多功能盥洗裝置上的每個分配區域,來接皂液和水。本發明的又一目的是提供一種多功能盥洗裝置,該多功能盥洗裝置可以安裝在現有洗手台的空間內。本發明的又一目的是提供一種多功能盥洗裝置,該多功能盥洗裝置具有上述的一個或多個特徵,但使用最少的設備來相對簡單地製造、組裝和維護。 The present invention is directed to a multi-function toilet device for a toilet system that incorporates every dispensing function required by a user to wash their hands and does not require additional space per user. Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional toilet device that dispenses soap and water to a user. Another object of the present invention is to provide the user with a visual indicator, Soap and water can be accessed by directing the user to each dispensing area on the multifunctional toilet unit as needed. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional toilet device that can be installed in the space of an existing sink. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional toilet device having one or more of the features described above, but which is relatively simple to manufacture, assemble and maintain using minimal equipment.

所述多功能盥洗裝置包括第一支撐柱和第二支撐柱,其中每個支撐柱的第一端設置為安裝到多功能盥洗裝置的檯面板的上表面。支撐柱從檯面板向上延伸並朝著洗手池向前延伸,使得每個支撐柱的第二端位於多功能盥洗裝置的洗手池的上方。一連接部在每個支撐柱的第二端之間延伸,並位於多功能盥洗裝置的洗手池的上方。所述連接部包括分配皂液和水的出口,以便使用者洗手。所述多功能盥洗裝置還包括靠近每個出口的指示器,以向使用者指示每個出口的位置,和/或在洗手過程中將使用者引導到出口。位於每個出口附近的至少一個感測器識別使用者的手處於出口附近,並相應地分配皂液或水。所述多功能盥洗裝置中的控制器接收來自每個感測器的輸入,並啟動對應的泵、閥門等,以便在合適的出口輸送所需的產品。 The multifunctional toilet device includes a first support column and a second support column, wherein a first end of each support column is configured to be mounted to an upper surface of a countertop of the multifunctional toilet device. The support posts extend upwardly from the countertop and forward toward the sink, such that the second end of each support post is positioned above the sink of the multifunctional toilet. A connecting portion extends between the second ends of each support post and is located above the sink of the multifunctional toilet unit. The connection includes outlets for dispensing soap and water for the user to wash their hands. The multifunctional toilet device also includes an indicator proximate each outlet to indicate the location of each outlet to the user and/or to guide the user to the outlet during hand washing. At least one sensor located near each outlet recognizes that the user's hand is near the outlet and dispenses soap or water accordingly. A controller in the multifunctional toilet device receives input from each sensor and activates the corresponding pump, valve, etc. to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.

根據本發明的第一實施例,上述這些目的通過提供一種包括一洗手池和一多功能盥洗裝置的盥洗系統來實現。所述多功能盥洗裝置在所述洗手池上方延伸,用於分配皂液和水。所述裝置包括第一支撐柱、與所述第一支撐柱間隔開的第二支撐柱以及用於連接所述第一支撐柱與所述第二支撐柱的連接部。第一支撐柱中有第一通道,第二支撐柱中有第二通道。第一管道攜帶水穿過第一通道或第二通道,第二管道攜帶皂液穿過第 一通道或第二通道。所述連接部包括用於分配水的第一出口和用於分配皂液的第二出口。 According to a first embodiment of the present invention, these objects are achieved by providing a toilet system comprising a sink and a multifunctional toilet device. The multifunctional toilet unit extends over the sink for dispensing soap and water. The device includes a first support column, a second support column spaced apart from the first support column, and a connecting portion for connecting the first support column and the second support column. The first support column has a first channel, and the second support column has a second channel. The first pipe carries water through the first channel or the second channel, and the second pipe carries soap through the first channel. a channel or a second channel. The connection includes a first outlet for dispensing water and a second outlet for dispensing soap.

根據本發明的另一方面,所述多功能盥洗裝置為單個鑄件(single casting),所述第一支撐柱包括第一底座,所述第二支撐柱包括第二底座,所述第一底座和第二底座均設置為連接到洗手池上。所述盥洗系統包括圍繞洗手池至少一部分的檯面板,並且該檯面板具有用於容納所述第一底座一部分的第一孔,以及容納所述第二底座一部分的第二孔。 According to another aspect of the present invention, the multifunctional toilet device is a single casting, the first support post includes a first base, the second support post includes a second base, the first base and The second bases are all configured to be connected to the sink. The toilet system includes a countertop surrounding at least a portion of the sink, and the countertop has a first aperture for receiving a portion of the first base, and a second aperture for receiving a portion of the second base.

根據本發明的其他方面,在第一出口附近可安裝一曝氣器。所述曝氣器設有針對第一管道的入口,以增加水渦流。所述連接部包括一上表面和一下表面,曝氣器與所述連接部的下表面幾乎齊平。 According to other aspects of the invention, an aerator may be installed near the first outlet. The aerator is provided with an inlet to the first conduit to increase the water vortex. The connecting portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and the aerator is almost flush with the lower surface of the connecting portion.

根據本發明的其他方面,盥洗系統包括至少一個在所述連接部內靠近第一出口的感測器,以及至少一個在所述連接部內靠近第二出口的感測器。進一步地,所述連接部的下表面包括半透明材料,使得感測器能夠透過半透明材料進行感測。所述盥洗系統還包括識別第一出口的第一指示器以及識別第二出口的第二指示器。控制電路使得第一指示器和第二指示器中的每個指示器均能夠提醒使用者的手該放的位置。 According to other aspects of the invention, a toilet system includes at least one sensor within the connection portion proximate the first outlet, and at least one sensor within the connection portion proximate the second outlet. Further, the lower surface of the connecting portion includes a translucent material, so that the sensor can sense through the translucent material. The toilet system also includes a first indicator identifying the first outlet and a second indicator identifying the second outlet. The control circuit enables each of the first indicator and the second indicator to alert the user where the hand should be placed.

根據本發明的另一實施例,公開了一種用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,該用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置具有一檯面板以及位於該檯面板中的洗手池。所述用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置包括第一支撐柱、第二支撐柱以及一連接部。所述第一支撐柱具有第一端、第二端以及在所述第一支撐柱的第一端和第二端之間延伸的第一通道。同樣地,所述第二支撐柱具有第一端、第二端以及在所述第二支撐柱的第一端和第二端 之間延伸的第二通道。所述連接部在第一支撐柱和第二支撐柱之間延伸,並且包括皂液出口和出水口。所述用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置包括第一管道和第二管道,第一管道攜帶水穿過所述第一支撐柱或第二支撐柱,輸送至所述連接部上的出水口;第二管道攜帶皂液穿過所述第一支撐柱或第二支撐柱,輸送至所述連接部上的皂液出口。 According to another embodiment of the present invention, a multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system is disclosed, the multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system having a deck and a sink in the deck. The multifunctional toilet device for toilet system includes a first support column, a second support column and a connecting part. The first support post has a first end, a second end, and a first channel extending between the first and second ends of the first support post. Likewise, the second support post has a first end, a second end, and a first end and a second end at the second support post a second channel extending therebetween. The connecting portion extends between the first support column and the second support column, and includes a soap liquid outlet and a water outlet. The multifunctional toilet device for the toilet system includes a first pipe and a second pipe, the first pipe carries water through the first support column or the second support column, and is transported to the water outlet on the connection part; The second pipeline carries the soap through the first support column or the second support column, and is transported to the soap outlet on the connection part.

根據本發明的另一方面,所述連接部具有第一端和第二端。所述連接部的第一端與所述第一支撐柱的第二端連接,所述連接部的第二端與所述第二支撐柱的第二端連接。所述第一支撐柱的第一端包括第一安裝面,該第一安裝面設置為安裝到所述檯面板上。所述第一安裝面還包括貫穿其中並與所述第一通道連通的開口。同樣地,所述第二支撐柱的第一端包括安裝到所述檯面板上的第二安裝面,該第二安裝面還包括貫穿其中並與所述第二通道連通的開口。 According to another aspect of the present invention, the connecting portion has a first end and a second end. The first end of the connection part is connected with the second end of the first support column, and the second end of the connection part is connected with the second end of the second support column. The first end of the first support column includes a first mounting surface configured to be mounted on the counter top. The first mounting surface also includes an opening therethrough in communication with the first channel. Likewise, the first end of the second support column includes a second mounting surface mounted to the deck, the second mounting surface further including an opening therethrough in communication with the second passage.

根據本發明的另一方面,至少有一個感測器靠近出水口,並且至少有一個感測器靠近皂液出口。所述至少一個靠近出水口的感測器設置為向控制電路發送訊號,以從所述出水口分配水;所述至少一個靠近皂液出口的感測器設置為向控制電路發送訊號,以從所述皂液出口分配皂液。進一步地,所述第一管道貫穿所述第一通道,所述第二管道貫穿所述第二通道。 According to another aspect of the invention, at least one sensor is near the water outlet and at least one sensor is near the soap outlet. The at least one sensor near the water outlet is configured to send a signal to a control circuit to dispense water from the water outlet; the at least one sensor near the soap outlet is configured to send a signal to the control circuit to dispense water from the outlet. The soap outlet dispenses soap. Further, the first pipeline penetrates the first channel, and the second pipeline penetrates the second channel.

根據本發明的另一實施例,一種用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置,包括第一支撐柱和第二支撐柱,所述支撐柱大致為r形。所述大致為r形的第一支撐柱包括第一端、第二端以及貫穿所述第一支撐柱的第一通道。所述大致為r形的第二支撐柱分離於第一支撐柱,第二支撐柱包括第一 端、第二端以及貫穿所述第二支撐柱的第二通道。所述用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置還包括一連接部,該連接部具有第一端、第二端以及多個出口。所述連接部的第一端與所述第一支撐柱的第二端連接,所述連接部的第二端與所述第二支撐柱的第二端連接。 According to another embodiment of the present invention, a multifunctional toilet device for a sink includes a first support column and a second support column, and the support column is substantially r-shaped. The generally r-shaped first support post includes a first end, a second end, and a first channel extending through the first support post. The substantially r-shaped second support column is separated from the first support column, and the second support column includes the first support column. end, a second end, and a second channel extending through the second support post. The multifunctional toilet device for a sink also includes a connecting part, the connecting part has a first end, a second end and a plurality of outlets. The first end of the connection part is connected with the second end of the first support column, and the second end of the connection part is connected with the second end of the second support column.

根據本發明的另一方面,所述多個出口中的第一出口靠近所述連接部的第一端,所述多個出口中的第二出口靠近所述連接部的第二端。第一管道流體耦合至皂液泵,並貫穿第一通道而延伸至所述第一出口,而第二管道流體耦合至水閥,並貫穿第二通道而延伸至所述第二出口。 According to another aspect of the present invention, a first outlet of the plurality of outlets is proximate to the first end of the connecting portion, and a second outlet of the plurality of outlets is proximate to the second end of the connecting portion. A first conduit is fluidly coupled to the soap pump and extends through the first passage to the first outlet, and a second conduit is fluidly coupled to the water valve and extends through the second passage to the second outlet.

根據本發明的另一方面,第一指示器靠近所述第一出口,第二指示器靠近所述第二出口。同樣地,至少有一個感測器靠近所述第一出口,至少有一個感測器靠近所述第二出口。 According to another aspect of the invention, a first indicator is proximate the first outlet and a second indicator is proximate the second outlet. Likewise, at least one sensor is near the first outlet, and at least one sensor is near the second outlet.

結合以下說明和圖式考慮,將會更好地接受和理解本發明的上述及其他的方面和目的。然而,應當理解的是,以下描述雖然表明了本發明的優選實施例,但其通過說明的方式給出而並非限制。在不偏離本發明精神的情況下,可以在其範圍內作出許多變換和修改,本發明包括所有此類修改。 The above and other aspects and objects of the present invention will be better accepted and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following description, while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, is given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Numerous changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the invention without departing from its spirit, and the invention includes all such modifications.

10:盥洗系統 10: Toilet system

12:檯面板 12: Countertops

14:上表面 14: Upper surface

15:下表面 15: Lower surface

16:外邊緣 16: Outer edge

20:洗手池 20: wash basin

21:壁掛架 21: Wall Mount

22:第一側壁 22: First side wall

24:第二側壁 24: Second side wall

26:第三側壁 26: Third side wall

27:凸脊 27: Ridges

28:第四側壁 28: Fourth side wall

29:通道 29: Channel

31:格柵 31: Grille

33:返回管道 33: return pipe

40:殼體 40: Shell

42:第一側面 42: The first side

44:第二側面 44: Second side

46:前表面 46: Front Surface

60:排水系統 60: Drainage system

62:排水管道 62: Drainage pipes

63:後壁 63: Back Wall

64:前壁 64: Front Wall

65:下表面 65: Lower surface

66:排水口 66: drain

68:凹槽 68: Groove

70:排水管蓋 70: Drain cover

72:前表面 72: Front Surface

73:上表面 73: Upper surface

74:後表面 74: Back Surface

75:緩衝器 75: Buffer

76:突出部 76: Protrusion

77:第一表面 77: First Surface

78:第二表面 78: Second Surface

80:排水板 80: Drainage board

81:上腔室 81: Upper chamber

82:支撐件 82: Supports

83:下腔室 83: Lower chamber

84:開口 84: Opening

89:管道 89: Pipes

90:排水管 90: Drain pipe

100,500:多功能盥洗裝置 100,500: Multifunctional toilet unit

101:中心軸 101: Center shaft

103:開口 103: Opening

110,510:支撐柱 110,510: Support Post

110a:第一支撐柱 110a: First support column

110b:第二支撐柱 110b: Second support column

111:開口 111: Opening

112,112a,112b,512:第一端 112, 112a, 112b, 512: first end

114,114a,114b,514:第二端 114, 114a, 114b, 514: Second end

113,113a,113b,513:安裝面 113, 113a, 113b, 513: Mounting surface

115,115a,115b:彎折部分 115, 115a, 115b: Bending part

120,120a:通道 120, 120a: channel

122,522:凸台部 122,522: Boss part

123,523:前端 123,523: Front End

124,524:內壁 124,524: inner wall

125,525:後端 125,525: Backend

130,130a,130b,530:底座 130, 130a, 130b, 530: base

132:第一端 132: First End

134:第二端 134: Second End

135:螺母 135: Nut

136:第二截面 136: Second Section

137:上表面 137: Upper surface

139:通道 139: Channel

140:連接部 140: Connection part

142:第一端 142: First End

144:第二端 144: Second End

160:第一出口 160: The first exit

162:管道 162: Pipes

164:噴嘴 164: Nozzle

180:第二出口 180: Second Exit

182:管道 182: Pipes

190:可移動板 190: Removable Board

200:第三出口 200: The third exit

202,602:噴嘴 202,602: Nozzle

204,604:柵格 204,604: Grid

210,610:風機 210,610: Fans

215,615:導風管 215,615: Air duct

300,700:控制系統 300,700: Control System

301,701:感測器 301,701: Sensors

302,702:控制電路 302,702: Control circuits

303,703:回饋訊號 303,703: Feedback signal

304,704:處理器 304,704: Processor

305,705:LED 305,705: LED

306,706:記憶體 306,706: Memory

307,707:控制訊號 307,707: Control signal

310,710:皂液池 310,710: Soap Pool

312,712:液位檢測開關 312,712: Liquid level detection switch

314,714:液位檢測訊號 314,714: Liquid level detection signal

316,716:皂液泵 316,716: Soap Pump

318,718:控制訊號 318,718: Control signal

320,720:閥門 320,720: Valves

322,722:進水管路 322,722: Water inlet line

324,724:出水管路 324,724: Water outlet pipeline

326,726:控制訊號 326,726: Control signal

352,752:控制訊號 352,752: Control signal

354,754:過濾器 354,754: Filter

370,770:感測器 370,770: Sensors

371,771:開口 371,771: Opening

372,772:接近訊號 372,772: Proximity Signal

400,800:曝氣器 400,800: Aerator

401:第一端 401: First End

402,802:進水口 402,802: Water inlet

403:第二端 403: second end

404:通道 404: Channel

410:上殼體 410: Upper shell

411:上表面 411: Upper surface

412:第一壁段 412: First Wall Segment

414:第二壁段 414: Second Wall Segment

415:內表面 415: inner surface

416:下邊緣 416: Lower Edge

420:進氣室 420: Intake chamber

430:出氣室 430: Exhaust Chamber

450:下殼體 450: Lower shell

460:外周面 460: Peripheral surface

462:上表面 462: Upper surface

464:下表面 464: Lower Surface

470:通道 470: Channel

480:噴嘴 480: Nozzle

503:開口 503: Opening

510a:垂直部 510a: Vertical part

510b:傾斜部 510b: Slope

511,511a,511b:開口 511, 511a, 511b: Openings

515:彎曲部 515: Bend

520:通道 520: channel

520a:第一通道 520a: first channel

520b:第二通道 520b: Second channel

530a:第一底座 530a: First base

530b:第二底座 530b: Second base

532:第一端 532: First End

534:第二端 534: Second End

535:螺母 535: Nut

536:第二部分 536: Part II

537:安裝板 537: Mounting Plate

539:通道 539: Channel

539a:第一通道 539a: First channel

539b:第二通道 539b: Second channel

540:延伸部 540: Extensions

542:第一端 542: First End

544:第二端 544: Second End

560:第一出口 560: The first exit

562,582:管道 562,582: Pipes

564:噴嘴 564: Nozzle

580:第二出口 580: Second Exit

600:第三出口 600: The third exit

H:高度 H: height

L:長度 L: length

α:第一角度 α: first angle

β:第二角度 β: second angle

透過參考以下圖式的示例性而非限制性的實施例,構成本發明優點和特徵的明確概念以及本發明提供的典型結構的構造和操作方式的明確概念將變得更加顯而易見,圖式中顯示的實施例構成本說明書的一部分,其中,各視圖中相同的元件符號指示相同的部件。 An explicit conception of the construction and operation of the typical structures provided by the invention will become more apparent by reference to the illustrative and non-limiting embodiments of the following drawings, which constitute the advantages and features of the invention, and are shown in the drawings. The embodiments of the invention form a part of this specification, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views.

