Urine-receiving device and intelligent toilet applying the same

Abstract

The application discloses a urine receiving device and a smart toilet with the same, wherein the urine receiving device comprises: a first urine receiving assembly provided with a first liquid cavity and a first liquid receiving surface communicated with the first liquid cavity; a second urine receiving assembly provided with a second liquid cavity and a second liquid receiving surface communicated with the second liquid cavity; and a driving assembly capable of driving the first urine receiving assembly and the second urine receiving assembly to move relatively, wherein the relative positions between the first urine receiving assembly and the second urine receiving assembly have a first position and a second position; the relative positions of the first urine receiving assembly and the second urine receiving assembly are switched, the urine receiving area during urine taking operation is effectively increased, the urine taking amount is ensured, and the space occupation is effectively reduced after use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of toilet technology, and in particular to a urine collection device and an intelligent toilet using the same. Background Technology

[0002] Smart toilets are becoming increasingly feature-rich, with those featuring urine testing becoming increasingly popular. They not only provide a comfortable toilet experience but also allow users to monitor their health through urine testing, thus enabling the prevention of related diseases.

[0003] Some existing smart toilets use a urine collection rod to collect urine. After collection, a pump draws the urine into a detection device for analysis. However, during use, it has been found that because the urine collection rod has a small surface area, users often urinate outside the collection area, resulting in insufficient urine collection and affecting the accuracy of subsequent urine tests. On the other hand, simply making the urine collection rod's surface area larger would result in a bulky rod, making it difficult to fit into the design space of a smart toilet. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a urine collection device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] The present invention also proposes an intelligent toilet with the above-mentioned urine collection device.

[0007] A urine collection device according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0008] A first urine collection component, the first urine collection component is provided with a first liquid cavity and a first liquid receiving surface communicating with the first liquid cavity;

[0009] The second urine collection component is provided with a second liquid chamber and a second liquid receiving surface communicating with the second liquid chamber;

[0010] A driving component, the driving component being capable of driving the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component to move relative to each other, the relative position between the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component having a first position and a second position;

[0011] When in the first position, the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component overlap each other;

[0012] When in the second position, the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component are offset from each other, and the first liquid receiving surface and the second liquid receiving surface face the same direction.

[0013] The urine collection device according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by switching the relative positions of the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component, the urine collection area during urine collection operation is effectively increased, ensuring the amount of urine collected; and it can be retracted after use, effectively reducing space occupation.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when in the second position, the first liquid-contacting surface and the second liquid-contacting surface are connected to each other.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first liquid cavity opens on one side in the direction of relative movement of the first urine-collecting assembly and the second urine-collecting assembly, the second urine-collecting assembly is slidably connected to the first liquid cavity through the opening side of the first liquid cavity, and the first liquid cavity and the second liquid cavity are in communication with each other; wherein,

[0016] When in the first position, the second urine collection component is overlapped and hidden within the first liquid cavity;

[0017] When in the second position, at least a portion of the second liquid-receiving surface of the second urine-receiving assembly extends out of the first liquid cavity.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both the first urine receiving component and the second urine receiving component are tubular structures extending in an arc, both the first liquid receiving surface and the second liquid receiving surface are plate-shaped extending in an arc, and a plurality of through holes are provided on the first liquid receiving surface and the second liquid receiving surface, which are connected in the width direction.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving component is capable of driving the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component to rotate synchronously and relative to each other.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a first motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear capable of forward and reverse rotation; the first gear is coaxially connected to the drive shaft of the first motor, and the first gear has a first conical tooth surface with a first smooth section lacking teeth; the second gear is connected to the first urine collection assembly and rotates synchronously, and the second gear has a second conical tooth surface; the third gear is connected to the second urine collection assembly and rotates synchronously, and the third gear has a third conical tooth surface with a second smooth section lacking teeth; the second gear and the third gear are coaxially arranged and can respectively mesh with the first conical tooth surface, and the second conical tooth surface and the third conical tooth surface are opposite to each other; the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear mesh or slip, causing the first urine collection assembly and the second urine collection assembly to rotate synchronously or move relative to each other.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first urine-collecting component and the second urine-collecting component have at least three movement states, namely:

[0022] When the first bevel tooth surface and the second bevel tooth surface mesh and drive each other, the first bevel tooth surface is opposite to the second smooth section, the second gear drives the first urine collection component to rotate, and the second urine collection component is held in the first position relative to the first urine collection component and rotates synchronously with the first urine collection component.

