WO2011060710A1 - 盖装置 - Google Patents

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WO2011060710A1
WO2011060710A1 PCT/CN2010/078801 CN2010078801W WO2011060710A1 WO 2011060710 A1 WO2011060710 A1 WO 2011060710A1 CN 2010078801 W CN2010078801 W CN 2010078801W WO 2011060710 A1 WO2011060710 A1 WO 2011060710A1
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cover
lid
track
connecting member
base
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French (fr)
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王忆华
· 埃里克 · M 普拉特
· 尼古拉斯 · W 佩特森
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上海科勒电子科技有限公司
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Priority to EP10831125.9A priority Critical patent/EP2502533B1/en
Priority to BR112012011716-5A priority patent/BR112012011716A2/pt
Priority to KR1020127014770A priority patent/KR101493272B1/ko
Priority to JP2012538183A priority patent/JP2013510599A/ja
Publication of WO2011060710A1 publication Critical patent/WO2011060710A1/zh
Priority to US13/473,513 priority patent/US9339156B2/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
    • A47K13/28—Adjustably-mounted seats or covers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/10—Devices for raising and lowering, e.g. tilting or lifting mechanisms; Collapsible or rotating seats or covers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/12—Hinges
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/14—Protecting covers for closet seats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
    • A47K13/247—Covers with sliding wings or wings pivoting around a vertical axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/02—Water-closet bowls ; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/02—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets of plastic materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/10—Devices for raising and lowering, e.g. tilting or lifting mechanisms; Collapsible or rotating seats or covers
    • A47K13/105—Toilet seat or toilet cover handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
    • A47K13/242—Devices for locking the cover in the closed position
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
    • A47K13/245—Devices for locking the cover in the open position

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  • This invention generally relates to a cover device that includes a base, a cover, and a connection assembly for attaching the cover to the base. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lid device for a toilet or a bidet that facilitates flexible maximum opening and closing, allowing the lid of the toilet or bidet to be automatically or manually opened such that when opened The top or bottom surface faces inward toward the user.
  • a cap device has the following desirable features, such as flexibility that can be manipulated automatically or manually, and the top or bottom side of the cap when positioned to be oriented toward the user.
  • the cover device is attractive, there are many aspects that need improvement. For example, it is desirable for the user to be able to open and close the lid automatically or manually using a locking mechanism and an unlocking mechanism for effecting automatic operation of the lid, the unlocking mechanism for achieving manual operation of the lid while avoiding damage to the drive device. It is also desirable to have a connector assembly that provides the user with the entire top or entire bottom side of the cover when the cover is opened. In general, there is a need to improve the cover device and overcome the deficiencies of the prior art.
  • This patent relates to a toilet lid that is hinged such that the lid pivots when the lid is opened and the top side of the lid acts as a backrest to the user.
  • the lid is manually opened by lifting the handle, which is placed to ensure that the top side is always facing the user.
  • U.S. Patent No. 1,398,556 describes a toilet lid that is opened by pressing a pressure bar. The weight of the user acts on the pressure bar to open the lid. When the user's weight leaves, the lid will fall back to the closed position.
  • This patent discloses another embodiment of the embodiment of the bottom side of the toilet lid to the user and the top side of the toilet lid to the user.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,219,044 relates to a toilet lid that is automatically operated by depressing a lever or pressing a button. The motor drives the lid to the open position to bring the top side of the lid to the user. Both the ascending and descending levers and the lever are pivotally coupled to the cover and to the base. This patent describes that the opening and closing of the lid are fully automated.
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2006/0005309 relates to a toilet lid that is manually operated by a handle, manually operated by a foot pedal, or automatically operated by a motor. When opened, the bottom side of the toilet lid is directed to the user. This patent application discloses a dual system as an option. Other prior art includes the following. International Patent Application Publication No.
  • WO/2008/029388 relates to a toilet lid that is automatically operated by an electric drive mechanism.
  • the clutch system selectively disengages the drive mechanism to allow manual operation of the cover without motor rotation.
  • the bottom side of the lid opens to the user when opened.
  • Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-95502 describes a toilet lid that can be automatically opened and closed.
  • the cover includes two separate sections that are hinged together. When the lid is raised, the front portion of the lid is folded down so that the top side of the front portion of the lid is directed toward the user.
  • the present invention more fully satisfies the need for the user to open or close the lid automatically or manually, with the top side of the lid facing the user when the lid is automatically opened, and the bottom side of the lid when the lid is manually opened.
  • the user and has a locking member that prevents manual operation of the cover from damaging the drive device.
  • the present invention provides a plurality of connecting members between the base and the cover, the connecting members having pivot points to allow the user to easily or automatically operate the cover.
  • One aspect or embodiment of the present invention is directed to an improved cover apparatus that includes a base, a cover, and a connection assembly for attaching the cover to the base.
  • the present invention includes a plurality of connecting members, each of which has a connection point to the cover and the base to facilitate the rotating operation of the cover.
  • One of the connecting members pivots within the pivot member while the other connecting member slides in the path. For example, when the lid is in the open position, the lid can be opened such that the top surface of the lid faces the user or faces away from the user.
  • the drive device is coupled to the at least one connecting member.
  • the drive mechanism drives the connecting member to rotate about the axis to open or close the cover.
  • the user can activate the drive mechanism to automatically open or close the toilet lid.
  • the sliding of the connecting member within the track can be selectively limited to allow or prevent rotation of the cover about the pivot point of the other connecting member.
  • the connecting member in the automatic operation of the cover, can be restrained within the track, allowing the cover to rotate about the pivot point of the other connecting member, and with the top side of the cover facing the user when the cover is in the open position.
  • the sliding of the connecting member within the track may be unrestricted, preventing rotation of the cover relative to the pivot point of the other connecting member, and when the cover is in the open position, the cover is The bottom side is facing the user.
  • the locking assembly ensures that a portion of one of the connecting members is located within the track to effect automatic operation of the cover.
  • the connecting member is disengaged from the locking assembly to achieve manual operation of the cover Operate without damaging the drive unit of the cover.
  • the release of the connecting member from the locking assembly allows the cover to be opened or closed without opening the drive device to protect the drive device from wear or damage.
  • It is an object of at least one embodiment of the present invention to provide a cover device comprising: a base body, a cover having a first surface and an opposite second surface, a connection assembly having first and second connection members for Connecting the base to the cover, wherein the first connecting member is coupled to the base by the first pivot member, and the first connecting member is coupled to the cover by the second pivot member, wherein the second connecting member is coupled to the base by the third pivot member And the second connecting member is coupled to the cover by the fourth pivot member, the cover device including the sliding track.
  • the sliding track is part of the cover and one of the first and second pivot members is slidably disposed within the track.
  • the sliding track is part of the base and one of the third and fourth pivot members is slidably disposed within the track.
  • the sliding track is part of at least one of the first and second connecting members, the at least one connecting member having at least two slidingly engaged portions.
  • the pivot member is a hinge.
  • One aspect of the invention further includes at least one gripping member in combination with the lid.
  • Another aspect of the invention further includes a locking assembly, a portion of the first connecting member located within the track being releasably constrained from sliding movement within the track.
