TWM585583U - Remote control smart bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

This creation provides a remote-control smart bathtub, which includes a cylinder body, a hot and cold water faucet group, an operation panel, a water temperature sensing unit, a water level sensing unit, and a control module. The cylinder body has a housing Space, the control module is disposed outside the cylinder body, the control module includes a control unit, a data transmission unit and a power supply unit, and the data transmission unit is connected to a cloud device. The hot and cold water faucet group is connected to the control unit, and the operation panel, water temperature sensing unit, and water level sensing unit are electrically connected to the control module, so that the smart bathtub can be controlled from a remote end.

Description

Remote control smart bathtub

This creation is about a bathtub, especially a remote control smart bathtub.

With the trend of an aging society, the proportion of the elderly population has increased year by year, and the bathroom is one of the most common accidents among the elderly. The elderly, infants and young children can cause cardiovascular disease due to slipping, drowning, scald or high temperature and high temperature The number of cases of disease has increased, and as a result, many technologies have been developed to improve or add new features to traditional bathtubs.

One of the conventional bathtub technologies, such as the Republic of China Publication No. M445103, discloses a smart water cut bathtub, which includes: a first accommodation portion, a second accommodation portion, a fluid flow pipe, and a water stop structure. . The first accommodating portion has a first accommodating space for carrying a fluid. The second accommodation portion has a second accommodation space, and the second accommodation portion communicates with the first accommodation space through a communication portion. One end of the fluid passage pipe is connected to a fluid source, and fluid is injected into the first accommodation space through the other end of the fluid passage pipe. The water-stop structure has a water-stop unit and a floating body unit. The water-stop unit is disposed in the fluid passage pipe, and the floating body unit is placed in the second accommodation space, and changes as the fluid in the second accommodation space increases. position. When the fluid in the second accommodating space reaches a predetermined amount, the floating body unit connects the water stopping unit through the connecting member to disconnect the fluid passage pipe.

The above-mentioned conventional technology mainly uses a floating ball and a water stop valve to achieve a smart water-cutting bathtub that automatically shuts off water. It cannot remotely control water temperature and water level, nor can it issue a warning or force drainage when the user is immersed for too long. Convenience and safety are still insufficient.

In addition, the known technology M510139 Bathroom Security Smart Guardian is used in the family bathroom bathtub, placed in the bathtub and floating on the water surface, using wireless Bluetooth transmission technology to connect the bathroom security smart guardian with a smart phone to Send various environmental conditions of the bathroom to the smart phone display monitor. The temperature of the water in the bathtub will be displayed on the smart phone and the carbon monoxide and gas concentration in the bathroom will be monitored. The purpose is to facilitate the user to monitor the bathroom environment and water temperature to avoid danger. The bathroom security guardian will display a variety of colors according to the detected water temperature when floating on the water. If the water temperature in the bathtub is too low to be suitable for bathing, it will show blue color, if the temperature is too high, there is a danger of burns, it will show red color, if the water temperature is moderate, you can show a green color, so that the user can easily see the water temperature without using Use your hands to sense the water temperature in the bathtub to avoid burns. In addition, the use of smart phones can use wireless Bluetooth transmission technology to play music on the smart guardian of bathroom safety, which increases the user's fun and can also soothe the mood of children to take a bath. There are two sensors, carbon monoxide and gas, on the guardian of bathroom safety and wisdom. Users do not need to worry about the safety of harmful gas leakage. It is a safe and convenient smart device suitable for the elderly and children or ordinary people.

The above-mentioned conventional technology is mainly capable of identifying water temperature by color, and is equipped with two kinds of sensors, carbon monoxide and gas, to detect harmful gases, but this technology also cannot remotely control water temperature and water level, and cannot be immersed in the user. When a warning is issued for a long time, or when a user accidentally sends out an alarm and forcibly drains water, the convenience and safety are also insufficient.

In view of this, it is necessary to further improve the smart bathtub to increase safety and convenience to meet the needs of modern society.

One of the goals of this creation is to provide a smart bathtub that can be controlled from a remote location.

Another purpose of this creation is to provide a smart bathtub that can be drained in advance according to the set water temperature and water level.

Another purpose of this creation is to provide a smart bathtub that can sense the status of the user, issue a warning when it is abnormal, and force drainage.

Another purpose of this creation is to provide a smart bathtub that can calculate water consumption and send it to a cloud device to calculate water expenses.

