A power supply device for a snap-on smart toilet seat and a smart toilet seat

Abstract

This invention discloses a snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device and a smart toilet seat. The snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device includes a base, a mounting box, a battery, a snap-on assembly, and an electrical connection assembly. The battery is fixed inside the box. The base includes a mounting groove into which the box can be inserted. The side of the box has a sliding groove and a sliding groove. The snap-on assembly includes a rocker arm and a push block. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the mounting groove, and the other end has a limiting rod. The limiting rod can prevent the box from detaching from the mounting groove and can slide out of the sliding groove to release the restriction on the box. The smart toilet seat includes the snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device described above. Using this invention, the power supply terminal of the smart toilet seat can be independently powered, and it is convenient to install and remove, easy to use, and highly safe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart toilet seat technology, and in particular to a power supply device for a snap-on smart toilet seat and a smart toilet seat. Background Technology

[0002] Smart toilets, as an integral part of modern homes, are gaining increasing attention and popularity. Compared to traditional toilets, smart toilets offer more functions, such as automatic flushing, warm air drying, and nighttime lighting. To achieve these functions, smart toilets require a built-in power source. Currently, most smart toilets on the market connect directly to household power outlets; however, this method has certain limitations in installation and use. First, the installation process is relatively complicated, requiring professional personnel to connect the power cord, increasing installation costs for users. Furthermore, smart toilets connected to household power outlets may be limited by the availability of power sockets, restricting installation locations. Second, directly connecting smart toilets to household power outlets poses certain safety hazards during use. Due to the humid environment of bathrooms, power cords and sockets are easily corroded by moisture, increasing the risk of electric shock. Therefore, a simpler, more efficient, and safer power supply device is needed to achieve convenient installation, ease of use, and improved safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device that can provide independent power supply to the power consumption terminal of the smart toilet seat, and is easy to install and remove, easy to use, and highly safe.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device, comprising a base, a mounting box, a battery, a snap-on assembly, and an electrical connection assembly. The base is installed within the base of the smart toilet seat. The mounting box includes a housing, and the battery is fixed within the housing. The base includes a mounting groove, and the housing can be inserted into the mounting groove. The snap-on assembly is disposed within the mounting groove and can be connected to the housing.

[0005] The box body has a sliding groove and a sliding groove on its side. The snap fastener assembly includes a swing rod and a push block. The push block is located on the same side of the box body as the sliding groove. One end of the swing rod is hinged to the mounting groove, and the other end is provided with a limiting rod. The limiting rod can be embedded in the sliding groove and can prevent the box body from coming out of the mounting groove. The push block can push the limiting rod from the sliding groove into the sliding groove. The limiting rod can slide out of the sliding groove and release the restriction on the box body.

[0006] The electrical connection assembly includes an external plug that is detachably inserted through the side of the housing. The portion of the external plug located inside the housing is electrically connected to the electrodes of the battery, and the portion of the external plug located outside the housing is electrically connected to the electrical components of the smart toilet seat.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, the side of the box body is provided with a limiting platform and a sliding surface. The limiting platform is located at the lower part of the box body, and the sliding surface is located at the upper part of the box body. The sliding surface is recessed into the side surface of the box body. A limiting step is provided between the sliding surface and the limiting platform. The sliding groove is vertically provided in the limiting platform. The limiting rod protrudes towards the sliding groove. After the limiting rod slides into the sliding groove, it can be fastened to the limiting step to form a limit.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, the side of the box body is also provided with a blocking platform. The blocking platform is located on one side of the limiting platform and is flush with the outer surface of the limiting platform. There is a transition surface with an arc transition between the sliding surface and the blocking platform. The sliding groove includes a guide part and a sliding part. The guide part is located on the transition surface and the sliding part is located on the blocking platform. The limiting rod can enter the guide part from the limiting step and slide out from the sliding part.

[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, one end of the guide is smoothly connected to the sliding surface, and the other end is bent and connected to the front end of the sliding part. The bent part of the guide forms an isolation platform. The depth of the front end of the sliding part is greater than the depth of the end of the sliding part. The end of the sliding part is smoothly connected to the surface of the blocking platform.