  • a further aspect of the invention further includes a drive device coupled to at least one of the first connection member and the second connection member.
  • the first connecting member is a rod.
  • the second connecting member is a rod.
  • the track is a groove.
  • Another aspect of the invention further includes a track having first and second ends, wherein the cover has a closed position in which the cover is positioned to extend forward from the mounting surface of the base and substantially parallel to the mounting surface of the base
  • the first surface of the cover faces away from the base
  • the cover has alternating first and second open positions in which the cover is positioned substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface of the base, the closure of the cover Position, a portion of the first connecting member located within the track is disposed proximate to the first end of the track, and in the first open position of the cover, a portion of the first connecting member located within the track is disposed proximate to the first end of the track,
  • the first surface of the cover faces forward and away from the base, and in the second open position of the cover, the portion of the first connecting member located within the track is disposed adjacent the second end of the track, and the second surface of the cover faces forward and Deviate from the substrate.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toilet having a cover device
  • Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the toilet of Figure 1 with the lid in the closed position;
  • Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the toilet of Figure 1 with the lid in the first open position;
  • Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the toilet of Figure 1 with the lid in the second open position;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a cover device
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a cover device
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a connection assembly
  • Figure 8 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of one embodiment of a cap assembly having the connector assembly of Figure 7 with the lid in the closed position;
  • Figure 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of one embodiment of a cover assembly having the connector assembly of Figure 7 with the cover in the first open position;
  • Figure 10 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of one embodiment of a lid assembly having the connector assembly of Figure 7 with the lid in the second open position;
  • Figure 11 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of an embodiment of a cover device including a locking member when the cover is in the closed position;
  • Figure 12 is a side cross-sectional view of the cap device of Figure 11 when the cap portion is in the first open position
  • Figure 13 is a side cross-sectional view of the cap device of Figure 11 when the cap is in the first open position
  • Figure 1 is a side cross-sectional view of the cap device of Figure 11 when the lid portion is in the second open position
  • Figure 15 is a side cross-sectional view of the cap device of Figure 11 when more portions of the cap are in the second open position
  • Figure 16 is a side cross-sectional view of the cap device of Figure 11 when the cap is in the second open position;
  • Figure 17 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the connector assembly;
  • Figure 18 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of an embodiment of a lid assembly having the connector assembly of Figure 17 with the lid in the closed position;
  • Figure 19 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a connector assembly.
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a toilet 25 with a cover device 20.
  • Figures 2 to 4 show the cover The sub-40 is for example an example of a different location during use of the toilet 25.
  • the lid 40 covers the toilet 25 such that the first surface 42 of the lid 40 faces away from the toilet 25.
  • the first surface 42 faces the space 28 when the cover 40 is in the first open position.
  • the first surface 42 substantially faces away from the space 28 when the cover 40 is in the second open position.
  • FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a cover device generally designated 20.
  • the cover device 20 includes a cover 40, a base 60 and a connection assembly 80.
  • the lid device 20 can be used as an openable lid for a device such as a toilet or a bidet or a container.
  • FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cover device generally designated 120.
  • the cover device 120 includes a cover 40, a base 60, a connection assembly 80, and further includes a drive unit 30.
  • the operation of opening and closing the lid 40 of the lid device 120 may be automatic, manual or a combination of automatic and manual.
  • the illustrated embodiment of the cover device 120 can be operated automatically and manually.
  • the lid device 120 can automatically open and close the lid 40, manually open and close the lid 40, manually open the lid 40 and automatically close the lid 40, or automatically open the lid 40 and manually close the lid 40.
  • the lid 40 can be used as an open lid, such as a toilet lid on a toilet.
  • the cover 40 can be made of any industry standard material such as plastic, ceramic or metal.
  • the cover 40 has a first surface 42 and a second surface 44.
  • the first surface 42 faces away from the covered device and faces the space 28.
  • the first surface 42 can be the top surface of the toilet lid 40 that faces away from the toilet 25 when the toilet lid 40 is in the closed position.
  • the second surface 44 faces inward toward the covered device.
  • the second surface 44 can be the bottom surface of the toilet lid 40 that faces downward toward the toilet 25 when the toilet lid 40 is in the closed position.
  • the lid 40 can have one or more gripping members 52, as shown in FIG.
  • the grip member 52 can be, for example, a handle, a projection or a recess.
  • the gripping member 52 can be placed at any desired location on the cover 40.
  • the grip member 52 can be an integral part of the cover 40 or a separate component.
  • the base 60 can be used to attach the lid device 20, 120 to a device or container, such as a toilet or bidet (Fig. 2).
  • the substrate 60 can be made of any industry standard material such as plastic, ceramic or metal.
  • at least one attachment member 62 connects the base 60 to the device.
  • the attachment member 62 can be, for example, a clip, a post, a screw or a screw.
  • attachment member 62 can be an adhesive.
  • Attachment member 62 can be an integrally formed portion of base 60 or a separate component.
  • the base 60 can be sized and shaped to accommodate the drive device 30.
  • Drive device 30 can be any industry standard device such as a motor or actuator.
  • connection assembly 80 that connects the cover 40 to the base 60.
  • the connection assembly 80 includes a plurality of connection members, such as a first connection member 82 and a second connection member 84, as shown in FIG.
  • the connection assembly 80 can have more than two connection members.
  • the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84 are fabricated from any industry standard material, such as metal, plastic, or composite materials.
  • the first pivot member 64 pivotally connects the first base portion 86 of the first connecting member 82 to the base 60.
  • a path 46 in the cover 40 pivotally and slidably receives the first cover portion 88 of the first connecting member 82 (Fig. 8).
  • Track 46 can be any type of receiving track, such as a channel, cavity, slot or groove.
  • the track 46 of the illustrated embodiment is a groove.
  • the track 46 has a first stop 47 and a second stop 49 (Fig. 8).
  • the first blocking member 47 prevents the first cover portion 88 from sliding past the first position 51 in the track 46 (Fig. 9).
  • the second blocking member 49 prevents the first cover portion 88 from sliding past the second position 53 in the track 46 (Fig. 10).
  • the first blocking member 47 and the second blocking member 49 may be, for example, a plurality of portions of the cover 40 or an end wall formed by the terminal portion of the rail insert.
  • the second pivot member 66 pivotally connects the second base portion 90 of the second connecting member 84 to the base 60.
  • a third pivot member 48 on the cover 40 pivotally connects the second cover portion 92 of the second attachment member 84 to the cover 40.
  • Each of the first, second and third pivot members 64, 66 and 48 is part of the cover 40 or base 60.
  • the track 46 is part of the cover 40, the base 60 or the connection assembly 80.
  • each of the first, second, and third pivot members 64, 66, 48 and track 46 may be integrally formed with the cover 40 or base 60 or attached to the cover 40 or base 60 independently.
  • each of the first, second, and third pivot members 64, 66, 48 can be a separate hinge attached or mounted to the cover 40 or the base 60.
  • the track 46 can be a track formed in a separate component that is attached to the cover 40 or the base 60.
  • the track 46 can be part of the first or second connecting members 82, 84 that telescopically engage another portion of the first or second connecting members 82, 84.
  • each of the first and second connecting members 82, 84 may be a telescopically coupled connecting member.