第1圖是根據本發明一個實施例的包括多功能盥洗裝置的盥 洗系統的立體圖;第2圖是第1圖的盥洗系統的前視圖;第3圖是第1圖的盥洗系統的俯視圖;第4圖是第1圖的盥洗系統的側視圖;第5圖是沿第3圖中線5-5的盥洗系統的剖視圖;第6圖是按照本發明一個實施例的多功能盥洗裝置的立體圖;第7圖是第6圖的多功能盥洗裝置的前視圖;第8圖是第6圖的多功能盥洗裝置的仰視圖;第9圖是第6圖的多功能盥洗裝置的右視圖;第10圖是第6圖的多功能盥洗裝置的左視圖;第11圖是沿第7圖中線11-11的多功能盥洗裝置的剖視圖;第12圖是沿第7圖中線12-12的多功能盥洗裝置的剖視圖;第13圖是沿第7圖中線13-13的多功能盥洗裝置的剖視圖;第14圖是移除第6圖中多功能盥洗裝置的上表面的部分俯視圖;第15圖是沿第7圖中線15-15的多功能盥洗裝置一個支撐柱的剖視圖;第16圖是沿第7圖中線16-16的多功能盥洗裝置一個支撐柱的剖視圖;第17圖是表示第1圖盥洗系統的控制系統的方塊圖;第18圖是用於第1圖盥洗系統的排水管道的局部立體圖; 第19圖是用於第1圖洗系統的排水管蓋一個實施例的局部立體圖;第20圖是用於第1圖盥洗系統的排水管道的俯視圖;第21圖是第19圖的排水管蓋的俯視圖;第22圖是根據排水管蓋另一實施例的用於盥洗系統的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的剖視圖;第23圖是根據排水管蓋另一實施例的用於盥洗系統的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的剖視圖;第24圖是根據排水管道另一實施例的用於盥洗系統的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的剖視圖;第25圖是第24圖的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的前視剖視圖;第26圖是第24圖的洗手池以及排水管道的俯視剖視圖;第27圖是第24圖的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的側視剖視圖;第28圖是根據排水管道另一實施例的用於盥洗系統的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的剖視圖;第29圖是第28圖的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的前視剖視圖;第30圖是第28圖的洗手池以及排水管道的俯視剖視圖;第31圖是第28圖的洗手池、排水管道以及排水管蓋的側視剖視圖; 第32圖是按照本發明一個實施例的從裝置分配空氣的局部流向圖;第33A圖是穿過第22圖中排水管蓋的從裝置分配空氣的局部流向圖;第33B圖是利用第22圖的排水管蓋分配洗手池內空氣的局部流向圖;第34A圖是穿過第23圖中排水管蓋的從裝置分配空氣的局部流向圖;第34B圖是利用第23圖的排水管蓋分配洗手池內空氣的局部流向圖;第35圖是根據本發明一個實施例的洗手池內空氣回流的局部流向圖;第36圖是根據本發明另一實施例的洗手池內空氣回流的局部流向圖;第37圖是根據本發明一個實施例的示出空氣從裝置出發、在洗手池內以及回到風機的再迴圈的流向圖;第38圖是用於盥洗系統裝置的曝氣器一個實施例的立體圖;第39圖是第38圖的曝氣器的俯視圖;第40圖是第38圖的曝氣器的一視角的側視圖;第41圖是第38圖的曝氣器的另一視角的側視圖;第42圖是沿第40圖中線42-42的第38圖的曝氣器的剖視圖;第43圖是沿第40圖中線43-43的第38圖的曝氣器的剖視圖; 第44圖是按照本發明另一實施例的多功能盥洗裝置的立體圖;第45圖是第44圖的多功能盥洗裝置的前視圖;第46圖是第44圖的多功能盥洗裝置的仰視圖;第47圖是第44圖的多功能盥洗裝置的右視圖;第48圖是第44圖的多功能盥洗裝置的左視圖;第49圖是沿第45圖中線49-49的多功能盥洗裝置的剖視圖;第50圖是沿第45圖中線50-50的多功能盥洗裝置的剖視圖;第51圖是沿第45圖中線51-51的多功能盥洗裝置的剖視圖;第52圖是第44圖中移除上表面的多功能盥洗裝置的局部俯視圖;第53圖是沿第45圖中線53-53的多功能盥洗裝置的支撐柱的剖視圖;第54圖是沿第45圖中線54-54的多功能盥洗裝置的支撐柱的另一剖視圖;第55圖用於表示組合有第44圖的多功能盥洗裝置的盥洗系統的控制系統的方塊圖。 FIG. 1 is a toilet including a multifunctional toilet device according to one embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of the toilet system; Figure 2 is a front view of the toilet system of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a top view of the toilet system of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a side view of the toilet system of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the toilet system along line 5-5; Figure 6 is a perspective view of a multifunctional toilet device according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is a front view of the multifunctional toilet device of Figure 6; Figure 8 is a bottom view of the multifunctional toilet device of Figure 6; Figure 9 is a right side view of the multifunctional toilet device of Figure 6; Figure 10 is a left side view of the multifunctional toilet device of Figure 6; Figure 11 Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional toilet device along line 11-11 in Figure 7; Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional toilet device taken along line 12-12 in Figure 7; Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view along line 13 in Figure 7 -13 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional toilet device; Figure 14 is a partial top view with the upper surface of the multifunctional toilet device removed in Figure 6; Figure 15 is a multifunctional toilet device along the line 15-15 in Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a support column; Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a support column of a multifunctional toilet device along line 16-16 in Fig. 7; Fig. 17 is a block diagram showing the control system of the toilet system in Fig. 1; Fig. 18 is a a partial perspective view of the drain pipe for the toilet system of Figure 1; Fig. 19 is a partial perspective view of one embodiment of the drain cover for the toilet system of Fig. 1; Fig. 20 is a top view of the drain pipe for the toilet system of Fig. 1; Fig. 21 is the drain cover of Fig. 19 Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of a sink, a drain pipe and a drain cover for a toilet system according to another embodiment of a drain cover; Figure 23 is a toilet system according to another embodiment of a drain cover Figure 24 is a cross-sectional view of a sink, a drain pipe and a drain cover for a toilet system according to another embodiment of the drain pipe; Front sectional view of the sink, drain pipe and drain cover; Figure 26 is a top sectional view of the sink and drain of Figure 24; Figure 27 is the side of the sink, drain and drain cover of Figure 24 Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view of a sink, a drain and a drain cover for a toilet system according to another embodiment of the drain; Figure 29 is a sectional view of the sink, drain and drain cover of Figure 28 Front sectional view; Fig. 30 is a top sectional view of the sink and drain pipe of Fig. 28; Fig. 31 is a side sectional view of the sink, drain pipe and drain cover of Fig. 28; Fig. 32 is a partial flow diagram of distributing air from a device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 33A is a partial flow diagram of distributing air from a device through the drain pipe cover in Fig. 22; Fig. 34A is a partial flow diagram of the air distributed from the device through the drain cover in Fig. 23; Fig. 34B is a partial flow diagram using the drain cover in Fig. 23 Figure 35 is a partial flow diagram of the air return in the wash basin according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 36 is a partial flow diagram of the air return in the wash basin according to another embodiment of the present invention Flow diagram; Figure 37 is a flow diagram showing the recirculation of air from the device, in the sink, and back to the fan, according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 38 is an aerator for a toilet system device A perspective view of an embodiment; Fig. 39 is a top view of the aerator of Fig. 38; Fig. 40 is a side view of the aerator of Fig. 38 from a perspective; Fig. 41 is a side view of the aerator of Fig. 38 Side view from another perspective; Fig. 42 is a cross-sectional view of the aerator of Fig. 38 along the line 42-42 in Fig. 40; Fig. 43 is the aerator of Fig. 38 along the line 43-43 in Fig. 40. Sectional view of the gas holder; Fig. 44 is a perspective view of a multifunctional toilet device according to another embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 45 is a front view of the multifunctional toilet device of Fig. 44; Fig. 46 is a bottom view of the multifunctional toilet device of Fig. 44 Figure 47 is a right side view of the multifunctional toilet device of Figure 44; Figure 48 is a left side view of the multifunctional toilet device of Figure 44; Figure 49 is a multifunctional toilet along line 49-49 in Figure 45 A cross-sectional view of the device; Figure 50 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional toilet device taken along line 50-50 in Figure 45; Figure 51 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional toilet device taken along line 51-51 in Figure 45; Figure 52 is Fig. 44 is a partial top view of the multifunctional toilet device with the upper surface removed; Fig. 53 is a cross-sectional view of the support post of the multifunctional toilet device taken along the line 53-53 in Fig. 45; Another cross-sectional view of the support column of the multi-function toilet device of line 54-54; Fig. 55 is used to represent a block diagram of the control system of the toilet system incorporating the multi-function toilet device of Fig. 44.

在描述本發明附圖示出的優選實施例時,為了清晰起見,將使用特定的術語。然而,本發明並不限於所選擇的特定術語,並且應當理解,每個特定術語包括以類似方式運作而達到類似目的的所有等同技術。例如,經常使用連接、附接或類似的術語。這些連接不限於直接連接,還包括本領域技術人員認為是等同的通過其他部件的連接。 In describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all equivalent technologies that operate in a similar manner to achieve a similar purpose. For example, connected, attached or similar terms are often used. These connections are not limited to direct connections, but also include connections through other components that are considered equivalent by those skilled in the art.

參照以下說明中詳細描述的非限制性實施例,本發明各個特徵和有利細節將得到更充分的解釋。 Various features and advantageous details of the invention will be more fully explained with reference to the non-limiting examples detailed in the following description.

在整個說明書中,可能使用了表示方向的各種術語,例如左和右、前和後、上和下、頂部和底部等。這些方向並不是為了限制,而是用於描述圖式中各零部件之間的相互關係。除非相互排斥,否則應該想到這些部件位置可以顛倒,例如,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下將一部件翻轉或上下顛倒。 Throughout the specification, various terms indicating orientation may be used, such as left and right, front and back, top and bottom, top and bottom, and the like. These directions are not intended to be limiting, but are used to describe the interrelationships between the various components in the drawings. Unless mutually exclusive, it is contemplated that the positions of these components may be reversed, eg, a component may be turned upside down or turned upside down without departing from the scope of the present invention.

首先參考第1圖,繪示了根據本發明一實施例的盥洗系統(lavatory system)10。盥洗系統10包括檯面板(deck)12,檯面板12設置為安裝在牆上。同時參考第5圖,壁掛架(wall mounts)21固定在牆上,檯面板12固定在壁掛架21上。檯面板12具有上表面14和外邊緣16,外邊緣16從上表面14向下延伸並圍繞檯面板12。洗手池(basin)20位於檯面板12內部。按照本發明的一個實施例,檯面板12和洗手池20可以一體成型為一個單一部件。按照本發明的另一實施例,洗手池20可以安裝到檯面板12上。進一步考慮,盥洗系統10可以是獨立的,由地板支撐,而不安裝到牆上。除了包括壁掛架21,一支撐架(圖未繪示)可以從地板或其他表面向上延伸,並將盥洗系統10安裝在支撐架之表面。 Referring first to FIG. 1, a lavatory system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The toilet system 10 includes a deck 12 that is configured to be mounted on a wall. Also referring to FIG. 5 , wall mounts 21 are fixed to the wall, and the countertop 12 is fixed to the wall mounts 21 . The deck 12 has an upper surface 14 and an outer edge 16 extending downwardly from the upper surface 14 and surrounding the deck 12 . A basin 20 is located inside the countertop 12 . According to one embodiment of the present invention, the countertop 12 and the sink 20 may be integrally formed as a single piece. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sink 20 may be mounted to the countertop 12 . Considered further, the toilet system 10 could be freestanding, supported by the floor, rather than mounted to a wall. In addition to including the wall mount 21, a support frame (not shown) may extend upwardly from the floor or other surface and mount the toilet system 10 on the surface of the support frame.

洗手池20是檯面板12的上表面14下方的凹陷區域,並設置為容置分配到盥洗系統的產品。根據圖式的實施例,洗手池20包括第一側壁22(同時參見第3圖)和第二側壁24,其中第二側壁24與第一側壁22相對。第二側壁24與第一側壁22中的每一側壁均與安裝盥洗系統10的牆體垂直 正交,並遠離該牆體。洗手池20還包括從上邊緣向下延伸的第三側壁26,第三側壁26沿洗手池20的後部與檯面板12的上表面14連接,並在第一側壁22和第二側壁24之間延伸。同時參考第5圖,第三側壁26向下延伸,且其下端部分地形成洗手池20底部的排水管道62。洗手池20還包括從上邊緣向下延伸的第四側壁28,第四側壁28沿洗手池20的前部與檯面板12的上表面14連接,並且也在第一側壁22和第二側壁24之間延伸。洗手池20的第四側壁28從洗手池20的前邊緣向內並向下傾斜,直至排水管道62的前邊緣。雖然結合圖式實施例對洗手池20做了詳細描述,但應當理解,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,本領域技術人員能理解洗手池20可以採用各種形狀。 The sink 20 is a recessed area below the upper surface 14 of the counter top 12 and is configured to receive products that are dispensed to the toilet system. According to the illustrated embodiment, the sink 20 includes a first side wall 22 (see also FIG. 3 ) and a second side wall 24 , wherein the second side wall 24 is opposite the first side wall 22 . Each of the second side wall 24 and the first side wall 22 is perpendicular to the wall on which the toilet system 10 is installed Orthogonal and away from the wall. The sink 20 also includes a third side wall 26 extending downwardly from the upper edge, the third side wall 26 is connected to the upper surface 14 of the counter top 12 along the rear of the sink 20 and between the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 extend. Referring also to FIG. 5 , the third side wall 26 extends downward, and the lower end of the third side wall 26 partially forms the drain duct 62 at the bottom of the sink 20 . The sink 20 also includes a fourth side wall 28 extending downwardly from the upper edge, the fourth side wall 28 is connected to the upper surface 14 of the counter top 12 along the front of the sink 20, and also in the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 extend between. The fourth side wall 28 of the sink 20 slopes inwardly and downwardly from the front edge of the sink 20 to the front edge of the drain conduit 62 . Although the sink 20 is described in detail in conjunction with the illustrated embodiments, it should be understood that those skilled in the art will appreciate that the sink 20 may take various shapes without departing from the scope of the present invention.

盥洗系統10包括殼體40,該殼體40位於檯面板12的下方,並圍繞盥洗系統10的下部延伸。根據圖示的實施例,殼體40包括第一側面42和第二側面44,其中第二側面42與第一側面44相對。第一側面42和第二側面44的後邊緣均與安裝盥洗系統10的牆體鄰接。第一側面42和第二側面44均向前延伸,與所述牆體垂直正交。所述殼體40的前表面46向下延伸,並從檯面板12的下表面15向後延伸。前表面46延伸至第一側面42和第二側面44的高度。按照本發明的一個實施例,第一側面42、第二側面44以及前表面46均延伸至地板。按照本發明的另一實施例,第一側面42、第二側面44以及前表面46均延伸至地板上方的某一高度。前表面46從鄰近檯面板12下表面15的地方向後傾斜。應當理解,若殼體不延伸到地板,則殼體40包括一底面(圖未繪示)。可選地,殼體可在由第一側面42、第二側面44、前表面46以及安裝盥洗系統10的牆體的外邊緣所定義的底部上開口。殼體40將位於檯面板12下方的盥洗系統10的部件包圍起來,以保護這些部件,並 為盥洗系統10提供美觀的外觀。雖然結合圖式實施例對殼體40做了詳細描述,但應當理解,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,本領域技術人員能理解到殼體40可以採用各種形狀。 The toilet system 10 includes a housing 40 located below the countertop 12 and extending around the lower portion of the toilet system 10 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the housing 40 includes a first side 42 and a second side 44 , wherein the second side 42 is opposite the first side 44 . The rear edges of both the first side 42 and the second side 44 abut the wall on which the toilet system 10 is installed. Both the first side 42 and the second side 44 extend forward and are perpendicular to the wall. The front surface 46 of the housing 40 extends downwardly and rearwardly from the lower surface 15 of the deck 12 . The front surface 46 extends to the height of the first side 42 and the second side 44 . According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first side 42, the second side 44, and the front surface 46 all extend to the floor. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the first side 42, the second side 44, and the front surface 46 all extend to a certain height above the floor. The front surface 46 slopes rearwardly from adjacent the lower surface 15 of the deck 12 . It should be understood that if the casing does not extend to the floor, the casing 40 includes a bottom surface (not shown). Optionally, the housing may be open at the bottom defined by the first side 42, the second side 44, the front surface 46, and the outer edge of the wall on which the toilet system 10 is mounted. The housing 40 encloses the components of the toilet system 10 below the countertop 12 to protect these components, and Provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the toilet system 10 . Although the housing 40 is described in detail in conjunction with the illustrated embodiments, it should be understood that those skilled in the art will appreciate that the housing 40 may take various shapes without departing from the scope of the present invention.

盥洗系統10還包括排水系統(drain systerm)60,該排水系統60橫跨洗手池20的寬度縱向地延伸。同時參考第18至第21圖,排水系統60包括排水管道(drain channel)62和排水管蓋(drain cap)70。根據圖式的實施例,排水管道62大致為u形。排水管道62包括沿洗手池20寬度方向延伸的後壁63和前壁64。排水管道62的後壁63可與洗手池20的第三側壁26共面,並形成一個連續的表面。可選地,排水管道62與洗手池20的第三側壁26相偏移,在洗手池20的下表面(未繪示)形成一條通道。排水管道62包括下表面65,該下表面65也在後壁63和前壁64之間沿洗手池20的寬度方向延伸。排水管道62的下表面65中的開口66使得洗手池20中的廢水排放進排水管(drainpipe)90(如第5圖所示)。排水口66的外邊緣包括一對凹槽68,其中一個凹槽68位於排水口66的後面,而另一個凹槽68位於排水口66的前面。每個凹槽68設置為容納排水管蓋70處的突出部76,正如在下文更詳細地討論的。 The toilet system 10 also includes a drain system 60 that extends longitudinally across the width of the sink 20 . Referring also to FIGS. 18 to 21 , the drainage system 60 includes a drain channel 62 and a drain cap 70 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the drainage conduit 62 is generally U-shaped. The drain duct 62 includes a rear wall 63 and a front wall 64 extending in the width direction of the sink 20 . The rear wall 63 of the drain conduit 62 may be coplanar with the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 and form a continuous surface. Optionally, the drain duct 62 is offset from the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 to form a channel on the lower surface (not shown) of the sink 20 . The drain duct 62 includes a lower surface 65 that also extends along the width of the sink 20 between the rear wall 63 and the front wall 64 . The opening 66 in the lower surface 65 of the drain pipe 62 allows waste water from the sink 20 to drain into a drainpipe 90 (shown in Figure 5). The outer edge of the drain 66 includes a pair of grooves 68 , one of which is located behind the drain 66 and the other groove 68 is located in front of the drain 66 . Each groove 68 is configured to receive a protrusion 76 at the drain cover 70, as discussed in greater detail below.

排水管蓋70可拆卸地安裝在排水系統60內。排水管蓋70包括前表面72、後表面74以及上表面73,其中,上表面73跨越在前表面72和後表面74之間,且前表面72、後表面74以及上表面73均沿排水管道62的寬度延伸。前表面72和後表面74均具有突出部76,且所述突出部76從各自的表面向下延伸。突出部76包括第一表面77和第二表面78,第一表面77與相應的前表面72或後表面74大致共面並向下突出;第二表面78與第一表面77大 致垂直正交並向外突出。優選地,排水管蓋70和突出部76由片狀材料構成,例如不銹鋼。片狀材料的厚度提供足夠的剛性,使得排水管蓋70從排水管道62中拆卸時能保持其所需的形狀。然而,每個突出部76的寬度以及用於排水管蓋70的片狀材料的厚度使得突出部76在施加力時能夠向內偏轉。這種力為,例如,將排水管蓋70插入排水管道時可能施加的力。當排水管蓋70插入到排水管道中時,每個突出部76向內偏轉,且每個突出部76通過排水口66邊緣的凹槽68插入。突出部76之第一表面77的高度等於或大於排水管道62之下表面65的厚度。如此,當排水管蓋70繼續插入時,突出部76延伸穿過下表面65。製作突出部76的材料具有彈性,一旦突出部76完全穿過排水管道62中的開口66,它就會回到初始位置。每個突出部76的第二表面78在排水管道下表面65的下方延伸,從而使得排水管蓋70始終保持在排水管道62內。對每個突出部76施加壓力,使突出部76再次向內偏置足夠的距離,從而使第二表面78從下表面65的下方以及排水管道62的開口66邊緣移動,進而使得排水管蓋70從排水管道62中拆卸。 The drain cover 70 is removably mounted within the drain system 60 . The drain cover 70 includes a front surface 72, a rear surface 74, and an upper surface 73, wherein the upper surface 73 spans between the front surface 72 and the rear surface 74, and the front surface 72, the rear surface 74 and the upper surface 73 are all along the drain conduit 62 width extension. Both the front surface 72 and the rear surface 74 have protrusions 76 that extend downwardly from the respective surfaces. The protrusion 76 includes a first surface 77 that is substantially coplanar with the corresponding front surface 72 or rear surface 74 and a second surface 78 that projects downwardly; the second surface 78 is larger than the first surface 77 Vertically orthogonal and protruding outwards. Preferably, the drain cover 70 and protrusions 76 are constructed of sheet material, such as stainless steel. The thickness of the sheet material provides sufficient rigidity to allow drain cover 70 to retain its desired shape when removed from drain conduit 62 . However, the width of each tab 76 and the thickness of the sheet material used for the drain cover 70 allow the tabs 76 to deflect inwardly when a force is applied. This force is, for example, the force that might be exerted when inserting the drain cover 70 into the drain. When the drain cover 70 is inserted into the drain pipe, each protrusion 76 is deflected inwardly and each protrusion 76 is inserted through the groove 68 in the edge of the drain port 66 . The height of the first surface 77 of the protrusion 76 is equal to or greater than the thickness of the lower surface 65 of the drainage pipe 62 . As such, as the drain cover 70 continues to be inserted, the protrusions 76 extend through the lower surface 65 . The material from which the protrusions 76 are made is elastic, and once the protrusions 76 have fully passed through the opening 66 in the drain conduit 62, it will return to its original position. The second surface 78 of each protrusion 76 extends below the drain conduit lower surface 65 so that the drain conduit cover 70 remains within the drain conduit 62 at all times. Pressure is applied to each tab 76, again biasing tab 76 inwardly enough to move second surface 78 from below lower surface 65 and the edge of opening 66 of drain conduit 62, thereby causing drain cap 70 Remove from drain line 62.

進一步考慮,排水管蓋70的前表面72和後表面74均包括一系列的緩衝器(bumper)75,所述緩衝器75貼附在前表面72和後表面74之表面上,並沿排水管蓋70的長度方向間隔排列。緩衝器75裝配在排水管蓋70的前表面72與排水管道62的前壁64之間,同時裝配在排水管蓋70的後表面74與排水管道62的後壁63之間。緩衝器75限定了表面之間的壓配合(press fit),並幫助排水管蓋70對準排水管道62。另外,由於排水管蓋70優選由金屬材料製成,例如不銹鋼,而洗手池20和排水管道62優選由合成樹脂材料、石材或其組合材料製成,因此當排水管蓋70插入或移出排水管道時, 緩衝器75有助於避免排水管蓋70損壞排水管道62。 Considering further, the front surface 72 and the rear surface 74 of the drain cover 70 each include a series of bumpers 75 attached to the surfaces of the front and rear surfaces 72 and 74 and along the drain pipe The covers 70 are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction. The bumper 75 is fitted between the front surface 72 of the drain pipe cover 70 and the front wall 64 of the drain pipe 62 , and is also fitted between the rear surface 74 of the drain pipe cover 70 and the rear wall 63 of the drain pipe 62 . Bumper 75 defines a press fit between the surfaces and helps align drain cover 70 with drain conduit 62 . In addition, since the drain cover 70 is preferably made of a metal material, such as stainless steel, while the sink 20 and the drain pipe 62 are preferably made of synthetic resin material, stone, or a combination thereof, when the drain cover 70 is inserted into or removed from the drain hour, Bumper 75 helps prevent drain cover 70 from damaging drain conduit 62 .

進一步地,排水管蓋70的上表面73可設置為說明引導從裝置100處分配的氣流方向。正如將在下文更詳細討論的,多功能盥洗裝置100能夠在使用者洗手後將氣流有效地分配到洗手池20內,以烘乾使用者的手。進一步參考第32圖至第37圖,氣流方向用第32圖至第37圖中的箭頭表示。空氣從多功能盥洗裝置100向下流動,並首先碰到洗手池20的第四側壁48,第四側壁48向下傾斜,直至洗手池20的後部。氣流大致沿著第四側壁48的斜坡流向排水管道62。 Further, the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70 may be configured to illustrate the direction of directing the air flow distributed from the device 100 . As will be discussed in greater detail below, the multifunction toilet device 100 is capable of efficiently distributing airflow into the sink 20 to dry the user's hands after the user has washed their hands. With further reference to Figures 32-37, the direction of airflow is indicated by arrows in Figures 32-37. Air flows downward from the multifunctional toilet device 100 and first hits the fourth side wall 48 of the sink 20 which slopes downward to the rear of the sink 20 . The airflow generally follows the slope of the fourth side wall 48 toward the drain conduit 62 .

