Intelligent toilet hip cleaning water pipeline sterilization device

By installing a transparent tube and ultraviolet germicidal lamp in the water pipes of the smart toilet, combined with a diverter and a flow slowing device, the problem of sterilization of the water used for washing the buttocks is solved, achieving an effective sterilization effect and preventing bacterial infection.

CN116443983BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17ZHEJIANG YITELONG INTELLIGENT SANITARY WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310318201.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-25
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-25

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Technical Problem

The water used for washing the buttocks in existing smart toilets lacks effective sterilization treatment, which can easily lead to bacterial infections.

Method used

A transparent tube is installed in the water pipe of the smart toilet, and multiple ring-shaped ultraviolet germicidal lamps are installed inside it. Combined with a diverter and a flow slowing device, the ultraviolet germicidal lamps sterilize the water, and the water flow is automatically adjusted according to the water pressure and flow rate to extend the sterilization time.

Benefits of technology

It effectively sterilizes the water used for washing the buttocks, improves the sterilization effect of the water, and prevents bacterial infection.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of intelligent toilet hip cleaning water's pipeline sterilization device, it is related to the technical field of pipeline sterilization, and its technical solution points are: including water inlet pipe, water outlet pipe and the transparent tube for the communication of water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe, sleeve is sleeved on the transparent tube, closed mounting cavity is formed between the sleeve and transparent tube, a plurality of annular ultraviolet germicidal lamps are arranged at intervals in the mounting cavity, water flows in from water inlet pipe, flows through transparent tube, finally flows out from water outlet pipe, when flowing through transparent tube, the ultraviolet light emitted by ultraviolet germicidal lamp passes through transparent tube, and the cleaning water in transparent tube is effectively sterilized.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of pipeline sterilization, in particular to a pipeline sterilization device for water used for hip cleaning of an intelligent toilet. BACKGROUND

[0002] Intelligent toilet originated in the United States, used for medical treatment and old-age health care, and initially provided with warm water cleaning function. Later, the technology was gradually introduced by bathroom companies in South Korea and Japan, and began to be manufactured, and various functions such as seat cover heating, warm water cleaning, warm air drying, sterilization and the like were added.

[0003] Intelligent toilets on the market are generally divided into three types. One is an intelligent toilet with cleaning, heating, sterilization and the like. For example, a Chinese patent with publication number CN217723364U discloses a toilet core, a toilet cover and an intelligent toilet. One is an intelligent toilet that can automatically change the cover. The other is an automatic cover-changing and cleaning function intelligent toilet. At present, many intelligent toilets have hip cleaning function, mainly using water pipes to spray water for cleaning. However, hip cleaning is in the private part, which is easy to be infected with bacteria. The water used for hip cleaning of the current intelligent toilet has no effective sterilization treatment, and therefore an urgent need exists for a sterilization device to effectively sterilize the cleaning water. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present application is to provide a pipeline sterilization device for water used for hip cleaning of an intelligent toilet, mainly solving the problem of sterilization of water used for hip cleaning of the current intelligent toilet.

[0005] The above technical purpose of the present application is achieved by the following technical scheme: a pipeline sterilization device for water used for hip cleaning of an intelligent toilet, comprising a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe and a transparent pipe for communication between the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, a sleeve is sleeved on the transparent pipe, an enclosed mounting cavity is formed between the sleeve and the transparent pipe, and a plurality of annular ultraviolet sterilization lamps are arranged in the mounting cavity.

[0006] Preferably, a flow divider is arranged in the transparent pipe, the flow divider comprises a flow dividing column arranged in the middle of the transparent pipe and a connecting block for connecting the flow dividing column and the inner wall of the transparent pipe, an annular flow cavity is formed between the flow dividing column and the inner wall of the transparent pipe, and the connecting block is provided with a plurality of portions distributed in the annular flow cavity.

[0007] Preferably, both ends of the flow dividing column are conical.

