Bathroom light-adjustable glass door and light-adjustable method

Abstract

The application provides a bathroom light-adjustable glass door and a light-adjustable method. The bathroom light-adjustable glass door comprises a door frame, a rotating shaft structure, a first light-adjustable door body and a power supply control device, and an inductor is arranged on the door frame; the rotating shaft structure is provided with a wire hole; the first light-adjustable door body comprises a frame and a glass body, the frame is provided with a mounting groove, the glass body comprises a conductive part, the conductive part is embedded in the mounting groove, and one side of the frame provided with the mounting groove is rotationally connected with the door frame through the rotating shaft structure; the power supply control device is mounted on the door frame, wires on the power supply control device pass through the wire hole and extend into the mounting groove, and are electrically connected with the conductive part; the inductor is used for sensing the position of the first light-adjustable door body, and the power supply control device is configured to change the on-off state of the conductive part according to the position of the first light-adjustable door body. The bathroom light-adjustable glass door can improve the safety of light adjustment. The light-adjustable method can improve the flexibility of light adjustment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bathroom glass dimming control technology, specifically to a bathroom dimming glass door and dimming method. Background Technology

[0002] Frosted glass has both a frosted and transparent state depending on whether the power is on or off, which can better meet the user's needs for privacy and light transmission in the bathroom. Bathrooms can choose to install hinged or sliding doors with frosted glass to achieve the function of frosting when the door is closed and being transparent when the door is open. Hinged doors open and close by rotating the door body relative to the door frame. However, long-term rotation of the door body and the door frame can easily damage the wires used for power supply, affecting the normal function of the frosted glass. Damaged wires also pose a risk of leakage, resulting in poor safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a bathroom dimming glass door that effectively protects wires and improves the safety of using frosted glass.

[0004] This application also proposes a dimming method for controlling the dimming glass door of the aforementioned bathroom.

[0005] A bathroom dimming glass door according to a first aspect of this application includes a door frame, a pivot structure, a first dimming door body, and a power supply control device.

[0006] The door frame is equipped with sensors;

[0007] The shaft structure is equipped with wiring holes;

[0008] The first dimming door body includes a frame and a glass body. The frame is provided with a mounting groove, and the glass body includes a conductive component. The conductive component is embedded in the mounting groove, and the frame is rotatably connected to the door frame through a pivot structure.

[0009] The power supply control device is installed on the door frame. The wires on the power supply control device pass through the wiring hole and extend into the mounting groove, and are electrically connected to the conductive parts. The power supply control device is also communicatively connected to the sensing parts.

[0010] The sensor is used to sense the position of the first dimming gate, and the power supply control device is configured to change the on / off state of the conductive element according to the position of the first dimming gate.

[0011] The bathroom dimming glass door according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: The communication connection between the sensor and the power supply control device enables power to be cut off when the door is closed, causing the glass to become frosted, and power to be supplied when the door is opened, causing the glass to become transparent, thus meeting the user's needs for privacy and light transmission in the bathroom environment. The wiring hole and mounting groove can accommodate the wires, effectively preventing wire leakage and ensuring the safety of the dimming power supply. The power supply control device is electrically connected to the conductive component, and the conductive component on the glass is embedded in the mounting groove. When the frame rotates relative to the door frame, it is less likely to pull on the wires, which helps to ensure the integrity of the wires and ensures the normal dimming function of the bathroom dimming glass door.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the door frame includes a connector, a first profile and a second profile. The first profile is connected to the second profile through the connector. The first profile is provided with a first groove, which is located on the side opposite to the connector.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, both the first profile and the second profile are provided with connecting grooves, and the connector is received in the connecting grooves.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the door frame includes a first profile, and a second groove is provided on the side of the first profile away from the frame, and the sensor is installed in the second groove.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, each side of the frame near the glass body is provided with a mounting groove, and each edge of the glass body is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the bathroom dimming glass door also includes a second dimming door body, which is fixedly connected to the door frame. The first dimming door body and the second dimming door body are used to jointly enclose the installation area defined by the door frame.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the door frame further includes a third profile that divides the installation area into a first installation area and a second installation area. The first dimming door body is located in the first installation area, and the second dimming door body is located in the second installation area. The second dimming door body is fixedly connected to the third profile.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this application, the door frame further includes a first magnetic attractor, and the first dimming door body further includes a second magnetic attractor. The first magnetic attractor is located on the side of the door frame near the edge, and the second magnetic attractor is located on the side of the edge near the door frame, so that the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are correspondingly arranged.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, the bathroom dimming glass door also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to a power supply control device and is used to change the on / off state of the power supply control device and the conductive components.