根據本發明的一個實施例,排水管蓋70可設置為引導氣流朝向洗手池20的第三側壁26。參考第22圖,排水管蓋70的前表面72可以長於後表面74。因此,上表面73從前壁64向下傾斜到排水管道62的後壁63。第一角度α,其定義為排水管蓋70後表面74與上表面73之間的夾角,第一角度α為鈍角。第二角度β,其定義為排水管蓋70前表面72與上表面73之間的夾角,第二角度β為銳角。如第22圖所示,排水管蓋70可設置為:其上表面73與洗手池20的第四側壁28共面。空氣繼續從洗手池的第四側壁28沿著排水管蓋70的上表面73流動,直到與洗手池20的第三側壁26相交。然後,空氣沿著洗手池20的第三側壁26和排水管蓋70的上表面73左右偏轉,從而流向洗手池20的第一側壁22和第二側壁24。 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the drain cover 70 may be configured to direct airflow toward the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 . Referring to FIG. 22 , the front surface 72 of the drain cover 70 may be longer than the rear surface 74 . Accordingly, the upper surface 73 slopes downward from the front wall 64 to the rear wall 63 of the drain duct 62 . The first angle α is defined as the included angle between the rear surface 74 of the drain pipe cover 70 and the upper surface 73 , and the first angle α is an obtuse angle. The second angle β, which is defined as the included angle between the front surface 72 and the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70 , is an acute angle. As shown in FIG. 22 , the drain cover 70 may be arranged such that its upper surface 73 is coplanar with the fourth side wall 28 of the sink 20 . Air continues to flow from the fourth side wall 28 of the sink along the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70 until it intersects the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 . The air is then deflected left and right along the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 and the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70 to flow to the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 of the sink 20 .

根據本發明的另一實施例,排水管蓋70可設置為引導氣流沿洗手池20的第三側壁26向上流動。參考第23圖,排水管蓋70的前表面72短於後表面74。因此,上表面73從前壁64向上傾斜到排水管道62的後壁63。第一角度α,其定義為排水管蓋70後表面74與上表面73之間的夾角,第一 角度α為銳角。第二角度β,其定義為排水管蓋70前表面72與上表面73之間的夾角,第二角度β為鈍角。根據本發明的一個實施例,排水管蓋70設置為:其上表面73向上的角度與洗手池20的第四側壁28向下的角度相似。當空氣繼續從洗手池的第四側壁28流動到排水管蓋70的上表面73時,空氣向上偏轉。當氣流與洗手池20的第三側壁26相交時,空氣沿著洗手池的第三側壁26進一步向左右偏轉。因此,與上述(第22圖)沿排水管蓋70的上表面73流動相比,氣流沿著第三側壁26以大致向上和向外的方式,如第34B圖所示,流向洗手池的第一側壁22和第二側壁24。 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the drain cover 70 may be configured to direct airflow up the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 . Referring to FIG. 23 , the front surface 72 of the drain cover 70 is shorter than the rear surface 74 . Accordingly, the upper surface 73 slopes upward from the front wall 64 to the rear wall 63 of the drain duct 62 . The first angle α, which is defined as the angle between the rear surface 74 and the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70, the first The angle α is an acute angle. The second angle β, which is defined as the included angle between the front surface 72 and the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70 , is an obtuse angle. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the drain cover 70 is arranged such that the upward angle of its upper surface 73 is similar to the downward angle of the fourth side wall 28 of the sink 20 . As air continues to flow from the fourth side wall 28 of the sink to the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70, the air is deflected upward. When the airflow intersects the third side wall 26 of the sink 20, the air is deflected further left and right along the third side wall 26 of the sink. Thus, compared to the flow along the upper surface 73 of the drain cover 70 described above (FIG. 22), the airflow along the third side wall 26 is generally upward and outward, as shown in FIG. A side wall 22 and a second side wall 24 .

接下來參考第24圖至第27圖,繪示了排水系統60的另一實施例。在本實施例中,排水管道62的深度增大。前壁64和後壁63朝向排水管道62向內漸縮,使得當排水管蓋70插入排水管道62時,排水管蓋70的上表面73以前述方式對齊。可選地,若干突出部76可沿前壁64、後壁63模制成型,其中,前壁64、後壁63可分別支撐排水管蓋70的前表面72、後表面74。 Referring next to FIGS. 24-27, another embodiment of a drainage system 60 is illustrated. In this embodiment, the depth of the drainage conduit 62 is increased. The front wall 64 and the rear wall 63 taper inwardly toward the drain conduit 62 such that when the drain cap 70 is inserted into the drain conduit 62, the upper surface 73 of the drain cap 70 is aligned in the manner previously described. Optionally, a number of protrusions 76 can be molded along the front wall 64, the rear wall 63, which can support the front surface 72, the rear surface 74 of the drain cover 70, respectively.

排水板(drain plate)80插入排水管道62中,將排水管道62分成兩個腔室。上腔室81定義為排水管蓋70與排水板80之間的空間,下腔室83定義為排水板80與排水管道62的下表面65之間的空間。若干支撐件82一體成型於排水管道62的前壁64、後壁63中,以支撐排水板80。每個支撐件82從排水管道62的下表面65延伸,並延伸至排水管道62的部分高度。每個支撐件82從後壁64和前壁63向排水管道62中突出一小段距離,這一小段距離能夠支撐排水板80,同時允許水沿排水管道62流動。排水板80的寬度大致等於支撐件82頂部的通道寬度,使得排水板80可以放置在通道中,並擱置在每個支撐件82上。 A drain plate 80 is inserted into the drain conduit 62, dividing the drain conduit 62 into two chambers. The upper chamber 81 is defined as the space between the drain cover 70 and the drain plate 80 , and the lower chamber 83 is defined as the space between the drain plate 80 and the lower surface 65 of the drain pipe 62 . A plurality of support members 82 are integrally formed in the front wall 64 and the rear wall 63 of the drainage pipe 62 to support the drainage plate 80 . Each support 82 extends from the lower surface 65 of the drain conduit 62 to a partial height of the drain conduit 62 . Each support 82 protrudes from the rear wall 64 and the front wall 63 into the drain conduit 62 by a short distance capable of supporting the drain plate 80 while allowing water to flow along the drain conduit 62 . The width of the drain plate 80 is approximately equal to the width of the channel at the top of the supports 82 so that the drain plate 80 can be placed in the channel and rest on each support 82 .

進一步地,排水板80包括沿其縱向間隔排布的若干開口84,使得水從上腔室81流向下腔室83。根據圖式之實施例,每個開口84均位於排水板80的外緣,並沿排水板80縱向延伸。開口84與支撐件82交替間隔,使得水能夠通過開口84從上腔室81流出,在相鄰支撐件82之間流動,並流進下腔室83。 Further, the drain plate 80 includes several openings 84 spaced along its longitudinal direction so that water flows from the upper chamber 81 to the lower chamber 83 . According to the illustrated embodiment, each opening 84 is located at the outer edge of the drain plate 80 and extends longitudinally along the drain plate 80 . The openings 84 are alternately spaced from the supports 82 so that water can flow out of the upper chamber 81 through the openings 84 , between adjacent supports 82 , and into the lower chamber 83 .

下腔室83與排水口66流體連通。因此,當水分配到洗手池20,其沿著洗手池20的第四側壁28流到排水管道62。水沿排水管蓋70的每個邊緣流動,並進入上腔室81,而其他雜物則由排水管蓋70從排水管道62中排出。然後,水沿排水板80的上表面73流向排水口66。當水沿排水板80的上表面73流動時,其透過其中一個開口84落入下腔室83。一旦進入下腔室83,水就會流向排水口66,並從洗手池20流出到排水管90。 The lower chamber 83 is in fluid communication with the drain 66 . Thus, when water is dispensed to the sink 20 , it flows along the fourth side wall 28 of the sink 20 to the drain 62 . Water flows along each edge of the drain cover 70 and enters the upper chamber 81 , while other debris is discharged from the drain pipe 62 by the drain cover 70 . Then, the water flows toward the drain port 66 along the upper surface 73 of the drain plate 80 . As water flows along the upper surface 73 of the drain plate 80 , it falls into the lower chamber 83 through one of the openings 84 . Once in the lower chamber 83 , the water flows to the drain 66 and from the sink 20 to the drain 90 .

接下來參考第28圖至第31圖,繪示了排水系統60的另一個實施例。在本實施例中,排水系統60也包括兩個將水引導到排水口66的腔室。第一腔室(指上腔室81)由排水管道62和排水管蓋70定義,基本與上述結合第18圖至第22圖討論的相同。第二腔室(指下腔室83)一體成型於洗手池20的下表面內。根據圖式的實施例,管道89沿洗手池20的後部和下方一體成型。應當想到,管道89位於排水管道62下方並包覆成型,使其與洗手池20一體成型。優選地,第二殼體元件可固定在洗手池20的底部,並沿排水管道62的長度方向固定。第二殼體元件可設置為支撐如上所述的位於排水管道62下方的管道89。 Referring next to FIGS. 28-31, another embodiment of a drainage system 60 is illustrated. In this embodiment, the drain system 60 also includes two chambers that direct water to the drain 66 . The first chamber (referred to as the upper chamber 81) is defined by the drain conduit 62 and the drain cap 70, substantially the same as discussed above in connection with Figures 18-22. The second chamber (referred to as the lower chamber 83 ) is integrally formed in the lower surface of the sink 20 . According to the illustrated embodiment, duct 89 is integrally formed along the rear and underside of sink 20 . It is contemplated that the conduit 89 is positioned below the drain conduit 62 and overmolded so that it is integrally formed with the sink 20 . Preferably, the second housing element can be secured to the bottom of the sink 20 and along the length of the drain conduit 62 . The second housing element may be arranged to support the conduit 89 below the drain conduit 62 as described above.

無論管道89是一體成型,還是單獨安裝在洗手池20下方,都會透過排水管道62的下表面65形成開口84,並進入管道89。例如,可以透 過鑽孔穿過下表面65且伸進管道89來形成開口84。開口84在第一腔室(指上腔室81)和第二腔室(指下腔室83)之間建立流體連通。因此,當水分配到洗手池20,其沿著洗手池20的第四側壁28流到排水管道62。水沿排水管蓋70的每個邊緣流動,並進入第一腔室(指上腔室81),而其他雜物則由排水管蓋70從排水管道62中排出。然後,水沿第一腔室(指上腔室81)的下表面65流向排水口66。當水沿著第一腔室(指上腔室81)的下表面65流動時,部分水通過其中一個開口84落入第二腔室(指下腔室83)。第二腔室(指下腔室83)中的部分水也流向排水口66。無論在第一腔室(指上腔室81)還是在第二腔室(指下腔室83)內流動,水均到達排水口66,並從洗手池20流出到排水管90。 Regardless of whether the conduit 89 is integrally formed or separately installed under the sink 20 , an opening 84 is formed through the lower surface 65 of the drain conduit 62 and into the conduit 89 . For example, through Opening 84 is formed by drilling through lower surface 65 and extending into conduit 89 . Opening 84 establishes fluid communication between the first chamber (referred to as upper chamber 81 ) and the second chamber (referred to as lower chamber 83 ). Thus, when water is dispensed to the sink 20 , it flows along the fourth side wall 28 of the sink 20 to the drain 62 . Water flows along each edge of the drain cover 70 and enters the first chamber (referred to as the upper chamber 81 ), while other debris is discharged from the drain pipe 62 by the drain cover 70 . Then, the water flows to the drain 66 along the lower surface 65 of the first chamber (referred to as the upper chamber 81 ). As the water flows along the lower surface 65 of the first chamber (referred to as upper chamber 81 ), part of the water falls into the second chamber (referred to as lower chamber 83 ) through one of the openings 84 . Part of the water in the second chamber (referred to as the lower chamber 83 ) also flows to the drain 66 . Whether flowing in the first chamber (referred to as the upper chamber 81 ) or the second chamber (referred to as the lower chamber 83 ), the water reaches the drain 66 and flows from the sink 20 to the drain pipe 90 .

儘管結合圖式的實施例對排水管道62和排水管蓋70進行了詳細描述,但應當理解,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,本領域技術人員能理解排水管道62和排水管蓋70可以採用不同的形狀,其中,排水管蓋70與排水管道62保持互補,以用於插入和移除。 Although the drain conduit 62 and drain cover 70 are described in detail in conjunction with the illustrated embodiments, it should be understood that those skilled in the art will appreciate that the drain conduit 62 and drain cover 70 may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. A different shape is used in which the drain cover 70 remains complementary to the drain conduit 62 for insertion and removal.

接下來參考第35圖至第37圖,洗手池20可進一步設置為再循環從多功能盥洗裝置100分配的至少一部分氣流。除了將氣流導向洗手池20的兩側或後方外,洗手池20還可以包括突出在洗手池20上方的凸脊(ridge)27,以收集部分氣流。所述凸脊27可以在洗手池20的第一側壁22、第二側壁24或第三側壁26的周圍延伸,以捕獲在洗手池20的側面或後方流動的空氣。可選地,洗手池20的後側可形成通道(channel)29,該通道29將氣流引導回檯面板12下方的洗手池20的外側。氣流可被引導至返回管道(return duct)33,該返回管道33反過來給風機210的入口提供空氣。優選 地,返回管道33和風機210的入口之間包括過濾器354,以在空氣返回風機210之前,從氣流中去除水、皂液、污垢以及其他污物。 Referring next to FIGS. 35-37 , the sink 20 may be further configured to recirculate at least a portion of the air flow distributed from the multifunctional toilet device 100 . In addition to directing the airflow to the sides or rear of the sink 20, the sink 20 may also include ridges 27 that protrude above the sink 20 to collect some of the airflow. The ridges 27 may extend around the first side wall 22 , the second side wall 24 or the third side wall 26 of the sink 20 to capture air flowing on the sides or behind the sink 20 . Optionally, the rear side of the sink 20 may form a channel 29 that directs airflow back to the outside of the sink 20 below the counter top 12 . The airflow may be directed to return duct 33 which in turn provides air to the inlet of fan 210 . preferred A filter 354 is included between the return duct 33 and the inlet of the fan 210 to remove water, soap, dirt and other contaminants from the airflow before the air is returned to the fan 210.

根據本發明的另一實施例,洗手池20在側面包括一開口。該開口可包括若干格柵(louvers)31,以防止從多功能盥洗裝置100分配的水進入其中。兩側向上流動的氣流可進入該開口。與包括凸脊27的實施例類似,可在洗手池20的後方設置通道29,並引導氣流流回風機210。 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sink 20 includes an opening on the side. The opening may include louvers 31 to prevent water dispensed from the multifunctional toilet device 100 from entering it. Air flowing upwards on both sides can enter this opening. Similar to the embodiment including ridges 27 , a channel 29 may be provided behind the sink 20 and direct the airflow back to the fan 210 .

盥洗系統10還包括多功能盥洗裝置100,所述多功能盥洗裝置100位於用於盥洗系統10的每個洗手台。根據圖式的實施例,盥洗系統10包括兩個洗手台。應當可以想到,盥洗系統10可設置單獨的洗手台且只有一個裝置100,或可選地,盥洗系統10可設置三個或更多的洗手台,其中每個洗手台均有一個獨立的裝置100。盥洗系統的寬度將根據現有的洗手台的數量而變化。 The toilet system 10 also includes a multi-function toilet device 100 located at each vanity for the toilet system 10 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the toilet system 10 includes two sinks. It is contemplated that the toilet system 10 may be provided with a single vanity station and only one device 100, or alternatively, the toilet system 10 may be provided with three or more vanity stations, each with a separate device 100. . The width of the vanity system will vary based on the number of existing vanity units.

接下來參考第6圖至第10圖,繪示了根據本發明一實施例的一種用於盥洗系統10的多功能盥洗裝置100。該多功能盥洗裝置100包括一對支撐柱110(如第11圖)。從正面看,第一支撐柱110a位於多功能盥洗裝置100的右側,第二支撐柱110b位於多功能盥洗裝置100的左側。第一支撐柱110a、第二支撐柱110b以多功能盥洗裝置100的中心軸101為呈鏡像對稱。因此,為了方便起見,將詳細討論單個支撐柱110,其所述內容將同樣適用於第一支撐柱110a和第二支撐柱110b,同理,支撐柱110的第一端112、第二端114、安裝面113、彎折部分115、底座130,其所述內容將同樣適用於第一支撐柱110a的第一端112a、第二端114a、安裝面113a、彎折部分115a、底座130a和第二支撐柱110b的第一端112b、第二端114b、安裝面113b、彎 折部分115b、底座130b。 Next, referring to FIGS. 6 to 10, a multifunctional toilet device 100 for the toilet system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The multifunctional toilet device 100 includes a pair of support columns 110 (as shown in FIG. 11). Viewed from the front, the first support column 110 a is located on the right side of the multifunctional toilet device 100 , and the second support column 110 b is located on the left side of the multifunctional toilet device 100 . The first support column 110a and the second support column 110b are mirror-symmetrical about the central axis 101 of the multifunctional toilet device 100 . Therefore, for convenience, a single support column 110 will be discussed in detail, and the same will apply to the first support column 110a and the second support column 110b, and likewise, the first end 112, the second end of the support column 110 114. Mounting surface 113, bent portion 115, base 130, the contents of which will also apply to first end 112a, second end 114a, mounting surface 113a, bent portion 115a, base 130a and The first end 112b, the second end 114b, the mounting surface 113b, the bending Folding part 115b, base 130b.

根據圖式(如第11圖至第13圖)的實施例,支撐柱110具有第一端112和第二端114,第一端112安裝於檯面板12上,第二端114延伸在洗手池20上方。支撐柱110的第一端112上的安裝面113與檯面板12的上表面14相接合。支撐柱110包括大致為矩形的橫截面,該橫截面的大小在支撐柱110的第一端112和第二端114之間減小。當安裝到檯面板12上時,支撐柱110向前傾斜的同時從檯面板12向上延伸。從側面看,支撐柱110大致為r形。支撐柱110從檯面板12向上延伸,並向前延伸至洗手池20。當延伸一定之高度H後,支撐柱110有個彎折部分115使得其在大致水平的平面上突出一之定長度L,直到支撐柱110的第二端114位於洗手池20的上方。 According to the embodiment of the drawings (eg, FIGS. 11 to 13 ), the support column 110 has a first end 112 and a second end 114 , the first end 112 is mounted on the countertop 12 , and the second end 114 extends over the sink. 20 above. The mounting surface 113 on the first end 112 of the support column 110 is engaged with the upper surface 14 of the table top 12 . The support post 110 includes a generally rectangular cross-section that decreases in size between the first end 112 and the second end 114 of the support post 110 . When mounted on the counter top 12, the support column 110 extends upward from the counter top 12 while tilting forward. Viewed from the side, the support column 110 is generally r-shaped. The support posts 110 extend upwardly from the counter top 12 and forward to the sink 20 . After extending a certain height H, the support column 110 has a bent portion 115 so that it protrudes a certain length L on a substantially horizontal plane until the second end 114 of the support column 110 is located above the sink 20 .

同時參考第11圖,每個支撐柱110的第一端112設置為安裝到檯面板12上。開口111延伸穿過安裝面113,並與支撐柱110內的通道120連通。開口111內容納有一底座130,該底座130將多功能盥洗裝置100固定到檯面板12上。底座130還包括貫穿其中的通道139,通道139與支撐柱110中的通道120流體連通。根據圖式的實施例,底座130包括第一端132和第二端134,第一端132設置為插入支撐柱110中,第二端134設置為插入檯面板12的開口中。支撐柱110中的開口111包括內螺紋,該螺紋內緣與底座130的第一端132的外螺紋相配合。因此,底座130可旋轉地插入開口111中,使得螺紋嚙合,並使底座130可靠地固定在支撐柱110上。應當想到的是,底座130可採用其他方式固定在支撐柱110上,例如,通過卡扣配合或其他適當的固定方法。根據另一實施例,底座130與支撐柱110一體成型,使得支撐柱110的一部分延伸穿過開口,以將多功能盥洗裝置100固定到檯面板 12上。底座130的第二截面136沿底座130縱向移位,使其設置為至少部分位於檯面板12下面。第二截面136包括用於容納螺母(nut)135的外螺紋,螺母135的上表面137設置為與檯面板12的下表面接合。為了將多功能盥洗裝置100固定在檯面板12上,底座130固定在每個支撐柱110上,並穿過檯面板12中的開口插入。螺母135從檯面板下方螺接在底座上,使得螺母135的上表面137和支撐柱110的安裝面113與檯面板12相對的表面接合,並將多功能盥洗裝置100固定在檯面板12上。 Referring also to FIG. 11 , the first end 112 of each support post 110 is configured to be mounted to the deck 12 . The opening 111 extends through the mounting surface 113 and communicates with the channel 120 in the support column 110 . A base 130 is accommodated within the opening 111 , and the base 130 secures the multifunctional toilet device 100 to the countertop 12 . The base 130 also includes a channel 139 therethrough that is in fluid communication with the channel 120 in the support column 110 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the base 130 includes a first end 132 configured to be inserted into the support post 110 and a second end 134 configured to be inserted into the opening of the deck 12 . The opening 111 in the support column 110 includes an inner thread, and the inner edge of the thread matches the outer thread of the first end 132 of the base 130 . Therefore, the base 130 is rotatably inserted into the opening 111 so that the threads are engaged and the base 130 is securely fixed on the support column 110 . It should be appreciated that the base 130 may be secured to the support post 110 in other manners, for example, by a snap fit or other suitable securing method. According to another embodiment, the base 130 is integrally formed with the support post 110 such that a portion of the support post 110 extends through the opening to secure the multifunctional toilet device 100 to the countertop 12 on. The second section 136 of the base 130 is displaced longitudinally along the base 130 such that it is positioned at least partially below the deck 12 . The second section 136 includes external threads for receiving a nut 135 , the upper surface 137 of which is configured to engage the lower surface of the deck 12 . To secure the multi-function toilet device 100 to the counter top 12 , a base 130 is secured to each support post 110 and inserted through openings in the counter top 12 . The nut 135 is screwed to the base from below the countertop so that the upper surface 137 of the nut 135 and the mounting surface 113 of the support post 110 engage with the opposite surface of the countertop 12 and fix the multifunctional toilet device 100 on the countertop 12 .