[0023] When the second bevel tooth surface and the third bevel tooth surface are both meshed with the first bevel tooth surface, the second gear and the third gear rotate in opposite directions, and the second urine receiving component and the first urine receiving component switch from the first position to the second position.

[0024] When the second conical tooth surface is opposite to the first smooth section, the second conical tooth surface meshes with the third conical tooth surface, and the third gear drives the second urine collection component to move relative to the first urine collection component to the second position.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first magnetic suction member is installed on the first urine collection component, and a second magnetic suction member is installed on the second urine collection component; when in the first position, the first magnetic suction member and the second magnetic suction member are magnetically connected to each other; when switching from the first position to the second position, the first magnetic suction member and the second magnetic suction member are disengaged from each other.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second gear extends axially into a hollow first shaft segment, the end of which is fixedly connected to the first urine collection component; the third gear extends axially into a second shaft segment, which coaxially passes through the first shaft segment and is fixedly connected to the second urine collection component.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving component includes two second motors capable of forward and reverse rotation. The two second motors independently drive the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component. The two second motors can operate synchronously to move the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component synchronously in space and keep them relatively in the first position. The two second motors can also operate asynchronously to move the first urine collection component and the second urine collection component relatively to the second position.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cleaning assembly is also included, the cleaning assembly including a water spray base having a water spray surface disposed along the extension direction of the first liquid receiving surface, the water spray surface being capable of spraying water onto the first urine receiving assembly and the second urine receiving assembly.

[0029] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a smart toilet includes a seat ring and a urine collection device mounted on the seat ring.

[0030] The intelligent toilet according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following advantages: it is convenient to use, the urine collection device occupies little space, and it can effectively guarantee the amount of urine collected.

[0031] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the seat ring includes an upper shell and a lower shell, and an installation cavity is defined between the upper shell and the lower shell. Supports are installed on both sides of the installation cavity, and the supports provide rotatable support for both ends of the first urine collection component and both ends of the second urine collection component. The drive component is installed in the installation cavity, and the active drive axis of the drive component is horizontal.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the urine collection device in the first position;

[0035] Figure 2 This is the original schematic diagram of the urine collection device in the second position;

[0036] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first urine collection component;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second urine collection component;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the driver component;

[0040] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of the first motor and the first gear;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second gear;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the third gear;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of a smart toilet.

[0044] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Partial structural decomposition diagram;

[0045] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the urine collection device in its initial position on the seat ring;

[0046] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the urine collection device in a downward-flipped position;

[0047] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the urine collection device in the second position on the seat ring;

[0048] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the water spray base.

[0049] Reference numerals: First urine collection assembly 100; First liquid chamber 110; First liquid receiving surface 120; Through hole 130; First magnetic suction element 140; Second urine collection assembly 200; Second liquid chamber 210; Second liquid receiving surface 220; Second magnetic suction element 230; Drive assembly 300; First motor 310; First gear 320; First bevel tooth surface 321; First smooth section 322; Second gear 330; Second bevel tooth surface 331; First shaft section 332; Third gear 340; Third bevel tooth surface 341; Second smooth section 342; Second shaft section 343; Spray seat 400; Spray surface 410; Seat ring 500; Upper shell 510; Lower shell 520; Mounting cavity 530; Bracket 540. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0051] The present invention relates to a urine collection device, comprising a first urine collection component 100, a second urine collection component 200, and a drive component 300.