  • Drive device 30 can be coupled to at least one of first, second, and third pivot members 64, 66, 48 (Fig. 6).
  • the drive device 30 can be coupled only to the first pivot member 64, or only to the second pivot member 66, or simultaneously to the first pivot member 64 and the second pivot member 66.
  • the drive device 30 can be coupled only to the third pivot member 48 or track 46, or simultaneously to the third pivot member 48 and track 46.
  • the driving device 30 can thereby apply a rotational force to only one of the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84 or simultaneously apply a rotational force to the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84.
  • a plurality of drive devices 30 can be coupled to any combination of the first, second, and third pivot members 64, 66, 48 and track 46.
  • 11 through 16 illustrate another embodiment of a cover device generally designated 220.
  • the cover device 220 further includes a locking assembly 50.
  • the locking assembly 50 has at least one engagement member 55 adapted to engage the first cover portion 88.
  • the locking assembly 50 can be fabricated from any industry standard material such as metal, plastic or rubber.
  • the joint member 55 may be rigid, for example, may be made of metal or hard plastic. Alternatively, the engagement member 55 may be magnetic or flexible, such as may be made of soft plastic or soft rubber.
  • the engagement member 55 can be an integrally formed portion of the locking assembly 50, or the engagement member 55 can be a separate component that is attached to the locking base 57.
  • the locking assembly 50 in the cover 40 can selectively constrain the first cover portion 88.
  • the locking assembly 50 constrains the first cover portion 88, preventing the first cover portion 88 from sliding within the track 46 toward the blocking member 49.
  • the locking assembly 50 does not constrain the first cover portion 88, allowing the first cover portion 88 to slide within the track 46 toward the stop member 49.
  • the cover assembly 320 includes a connection assembly 180 that includes a plurality of connection members, such as a first connection member 182 and a second connection member 184.
  • the first connecting member 182 and the second connecting member 184 may be fabricated from any industry standard material such as metal, plastic or composite materials.
  • the first pivot member 64 pivotally connects the first base portion 186 of the first connecting member 182 to the base 60.
  • a third pivot member 148 on the cover 140 pivotally connects the first cover portion 192 of the first attachment member 182 to the cover 140.
  • the second pivot member 66 pivotally connects the second base portion 190 of the second connecting member 184 to the base 60.
  • the track 146 in the cover 140 slidably receives the second cover portion 188 of the second connecting member 184.
  • the first blocking member 147 limits the second cover portion 188 from sliding past the first position 151 in the track 146.
  • the locking assembly 50 selectively limits the second cover portion 188 from sliding toward the second stop member 149 at the second position 153 in the track 146.
  • connection assembly 280 has a first coupling member 282 coupled to the first pivot member 64 and the fourth pivot member 68, and a second coupling member 84 coupled to the second and third pivot members 66, 48.
  • the first connecting member 282 has a first base portion 290 telescopically engaged within a track 246 on the first cover portion 288.
  • the second connecting member 84 may be a telescopic member having a track 246, or both the first and second connecting members 282, 84 may be telescopic members having a track 246.
  • Track 246 can optionally include a locking member 50.
  • the cover device 20 allows the user to manually open and close the cover 40. Pulling the grip member 52 outward by the user can manually open the lid 40 to the first open position such that the first surface 42 faces the space 28. The pulling force acting on the gripping member 52 causes the lid 40 to rise and rotate about the axis of the third pivot member 48. The first cover portion 88 is pressed toward the first blocking member 47 to stop the first cover portion 88 from being more Sliding away from the second blocking member 49. The user pulling the portion of the cover 40 outward can manually open the cover 40 to the second open position, with the first surface 42 facing away from the space 28 and the second surface 44 facing the space 28.
  • the user can lift the lid 40 from the base 60 to the greatest extent, and the base 60 is generally considered to be the front of the toilet.
  • the pulling force acting on a portion of the cover 40 causes the cover 40 to rise but does not rotate about the axis of the third pivot member 48.
  • the cover 40 is opened to the second open position, the first cover portion 88 slides within the track 46 toward the second stop member 49 at the second position 53.
  • the cover 40 will be prevented from making an open movement.
  • the operation of the cover 40 can be automated by the cover device 120 including the drive unit 30.
  • the drive device 30 is activated after receiving a first signal from a starter device (not shown) such as a button, switch, lever or sensor.
  • the drive device 30 drives the coupling assembly 80 to rotate the first coupling member 82 about the axis of the first pivot member 64 and to rotate the second coupling member 84 about the axis of the second pivot member 66.
  • the first cover portion 88 is restricted by the first blocking member 47 so as not to be slidable in the track 46 away from the second blocking member 49.
  • the cover 40 is rotated about the axis of the third pivot member 48 in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84.
  • the first surface 42 of the cover 40 faces the space 28 outside of the opening of the device, such as the user facing the toilet 25.
  • the lid 40 is automatically opened, the user can sit on the toilet 25 and lean back against the relatively clean first surface 42.
  • the driving device 30 is activated after receiving the second signal, and causes the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84 to respectively rotate in the opposite directions of their opening rotational directions.
  • the lid 40 is rotated in the opposite direction of its opening direction and the lid 40 is returned to its original closed position, in which position the first surface 42 faces the space 28 located outside of the covered device, such as above the toilet 25.
  • the lid 40 can also be raised and lowered manually. To manually open the lid 40, the user contacts a portion of the lid 40 and applies a force on the lid 40 in an outward direction from the device. For example, the user holds the front of the toilet lid 40 and lifts up in a direction away from the toilet 25.
  • the first connecting member 82 rotates about the axis of the first pivot member 64 and the second connecting member 84 rotates about the axis of the second pivot member 66.
  • the first cover portion 88 slides toward the second position 53 until the first cover portion 88 is restrained by the second stop member 49.
  • the cover 40 rests in a substantially fixed position relative to the axis of the third pivot member 48.
  • the second surface 44 of the cover 40 faces the space 28 outside of the device opening, such as a user facing the toilet 25.
  • the user can hold the grip member 52 at the rear of the lid 40 and lift up in a direction away from the toilet 25 to rotate the lid 40 about the attachment assembly 80, as previously automated for the lid 40. Opening the same as described, the lid 40 is caused to face the user of the toilet 25.
  • the user touches a portion of the lid and applies a force toward the device.
  • the user can hold the place that is considered to be the front of the cover 40 and pull it toward the toilet 25.
  • the first cover portion 88 slides within the track 46 toward the first position 51 until the first cover portion 88 is restrained by the first stop member 47.
  • the user can either guide the lid 40 back to the closed position or release the lid 40 after the lid 40 is partially closed and return the lid 40 to the closed position by gravity.
  • the user can hold the place that is considered to be the rear of the lid 40 and push or pull downward toward the toilet 25 to rotate the lid 40 about the attachment assembly 80 as previously described for the automatic closure of the lid 40. .
  • the cover device 20, 120 optionally includes a locking member 50.
  • the engaging member 55 restricts the first cover portion 88 from sliding toward the second position 53.
  • the cover 40 is rotated about the axis of the third pivot member 48 such that the first surface 42 faces the space 28 when the cover 40 is in the first open position.
