WO2018205522A1

WO2018205522A1 - Smart toilet

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Publication number: WO2018205522A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/109949
Authority: WO
Inventors: 付方文
Original assignee: 深圳雨丝科技有限公司
Priority date: 2017-05-10
Filing date: 2017-11-08
Publication date: 2018-11-15
Also published as: GB2562326A; GB201719626D0; WO2018205163A1

Abstract

A smart toilet, comprising a bowl (1), an accommodating tank (2), a rinsing heating unit (3), and an elastic rinsing nozzle (4) externally connected to the accommodating tank (2). The accommodating tank (2) comprises a water storage cavity (21) and a mounting cavity (22), and the rinsing heating unit (3) is provided in the mounting cavity (22). The rinsing heating unit (3) comprises a water storage tank (31), a heating element (32), and a control system (33). The control system (33) comprises a control circuit board (331). The heating element (32) is provided in the water storage tank (31) and is electrically connected to the control circuit board (331). The elastic rinsing nozzle (4) is in communication with the water storage tank (31) by means of a pipe and sprays hot water under the effect of a pressure. After the water in the water storage tank (31) is heated, the hot water can be sprayed if only the elastic rinsing nozzle (4) is held by a hand and a pressure is applied; the pressure applied is removed, and then the hot water is stopped from being sprayed. The smart toilet has a simple structure, and is convenient to operate and very practical for the old and the children.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of sanitary technology, and more particularly to a smart toilet.

Background technique

[0002] Intelligent toilets can be said to be a hot topic in the bathroom industry. Washing instead of toilet paper has triggered a revolution in bathroom, technology, convenience and hygiene, which is the trend of sanitary development in the future. Compared to traditional ceramic sanitary ware, smart toilets belong to an invention that is closely related to the people.

[0003] A conventional smart toilet includes a toilet bowl, a drive motor, and a flip cover. The flip cover is rotatably coupled to the bowl, and the flip motor is driven to rotate by the drive motor. A flushing unit is arranged in the toilet bowl, and the user can automatically sense the washing after the toilet is completed, thereby avoiding the use of toilet paper. However, the position of the flushing component in the bowl is fixed, lacking in versatility, and the use process is inconvenient, and thus the user experience is poor.

technical problem

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a smart toilet for solving the technical problem that the user experience is poor due to the lack of versatility of the flushing component of the smart toilet in the prior art.

Problem solution

Technical solution

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problem, the technical solution adopted by the embodiment of the present invention is:

[0006] A smart toilet is provided, which includes a toilet bowl, a receiving box, a flushing heating device, and an elastic flushing nozzle that is externally attached to the receiving box. The accommodating box is erected on the urinal, and the accommodating box comprises a water storage cavity and a mounting cavity, the water storage cavity is connected with the urinal, and the rinsing heating device is disposed in the installation cavity. The flushing heating device comprises a water storage tank, a heating body and a control system, the control system comprises a control circuit board, the heating body is electrically connected with the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is used for controlling the heating of the heating body to heat the water in the water storage tank, the elastic force The flushing nozzle communicates with the water storage tank through the pipeline and sprays the flushing water under the action of the pressing force.

Advantageous effects of the invention

Beneficial effect Compared with the prior art, the smart toilet provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the beneficial effects that: the control circuit board of the control system is powered by the heating element, and since the heating element is disposed in the water storage tank, the heating body is energized. That is, when the water in the water storage tank is heated, when the user holds the elastic force washing nozzle to align with the private parts to be cleaned, and then presses the elastic force to wash the spray head, the hot water formed by the heating body in the water storage tank passes through the waterproof pipeline and finally passes from the waterproof pipeline. The elastic flushing nozzle is sprayed out to clean the private parts of the individual. The smart toilet of the invention has a simple structure. After the water in the water storage tank is heated, the hot water can be sprayed out by the force of the pressing force applied by the elastic flushing nozzle. Once the pressure is applied to the elastic washing nozzle, the hot water stops. Sprayed from the elastic washing nozzle, it is easy to operate and is very practical for the elderly and children. Moreover, when the water temperature is not low, it can be washed with normal temperature water without having to turn on the power.

