TWM558262U - Toilet leak detection device - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a toilet water leakage detecting device, which is suitable for being installed on a water tank of a toilet, and comprises a sensing unit and an alarm unit. The sensing unit includes a capacitive sensing module adapted to detect a liquid level in the water tank, and a timing module connected to the capacitive sensing module, the capacitive sensing module detecting When the liquid level drops from a reference liquid level, it will trigger the start of the timing module to start timing a replenishment time, and at the end of the replenishment time, the liquid level is detected again, if the liquid liquid When the bit does not rise to the reference level, a leak signal is sent immediately. The warning unit signal is connected to the sensing unit, and sends a warning message when receiving the water leakage signal. Through the above design, the capacitor can sense the liquid level in the water tank to instantly remind the user whether the toilet leaks.

Description

Toilet leak detection device

The present invention relates to a detecting device, and more particularly to a toilet water leakage detecting device suitable for detecting whether a toilet leaks water.

The general toilet is an indispensable sanitary device in the modern living environment. When the inlet valve or the drain valve of the toilet fails, the water tank may leak. If the user fails to find and repair it, it will cause a long time. A large number of water leakages lead to waste of water resources and economic burden. Therefore, many detection devices for detecting leakage of toilets have appeared on the market, and the present invention provides a novel leak detection device for a toilet. For consumers to choose to use.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a toilet leak detecting device that overcomes at least the disadvantages of the prior art.

Therefore, the novel toilet leakage detecting device is suitable for being installed on a water tank of a toilet, and comprises a sensing unit and an alarm unit. The sensing unit includes a capacitive sensing module adapted to detect a liquid level in the water tank, and a timing module connected to the capacitive sensing module, the capacitive sensing module detecting When the liquid level drops from a reference liquid level, it will trigger the start of the timing module to start timing a replenishment time, and at the end of the replenishment time, the liquid level is detected again, if the liquid liquid When the bit does not rise to the reference level, a leak signal is sent immediately. The warning unit signal is connected to the sensing unit, and sends a warning message when receiving the water leakage signal.

Referring to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , an embodiment of the novel toilet leakage detecting device 2 is suitable for being mounted on a water tank 1 of a toilet (not shown) and including a housing 3 and a hook. 4.

The housing 3 is adapted to be disposed outside the water tank 1 and has a first housing 31 and a second housing 32 that cooperates with the first housing 31 to define a receiving space 33. The first housing 31 defines a hanging hole 34 formed in a side of the water tank 1 . The hanging hole 34 of the embodiment communicates with the receiving space 33 and has a large hole portion 341 , and a The large hole portion 341 extends upward and has a smaller width than the small hole portion 342 of the large hole portion 341. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the housing 3 is composed of two upper and lower housings. However, in other embodiments of the embodiment, the housing 3 may also be composed of two front and rear housings. The hole 34 may not be in communication with the receiving space 33, and the shape of the hanging hole 34 may also be changed. For example, the large hole portion 341 has a circular hole shape, so the design is not limited to the above configuration.

The hook 4 is adapted to be detachably connected between the water tank 1 and the housing 3. The hook 4 includes a protruding portion 41 detachably extending into the hanging hole 34, and a hook 41 opposite to the protruding portion 41. Moreover, it is suitable for the hook portion 42 detachably hooked to the water tank 1, and a connecting portion 43 connecting the protruding portion 41 and the hook portion 42. The protruding portion 41 has a head portion 411 corresponding to the large hole portion 341, and a neck of the same body bent from the bottom end of the connecting portion 43 in the direction of the housing 3 and connecting the head portion 411 Part 412. The neck portion 412 has a width smaller than the head portion 411 and is slidably disposed to be positioned on the small hole portion 342. It should be noted that the length and shape of the hook 4 can be changed according to design, for example, the head 411 has a round coin shape.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 , the embodiment of the toilet leakage detecting device 2 of the present invention further comprises a sensing unit 5 and a warning unit 6 mounted in the housing 3 .

The sensing unit 5 includes a capacitive sensing module 51 adapted to detect the level of water and liquid in the water tank 1 and a timing module 52 connected to the capacitive sensing module 51. The capacitance sensing module 51 adopts the technical principle of capacitance detection, and uses the physical properties of the liquid and air to be detected to have different dielectric constants, and the level of the liquid level is derived by detecting the change of the capacitance value. The detailed structure and actuation principle of the capacitive sensing module 51 are conventional techniques and will not be described in detail.