[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, the swing arm includes an upper swing part and a lower swing part. The upper swing part is connected to the limiting rod. The snap fastener assembly also includes a return spring. The return spring is disposed in the mounting groove. One end of the return spring is connected to the bottom of the mounting groove, and the other end is connected to the lower swing part. When the limiting rod is located in the sliding groove, the return spring is in its original length state. When the limiting rod is located in the sliding groove, the return spring is in a stretched state.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, the push block is fixed on the limiting platform and located in the sliding groove on the side away from the sliding out groove. The upper swing portion protrudes in the direction of the push block, and the edge of the protruding part of the upper swing portion is arc-shaped. When the box moves downward, the protruding part of the upper swing portion can abut against the push block.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, the spring-loaded assembly further includes an abutment spring, one end of which is located on the side of the rocker arm away from the sliding groove, and the other end abuts against the inner surface of the mounting groove.

[0013] As an improvement to the above solution, a mounting spring is also included, which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove, and the bottom of the box body can abut against the mounting spring.

[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, the mounting groove is provided with a vertically arranged sliding groove, and the side of the box is provided with a vertically arranged sliding rail, which can be inserted into the sliding groove.

[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, the base is further provided with a wire placement groove, which is located on the side of the mounting groove. The external plug is positioned facing the wire placement groove, and the electronic wires used for electrical connection can be placed in the wire placement groove.

[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, the mounting box also includes a lid, which is connected to the box body by a snap fastener.

[0017] The present invention also provides a smart toilet seat, including the snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device as described above.

[0018] Implementing this invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This invention relates to a snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device comprising a base, a mounting box, a battery, a snap-on assembly, and an electrical connection assembly. The base is installed within the base of the smart toilet seat. The mounting box includes a housing, in which the battery is fixed to prevent direct exposure. The housing can be inserted into the mounting slot of the base. The housing has a sliding groove and a sliding out groove on its side. Using the lever, limiting lever, and push block of the snap-on assembly, the limiting lever can be inserted into the sliding groove, preventing the housing from detaching from the mounting slot. When the mounting box needs to be removed, the limiting lever can slide out of the sliding out groove, releasing the restriction on the housing. The electrical connection assembly includes an external plug that is detachably inserted into the side of the housing. The battery can use the external plug to provide independent power to the seat heating wire, flushing mechanism, and other electrical components inside the smart toilet. This makes it easy to use. Furthermore, since the battery is placed inside the housing, which is placed in the mounting slot, it can effectively isolate moisture, ensuring high safety. The snap-fit ​​assembly also facilitates easy installation and removal. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the mounting box and spring-loaded buckle assembly of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting box of the present invention inserted into the mounting slot;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation box of the present invention being pulled out of the installation slot;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting rod disengaging from the groove of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside used in this text are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit the invention.

[0028] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This invention discloses a power supply device for a snap-on smart toilet seat, including a base 1, a mounting box 2, a battery 3, a snap-on assembly 4, and an electrical connection assembly 5. The base 1 is installed inside the base 7 of the smart toilet seat, which houses electrical components such as motors and valves, and the toilet seat can be hinged to the base 7. The mounting box 2 includes a box body 21, and the battery 3 is fixed inside the box body 21. The base 1 includes a mounting groove 11, and the box body 21 can be inserted into the mounting groove 11. The battery 3 is securely housed in the base 1 by the mounting box 2 and the mounting box 2 is housed in the mounting groove 11, effectively isolating it from moisture. The snap-on assembly 4 is located in the mounting groove 11 and can be connected to the box body 21, making the mounting box 2 easy to install and remove.

[0029] Specifically, the side of the box body 21 is provided with a sliding groove 211 and a sliding groove 212. The sliding groove 211 and the sliding groove 212 are located on the same side of the box body 21. The snap fastener assembly 4 includes a swing rod 41 and a push block 43. The push block 43 is provided on the same side of the box body 21 as the sliding groove 211. One end of the swing rod 41 is hinged in the mounting groove 11, and the other end is provided with a limiting rod 42. The swing rod 41 can swing between the sliding groove 211 and the sliding groove 212, and the limiting rod 42 will swing accordingly. When installing the box 21, the limiting rod 42 can be embedded in the sliding groove 211. The limiting rod 42 can prevent the box 21 from coming out of the mounting groove 11, thereby limiting the box 21. When it is necessary to remove the box 21, the box 21 is pushed downward, and the push block 43 will move downward, thereby pushing the limiting rod 42 from the sliding groove 211 into the sliding groove 212. After entering the sliding groove 212, the limiting rod 42 makes limiting contact with the box 21, and the limiting rod 42 can slide out of the sliding groove 212 and release the restriction on the box 21, so as to remove the box 21.

