WO2016122307A1

WO2016122307A1 - An intelligent sink

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Publication number: WO2016122307A1
Application number: PCT/MY2016/000004
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bin Shahabadin Shazwan
Original assignee: Bin Shahabadin Shazwan
Priority date: 2015-01-29
Filing date: 2016-01-28
Publication date: 2016-08-04

Abstract

A device for performing the process of facilitating a user to wash hands and the automation technology functions therein are disclosed. The device is designed for public use, taking into account height of a user. l-SINK has facilitated the process of washing hands especially for children (height 85 cm upward) and disabled. l-SINK is user-friendly, especially for children, because they can continue to use the wash basin, without the help of an adult. l-SINK also features a user-friendly concept, because users do not need to press any switch to adjust the height of the basin to an appropriate level. The users can also continue to wash their hands without opening the water tap. This is because l-SINK also focuses on the use of automated technology by using automatic water faucet. Thus, it avoids transferring bacteria and viruses to the user. The sink will act automatically to adjust to the height of the user.

Description

AN INTELLIGENT SINK

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to wash basins, to facilitate the process of washing hands especially among children and people with disabilities. In the present invention, the wash basin automatically adjusts its height according to height of a user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The main purpose of creation of a wa s h basin is for washing hands, especially before and after meals, for the Malay community. However, the wash basin will usually be found in every home, restaurant, food courts / shop and everywhere for the washing process. Specifically, there is no was h basin that is currently available that can automatically adjust its height according to height of users and, is easy-to-use too.

Basically the existing wash basins in the market are fixed on a wall, so high, and their height cannot be adjusted according to the height of consumers. Thus, the existing wash basins are not user friendly, especially for children and users with disabilities. In the conventional method of using a wash basin/sink for children, it usually requires help of mother or father or guardian to lift or support the child for the process of washing hands. There are also some children who use a chair as a support tool to increase their height for the process of washing hands. This method is not safe for children as they may fall off the seat.

Another common problem with the existing design of the wash basin is difficulty to the disabled when they want to use the wash basin.. This is because most wash basins are designed and manufactured for normal user with a height of 29 inches to 39 inches. Thus, the wheelchair user is unable to use the sink easily, because the position of the existing wash basins are relatively high. Therefore, there is a need for a simple, but effective, was h basin wh i c h i s ava i l a b l e at an inexpensive price, good quality and that combines the functions of a fully automated system in a simple wash basin, and focusses on the needs of children and disabled consumers.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The a i m of th e present invention is to design a was h bas i n for use by public, taking into account height of a user, especially children and person with disabilities (OKU). Further, the aim of the present invention is to facilitate the process of washing hands for children and also the disabled (wheel chair user).

Additionally, the proposed wash basi n , i ntercha ngeably referred to as l-SINK (INTELLIGENT SINK) or si nk or bas i n herei nafter, features a user-friendly concept, because users do not need to press any switch by hand to adjust the height of the basin to an appropriate level (it is sensor operated). The sink will automatically adjust its height according to the height of the user.

In one embodiment of the invention, the proposed basin is designed to replace existing basins in the market, where the height cannot be adjusted according to the height of users. The existing sink are built and designed in accordance with a standard height position where the sink is located whether in bathroom, kitchen or lounge. The height of the sink in the bathroom is usually between 29 - 36 inches in height, while the height of the wash basin in the room is between 29 - 33 inches in height and the height of the sink in the kitchen area is between 29 - 39 inches high, or depending on the height requested. The building codes may also not show certain minimum height for the installation of sinks.

According to another embodiment, the invention features a product for washing hand. The product comprises a mechanical part for a first section, and an electronic part for a second section. This product consists of a mechanical structure to cover the body sinks on the first part. Where, the second part of this product is electronic, it consists of electronic devices, sensors and on the like to make the product l-SINK function in a fully automated manner. Thus, to facilitate the process of washing hands in the sink, l-SINK is provided with a hand washing system using latest technology with the use of sensors. The process of washing hands becomes much easier, especially for consumers such as children and the disabled. The next features of l-SINK are its full automation system and that it is easy to use and secure (userfriendly).

This present invention will provide a new alternative to the owner of food shop, restaurants, food franchise operators, rest & relaxation (R&R), child care (TASKA/TASKI), school (primary/secondary) / education institution, hospital, shopping complex, office, or the like. l-SINK is user friendly, especially for children because they can continue to use the wash basin, without the help of their parents or guardian for washing their hands. l-SINK also features a user friendly concept, because users do not need to press any switch by hand to adjust the height of the basin to an appropriate level (it is sensor operated). The users can also continue to wash their hands without turning on the water tap. This is because l-SINK also focuses on the use of automated technology in applications, using automatic water faucet.