In the normal normal use state, when the liquid level in the water tank 1 is close to the highest liquid level, it can be regarded as a reference liquid level 11. When the liquid sensing liquid level in the water tank 1 is not lower than the reference liquid level 11, the capacitive sensing module 51 sends a full water signal, and the capacitive sensing module 51 detects When the liquid level drops from the reference liquid level 11, the timing module 52 is triggered to start timing a hydration time, and when the hydration time is over, the liquid level is detected again, if the water When the liquid level does not rise to the reference level 11, a leak signal is immediately issued. The hydration time can be set to a time required for refilling the water to the reference level 11 after the toilet is flushed, for example, 3 minutes, but the setting time is performed depending on the flow rate of the water flow and the amount of water stored in the water tank 1.

It is important that the capacitive sensing module 51 is configured to detect the sensing position of the reference liquid level 11 and can be set as the top of the small hole portion 342 of the hanging hole 34, that is, the corresponding hook 4 The position of the neck 412 can be changed in other aspects of the embodiment. For example, a fine adjustment controller (not shown) can be disposed to control the sensing position of the capacitive sensing module 51. In order to improve detection sensitivity.

The warning unit 6 is connected to the sensing unit 5 and includes a control module 61 and an alarm module 62. When the control module 61 receives the water leakage signal, the warning module 62 is prompted to send a warning message. . The warning module 62 can be a buzzer or an LED, or an electronic component that can generate a built-in voice such as "toilet leakage". The warning message can be sound or light to achieve the purpose of alerting the user.

In addition, the warning unit 6 further includes a display module 63 for connecting the control module 61 and displaying the liquid level state. The display module 63 is a light-emitting diode and is in the control module. When the full water signal is received, the light is driven to be illuminated, and when the control module 61 does not receive the full water signal, it is not driven to emit light. The design of the display module 63 can also be changed. For example, the display module 63 can also be a liquid crystal display mounted on the housing 3, and can receive the signal sent by the control module 61 and output the display information. , no longer here.

The warning unit 6 further includes a transmission module 64 connected to the control module 61. The transmission module 64 can send the information about the liquid level to an electronic monitoring device 7, and the electronic monitoring device 7 can be A portable electronic device, such as a smart phone, a mobile phone, a notebook, a tablet, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., can be wired or Send or receive over the wireless network.

When the toilet water leakage detecting device 2 is installed, the hook portion 42 of the hook 4 is first bent, and the length of the hook 4 is adjusted so that the protruding portion 41 is corresponding to the position of the reference liquid level 11, and then the The hook portion 42 is hooked on the water tank 1, and the shell 3 is hung on the protruding portion 41, so that the shell 3 is located on the side of the water tank 1 to complete assembly, and the assembly is quite convenient and easy. It can be applied to the general water tank 1, and the water tank 1 structure is not required to be modified or replaced, and the liquid level detected by the capacitance sensing module 51 is the reference liquid level 11.

When enabled, the toilet leakage detecting device 2 can be powered by a battery (not shown), and after the power is turned on, the sensing unit 5 continuously detects the water level of the water tank 1, the capacitive sensing module 51 When the liquid level is detected to be not lower than the reference level 11, the full water signal is continuously issued. When the water tank 1 flushes the toilet, the capacitive sensing module 51 detects that the liquid liquid level is lower than the reference liquid level 11, and then triggers the timing module 52 to start timing. During the hydration time, the water tank 1 will perform water flushing and then store water, and at the end of the hydration time, the water liquid level is detected again, if the liquid liquid level rises to the reference liquid When the bit is at 11 o'clock, the full water signal is immediately sent. If the liquid level does not rise to the reference liquid level 11, the water leakage signal is immediately sent, and when the control module 61 receives the water leakage signal, the warning is driven. The module 62 sends the warning message to clearly remind the user that the toilet is abnormal, and may be leaking, so that the user can go to the repair immediately.

It is worth mentioning that in order to avoid a slight water leak, it is difficult to detect the water leakage obviously. The user can perform the test every time, for example, several months or several years. When detecting, close one of the toilets. The water collecting switch (not shown) prevents the water tank 1 from entering the water, and suspends the use of the toilet, without flushing water, after several hours or several days of standing, for example, 2 hours or 3 days later, Obviously, the liquid liquid level is present. At this time, the sensing unit 5 is activated to detect, and the liquid level can be easily detected. If the liquid level is lower than the reference level 11, The leaking signal is immediately sent to prompt the warning module 62 to issue the warning message to remind the user to perform the maintenance.