[0052] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first urine-collecting assembly 100 has a first liquid cavity 110 and a first liquid-receiving surface 120, with the first liquid-receiving surface 120 connecting the first liquid cavity 110 to the outside of the first urine-collecting assembly 100. The second urine-collecting assembly 200 has a second liquid cavity 210 and a second liquid-receiving surface 220, with the second liquid-receiving surface 220 connecting the second liquid cavity 210 to the outside of the second urine-collecting assembly 200. The driving assembly 300 can drive the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 to move relative to each other. The relative movement of the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 can be such that one of them is stationary while the other moves, or both move simultaneously. The driving assembly 300 can be a stepper motor or similar component. In the initial state, the relative position of the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 is the first position. In the first position, the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 are stacked together, and this state is defined as the closed state of the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200. The first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 can be stacked vertically or arranged as follows: Figure 3 The embedded stacking distribution shown is an example. The drive component 300 is activated, driving the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 to move relative to each other, causing the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 to switch from a first position to a second position. In the second position, as... Figure 2 As shown in the diagram, the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are staggered and arranged in a front-to-back position. This state is defined as the extended state of the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200. At this time, the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 both face the same direction; in this embodiment, both the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 face upwards. The first liquid cavity 110 and the second liquid cavity 210 can be interconnected or independently separated. In the second position, the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 can be spatially separated. In this embodiment, preferably, in the second position, the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 are spatially connected. The connection position of the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 can be, but is not limited to, the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 being connected at the same horizontal position; or, as... Figure 3 As shown, one side of the first liquid receiving surface 120 and one side of the second liquid receiving surface 220 are connected in an overlapping manner.

[0053] One application of urine collection devices is in smart toilets. For example... Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the smart toilet also includes a seat ring 500, on which a urine collection device is installed. When no urine collection is required, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are positioned opposite each other in a first position, i.e., in a retracted state. Figure 14 As shown, when urine collection and testing are required, the drive assembly 300 drives the first urine collection assembly 100 and the second urine collection assembly 200 to switch from the first position to the second position, i.e., to the extended state. The user can urinate towards the first liquid receiving surface 120 and the second liquid receiving surface 220. Urine is collected through the first liquid receiving surface 120 and the second liquid receiving surface 220 into the first liquid chamber 110 and the second liquid chamber 210. After urine collection is complete, the external detection device extracts urine from the first liquid chamber 110 and the second liquid chamber 210 for testing. By switching the positions of the first urine collection assembly 100 and the second urine collection assembly 200, the urine receiving area during urine collection is effectively increased, increasing the amount of urine collected and facilitating subsequent urine testing steps. After urine collection and testing are completed, the drive assembly 300 switches the first urine collection assembly 100 and the second urine collection assembly 200 back from the second position to the first position, and the first urine collection assembly 100 and the second urine collection assembly 200 retract, effectively reducing space occupation.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, when in the second position, the first liquid receiving surface 120 and the second liquid receiving surface 220 are connected and cooperate with each other, which can prevent urine from flowing out through the staggered gap between the first liquid receiving surface 120 and the second liquid receiving surface 220 when the user urinates, thereby further ensuring the urine collection effect.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated direction, the direction in which the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly move relative to each other is the front-to-back direction. The first liquid chamber 110 has an opening on one side in the front-to-back direction. The second urine-collecting assembly 200 slides and retracts through the opening side of the first liquid chamber 110. The first liquid chamber 110 and the second liquid chamber 210 are interconnected. In this embodiment, the front side of the first liquid chamber 110 is open, and the rear side of the second liquid chamber 210 is either open or sealed. The second urine-collecting assembly 200 is located in front of the first urine-collecting assembly 100. The sliding connection between the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 can be slidably sealed using a sealing strip. Figure 1As shown in Figure 2, when in the first position, the second urine-collecting component 200 is hidden within the second liquid cavity 210, and the two are embedded and overlapped. As shown in Figure 2, the second urine-collecting component 200 moves forward from the first liquid cavity 110, extending out relative to the first liquid cavity 110, i.e., switching from the first position to the second position. At this time, at least a portion of the second liquid-collecting surface 220 extends outside the first liquid cavity 110, and the first liquid-collecting surface 120 and the second liquid-collecting surface 220 are in a vertically connected position. The opening sides of the first liquid cavity 110 and the second liquid cavity 210 are interconnected.