[0008] Preferably, the transparent tube is further provided with a flow slowing device on the side of the flow distribution column close to the water outlet pipe, the flow slowing device comprises a first mounting ring connected with the inner wall of the transparent tube, a second mounting ring arranged on the side of the first mounting ring close to the water outlet pipe, and connecting columns arranged between the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring, the outer diameter of the second mounting ring is smaller than that of the first mounting ring, the connecting columns are arranged in a plurality of and are distributed in a circumferential interval, and a buffer cylinder is formed between each connecting column and the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring, an elastic waterproof cover connected with the first mounting ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the buffer cylinder, the elastic waterproof cover is slidably connected with each connecting column through a sliding sleeve, and the buffer cylinder is further provided with an adjusting block connected with each sliding sleeve, and the transparent tube is further provided with an elastic driving device, the elastic driving device can drive the adjusting block to slide according to the water pressure and the water flow rate, and then drive the elastic waterproof cover to move on the outer wall of the buffer cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic driving device comprises a sliding cavity arranged in the flow distribution column, and a first spring arranged in the cavity, a part of the flow distribution column close to the water inlet pipe forms an adjusting column, one end of the adjusting column extends into the sliding cavity and can slide in the sliding cavity, and a transmission rod sleeved in the first spring is further arranged in the sliding cavity, one end of the transmission rod is connected with the adjusting column, and the other end of the transmission rod penetrates through the flow distribution column and is connected with the adjusting block.

[0010] Preferably, the adjusting block comprises a supporting block connected with the transmission rod, and a plurality of elastic telescopic rods arranged on the supporting block in a circumferential interval, and each elastic telescopic rod is connected with a corresponding sliding sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, the water inlet pipe is provided with a water flow sensor.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the water outlet pipe away from the transparent tube is connected with a heater or a pressure reducing valve.

[0013] As described above, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are that water flows into the water inlet pipe, flows through the transparent tube, and finally flows out of the water outlet pipe, when flowing through the transparent tube, the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet sterilization lamp penetrates through the transparent tube and effectively sterilizes the cleaning water in the transparent tube. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 The assembly structure diagram for the pipeline sterilization of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0015] Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the pipeline sterilization of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0016] Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of the pipeline sterilization of the embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0017] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the diversion column and the transparent tube in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the pipeline sterilization setup in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 This is Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 7 This is Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first mounting ring and the second mounting ring in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment block structure in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0023] Key reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Inlet pipe; 2. Outlet pipe; 3. Transparent pipe; 4. Sleeve; 5. Ultraviolet germicidal lamp; 6. Diverter column; 7. Connecting block; 8. Flow retardant device; 81. First mounting ring; 82. Second mounting ring; 83. Connecting column; 84. Elastic waterproof cover; 85. Sliding sleeve; 9. Adjusting block; 91. Support block; 92. Elastic telescopic rod; 10. Elastic drive device; 101. Sliding cavity; 102. First spring; 103. Adjusting column; 104. Transmission rod; 11. Water flow sensor. Implementation

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2This embodiment discloses a pipeline sterilization device for water used for washing the buttocks of an intelligent toilet, including an inlet pipe 1, an outlet pipe 2, and a transparent pipe 3 for connecting the inlet pipe 1 and the outlet pipe 2. The inlet pipe 1 is connected to a tap water pipe. A water flow sensor 11 is installed on the inlet pipe 1. The position of the water flow sensor 11 can be set according to the actual situation. The water flow sensor 11 is mainly used in conjunction with a control chip, a microcontroller, or even a PLC. The water flow sensor 11 has the functions of accurate flow control, cyclic setting of the operating flow rate, water flow display, and flow accumulation calculation; the outlet pipe 2 adopts a small diameter pipe, and a heater or pressure reducing valve is connected to the end of the outlet pipe 2 away from the transparent pipe 3 to heat or reduce the pressure of the cleaning water; a sleeve 4 is fitted on the transparent pipe 3, and a closed installation cavity is formed between the sleeve 4 and the transparent pipe 3. Multiple ring-shaped ultraviolet germicidal lamps 5 are arranged at intervals in the installation cavity. The number and spacing of the ultraviolet germicidal lamps 5 are set according to the actual situation. The ultraviolet germicidal lamps 5 need to be powered by an external power supply device. Water flows in from the inlet pipe 1, flows through the transparent pipe 3, and finally flows out from the outlet pipe 2. When flowing through the transparent pipe 3, the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet germicidal lamps 5 pass through the transparent pipe 3 and effectively sterilize the cleaning water in the transparent pipe 3. Example 2

[0027] Reference Figures 3-5 This embodiment improves upon Embodiment 1 by incorporating a diverter within the transparent tube 3. The diverter includes a diverter column 6 positioned in the middle of the transparent tube 3 and connecting blocks 7 for connecting the diverter column 6 to the inner wall of the transparent tube 3. An annular flow cavity is formed between the diverter column 6 and the inner wall of the transparent tube 3. Multiple connecting blocks 7 are provided, circumferentially spaced within the annular flow cavity. In this embodiment, three connecting blocks 7 are provided, allowing water to pass through the gap between adjacent connecting blocks 7. Both ends of the diverter column 6 are conical, serving a diversion effect.