Brief description of the drawing

DRAWINGS

[0008] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely Some embodiments of the present invention may also be used to obtain other drawings based on these drawings without departing from the prior art.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of a flushing heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is another schematic structural view of a flushing heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic diagram of circuit connection of a flushing heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] wherein the reference numerals in the drawings are as follows:

[0014] 1 urinal, 2 - accommodating box, 3 - flushing heating device, 4 - elastic flushing nozzle, 21 - water storage cavity, 22_ mounting cavity, 31_ water storage tank, 32_heating body, 33 _ control system, 331_ control circuit board, 34-bracket parts, 3 la-outlet interface, 31b_inlet connection, 5_pressure relief valve, 41 main body, 42-elastic button, 342-support column, 343-reinforced horizontal Rod, 341-fixed ear, 35 pressure sensor, 36 _ temperature sensor, 37_memory storage module, 60_ power button, 70_heat button, 71_heat indicator, 80_ leakage protection module.

Embodiments of the invention The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0016] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed" or "in" another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component.

It should be noted that the same or similar reference numerals in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present invention, it is understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" The orientation or positional relationship of the "," "left", "right" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of describing the present invention and the simplified description, and does not indicate or imply the indicated device or component. It is necessary to have a specific orientation and construction and operation in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe the positional relationship in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the patent. The specific meaning of the above terms is understood on a case-by-case basis.

In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more unless specifically and specifically defined.

[0019] In order to explain the technical solutions of the present invention, the implementation of a smart toilet provided by the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the smart toilet provided by the embodiment of the present invention comprises a toilet bowl 1, a receiving box body 2, a washing and heating device 3, and an elastic flushing nozzle 4 externally connected to the receiving box 2. The accommodating case 2 is erected on the urinal 1. The accommodating case 2 includes a water storage cavity 21 and a mounting cavity 22. The water storage cavity 21 communicates with the urinal 1 and the rinsing heating device 3 is installed in the empty space. Inside the cavity 22. The rinsing and heating device 3 includes a water storage tank 31, a heating element 32, and a control system 33. The control system 33 includes a control circuit board 331. The heating element 32 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331. The control circuit board 331 is used to control the heating of the heating element 32. The water in the water storage tank 31 is heated, and the elastic flushing nozzle 4 communicates with the water storage tank 31 through the pipeline and sprays the flushing water under the action of the pressure.

In the smart toilet provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the control circuit board 331 of the control system 33 is powered by the heating element 32. Since the heating element 32 is disposed in the water storage tank 31, the heating element 32 is energized to the water storage tank 31. inside When the water is heated, when the user holds the elastic washing nozzle 4 to align with the private parts to be cleaned, and then presses the elastic washing nozzle 4, the hot water formed by the heating body 32 in the water storage tank 31 passes through the waterproof pipe and finally is flushed from the elastic force. The spray head 4 is sprayed out to clean the private parts of the individual. The smart toilet of the present invention has a simple structure. After the water in the water storage tank 31 is heated, the hot water can be sprayed out by the force of the pressing force of the elastic flushing nozzle 4, and the pressure is applied to the elastic flushing nozzle 4 once removed. The water is stopped from being sprayed from the elastic washing nozzle 4, which is convenient to operate and is very practical for the elderly and children. Moreover, when the water temperature is not low, it can be washed with normal temperature water without having to turn on the power.