[0056] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, both the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are tubular structures extending in an arc, preferably square tubes. The hollow interiors of the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 respectively form a first liquid cavity 110 and a second liquid cavity 210. The first liquid-receiving surface 120 and the second liquid-receiving surface 220 are both plate-shaped extending in an arc. In this embodiment, the arc-shaped extension directions of the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are adapted to allow the second urine-collecting component 200 to extend and retract within and outside the first liquid cavity 110. A plurality of through holes 130 are provided on the first liquid-receiving surface 120 and the second liquid-receiving surface 220. The through holes 130 connect the first liquid cavity 110 and the second liquid cavity 210 to the outside. The first liquid-receiving surface 120 and the second liquid-receiving surface 220 are connected in the width direction (front-back direction in the diagram). The arc-shaped extension direction of the first urine-receiving component 100 and the second urine-receiving component 200 is left-right, that is, both ends of the first urine-receiving component 100 and the second urine-receiving component 200 are distributed left and right, and the first urine-receiving component 100 and the second urine-receiving component 200 move relative to each other in the front-back direction. The arc-shaped plate structure of the first liquid-receiving surface 120 and the second liquid-receiving surface 220 greatly increases the urine-receiving area formed between them; on the other hand, the middle part of the first urine-receiving component 100 and the second urine-receiving component 200 is recessed into the lower part of the toilet cavity of the smart toilet, and the urine-receiving point is a large distance from the plane where the seat ring 500 is located. During the user's urination process, urine will not bounce from the first liquid-receiving surface 120 and the second liquid-receiving surface 220 onto the skin, ensuring hygiene during use.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drive component 300 is capable of driving the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 to rotate synchronously and relative to each other. For example... Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, when not collecting urine, the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are in a first position relative to each other, and under the action of the driving component 300, the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are flipped upwards and hidden under the front part of the seat ring 500. Figure 13 As shown, when urine collection is needed, the drive assembly 300 first flips the first urine collection assembly 100 and the second urine collection assembly 200 downwards simultaneously, and then... Figure 14 The first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 are then moved relative to each other to a second position. This allows the urine-collecting device to be folded back into the seat ring 500 when urine collection is not required, without affecting the normal use of the smart toilet.

[0058] The structure of the driving component 300 may be, but is not limited to, the following forms. In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the drive assembly 300 includes a first motor 310, a first gear 320, a second gear 330, and a third gear 340. The first motor 310 is a reversible motor. The first gear 320 is coaxially mounted on the drive shaft of the first motor 310, and the first motor 310 drives the first gear 320 to rotate forward or backward. Figure 7 As shown, the first gear 320 is a bevel gear, and the first gear 320 has a first bevel tooth surface 321. The first bevel tooth surface 321 has a first smooth section 322 with missing teeth. Figure 8 As shown, the second gear 330 is a bevel gear, and the second gear 330 has a second bevel tooth surface 331. The second gear 330 is connected to the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and rotates synchronously. Figure 9 As shown, the third gear 340 is a bevel gear, having a third bevel tooth surface 341, on which a second smooth section 342 with missing teeth is provided. The third gear 340 is connected to the second urine collection assembly 200 for synchronous rotation. Wherein, as... Figure 6As shown, the axes of the second gear 330 and the first gear 320 are spatially perpendicular, and the first bevel tooth surface 321 and the second bevel tooth surface 331 can mesh with each other for transmission. When the first gear 320 rotates to the point where the first smooth segment 322 and the second bevel tooth surface 331 are aligned, the first smooth segment 322 and the second bevel tooth surface 331 slip (or may not contact each other), and the first gear 320 and the second gear 330 no longer transmit power. The axes of the third gear 340 and the first gear 320 are spatially perpendicular, and the first bevel tooth surface 321 and the third bevel tooth surface 341 can mesh for transmission. When the first smooth segment 322 is opposite to the third bevel tooth surface 341, or the second smooth segment 342 is opposite to the first bevel tooth surface 321, the first gear 320 and the third gear 340 slip relative to each other and do not transmit power. Spatially, the second gear 330 and the third gear 340 are on the same axis, and the second bevel tooth surface 331 and the third bevel tooth surface 341 are opposite each other. By engaging or slipping between the first gear 320, the second gear 330, and the third gear 340, the first urine collection component 100 and the second urine collection component 200 can rotate synchronously or move relative to each other.