[0028] Because the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 5 is distributed in a ring around the transparent tube 3 during the sterilization process, the cleaning water in the middle of the transparent tube 3 is farther away from the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 5, and the light penetrating to the middle of the transparent tube 3 is weaker, resulting in poor sterilization effect of the cleaning water in the middle. Therefore, the function of the diverter can make the water flow through the annular flow cavity when it flows through the transparent tube 3, which greatly improves the sterilization effect of the cleaning water. The thickness of the diverter column 6 is set according to the actual situation. A light layer can also be set on the surface of the diverter column 6 to emit ultraviolet light, so that the light is repeatedly reflected and refracted in the annular flow cavity, further improving the sterilization effect of the cleaning water. Example 3

[0029] Reference Figures 6-9This embodiment is an improvement on embodiment 2. A flow-slowing device 8 is further provided inside the transparent tube 3, located on the side of the diversion column 6 near the outlet pipe 2. The flow-slowing device 8 includes a first mounting ring 81 connected to the inner wall of the transparent tube 3, a second mounting ring 82 disposed on the side of the first mounting ring 81 near the outlet pipe 2, and a connecting post 83 for connecting the first mounting ring 81 and the second mounting ring 82. The outer diameter of the second mounting ring 82 is smaller than that of the first mounting ring 81. Multiple connecting posts 83 are provided and are circumferentially spaced. Each connecting post 83 forms a buffer cylinder with the first mounting ring 81 and the second mounting ring 82. In this embodiment, three connecting posts 83 are provided. The second mounting ring 82 is essentially suspended inside the transparent tube 3, and the first... The centers of the mounting ring 81 and the first mounting ring are collinear with the center of the transparent tube 3. The three connecting posts 83 are inclined, making the "diameter" of the buffer cylinder decrease from large to small. An elastic waterproof cover 84 connected to the first mounting ring 81 is fitted on the outer wall of the buffer cylinder. It is mainly made of elastic waterproof fabric. The elastic waterproof cover 84 mainly cooperates with the buffer cylinder to form a "drainage pipe" with a pipe wall. The elastic waterproof cover 84 is slidably connected to each connecting post 83 through a sliding sleeve 85. An adjusting block 9 connected to each sliding sleeve 85 is also provided in the buffer cylinder. An elastic driving device 10 is also provided in the transparent tube 3. The elastic driving device 10 can drive the adjusting block 9 to slide according to the water pressure and water flow rate, thereby driving the elastic waterproof cover 84 to move on the outer wall of the buffer cylinder.

[0030] The elastic drive device 10 includes a sliding cavity 101 disposed in the diversion column 6 and a first spring 102 disposed in the cavity. A portion of the diversion column 6 near the water inlet pipe 1 forms an adjusting column 103. One end of the adjusting column 103 extends into the sliding cavity 101 and can slide within the sliding cavity 101. A transmission rod 104 sleeved in the first spring 102 is also disposed in the sliding cavity 101. One end of the transmission rod 104 is connected to the adjusting column 103, and the other end passes through the diversion column 6 and is connected to the adjusting block 9.

[0031] Since the sterilization effect of the UV germicidal lamp 5 is directly proportional to the UV irradiation time, its sterilization effect is relatively poor under high water pressure and fast water flow. Due to the action of the diversion column 6, the flow velocity of the water flowing through the annular flow cavity increases, or the water pressure or flow velocity of the tap water itself is too high. Therefore, it is necessary to slow down the flow velocity and pressure of the cleaning water to ensure the sterilization effect of the UV germicidal lamp 5. Thus, when the water pressure and flow are too high, they will impact the regulating column 103, causing it to move against the elastic force of the first spring 102. This movement, via the transmission rod 104, drives the regulating block 9, the sliding sleeve 85, and the elastic waterproof cloth towards the outlet. This allows the opening at the end of the elastic waterproof cover 84 to adjust its size as the connecting column 83 moves. The cleaning water flows into the buffer cylinder through the first mounting ring 81 and exits from the opening at the end of the elastic waterproof cover 84. Because the opening diameter decreases, the buffer cylinder slows down the flow of the cleaning water (mainly relying on the elastic waterproof cloth to control the water flow). (Buffering) reduces the flow rate and pressure of the water, thereby reducing the flow rate of the water in the annular flow cavity, and thus prolonging the ultraviolet irradiation time of the water flow, improving and ensuring the sterilization effect of the cleaning water. Similarly, when the water pressure decreases, the adjusting column 103 and the adjusting block 9 will move in opposite directions. The adjusting block 9 includes a support block connected to the transmission rod 104 and multiple elastic telescopic rods 92 circumferentially spaced on the support block. Each elastic telescopic rod 92 is connected to a corresponding sliding sleeve 85. During the movement of the adjusting block 9, the height of the elastic telescopic rod 92 will also be elastically adjusted accordingly. The flow rate and pressure of the cleaning water can be automatically and elastically adjusted through the flow slowing device 8 to ensure the sterilization effect of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 5. During the movement of the adjusting column 103, the length of the corresponding annular flow cavity will also change, which can also adjust the water pressure and flow to a certain extent. Of course, the adjusting column 103 can also be set to be embedded in the diversion column 6 without affecting the length of the annular flow cavity, depending on the actual needs.