[0022] Specifically, referring to FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, in order to ensure that the water storage tank 31 and the control system 33 are stably fixed in the mounting cavity 22. The flushing heating device 3 further includes a bracket member 34 that is disposed within the mounting cavity 22, and the water storage tank 31 and the control system 33 are secured within the mounting cavity 22 by the bracket member 34.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the water storage tank 31 includes a water outlet port 31a and a water inlet port 31b. The water outlet port 3 la is connected to the elastic flushing nozzle 4, and the water inlet port 31b is connected to the external water supply pipe. The water outlet port 31a is provided on the left side of the top end portion of the water storage tank 31, the water inlet port 3 lb is provided on the right side of the top end portion of the water storage tank 31, and the inlet pipe extends from the water inlet port 31b into the bottom of the water storage tank 31, thus storing The water stored in the water tank 31 is heated, and flows upward along the axis of the water storage tank 31, and the cold water flows to the bottom of the water storage tank 31 in the opposite direction. A pressure relief valve is provided at the water outlet port 31a of the water tank 31, and the spring flushing nozzle 4 is connected to the water outlet port 31a through a pressure relief valve. The function of the pressure relief valve solves the problem of excessive water pressure in the water storage tank 31, and ensures the safety of the user, that is, when the water pressure in the water storage tank 31 is greater than the limit value of the pressure relief valve, the pressure relief valve is activated to ensure the operation. The safety of the water storage tank 31 is made.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the elastic rinsing nozzle 4 includes a main body 41 and an elastic button 42 provided on the main body 41. When the user grips the elastic button 42吋, the running water in the water storage tank 31 is ejected from the main body 41 through the duct; when the user loosens the button 吋, the flowing water in the water storage tank 31 is blocked from flowing out.

[0025] Specifically, referring to FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the bracket member 34 includes a plurality of support columns 342. The control circuit board 331 is disposed on each of the support plates 341. A reinforcing crossbar 343 is disposed between each adjacent two support columns 342. The control circuit board 331, the support columns 342 and the reinforcing rails 343 are enclosed to form a receiving space. The water tank 31 is installed in the accommodation space. Preferably, the water storage tank 31 is an elliptical cylinder water storage tank, and the elliptical cylinder water storage tank is installed in the accommodating space formed by the control circuit board 331, the support column 342 and the reinforcing rail 343.

[0026] Further, please refer to FIG. 2, in order to improve the installation stability of the water storage tank 31 in the accommodating space, additional A plurality of fixing ears 341 are provided. One end of the fixing lug 341 is fixed to the reinforcing cross bar 343, and the other end of the fixing lug 341 is fixed to the outer side wall of the water storage tank 31. Here, the shape of the fixing lug 341 is not limited, and it is sufficient to connect the water storage tank 31 and the reinforcing rail 343. Preferably, the fixing lug 341 has a zigzag shape, and includes a first vertical section, a second vertical section and a horizontal section connecting the first vertical section and the second vertical section, the first vertical section being screwed or welded The manner is fixed to the outer side of the water storage tank 31, the horizontal section is erected on the reinforcing crossbar 343, and the second vertical section is fixed to the reinforcing crossbar 343 by screwing or welding.

Further, referring to FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the heating element 32 has a columnar structure, and the heating element 32 is inserted into the water storage tank 31 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 331. Thus, when the control circuit board 331 controls the heating element 32 to heat up, the water stored in the water storage tank 31 is heated.

[0028] Alternatively, referring to FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the water storage tank 31 is an elliptical cylinder water storage tank, and the heating element 32 has a semi-circular arc shape, and the semi-circular arc heating body is attached to the bottom end of the elliptical cylinder water storage tank. The outer side of the portion is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331. Thus, when the control circuit board 331 controls the heat generation of the heat generating body 32, heat is transferred to the water stored in the water storage tank 31 through the bottom end portion of the water storage tank 31. Of course, depending on the actual situation, the water storage tank can also be in other shapes, which is not limited herein.

Referring to FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, a pressure sensor 35 is disposed in the water storage tank 31, and the pressure sensor 35 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331 for detecting whether water is stored in the water storage tank 31. Specifically, the arrangement of the pressure sensor 35 can detect whether or not water is stored in the water storage tank 31, so that the heat generating body 32 can be prevented from being dry. Further, when the pressure sensor 35 detects that there is no water in the water storage tank 31 or the amount of water is insufficient, the power of the heating element 32 is automatically turned off, and even if the heating button is pressed to start the heating program, the heating element 32 has no power source and does not heat. Make sure that the heating element 32 does not dry. At the same time, the water supply tank 31 is prompted to add water, or the control circuit board 331 controls the water inlet pipe to add water to the water storage tank 31.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, a temperature sensor 36 is disposed in the water storage tank 31, and the temperature sensor 36 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331 for detecting the temperature of the water in the water storage tank 31. . Specifically, the temperature sensor 36 can be configured to detect the temperature of the water in the water storage tank 31, so that the temperature in the water storage tank 31 can be prevented from being too high, and the person can clean the private place, causing a burn accident, and ensuring the flushing heating device. 3 Security used. Moreover, when the temperature sensor 36 detects that the temperature is too high, an alarm or an alert can be provided to inform the user of the current water temperature in the water storage tank 31. Similarly, the temperature sensor 36 can be configured to enable the flushing heating device 3 More intelligent, old people and children can also quickly learn to use , a wider range of applications.