連接部140在每個支撐柱110的第二端114之間延伸。連接部140具有第一端142和第二端144,連接部140的第一端142連接到第一支撐柱110a的第二端114a,連接部140的第二端144連接到第二支撐柱110b的第二端114b。連接部140的第一端142的橫截面與第一支撐柱110a的第二端114a的橫截面相同,並且連接部140的第二端144的橫截面與第二支撐柱110b的第二端114b的橫截面相同。因此,當多功能盥洗裝置100在每個支撐柱110和連接部140之間轉換(transitions)時,其表現為連續的部件。另外,應當想到,第一支撐柱110a、第二支撐柱110b以及連接部140的至少一部分可以被鑄造或以其他方式製造為一個整體。因此,儘管定義了支撐柱110的端部和連接部140的端部,但端部的位置僅用於說明目的,並且在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,其可沿支撐柱或連接部140的軸向移動。 A connecting portion 140 extends between the second ends 114 of each support post 110 . The connection part 140 has a first end 142 and a second end 144, the first end 142 of the connection part 140 is connected to the second end 114a of the first support column 110a, and the second end 144 of the connection part 140 is connected to the second support column 110b the second end 114b. The cross section of the first end 142 of the connecting part 140 is the same as the cross section of the second end 114a of the first support column 110a, and the cross section of the second end 144 of the connecting part 140 is the same as the second end 114b of the second support column 110b of the same cross section. Thus, as the multifunctional toilet device 100 transitions between each support post 110 and the connection portion 140, it appears as a continuous piece. Additionally, it is contemplated that at least a portion of the first support column 110a, the second support column 110b, and the connecting portion 140 may be cast or otherwise fabricated as a single piece. Thus, although the ends of the support post 110 and the end of the connection portion 140 are defined, the location of the ends is for illustration purposes only and may be along the support post or connection portion 140 without departing from the scope of the present invention. axial movement.

連接部140包括多個出口,所述多個出口用於在盥洗系統10的洗手池20上分配產品。第一出口160用於分配皂液,第二出口180用於分配水,第三出口200用於分配空氣。第一出口160、第二出口180、第三出口200沿連接部140間隔排布,以便使用者在洗手過程中沿連接部140在第 一出口160、第二出口180、第三出口200之間移動。每個支撐柱110包括定位在其內部的通道120,用於將產品輸送至其中一個出口(第一出口160、第二出口180、第三出口200)。皂液和水可以透過管道輸送至各自的出口,所述管道從檯面板12下面向上延伸穿過支撐柱110中的通道120。支撐柱110內的通道120設置為通風管,以至少部分地將空氣從位於檯面板12下方的鼓風機輸送至出風口。同時參考第15圖和第16圖,繪示了每個支撐柱110中的通道120的示例性截面圖。第二支撐柱110b中的通道120b具有最大的截面面積,為攜帶皂液的管道162和攜帶水的管道182提供空間以穿過通道120b。第一支撐柱110a中的通道120a具有與底座130a中的通道139緊密對應的截面面積。透過使支撐柱110a中通道120a的截面面積與底座130a中通道139的截面面積相互對應,當空氣從底座130a進入支撐柱110a時,氣流的湍流減少。然後,支撐柱110的通道120a形成一個管道,通過該管道將空氣輸送至出風口200。 Connection 140 includes a plurality of outlets for dispensing product on sink 20 of toilet system 10 . The first outlet 160 is used to dispense soap, the second outlet 180 is used to dispense water, and the third outlet 200 is used to dispense air. The first outlet 160 , the second outlet 180 , and the third outlet 200 are arranged at intervals along the connecting part 140 , so that the user can enter the first outlet along the connecting part 140 in the process of washing hands. It moves between the first outlet 160 , the second outlet 180 and the third outlet 200 . Each support column 110 includes a channel 120 positioned within it for delivering product to one of the outlets (first outlet 160, second outlet 180, third outlet 200). Soap and water can be delivered to their respective outlets via pipes extending upwardly through channels 120 in support posts 110 from below deck 12 . Channels 120 within the support column 110 are configured as ventilation ducts to at least partially deliver air from the blower located below the deck 12 to the air outlet. 15 and 16 together, exemplary cross-sectional views of the channels 120 in each support post 110 are depicted. The channel 120b in the second support column 110b has the largest cross-sectional area, providing space for the soap-carrying conduit 162 and the water-carrying conduit 182 to pass through the passage 120b. The channel 120a in the first support column 110a has a cross-sectional area that closely corresponds to the channel 139 in the base 130a. By making the cross-sectional area of the channel 120a in the support column 110a correspond to the cross-sectional area of the channel 139 in the base 130a, the turbulence of the air flow is reduced when the air enters the support column 110a from the base 130a. Then, the channel 120 a of the support column 110 forms a duct through which air is delivered to the air outlet 200 .

連接部140還包括讓使用者識別每個出口位置的指示器。根據圖式(參酌第6圖與第14圖)的實施例,開口103位於連接部140的前緣,台過該開口103可以顯示指示器。LED305(如多色發光二極體),或紅-綠-藍LED陣列(red-green-blue LED array)(參見第17圖),位於每個開口103的後面。應當想到,每個開口103可能具有一透鏡或半透明材料,而不是為了防止皂液、水、污垢或其他污染物進入多功能盥洗裝置100的開口。LED305可以根據操作或閃爍而發出不同的顏色,以將使用者的注意力吸引到相應位置。可選地,較大的顯示器,例如,利用液晶顯示器(LCD)可向使用者提供圖形或其他可視指示,來說明由指示器定位的每個出口的用途。 The connection portion 140 also includes indicators that allow the user to identify the location of each outlet. According to the embodiment of the drawings (see FIGS. 6 and 14 ), the opening 103 is located at the front edge of the connecting portion 140 , and an indicator can be displayed through the opening 103 . LEDs 305 (eg, multi-color light emitting diodes), or red-green-blue LED arrays (see FIG. 17 ), are located behind each opening 103 . It is contemplated that each opening 103 may have a lens or translucent material rather than the opening to prevent soap, water, dirt, or other contaminants from entering the multifunctional toilet device 100. The LED 305 can emit different colors according to operation or flashing, so as to attract the user's attention to the corresponding position. Alternatively, a larger display, eg, using a liquid crystal display (LCD), may provide the user with graphical or other visual indications of the purpose of each outlet located by the indicator.

皂液分配系統包括皂液池、皂液泵以及將皂液泵連接到皂液出口160的管道。皂液池(reservoir)310和皂液泵(pump)316在第17圖中以方塊圖之形式表示。皂液池310包括液位檢測開關(level detection switch)312,例如浮動開關(float switch),產生對應於皂液池310中剩餘量的液位檢測訊號(level detection signal)314,並提供給控制電路(control circuit)302。皂液泵316由位於多功能盥洗裝置100中的一個或多個感測器301啟動,感測器透過皂液出口160檢測使用者的手是否存在。皂液泵316從皂液池310中抽出皂液,並輸送到管道162,管道162連接在皂液泵316和皂液出口160之間。該管道在第一支撐柱110a或第二支撐柱110b中的通道120內延伸,並進入多功能盥洗裝置100中的連接部140。在連接部140中,管道162安裝在噴嘴164上,噴嘴164延伸穿過出口160。皂液通過出口160從噴嘴164排放到使用者的手上。 The soap dispensing system includes a soap sump, a soap pump, and piping connecting the soap pump to the soap outlet 160 . A soap reservoir 310 and a soap pump 316 are shown in block diagram form in FIG. 17 . The soap sump 310 includes a level detection switch 312, such as a float switch, which generates a level detection signal 314 corresponding to the amount remaining in the soap sump 310 and provides it to the control A control circuit 302 . The soap pump 316 is activated by one or more sensors 301 located in the multi-function toilet device 100 which detect the presence of the user's hand through the soap outlet 160 . The soap pump 316 draws the soap from the soap sump 310 and delivers it to the pipeline 162 , which is connected between the soap pump 316 and the soap outlet 160 . The conduit extends within the channel 120 in the first support column 110a or the second support column 110b and into the connection portion 140 in the multifunctional toilet device 100 . In connection 140 , conduit 162 is mounted on nozzle 164 which extends through outlet 160 . The soap is discharged from the nozzle 164 through the outlet 160 onto the user's hand.

水的分配系統包括連接到供水系統的一條或多條進水管路322、一個或多個閥門(水閥)320以及一條或多條出水管路324,以向出水口180供水。進水管路322可以連接到冷水源、熱水源或混合水源,其中混合水源包括熱水和冷水的混合。本發明希望為使用者提供舒適溫度的水。因此,可以在進水管路322的前面設置混合閥,該混合閥將冷熱水按比例混合,以提供理想溫度的水。可選地,閥門320可以是混合閥,包括來自冷水源的進水管路322以及來自熱水源的進水管路322。來自控制電路302的控制訊號326可以控制閥門320不僅能夠以開或關的方式,而且能夠以比例的方式混合冷熱水,以提供理想溫度的水。從閥門320延伸的出水管路324通過第二管道182連接到出水口180。在出水口180內可設置曝氣器400,曝氣 器400包括進水口402,從閥門320延伸的出水管路324連接到該進水口402。 The water distribution system includes one or more inlet lines 322 connected to the water supply system, one or more valves (water valves) 320 and one or more outlet lines 324 to supply water to the water outlet 180 . The water inlet line 322 may be connected to a cold water source, a hot water source, or a mixed water source, where the mixed water source includes a mixture of hot and cold water. The present invention desires to provide the user with water at a comfortable temperature. Therefore, a mixing valve can be provided in front of the water inlet pipeline 322, and the mixing valve mixes the hot and cold water in proportion to provide water of a desired temperature. Optionally, the valve 320 may be a mixing valve including a water inlet line 322 from a cold water source and a water inlet line 322 from a hot water source. The control signal 326 from the control circuit 302 can control the valve 320 not only to open or close, but also to mix the hot and cold water in a proportional manner to provide water of the desired temperature. A water outlet line 324 extending from the valve 320 is connected to the water outlet 180 through the second conduit 182 . An aerator 400 can be arranged in the water outlet 180 to aerate The appliance 400 includes a water inlet 402 to which an outlet line 324 extending from the valve 320 is connected.

接下來參考第38圖至第43圖,繪示了曝氣器(aerator)400的一個實施例。曝氣器400包括上殼體410和下殼體450。根據圖式(如第38圖至第43圖)的實施例,上殼體410與一可移動板(removable plate)190一體成型,可移動板190可以插入多功能盥洗裝置100中的連接部140下表面的開口並從其上拆卸。上殼體410包括兩個大致為圓柱形的腔室。進氣室(intake chamber)420形成於上殼體410的上部。上殼體410的第一壁段412從上殼體410的上表面411向下延伸。第一壁段412在大致彎曲的邊緣處與上表面411連接,所述邊緣沿上殼體410的外周圍延伸。進氣室420具有由第一壁段412的內緣所定義的第一直徑。出氣室(outlet chamber)430形成於上殼體410的下部。第二壁段414從第一壁段412向下延伸到上殼體410的下邊緣416。第二壁段414的直徑大於第一壁段412的直徑,並且大致彎曲的邊緣連接第一壁段412、第二壁段414。上殼體410的下表面通常是敞開(open)的,下邊緣416限定了一個大致為圓形的開口,下殼體450可以插入該開口。第二壁段414的內表面415有螺紋,並與下殼體450外周面460上的匹配的螺紋嚙合。根據本發明的其他實施例,應當想到下殼體450可以通過其他方法固定在上殼體410上,包括:例如,通過卡扣配合、凸輪鎖、銷、螺釘或其他合適的固定器等方式。 Referring next to Figures 38-43, one embodiment of an aerator 400 is illustrated. The aerator 400 includes an upper casing 410 and a lower casing 450 . According to the embodiment of the drawings (such as FIG. 38 to FIG. 43 ), the upper casing 410 is integrally formed with a removable plate 190 , and the removable plate 190 can be inserted into the connecting portion 140 of the multifunctional toilet device 100 opening in the lower surface and remove from it. The upper housing 410 includes two generally cylindrical chambers. An intake chamber 420 is formed at the upper portion of the upper case 410 . The first wall section 412 of the upper casing 410 extends downward from the upper surface 411 of the upper casing 410 . The first wall segment 412 is connected to the upper surface 411 at a generally curved edge that extends along the outer circumference of the upper housing 410 . The intake chamber 420 has a first diameter defined by the inner edge of the first wall segment 412 . An outlet chamber 430 is formed at the lower portion of the upper case 410 . The second wall section 414 extends downwardly from the first wall section 412 to the lower edge 416 of the upper housing 410 . The diameter of the second wall section 414 is larger than the diameter of the first wall section 412 , and the generally curved edge connects the first wall section 412 and the second wall section 414 . The lower surface of the upper housing 410 is generally open, and the lower edge 416 defines a generally circular opening into which the lower housing 450 can be inserted. The inner surface 415 of the second wall segment 414 is threaded and engages mating threads on the outer peripheral surface 460 of the lower housing 450 . According to other embodiments of the present invention, it is contemplated that the lower housing 450 may be secured to the upper housing 410 by other means, including, for example, by means of snap fits, cam locks, pins, screws, or other suitable fasteners.

進水口402從第一壁段412向外延伸,並限定了水流通過的第二管道182與進氣室420之間的流體連通路徑。進水口402一般為圓柱形,並包括穿過進水口402軸向延伸的通道404。第二管道182可壓配合在進水口402的第一端401上,且進水口402的第二端403與第一壁段412一體成 型。優選地,進水口402的第二端403與上殼體410的一側連接。流經第二管道182的水進入通道404,並沿第一壁段412的內緣流出。水以足夠的壓力供應,使得水沿第一壁段412的內緣在進氣室420的內部旋轉。 The water inlet 402 extends outwardly from the first wall section 412 and defines a fluid communication path between the second conduit 182 through which water flows and the air inlet chamber 420 . The water inlet 402 is generally cylindrical and includes a channel 404 extending axially through the water inlet 402 . The second pipe 182 can be press-fitted on the first end 401 of the water inlet 402 , and the second end 403 of the water inlet 402 is integrated with the first wall section 412 type. Preferably, the second end 403 of the water inlet 402 is connected to one side of the upper casing 410 . Water flowing through the second conduit 182 enters the channel 404 and exits along the inner edge of the first wall section 412 . The water is supplied with sufficient pressure so that the water rotates inside the intake chamber 420 along the inner edge of the first wall section 412 .

下殼體450是大致為圓柱形的圓盤,設置為插入到上殼體410中。如前所述,下殼體450的外周面460車有螺紋,使得下殼體450可旋轉地與上殼體410的互補螺紋內表面415嚙合。所述圓盤包括上表面462以及與上表面462相對的下表面464。多個通道470在上表面462和下表面464之間延伸。上表面462從外邊緣向上傾斜至其中心,形成大致為錐形的表面。多個噴嘴480從下表面464向下突出。通道470的其中之一延伸穿過每個噴嘴480,並且噴嘴480為多功能盥洗裝置100限定出水口180。由於水沿內緣進入進氣室420,並圍繞該腔室旋轉,與在中心位置進入腔室並碰到腔室的相對面相比,水能更均勻地填充腔室。然後,水以大致均勻的壓力和流量通過每個噴嘴480流出進氣室420。 The lower case 450 is a substantially cylindrical disc configured to be inserted into the upper case 410 . As previously described, the outer peripheral surface 460 of the lower housing 450 is threaded such that the lower housing 450 rotatably engages the complementary threaded inner surface 415 of the upper housing 410 . The disc includes an upper surface 462 and a lower surface 464 opposite the upper surface 462 . A plurality of channels 470 extend between the upper surface 462 and the lower surface 464 . The upper surface 462 slopes upward from the outer edge to its center, forming a generally tapered surface. A plurality of nozzles 480 protrude downwardly from the lower surface 464 . One of the channels 470 extends through each nozzle 480 , and the nozzle 480 defines a water outlet 180 for the multifunctional toilet device 100 . Because the water enters the inlet chamber 420 along the inner edge and rotates around the chamber, the water fills the chamber more evenly than entering the chamber at the center and hitting the opposite face of the chamber. The water then exits the intake chamber 420 through each nozzle 480 at a substantially uniform pressure and flow.

儘管已根據圖式的實施例對曝氣器400進行了描述,但應當想到,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,可以利用其他元件形成曝氣器400。例如,曝氣器400可由單個外殼形成,即上殼體410和下殼體450一體成型,並固定或可移動地安裝在多功能盥洗裝置100的連接部140內。 Although the aerator 400 has been described in accordance with the illustrated embodiments, it is contemplated that other elements may be utilized to form the aerator 400 without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the aerator 400 may be formed from a single housing, ie, the upper housing 410 and the lower housing 450 are integrally formed and fixedly or movably installed in the connecting portion 140 of the multifunctional toilet device 100 .

空氣分配系統包括位於檯面板12下方的風機210,該風機210用於將空氣輸送至出風口200。根據本發明的一實施例,風機210包括由電機驅動的離心風機(centrifugal fan)。所述電機可變速運行,以調整風機提供的氣流速率。風機210通過一進風口吸入空氣,該進風口位於檯面板12下方的殼體40內。可在進氣口設置過濾器354,以在空氣進入風機210的進 風口之前捕獲其中存在的污染物。同時參考第5圖,導風管(air duct)215將風機210的出口連接到底座130中的通道139,通道139又連接到多功能盥洗裝置100的支撐柱110內的通道120。 The air distribution system includes a fan 210 located below the deck 12 for delivering air to the air outlet 200 . According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fan 210 includes a centrifugal fan driven by a motor. The motor operates at variable speed to adjust the air flow rate provided by the fan. The fan 210 sucks air through an air inlet located in the casing 40 below the table top 12 . A filter 354 may be provided at the air inlet to prevent the air from entering the fan 210. The contaminants present in the tuyere are captured before the tuyere. Referring also to FIG. 5 , an air duct 215 connects the outlet of the fan 210 to the channel 139 in the base 130 , which in turn is connected to the channel 120 in the support column 110 of the multifunctional toilet device 100 .

參考第10圖、第14圖以及第16圖,通道120是風機210和出風口200之間的導風管215的延續。通道120的表面優選為光滑的,以儘量減少通過該通道的氣流湍流。可在通道120的相對表面之間設置凸台部(或凸出部,boss)122,以提高多功能盥洗裝置100的剛性。凸台部122包括首先接收氣流的前端123以及最後接收氣流的後端125。凸台部122向中間變寬並向兩端變窄,如此,前端123和後端125優選為窄圓形,以最小化通過通道120的氣流干擾。 Referring to FIGS. 10 , 14 and 16 , the passage 120 is a continuation of the air duct 215 between the fan 210 and the air outlet 200 . The surfaces of the channel 120 are preferably smooth to minimize airflow turbulence through the channel. Bosses (or bosses) 122 may be provided between opposing surfaces of the channel 120 to increase the rigidity of the multifunctional toilet device 100 . The boss portion 122 includes a front end 123 that first receives the airflow and a rear end 125 that receives the airflow last. The boss portion 122 widens toward the middle and narrows at both ends, such that the front end 123 and the rear end 125 are preferably narrowly rounded to minimize airflow disturbance through the channel 120 .

在出風口200外設置有內壁124,以終止通道120,並將空氣通道與多功能盥洗裝置100的其他內部區域分隔開。內壁124與穿過通道的氣流大致垂直並相交,使得當氣流衝擊內壁124時,能夠通過壓力衝擊使氣流在內壁124的表面均衡。出風口200位於多功能盥洗裝置100的下表面,該下表面相對於氣流的方向位於內壁124之前。出風口200包括噴嘴(nozzle)202,噴嘴中設有柵格(或稱網格,grid)204(參酌第11圖、第14圖)。柵格204的每個元件均位於大致垂直的平面上,以從噴嘴202向下引導氣流。因此,氣流通常為向下九十度,並在衝擊內壁124後流出出風口200。因此,從風機210延伸的導風管215、底座130和支撐柱110內的通道139、通道120將空氣輸送到出風口200,以烘乾使用者的手。 An inner wall 124 is provided outside the air outlet 200 to terminate the passage 120 and separate the air passage from other interior areas of the multifunctional toilet 100 . The inner wall 124 is generally perpendicular to and intersects the air flow through the channel so that when the air flow impinges on the inner wall 124, the air flow can be equalized across the surface of the inner wall 124 by the pressure shock. The air outlet 200 is located on the lower surface of the multifunctional toilet device 100, and the lower surface is located in front of the inner wall 124 with respect to the direction of the airflow. The air outlet 200 includes a nozzle (nozzle) 202, and a grid (or grid) 204 is provided in the nozzle (refer to FIG. 11 and FIG. 14). Each element of the grid 204 lies in a generally vertical plane to direct the airflow downward from the nozzles 202 . Therefore, the airflow is typically ninety degrees downward and exits the air outlet 200 after hitting the inner wall 124 . Therefore, the air guide duct 215 extending from the fan 210, the base 130 and the channel 139 and the channel 120 in the support column 110 deliver air to the air outlet 200 to dry the user's hands.

控制訊號352在風機210和控制電路302之間傳輸。控制訊號352包括:例如,啟動命令、停止命令、速度命令或其組合,以控制風機 210的操作。還可以將回饋訊號從風機210傳至控制電路302,該回饋訊號對應於風機的操作或過濾器的狀態。儘管未繪示出,但應當想到,分配空氣的系統可以包括沿氣流路徑設置的加熱器,以在空氣輸送至使用者的手之前提高空氣的溫度。 The control signal 352 is transmitted between the fan 210 and the control circuit 302 . The control signal 352 includes, for example, a start command, a stop command, a speed command, or a combination thereof, to control the fan 210 operations. A feedback signal can also be passed from the fan 210 to the control circuit 302, the feedback signal corresponding to the operation of the fan or the status of the filter. Although not shown, it is contemplated that the system for distributing air may include heaters positioned along the airflow path to increase the temperature of the air prior to delivery to the user's hands.