In order to achieve the above object, the remote-controlling intelligent bathtub of the present invention includes a cylinder body, a control module, a hot and cold water faucet group, an operation panel, a water temperature sensing unit, and a water level sensing unit in one embodiment. The cylinder has an accommodating space, and a control module is disposed outside the cylinder. The control module includes a control unit, a data transmission unit, and a power supply unit. The data transmission unit is connected to a cloud device. The hot and cold water faucet group is disposed on the upper part of the cylinder body and connected to the control unit, and the operation panel is disposed on one end of the cylinder body and is electrically connected with the control module. The water temperature sensing unit is disposed in the accommodating space and is electrically connected to the control module. The water level sensing unit is disposed in the accommodating space and is electrically connected to the control module. This provides a smart bathtub that can be remotely controlled and pre-drained according to the set water temperature and water level.

In one embodiment, a warning device is further included. The warning device is electrically connected to the control module, and when an abnormal condition is sensed, a sound or a light can be used for warning.

In one embodiment, an infrared sensor is further included. The infrared sensor is electrically connected to the control module, and can sense changes in human body temperature. When an abnormality is determined, an alarm is issued through a warning device or a data transmission unit.

In one embodiment, it further includes an electronically controlled drain valve, which is electrically connected to the control module. The electronically controlled drain valve can be remotely controlled to open and close. When it is determined that there is an abnormality, it can be forced to drain automatically. .

In one embodiment, it further includes a timer, which is electrically connected to the control module, and can determine whether there is an abnormal condition by calculating time.

In one embodiment, the control module further includes a wireless transmission unit. The wireless transmission unit can be wirelessly connected to a handheld device, and when an abnormal condition occurs, it can be directly connected to the handheld device for warning.

In one embodiment, the control unit includes a hot water pipe solenoid valve and a cold water pipe solenoid valve, whereby cold water and hot water can be controlled separately for temperature regulation.

In this creation, setting the water temperature in advance can prevent young children from being injured due to high water temperature. Furthermore, because of the cold winter, the elderly use the traditional bathtub to habitually undress for a long time. The low temperature while waiting is likely to cause cardiovascular disease. This creation is of great help to the safety of children's bathrooms and long-term photos of the elderly.

Another advantage of this creation is to provide a smart bathtub, which can provide users with remote control, automatic water discharge, automatic temperature adjustment, water level control, and a fool-proof and leak-proof system that does not rise. It also provides a timer function to prevent bathing. For a long time, it will greatly help the bathroom safety of young children and the elderly.

This creation also provides cloud computing functions. Users can use the cloud to liberate water information and expenses, which can save water resources and increase environmental awareness.

10‧‧‧cylinder block

11‧‧‧ accommodation space

20‧‧‧Control Module

21‧‧‧Control unit

22‧‧‧Data Transmission Unit

221‧‧‧ Cloud Device

222‧‧‧Handheld device

23‧‧‧ Power Supply Unit

24‧‧‧ Timer

25‧‧‧Wireless transmission unit

30‧‧‧Hot and cold faucet set

40‧‧‧operation panel

50‧‧‧Water temperature sensing unit

60‧‧‧water level sensing unit

70‧‧‧Warning device

80‧‧‧ Infrared sensor

90‧‧‧electrically controlled drain valve

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a remote control smart bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a remote control smart bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a remote control smart bathtub according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of the remote control of a smart bathtub.

The embodiments are only used to illustrate the possible implementation of this creation, but they are not used to limit the scope of this creation. In order to make the purpose, features, and advantages of this creation obvious and easy to understand, the following describes in detail the preferred embodiments of this creation with the accompanying drawings. Quantities such as “a” and “an” used in this text also include the meaning of the plural, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise that the feature does not include the plural.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 at the same time. FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the remote control of the intelligent bathtub by the creative, FIG. 2 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of the remote control of the intelligent bathtub by the creative, and FIG. A block diagram of an embodiment of an intelligent bathtub controlled by a computer. In this preferred embodiment, a remotely controlled smart bathtub includes at least a cylinder (10), a control module (20), a hot and cold water faucet group (30), an operation panel (40), and a water temperature. The sensing unit (50) and a water level sensing unit (60).

The cylinder body (10) has an accommodation space (11), and the accommodation space (11) can store water for people to bathe.

The control module (20) is disposed outside the cylinder block (10). The control module (20) includes a control unit (21), a data transmission unit (22), and a power supply unit (23), and the data transmission unit (22) is connected to a cloud device (221). The power supply unit (23) supplies power required by the device. Data transmission The unit (22) can use a wired or wireless connection to connect to the cloud device (221). The operator can use a computer or a handheld device (222) to connect to the cloud device (221) from a remote location to control or receive signals from the smart bathtub. .