Referring to FIG. 4, in the embodiment, the control system 33 further includes a memory storage module 37 electrically connected to the control circuit board 331 and configured to store the preset maximum water in the water storage tank 31. Temperature, when the temperature sensor 36 detects that the water temperature in the water storage tank 31 reaches the maximum temperature preset by the memory storage module 37, the control circuit board 331 controls the heating element 32 to break the power supply. Specifically, the setting of the memory storage module 37 can be used to store the preset maximum temperature of the water in the water storage tank 31. For example, the water in the water storage tank 31 is preset to be heated to a maximum temperature of 40 ° C, then the temperature sensor 36, detecting that the temperature of the water in the water storage tank 31 is 40 ° C, the temperature sensor 36 feeds back the signal of the temperature of the water in the water storage tank 31 to 40 ° C to the control circuit board 331, and the control circuit board 331 The heating element 32 can be controlled to break the power supply, so that the heating element 32 is not heated, so that the water temperature in the water storage tank 31 is prevented from being too high by 40 ° C, so that the design can effectively avoid the occurrence of excessive water temperature in the water storage tank 31. Burn accident. The use of the flushing and heating device 3 is made safer, that is, the elderly and children in the home can be used with great care.

Further, the memory storage module 37 of the control system 33 may be disposed in a circuit board manner.

[0033] In the embodiment, the memory storage module 37 is further configured to store a preset maximum length of time during which the heating element 32 generates heat, and when the heating element 32 is energized, the memory storage module 37 is preset. The longest turn 吋, the control circuit board 331 controls the heating element 32 to break the power supply. Specifically, the memory storage module 37 is also used to store the longest turn of the heat generating body 32 for heating, and the longest turn can be from 3 minutes to 6 minutes. Specifically, the heat generation time of the heating element 32 may be 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, or 6 minutes. For example, if the longest heating time of the heating element 32 is set to 3 minutes, the control system 33 automatically calculates the heating time of the heating element 32 after the heating element 32 is started, and when the heating element 32 heats up for 3 minutes, The control circuit board 331 disconnects the power supply of the heating element 32, and the heating element 32 stops heating. This prevents the heating element 32 from heating too long and causes the water temperature in the water storage tank 31 to be too high, further ensuring the water temperature in the water storage tank 31. A burn accident will not occur if it is too high.

[0034] That is to say, in the embodiment, the setting of the memory storage module 37 has double insurance to control the water temperature in the water storage tank 31 within a certain value, thereby effectively ensuring that the water temperature in the water storage tank 31 is not excessively high. A burn accident occurred.

[0035] In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the receiving box 2 is further provided with a power button 60 and a heating button 70. The power button 60 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331 for Controlling the power supply of the control circuit board 331 The heating button 70 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331 for controlling the communication of the power source of the heating element 32. Specifically, in the absence of the power button 60, the entire flushing heating device 3 is always in a state of being powered off, that is, the flushing heating device 3 does not undergo any charging operation, and the flushing heating device 3 of the present embodiment can still It has a flushing function at normal temperature. When the heating button 70 is not triggered, the heating element 32 is always in a power-off state, and the water in the water storage tank 31 is not automatically circulated.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the accommodating case 2 is further provided with a heating indicator 71, and the heating indicator 71 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331 to indicate that the heating element 32 is in a connected state of the power source. Or the power supply's broken state. Specifically, when the heating element 32 is in the energized state, the heating indicator 71 is in the bright state, and when the heating element 32 is in the power-off state, the heating indicator 71 is in the extinguished state. This allows the user to determine whether the heating element 32 is in a hot state or not, thereby knowing the current working state of the flushing heating device 3.