在運行中,提供一控制系統300,用於管理盥洗系統10的操作。參考第17圖,控制系統300包括安裝在盥洗系統10上的控制電路302。根據本發明的一實施例,控制電路302設置在一電路板上,該電路板安裝在檯面板12下方的殼體內,同時安裝在盥洗系統10的殼體40內,以保護控制電路302不被水濺到。可選地,可將控制電路302密封,以提供進一步的保護,避免盥洗系統中的濕氣。控制電路302包括記憶體306,記憶體306設置為存儲盥洗系統10的指令參數以及處理器304上執行的指令,以控制盥洗系統10的操作。應當想到,記憶體306可以是揮發性(volatile)的、非揮發性(non-volatile)的或其組合,並且可以是單個或多個設備。處理器304用於執行存儲在記憶體306中的指令,以實現盥洗系統10的所需操作。應當想到,處理器304可以是單個設備或多個設備。控制電路302還包括其他類比和/或數位設備,以接收來自感測器的回饋訊號,向執行器發送控制訊號,並管理本領域技術人員所理解的其他相關的控制功能。進一步考慮,控制電路302可以完全位於單個電路板上,並且位於單個殼體內,或可選地,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,控制電路302的部分可以分佈在盥洗系統10周圍。 In operation, a control system 300 is provided for managing the operation of the toilet system 10 . Referring to FIG. 17 , the control system 300 includes a control circuit 302 mounted on the toilet system 10 . According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control circuit 302 is provided on a circuit board, and the circuit board is installed in the casing under the counter top 12 and in the casing 40 of the toilet system 10 to protect the control circuit 302 from being damaged by Water splashes. Optionally, the control circuit 302 can be sealed to provide further protection from moisture in the toilet system. The control circuit 302 includes a memory 306 configured to store instruction parameters of the toilet system 10 and instructions executed on the processor 304 to control the operation of the toilet system 10 . It is contemplated that memory 306 may be volatile, non-volatile, or a combination thereof, and may be a single or multiple devices. The processor 304 is used to execute the instructions stored in the memory 306 to achieve the desired operation of the toilet system 10 . It should be appreciated that processor 304 may be a single device or multiple devices. Control circuit 302 also includes other analog and/or digital devices to receive feedback signals from sensors, send control signals to actuators, and manage other related control functions as understood by those skilled in the art. It is further contemplated that the control circuit 302 may be entirely located on a single circuit board and within a single housing, or alternatively, portions of the control circuit 302 may be distributed around the toilet system 10 without departing from the scope of the present invention.

控制電路302接收來自多功能盥洗裝置100的感測器301中的回饋訊號303,指示使用者的手在多功能盥洗裝置100附近洗滌和/或烘 乾。根據圖式(如第17圖)的實施例,多功能盥洗裝置100中設有四個感測器301,以控制裝置100中皂液、水和空氣的輸送。根據另一實施例,應當想到,可以提供三個感測器301,其中一個感測器301位於靠近每個出口的地方。根據另一實施例,可以提供四個以上的感測器301。應當想到,每個感測器301位於裝置連接部140內,並位於連接部140下壁面的上方。該下壁面的一部分包括開口103(參酌第2圖),感測器301可透過該開口103發送訊號,例如射頻(RF)或紅外線訊號。該訊號被使用者的手反射,並由感測器301接收,以檢測使用者手是否存在。如果使用可視感測器(line-of-sight sensor),則可以想到,下殼體的一部分可由半透明材料製成,以作為開口的替代方案,使得發射的感測訊號能夠通過。可選地,可在開口103中插入透鏡,使得發射訊號通過,並防止水、皂液、污垢或其他污染物進入開口。根據另一實施例,感測器301可發射出能夠穿過連接部140殼體的訊號。例如,可以產生磁場,並檢測由於使用者之手的存在而引起的磁場擾動。還有其他感測技術,例如,可以在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下利用使用者手的電容感應。 The control circuit 302 receives the feedback signal 303 from the sensor 301 of the multi-function toilet device 100 to instruct the user's hands to wash and/or dry in the vicinity of the multi-function toilet device 100 Dry. According to the embodiment of the drawings (eg, FIG. 17 ), four sensors 301 are provided in the multifunctional toilet device 100 to control the delivery of soap, water and air in the device 100 . According to another embodiment, it is contemplated that three sensors 301 may be provided, with one sensor 301 located near each exit. According to another embodiment, more than four sensors 301 may be provided. It should be appreciated that each sensor 301 is located within the device connection portion 140 above the lower wall of the connection portion 140 . A portion of the lower wall includes an opening 103 (see FIG. 2 ) through which the sensor 301 can transmit a signal, such as a radio frequency (RF) or infrared signal. The signal is reflected by the user's hand and received by the sensor 301 to detect the presence of the user's hand. If a line-of-sight sensor is used, it is conceivable that a portion of the lower housing may be made of a translucent material as an alternative to an opening to allow the transmitted sensing signal to pass through. Optionally, a lens may be inserted in opening 103 to allow the transmission signal to pass and prevent water, soap, dirt or other contaminants from entering the opening. According to another embodiment, the sensor 301 can emit a signal that can pass through the housing of the connecting portion 140 . For example, a magnetic field can be generated and magnetic field disturbances due to the presence of the user's hand can be detected. There are other sensing techniques, for example, capacitive sensing of a user's hand can be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention.

設置比出口更多的感測器301,使得控制電路302能夠確定使用者手接近的位置和/或方向的資訊,而不僅僅是靠近某個出口的資訊。根據圖式的實施例,兩個內部感測器301位於出水口180的兩側(參酌第14圖)。當使用者的手接到皂液後靠近出水口180時,首先啟動位於出水口180的與皂液出口160同側的內部感測器301。如果使用者的手從多功能盥洗裝置100的烘手側接近出水口180,則首先啟動另一個內部感測器301。當使用者的手位於出水口180下方時,兩個內部感測器301均用來檢測手。控制 電路302可以回應於內部感測器被啟動的順序,而產生不同的控制訊號。 Providing more sensors 301 than exits enables the control circuit 302 to determine information about the position and/or direction of the user's hand approach, not just information about approaching a certain exit. According to the illustrated embodiment, two internal sensors 301 are located on both sides of the water outlet 180 (see Figure 14). When the user's hand approaches the water outlet 180 after receiving the soap solution, the internal sensor 301 located on the same side of the water outlet 180 as the soap solution outlet 160 is activated first. If the user's hand approaches the water outlet 180 from the hand drying side of the multifunctional toilet device 100, another internal sensor 301 is activated first. When the user's hand is under the water outlet 180, both internal sensors 301 are used to detect the hand. control The circuit 302 can generate different control signals in response to the sequence in which the internal sensors are activated.

首先來看皂液系統的控制,至少一個感測器301位於皂液出口160附近,以檢測位於出口160下方的使用者的手。當使用者的手位於皂液出口160下方時,感測器301產生回饋訊號303給控制電路302,指示手的存在。響應於接收到的回饋訊號303,控制電路302閃爍或改變用於皂液出口160的LED305的顏色,以提示使用者在皂液出口160檢測到手。控制電路302還可以向皂液泵316產生控制訊號318,使皂液泵316啟動,從而分配皂液。皂液泵316可以運轉預設的時間或執行一個或多個固定的泵循環,將皂液從皂液池310中吸出,並通過皂液管162向上輸送到噴嘴164,並由噴嘴164分配到使用者的手上。進一步考慮,靠近皂液出口160的感測器301可設置為僅在多功能盥洗裝置100下方很短的距離內檢測使用者的手。例如,使用者的手可能需要在感測器301的三英寸或兩英寸以內才能檢測到。優選地,檢測距離在感測器301內設置,並且可以設置為小於出水口的檢測距離,正如將在下面更詳細地討論的。 Looking first at the control of the soap system, at least one sensor 301 is located near the soap outlet 160 to detect the user's hand below the outlet 160 . When the user's hand is under the soap outlet 160, the sensor 301 generates a feedback signal 303 to the control circuit 302, indicating the presence of the hand. In response to the received feedback signal 303 , the control circuit 302 flashes or changes the color of the LED 305 for the soap outlet 160 to alert the user that a hand is detected at the soap outlet 160 . The control circuit 302 may also generate a control signal 318 to the soap pump 316 to activate the soap pump 316 to dispense soap. The soap pump 316 may run for a preset time or perform one or more fixed pump cycles to draw the soap from the soap sump 310 and deliver it up through the soap tube 162 to the nozzle 164, where it is dispensed by the nozzle 164. in the hands of the user. Considered further, the sensor 301 near the soap outlet 160 may be positioned to detect the user's hand only a short distance below the multifunctional toilet device 100 . For example, a user's hand may need to be within three or two inches of sensor 301 to be detected. Preferably, the detection distance is set within the sensor 301 and may be set to be less than the detection distance of the water outlet, as will be discussed in more detail below.

控制電路302還可設置為根據多功能盥洗裝置100處的其他動作而連鎖(interlock)皂液器。例如,如果烘手機被啟動,則希望避免分配皂液,使皂液不被吹到洗手池周圍。另外,可能需要要求使用者在分配額外的皂液之前移除他們的手。這使得若使用者長時間將手留在皂液出口160下面,或例如,若異物落入靠近皂液出口160的多功能盥洗裝置100下方的洗手池20中時,能夠避免繼續分配皂液。 The control circuit 302 may also be configured to interlock the soap dispenser according to other actions at the multifunction toilet device 100 . For example, if the hand dryer is activated, it is desirable to avoid dispensing soap so that the soap is not blown around the sink. Additionally, users may need to be required to remove their hands before dispensing additional soap. This makes it possible to avoid continued soap dispensing if the user leaves their hands under the soap outlet 160 for an extended period of time, or, for example, if a foreign object falls into the sink 20 below the multifunctional toilet device 100 near the soap outlet 160.

皂液池內可設置液位檢測開關312,例如浮動開關。當皂液位較低且需要填充時,液位檢測開關312產生回饋訊號314至控制訊號。控 制電路302可透過指示液位較低的方式啟動靠近皂液出口160的LED305。例如,控制電路302可以閃爍LED305或將LED的顏色變為紅色,顯示液位較低。 A liquid level detection switch 312, such as a float switch, may be provided in the soap pool. When the soap level is low and needs to be filled, the liquid level detection switch 312 generates a feedback signal 314 to the control signal. control The control circuit 302 can activate the LED 305 near the soap outlet 160 by indicating that the liquid level is low. For example, the control circuit 302 may blink the LED 305 or change the color of the LED to red to indicate a low liquid level.

接下來看水分配系統的控制,至少一個感測器301位於出水口180附近,以檢測位於出口180下方的使用者的手。當使用者的手位於出水口180下方時,感測器301產生回饋訊號303至控制電路302,指示手的存在。響應於接收到的回饋訊號303,控制電路302閃爍或改變用於出水口180的LED305的顏色,以向使用者提示在出水口180檢測到手。控制電路302還可以向閥門320產生控制訊號326,使閥門320啟動,從而分配水。閥門320可以通電打開一段預設的時間,也可以在出水口180下方檢測到使用者的手時保持打開。 Looking next at the control of the water distribution system, at least one sensor 301 is located near the water outlet 180 to detect the user's hand below the outlet 180 . When the user's hand is under the water outlet 180 , the sensor 301 generates a feedback signal 303 to the control circuit 302 to indicate the presence of the hand. In response to the received feedback signal 303 , the control circuit 302 flashes or changes the color of the LED 305 for the water outlet 180 to alert the user that a hand is detected at the water outlet 180 . The control circuit 302 may also generate a control signal 326 to the valve 320 to activate the valve 320 to dispense water. The valve 320 can be energized to open for a preset period of time, or it can remain open when a user's hand is detected below the water outlet 180 .

進一步考慮,靠近出水口180的感測器301可設置為在多功能盥洗裝置100下方的一段距離內檢測使用者的手,該距離等於多功能盥洗裝置100高於洗手池20的高度。由此,在出水口180和洗手池20之間的任何高度均能檢測到使用者的手。優選地,檢測距離在感測器301內設置,並且可以設置為大於皂液出口的檢測距離。要求使用者將手放在更靠近皂液出口來接皂液而不是像接水時一樣,這將有助於避免皂液的錯誤分配。例如,當使用者在出水口180下方沖洗手上的皂液時,手、手臂或其中的一部分可能會在皂液出口160下方移動。然而,使用者通常將他們的手放置在出水口180下方的一段距離,以避免水從他們的手中飛濺或噴灑,或避免在洗手時與多功能盥洗裝置100接觸。通常,使用者放置手的距離大於皂液出口附近的感測器301設置的用於檢測的距離。因此,當使用出口180時,即使使用 者手或手臂的一部分在用於皂液的感測器301下移動,也不會分配出額外的皂液。 Considering further, the sensor 301 near the water outlet 180 may be positioned to detect the user's hand within a distance below the multifunctional toilet device 100 , the distance being equal to the height of the multifunctional toilet device 100 above the sink 20 . Thus, the user's hand can be detected at any height between the water outlet 180 and the sink 20 . Preferably, the detection distance is set within the sensor 301, and may be set to be greater than the detection distance of the soap outlet. Requiring the user to place their hands closer to the soap outlet to receive soap than water will help avoid misdispensing of soap. For example, when a user rinses soap from the hands under the water outlet 180 , the hand, arm, or a portion thereof may move under the soap outlet 160 . However, users typically place their hands a distance below the water outlet 180 to avoid splashing or spraying water from their hands, or to avoid contact with the multifunctional toilet device 100 when washing their hands. Typically, the distance at which the user places the hand is greater than the distance set for detection by the sensor 301 near the soap outlet. Therefore, when using outlet 180, even if using Or part of the hand or arm moves under the sensor 301 for soap, and no additional soap is dispensed.

控制電路302還可設置為從多功能盥洗裝置100處分配水時連鎖(interlocks)。例如,如果烘手機被啟動,則希望避免出水,使水不被吹到洗手池周圍。另外,可能需要要求使用者將手從出水口180下方移開,並在分配空氣之前停止出水。還可以設置最長持續時間,在該時間內,出水口180可以出水而不需要使用者將手從出水口180下方移開並重新插入。這種設置使得若使用者長時間將手留在出水口180下面,或例如,若異物落入出水口180附近的多功能盥洗裝置100下方的洗手池20中,能避免繼續出水。 The control circuit 302 may also be configured to interlocks when water is dispensed from the multifunctional toilet 100 . For example, if the hand dryer is activated, it may be desirable to avoid water blowing around the sink. Additionally, it may be desirable to require the user to remove their hands from under the water outlet 180 and to stop the water flow prior to dispensing air. It is also possible to set a maximum duration during which the water outlet 180 can flow water without requiring the user to remove the hand from under the water outlet 180 and reinsert it. This arrangement makes it possible to avoid continuous water discharge if the user leaves their hands under the water outlet 180 for a long time, or, for example, if foreign objects fall into the sink 20 below the multifunctional toilet device 100 near the water outlet 180 .

接下來看空氣系統的控制,至少一個感測器301位於出風口200附近,以檢測位於出口200下方的使用者的手。當使用者的手位於出風口200下方時,感測器301產生回饋訊號303至控制電路,指示手的存在。響應於接收到的回饋訊號303,控制電路302閃爍或改變用於出風口200的LED305的顏色,以向使用者提示,出風口200檢測到手。控制電路302還可以向風機210產生控制訊號352,使風機210啟動,從而分配空氣。風機210可以通電一段預設的時間,也可以在出風口200下方檢測到使用者的手時保持通電。 Next, looking at the control of the air system, at least one sensor 301 is located near the air outlet 200 to detect the user's hand below the outlet 200 . When the user's hand is under the air outlet 200, the sensor 301 generates a feedback signal 303 to the control circuit, indicating the presence of the hand. In response to the received feedback signal 303, the control circuit 302 flashes or changes the color of the LED 305 for the air outlet 200 to prompt the user that the air outlet 200 detects a hand. The control circuit 302 may also generate a control signal 352 to the fan 210 to activate the fan 210 to distribute the air. The fan 210 may be powered on for a preset period of time, or may remain powered on when the user's hand is detected below the air outlet 200 .

靠近出風口200的感測器301可設置為在多功能盥洗裝置100下方的一段距離內檢測使用者的手,該距離等於多功能盥洗裝置100高於洗手池20的高度。由此,在出風口200和洗手池20之間的任何高度均能檢測到使用者的手。優選地,檢測距離在感測器301內可設置,並可設置為 大於皂液出口的檢測距離。風機210的電機可設置為變速運行。應當想到,當設置或重新設置盥洗系統時,選擇某一速度,並且每次感測器301檢測到使用者的手在出風口200下方時,電機均以該速度運行。根據本發明的一個方面,可選擇電機速度,使得使用者的手在期望時間內烘乾。所選擇的速度可以變化,例如,作為多功能盥洗裝置100的大小、裝置輸送的空氣體積或氣流中是否存在加熱器的函數。根據本發明的另一方面,可選擇電機速度,使得當使用者的手位於氣流中時,電機和氣流產生可接受的雜訊。 The sensor 301 near the air outlet 200 may be arranged to detect the user's hand within a distance below the multifunctional toilet device 100 , the distance being equal to the height of the multifunctional toilet device 100 above the sink 20 . Thus, the user's hand can be detected at any height between the air outlet 200 and the sink 20 . Preferably, the detection distance can be set in the sensor 301 and can be set as Greater than the detection distance of the soap outlet. The motor of fan 210 may be set to operate at variable speed. It is contemplated that when setting or resetting the toilet system, a certain speed is selected and that the motor runs at that speed each time the sensor 301 detects that the user's hand is under the air outlet 200 . According to one aspect of the present invention, the motor speed can be selected so that the user's hands dry in a desired time. The selected speed may vary, for example, as a function of the size of the multifunction toilet device 100, the volume of air delivered by the device, or the presence or absence of heaters in the airflow. According to another aspect of the invention, the motor speed may be selected such that when the user's hand is in the airflow, the motor and airflow produce acceptable noise.

控制電路302還可設置為從多功能盥洗裝置100處分配空氣時連鎖。例如,如果烘手機被啟動,則希望避免出水,使水不被吹到洗手池周圍。另外,可以要求使用者將手從出風口200下面移開,並在出水之前停止分配空氣。還可以設置最長持續時間,在該時間內,出風口200可以分配空氣而不需要使用者將手從出風口200下方移開並重新插入。這種設置使得若使用者長時間將手留在出風口200下面,或例如,若異物落入靠近出風口200的多功能盥洗裝置100下面的洗手池20中,能夠避免繼續分配空氣。 The control circuit 302 may also be configured to interlock when air is dispensed from the multifunctional toilet 100 . For example, if the hand dryer is activated, it may be desirable to avoid water blowing around the sink. Additionally, the user may be required to remove their hands from under the air outlet 200 and stop dispensing air before the water is dispensed. It is also possible to set a maximum duration during which the air outlet 200 can dispense air without requiring the user to remove and reinsert the hand from under the air outlet 200 . This arrangement makes it possible to avoid continued air distribution if the user leaves their hands under the air outlet 200 for a long time, or if, for example, a foreign object falls into the sink 20 under the multifunctional toilet device 100 near the air outlet 200 .

根據本發明的另一方面,盥洗系統10可包括一個或多個感測器370(如:接近感測器,approach sensors)。每個感測器370可安裝在殼體40的內表面,並與多功能盥洗裝置100中的一個對齊。殼體40包括開口371,感測器可以通過該開口371發送訊號,例如射頻(RF)或紅外線訊號。當使用者接近盥洗系統10時,使用者反射訊號,並由感測器370接收該訊號,以檢測使用者的靠近。如果使用可視感測器,則應當想到,殼體40的一部分可由半透明材料製成,使得發射的感測訊號通過。可選地,可在開口371中插入透鏡,使得發射的訊號通過,同時防止水、皂液、污垢或其他 污染物進入該開口。根據另一實施例,感測器370可發出能夠穿過殼體40的訊號。例如,可產生磁場,並能檢測到由於使用者的存在而引起的磁場擾動。 According to another aspect of the invention, the toilet system 10 may include one or more sensors 370 (eg, proximity sensors). Each sensor 370 may be mounted on the inner surface of the housing 40 and aligned with one of the multifunctional toilet devices 100 . The housing 40 includes an opening 371 through which the sensor can transmit signals, such as radio frequency (RF) or infrared signals. When the user approaches the toilet system 10, the user reflects the signal, and the sensor 370 receives the signal to detect the user's approach. If a visual sensor is used, it is contemplated that a portion of the housing 40 may be made of a translucent material to allow the transmitted sensing signal to pass through. Optionally, a lens may be inserted in opening 371 to allow the transmitted signal to pass through while preventing water, soap, dirt or other Contaminants enter this opening. According to another embodiment, the sensor 370 may emit a signal that can pass through the housing 40 . For example, a magnetic field can be generated and disturbances in the magnetic field due to the presence of the user can be detected.

每個感測器370產生回饋訊號372給控制電路302。控制電路302可以使用接近訊號372,例如,使盥洗系統10脫離節能狀態,或準備盥洗系統10以供使用。在節能狀態下,控制電路302的一部分可以斷電。當檢測到接近訊號372時,盥洗系統10可以在預計將使用時使整個控制電路302通電。類似地,如果有加熱器存在,控制電路302可以使加熱器通電,來開始加熱輸送給使用者的空氣。根據另一個示例,可以使多功能盥洗裝置100上的可視指示器305通電,以回應接收到的接近訊號372。還可以採取其他措施來回應控制電路302的接近訊號372,從而提升使用者的洗手體驗。 Each sensor 370 generates a feedback signal 372 to the control circuit 302 . The control circuit 302 may use the proximity signal 372, eg, to bring the toilet system 10 out of an energy saving state, or to prepare the toilet system 10 for use. In the power saving state, a portion of the control circuit 302 may be powered down. When the proximity signal 372 is detected, the toilet system 10 can energize the entire control circuit 302 in anticipation of use. Similarly, if a heater is present, the control circuit 302 may energize the heater to begin heating the air delivered to the user. According to another example, the visual indicator 305 on the multifunction toilet device 100 may be energized in response to the received proximity signal 372 . Other measures may also be taken to respond to the proximity signal 372 of the control circuit 302, thereby enhancing the user's hand-washing experience.