In summary, the toilet leakage detecting device 2 of the present invention can sense the water level in the water tank 1 through the sensing unit 5 and the design of the warning unit 6, when the sensing unit 5 detects When the water tank 1 leaks water, the warning unit 6 can send a warning to remind the user to facilitate the user to go to the treatment or maintenance, so the purpose of the present invention can be achieved.

However, the above is only the embodiment of the present invention, and when it is not possible to limit the scope of the present invention, all the simple equivalent changes and modifications according to the scope of the patent application and the contents of the patent specification are still This new patent covers the scope.

1‧‧‧Water tank
11‧‧‧ reference level
2‧‧‧ Toilet leak detection device
3‧‧‧Shell
31‧‧‧First housing
32‧‧‧Second housing
33‧‧‧Containing space
34‧‧‧ hanging holes
341‧‧‧Major hole
342‧‧‧Small hole
4‧‧‧ hook
41‧‧‧Bumping
411‧‧‧ head
412‧‧‧ neck
42‧‧‧Hook section
43‧‧‧Connection section
5‧‧‧Sensor unit
51‧‧‧Capacitive sensing module
52‧‧‧Time Module
6‧‧‧Warning unit
61‧‧‧Control Module
62‧‧‧Warning module
63‧‧‧ display module
64‧‧‧Transmission module
7‧‧‧Electronic monitoring equipment

Other features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is an incomplete cross-sectional front view showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional front elevational view showing the embodiment mounted on the water tank; Figure 3 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the construction of the embodiment; and Figure 4 is a A functional block diagram illustrating the system architecture of this embodiment.

Claims (10)

A toilet leakage detecting device is suitable for being installed on a water tank of a toilet, and comprises: a sensing unit comprising a capacitive sensing module adapted to detect a liquid level in the water tank, and a signal Connecting a timing module of the capacitive sensing module, the capacitive sensing module triggers the timing module to start timing a hydration time when detecting that the liquid level drops from a reference liquid level, and At the end of the hydration time, the liquid level is detected again. If the liquid level does not rise to the reference level, a water leakage signal is immediately sent; and a warning unit is connected to the sensing unit. And when a leak signal is received, a warning message is sent. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 1, wherein the warning unit comprises a control module and a warning module, and the control module drives the warning module to issue the warning when receiving the water leakage signal. Message, the warning message can be sound or light. The toilet leakage detecting device according to claim 2, wherein the warning unit further comprises a transmission module connected to the control module, and the transmission module can send the related information to an electronic monitoring device. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 2 or 3, wherein the capacitive sensing module emits a full water when detecting that the liquid level in the water tank is not lower than the reference liquid level Signal. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 4, wherein the warning unit further comprises a display module that is connected to the control module and displays the liquid level state. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 5, wherein the display module is a light emitting diode, and when the control module receives the full water signal, it is driven to emit light, and in the control mode When the group does not receive the full water signal, it will not be driven to emit light. The toilet water leakage detecting device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the toilet water leakage detecting device further comprises a housing for the sensing unit and the warning unit, the housing is adapted to be disposed at the The outside of the water tank. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 7, wherein the toilet leakage detecting device further comprises a hook for connecting the housing and adapted to be detachably hooked to the water tank. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 8, wherein the housing defines a receiving space and a hanging hole formed on a side adjacent to the water tank, the hook being adapted to be detachably connected thereto Between the water tank and the housing, the hook includes a protruding portion detachably extending into the hanging hole, and a hook portion opposite to the protruding portion and adapted to be detachably hooked to the water tank. The toilet leakage detecting device of claim 9, wherein the hanging hole of the housing has a large hole portion, and a small hole portion extending upward from the large hole portion and having a width smaller than the large hole portion, The hook further includes a connecting portion connecting the protruding portion and the hook portion, the protruding portion has a head corresponding to the large hole portion, and a same body is connected to the bottom end of the connecting portion The direction of the housing is bent and connected to the neck of the head, the neck having a width smaller than the head and being slidably disposed to be positioned in the small hole portion.