Integrated cleaner, smart toilet seat and smart toilet with the same
Through the integrated cleaner design, the use of a motor to realize the control of the washer movement and distribution valve, which solves the problems of complex structure and high hardware costs in existing smart toilets, and improves the reliability and market competitiveness of the product.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202011473777.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-12-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-12-15
AI Technical Summary
The automatic cleaning function of existing smart toilets requires two motors to control the movement of the cleaner and the operation of the distribution valve, resulting in complex structure, low integration, high hardware cost and high failure rate.
An integrated cleaner is adopted, and a driving motor drives the main gear and the distribution valve driven gear at the same time, so as to realize the movement of the cleaner and the on-off control of the distribution valve, reducing the number of hardware and improving the integration.
It reduces the overall hardware cost of the cleaner, improves the market competitiveness of the product, reduces the risk of errors, increases the reliability of the product, and enhances the flexibility of components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent bathrooms, and in particular to an integrated washer and an intelligent toilet seat and an intelligent toilet with the washer. Background Art
[0002] Smart toilets are increasingly being used in our daily lives, especially with automatic cleaning features, which have become a standard feature. However, existing automatic cleaning systems require both movement of the washer and control of water flow. This typically requires one motor to control the movement of the washer relative to the mechanism, and another to control the opening and closing of the distribution valve and the selection of the water flow. The need for two separate motors to control the movement of the washer and the operation of the distribution valve results in a complex overall structure, low integration, and insufficient space utilization. Furthermore, the hardware cost of the product is high, and the failure rate is relatively high. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide an integrated cleaner and an intelligent toilet seat and an intelligent toilet with the cleaner, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0005] An integrated cleaning device comprising:
[0006] A washer bracket, the washer bracket is provided with a pipe sleeve and a slider connected to each other, and one end of the pipe sleeve is provided with a nozzle assembly;
[0007] A power assembly includes at least one drive motor, a main gear, and a distribution valve driven gear. The drive motor drives the main gear and the distribution valve driven gear to move simultaneously. The main gear drives and controls the slider to drive the pipe sleeve and the nozzle assembly to move.
[0008] and a distribution valve module, mounted on the washer bracket, wherein:
[0009] The distribution valve driven gear controls the opening and closing of the distribution valve module, thereby controlling the water flow or water cutoff of the spray head assembly.
[0010] Preferably, the transmission member between the main gear and the slider includes one of a rack, a steel belt, and a screw-nut pair.
[0011] Preferably, the power assembly is located on either side of the washer bracket.
[0012] Preferably, the distribution valve module includes a distribution valve body and a distribution valve head, the distribution valve body is provided with an active cavity, the distribution valve head is provided with an outlet water channel, the active cavity is provided with a piston rod, and the outer periphery of the piston rod is sleeved with a return spring.
[0013] Preferably, at least two raised steps are provided on the end face of the driven gear of the distribution valve, and each raised step corresponds to and cooperates with one of the piston rods. When the driven gear of the distribution valve rotates until the raised step contacts and cooperates with the piston rod, the water outlet channel corresponding to the cooperating piston rod stops discharging water.
[0014] Preferably, at least two cleaning hoses are provided in the pipe sleeve, and one end of the pipe sleeve is provided with a nozzle assembly connected to the cleaning hoses.
[0015] Preferably, the nozzle assembly includes a cleaning nozzle and a self-cleaning nozzle, and the water outlets of the distribution valves are respectively connected to the cleaning hoses, wherein one water path corresponds to the cleaning nozzle in the nozzle assembly, and the other water path corresponds to the self-cleaning nozzle in the nozzle assembly.
[0016] Preferably, the slider is provided with a through-hole for the hose to pass through.
[0017] The present invention also provides an intelligent toilet seat, which has the above-mentioned integrated cleaner and also includes a seat ring and a seat cover.
[0018] The present invention also provides an intelligent toilet having the above-mentioned integrated washer, further comprising a ceramic body, and a seat ring and a seat cover mounted on the ceramic body.