The hot and cold water faucet group (30) is arranged on the upper part of the cylinder body (10) and connected to the control unit (21). The hot and cold water faucet group (30) is provided with a cold water faucet and a hot water faucet (not labeled), which can inject cold water and hot water into the accommodation space (11). Preferably, the control unit (21) includes a hot water pipe solenoid valve and a cold water pipe solenoid valve (not shown), which can control the cold water faucet and the hot water faucet's water outlet separately, thereby the cold water and hot water can be controlled separately for Temperature regulation.

An operation panel (40) is disposed at one end of the cylinder (10), and the operation panel (40) is electrically connected to the control module (20).

A water temperature sensing unit (50) is disposed in the accommodating space (11), and the water temperature sensing unit (50) is electrically connected to the control module (20). The control module (20) operates the control unit (21) through the data returned by the water temperature sensing unit (50). For example, the water temperature sensing unit (50) detects that the water temperature has not reached the set value, then turns on the hot water completely, and simultaneously turns off the cold water or turns it off. Otherwise, the reverse operation is performed. When the water temperature sensing unit (50) detects that the water temperature has reached the set value, the hot water and cold water are turned on at the same time, and the above operations are repeated until the water temperature is different from the set value.

A water level sensing unit (60) is disposed in the accommodation space (11), and the water level sensing unit (60) is electrically connected to the control module (20). When the water level sensing unit (60) senses that the water level in the accommodating space (11) reaches a set value, the control module (20) causes the control unit (21) to turn off the hot and cold water faucet group (30) to stop water supply.

Through the above-mentioned settings, a smart bathtub can be provided, which can be controlled from the remote end and can be pre-drained according to the set water temperature and water level.

In this embodiment, an electronically controlled drainage valve (90) may be further included, and the electrically controlled drainage valve (90) is electrically connected to the control module (20). Thereby, the electric control drainage valve (90) can be opened and closed from a remote end, and when it is judged that there is an abnormality, the drainage can be automatically forced.

Further, in this embodiment, the water level sensing unit (60) can be used to check whether the drain valve leaks water. When the control unit (21) causes the hot and cold water faucet group (30) to supply water, the water level sensing unit (60) can simultaneously sense the change in the water level. When the water level does not rise or the rate of rise does not reach the set value, the electric control drainage is judged Valve (90) is not closed properly. At this time, the control module (20) causes the control unit (21) to turn off the hot and cold water faucet group (30) to stop water supply, and interrupts the program to avoid water waste.

In this embodiment, a warning device (70) may be further included, and the warning device (70) is electrically connected to the control module (20). When any abnormal condition is sensed, it can be sounded by the sounder or light for warning. For example, when the above-mentioned electronically controlled drain valve (90) fails to close, in addition to the control module (20) causing the control unit (21) to turn off the hot and cold water faucet group (30) to stop water supply, the warning device (70) can also sound a Remind the operator to troubleshoot and restart the procedure.

In this embodiment, an infrared sensor (80) may be further included, and the infrared sensor (80) is electrically connected to the control module (20). The infrared sensor (80) can sense changes in the body temperature of the human body, and when an abnormality is determined, an alarm is issued through the alarm (70) or the data transmission unit (22).

For example, during the normal bathing process of human beings, there will be body movements such as wiping the body. The infrared sensor (80) can sense that the temperature constantly fluctuates due to the limbs disturbing the water flow. Or the temperature is stable and linear, and it is judged that the bather may not have any physical activity due to shock or other reasons, and an alarm can be issued through an alarm (70) or a data transmission unit (22). At the same time, the electronically controlled drain valve (90) can be opened for drainage to avoid drowning.

In this embodiment, a timer (24) may be further included, and the timer (24) is electrically connected to the control module (20). It can be judged by time calculation whether there is an abnormal condition, and it can be safely checked in synchronization with the infrared sensor (80). For example, if the timer (24) finds that the usage time exceeds the set value for a long time, it is judged that the bather may be asleep or an unexpected situation may occur, and the user may be reminded via the alarm (70) or via the control module (20) Send the message to the cloud device (221) through the data transmission unit, and then send it to the handheld device (222) or the computer to remind the emergency situation.

In this embodiment, the control module (20) may further include a wireless transmission unit (25), and the wireless transmission unit (25) may be wirelessly connected to a handheld device (222). When an abnormal condition occurs, the control module (20) can directly connect to the handheld device (222) through the wireless transmission unit (25) for warning, without necessarily passing the cloud device (221) to the handheld device (222). . The wireless transmission unit (25) can be connected to the handheld device (222) through WiFi technology or Bluetooth technology.

Please refer to FIG. 4 at the same time. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of remote control of a smart bathtub by the author. When starting to operate the remote control smart bathtub of this creation, first perform related operations such as setting the water temperature, water level and estimated bath time. This setting operation can be performed remotely by the handheld device (222) through the cloud device (221), or directly on the operation panel (40).

