Closestool hinge and closestool

Abstract

The utility model discloses a closestool hinge and a closestool, the closestool hinge is used for connecting a closestool seat body and a cover body in a pivoting mode, and the closestool hinge comprises a structural part arranged in a bending mode and a protection part matched with the structural part; a sealed space matched with the structural part in shape is formed in the protection part, the structural part is arranged in the sealed space, and the outer peripheral wall of the structural part abuts against the corresponding inner peripheral wall of the sealed space. According to the closestool hinge, on the premise that the strength of the closestool hinge meets the requirement, the sealing space is formed in the protection piece, the structural piece is arranged in the sealing space, the structural piece can be effectively isolated from the external environment, and therefore the closestool hinge can effectively prevent products from rusting, the corrosion resistance of the closestool hinge is improved, and the service life of the closestool hinge is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of bathroom equipment, specifically relating to a toilet hinge and a toilet. Background Technology

[0002] Toilets are an indispensable sanitary ware in every household, mainly composed of the toilet body, water tank, flushing device, and sewage pipe. The toilet body includes a ceramic toilet seat and a plastic lid, which are connected by a hinge to facilitate opening and closing the lid.

[0003] In existing technologies, stainless steel hinges are often used as connectors between the seat and lid to meet structural strength requirements, and these hinges undergo surface treatment for aesthetic purposes. However, due to the high humidity inside the toilet and the potential for urine or other liquids to contaminate the hinges, they may be prone to rusting, corrosion, and have a short lifespan.

[0004] Therefore, in order to address the aforementioned technical problems, it is necessary to provide a toilet hinge and a toilet. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a toilet hinge and a toilet that can solve the problem that the toilet hinge may rust, corrode and have a short service life due to liquid contamination.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of this utility model provides a toilet hinge, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0007] A toilet hinge for pivotally connecting a toilet seat and a lid, the toilet hinge including a bent structural member and a protective member that cooperates with the structural member;

[0008] The protective component has a sealed space inside that is adapted to the shape of the structural component. The structural component is disposed in the sealed space, and the outer peripheral wall of the structural component abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the corresponding sealed space.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the thickness of the structural member is greater than the wall thickness of the protective member at the corresponding position; and / or, the protective member is thickened at the corner.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the structural component includes a first body portion, and the protective component includes a second body portion and a connecting portion disposed at one end of the second body portion, wherein the connecting portion can cooperate with an external rotating shaft.

[0011] The sealed space is disposed in the second body part, and the first body part is disposed in the sealed space corresponding to the second body part.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the structural member further includes an annular portion connected to one end of the first body portion;

[0013] The sealing space is disposed in the second body part and the connecting part, and the annular part is disposed in the sealing space corresponding to the connecting part.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the adapter portion has a insertion hole in which an external rotating shaft can be inserted.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the vertical projection shape of the plug hole is non-circular on a plane perpendicular to the depth direction of the plug hole.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the protective member further includes a reinforcing portion disposed on the outer periphery of the adapter portion, wherein the extending direction of the reinforcing portion is the same as the depth direction of the insertion hole.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the second body portion and the adapter portion are integrally formed.

[0018] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, both the structural member and the protective member are provided with mounting holes for installation with the cover; and / or,

[0019] The structural component is a metal insert, and the protective component is a plastic component; and / or,

[0020] The strength of the structural component is greater than the strength of the protective component.