Further, the heating indicator lamp 71 is preferably disposed at the center of the heating button 70.

Referring to FIG. 4, the control system 33 further includes a leakage protection module 80. The leakage protection module 80 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 331. When the leakage occurs, the control circuit board 331 automatically cuts off the power.

[0039] By the arrangement of the leakage protection module 80, leakage current may occur in the flushing heating device 3, and the leakage protection module 80 automatically operates to cut off the power of the control circuit board 331, so that the entire flushing heating device 3 is in a state of being powered off. It can effectively avoid electric shock accidents in the event of electric leakage, and ensure the installation and use of the flushing heating device 3.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. within the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

Claim

[Claim 1] The smart toilet, comprising: a toilet bowl, a receiving box body, a flushing heating device, and an elastic flushing nozzle externally connected to the receiving box body, wherein the receiving box body is erected on the In the urinal, the accommodating case comprises a water storage cavity and a mounting cavity, the water storage cavity is in communication with the urinal, the rinsing heating device is disposed in the mounting cavity, the rinsing The heating device includes a water storage tank, a heating body, and a control system, the control system includes a control circuit board, the heating element is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is configured to control heating of the heating element to The water in the water storage tank is heated, and the elastic flushing nozzle communicates with the water storage tank through a pipeline and sprays the flushing water under the action of the pressing force.

[Claim 2] The smart toilet according to claim 1, wherein the flushing heating device comprises a bracket member, the bracket member is disposed in the mounting cavity, the water storage tank and the control system The bracket member is fixed in the mounting cavity.

[Claim 3] The smart toilet according to claim 2, wherein the water outlet of the water storage tank is provided with a pressure relief valve, and the elastic flushing nozzle is connected to the water outlet through the pressure relief valve.

[Claim 4] The smart toilet according to claim 2, wherein the heat generating body is provided in the water storage tank and electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[Claim 5] The smart toilet according to claim 2, wherein the water storage tank is an elliptical cylinder water storage tank, and the heat generating body is attached to an outer side of a bottom end portion of the elliptical cylinder water storage tank. And electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[Claim 6] The smart toilet according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein a pressure sensor is disposed in the water storage tank, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit board for It is detected whether water is stored in the water storage tank.

[Claim 7] The smart toilet according to claim 6, wherein a temperature sensor is disposed in the water storage tank, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit board for detecting the water storage tank The temperature of the water inside.

[Claim 8] The smart toilet according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the bracket member comprises a plurality of support columns, and the control circuit board is disposed on each of the support columns, each phase Two neighbors A reinforcing crossbar is disposed between the supporting columns, and the control circuit board, each of the supporting pillars and each of the reinforcing rails are enclosed to form an accommodating space, and the water storage tank is installed in the accommodating space.

The smart toilet according to claim 7, wherein the control system further comprises a memory storage module, wherein the memory storage module is electrically connected to the control circuit board and is used for storing water in the water storage tank. The maximum temperature is set, and when the temperature sensor detects that the water temperature in the water storage tank reaches a preset maximum temperature of the memory storage module, the control circuit board controls the heating element to break the power supply.

The smart toilet according to claim 9, wherein: the memory storage module is further configured to store a preset maximum length of time during which the heating element generates heat, and when the heating element is energized The maximum length of the memory storage module is preset, and the control circuit board controls the heating element to cut off the power.

The smart toilet according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: the receiving box is further provided with a power button and a heating button, and the power button is electrically connected to the control circuit board for controlling the device The power supply of the control circuit board is connected or disconnected, and the heating button is electrically connected to the control circuit board for controlling the communication of the power source of the heating element. The smart toilet according to claim 11, wherein: the heating button is further provided with a heating indicator lamp, and the heating indicator lamp is electrically connected to the control circuit board to display the heating element in communication with the power source. State or power supply disconnection state.

The smart toilet according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: the control system further comprises a leakage protection module, wherein the leakage protection module is electrically connected to the control circuit board and is on the control circuit board Leakage occurs, the control circuit board automatically cuts off the power supply