[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention offers the following advantages: the washer requires only a single motor to simultaneously move the washer and open or close the distribution valve module, effectively reducing overall hardware costs, improving product competitiveness, and reducing control hardware, thereby minimizing the risk of product errors and increasing product reliability. Furthermore, the power assembly can be located on either side of the washer bracket. The design allows for both the drive motor and the distribution valve to be installed on either side, enhancing component layout flexibility for later product development and facilitating space utilization during later product development. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the integrated washer embodiment 1 of the present invention without the washer cover installed;
[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of Example 1 of the integrated washer of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of Example 1 of the integrated cleaning device of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 2. It is a cross-sectional view of the distribution valve module of the integrated washer embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 5 A longitudinal sectional view of Example 1 of the integrated washer of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the power assembly of Example 2 of the integrated washer according to the present invention;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the power assembly of Example 3 of the integrated washer according to the present invention;
[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a power assembly of Example 4 of the integrated washer according to the present invention;
[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the power assembly of Example 5 of the integrated cleaner described in the present invention.
[0029] In the figure: 1. Cleaner bracket; 101. Bracket integrated track; 2. Cleaner cover; 3. Pipe sleeve; 4. Slider; 401. Pipe hole; 402. Circumferential rib; 5. Nozzle assembly; 501. Cleaner adapter; 502. Nozzle base plate; 503. Cleaning nozzle; 504. Nozzle cover; 505. Water outlet; 5051. First water outlet; 5052. Second water outlet; 506. Self-cleaning nozzle bracket; 507. Self-cleaning nozzle; 6. Distribution valve module; 601. Distribution valve body; 602. Cover; 603. Distribution valve driven gear shaft; 604. Distribution valve driven gear; 605. Distribution valve head; 606. Active cavity; 607. Water outlet channel; 6 08. Piston rod; 609. Sealing silicone pressure head; 610. Return spring; 611. Raised step; 6111. First raised step; 6112. Second raised step; 612. First sealing ring; 613. Second sealing ring; 614. Water inlet; 615. Water outlet; 6151. First water outlet; 6152. Second water outlet; 6153. Third water outlet; 7. Power assembly; 701. Main gear; 702. Rack; 703. Drive motor; 8. Pulley; 9. Conveyor belt; 10. Screw coaxial gear; 11. Screw; 12. Driven rod; 13. Track; 14. Source drive rod; 15. Plunger with screw; 16. Plunger; 17. Third sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, an integrated washer is provided, including a washer bracket 1 , on which a pipe sleeve 3 and a slider 4 connected to each other are provided.
[0033] The power assembly includes at least one driving motor 703, a main gear 701 and a distribution valve driven gear 604. The main gear 701 drives the control slider 4 to drive the pipe sleeve 3 and the nozzle assembly 5 to move.
[0034] And the distribution valve module 6 is installed on the washer bracket 1, wherein,
[0035] The distribution valve driven gear 604 controls the opening and closing of the distribution valve module 6 , thereby controlling the water supply or water cutoff of the spray head assembly 5 .
[0036] A pipe sleeve 3 is provided in the installation cavity, a slider 4 is provided at one end of the pipe sleeve 3, a nozzle assembly 5 is provided at the other end of the pipe sleeve 3, and a distribution valve module 6 is provided on one side of the pipe sleeve 3 for controlling the water flow or water cutoff of the nozzle assembly 5. It also includes a power assembly 7 that drives the slider 4 to move along the rack 702. The power assembly 7 includes a main gear 701 and a rack 702. The slider 4 is sleeved on the rack 702 and slides along the rack 702. The main gear 701 is meshed with the rack 702.
[0037] Since the slider 4 is fixed to one end of the sleeve 3 , the sleeve 3 expands and contracts in the installation cavity. In addition, the power assembly 7 controls the distribution valve module 6 to be turned on or off while driving the slider 4 to move along the rack 702 .
[0038] In this embodiment, the power assembly 7 is located on either side of the washer bracket 1 .
[0039] The power assembly 7 also includes a drive motor 703 that rotates the main gear 701. This arrangement allows a single motor to simultaneously move the washer and open or close the distribution valve module 6. This effectively reduces the overall hardware cost of the washer, improves the product's market competitiveness, reduces control hardware, reduces the risk of product errors, and increases product reliability. Furthermore, the power assembly 7 is located on either side of the washer bracket. The design allows for both the drive motor and the distribution valve to be installed on either side, enhancing the flexibility of component layout for later product development and facilitating space utilization during later product development.