[0059] Specifically, the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 have at least three movement states, namely:

[0060] The first motor 310 drives the first gear 320 to rotate forward. The first bevel tooth surface 321 and the second bevel tooth surface 331 mesh with each other for transmission. At this time, the first bevel tooth surface 321 is opposite to the second smooth section 342. The second gear 330 drives the first urine-collecting component 100 to rotate downward. The second urine-collecting component 200 remains in the first position relative to the first urine-collecting component 100, and the second urine-collecting component 200 rotates downward synchronously with the first urine-collecting component 100. That is, from Figure 12 The position changed to Figure 13 The location.

[0061] When the second urine-collecting component 200 flips downwards, it drives the third gear 340 to rotate synchronously. When the second urine-collecting component 200 and the first urine-collecting component 100 flip to a certain angle, the third gear 340 rotates until the third bevel tooth surface 341 meshes with the first bevel tooth surface 321, while the first bevel tooth surface 321 remains meshed with the second bevel tooth surface 331. The first gear 320 continues to rotate clockwise, and the second gear 330 and the third gear 340 respectively drive the first urine-collecting component 100 and the second urine-collecting component 200 to flip in opposite directions, that is, switch from the first position to the second position. Figure 13 Tend to Figure 14 The state transition.

[0062] After the switching process is initiated, the first gear 320 rotates until the first smooth section 322 aligns with the second bevel tooth surface 331. The second gear 330 loses the transmission effect of the first gear 320, and the first urine-collecting component 100 remains stationary in its current position. The first gear 320 continues to drive the third gear 340 to rotate until the second urine-collecting component 200 moves to the second position. When the second urine-collecting component 200 reaches the second position, the motor either stops rotating directly or the second smooth section aligns with the first bevel tooth surface 321, thus keeping the second urine-collecting component 200 in its current position. This completes the switching from the first position to the second position. Figure 14 The state.

[0063] After urine collection and testing are completed, the first motor 310 reverses direction, and the first bevel tooth surface 321 and the second bevel tooth surface 331 mesh, driving the first urine collecting component 100 to flip upwards and reset. During the reset process, the first urine collecting component 100 passes through the position of the second urine collecting component 200, thus causing both components to return from their second position to their first position. The first urine collecting component 100 then continues to drive the second urine collecting component 200 to flip upwards back to its initial position. These actions achieve synchronous and relative rotation of the first and second urine collecting components 100 and 200.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a first magnetic element 140 is mounted on the first urine-collecting assembly 100, and a second magnetic element 230 is mounted on the second urine-collecting assembly 200. The first magnetic element 140 and the second magnetic element 230 can magnetically attract each other. At least one of the first magnetic element 140 and the second magnetic element 230 is a permanent magnet, and the other is a permanent magnet or a magnetically attractable metal part. When in the first position, the first magnetic element 140 and the second magnetic element 230 are magnetically connected to each other, so that when the first urine-collecting assembly 100 rotates, it can drive the second urine-collecting assembly 200 to move synchronously. When switching from the first position to the second position, the first magnetic element 140 and the second magnetic element 230 disengage from each other, so that the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 move relative to each other.

[0065] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second gear 330 extends axially into a hollow first shaft segment 332. The end of the first shaft segment 332 is fixedly connected to the first urine collection assembly 100. The third gear 340 extends axially into a second shaft segment 343. The first shaft segment 332 is hollow, and the second shaft segment 343 coaxially passes through the first shaft segment 332 and is fixedly connected to the second urine collection assembly 200.