[0030] Reference Figure 7 To provide power, the electrical connection assembly 5 includes an external plug 51, which is detachably inserted through the side of the housing 21 for easy replacement. The portion of the external plug 51 located inside the housing 21 is electrically connected to the electrodes of the battery 3, while the portion located outside the housing 21 is electrically connected to the electrical components of the smart toilet seat. The external plug 51 is preferably a waterproof plug, and can be either a male or female connector. The electronic wires of the electrical components are also integrated into another plug, which connects to the external plug 51 to achieve electrical connection.

[0031] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows:

[0032] This invention relates to a snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device comprising a base 1, a mounting box 2, a battery 3, a snap-on assembly 4, and an electrical connection assembly 5. The base 1 is installed within the base 7 of the smart toilet seat. The mounting box 2 includes a box body 21, and the battery 3 is fixed within the box body 21 to prevent direct exposure. The box body 21 can be inserted into the mounting groove 11 of the base 1. The side of the box body 21 has a sliding groove 211 and a sliding groove 212. Using the swing rod 41, limiting rod 42, and push block 43 of the snap-on assembly 4, the limiting rod 42 can be embedded in the sliding groove 211, preventing the box body 21 from detaching from the mounting groove 11. When the mounting box 2 needs to be removed, the limiting rod 42 can slide out of the sliding groove 212, releasing the restriction on the box body 21. The electrical connection component 5 includes an external plug 51, which is detachably inserted into the side of the housing 21. The battery 3 can use the external plug 51 to provide independent power to the power-consuming terminals such as the seat heating wire and flushing mechanism in the smart toilet. It is easy to use. Moreover, the battery 3 is placed inside the housing 21, which is placed inside the mounting groove 11, so it can play a certain role in isolating moisture and has high safety. Furthermore, the snap fastener component 4 can be used to facilitate installation and disassembly, making it convenient to install and remove.

[0033] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 The side of the box body 21 includes a limiting platform 213 and a sliding surface 214. The limiting platform 213 is located at the lower part of the box body 21, and the sliding surface 214 is located at the upper part of the box body 21. Figure 4 When the box body 21 is inserted into the mounting slot 11, the limiting rod 42 first contacts the limiting platform 213, and then contacts the sliding surface 214. The sliding surface 214 is recessed into the side surface of the box body 21, thus creating a height difference between the sliding surface 214 and the limiting platform 213. A limiting step 215 is provided between the sliding surface 214 and the limiting platform 213. The sliding groove 211 is vertically arranged in the limiting platform 213. The limiting rod 42 protrudes towards the sliding groove 211. Therefore, after completely sliding out of the sliding groove 211, the limiting rod 42 will be stuck at the height difference of the limiting step 215, thereby forming a limit. Therefore, after the limiting rod 42 slides into the sliding groove 211, it can be fastened to the limiting step 215 to form a limit.

[0034] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the removal of the box body 21, a blocking platform 216 is provided on the side of the box body 21. The blocking platform 216 is located on one side of the limiting platform 213. The blocking platform 216 is flush with the outer surface of the limiting platform 213. A transition surface 217 with an arc transition is provided between the sliding surface 214 and the blocking platform 216 to facilitate the sliding rod 42 into the sliding groove 212. The sliding groove 212 includes a guide part 2121 and a sliding part 2122. The guide part 2121 is located on the transition surface 217, and the sliding part 2122 is located on the blocking platform 216. The limiting rod 42 can enter the guide part 2121 from the limiting step 215 and slide out from the sliding part 2122.

[0035] Reference Figure 5 When it is necessary to remove battery 3 for charging, replacement, or maintenance, simply drive the housing 21 to continue moving downwards. At this time, the limiting rod 42 moves upwards relative to the housing 21 and embeds itself into the guide portion 2121. On the arc-shaped transition surface 217, the limiting rod 42 can sink into the guide portion 2121 without obstruction. Guided by the guide portion 2121, the limiting rod 42 continues to slide into the sliding portion 2122. At this time, the limiting rod 42 leaves the limiting step 215, the limiting effect on the housing 21 disappears, and the housing 21 can be pulled upwards. (Refer to...) Figure 6 As the box 21 moves upward, the limiting rod 42 moves downward relative to the box 21, thereby sliding out along the sliding part 2122 to disengage from the box 21.