根據本發明的另一個方面,盥洗系統10可設置使用多功能盥洗裝置100中的感測器301。目前,盥洗系統10的設置通過指撥開關(dip switches)、旋轉開關(rotary switch)或類似的開關來執行,這些開關位於控制電路302殼體的內部或附近,並容納在檯面板12下方以及盥洗系統10的殼體40內。改變操作,例如風機210的電機速度、皂液分配的量、水流的持續時間等,需要拆卸殼體40而使用檯面板12下方的開關。本發明的盥洗系統10通過檯面板上方的感測器301提供其設置,而無需拆卸殼體40。 According to another aspect of the present invention, the toilet system 10 may be configured to use the sensor 301 in the multifunctional toilet device 100 . Currently, the setting of the toilet system 10 is performed by dip switches, rotary switches or similar switches located within or near the housing of the control circuit 302 and housed under the countertop 12 and the toilet within housing 40 of system 10 . Changing operations, such as the motor speed of the fan 210 , the amount of soap dispensed, the duration of the water flow, etc., requires disassembly of the housing 40 and use of the switches under the deck 12 . The toilet system 10 of the present invention provides its setting via the sensor 301 above the countertop without disassembling the housing 40 .

使用者可以通過將手按預設的順序插入感測器301下方,來進入盥洗系統10的設置模式。選擇順序是為了避免在盥洗系統10的正常運行期間意外進入設置模式。例如,需要將右手放在第一個感測器下方,將 左手放在第二個感測器下方,其中右手在左手之前放入,且時間差不到一秒。然後雙手在感測器下方保持至少十秒鐘。根據另一示例,需要連續多次按從左往右或從右往左的順序啟動每個感測器301,然後一隻手在一個感測器301下方保持預設的時間。在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,還可使用其他順序。一旦盥洗系統10進入設置模式,每個可視指示器305可以向使用者提供設置模式的指示。例如,指示器305可以變為指定設置模式的特定顏色。 The user can enter the setting mode of the toilet system 10 by inserting the hand under the sensor 301 in a preset sequence. The selection sequence is to avoid accidental entry into the setup mode during normal operation of the toilet system 10 . For example, the right hand needs to be placed under the first sensor, the The left hand is placed under the second sensor, with the right hand placed before the left hand by less than a second. Then keep your hands under the sensor for at least ten seconds. According to another example, it is necessary to activate each sensor 301 in a left-to-right or right-to-left order several times in succession, and then keep one hand under one sensor 301 for a preset time. Other sequences may also be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. Once the toilet system 10 enters the setup mode, each visual indicator 305 may provide an indication of the setup mode to the user. For example, the indicator 305 may change to a specific color specifying the setting mode.

然後,使用者透過進一步地將手放在不同感測器301下方,來繼續設置盥洗系統10。使用者可以首先選擇要設置的系統,即使用者是否希望設置皂液分配系統、水分配系統或空氣分配系統。可通過將使用者的手插入靠近各自出口的感測器301下方,來選擇特定的系統。例如,為了設置水分配系統,使用者可以將一隻手插入到靠近出水口180的感測器301下方;為了設置空氣分配系統,使用者可以將一隻手插入到靠近出風口200的感測器301下方。所選系統附近的可視指示器保持顏色識別設置模式,並開始閃爍以指示特定系統已被選中。可選地,盥洗系統10包含通過感測器301設置的預設數量的參數,使用者可以透過將手插入一個感測器301下方來增加或減少每個參數。通過短暫啟動要設置的設備或在可視指示器上閃爍參數編號,可對參數進行識別。 The user then proceeds to set up the toilet system 10 by further placing their hands under the different sensors 301 . The user can first select the system to be set up, ie whether the user wishes to set up a soap distribution system, a water distribution system or an air distribution system. A particular system can be selected by inserting the user's hand under the sensor 301 near the respective outlet. For example, to set up the water distribution system, the user may insert one hand under the sensor 301 near the water outlet 180; to set up the air distribution system, the user may insert one hand into the sensor near the air outlet 200 below the device 301. A visual indicator near the selected system remains in color recognition setting mode and begins to flash to indicate that a specific system has been selected. Optionally, the toilet system 10 includes a preset number of parameters set by sensors 301, each parameter may be increased or decreased by the user by inserting a hand under one of the sensors 301. Parameters can be identified by briefly turning on the device to be set or by flashing the parameter number on a visual indicator.

一旦選擇了系統或特定參數,使用者將再次將手插入一個感測器301下方。應當想到,可利用第一個感測器301來選擇要設置的參數,可利用第二感測器301來更改參數的設置。優選地,所述參數具有預定義的設置集。例如,風機的電機可能有低、中、高速設置。每次使用者將手插 入第二個感測器301下方時,參數將增加或減小到下一個設置。盥洗系統10可以短暫地啟動電機,以便使用者觀察選定的電機速度所產生的氣流,並確定所需的設置。 Once a system or specific parameter is selected, the user will again insert the hand under one of the sensors 301 . It should be appreciated that the first sensor 301 can be used to select the parameter to be set, and the second sensor 301 can be used to change the setting of the parameter. Preferably, the parameters have a predefined set of settings. For example, a fan's motor may have low, medium, and high speed settings. Every time the user inserts the hand When entering below the second sensor 301, the parameter will increase or decrease to the next setting. The toilet system 10 may briefly activate the motor so that the user can observe the airflow produced by the selected motor speed and determine the desired setting.

現在參考第44圖至第54圖,根據本發明的另一實施例,示出了適用於盥洗系統的多功能水龍頭或多功能盥洗裝置500。該多功能盥洗裝置500包括單個支撐柱510。從前面看,如第45圖所示,支撐柱510位於多功能盥洗裝置500的右側。在本發明的其他實施例中,支撐柱510可位於多功能盥洗裝置500的兩側或多功能盥洗裝置500兩側之間的任何位置。 Referring now to Figures 44-54, a multi-function faucet or multi-function toilet device 500 suitable for use in a toilet system is shown according to another embodiment of the present invention. The multifunctional toilet device 500 includes a single support post 510 . From the front, as shown in FIG. 45 , the support post 510 is located on the right side of the multifunctional toilet device 500 . In other embodiments of the present invention, the support posts 510 may be located on both sides of the multi-function toilet device 500 or anywhere between the two sides of the multi-function toilet device 500 .

支撐柱510具有第一端512和第二端514。第一端512設置為安裝到檯面板12上,而第二端514在洗手池20上方延伸。第一端512包括安裝面513,安裝面513設置為與檯面板12的上表面14接合。如第47圖和第48圖的側視圖所示,支撐柱510包括垂直部510a和傾斜部510b。當支撐柱510安裝到檯面板12上時,支撐柱510的垂直部510a沿大致垂直的方向向上延伸一長度H。支撐柱510在彎曲部515處從垂直部510a轉換(transitions)到傾斜部510b,其中彎曲部515使支撐柱510從垂直部510a以一定角度延伸長度L,直到支撐柱510的第二端514位於所述位置上方。也就是說,支撐柱510的傾斜部510b從垂直部510a向外並向上延伸。在本發明代表性的實施例中,支撐柱510的傾斜部510b從垂直部510a沿與水平方向呈一角度為14度延伸。在本發明的其他實施例中,傾斜部510b可以在角度為0度至90度之間的任意角度延伸。 The support post 510 has a first end 512 and a second end 514 . The first end 512 is configured to be mounted to the countertop 12 , while the second end 514 extends over the sink 20 . The first end 512 includes a mounting surface 513 that is configured to engage the upper surface 14 of the counter top 12 . As shown in the side views of FIGS. 47 and 48, the support column 510 includes a vertical portion 510a and an inclined portion 510b. When the support column 510 is mounted on the counter top 12, the vertical portion 510a of the support column 510 extends upward for a length H in a substantially vertical direction. The support post 510 transitions from the vertical portion 510a to the inclined portion 510b at a bend 515, wherein the bend 515 extends the support post 510 from the vertical portion 510a at an angle a length L until the second end 514 of the support post 510 is located at above said location. That is, the inclined portion 510b of the support column 510 extends outward and upward from the vertical portion 510a. In a representative embodiment of the present invention, the inclined portion 510b of the support column 510 extends from the vertical portion 510a along an angle of 14 degrees with the horizontal direction. In other embodiments of the present invention, the inclined portion 510b may extend at any angle between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

如上所述,支撐柱510的第一端512設置為安裝到檯面板12上。第一開口511a和第二開口511b延伸穿過安裝面513,並分別與支撐柱 510內的第一通道520a和第二通道520b連通。在本發明的代表性實施例中,第一開口511a、第二開口511b並排對齊。第一底座530a容納在第一開口511a內,並將多功能盥洗裝置500固定到檯面板12上。另外,第二底座530b容納在第二開口511b內,也用於將多功能盥洗裝置500固定到檯面板12上。第一底座530a和第二底座530b還包括第一通道539a和第二通道539b,第一通道539a和第二通道539b分別貫穿第一底座530a和第二底座530b,並分別與支撐柱510中的第一通道520a和第二通道520b流體連通。如第51圖所示,每個底座530包括第一端532和第二端534,第一端532設置為插入到支撐柱510中,第二端534設置為插入到檯面板12的開口中。支撐柱510中的開口511a、511b均包括螺紋內緣,所述螺紋內緣分別與第一底座530a和第二底座530b的第一端532的螺紋外周配合。如此,每個底座530可旋轉地插入到各自的開口511中,使得螺接,並使每個底座530可靠地保留在支撐柱510內。 As mentioned above, the first end 512 of the support post 510 is configured to be mounted to the deck 12 . The first opening 511a and the second opening 511b extend through the mounting surface 513, and are respectively connected with the support column. The first channel 520a and the second channel 520b in 510 communicate. In a representative embodiment of the present invention, the first opening 511a, the second opening 511b are aligned side by side. The first base 530a is received within the first opening 511a and secures the multifunctional toilet device 500 to the countertop 12 . In addition, the second base 530b is received in the second opening 511b and is also used for fixing the multifunctional toilet device 500 to the countertop 12 . The first base 530a and the second base 530b further include a first channel 539a and a second channel 539b, the first channel 539a and the second channel 539b respectively penetrate the first base 530a and the second base 530b, and are respectively connected with the support column 510. The first channel 520a and the second channel 520b are in fluid communication. As shown in FIG. 51 , each base 530 includes a first end 532 configured to be inserted into the support post 510 and a second end 534 configured to be inserted into the opening of the deck 12 . The openings 511a and 511b in the support column 510 each include threaded inner edges, and the threaded inner edges cooperate with the threaded outer peripheries of the first ends 532 of the first base 530a and the second base 530b, respectively. In this way, each base 530 is rotatably inserted into the respective opening 511 , so as to be screwed, and each base 530 is securely retained in the support column 510 .

可選地,應當想到,每個底座530可通過卡扣配合或其他合適的固定方法固定在支撐柱510上。根據另一實施例,每個底座530與支撐柱510一體成型,使得支撐柱510的一部分延伸穿過開口,以將多功能盥洗裝置500固定在檯面板12上。每個底座530的第二部分536沿著每個底座530縱向移位,使其設置為至少部分位於檯面板12下方。第二部分536包括螺紋外表面,以容納螺母535。螺母535設置為與安裝板537嚙合,安裝板537與檯面板12的下表面嚙合。安裝板537橫向延伸,並設置在螺母535與支撐柱510的安裝面513之間。安裝板537包括第一孔539a和第二孔539b,第一孔539a和第二孔539b設置為分別容納第一底座530a和第二底座530b。為了 使多功能盥洗裝置500固定在檯面板12上,每個底座530都貼附在支撐柱510上,並透過檯面板12的開口插入。螺母535從檯面板下方螺接在至少一個底座530上,使得安裝板537以及支撐柱510的安裝面513與檯面板12相對的表面接合,並將多功能盥洗裝置500固定在檯面板12上。雖然本發明的代表性實施例描述了螺母535螺接到第二底座530b上,但應當想到,在本發明的其他實施例中,螺母535可以螺接到第一底座530b上,或同時螺接到第一底座5301和第二底座530b上。 Alternatively, it is contemplated that each base 530 may be secured to the support post 510 by a snap fit or other suitable securing method. According to another embodiment, each base 530 is integrally formed with the support post 510 such that a portion of the support post 510 extends through the opening to secure the multifunctional toilet device 500 to the countertop 12 . The second portion 536 of each base 530 is longitudinally displaced along each base 530 such that it is positioned at least partially below the deck 12 . The second portion 536 includes a threaded outer surface to receive the nut 535 . Nut 535 is arranged to engage with mounting plate 537 that engages with the lower surface of deck 12 . The mounting plate 537 extends laterally and is disposed between the nut 535 and the mounting surface 513 of the support column 510 . The mounting plate 537 includes a first hole 539a and a second hole 539b that are configured to receive the first base 530a and the second base 530b, respectively. for The multifunctional toilet device 500 is fixed on the countertop 12 , and each base 530 is attached to the support column 510 and inserted through the opening of the countertop 12 . Nuts 535 are screwed onto at least one base 530 from below the countertop so that the mounting plate 537 and the mounting surface 513 of the support post 510 engage with the opposite surface of the countertop 12 and secure the multifunctional toilet device 500 to the countertop 12 . Although the representative embodiment of the present invention describes the nut 535 being threaded to the second base 530b, it is contemplated that in other embodiments of the present invention, the nut 535 may be threaded to the first base 530b, or both. onto the first base 5301 and the second base 530b.

延伸部540垂直於支撐柱510從支撐柱510的第二端514水平延伸。具體地,延伸部540具有第一端542和第二端544,延伸部540的第一端542與支撐柱510的第二端514連接,第二端544從支撐柱510懸臂伸出。延伸部540的第一端542的寬度與支撐柱510的第二端514的寬度相同。如此,該多功能盥洗裝置500從支撐柱510轉換到延伸部540時,其表現為連續的部件。還可預見,支撐柱510和延伸部540的至少一部分可鑄造或以其他方式製造為一個部件。因此,儘管區分了支撐柱510的第一端512、第二端514以及延伸部540的第一端542,但端部的位置只是為了說明,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,可沿支撐柱510或延伸部540軸向移動。 The extension portion 540 extends horizontally from the second end 514 of the support column 510 perpendicular to the support column 510 . Specifically, the extension 540 has a first end 542 and a second end 544 , the first end 542 of the extension 540 is connected with the second end 514 of the support column 510 , and the second end 544 cantilevered from the support column 510 . The width of the first end 542 of the extension portion 540 is the same as the width of the second end 514 of the support column 510 . As such, the multifunctional toilet device 500 appears as a continuous component when transitioned from the support post 510 to the extension 540 . It is also contemplated that at least a portion of support post 510 and extension 540 may be cast or otherwise fabricated as one piece. Thus, although the first end 512, the second end 514 of the support post 510, and the first end 542 of the extension 540 are distinguished, the locations of the ends are for illustration only and may be Post 510 or extension 540 moves axially.

延伸部540包括多個出口,所述多個出口用於在盥洗系統10的洗手池20上方分配產品。第一出口560用於分配皂液,第二出口580用於分配水,第三出口600用於分配空氣。第一出口560、第二出口580、第三出口600沿延伸部540間隔排列,使得使用者的手在清洗過程中沿延伸部540在出口(第一出口560、第二出口580、第三出口600)之間移動。支撐柱510的通道520包括限定在支撐柱內部的第一通道520a和第二通道520b,用 於將產品輸送至其中一個出口。皂液和水可通過管道輸送,所述管道從檯面板12下方延伸穿過支撐柱510的第一通道520a。第二通道520b設置為導風管,至少部分地將空氣從位於檯面板12下方的鼓風機輸送到出風口600。 The extension 540 includes a plurality of outlets for dispensing product over the sink 20 of the lavatory system 10 . The first outlet 560 is used to dispense soap, the second outlet 580 is used to dispense water, and the third outlet 600 is used to dispense air. The first outlet 560 , the second outlet 580 , and the third outlet 600 are arranged at intervals along the extension part 540 , so that the user's hand can pass through the outlets (the first outlet 560 , the second outlet 580 , the third outlet) along the extension part 540 during the washing process. 600) to move between. The channel 520 of the support column 510 includes a first channel 520a and a second channel 520b defined inside the support column, using to deliver the product to one of the outlets. The soap and water may be delivered through pipes extending from below the deck 12 through the first channel 520a of the support post 510. The second passage 520b is provided as an air duct, at least partially conveying air from the blower located below the deck 12 to the air outlet 600 .

參照第53圖和第54圖,繪示出支撐柱510的示例性橫截面圖,以進一步說明第一通道520a和第二通道520b。第一通道520a截面面積的大小能夠為攜帶皂液的管道562和攜帶水的管道582提供空間,以通過通道520a。類似地,前述底座530中的通道539包括第一通道539a和第二通道539b,第一通道539a與支撐柱510的第一通道520a對齊,第二通道539b與支撐柱510的第二通道520b對齊。第二通道520b具有與第二通道539b相對應的截面積,以減少空氣從底座530流到支撐柱510時的氣流湍流。然後,第二通道520b形成一管道,空氣通過該管道輸送到出風口600。 Referring to FIGS. 53 and 54, exemplary cross-sectional views of the support post 510 are depicted to further illustrate the first channel 520a and the second channel 520b. The cross-sectional area of the first passage 520a is sized to provide space for the soap-carrying conduit 562 and the water-carrying conduit 582 to pass through the passage 520a. Similarly, the aforementioned channel 539 in the base 530 includes a first channel 539a aligned with the first channel 520a of the support column 510 and a second channel 539b aligned with the second channel 520b of the support column 510 . The second channel 520b has a cross-sectional area corresponding to the second channel 539b, so as to reduce airflow turbulence when the air flows from the base 530 to the support column 510 . Then, the second passage 520b forms a duct through which air is delivered to the air outlet 600 .

延伸部540還可以包括指示器(indicators),讓使用者識別每個出口的位置。根據代表性實施例,開口503沿延伸部540的前緣排布,通過開口可顯示指示器。LED705(如多色發光二極體)或紅-綠-藍LED陣列(參見第54圖同時參見第55圖),位於每個開口503的後部。應當想到,每個開口可能包括一個透鏡或是半透明材料,而不是為了防止皂液、水、污垢或其他污染物進入多功能盥洗裝置500的開口。LED705可以根據操作發出不同的顏色或閃爍,以將使用者的注意力吸引到相應位置。可選地,利用較大的顯示器,例如,液晶顯示器(LCD)可向使用者提供圖形或其他可視指示,來說明由指示器定位的每個出口的用途。 The extension 540 may also include indicators to allow the user to identify the location of each outlet. According to a representative embodiment, openings 503 are arranged along the leading edge of extension 540 through which an indicator can be displayed. LEDs 705 (eg, multi-color light emitting diodes) or arrays of red-green-blue LEDs (see FIG. 54 and also FIG. 55 ) are located behind each opening 503 . It is contemplated that each opening may include a lens or translucent material, rather than the openings for preventing soap, water, dirt, or other contaminants from entering the multi-function toilet device 500. The LED 705 can emit different colors or flash according to the operation, so as to attract the user's attention to the corresponding position. Optionally, the use of a larger display, eg, a liquid crystal display (LCD), may provide a graphical or other visual indication to the user explaining the purpose of each outlet located by the indicator.

皂液分配系統包括皂液池710、皂液泵716以及將皂液泵716連接到皂液出口160的管道562。皂液池710和皂液泵716在第55圖中以方塊 圖之形式表示。皂液池710包括液位檢測開關712,例如浮動開關,產生對應于皂液池710中剩餘量的液位檢測訊號714,並提供給控制電路702。皂液泵716由位於多功能盥洗裝置500中的一個或多個感測器701啟動,感測器701檢測靠近皂液出口560的使用者手是否存在。皂液泵716從皂液池710中抽出皂液,並輸送至管道562,管道562使皂液泵716和皂液出口560流體連通。管道562在第一通道520a內延伸,並進入多功能盥洗裝置500的延伸部540。在延伸部540中,管道562安裝在噴嘴564上,噴嘴564延伸穿過出口560。皂液通過出口560從噴嘴564排放到使用者的手上。 The soap dispensing system includes a soap sump 710 , a soap pump 716 , and a conduit 562 connecting the soap pump 716 to the soap outlet 160 . Soap pool 710 and soap pump 716 are shown as squares in Figure 55 Represented in the form of a diagram. The soap sump 710 includes a liquid level detection switch 712 , such as a float switch, which generates a liquid level detection signal 714 corresponding to the remaining amount in the soap sump 710 and provides it to the control circuit 702 . The soap pump 716 is activated by one or more sensors 701 located in the multifunction toilet device 500 that detect the presence of a user's hand near the soap outlet 560 . Soap pump 716 draws soap from soap sump 710 and delivers it to conduit 562 which fluidly communicates soap pump 716 and soap outlet 560 . The conduit 562 extends within the first channel 520a and into the extension 540 of the multifunctional toilet device 500 . In extension 540 , conduit 562 is mounted on nozzle 564 which extends through outlet 560 . The soap is discharged from nozzle 564 through outlet 560 onto the user's hand.