[0066] The drive assembly 300 may also include two second motors (not shown) capable of forward and reverse rotation. The two second motors independently drive the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200. The two second motors can operate synchronously, thereby maintaining the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 in a first spatial position for synchronous movement. The two second motors can also operate asynchronously to move the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 relative to each other to a second position. This satisfies both synchronous and relative movement of the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 and Figure 15 As shown, a cleaning assembly is also included. The cleaning assembly includes a spray base 400, the shape of which matches the shape of the first urine-collecting assembly 100. The spray base 400 has a spray surface 410, which is arranged along the extending direction of the first liquid-receiving surface 120. In this embodiment, the first liquid-receiving surface 120 extends in an arc shape, and the spray surface 410 also extends in an arc shape. When the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200 are reset, the spray surface 410 can spray water onto the first urine-collecting assembly 100 and the second urine-collecting assembly 200. The second urine-collecting assembly 200 is concealed within the first urine-collecting assembly 100. When the first urine-collecting assembly 100 sprays water, it rinses the first liquid chamber 110 and the second liquid chamber 210 through the first liquid-receiving surface 120 and the second liquid-receiving surface 220.

[0068] In one embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, a smart toilet includes a seat ring 500 and a urine collection device mounted on the seat ring 500. For example... Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the seat ring 500 includes an upper shell 510 and a lower shell 520. A mounting cavity 530 is defined between the upper shell 510 and the lower shell 520. Supports 540 are mounted on both sides of the mounting cavity 530. The supports 540 provide rotatable support to both ends of the first urine collection component 100 and the second urine collection component 200 via rotating shafts. A drive component 300 is installed within the mounting cavity 530, and the active drive shaft of the drive component 300 is horizontal. The active drive shaft of the drive component 300 is the drive shaft of each motor in the above embodiment. This is equivalent to the motor being placed flat relative to the seat ring 500, reducing the space occupied in the height direction of the mounting cavity 530, i.e., reducing the installation space required for the drive component 300 in the thickness direction of the seat ring 500, allowing the seat ring 500 to be relatively thin.

[0069] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "horizontal", "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.

[0070] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0071] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0072] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0073] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some specific embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0074] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A urine collection device, characterized in that, include: The first urine collection component (100) is provided with a first liquid chamber (110) and a first liquid receiving surface (120) communicating with the first liquid chamber (110). The second urine collection component (200) is provided with a second liquid chamber (210) and a second liquid receiving surface (220) communicating with the second liquid chamber (210). A drive assembly (300) is capable of driving the first urine collection assembly (100) and the second urine collection assembly (200) to rotate synchronously and relative to each other, and the relative position between the first urine collection assembly (100) and the second urine collection assembly (200) has a first position and a second position; When in the first position, the first urine collection component (100) and the second urine collection component (200) overlap each other, and the first urine collection component (100) and the second urine collection component (200) are in a folded state to reduce space occupation; When in the second position, the first urine collection component (100) and the second urine collection component (200) are offset from each other, the first liquid receiving surface (120) and the second liquid receiving surface (220) face the same direction, and the first urine collection component (100) and the second urine collection component (200) are in an extended state so as to collect urine into the first liquid cavity (110) and the second liquid cavity (210) respectively through the first liquid receiving surface (120) and the second liquid receiving surface (220).

2. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When in the second position, the first liquid-receiving surface (120) and the second liquid-receiving surface (220) are connected to each other.

3. The urine collection device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first liquid cavity (110) opens on one side in the direction of relative movement of the first urine-collecting assembly (100) and the second urine-collecting assembly (200). The second urine-collecting assembly (200) is slidably connected to the first liquid cavity (110) through the opening side of the first liquid cavity (110). The first liquid cavity (110) and the second liquid cavity (210) are in communication with each other. When in the first position, the second urine collection component (200) is overlapped and hidden inside the first liquid cavity (110); When in the second position, at least a portion of the second liquid-receiving surface (220) of the second urine-receiving assembly (200) extends out of the first liquid cavity (110).

4. The urine collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first urine receiving component (100) and the second urine receiving component (200) are tubular structures with arc extensions. Both the first liquid receiving surface (120) and the second liquid receiving surface (220) are plate-shaped with arc extensions. Several through holes (130) are provided on the first liquid receiving surface (120) and the second liquid receiving surface (220). The first liquid receiving surface (120) and the second liquid receiving surface (220) are connected in the width direction.

5. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (300) includes a first motor (310) capable of forward and reverse rotation, a first gear (320), a second gear (330), and a third gear (340); the first gear (320) is coaxially connected to the drive shaft of the first motor (310), and the first gear (320) has a first bevel tooth surface (321), and the first bevel tooth surface (321) has a first smooth section (322) with missing teeth; the second gear (330) is connected to the first urine collection assembly (100) and rotates synchronously, and the second gear (330) has a second bevel tooth surface (331); the third gear (340) is connected to the second urine collection assembly (20) and rotates synchronously. 0) Connected to rotate synchronously, the third gear (340) is provided with a third conical tooth surface (341), the third conical tooth surface (341) is provided with a second smooth section (342) with missing teeth; the second gear (330) and the third gear (340) are arranged coaxially and can respectively mesh with the first conical tooth surface (321), the second conical tooth surface (331) and the second conical tooth surface (331) are opposite to each other; the first gear (320) meshes with the second gear (330) and the third gear (340) to make the first urine receiving component (100) and the second urine receiving component (200) rotate synchronously or move relative to each other through meshing or slippage.

6. The urine collection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first urine-collecting component (100) and the second urine-collecting component (200) have at least three movement states, namely: When the first conical tooth surface (321) and the second conical tooth surface (331) mesh and drive each other, the first conical tooth surface (321) is opposite to the second smooth section (342), the second gear (330) drives the first urine collection component (100) to rotate, and the second urine collection component (200) is held in the first position relative to the first urine collection component (100) and rotates synchronously with the first urine collection component (100); When the second conical tooth surface (331) and the third conical tooth surface (341) are both meshed with the first conical tooth surface (321), the second gear (330) and the third gear (340) rotate in opposite directions, and the second urine receiving component (200) and the first urine receiving component (100) switch from the first position to the second position. When the second conical tooth surface (331) is opposite to the first smooth section (322), the second conical tooth surface (331) meshes with the third conical tooth surface (341), and the third gear (340) drives the second urine receiving assembly (200) to move relative to the first urine receiving assembly (100) to the second position.

7. The urine collection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first urine collection component (100) is equipped with a first magnetic suction member (140), and the second urine collection component (200) is equipped with a second magnetic suction member (230). When in the first position, the first magnetic suction member (140) and the second magnetic suction member (230) are magnetically connected to each other. When switching from the first position to the second position, the first magnetic suction member (140) and the second magnetic suction member (230) are disengaged from each other.

8. The urine collection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second gear (330) extends axially into a hollow first shaft segment (332), the end of which is fixedly connected to the first urine collection assembly (100); the third gear (340) extends axially into a second shaft segment (343), which coaxially passes through the first shaft segment (332) and is fixedly connected to the second urine collection assembly (200).

9. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (300) includes two second motors capable of forward and reverse rotation. The two second motors independently drive the first urine collection assembly (100) and the second urine collection assembly (200). The two second motors can operate synchronously to move the first urine collection assembly (100) and the second urine collection assembly (200) synchronously in space and keep them relatively in the first position. The two second motors can also operate asynchronously to move the first urine collection assembly (100) and the second urine collection assembly (200) relatively to the second position.

10. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cleaning assembly, which includes a spray base (400) having a spray surface (410) arranged along the extension direction of the first liquid receiving surface (120), and the spray surface (410) is capable of spraying water onto the first urine receiving assembly (100) and the second urine receiving assembly (200).

11. A smart toilet, characterized in that, include: The seat ring (500) and the urine collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 mounted on the seat ring (500).

12. The intelligent toilet according to claim 11, characterized in that: The seat ring (500) includes an upper shell (510) and a lower shell (520), and an installation cavity (530) is defined between the upper shell (510) and the lower shell (520). A bracket (540) is installed on both sides of the installation cavity (530). The bracket (540) provides rotatable support for both ends of the first urine collection component (100) and both ends of the second urine collection component (200). The drive component (300) is installed in the installation cavity (530), and the active drive axis of the drive component (300) is horizontal.

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