[0021] A specific embodiment of this utility model also provides a toilet, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0022] A toilet includes a toilet seat, a lid, and a toilet hinge as described above that pivotally connects the toilet seat and the lid.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the toilet hinge of this utility model, while ensuring that its strength meets the requirements, effectively isolates the structural components from the external environment by forming a sealed space inside the protective component and setting the structural components in the sealed space. This effectively prevents the product from rusting, improves its corrosion resistance, and extends its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a toilet hinge in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a toilet hinge in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0028] 1. Structural component; 11. First body part; 2. Protective component; 21. Sealed space; 22. Second body part; 23. Adapter part; 231. Insertion hole; 24. Reinforcing part; 3. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] In existing technology, the toilet seat and lid are pivotally connected by a hinge, allowing the lid to be placed on or away from the toilet seat. These hinges are often made of stainless steel, but due to the relatively high humidity levels in the environments where they are used, and the potential for the exposed parts of the hinge to become contaminated with liquids such as urine, the hinge may rust or corrode over time, affecting its lifespan. Therefore, this utility model discloses a toilet hinge that effectively solves the above problems.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment of this utility model, a toilet hinge is used to pivotally connect a toilet seat and a lid. The toilet hinge includes a bent structural member 1 and a protective member 2 that mates with the structural member 1. The protective member 2 has a sealed space 21 that matches the shape of the structural member 1. The structural member 1 is disposed within the sealed space 21, and its outer peripheral wall abuts against the corresponding inner peripheral wall of the sealed space 21. In this embodiment, the strength of the structural member 1 is greater than the strength of the protective member 2. The structural member 1 effectively ensures the strength of the toilet hinge, while the protective member 2 protects the structural member 1 from corrosion and damage. The combined design of the two effectively ensures the service life of the toilet hinge.

[0032] In this embodiment, structural component 1 can be a metal insert to ensure the strength of the toilet hinge, and protective component 2 can be a plastic component to protect the metal insert from damage. The plastic component can be injection molded onto the outer peripheral wall of structural component 1. It is understood that in other embodiments, structural component 1 and protective component 2 can be replaced with other materials. Therefore, the combined design of protective component 2 and structural component 1 in this invention ensures that the toilet hinge meets the required strength while also providing rust prevention and corrosion resistance.

[0033] The protective component 2 can also be made of lightweight materials, reducing the weight of the toilet hinge compared to those of the same size. Understandably, when the toilet hinge is installed in a smart toilet, the reduced overall weight decreases the load on the rotating drive components, extending their lifespan.

[0034] Compared to traditional toilet hinges made of stainless steel, the protective component 2 in this invention requires no surface treatment, and the finished surface is free of the pitting characteristic of stainless steel, thus improving the product's aesthetics. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the protective component 2 is made of plastic, allowing for the use of different colored plastics to create different colored protective components 2, further enhancing the product's appearance.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, structural component 1 includes a first body portion 11, and protective component 2 includes a second body portion 22 and a connecting portion 23 disposed at one end of the second body portion 22. The connecting portion 23 can cooperate with an external rotating shaft. A sealing space 21 is disposed in the second body portion 22, and the first body portion 11 is fitted within the corresponding sealing space 21 of the second body portion 22. Through the cooperative design of the first body portion 11 and the second body portion 22, the strength of the toilet hinge can be ensured.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2Both structural component 1 and protective component 2 are provided with mounting holes 3 for mounting with the lid. The toilet hinge can be fixed to the lid through the mounting holes 3, and its other end can be set to cooperate with the toilet seat through the aforementioned rotating part, thereby completing the opening and closing of the lid.

[0037] Combination Figure 2 In one optional embodiment, structural member 1 further includes an annular portion connected to one end of the first body portion 11; a sealing space 21 is disposed between the second body portion 22 and the transition portion 23, and the annular portion is fitted within the sealing space 21 corresponding to the transition portion 23. The fitted arrangement of the annular portion and the transition portion 23 can further enhance the structural strength of the toilet hinge.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 The adapter 23 has a insertion hole 231 into which an external rotating shaft can be inserted. Understandably, by setting a driving component to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, the hinge can be driven to rotate, thereby completing the opening and closing of the toilet lid. Notably, the vertical projection shape of the insertion hole 231 on a plane perpendicular to its depth direction is non-circular. The insertion hole 231 ensures the effectiveness of the hinge rotation, guaranteeing the normal use of the toilet.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the protective component 2 also includes a reinforcing portion 24 disposed on the outer periphery of the adapter portion 23, the extending direction of the reinforcing portion 24 being the same as the depth direction of the insertion hole 231. In this embodiment, the reinforcing portion 24 can be configured as a block to thicken the wall thickness corresponding to the insertion hole 231.