Indirectly, it will avoid transferring bacteria and viruses to the user. The sink will automatically adjust the height according to the height of user.

Other features and advantages of the inventions will appears from the following description in which one of embodiment has been set forth in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention is illustrated more or less diagrammatically in the accompanying drawing wherein:

FIG. 1 is a real front view of a sink to a preferred form of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a real isometric view of the sink shown in FIG. 1 ; FIG. 3 is a partial side view drawing of the sink according to present invention;

FIG.4 is a partial isometric view drawing of the sink according to the present invention; and Fig.5 is a perspective view of the sink used by users such as kids and adults to wash or clean up their hands in accordance with the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Like reference numerals will be used to refer to like or similar parts from Figure 1 to Figure 5 in the following description of the drawing. A preferred embodiment of l-SINK (10), according to the present invention, is illustrated in FIG. 1. l-SINK (10) is designed to facilitate the process of washing hands especially for children and disabled people and that makes l-SINK (10) easy to use and user friendly. The overall layout of l-SINK (10) is designed specifically for children, normal person and the disabled consumer, and the aim is for it to be used by the public.

Referring generally to FIG. 1 , l-SINK (10) includes a photo sensor (12) and a lamp light (14) attached to the mirror frame (16) at one end thereof. Photo sensor (12) can rotate freely to adjust with the height of users. At all end thereof mirror frames (16) contained in the l-SINK (10) are used to hold the mirror (18). Mirror frame (16) is rectangular in shape and integrally formed with mirror (18), and although it could be made in a variety of shapes.

As shown in FIG. 1 , l-SINK (10) can have a combination of body casing (20). Body casing (20) is rectangular shape and integrally formed to hold the l-SINK (10) structure. The main function of the body casing (20) is to cover the entire frame of l-SINK (10) and produce a good finish and quality product.

Turning to FIG. 2, automatic water faucet (30) is mounted on the base of the sink (54). Between the sink (54) and the structure frame (50), that have a parallel wall which is accommodated as a sliding panel, such as those illustrated at (32a) and (32b). Therefore, the sliding panel (32a), (32b) protects the l-SINK (10) system and prevent the inside frame from being visible.

FIG. 3 is partial side view of the l-SINK (10). It shows the dimensions such as maximum height of t h e frame sink (40), maximum width of t h e frame sink (44) and the size dimension of height of mirror (42).

Turning to FIG. 4 is a further illustration of l-SINK (10) based on structure frame (50). The mechanical sliding mechanism (52) is attached on the structure frame (50) and the sink (54) to control movement of the sink to enable it to go up and down. Position of the sink on appropriate high level is controlled by the mechanical switch / sensor (56). An IR sensor (58) acts as a secondary switch to switch ON the electronic system for l-SINK (10). Base plate (62) is attached on l-SINK (10), although it could be made visible or not. Base plate (62) is not a necessary item, but it may be added depending on the customer's need.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of l-SINK (10) used by users such as kids and adults to wash or clean up their hands in accordance with the invention. An alternate embodiment of l-SINK (10), is illustrated generally in FIGS. 1-5.

Thus, the present invention provides l-SINK (10) that functions as a device to facilitate the process of washing hands. l-SINK (10) is especially designed for use by the public, taking into account the height of a user, and further is useful for children and person with disabilities (OKU).

Although only one embodiment of the present invention has been illustrated and described, it will at once be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations may be made within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the invention be limited solely by the scope of the hereafter appended claims and not by any specific wording in the foregoing description.

Claims

1. A wash basin (10) comprising:

- a frame structure (50);

- a mechanical sliding mechanism (52) mounted on the frame structure (50);

- a photo sensor (12) to measure height of a user using the wash basin (10); and

- a sink (54) movably attached to the frame structure (50) by means of the mechanical sliding mechanism (52),

wherein said sink (54) is moved up or down based on the measured height of the user and electronic devices therein; and the sink is positioned at a particular height by a mechanical switch (56).

2. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photo sensor (12) is attached to the mirror frame.

3. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an automatic water faucet (30) is mounted on the sink (54).

4. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a mirror frame (16) is attached to the frame structure (50) and holds a mirror (18) and a lamp light (14).

5. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the frame structure (50) is covered by a body casing (20).

6. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the space between the frame structure (50) and the body of the sink (54) is covered by sliding panels (32a and 32b).

7. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an IR sensor (58) is mounted on the frame structure (50) to switch on the electronic system for the wash basin (10).

8. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein apertures are disposed in the frame structure (50) to accommodate a plurality of dimensions and sizes of the wash basin (10).

9. The wash basin (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein apertures are disposed in the mirror frame (16) to accommodate a plurality of dimensions and sizes of the mirror (18).