  • the engagement member 55 is stopped to a position that limits the first lid portion 88 from sliding toward the second position 53.
  • the engagement member 55 can be substantially disengaged from the open rail 46 to allow for sliding movement of the first cover member 88.
  • the engagement member 55 can be somewhat flexible such that the force from the first cover portion 88 can cause sufficient deformation of the engagement member 55, thereby allowing the first cover portion 88 to slide over the engagement member 55 and slide toward the first Two positions 53.
  • the engagement member 55 can be magnetic.
  • the force initially applied by the user on the cover 40 overcomes the restraining force exerted by the engagement member 55 on the first cover portion 88, causing the first cover portion 88 to disengage from the locking member 50, such that A cover portion 88 can slide within the track 46.
  • the force applied by the drive device 30 and transferred to the first cover portion 88 is not applied in a direction that disengages the first cover portion 88 from the engagement member 55, and the strength of the force is not sufficient to enable A cover portion 88 is disengaged from the engagement member 55.
  • the track 46 is part of the cover 40
  • the track 46 is disposed on or in the cover 40
  • the locking member 50 being sized and configured to provide a sufficient amount of restraining force to stop during automated operation The sliding movement of the first cover portion 88 within the track 46.
  • the cover 40 and the track 46 are constructed such that the center of gravity of the cover 40 is positioned before the track 46 when the cover 40 is in the closed position, the use of the locking member 50 is not necessary.
  • the lid 40 After manually opening the lid 40, the lid 40 can also be automatically closed as previously described. Closed. Alternatively, after automatically opening the lid 40, the lid 40 can also be manually closed as previously described.
  • a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a cover device 20 comprising a base 60, a cover 40 including a first surface 42, a second surface 44, a track 46, a third pivot member 48 and a locking assembly 50, a first connecting member 82, The second connecting member 84.
  • the first connecting member 82 the first base portion 86 of the first connecting member 82 is coupled to the base body 60 by the first pivot member 64, and the first cover portion 88 of the first connecting member 82 is slidably engaged with the rail 46.
  • the first cover portion 88 of the first connecting member 82 is releasably restrained by the locking member 50; in the second connecting member 84, the second base portion 90 of the second connecting member 84 is connected by the second pivot member 66 To the base 60, and the second cover portion 92 of the second connecting member 84 is pivotally coupled to the third pivot member. Also, an optional drive device 30 is coupled to at least one of the first connection member 82 and the second connection member 84.
  • An alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover device 20 in which the first connecting member 82 is releasably restrained by the locking assembly 50 and the drive device 30 is coupled to the first connecting member 82, whereby the first connecting member 82 can be delivered from The force of the drive device 30 is used to open and close the cover 40, wherein when the cover 40 is in the open position, the first surface 42 of the cover 40 faces the space 28, which is located in the area where the cover 40 is located when the cover 40 is in the closed position on.