[0040] In this embodiment, if Figure 4As shown, the distribution valve module 6 includes a distribution valve body 601, a cover plate 602, a distribution valve driven gear shaft 603, a distribution valve driven gear 604 and a distribution valve head 605. The distribution valve head 605 is installed on one side of the distribution valve body 601. An active chamber 606 is provided in the distribution valve body 601. An outlet water channel 607 is provided in the distribution valve head 601. A piston rod 608 is provided in the active chamber 606. A sealing silicone pressure head 609 is provided on the side of the piston rod 608 away from the cover plate 602. A return spring 610 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the piston rod 608. The distribution valve driven gear shaft 603 is installed on the cover plate 602. The distribution valve driven gear 604 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the distribution valve driven gear shaft 603. The distribution valve driven gear 604 is meshed with the main gear 701. The distribution valve driven gear 604 is provided with a raised step 611 that drives the piston rod 608 to move along the active chamber 606. The driving motor 703 drives the main gear 701 to rotate, and the rotation of the main gear 701 drives the distribution valve driven gear 604 to rotate. After the distribution valve driven gear 604 rotates, the raised step 611 on the distribution valve driven gear 604 is used to drive the piston rod 608 to extend and retract along the movable chamber 606. Since the piston rod 608 is provided with a sealing silicone pressure head 609 on the side close to the water outlet water channel 607, the movement of the sealing silicone pressure head 609 realizes the water channel of the water outlet water channel 607. The reset spring 610 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the piston rod 608. The setting of the reset spring 610 realizes the reset of the piston rod 608. In this way, only one driving motor 703 is set to realize the conduction or closing of the distribution valve module 6 and the movement of the cleaner, which effectively reduces the overall hardware cost of the cleaner, improves the market competitiveness of the product, reduces the control hardware, reduces the risk of product errors, and increases the reliability of the product.
[0041] In this embodiment, at least two cleaning hoses (not shown in the figure) are provided in the pipe sleeve 3, and a nozzle assembly 5 connected to the cleaning hose is provided at one end of the pipe sleeve 3. The nozzle assembly 5 includes a cleaning nozzle 503 and a self-cleaning nozzle 507. The outlet water channel 607 of the distribution valve module 6 is respectively connected to the cleaning hose, one of which corresponds to the cleaning nozzle 503 in the nozzle assembly 5, and the other corresponds to the self-cleaning nozzle 507 in the nozzle assembly. The slider 4 is provided with a through-hole 401 for the hose to pass through.
[0042] In order to improve the sealing performance of the assembly between the dispensing valve head 605 and the dispensing valve body 601 , a first sealing ring 612 is provided at the connection between the dispensing valve head 605 and the dispensing valve body 601 .
[0043] In order to improve the sealing performance of the connection between the movable cavity 606 and the water outlet channel 607 , a second sealing ring 613 is provided at the connection between the movable cavity 606 and the water outlet channel 607 .
[0044] At least two raised steps are provided on the end face of the distribution valve driven gear 604, and each raised step corresponds to a piston rod 608. When the distribution valve driven gear 604 rotates until the raised step contacts and cooperates with the piston rod 608, the outlet water channel 607 corresponding to the cooperating piston rod 608 stops discharging water. When the raised step contacts the piston rod 608 and the piston rod 608 is pushed in, the corresponding water channel is cut off from water. When the piston rod 608 is not pushed in, the corresponding water channel is flowing with water. In this embodiment, the distribution valve module 6 also includes a water inlet 614 and at least one water outlet 615, the nozzle assembly 5 includes a washer adapter 501, a nozzle base plate 502, a cleaning nozzle 503 and a nozzle cover plate 504, the first water outlet 6151 and the second water outlet 6152 are both connected to the washer adapter 501 through a hose, at least one internal water channel connected to the washer connector 501 is formed between the nozzle base plate 502 and the cleaning nozzle 503, at least one water outlet 505 is provided on the nozzle cover plate, the first internal water channel (not shown in the figure) is connected to the first water outlet 5051, a self-cleaning nozzle bracket 506 is provided on the washer bracket, a self-cleaning nozzle 507 is provided on the self-cleaning nozzle bracket 506, the second internal water channel (not shown in the figure) is connected to the self-cleaning nozzle 507, the raised step 611 includes a first raised step 6111 and a second raised step 6112, and the slider 4 is provided with a through-hole 401 for the hose to pass through. The hose connected to the first water outlet 6151 and the hose connected to the second water outlet 6152 enter the inner cavity of the pipe sleeve 3 through the pipe hole 401 and are respectively connected to the joints on the cleaning device connector 501. The two joints on the cleaning device connector 501 are respectively connected to the first internal water channel and the second internal water channel. The first internal water channel sprays water through the first water spray port 5051, and the second internal water channel sprays water through the self-cleaning nozzle 507. The self-cleaning nozzle 507 sprays water to clean the hose and the cleaning device exposed to the external environment, and the water sprayed from the first water spray port 5051 can be used for buttock washing or feminine washing.