水分配系統包括連接到一個供水系統的一條或多條進水管路722、一個或多個閥門720以及一條或多條出水管路724,以向出水口580供水。進水管路722可以連接到冷水源、熱水源或混合水源,其中混合水源包括熱水和冷水的混合。由於希望給使用者提供舒適溫度的水,因而可以在進水管路722之前設置混合閥,該混合閥將冷熱水按比例混合,以提供理想溫度的水。可選地,閥門720可以是混合閥,包括來自冷水源的進水管路722以及來自熱水源的進水管路722。來自控制電路702的控制訊號726可以控制閥門720不僅能夠以開或關方式,而且能夠以比例的方式混合冷熱水以提供所需溫度的水。從閥門720延伸的出水管路724通過管道582連接到出水口580。進一步地,出水口580內可設置曝氣器800,曝氣器800包括進水口802,從閥門720延伸的出水管路724通過管道582連接到進水口802。曝氣器800可設置為與前述第38圖至第43圖所示出的曝氣器400相類似。 The water distribution system includes one or more inlet lines 722 , one or more valves 720 , and one or more outlet lines 724 connected to a water supply system to supply water to outlet 580 . The water inlet line 722 may be connected to a cold water source, a hot water source, or a mixed water source, where the mixed water source includes a mixture of hot and cold water. Since it is desired to provide the user with water at a comfortable temperature, a mixing valve can be provided before the water inlet line 722, and the mixing valve can mix the hot and cold water in proportion to provide water of a desired temperature. Alternatively, the valve 720 may be a mixing valve, including a water inlet line 722 from a cold water source and an inlet water line 722 from a hot water source. The control signal 726 from the control circuit 702 can control the valve 720 not only to be able to open or close, but also to mix the hot and cold water in a proportional manner to provide water of the desired temperature. Outlet line 724 extending from valve 720 is connected to outlet 580 by conduit 582 . Further, an aerator 800 may be disposed in the water outlet 580 , the aerator 800 includes a water inlet 802 , and the water outlet pipeline 724 extending from the valve 720 is connected to the water inlet 802 through the pipeline 582 . The aerator 800 may be configured similarly to the aerator 400 shown in FIGS. 38-43 previously.

空氣分配系統包括位於檯面板12下方的風機610,該風機610用於將空氣輸送至出風口600。根據本發明的一實施例,風機610包括由電 機驅動的離心風機。所述電機可變速運行,以調整風機610提供的氣流速率。風機610通過一進風口吸入空氣,該進風口位於檯面板12下方的殼體40內。可在進風口設置過濾器754,以在空氣進入風機610的進風口之前捕獲其中存在的污染物。導風管615將風機610的出口連接到底座530中的第二通道539b,第二通道539b又與多功能盥洗裝置500中支撐柱510內的第二通道520b相連。 The air distribution system includes a fan 610 located below the deck 12 for delivering air to the air outlet 600 . According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fan 610 includes an electric Machine-driven centrifugal fan. The motor operates at variable speed to adjust the air flow rate provided by the fan 610 . The fan 610 sucks air through an air inlet located in the housing 40 below the table top 12 . A filter 754 may be provided at the air inlet to capture contaminants present in the air before it enters the air inlet of the fan 610 . The air guide duct 615 connects the outlet of the fan 610 to the second channel 539b in the base 530 , and the second channel 539b is in turn connected with the second channel 520b in the support column 510 of the multifunctional toilet device 500 .

參考第51圖、第53圖以及第54圖,第二通道520b為風機610和出風口600之間的導風管615的延續。第二通道520b的表面優選為光滑的,以儘量減少通過第二通道520b的氣流湍流,並將其與第一通道520a分隔開。可在通道520b的相對面之間設置凸台部522,以提高多功能盥洗裝置500的剛性。凸台部522包括首先接收氣流的前端523以及最後接收氣流的後端525(參酌第52圖)。凸台522向中間變寬並向兩端變窄,如此,前端523和後端525優選為窄圓形,以最小化通過第二通道520b的氣流干擾。 Referring to FIGS. 51 , 53 and 54 , the second passage 520 b is a continuation of the air duct 615 between the fan 610 and the air outlet 600 . The surface of the second channel 520b is preferably smooth to minimize airflow turbulence through the second channel 520b and separate it from the first channel 520a. Boss portions 522 may be provided between opposing faces of the channel 520b to increase the rigidity of the multi-function toilet device 500 . The boss portion 522 includes a front end 523 that receives air flow first and a rear end 525 that receives air flow last (see FIG. 52 ). The boss 522 widens toward the middle and narrows at both ends, so that the front end 523 and the rear end 525 are preferably narrowly rounded to minimize airflow disturbance through the second channel 520b.

在出風口600外設置有內壁524,以截止第二通道520b,並通過支撐柱510將第二通道520b與第一通道520a分隔開。內壁524形成為引導氣流穿過第二通道520b,使得當氣流衝擊內壁524時,能夠通過壓力衝擊使氣流在內壁524的表面均衡。出風口600包括噴嘴602以及限定於噴嘴602內的柵格604。柵格604的每個元件均位於大致垂直的平面上,使得在氣流衝擊內壁124後,引導空氣向下流動,並流出出風口600。因此,從風機延伸的導風管615、底座530a和支撐柱510內的第一通道539a、520a將空氣輸送到出風口600,以烘乾使用者的手。 An inner wall 524 is disposed outside the air outlet 600 to block the second channel 520b and separate the second channel 520b from the first channel 520a by the support column 510 . The inner wall 524 is formed to direct the airflow through the second channel 520b so that when the airflow impinges on the inner wall 524, the surface of the inner wall 524 can be equalized by the pressure impact. The air outlet 600 includes a nozzle 602 and a grid 604 defined within the nozzle 602 . Each element of the grid 604 lies in a generally vertical plane such that after the airflow impinges on the inner wall 124 , the air is directed to flow downward and out of the air outlet 600 . Therefore, the air duct 615 extending from the fan, the base 530a and the first passages 539a, 520a in the support column 510 deliver air to the air outlet 600 to dry the user's hands.

控制訊號752在風機610和控制電路702之間通過。控制訊號 752包括啟動命令、停止命令、速度命令或其任何組合,以控制風機610的操作。此外,可將對應風機610操作或過濾器754狀態的回饋訊號從風機610提供至控制電路702。儘管未繪示出,但應當想到,空氣分配系統可以包括沿氣流路徑設置的加熱器,以在空氣輸送至使用者的手之前提高空氣的溫度。 The control signal 752 passes between the fan 610 and the control circuit 702 . control signal 752 includes start commands, stop commands, speed commands, or any combination thereof, to control the operation of fan 610 . Additionally, feedback signals corresponding to the operation of the fan 610 or the state of the filter 754 may be provided from the fan 610 to the control circuit 702 . Although not shown, it is contemplated that the air distribution system may include heaters positioned along the airflow path to increase the temperature of the air prior to delivery to the user's hands.

在操作中,提供一控制系統700,用於管理多功能盥洗裝置500和盥洗系統10的操作。參考第55圖,控制系統700包括安裝在盥洗系統10上的控制電路702。根據本發明的一個實施例,控制電路702設置在一電路板上,該電路板安裝在檯面板12下方的殼體內,同時安裝在盥洗系統10的殼體40內,以保護控制電路702不被水濺到。可選地,可將控制電路702密封,以提供進一步的保護,防止盥洗系統中的濕氣。控制電路702包括記憶體706,記憶體706設置為存儲盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500的指令參數以及處理器704上執行的指令,以控制盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500的操作。記憶體706可以是揮發性(volatile)的、非揮發性(non-volatile)的或其組合,並且可以是一個或多個設備。處理器704用於執行存儲在記憶體706中的指令,以實現對盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500的預定操作。應當想到,處理器704可以是一個或多個設備。控制電路702還可以包括其他類比和/或數位設備,以接收來自感測器的回饋訊號,向執行器發送控制訊號,並管理本領域技術人員所理解的其他相關的控制功能。進一步考慮,控制電路702可以完全位於單個電路板上,並且位於單個殼體內,或可選地,在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,控制電路702的部分可以分佈在盥洗系統10周圍。 In operation, a control system 700 is provided for managing the operation of the multifunctional toilet device 500 and the toilet system 10 . Referring to FIG. 55 , the control system 700 includes a control circuit 702 mounted on the toilet system 10 . According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control circuit 702 is provided on a circuit board which is installed in the housing under the counter top 12 and is installed in the housing 40 of the toilet system 10 to protect the control circuit 702 from being damaged by Water splashes. Optionally, the control circuit 702 can be sealed to provide further protection from moisture in the toilet system. Control circuit 702 includes memory 706 configured to store instruction parameters for toilet system 10 and multifunction toilet 500 and instructions executed on processor 704 to control the operation of toilet system 10 and multifunction toilet 500 . Memory 706 may be volatile, non-volatile, or a combination thereof, and may be one or more devices. The processor 704 is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory 706 to effect predetermined operations of the toilet system 10 and the multifunctional toilet device 500 . It should be appreciated that processor 704 may be one or more devices. Control circuit 702 may also include other analog and/or digital devices to receive feedback signals from sensors, send control signals to actuators, and manage other related control functions as understood by those skilled in the art. It is further contemplated that the control circuit 702 may be entirely located on a single circuit board and within a single housing, or alternatively, portions of the control circuit 702 may be distributed around the toilet system 10 without departing from the scope of the present invention.

控制電路702接收來自多功能盥洗裝置500的感測器701中的回饋訊號703,指示使用者的手在多功能盥洗裝置500附近清洗和/或烘乾。如第55圖所示,多功能盥洗裝置500中設有四個感測器701,以控制多功能盥洗裝置500中皂液、水和空氣的輸送。在本發明的其他實施例中,應當想到,可以提供三個感測器701,其中每一個感測器701靠近每個出口。在其他實施例中,可以提供四個以上的感測器701。應當想到,每個感測器701位於多功能盥洗裝置500的延伸部540內,並位於延伸部540下壁的上方。下壁的一部分包括開口503,感測器可通過該開口503發送訊號,例如射頻(RF)或紅外線訊號。該訊號被使用者的手反射,並由感測器701接收,以檢測使用者手的存在。如果使用可視感測器,則可以想到,下殼體的一部分可由半透明材料製成,以作為開口的替代方案,使得發射的感測訊號能夠通過。可選地,開口503中可插入透鏡,使得發射訊號通過,並防止水、皂液、污垢或其他污染物進入開口。根據另一實施例,感測器701可發射出能穿過延伸部540殼體的訊號。例如,可產生磁場,並能檢測由於使用者手的存在而引起的磁場擾動。還有其他感測技術,例如,可以在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下利用使用者手的電容感應。 The control circuit 702 receives the feedback signal 703 from the sensor 701 of the multi-function toilet device 500 to instruct the user's hands to wash and/or dry near the multi-function toilet device 500 . As shown in FIG. 55 , four sensors 701 are provided in the multi-function toilet device 500 to control the delivery of soap, water and air in the multi-function toilet device 500 . In other embodiments of the invention, it is contemplated that three sensors 701 may be provided, with each sensor 701 proximate to each outlet. In other embodiments, more than four sensors 701 may be provided. It will be appreciated that each sensor 701 is located within the extension 540 of the multifunctional toilet device 500 above the lower wall of the extension 540 . A portion of the lower wall includes an opening 503 through which the sensor can transmit a signal, such as a radio frequency (RF) or infrared signal. The signal is reflected by the user's hand and received by the sensor 701 to detect the presence of the user's hand. If a visual sensor is used, it is conceivable that a portion of the lower housing may be made of a translucent material as an alternative to an opening to allow the transmitted sensing signal to pass through. Optionally, a lens may be inserted into the opening 503 to allow the transmission signal to pass and prevent water, soap, dirt or other contaminants from entering the opening. According to another embodiment, the sensor 701 may emit a signal that can pass through the housing of the extension 540 . For example, a magnetic field can be generated and disturbances in the magnetic field due to the presence of the user's hand can be detected. There are other sensing techniques, for example, capacitive sensing of a user's hand can be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention.

設置比出口更多的感測器701,使得控制電路702能夠確定使用者手接近的位置和/或方向的資訊,而不僅僅是靠近某個出口的資訊。如本發明的代表性實施例所示,兩個內部感測器701位於出水口580的兩側。當使用者的手在接到皂液後靠近出水口580時,首先啟動位於出水口580的與皂液出口560同側的內部感測器701。如果使用者的手從多功能盥洗裝置500的烘手側靠近出水口580,則首先啟動另一個內部感測器701。當使用 者的手位於出水口580下方時,兩個內部感測器701均用來檢測手。控制電路702可以回應於內部感測器701啟動的順序,而產生不同的控制訊號。 Providing more sensors 701 than exits enables the control circuit 702 to determine information about the position and/or direction of the user's hand approach, rather than just approaching a certain exit. As shown in the representative embodiment of the present invention, two internal sensors 701 are located on either side of the water outlet 580 . When the user's hand approaches the water outlet 580 after receiving the soap solution, the internal sensor 701 located on the same side of the water outlet 580 as the soap solution outlet 560 is activated first. If the user's hand approaches the water outlet 580 from the hand drying side of the multifunctional toilet device 500, another internal sensor 701 is activated first. when using When the user's hand is below the water outlet 580, both internal sensors 701 are used to detect the hand. The control circuit 702 can generate different control signals in response to the activation sequence of the internal sensor 701 .

首先來看皂液系統的控制,至少一個感測器701位於皂液出口560附近,以檢測位於出口560下方的使用者的手。當使用者的手位於皂液出口560下方時,感測器701產生回饋訊號703給控制電路702,指示手的存在。回應於接收到的回饋訊號703,控制電路702透過訊號707閃爍或改變用於皂液出口560的LED705的顏色,以提示使用者皂液出口560檢測到手。控制電路702還可以向皂液泵716產生控制訊號718,來分配皂液。皂液泵716可以運轉預設的時間或執行一個或多個固定的泵迴圈,將皂液從皂液池710中吸出,並通過皂液管562向上輸送到皂液噴嘴564,並由噴嘴564分配到使用者的手上。靠近皂液出口560的感測器701可設置為僅在多功能盥洗裝置500下方很短的距離內檢測使用者的手。例如,使用者的手可能需要在感測器701的三英寸或兩英寸以內才能檢測到。優選地,檢測距離在感測器701內設置,並可以設置為小於出水口580的檢測距離,正如將在下面更詳細地討論的。 Looking first at the control of the soap system, at least one sensor 701 is located near the soap outlet 560 to detect the user's hand below the outlet 560 . When the user's hand is under the soap outlet 560, the sensor 701 generates a feedback signal 703 to the control circuit 702, indicating the presence of the hand. In response to the received feedback signal 703 , the control circuit 702 flashes or changes the color of the LED 705 for the soap outlet 560 through the signal 707 to remind the user that the soap outlet 560 detects a hand. The control circuit 702 may also generate a control signal 718 to the soap pump 716 to dispense soap. The soap pump 716 may run for a preset time or perform one or more fixed pump loops to draw the soap from the soap sump 710 and transport it up through the soap tube 562 to the soap nozzle 564 and from the nozzle 564 are assigned to the user's hand. The sensor 701 near the soap outlet 560 may be arranged to detect the user's hand only a short distance below the multifunctional toilet device 500 . For example, a user's hand may need to be within three or two inches of sensor 701 to be detected. Preferably, the detection distance is set within the sensor 701 and may be set to be less than the detection distance of the water outlet 580, as will be discussed in more detail below.

控制電路702還可設置為根據多功能盥洗裝置500處的其他動作而與皂液出口560連鎖。例如,如果烘手機被啟動,則希望避免分配皂液,使皂液不被吹到洗手池20周圍。另外,可能需要要求使用者在分配額外的皂液之前移開他們的手。這使得若使用者長時間將手留在皂液出口560下方,或例如,若異物落入靠近皂液出口560的多功能盥洗裝置500下方的洗手池20中,能夠避免繼續分配皂液。 The control circuit 702 may also be configured to interlock with the soap outlet 560 in response to other actions at the multifunction toilet device 500 . For example, if the hand dryer is activated, it may be desirable to avoid dispensing soap so that the soap is not blown around the sink 20 . Additionally, users may need to be asked to remove their hands before dispensing additional soap. This makes it possible to avoid continued dispensing of soap if the user leaves their hands under the soap outlet 560 for an extended period of time, or if, for example, a foreign object falls into the sink 20 below the multifunctional toilet device 500 near the soap outlet 560 .

皂液池710內可設置液位檢測開關712,例如浮動開關。當皂 液位元較低且需要填充時,液位檢測開關712產生液位檢測訊號714給控制電路702。控制電路702可透過過指示液位較低的方式啟動靠近皂液出口560的LED305。例如,控制電路702可以閃爍LED705或將LED705的顏色變為紅色,顯示液位較低。 A liquid level detection switch 712 , such as a float switch, may be provided in the soap pool 710 . when soap When the liquid level is low and needs to be filled, the liquid level detection switch 712 generates a liquid level detection signal 714 to the control circuit 702 . The control circuit 702 can activate the LED 305 near the soap outlet 560 by indicating that the liquid level is low. For example, the control circuit 702 may blink the LED 705 or change the color of the LED 705 to red to indicate that the liquid level is low.

接下來看水分配系統的控制,至少一個感測器701位於出水口580附近,以檢測位於出水口580下方的使用者的手。當使用者的手位於出水口580下方時,感測器701產生回饋訊號703給控制電路702,指示手的存在。響應於接收到的回饋訊號703,控制電路702閃爍或改變用於出水口580的LED705的顏色,以向使用者提示出水口580檢測到手。控制電路702還可以向閥門720產生控制訊號726,使閥門720啟動,從而出水。閥門720可以通電打開一段預設的時間,也可以在出水口580下方檢測到使用者的手時保持打開。 Looking next at the control of the water distribution system, at least one sensor 701 is located near the water outlet 580 to detect the user's hand below the water outlet 580 . When the user's hand is under the water outlet 580, the sensor 701 generates a feedback signal 703 to the control circuit 702, indicating the presence of the hand. In response to the received feedback signal 703, the control circuit 702 flashes or changes the color of the LED 705 for the water outlet 580 to alert the user that the water outlet 580 detects a hand. The control circuit 702 can also generate a control signal 726 to the valve 720 to activate the valve 720 to discharge water. The valve 720 can be energized to open for a preset period of time, or it can remain open when a user's hand is detected below the water outlet 580 .

靠近出水口580的感測器701可設置為在多功能盥洗裝置500下方一段距離檢測使用者的手,該距離等於多功能盥洗裝置500高於洗手池20的高度。由此,在出水口580和洗手池20之間的任何高度均能檢測到使用者的手。優選地,檢測距離可設置,並且可以設置為大於皂液出口560的檢測距離。要求使用者比接水時將手更靠近皂液出口來接收皂液,將有助於避免皂液的錯誤分配。例如,當使用者在出水口580下方沖洗手上的皂液時,手、手臂或其中的一部分可能會在皂液出口560下移動。然而,使用者通常將他們的手放置在出水口580下方一段距離,以避免水從手中飛濺或噴灑,或避免在沖洗時接觸到多功能盥洗裝置500。通常,使用者放置手的距離大於皂液出口560附近的感測器701設置的用於檢測的距離。因 此,當使用出水口580時,即使使用者手或手臂的一部分在用於皂液出口560的感測器701下移動,也沒有分配出額外的皂液。 The sensor 701 near the water outlet 580 may be positioned to detect the user's hand at a distance below the multi-function toilet device 500 , the distance being equal to the height of the multi-function toilet device 500 above the sink 20 . Thus, the user's hand can be detected at any height between the water outlet 580 and the sink 20 . Preferably, the detection distance can be set, and can be set to be greater than the detection distance of the soap outlet 560 . Requiring the user to place their hands closer to the soap outlet to receive soap than when picking up water will help avoid misdispensing of soap. For example, when a user rinses soap from the hands under the water outlet 580 , the hand, arm, or a portion thereof may move under the soap outlet 560 . However, users typically place their hands a distance below the water outlet 580 to avoid splashing or spraying water from the hands, or to avoid contacting the multi-function toilet device 500 when flushing. Typically, the distance at which the user places the hand is greater than the distance set for detection by the sensor 701 near the soap outlet 560 . because Thus, when the water outlet 580 is used, even if a part of the user's hand or arm moves under the sensor 701 for the soap outlet 560, no additional soap is dispensed.

控制電路702還可設置為在多功能盥洗裝置500分配水時提供連鎖。例如,如果烘手機被啟動,則希望避免出水,使水不被吹到洗手池20周圍。另外,可能需要要求使用者將手從出水口580下方移開,並在分配空氣之前停止出水。還可以設置最長持續時間,在該時間內,出水口580可以分配水而不需要使用者將手從出水口580下方移開並重新插入。這種設置使得若使用者長時間將手留在出水口580下面,或例如,若異物落入出水口580附近的多功能盥洗裝置500下方的洗手池20中,能避免繼續出水。 The control circuit 702 may also be configured to provide an interlock when the multifunction toilet device 500 dispenses water. For example, if the hand dryer is activated, it may be desirable to avoid water from being blown around the sink 20 . Additionally, it may be desirable to require the user to remove their hands from under the water outlet 580 and to stop the water flow prior to dispensing air. A maximum duration can also be set during which the water outlet 580 can dispense water without requiring the user to remove the hand from under the water outlet 580 and reinsert. This arrangement makes it possible to avoid continuous water discharge if the user leaves their hands under the water outlet 580 for a long time, or for example, if foreign objects fall into the sink 20 below the multifunctional toilet device 500 near the water outlet 580 .

接下來看空氣系統的控制,至少一個感測器701位於出風口600附近,以檢測位於出風口600下方的使用者的手。當使用者的手位於出風口600下方時,感測器701產生回饋訊號703給控制電路702,指示手的存在。響應於接收到的回饋訊號703,控制電路702閃爍或改變用於出風口600的LED305的顏色,以提示使用者在出風口600檢測到手。控制電路702還可以向風機610產生控制訊號752,使風機610啟動,從而分配空氣。風機610可以通電一段預設的時間,也可以在出風口600下方檢測到使用者的手時保持通電。 Next, looking at the control of the air system, at least one sensor 701 is located near the air outlet 600 to detect the user's hand below the air outlet 600 . When the user's hand is under the air outlet 600 , the sensor 701 generates a feedback signal 703 to the control circuit 702 to indicate the presence of the hand. In response to the received feedback signal 703 , the control circuit 702 flashes or changes the color of the LED 305 for the air outlet 600 to prompt the user to detect a hand at the air outlet 600 . The control circuit 702 may also generate a control signal 752 to the fan 610 to activate the fan 610 to distribute the air. The fan 610 may be powered on for a preset period of time, or may remain powered on when the user's hand is detected under the air outlet 600 .