  • Another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover device 20 in which the first connecting member 82 is releasably restrained by the locking assembly 50 and the drive device 30 is coupled to the second connecting member 84, whereby the second connecting member 84 can The force from the drive device 30 is transmitted to open and close the lid 40, wherein when the lid 40 is in the open position, the first surface 42 of the lid 40 faces the space 28, which is located where the lid 40 is when the lid 40 is in the closed position Above the area.
  • Yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover device 20, wherein the first connecting member 82 is releasably restrained by the locking assembly 50, and the drive device 30 is coupled to the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84, The first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84 are capable of transmitting from the driving device
  • a force of 30 opens and closes the lid 40, wherein when the lid 40 is in the open position, the first surface 42 of the lid 40 faces the space 28 which is above the area in which the lid 40 is located when the lid 40 is in the closed position.
  • cover device can have more than two connecting members or more than one drive device.
  • the outer surface of the lid may be textured, filled with a mat or composed of a material such as cloth. Such modifications and/or combinations are within the scope of the invention as claimed.

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【技术领域】 本发明主要涉及盖装置， 这种盖装置包括基体、 盖子和用以将盖子连接 到基体的连接组件。 更具体地， 本发明涉及用于马桶或者坐浴盆的盖装置， 这种盖装置便于灵活地实现最大程度的打开和关闭， 使马桶或坐浴盆的盖子 可以自动或手动打开， 使得当打开时盖子的顶面或者底面面向里向着使用 者。
【背景技术】 盖装置具有以下预期的特征， 比如可以被自动或手动操作的灵活性以及 当打开时使盖子的顶侧或底侧被定位成朝向使用者的灵活性。 尽管盖装置是 有吸引力的， 还有很多方面需要改进。 例如， 希望使用者能够使用锁定机构 以及解锁机构来自动或手动地打开和关闭盖子， 其中锁定机构用于实现盖子 的自动操作， 解锁机构用于实现盖子的手动操作同时避免驱动设备被损坏。 还希望具有一种连接组件， 这种连接组件使得在盖子被打开时盖子的整个顶 侧或者整个底侧面向使用者。 总的来说， 存在改进盖装置和克服现有技术的 不足的要求。
现有技术包括美国专利 Νο.1342505。 该专利涉及一种马桶盖， 这种马桶 盖被铰链接合， 使得盖子被打开时该盖子枢轴转动并且盖子的顶侧面向使用 者以作为靠背。 该盖子通过提起手柄而被手动打开， 该手柄被安置成确保顶 侧一直面向使用者。 当使用者的重量抬离座位时， 盖子将落回到关闭位置。 美国专利 No.1398556号描述了一种通过按压压力棒而打开的马桶盖。 使用 者的重量作用在压力棒上以使盖子处于打开状态。 当使用者的重量离开之 后， 盖子将落回到关闭位置。 该专利公开了马桶盖底侧面向使用者的一个实 施例和马桶盖顶侧面向使用者的另一个实施例。
美国专利 No.2219044号涉及通过压下杆或者按按钮来自动操作的马桶 盖。 电动机将盖子驱动至打开位置以使盖子的顶侧面向使用者。 上升和下降 杆和控制杆均枢轴地连接到盖子并连接到基体。 该专利描述了打开和关闭盖 子都完全自动操作。 美国专利申请公开 No.2006/0005309涉及一种通过手柄 手动操作、 通过脚踏板手动操作、 或者通过马达自动操作的马桶盖。 当打开 时， 马桶盖的底侧面向使用者。 该专利申请揭示双重系统作为一种选择。 其他现有技术包括以下这些。 国际专利申请公开 No.WO/2008/029388 涉及由电动驱动机构自动操作的马桶盖。 离合系统选择性地使驱动机构断 开， 以允许在没有电动机旋转的情况下对盖子进行手动操作。 当打开时盖子 的底侧面向使用者。 日本专利申请 No.2005-95502描述了一种可以自动打开 和关闭的马桶盖。 该盖子包括两个铰接在一起的独立部分。 当盖子升起时， 盖子的前部折向下， 以使盖子的前部的顶侧面向使用者。
根据本发明， 已确定诸如这些专利和专利申请的现有技术的各种特点， 具有缺点或和不良属性、 结果或效果。 本发明认识到这些问题并解决了这些 问题， 以提供迄今没有过的改进。 总之， 本发明更完全地满足了以下需要， 即用户能自动或手动打开或关闭盖子， 在盖子被自动打开时使盖子的顶侧面 向使用者， 在盖子被手动打开时使盖子的底侧面向使用者， 并且具有避免盖 子的手动操作损坏驱动设备的锁定部件。 更进一歩地， 本发明提供位于基体 与盖子之间的多个连接构件， 这些连接构件具有枢轴点， 以使使用者能够容 易地自动或手动操作该盖子。 【发明内容】 本发明的一方面或者实施例涉及一个改进了的盖装置， 其包括基体、 盖 子以及用于将盖子连接到基体的连接组件。 本发明包括多个连接构件， 每个 连接构件具有与盖子和基体连接的连接点， 以便于对盖子进行旋转操作。 其 中一个连接构件在枢轴构件内进行枢转， 同时另一个连接构件在轨道 (Pathway) 中滑动运动。 例如当盖子位于打开位置时， 盖子可以被打开成 使得盖子的顶表面面向使用者或者背离使用者。
按照另一个方面或实施例， 驱动设备被连接到至少一个连接构件。 驱动 机构驱动连接构件绕着轴线旋转， 以便打开或关闭盖子。 例如使用者可以启 动该驱动机构， 以自动地打开或关闭马桶盖。 连接构件在轨道内的滑动可以 被选择性地限制， 允许或阻止盖子绕着另一个连接构件的枢轴点的旋转。 例 如， 在盖子的自动操作中， 该连接构件可以被限制在轨道内， 允许盖子绕着 另一个连接构件的枢轴点旋转， 并且在盖子处于打开位置时， 使盖子的顶侧 面向使用者。 或者， 例如， 在盖子的手动操作中， 该连接构件在轨道内的滑 动可以不被限制， 阻止盖子相对于另一个连接构件的枢轴点的旋转， 并且在 盖子处于打开位置时， 使盖子的底侧面向使用者。
在又另一个方面或实施例中， 锁定组件确保连接构件之一的一部分位于 轨道内以实现盖子的自动操作。 连接构件脱离锁定组件， 以实现盖子的手动 操作， 而不会损坏盖子的驱动设备。 例如， 连接构件从锁定组件的释放使盖 子可以在不开启驱动设备的情况下被打开或关闭， 以防止驱动设备受到磨损 或损害。
本发明的至少一个实施例的目的是提供一个盖装置， 该盖装置包括： 基 体， 具有第一表面和相反的第二表面的盖子， 具有第一和第二连接构件的连 接组件， 其用于将基体连接到盖子， 其中第一连接构件通过第一枢轴构件连 接到基体， 并且第一连接构件通过第二枢轴构件连接到盖子， 其中第二连接 构件通过第三枢轴构件连接到基体， 并且第二连接构件通过第四枢轴构件连 接到盖子， 该盖装置进一歩包括滑动轨道。