[0032] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention, which is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipe sterilization device for water used for bidet washing in an intelligent toilet, characterized in that, It includes an inlet pipe (1), an outlet pipe (2), and a transparent pipe (3) for connecting the inlet pipe (1) and the outlet pipe (2). A sleeve (4) is fitted on the transparent pipe (3), and a closed installation cavity is formed between the sleeve (4) and the transparent pipe (3). Multiple annular ultraviolet germicidal lamps (5) are arranged at intervals in the installation cavity. A flow divider is provided inside the transparent tube (3). The flow divider includes a flow divider column (6) located in the middle of the transparent tube (3) and a connecting block (7) for connecting the flow divider column (6) to the inner wall of the transparent tube (3). An annular flow cavity is formed between the flow divider column (6) and the inner wall of the transparent tube (3). Multiple connecting blocks (7) are provided and are distributed circumferentially in the annular flow cavity. The transparent tube (3) is also equipped with a flow-slowing device (8) located on the side of the diversion column (6) near the outlet pipe (2). The flow-slowing device (8) includes a first mounting ring (81) connected to the inner wall of the transparent tube (3), a second mounting ring (82) located on the side of the first mounting ring (81) near the outlet pipe (2), and a connecting post (83) for connecting the first mounting ring (81) and the second mounting ring (82). The outer diameter of the second mounting ring (82) is smaller than that of the first mounting ring (81). There are multiple connecting posts (83) arranged circumferentially. Each of the connecting posts (83) is connected to the first mounting ring (81). A buffer cylinder is formed between the second mounting ring (82). The "diameter" of the buffer cylinder decreases from large to small. An elastic waterproof cover (84) connected to the first mounting ring (81) is fitted on the outer wall of the buffer cylinder. The elastic waterproof cover (84) is slidably connected to each connecting post (83) through a sliding sleeve (85). An adjusting block (9) connected to each sliding sleeve (85) is also provided inside the buffer cylinder. An elastic driving device (10) is also provided inside the transparent tube (3). The elastic driving device (10) drives the adjusting block (9) to slide according to the water pressure and water flow rate, thereby driving the elastic waterproof cover (84) to move on the outer wall of the buffer cylinder.

2. The pipe sterilization device for the water supply for washing the buttocks of a smart toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the diversion column (6) are conical.

3. The pipe sterilization device for the water supply for washing the buttocks of a smart toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic drive device (10) includes a sliding cavity (101) disposed in the diversion column (6) and a first spring (102) disposed in the cavity. A portion of the diversion column (6) near the water inlet pipe (1) forms an adjusting column (103). One end of the adjusting column (103) extends into the sliding cavity (101) and slides within the sliding cavity (101). A transmission rod (104) sleeved in the first spring (102) is also disposed in the sliding cavity (101). One end of the transmission rod (104) is connected to the adjusting column (103), and the other end extends out of the diversion column (6) and is connected to the adjusting block (9).

4. The pipe sterilization device for the water supply for washing the buttocks of a smart toilet according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The adjusting block (9) includes a support block connected to the transmission rod (104) and a plurality of elastic telescopic rods (92) circumferentially spaced on the support block, each of the elastic telescopic rods (92) being connected to a corresponding sliding sleeve (85).

5. The pipe sterilization device for the water supply for washing the buttocks of an intelligent toilet according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, A water flow sensor (11) is installed on the water inlet pipe (1).

6. The pipeline sterilization device for the intelligent toilet bidet water according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The end of the water outlet pipe (2) away from the transparent pipe (3) is connected to a heater or a pressure reducing valve.

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