靠近出風口600的感測器701可設置為在多功能盥洗裝置500下方的一段距離內檢測使用者的手,該距離等於多功能盥洗裝置500高於洗手池20的高度。由此,在出風口600和洗手池20之間的任何高度均能檢測到使用者的手。優選地,檢測距離可設置,並可設置為大於皂液出口 560的檢測距離。風機610的電機可設置為變速運行。當設置或重新設置盥洗系統10時,可選擇某一速度,並且每次感測器701檢測到使用者的手在出風口600下方時,電機均以該速度運行。根據本發明的一個方面,可選擇電機速度,使得使用者的手在期望時間內烘乾。所選擇的速度可以變化,例如,作為多功能盥洗裝置500的尺寸大小、多功能盥洗裝置500輸送的空氣體積或氣流中是否存在加熱器的函數。根據本發明的另一個方面,可選擇電機速度,使得使用者的手位於氣流中時,電機和氣流產生可接受的雜訊。 The sensor 701 near the air outlet 600 may be arranged to detect the user's hand within a distance below the multifunctional toilet device 500 , the distance being equal to the height of the multifunctional toilet device 500 above the sink 20 . Thus, the user's hand can be detected at any height between the air outlet 600 and the sink 20 . Preferably, the detection distance can be set, and can be set larger than the soap outlet 560 detection distance. The motor of fan 610 may be set to operate at variable speed. When setting or resetting the toilet system 10, a certain speed may be selected and the motor will run at that speed each time the sensor 701 detects that the user's hand is under the air outlet 600. According to one aspect of the present invention, the motor speed can be selected so that the user's hands dry in a desired time. The selected speed may vary, for example, as a function of the size of the multi-function toilet device 500, the volume of air delivered by the multi-function toilet device 500, or the presence or absence of heaters in the airflow. According to another aspect of the present invention, the motor speed may be selected such that the motor and airflow produce acceptable noise when the user's hand is in the airflow.

控制電路302還可設置為從多功能盥洗裝置500處分配空氣時提供連鎖。例如,如果烘手機被啟動,則希望避免分配水,使水不被吹到洗手池周圍。另外,可以要求使用者將手從出風口600下方移開,並在分配水之前停止分配空氣。還可設置最長持續時間,在該時間內,出風口600可以分配空氣而不需要使用者將手從出風口600下方移開並重新插入。這種設置使得若使用者長時間將手留在出風口600下面,或例如,若異物落入靠近出風口600的多功能盥洗裝置500下面的洗手池20中,能避免繼續分配空氣。 The control circuit 302 may also be configured to provide an interlock when air is dispensed from the multifunctional toilet 500 . For example, if a hand dryer is activated, it is desirable to avoid dispensing water so that it is not blown around the sink. Additionally, the user may be required to remove their hands from under the air outlet 600 and stop dispensing air prior to dispensing water. A maximum duration can also be set during which the air outlet 600 can dispense air without requiring the user to remove and reinsert the hand from under the air outlet 600 . This arrangement prevents continued air distribution if the user leaves their hands under the air outlet 600 for a long time, or if, for example, a foreign object falls into the sink 20 under the multifunctional toilet device 500 near the air outlet 600 .

如第55圖所示,盥洗系統10可包括一個或多個感測器770(如:接近感測器,approach sensors)。每個感測器70可安裝在殼體40的內表面,並與多功能盥洗裝置500中的一個保持對齊。殼體40可以包括開口771,感測器可以通過該開口771發送訊號,例如射頻(RF)或紅外線訊號。當使用者接近盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500時,使用者反射訊號,並由感測器770接收該訊號,以檢測使用者的接近。如果使用可視感測 器,則應當想到,殼體40的一部分可由半透明材料製成,使得發射的感測訊號通過。可選地,開口771中可插入透鏡,使得發射的訊號通過,同時防止水、皂液、污垢或其他污染物進入該開口。可選地,感測器770可發出能夠穿過殼體40的訊號。例如,可產生磁場,並能檢測到由於使用者的存在而引起的磁場擾動。 As shown in FIG. 55, the toilet system 10 may include one or more sensors 770 (eg, proximity sensors). Each sensor 70 may be mounted on the inner surface of the housing 40 and maintained in alignment with one of the multifunctional toilet devices 500 . The housing 40 may include an opening 771 through which the sensor may transmit a signal, such as a radio frequency (RF) or infrared signal. When the user approaches the toilet system 10 and the multifunctional toilet device 500, the user reflects the signal, and the sensor 770 receives the signal to detect the user's approach. If using visual sensing If the device is used, it should be considered that a portion of the housing 40 may be made of a translucent material to allow the transmitted sensing signal to pass through. Optionally, a lens may be inserted into opening 771 to allow the transmitted signal to pass through while preventing water, soap, dirt or other contaminants from entering the opening. Optionally, the sensor 770 may emit a signal that can pass through the housing 40 . For example, a magnetic field can be generated and disturbances in the magnetic field due to the presence of the user can be detected.

每個感測器770產生回饋訊號772給控制電路702。例如,控制電路702可使用接近訊號772,使盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500脫離節能狀態,或準備盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500以供使用。在節能狀態下,控制電路702的一部分可以斷電。當檢測到接近訊號772時,盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500可以在預期使用時使整個控制電路702通電。類似地,如果有加熱器存在,控制電路702可以使加熱器通電,來開始加熱輸送給使用者的空氣。根據另一示例,可以使多功能盥洗裝置500上的可視指示器705通電,以回應接收到的接近訊號772。還可以採取其他措施來回應控制電路702的接近訊號772,從而提升使用者的洗手體驗。 Each sensor 770 generates a feedback signal 772 to the control circuit 702 . For example, the control circuit 702 may use the proximity signal 772 to bring the toilet system 10 and the multifunction toilet device 500 out of an energy saving state, or to prepare the toilet system 10 and the multifunction toilet device 500 for use. In the power saving state, a portion of the control circuit 702 may be powered down. When the proximity signal 772 is detected, the toilet system 10 and multifunctional toilet device 500 can energize the entire control circuit 702 in anticipation of use. Similarly, if a heater is present, the control circuit 702 can energize the heater to begin heating the air delivered to the user. According to another example, the visual indicator 705 on the multifunction toilet device 500 may be energized in response to the received proximity signal 772 . Other measures may also be taken to respond to the proximity signal 772 of the control circuit 702, thereby enhancing the user's hand-washing experience.

進一步考慮,使用者可以透過將手按預設的順序插入感測器701下方,來進入盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500的設置模式。選擇順序是為了避免在盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500的正常運行期間意外進入設置模式。例如,需要將右手放在第一個感測器下方,將左手放在第二個感測器下方,其中右手在左手之前放入,且時間差不到一秒。然後雙手感測器下方至少保持十秒鐘。根據另一示例,需要連續多次按從左往右或從右往左的順序啟動每個感測器701,然後一隻手在一個感測器701下方保持預設的時間。在不偏離本發明範圍的情況下,還可使用其他順序。一旦盥 洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500進入設置模式,每個可視指示器705可以向使用者提供設置模式的指示。例如,指示器705可以變為指定設置模式的特定顏色。 Considering further, the user can enter the setting mode of the toilet system 10 and the multifunctional toilet device 500 by inserting their hands under the sensor 701 in a preset sequence. The selection sequence is to avoid accidental entry into the setup mode during normal operation of the toilet system 10 and multifunction toilet device 500 . For example, the right hand needs to be placed under the first sensor and the left hand under the second sensor, where the right hand is placed before the left hand, and the time difference is less than one second. Then hold the hands below the sensor for at least ten seconds. According to another example, it is necessary to activate each sensor 701 in a left-to-right or right-to-left order multiple times in succession, and then keep one hand under one sensor 701 for a preset time. Other sequences may also be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. once you wash The wash system 10 and multifunctional toilet device 500 enter a setup mode, and each visual indicator 705 may provide an indication of the setup mode to the user. For example, the indicator 705 may change to a specific color specifying the setting mode.

然後,使用者透過進一步將手放在不同感測器701的下方,來繼續配置盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500。使用者可以首先選擇要設置的系統,即使用者是否希望設置皂液分配系統、水分配系統或空氣分配系統。可通過將使用者的手插入靠近各自出口的感測器701下方,來選擇特定的系統。例如,為了設置水分配系統,使用者可以將手插入到靠近出水口580的感測器701下方;為了設置空氣分配系統,使用者可以將手插入到靠近出風口600的感測器701下方。所選系統附近的可視指示器705保持顏色識別設置模式,並開始閃爍以指示特定系統已被選中。可選地,盥洗系統10包含通過感測器701設置的預設數量的參數,使用者可以通過將手插入一個感測器701下方來增加或減少每個參數。通過短暫地啟動要設置的設備或在可視指示器上閃爍參數編號,可對參數進行識別。 Then, the user continues to configure the toilet system 10 and the multifunctional toilet device 500 by further placing their hands under the different sensors 701 . The user can first select the system to be set up, ie whether the user wishes to set up a soap distribution system, a water distribution system or an air distribution system. A particular system can be selected by inserting the user's hand under the sensor 701 near the respective outlet. For example, to set up a water distribution system, a user may insert a hand under the sensor 701 near the water outlet 580 ; The visual indicator 705 near the selected system remains in the color identification setting mode and begins to flash to indicate that a particular system has been selected. Optionally, the toilet system 10 contains a preset number of parameters set by sensors 701, each parameter can be increased or decreased by the user inserting a hand under one of the sensors 701. Parameters can be identified by briefly activating the device to be set or by flashing the parameter number on a visual indicator.

一旦選擇了系統或特定參數,使用者將再次將手插入其中一個感測器701下方。應當想到,可利用第一個感測器701來選擇要設置的參數,利用第二個感測器701來更改參數的設置。優選地,所述參數具有預定義的設置集。例如,風機的電機可能有低、中、高速設置。每次使用者將手插入第二個感測器701的下方時,參數將增加或減小到下一個設置。盥洗系統10和多功能盥洗裝置500可以短暫地啟動電機,以便使用者可以觀察選定的電機速度所產生的氣流,並確定所需的設置。 Once a system or specific parameter is selected, the user will again insert a hand under one of the sensors 701 . It should be appreciated that the first sensor 701 may be used to select a parameter to be set, and the second sensor 701 may be used to change the setting of the parameter. Preferably, the parameters have a predefined set of settings. For example, a fan's motor may have low, medium, and high speed settings. Each time the user inserts his hand under the second sensor 701, the parameter will increase or decrease to the next setting. The toilet system 10 and multi-function toilet device 500 can briefly activate the motor so that the user can observe the airflow produced by the selected motor speed and determine the desired setting.

儘管上述內容揭露了發明人所設想的實施本發明的最佳模 式,但本發明的實踐並不限於此。這表明在不偏離基本發明概念的精神和範圍的情況下,可對本發明的特徵作出各種增補、修改和重新排列。 Although the foregoing discloses the best mode contemplated by the inventors for carrying out the invention formula, but the practice of the present invention is not limited thereto. This demonstrates that various additions, modifications and rearrangements of the features of the present invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the basic inventive concept.

此外,各部件不需要形成為所揭露的形狀,也不需要以所揭露的設置組裝,而實際上可設置為幾乎任何形狀,並以任何設置進行組裝。進一步地,除非相互排斥,每個公開實施例的所有公開特徵均可組合或替代為其他公開實施例的公開特徵。 Furthermore, the components do not need to be formed in the disclosed shapes or assembled in the disclosed arrangements, but can be arranged in virtually any shape and assembled in any arrangement. Further, all disclosed features of each disclosed embodiment may be combined or substituted for disclosed features of other disclosed embodiments, unless mutually exclusive.

所附申請專利範圍在涵蓋所有此類增補、修改和重新排列。本發明的有利實施例由所附權利要求加以區分。 The appended claims are intended to cover all such additions, modifications and rearrangements. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are distinguished by the appended claims.

10:盥洗系統 10: Toilet system

12:檯面板 12: Countertops

14:上表面 14: Upper surface

16:外邊緣 16: Outer edge

20:洗手池 20: wash basin

24:第二側壁 24: Second side wall

26:第三側壁 26: Third side wall

28:第四側壁 28: Fourth side wall

40:殼體 40: Shell

42:第一側面 42: The first side

44:第二側面 44: Second side

46:前表面 46: Front Surface

60:排水系統 60: Drainage system

100:多功能盥洗裝置 100: Multifunctional toilet device

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一種盥洗系統,包括:一洗手池;一多功能盥洗裝置,延伸在該洗手池之上方,該多功能盥洗裝置用於分配皂液、水與空氣,該多功能盥洗裝置具有:一支撐柱,該支撐柱中形成有一第一通道與一第二通道;一延伸部,從該支撐柱延伸;一第一管道與一第二管道,其中該第一管道用於攜帶水,該第二管道用於攜帶皂液,該第一管道與該第二管道延伸穿過該第一通道與該第二通道的二者其中之一,透過該第一通道與該第二通道中的二者其中之另一來傳輸該空氣;一第一出口,沿該延伸部設置,用於分配該水;一第二出口,沿該延伸部設置,用於分配該皂液;以及一第三出口,沿該延伸部設置,用於分配該空氣。 A toilet system, comprising: a sink; a multifunctional toilet device extending above the sink, the multifunctional toilet device for distributing soap, water and air, the multifunctional toilet device having: a support column, the A first channel and a second channel are formed in the support column; an extension part extends from the support column; a first pipe and a second pipe, wherein the first pipe is used to carry water, and the second pipe is used to carry water Carrying soap, the first conduit and the second conduit extend through one of the first passage and the second passage, through the other of the first passage and the second passage to transport the air; a first outlet along the extension for dispensing the water; a second outlet along the extension for dispensing the soap; and a third outlet along the extension setting for distributing this air. 如請求項1所述的盥洗系統,其中該多功能盥洗裝置為單個鑄件,且該支撐柱還包括一底座,該底座設置為與該洗手池連接。 The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the multifunctional toilet device is a single casting, and the support post further includes a base configured to connect with the sink. 如請求項2所述的盥洗系統,更包括:一檯面板,具有平坦之一上表面,該上表面至少圍繞該洗手池的一部分,該檯面板包括一孔,該上表面形成該孔,該孔用於容納該底座。 The toilet system of claim 2, further comprising: a panel having a flat upper surface, the upper surface surrounding at least a portion of the sink, the panel including a hole, the upper surface forming the hole, the A hole is used to accommodate the base. 如請求項1所述的盥洗系統,其中該多功能盥洗裝置更包括一曝氣器,該曝氣器安裝在該第一出口附近。 The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the multifunctional toilet device further comprises an aerator installed near the first outlet. 如請求項4所述的盥洗系統,其中該曝氣器包括一入口,該入口用於該第一管道,該入口用以增加水的漩渦流動。 The toilet system of claim 4, wherein the aerator includes an inlet for the first conduit, the inlet for increasing the swirling flow of water. 如請求項4所述的盥洗系統,其中該延伸部包括一上表面與一下表面,該曝氣器基本與該延伸部的一下表面齊平。 The toilet system of claim 4, wherein the extension includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and the aerator is substantially flush with the lower surface of the extension. 如請求項1所述的盥洗系統,其中該裝置還包括:至少一個第一感測器,設置在該延伸部內並靠近該第一出口;至少一個第二感測器,設置在該延伸部內並靠近該第二出口;以及至少一個第三感測器,設置在該延伸部內並靠近該第三出口。 The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the device further comprises: at least one first sensor disposed in the extension and proximate the first outlet; at least one second sensor disposed in the extension and near the second outlet; and at least one third sensor disposed within the extension near the third outlet. 如請求項7所述的盥洗系統,其中該延伸部的一下表面的至少一部分是半透明材料,以使得該感測器透過該延伸部的該下表面感測。 The toilet system of claim 7, wherein at least a portion of the lower surface of the extension is a translucent material such that the sensor senses through the lower surface of the extension. 如請求項1所述的盥洗系統,其中該裝置更包括:一第一指示器,識別該第一出口;一第二指示器,識別該第二出口;一第三指示器,標識該第三出口;以及一控制電路,該控制電路設置為使得該第一指示器、該第二指示器與該第三指示器中顯示一使用者放置該使用者之手的位置。 The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the device further comprises: a first indicator identifying the first outlet; a second indicator identifying the second outlet; and a third indicator identifying the third outlet an outlet; and a control circuit configured so that the first indicator, the second indicator and the third indicator display a position where a user places the user's hand. 如請求項1所述的盥洗系統,其中支撐柱包括一內壁,該內壁將該第一通道與該第二通道隔開,並且該空氣用以透過該第二通道向該第三出口引導。 The toilet system of claim 1, wherein the support column includes an inner wall that separates the first channel from the second channel, and wherein the air is directed to the third outlet through the second channel . 一種用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,包括一檯面板以及該檯面板上的一洗手池,該用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置包括: 一支撐柱,包括一第一端、一第二端、一第一通道與一第二通道,其中該第一通道在該第一端與該第二端之間延伸,該第二通道在該第一端與該第二端之間延伸;一延伸部,從該支撐柱的該第二端延伸,該延伸部包括一皂液出口、一出水口與一出風口;一第一管道,透過該第一通道將水輸送至該延伸部上的該出水口;一第二管道,透過該第一通道將皂液輸送至該延伸部上的該皂液出口;以及其中,空氣透過該第二通道輸送至該延伸部上的該出風口。 A multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system, comprising a panel and a wash basin on the panel, the multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system comprising: A support column includes a first end, a second end, a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel extends between the first end and the second end, and the second channel extends between the first end and the second end extending between the first end and the second end; an extension part extending from the second end of the support column, the extension part including a soap liquid outlet, a water outlet and an air outlet; a first pipe, through The first channel delivers water to the water outlet on the extension; a second channel delivers soap through the first channel to the soap outlet on the extension; and wherein air permeates the second A channel is delivered to the air outlet on the extension. 如請求項11所述的用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,其中該延伸部包括一第一端與一第二端,該延伸部的該第一端與該支撐柱的該第二端接觸。 The multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the extension portion includes a first end and a second end, and the first end of the extension portion is in contact with the second end of the support post . 如請求項11所述的用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,其中支撐柱的該第一端包括一安裝面,該安裝面設置為安裝到該檯面板上,該安裝面包括一開口,該開口貫穿該安裝面,並與該第一通道與該第二通道連通。 The multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system of claim 11, wherein the first end of the support post includes a mounting surface configured to mount to the countertop, the mounting surface including an opening, the mounting surface The opening penetrates through the mounting surface and communicates with the first channel and the second channel. 如請求項11所述的用於盥洗系統的多功能盥洗裝置,更包括:至少一第一感測器,靠近該出水口;至少一第二感測器,靠近該皂液出口;以及至少一第三感測器,靠近該出風口; 其中,該至少一第一感測器設置為向一控制電路發送訊號以從該出水口分配水;其中,該至少一第二感測器設置為向該控制電路發送訊號以從該皂液出口分配皂液;及其中,該至少一第三感測器設置為向該控制電路發送訊號以從該出風口分配空氣。 The multifunctional toilet device for a toilet system as claimed in claim 11, further comprising: at least one first sensor near the water outlet; at least one second sensor near the soap outlet; and at least one The third sensor is close to the air outlet; wherein the at least one first sensor is configured to send a signal to a control circuit to dispense water from the water outlet; wherein the at least one second sensor is configured to send a signal to the control circuit to dispense water from the soap outlet Dispensing soap; and wherein the at least one third sensor is configured to send a signal to the control circuit to dispense air from the air outlet. 一種用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置,該用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置包括:一傾斜支撐柱,該支撐柱包括第一端、第二端、延伸穿過第一支撐柱的一第一通道,以及延伸穿過第二支撐柱的一第二通道;一延伸部,包括一第一端、一第二端以及多個出口,該延伸部的該第一端連接到該支撐柱的該第二端;一第一管道,透過該第一通道延伸至各該出口中的一第二出口,該第一管道流體耦合至一皂液泵;一第二管道,透過該第一通道延伸至各該出口中的一第三出口,該第二管道流體耦合至一閥門;其中,該第二通道流體耦合至一鼓風機。 A multifunctional toilet device for a washstand, the multifunctional toilet device for a washstand includes: an inclined support column, the support column includes a first end, a second end, a first end extending through the first support column a channel, and a second channel extending through the second support column; an extension including a first end, a second end and a plurality of outlets, the first end of the extension is connected to the support column the second end; a first conduit extending through the first passage to a second outlet of each of the outlets, the first conduit fluidly coupled to a soap pump; a second conduit extending through the first passage To a third one of the outlets, the second conduit is fluidly coupled to a valve; wherein the second passage is fluidly coupled to a blower. 如請求項15所述的用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置,更包括:一曝氣器,該曝氣器安裝在該第一出口附近,該曝氣器包括一入口,該入口用於該第二管道,該入口增加了從該閥門接收的水的漩渦流動。 The multifunctional toilet device for a sink as claimed in claim 15, further comprising: an aerator installed near the first outlet, the aerator comprising an inlet for the inlet The second conduit, the inlet increases the swirling flow of water received from the valve. 如請求項16所述的用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置,該延伸部包括一上表面與一下表面,該曝氣器基本與該延伸部的一下表面齊平。 The multifunctional toilet device for a sink according to claim 16, the extension portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and the aerator is substantially flush with the lower surface of the extension portion. 如請求項15所述的用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置,更包括:一第一指示器,靠近該第一出口;一第二指示器,靠近該第二出口;以及一第三指示器,靠近該第三出口。 The multifunctional toilet device for a sink according to claim 15, further comprising: a first indicator near the first outlet; a second indicator near the second outlet; and a third indicator , near this third exit. 如請求項15所述的用於洗手台的多功能盥洗裝置,更包括:至少一第一感測器,靠近該第一出口;至少一第二感測器,靠近該第二出口;以及至少一第三感測器,靠近該第三出口。 The multifunctional toilet device for a sink according to claim 15, further comprising: at least one first sensor near the first outlet; at least one second sensor near the second outlet; and at least one A third sensor is close to the third outlet.
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