在本发明的一方面， 滑动轨道是盖子的一部分， 并且第一和第二枢轴构 件中的一个被滑动地设置在轨道内。 在本发明的另一方面， 滑动轨道是基体 的一部分， 并且第三和第四枢轴构件中的一个被滑动地设置在轨道内。 在本 发明的再一个方面， 该滑动轨道是第一和第二连接构件中的至少一个连接构 件的一部分， 该至少一个连接构件具有至少两个滑动接合的部分。 在本发明 的进一歩的一个方面， 该枢轴构件是铰链。
本发明的一个方面进一歩包括与盖子相结合的至少一个抓握构件。 本发 明的另一方面进一歩包括锁定组件， 位于轨道内的第一连接构件的一部分被 可释放地限制成不能在轨道内进行滑动运动。 本发明的再一方面进一歩包括 被连接到第一连接构件和第二连接构件中的至少一个的驱动设备。
在本发明的另一方面， 第一连接构件是杆。 在本发明的再一方面， 第二 连接构件是杆。 在本发明的又一方面， 轨道是凹槽。
本发明的另一方面进一歩包括具有第一和第二末端的轨道， 其中该盖子 具有关闭位置， 在关闭位置中盖子被定位成从基体的安装表面向前延伸并与 基体的安装表面大致平行， 盖子的第一表面背离基体， 而且盖子具有交替的 第一和第二打开位置， 在该交替的第一和第二打开位置中盖子被定位成与基 体的安装表面大致垂直， 在盖子的关闭位置， 位于轨道内的第一连接构件的 部分被设置为接近轨道的第一末端， 在盖子的第一打开位置， 位于轨道内的 第一连接构件的部分被设置为接近轨道的第一末端， 而且盖子的第一表面面 向前且背离基体， 并且在盖子的第二打开位置， 位于轨道内的第一连接构件 的部分被设置为邻近轨道的第二末端， 并且盖子的第二表面面向前并背离基 体。
【附图说明】 图 1是具有盖装置的马桶的透视图；
图 2是图 1所示的马桶在盖子处于关闭位置时的侧视图；
图 3是图 1所示的马桶在盖子处于第一打开位置时的侧视图；
图 4是图 1所示的马桶在盖子处于第二打开位置时的侧视图；
图 5是盖装置的一个实施例的透视图；
图 6是盖装置的另一个实施例的透视图；
图 7是连接组件的一个实施例的透视图；
图 8是盖子处于关闭位置时， 具有图 7所示的连接组件的盖装置的一个 实施例的一部分的侧剖面图；
图 9是盖子处于第一打开位置时， 具有图 7所示的连接组件的盖装置的 一个实施例的一部分的侧剖面图；
图 10是盖子处于第二打开位置时， 具有图 7所示的连接组件的盖装置 的一个实施例的一部分的侧剖面图；
图 11 是盖子处于关闭位置时， 包括锁定部件的盖装置的实施例的一部 分的侧剖面图；
图 12是盖子部分处于第一打开位置时， 图 11所示的盖装置的侧剖面图； 图 13是盖子处于第一打开位置时， 图 11所示的盖装置的侧剖面图； 图 14是盖子部分处于第二打开位置时， 图 11所示的盖装置的侧剖面图； 图 15是盖子更多部分处于第二打开位置时， 图 11所示的盖装置的侧剖 面图；
图 16是盖子处于第二打开位置时， 图 11所示的盖装置的侧剖面图； 图 17是连接组件的另一个实施例的透视图；
图 18是盖子处于关闭位置时， 具有图 17所示的连接组件的盖装置的实 施例的一部分的侧剖面图；
图 19是连接组件的另一个实施例的透视图。
【具体实施方式】 根据要求， 将在此处描述本发明的详细的实施例； 但是， 这里所公开的 实施例应被理解为仅仅是本发明的典型例子， 该例子可以用各种形式来实 现。 因此， 此处公开的具体细节并不能被解释为限制， 而是作为权利要求的 基础， 并且作为教导本领域技术人员以任何适当的方式多样化地实施本发明 的代表性的基础。
图 1显示的是带有盖装置 20的马桶 25的实施例。 图 2至 4显示的是盖 子 40例如在马桶 25使用过程中的不同位置的例子。 当盖子 40处于关闭位 置时， 盖子 40遮盖马桶 25， 以使盖子 40的第一表面 42背离马桶 25而面向 夕卜。 如图 3所示， 当盖子 40处于第一打开位置时， 第一表面 42基本上面向 空间 28。 如图 4所示， 当盖子 40处于第二打开位置时， 第一表面 42基本上 背对空间 28。
图 5表示的是总体标示为 20的盖装置的实施例。 盖装置 20包括盖子 40、 基体 60和连接组件 80。 盖装置 20可以被用做例如马桶或坐浴盆等设备 或者容器的可打开的盖子。
图 6显示的是总体标示为 120的盖装置的另一实施例。 盖装置 120包括 盖子 40、 基体 60、 连接组件 80， 并且进一歩包括驱动设备 30。 打开和关闭 盖装置 120的盖子 40的操作可以是自动的、 手动的或者自动和手动结合。 所示盖装置 120的实施例可以自动和手动操作。 例如， 盖装置 120可以自动 地打开和关闭盖子 40， 手动地打开和关闭盖子 40， 手动地打开盖子 40并自 动地关闭盖子 40， 或者自动地打开盖子 40并手动地关闭盖子 40。
盖子 40可以被用做开口的盖子， 例如马桶上的马桶盖。 盖子 40可以由 任何工业标准材料制造， 例如塑料、 陶瓷或金属。 如图 5和 6所示， 盖子 40 具有第一表面 42和第二表面 44。 当盖子 40处于关闭位置 （图 2 ) 时， 第一 表面 42背向被遮盖的设备而面向外， 并面向空间 28。 例如， 第一表面 42 可以是马桶盖 40的顶面， 当马桶盖 40处于关闭位置时， 该顶面背向马桶 25 面向上。 当盖子 40处于关闭位置 （图 2 ) 时， 第二表面 44面向里朝着被遮 盖的设备。 例如， 第二表面 44可以是马桶盖 40的底面， 当马桶盖 40处于 关闭位置时， 该底面面向下朝着马桶 25。 盖子 40可具有一个或多个抓握构 件 52， 如图 3所示。 抓握构件 52例如可以是手柄， 突起或者凹口。 抓握构 件 52可以被设置在盖子 40上的任何需要的位置。 该抓握构件 52可以是盖 子 40的整体成型的一部分或者是一个单独的部件。
基体 60可以用于将盖装置 20、 120附接到设备或容器上， 例如马桶或 坐浴盆 （图 2)。 基体 60可以由任何工业标准材料制造， 例如塑料， 陶瓷或 金属。 如图 5和 6所示， 至少一个附接构件 62将基体 60连接到设备。 附接 构件 62例如可以是夹子、 柱、 螺钉或螺杆。 或者， 附接构件 62可以是粘结 剂。 附接构件 62可以是基体 60的整体成型的部分或者是独立的部件。 基体 60的大小和形状可以被构造成能容纳驱动设备 30。 驱动设备 30可以是任何 工业标准设备， 例如马达或促动器。 或者， 驱动设备 30可以被安装在基体 60的外部， 例如安装在基体 60的下方或上方。 图 5和 6示出了将盖子 40连接到基体 60的连接组件 80。 连接组件 80 包括多个连接构件，例如第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84，如图 7所示。 或者， 连接组件 80可以具有多于两个的连接构件。 第一连接构件 82和第二 连接构件 84 由任何工业标准材料制造， 例如金属、 塑料， 或复合材料。 第 一枢轴构件 64将第一连接构件 82的第一基体部分 86通过枢轴方式连接到 基体 60。 盖子 40中的轨道 （pathway) 46枢轴性和滑动性地接收第一连接 构件 82的第一盖子部分 88 (图 8)。 轨道 46可以是任何类型的接收轨道， 例如通道、 空腔、 狭槽或者凹槽。 所示实施例的轨道 46是凹槽。 轨道 46具 有第一阻档件（Stop) 47和第二阻挡件 49 (图 8)。 第一阻挡件 47阻止第一 盖子部分 88滑动超过轨道 46中的第一位置 51 (图 9)。 第二阻档件 49阻止 第一盖子部分 88滑动超过轨道 46中的第二位置 53 (图 10)。第一阻档件 47 和第二阻档件 49例如可以是盖子 40的多个部分或者轨道嵌件的终端部分形 成的端壁。 第二枢轴构件 66将第二连接构件 84的第二基体部分 90通过枢 轴方式连接到基体 60。 盖子 40上的第三枢轴构件 48将第二连接构件 84的 第二盖子部分 92通过枢轴方式连接到盖子 40。 第一、 第二和第三枢轴构件 64、 66和 48中的每一个都是盖子 40或基体 60的一部分。 轨道 46是盖子 40、 基体 60或者连接组件 80的一部分。 作为结构的一部分被定义为与该结 构整体成型或者作为该结构的附加部件。 例如， 第一、 第二和第三枢轴构件 64、 66、 48以及轨道 46中的每一个都可以是与盖子 40或基体 60整体成型 或者独立地附接到盖子 40或基体 60。例如， 第一、第二和第三枢轴构件 64、 66, 48中的每一个都可以是附接到或者安装到盖子 40或者基体 60的独立的 铰链。 例如， 轨道 46可以是形成在附接到盖子 40或基体 60的独立部件中 的轨道。 或者， 例如， 轨道 46可以是第一或第二连接构件 82、 84的一部分， 该部分与第一或第二连接构件 82、 84 的另一部分伸缩式地相接合。 例如， 第一和第二连接构件 82、 84均可以是伸缩式地接合的连接构件。