[0040] In this embodiment, the second body portion 22 and the adapter portion 23 are integrally formed. It is understood that in other alternative embodiments, the body portion and the adapter portion 23 may also be separately provided and connected by other means such as screws. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on the formation method of the second body portion 22 and the adapter portion 23. It is understood that integral forming can effectively improve product manufacturing efficiency.

[0041] In one optional embodiment, the thickness of the structural member 1 is greater than the wall thickness of the protective member 2 at the corresponding location, and the protective member 2 is thickened at the corner. This thickness setting further ensures the strength of the toilet hinge.

[0042] In summary, the toilet hinge of this embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0043] 1. In this utility model, the combination design of protective component 2 and structural component 1 ensures the strength of the toilet hinge while also providing rust prevention and corrosion resistance.

[0044] 2. In this utility model, the protective component 2 does not require surface treatment, and the finished product surface is free of the pits found on stainless steel surfaces, thus improving the product's aesthetics;

[0045] 3. The surface color of the protective component 2 in this utility model can be modified as needed;

[0046] 4. Compared with toilet hinges of the same specifications and dimensions, the design of the protective component 2 in this utility model can reduce the weight of the toilet hinge, and when applied to the toilet, it can reduce the driving load of the smart toilet drive component.

[0047] 5. In terms of production, the toilet hinge of this utility model can effectively save labor and material costs, and can accurately control the processing dimensions of the product, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0048] One embodiment of this utility model also provides a toilet, including a toilet seat, a lid, and a toilet hinge as described above that pivotally connects the toilet seat and the lid. It is understood that a toilet equipped with the aforementioned toilet hinge includes at least the aforementioned beneficial effects.

[0049] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0050] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A toilet hinge for pivotally connecting a toilet seat body and a cover body, characterized by, The toilet hinge comprises a structure member (1) in a bent arrangement and a protection member (2) arranged in cooperation with the structure member (1); The protection member (2) is internally formed with a sealing space (21) matched with the shape of the structure member (1), the structure member (1) is arranged in the sealing space (21), and the outer peripheral wall of the structure member (1) is arranged in abutment with the inner peripheral wall corresponding to the sealing space (21).

2. The toilet hinge of claim 1, wherein The thickness of the structure member (1) is greater than the wall thickness of the protection member (2) at the corresponding position; and / or, the protection member (2) is thickened at the corner.

3. The toilet hinge of claim 1, wherein The structure member (1) comprises a first body portion (11), the protection member (2) comprises a second body portion (22) and an adapter portion (23) arranged at one end of the second body portion (22), and the adapter portion (23) is cooperable with an external rotating shaft; The sealing space (21) is arranged in the second body portion (22), and the first body portion (11) is arranged in cooperation in the corresponding sealing space (21) of the second body portion (22).

4. The toilet hinge of claim 3, wherein The structure member (1) further comprises a ring-shaped portion connected to one end of the first body portion (11); The sealing space (21) is arranged in the second body portion (22) and the adapter portion (23), and the ring-shaped portion is arranged in cooperation in the corresponding sealing space (21) of the adapter portion (23).

5. A toilet hinge according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that, The adapter portion (23) is provided with a plug-in hole (231) in which an external rotating shaft can be inserted.

6. The toilet hinge of claim 5, wherein, In a plane perpendicular to the depth direction of the plug-in hole (231), the vertical projection shape of the plug-in hole (231) is non-circular.

7. The toilet hinge of claim 5, wherein, The protection member (2) further comprises a reinforcing portion (24) arranged at the outer periphery of the adapter portion (23), and the extension direction of the reinforcing portion (24) is the same as the depth direction of the plug-in hole (231).

8. A toilet hinge according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that, The second body portion (22) and the adapter portion (23) are integrally formed.

9. The toilet hinge of claim 1, wherein, The structure member (1) and the protection member (2) are both provided with a mounting hole (3) for mounting in cooperation with the cover body; and / or, The structure member (1) is a metal insert, and the protection member (2) is a plastic part; and / or, The strength of the structure member (1) is greater than the strength of the protection member (2).

10. A toilet characterized by A toilet hinge as claimed in any one of claims 1-9 is used for pivotally connecting a toilet seat body and a cover body.

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