[0045] In this embodiment, the washer bracket 1 is provided with bracket integrated rails 101 on both sides. The bracket integrated rails 101 are provided with circumferential ribs 402 that are clearance-matched with the inner wall of the slider 4. The limit stop of the rack 702 is fixed to the slider 4. The provision of the circumferential ribs 402 can improve the stability of the slider 4 moving on the rack 702.
[0046] A smart toilet seat, comprising the aforementioned integrated washer, also includes a seat ring and a seat cover. This smart toilet seat, incorporating the aforementioned washer, has a more compact structure, enhancing the flexibility of component layout for later product development. This facilitates space utilization during later product development, reduces control hardware, minimizes the risk of product errors, and increases product reliability.
[0047] A smart toilet comprises the above-described smart toilet seat, a ceramic body, a seat ring, and a seat cover mounted on the ceramic body. The smart toilet seat not only has a compact structure but also enhances the flexibility of component layout for later product development. This facilitates space utilization during later product development. By eliminating a motor, overall hardware control costs are reduced, improving product market competitiveness. Reducing control hardware reduces the risk of product errors and increases product reliability.
[0048] Example 2
[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the driving motor 703 drives the pulley 8 to rotate, and a main gear 701 is provided on the pulley 8 to mesh with the distribution valve driven gear 604. The rotation of the main gear 701 drives the distribution valve driven gear 604 to rotate, and the raised step 611 on the distribution valve driven gear 604 is used to drive the piston rod 608 to extend and retract along the active cavity 606. Since a sealing silicone pressure head 609 is provided on the side of the piston rod 608 close to the water outlet water channel 607, the movement of the sealing silicone pressure head 609 realizes the water channel of the water outlet water channel 607. The reset spring 610 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the piston rod 608. The setting of the reset spring 610 realizes the reset of the piston rod 608. In this way, only one driving motor 703 is provided to realize the conduction or closing of the distribution valve module 6 and the movement of the cleaner, which effectively reduces the overall hardware cost of the cleaner, improves the market competitiveness of the product, reduces the control hardware, reduces the risk of product errors, and increases the reliability of the product.
[0050] Example 3
[0051] like Figure 7As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the drive motor 703 drives the screw rod 11 to rotate. Since the slider 4 is embedded with a nut, the slider 4 is driven to slide along the screw rod 11, thereby realizing the movement of the pipe sleeve 3 and the movement of the cleaner. In addition, a screw rod coaxial gear 10 is set on the periphery of the screw rod 11. The screw rod coaxial gear 10 cooperates with the distribution valve driven gear 604 to realize the rotation of the distribution valve driven gear 604. The rotation of the distribution valve driven gear 604 utilizes the raised step 611 on the distribution valve driven gear 604 to drive the piston rod 608 to extend and retract along the active cavity 606. Since the piston rod 6 08 A sealing silicone pressure head 609 is provided on the side near the water outlet water channel 607. The movement of the sealing silicone pressure head 609 realizes the water flow of the water outlet water channel 607. The outer periphery of the piston rod 608 is sleeved with a reset spring 610. The setting of the reset spring 610 realizes the reset of the piston rod 608. In this way, only one drive motor 703 is set to realize the conduction or closing of the distribution valve module 6 and the movement of the cleaner, which effectively reduces the overall hardware cost of the cleaner, improves the market competitiveness of the product, reduces the control hardware, reduces the risk of product errors, and increases the reliability of the product.