驱动设备 30可以被联接到第一、 第二和第三枢轴构件 64、 66、 48中的 至少一个 （图 6)。 例如， 驱动设备 30可以仅仅被联接到第一枢轴构件 64， 或仅仅被联接到第二枢轴构件 66， 或者同时联接到第一枢轴构件 64和第二 枢轴构件 66。 或者， 例如， 驱动设备 30可以被仅仅连接到第三枢轴构件 48 或轨道 46， 或者同时连接到第三枢轴构件 48和轨道 46。 驱动设备 30从而 可以仅向第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84中的一个施加旋转力或者同时 向第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84施加旋转力。 多个驱动设备 30可以 被联接到第一、第二和第三枢轴构件 64、 66, 48以及轨道 46中的任意组合。 图 11至 16示出了总体标示为 220的盖装置的另一个实施例。盖装置 220 进一歩包括锁定组件 50。 锁定组件 50具有至少一个适于接合第一盖子部分 88的接合构件 55。 锁定组件 50可以由诸如金属、 塑料或橡胶等任何工业标 准材料制造。 接合构件 55可以是刚性的， 例如可以是由金属或硬塑料制成 的。 或者， 接合构件 55可以是有磁性的或者挠性的， 例如可以是由软塑料 或者软橡胶制成的。 接合构件 55可以是锁定组件 50的整体成型的部分， 或 者接合构件 55可以是附接到锁定基体 57的一个独立部件。 盖子 40中的锁 定组件 50可以选择性地约束第一盖子部分 88。 例如， 在锁定位置， 锁定组 件 50约束第一盖子部分 88， 阻止第一盖子部分 88在轨道 46内朝向阻挡件 49滑动。 在未锁定位置， 锁定组件 50不约束第一盖子部分 88， 允许第一盖 子部分 88在轨道 46内朝向阻档件 49滑动。
图 17和 18示出总体标示为 320的盖装置的另一个实施例。 盖装置 320 包括连接组件 180，连接组件 180包括多个连接构件， 例如第一连接构件 182 和第二连接构件 184。 第一连接构件 182和第二连接构件 184可以是由任何 工业标准材料制造的， 例如金属、 塑料或复合材料。 第一枢轴构件 64将第 一连接构件 182的第一基体部分 186通过枢轴方式连接到基体 60。 盖子 140 上的第三枢轴构件 148将第一连接构件 182的第一盖子部分 192通过枢轴方 式连接到盖子 140。 第二枢轴构件 66将第二连接构件 184的第二基体部分 190通过枢轴方式连接到基体 60。 盖子 140中的轨道 146滑动性地接收第二 连接构件 184的第二盖子部分 188。 第一阻挡件 147限制第二盖子部分 188 滑动超过轨道 146中的第一位置 151。锁定组件 50选择性地限制第二盖子部 分 188朝向位于轨道 146中的第二位置 153处的第二阻档件 149滑动。
图 19示出了总体标示为 280的连接组件的另一个实施例。连接组件 280 具有连接到第一枢轴构件 64和第四枢轴构件 68的第一连接构件 282， 以及 连接到第二和第三枢轴构件 66、 48的第二连接构件 84。 第一连接构件 282 具有伸缩式接合在第一盖子部分 288上的轨道 246内的第一基体部分 290。 或者， 第二连接构件 84可以是具有轨道 246的伸缩式构件， 或者第一和第 二连接构件 282、 84都可以是具有轨道 246的伸缩式构件。 轨道 246可选地 可包括锁定部件 50。
盖装置 20允许使用者手动打开和关闭盖子 40。 使用者向外拉动抓握构 件 52可以手动将盖子 40打开至第一打开位置，使第一表面 42面向空间 28。 作用在抓握构件 52上的拉力使盖子 40升起并绕着第三枢轴构件 48的轴线 旋转。第一盖子部分 88被压向第一阻挡件 47， 制止第一盖子部分 88向更加 远离第二阻档件 49的方向滑动。 使用者向外拉盖子 40的一部分可以手动地 将盖子 40打开至第二打开位置， 使第一表面 42背离空间 28并且使第二表 面 44面向空间 28。 例如， 使用者可以将盖子 40从基体 60上最大程度地抬 起， 基体 60通常被认为是马桶前部。 作用在盖子 40的一部分上的拉力使盖 子 40升起但是不会绕着第三枢轴构件 48的轴线旋转。 当盖子 40打开至第 二打开位置时， 第一盖子部分 88在轨道 46内朝向第二位置 53处的第二阻 档件 49滑动。 当第一盖子部分 88被第二阻档件 49约束着不能向更加远离 第一位置 51的方向滑动时， 盖子 40将被阻止作进一歩的打开移动。
可选地， 盖子 40的操作可以通过包括驱动设备 30的盖装置 120自动化 实现。在盖装置 120进行的自动操作过程中， 在接收到来自例如按钮、 开关、 控制杆或传感器的启动设备 （未显示） 的第一信号之后， 驱动设备 30被启 动。 驱动设备 30驱动连接组件 80， 以使第一连接构件 82绕着第一枢轴构件 64的轴线旋转并使第二连接构件 84绕着第二枢轴构件 66的轴线旋转。第一 盖子部分 88被第一阻档件 47限制成无法在轨道 46内进一歩地向远离第二 阻挡件 49的方向滑动。 盖子 40以与第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84的 旋转方向相反的方向绕着第三枢轴构件 48的轴线旋转。 在第一打开位置， 盖子 40的第一表面 42面向该装置的开口之外的空间 28， 例如朝向马桶 25 的使用者。 例如， 当盖子 40自动打开时， 使用者可以坐在马桶 25之上并且 往后靠到相对干净的第一表面 42上。
为了自动关闭盖子 40， 驱动设备 30在接到第二信号之后被启动， 并且 使第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84分别向它们的打开旋转方向的反方向 旋转。 盖子 40向其打开方向的反方向旋转， 盖子 40回到其原始关闭位置， 在该位置第一表面 42面向位于被遮盖的装置的外部例如马桶 25的上方的空 间 28。
盖子 40也可以被手动升起和降低。 为了手动打开盖子 40， 使用者接触 盖子 40的一部分， 并沿着从设备向外的方向在盖子 40上施力。 例如， 使用 者握住马桶盖 40的前部， 并且沿着远离马桶 25的方向向上抬起。 第一连接 构件 82绕着第一枢轴构件 64的轴线旋转， 并且第二连接构件 84绕着第二 枢轴构件 66的轴线旋转。 第一盖子部分 88朝向第二位置 53滑动， 直到第 一盖子部分 88被第二阻档件 49限制住。 盖子 40停留在相对于第三枢轴构 件 48的轴线基本上固定的位置。在完全打开的位置， 盖子 40的第二表面 44 面向该设备开口外部的空间 28， 例如面向马桶 25的使用者。 例如， 在马桶 25的使用过程中，使用者造成的任何飞溅物或无方向的东西都将落在第二表 面 44上， 从而使第一表面 42保持相对干净。 或者， 例如， 使用者可以握住 位于盖子 40后部的抓握构件 52， 并沿着远离马桶 25的方向向上抬起， 以使 盖子 40绕着连接组件 80旋转， 如同之前针对盖子 40的自动打开所描述的 一样， 致使盖子 40面向马桶 25的使用者。
为了手动关闭盖子 40， 使用者接触盖子的一部分， 并且朝着设备施力。 例如， 使用者可以握住被认为是盖子 40的前部的地方， 并且朝向马桶 25往 下拉动。 第一盖子部分 88在轨道 46内朝向第一位置 51滑动， 直到第一盖 子部分 88被第一阻档件 47限制住。 使用者既可以引导盖子 40回到关闭位 置， 也可以在盖子 40部分关闭之后放开盖子 40并使盖子 40在重力作用下 落回到关闭位置。 或者， 使用者可以握住被认为是盖子 40 的后部的地方， 并且朝向马桶 25向下推动或拉动， 使盖子 40绕着连接组件 80旋转， 如同 之前针对盖子 40的自动关闭所描述的一样。