[0036] One end of the guide portion 2121 is smoothly connected to the sliding surface 214 and / or the transition surface 217, so that the limiting rod 42 can enter the guide portion 2121 from the sliding surface 214 and / or the transition surface 217. The other end is bent and connected to the front end of the sliding portion 2122. The bent part of the guide portion 2121 forms an isolation platform 2123, which can prevent the limiting rod 42 from returning to the guide portion 2121 and the limiting step 215 when the box 21 is taken out upward. The depth of the front end of the sliding portion 2122 is greater than the depth of the end of the sliding portion 2122. The end of the sliding portion 2122 is smoothly connected to the surface of the blocking platform 216. Therefore, when the box 21 is taken out upward, the limiting rod 42 will gradually move from the sliding groove 212 to the surface of the blocking platform 216, thereby releasing all connection and limitation of the box 21.

[0037] The swing arm 41 includes an upper swing portion 411 and a lower swing portion 412, with the upper swing portion 411 and the lower swing portion 412 located at the top and bottom, respectively. The upper swing portion 411 is connected to the limiting rod 42. To ensure that when the box body 21 is inserted downward into the mounting groove 11, the limiting rod 42 is positioned exactly at the corresponding position of the sliding groove 211, the snap fastener assembly 4 also includes a return spring 44, which is disposed within the mounting groove 11, with one end of the return spring 44 connected to the bottom of the mounting groove 11. The other end is connected to the lower part 412. When the limiting rod 42 is located in the sliding groove 211, the return spring 44 is in its original length state, so it can be smoothly embedded in the sliding groove 211. When the limiting rod 42 is located in the sliding out groove 212, the return spring 44 is in a stretched state. When the limiting rod 42 slides out from the sliding out groove 212 to the surface of the limiting platform 213, the return spring 44 will drive the limiting rod 42 to return to its original position, so as to facilitate the next installation of the box 21.

[0038] Furthermore, the snap fastener assembly 4 also includes a push block 43, which is fixed to the limiting platform 213 and disposed in the sliding groove 211 on the side away from the sliding out groove 212. The upper swing portion 411 protrudes in the direction of the push block 43, as shown in the reference. Figure 5 When the box 21 is pressed down further, the push block 43 pushes the swing rod 41 to swing towards the sliding groove 212, thereby causing the limiting rod 42 to enter the guide part 2121. The edge of the upper swing part 411 is arc-shaped to reduce the resistance of the push block 43 pushing the swing rod 41. When the box 21 moves downward, the upper swing part 411 can abut against the push block 43. The push block 43 and the upper swing part 411 are at a certain distance. When the box 21 is installed, the limiting rod 42 is stuck behind the limiting step 215, and the push block 43 does not contact the upper swing part 411. Only when the box 21 is pressed down further will the push block 43 contact the upper swing part 411 and push the swing rod 41.

[0039] To ensure that the limiting rod 42 can engage with the limiting step 215 and smoothly enter the guide part 2121, the snap-on assembly 4 also includes an abutment spring 45. One end of the abutment spring 45 is located on the side of the swing rod 41 away from the sliding groove 211, and the other end abuts against the inner surface of the mounting groove 11. The abutment spring 45 provides a continuous tendency for the limiting rod 42 to maintain contact with the side of the box 21. The snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device also includes an installation spring 6, which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove 11. The bottom of the box 21 abuts against the installation spring 6. When the box 21 is inserted into the mounting groove 11, it will be rebounded by the installation spring 6. Combined with the engagement of the limiting rod 42 with the limiting step 215, the box 21 can be fixed in the vertical direction. At the same time, the installation spring 6 also allows the box 21 to be quickly removed.

[0040] To facilitate the smooth downward or upward movement of the box 21 and to limit its horizontal movement, the mounting groove 11 is provided with a vertically arranged slide groove 111, and the side of the box 21 is provided with a vertically arranged slide rail 218. The slide rail 218 can be inserted into the slide groove 111, and the slide groove 111 limits the slide rail 218, thereby restricting the movement trajectory of the box 21 and ensuring stable movement, so that the limiting rod 42 can accurately act on the corresponding position.

[0041] The base 1 also includes a wiring groove 12, which is located on the side of the mounting slot 11. The external plug 51 faces the wiring groove 12, allowing the electronic wires used for electrical connection to be placed in the wiring groove 12 for concealment. The wiring groove 12 also provides space for wiring operations. In other embodiments, the external plug 51 can be used to connect the wires first, and then the mounting box 2 can be inserted into the mounting slot 11. The mounting box 2 also includes a cover 22, which is connected to the box body 21 via a snap-fit ​​221. The cover 22 enhances the waterproofness of the box body 21, further improving the safety of the battery 3.

[0042] The bottom of the box 21 is provided with a charging port 219, which is connected to the electrode of the battery 3. The base 1 is provided with a corresponding clearance hole 13, which allows an external power source to charge the battery 3 through the charging port 219. Alternatively, the box 21 can be removed and then externally charged through the charging port 219.