When the operation mode is setting directly on the operation panel (40), the setting data can be uploaded to the cloud device (221), and related data is stored and counted in the cloud. For example, by entering the cost of tap water per degree unit, you can count water consumption.

When the appointment time comes, the control module (20) closes the electrically controlled drain valve (90), and then the hot and cold water faucet group (30) starts to discharge water.

While the hot and cold water faucet group (30) is discharging water, the water level sensing unit (60) detects whether there is a water leak. For example, after a few minutes, the water level sensing unit (60) does not detect a water level rise, it is determined that the water is leaking and the hot and cold water faucet group is closed (30) and give notice. The notice can be given by sounding the alarm (30) A warning is sounded, the signal is transmitted to the cloud device (221) and the message to the handheld device (222) through the data transmission unit (22), and the message is directly sent to the handheld device (222) through the wireless transmission unit (25).

If the water level sensing unit (60) senses that the water level has risen normally, it is determined that there is no water leakage, so that the hot and cold water faucet group (30) continues to discharge water, and the water level is set to close the faucet.

When the infrared sensor (80) detects the human body entering the bathtub, the timer (24) starts counting. The infrared sensor (80) also continuously detects human activity. If there is no slight change in water temperature over a period of time, it is determined that the bather may be shocked or unconscious, and an audible alarm is immediately issued by the alarm device (70). The operation panel (40) releases the alarm. If the bather does not release it manually after the audible alarm is issued by the alarm (70), the electronically controlled drain valve (90) is opened for drainage and a notification is issued. The notification method is the same as before, and the alarm device (70) can issue an audible warning, transmit the signal to the cloud device (221) through the data transmission unit (22), and transmit the message to the handheld device (222), or through the wireless transmission unit (25) Send the message directly to the handheld device (222).

If the set time is up, the infrared sensor (80) detects whether the human body leaves the bathtub based on the temperature, and if so, ends the procedure. If not, the same processing method as above will be immediately issued by the alarm (70), if the bather is awake, the alarm can be cancelled through the operation panel (40). If the bather does not release it manually after the audible alarm is issued by the alarm (70), the electronically controlled drain valve (90) is opened for drainage and a notification is issued.

When the program ends normally, the control module (20) can make the electrically controlled drain valve (90) open to discharge the bath water.

When the bather is taking a bath, the control module (20) can also release the control of the hot and cold water faucet group (30) through the operation panel (40), and can replenish cold water or hot water by the mechanical water valve of the faucet itself.

Through the operation panel (40), the timer (24) can also be used to set the time, for example, 15 minutes. When the time is up, the alarm (70) sends out a warning to notify the bather that he should leave the bathtub to rest.

The above-mentioned embodiments are only for explaining the technical ideas and characteristics of this creation, and the purpose is to enable those who are familiar with this technique to understand the content of this creation and implement it accordingly. It should not be used to limit the scope of patents for this creation. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit of the creation and the contents of the description should be covered by the scope of this creation patent.

Claims (7)

A remotely controlled smart bathtub including:
A cylinder block (10) having a receiving space (11);
A control module (20) is disposed outside the cylinder block (10). The control module (20) includes a control unit (21), a data transmission unit (22), and a power supply unit (23). The data transmission unit (22) is connected to a cloud device (221);
A hot and cold water faucet group (30), arranged on the upper part of the cylinder body (10) and connected to the control unit (21);
An operation panel (40) is disposed at one end of the cylinder (10), and the operation panel (40) is electrically connected to the control module (20);
A water temperature sensing unit (50) is disposed in the accommodation space (11), the water temperature sensing unit (50) is electrically connected to the control module (20); and a water level sensing unit (60) Is disposed in the accommodating space (11), the water level sensing unit (60) is electrically connected with the control module (20). According to the remote control smart bath described in the first item of the patent application scope, it further comprises a warning device (70), and the warning device (70) is electrically connected to the control module (20). The remotely controlled smart bathtub described in item 1 of the patent application scope further includes an infrared sensor (80), and the infrared sensor (80) is electrically connected to the control module (20). The remotely controlled smart bathtub as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising an electrically controlled drain valve (90), the electrically controlled drain valve (90) is electrically connected to the control module (20). The remotely controlled smart bathtub as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a timer (24), which is electrically connected to the control module (20). The remote control smart bathtub as described in the first patent application scope, wherein the control module (20) further includes a wireless transmission unit (25), and the wireless transmission unit (25) can be wirelessly connected to a handheld device (222) ). The remotely controlled smart bathtub as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the control unit (21) includes a hot water pipe solenoid valve and a cold water pipe solenoid valve.