盖装置 20， 120可选择地包括锁定构件 50。 当盖子 40打开至第一打开 位置时，接合构件 55限制第一盖子部分 88，使其不能朝向第二位置 53滑动。 盖子 40绕着第三枢轴构件 48的轴线旋转， 以使第一表面 42在盖子 40处于 第一打开位置时面向空间 28。 为了将盖子 40打开至第二打开位置， 接合构 件 55停止到限制第一盖子部分 88使其不能向第二位置 53滑动的位置。 例 如， 接合构件 55可以大体上脱离开轨道 46， 以允许第一盖子部件 88的滑动 运动。 或者， 接合构件 55可以是有几分挠性的， 以使来自第一盖子部分 88 的力可以使接合构件 55产生足够的变形， 从而允许第一盖子部分 88滑过接 合构件 55而滑向第二位置 53。 例如， 接合构件 55可以是有磁性的。 在手动 操作过程中， 使用者最初施加在盖子 40上的力克服了由接合构件 55施加在 第一盖子部分 88上的限制力， 使第一盖子部分 88从锁定构件 50上脱离， 以使第一盖子部分 88可以在轨道 46内滑动。 在自动操作过程中， 由驱动设 备 30施加的并被转移到第一盖子部分 88的力并未以使第一盖子部分 88脱 离接合构件 55的方向施加， 而且该力的强度并不足以使第一盖子部分 88脱 离接合构件 55。
在轨道 46是盖子 40的一部分的实施例中， 轨道 46被设置在盖子 40上 或盖子 40 中， 锁定构件 50被限定大小并且被配置成提供足够大小的限制 力， 以便在自动操作过程中制止第一盖子部分 88在轨道 46之中的滑动运 动。 但是， 如果盖子 40和轨道 46被构造成使得当盖子 40处于关闭位置时 盖子 40的重心位于轨道 46之前， 则锁定构件 50的使用不是必须的。
在手动打开盖子 40之后， 盖子 40也可以如之前描述的一样被自动关 闭。 或者， 在自动打开盖子 40之后， 盖子 40也可以如之前描述的一样被手 动关闭。
本发明的优选实施例是盖装置 20， 其包括基体 60、 包括第一表面 42、 第二表面 44、 轨道 46、 第三枢轴构件 48和锁定组件 50的盖子 40、 第一连 接构件 82、 第二连接构件 84。 在第一连接构件 82中， 第一连接构件 82的 第一基体部分 86通过第一枢轴构件 64被连接到基体 60， 第一连接构件 82 的第一盖子部分 88可滑动地与轨道 46接合， 第一连接构件 82的第一盖子 部分 88被锁定构件 50可释放地限制住； 在第二连接构件 84中， 第二连接 构件 84的第二基体部分 90通过第二枢轴构件 66被连接到基体 60， 并且第 二连接构件 84的第二盖子部分 92被枢转地连接到第三枢轴构件。 并且， 可 选的驱动设备 30被联接到第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84中的至少一 个。
本发明的可选实施例是盖装置 20， 其中第一连接构件 82被锁定组件 50 可释放地限制住， 驱动设备 30被连接到第一连接构件 82， 据此第一连接构 件 82能够传递来自驱动设备 30的力以打开和关闭盖子 40， 其中当盖子 40 处于打开位置时， 盖子 40的第一表面 42面向空间 28， 该空间 28在盖子 40 处于关闭位置时位于盖子 40所处的区域之上。
本发明的另一个可选实施例是盖装置 20， 其中第一连接构件 82被锁定 组件 50可释放地限制住， 驱动设备 30被联接到第二连接构件 84， 据此第二 连接构件 84能够传递来自驱动设备 30的力以打开和关闭盖子 40，其中当盖 子 40处于打开位置时， 盖子 40的第一表面 42面向空间 28， 该空间 28在盖 子 40处于关闭位置时位于盖子 40所处的区域之上。
本发明的又一个可选实施例是盖装置 20， 其中第一连接构件 82被锁定 组件 50可释放地限制住， 驱动设备 30被连接到第一连接构件 82和第二连 接构件 84，据此第一连接构件 82和第二连接构件 84能够传递来自驱动设备
30的力以打开和关闭盖子 40， 其中当盖子 40处于打开位置时， 盖子 40的 第一表面 42面向空间 28， 该空间 28在盖子 40处于关闭位置时位于盖子 40 所处的区域之上。
本发明的另一个可选实施例是盖装置 20， 其中第一连接构件 82是杆。 本发明的又一个可选实施例是盖装置 20， 其中第二连接构件 84是杆。 本发明的再一个可选实施例是盖装置 20， 其中轨道 46是凹槽。
应理解， 可以对以上描述的实施例进行各种修改， 并且这些修改对于本 领域技术人员来说都是显而易见的，例如对盖装置和 /或其部件的变化和修改 包括这里单独揭示的或所要求保护的特征的组合， 明确地包括这些特征的其 余组合， 或盖装置可选择的其他类型。 例如， 盖装置可以具有多于两个的连 接构件或者多于一个的驱动设备。 同样， 在材料和结构方面存在很多可能的 变化。 例如， 盖子的外表面可以是有纹理的， 有装填垫料的或者例如由布等 材料组成。这些修改和 /或组合都属于本发明所涉及的技术， 并落在权利要求 所保护的范围内。

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权利要求书
1、 一种盖装置， 包括：
基体；
盖子， 所述盖子具有第一表面和相反的第二表面；
连接组件， 所述连接组件具有将所述基体连接到所述盖子的第一和第二 连接构件；
其中所述第一连接构件通过第一枢轴构件连接到所述基体， 并且所述第 一连接构件通过第二枢轴构件连接到所述盖子；
其中所述第二连接构件通过第三枢轴构件连接到所述基体， 并且所述第 二连接构件通过第四枢轴构件连接到所述盖子； 并且
所述盖装置进一歩包括滑动轨道。
2、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 其中， 所述滑动轨道是所述盖子的一部分， 并且所述第一枢轴构件和第二枢轴构件中的一个被滑动地设置在所述轨道 中。
3、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 其中， 所述滑动轨道是所述基体的一部分， 并且所述第三枢轴构件和第四枢轴构件中的一个被滑动地设置在所述轨道 中。
4、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 其中， 滑动轨道是所述第一连接构件和第二 连接构件中的至少一个连接构件的一部分， 所述第一连接构件和第二连接构 件中的所述至少一个连接构件具有至少两个滑动地接合的部分。
5、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 其中， 所述枢轴构件是铰链。
6、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 进一歩包括至少一个与所述盖子相结合的抓 握构件。
7、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 进一歩包括锁定组件， 其中位于所述轨道中 的所述第一连接构件的一部分被所述锁定构件可释放地限制成不能在所述轨 道中进行滑动运动。
8、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 进一歩包括被连接到所述第一连接构件和第 二连接构件中的至少一个的驱动设备。
9、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 所述第一连接构件是杆。
10、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 其中， 所述第二连接构件是杆。
11、 如权利要求 1的盖装置， 其中， 所述轨道是凹槽。
12、 如权利要求 1的盖装置，
其中， 所述轨道具有第一末端和第二末端，
其中所述盖子具有关闭位置， 在所述关闭位置中所述盖子被定位成从所 述基体的安装表面向前延伸并与所述基体的所述安装表面大致平行， 所述盖 子的第一表面背离所述基体， 并且所述盖子具有交替的第一打开位置和第二 打开位置， 在该交替的第一打开位置和第二打开位置中所述盖子被定位成与 所述基体的安装表面大致垂直，
其中在所述盖子的关闭位置， 处于所述轨道中的所述第一连接构件的所 述部分被设置成接近所述轨道的所述第一末端，
其中在所述盖子的第一打开位置， 处于所述轨道中的所述第一连接构件 的所述部分被设置成接近所述轨道的所述第一末端， 并且所述盖子的第一表 面面向前并背离所述基体， 以及
其中在所述盖子的第二打开位置， 处于所述轨道中的所述第一连接构件 的所述部分被设置成接近所述轨道的第二末端， 并且所述盖子的第二表面面 向前并背离所述基体。
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