[0052] Example 4
[0053] like Figure 8 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the driving motor 703 drives the source driving rod 14 and drives the slider 4 to move along the track 13 through the driven rod 12, thereby realizing the movement of the pipe sleeve 3 and thus realizing the movement of the cleaner. In addition, the driving motor 703 simultaneously drives the main gear 701 to drive the distribution valve driven gear 604 to rotate, and utilizes the raised step 611 on the distribution valve driven gear 604 to drive the piston rod 608 to extend and retract along the active cavity 606. Since a sealing silicone pressure head 609 is provided on the side of the piston rod 608 close to the water outlet water channel 607, the movement of the sealing silicone pressure head 609 realizes the water channel of the water outlet water channel 607. The outer periphery of the piston rod 608 is sleeved with a return spring 610. The setting of the return spring 610 realizes the reset of the piston rod 608. In this way, only one driving motor 703 is set to realize the conduction or closing of the distribution valve module 6 and the movement of the cleaner, which effectively reduces the cost of the overall hardware of the cleaner, improves the market competitiveness of the product, reduces the control hardware, reduces the risk of product error, and increases the reliability of the product.
[0054] Example 5
[0055] like Figure 9As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the driving motor 703 drives the plunger with screw rod 15 to extend and rotate, and the extension and retraction of the plunger with screw rod 15 realizes the movement of the plunger along the inner cavity of the distribution valve body 601. Since the plunger 16 is sleeved with several third sealing rings 17, the movement of the plunger 16 realizes the conduction or closing of the first water outlet 6151, the second water outlet 6152 and the third water outlet 6153.
[0056] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the third water outlet 6153 on the distribution valve body 601 decomposes the hose through the pipe hole 401 on the slider 4 and is connected to the connector on the washer adapter 501 through the pipe sleeve 3, and is connected to the third internal water channel on the nozzle 3 (not shown in the figure), and the nozzle cover plate 504 is provided with a second water outlet 5052 connected to the third internal water channel, so that feminine washing or buttock washing can be realized, enriching the use function of the washer.
[0057] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included therein. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.
[0058] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An integrated cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A washer bracket, the washer bracket is provided with a pipe sleeve and a slider connected to each other, and one end of the pipe sleeve is provided with a nozzle assembly; A power assembly includes at least one drive motor, a main gear, and a distribution valve driven gear. The drive motor drives the main gear and the distribution valve driven gear to move simultaneously. The main gear drives and controls the slider to drive the pipe sleeve and the nozzle assembly to move. and a distribution valve module, mounted on the washer bracket, wherein: The distribution valve driven gear controls the opening and closing of the distribution valve module, thereby controlling the water supply or water cutoff of the nozzle assembly; The distribution valve module includes a distribution valve body and a distribution valve head. The distribution valve body is provided with an active cavity, the distribution valve head is provided with a water outlet water channel, the active cavity is provided with a piston rod, the outer periphery of the piston rod is sleeved with a return spring, and a sealing silicone pressure head is provided on the side of the piston rod away from the cover plate; At least two raised steps are provided on the end surface of the driven gear of the distribution valve, and each raised step corresponds to and cooperates with one of the piston rods. When the driven gear of the distribution valve rotates until the raised step contacts and cooperates with the piston rod, the water outlet channel corresponding to the cooperated piston rod stops discharging water.
2. An integrated cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission member between the main gear and the slider includes one of a rack, a steel belt, and a screw nut pair.
3. The integrated cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly is located on either side of the washer bracket.
4. The integrated cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: At least two cleaning hoses are arranged in the pipe sleeve, and one end of the pipe sleeve is provided with a nozzle assembly connected with the cleaning hoses.
5. The integrated cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The nozzle assembly includes a cleaning nozzle and a self-cleaning nozzle. The water outlets of the distribution valves are respectively connected to the cleaning hoses, one water path corresponds to the cleaning nozzle in the nozzle assembly, and the other water path corresponds to the self-cleaning nozzle in the nozzle assembly.
6. The integrated cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sliding block is provided with a pipe hole for the hose to pass through.
7. A smart toilet seat, characterized in that: The integrated washer according to any one of claims 1 to 6 further comprises a seat ring and a seat cover.
8. A smart toilet, characterized in that: The integrated washer according to any one of claims 1 to 7 further comprises a ceramic body, and a seat ring and a seat cover mounted on the ceramic body.
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