[0043] This invention also discloses a smart toilet seat, including the snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device described above. The snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device is installed inside the base 7 of the smart toilet seat, and the battery 3 is installed inside the housing 21. The housing 21 is installed in the mounting groove 11 of the base 1, achieving good sealing. The snap-on assembly 4 in the snap-on smart toilet seat power supply device facilitates the insertion of the mounting box 2 into the mounting groove 11, and also makes it easy to remove, making it convenient to use, install, and disassemble. The good sealing also improves the safety of the battery 3.

[0044] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power supply device for a snap-on smart toilet seat, characterized in that, The device includes a base, a mounting box, a battery, a snap fastener assembly, and an electrical connection assembly. The base is installed inside the base of the smart toilet seat. The mounting box includes a box body, and the battery is fixed inside the box body. The base includes a mounting slot, and the box body can be inserted into the mounting slot. The snap fastener assembly is located in the mounting slot and can be connected to the box body. The box body has a sliding groove and a sliding groove on its side. The snap fastener assembly includes a swing rod and a push block. The push block is located on the same side of the box body as the sliding groove. One end of the swing rod is hinged to the mounting groove, and the other end is provided with a limiting rod. The limiting rod can be embedded in the sliding groove and can prevent the box body from coming out of the mounting groove. The push block can push the limiting rod from the sliding groove into the sliding groove. The limiting rod can slide out of the sliding groove and release the restriction on the box body. The electrical connection assembly includes an external plug, which is detachably inserted through the side of the housing. The portion of the external plug located inside the housing is electrically connected to the electrodes of the battery, and the portion of the external plug located outside the housing is electrically connected to the electrical components of the smart toilet seat. The side of the box body is provided with a limiting platform and a sliding surface. The limiting platform is located at the lower part of the box body, and the sliding surface is located at the upper part of the box body. The sliding surface is recessed into the side surface of the box body. A limiting step is provided between the sliding surface and the limiting platform. The sliding groove is vertically provided in the limiting platform. The limiting rod protrudes towards the sliding groove. After the limiting rod slides into the sliding groove, it can be locked onto the limiting step to form a limit.

2. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the box body is also provided with a blocking platform, which is located on one side of the limiting platform. The blocking platform is flush with the outer surface of the limiting platform. There is a transition surface with an arc transition between the sliding surface and the blocking platform. The sliding groove includes a guide part and a sliding part. The guide part is located on the transition surface, and the sliding part is located on the blocking platform. The limiting rod can enter the guide part from the limiting step and slide out from the sliding part.

3. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the guide portion is smoothly connected to the sliding surface, and the other end is bent and connected to the front end of the sliding portion. The bent part of the guide portion forms an isolation platform. The depth of the front end of the sliding portion is greater than the depth of the end of the sliding portion. The end of the sliding portion is smoothly connected to the surface of the blocking platform.

4. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 3, characterized in that, The swing arm includes an upper swing portion and a lower swing portion. The upper swing portion is connected to the limiting rod. The spring buckle assembly also includes a return spring. The return spring is disposed in the mounting groove. One end of the return spring is connected to the bottom of the mounting groove, and the other end is connected to the lower swing portion. When the limiting rod is located in the sliding groove, the return spring is in its original length state. When the limiting rod is located in the sliding out groove, the return spring is in a stretched state.

5. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 4, characterized in that, The push block is fixed on the limiting platform and located in the sliding groove on the side away from the sliding out groove. The upper swing portion protrudes in the direction of the push block, and the edge of the protruding part of the upper swing portion is arc-shaped. When the box moves downward, the protruding part of the upper swing portion can abut against the push block.

6. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap fastener assembly also includes an abutment spring, one end of which is located on the side of the rocker arm away from the sliding groove, and the other end abuts against the inner surface of the mounting groove.

7. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting spring, which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove, and the bottom of the box body can abut against the mounting spring.

8. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove is provided with a vertically arranged sliding groove, and the side of the box is provided with a vertically arranged sliding rail, which can be inserted into the sliding groove.

9. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is also provided with a wire placement groove, which is located on the side of the mounting groove. The external plug is positioned facing the wire placement groove, and the electronic wires used for electrical connection can be placed in the wire placement groove.

10. The power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation box also includes a lid, which is connected to the box body by a snap fastener.

11. A smart toilet seat, characterized in that, Includes the power supply device for the snap-on smart toilet seat as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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