[0020] According to some embodiments of this application, the power supply control device further includes at least one of a radio frequency component and a WiFi component.

[0021] The dimming method according to the second aspect of this application is used to control the dimming glass door of the bathroom in any of the above embodiments to dim, and the dimming method includes four steps: detection, judgment, power supply, power on and power off.

[0022] Detection: The position of the first dimming door is detected by a sensor installed on the door frame, and a detection signal is transmitted to the power supply control device based on the position of the first dimming door.

[0023] Power supply determination: The power supply control device determines whether the first dimming door is in the open or closed state based on the detection signal;

[0024] Power supply: The first dimming door body includes a conductive element extending in a vertical direction. When the door is open, the power supply control device supplies power to the conductive element so that the first dimming door body becomes transparent.

[0025] Power outage: When the door is closed, the power supply control device disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive parts, so that the first dimming door body is in a frosted state.

[0026] The dimming method according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: This dimming method enables power to be supplied to the conductive component when the door is opened, causing the first dimming door body to switch to a transparent state; and disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive component when the door is closed, causing the first dimming door body to switch to a frosted state. This solution detects the position of the first dimming door body using a sensor installed on the door frame, effectively avoiding the problem of vibration of the first dimming door body caused by forceful door slamming, which would affect the detection sensitivity of the sensor, thus ensuring the stability of the first dimming door body when it is in a frosted state. Furthermore, supplying power to the conductive component in this dimming method helps to make the electric field more uniform across the first dimming door body, improving the clarity of the first dimming door body in the transparent state, and thus allowing for better light transmission.

[0027] According to the dimming method of this application embodiment, in the power-on step, after the power supply control device supplies power to the conductive component for a preset time, the power supply control device disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive component.

[0028] According to the dimming method of this application embodiment, a radio frequency component is installed in the power supply control device. The radio frequency component receives a first control signal from the controller to control the electrical connection between the power supply control device and the conductive component. Relative to the detection signal, the power supply control device preferentially controls the electrical connection with the conductive component according to the first control signal.

[0029] According to the dimming method of this application embodiment, a WiFi component is installed in the power supply control device, and the second control signal sent by the APP is received through the WiFi component. The second control signal is used to control the electrical connection between the power supply control device and the conductive component.

[0030] Additional aspects and advantages of this application 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 this application. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a bathroom dimming glass door according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply control device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the inverter according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the sensing element in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the power supply control device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the controller and handle in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a front view of a bathroom dimming glass door according to an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Reference numerals: door frame 100, sensor 110, pivot structure 120, wiring hole 121, connector 130, first profile 140, first groove 141, second groove 142, second profile 150, connecting groove 160, installation area 170, first installation area 171, second installation area 172, third profile 180, first magnetic suction element 190;

[0041] The components include: a first dimming door body 200, a frame 210, a mounting groove 211, a glass body 220, a conductive component 221, a second magnetic component 230, a handle 240, and a controller 250.

[0042] Power supply control device 300, control unit 310, power supply unit 320, inverter 330;

[0043] Second dimming gate 400. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown 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 are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, 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 application 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 application.

[0046] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0047] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0048] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the 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.

[0049] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0050] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2According to an embodiment of this application, a bathroom dimming glass door includes a door frame 100, a pivot structure 120, a first dimming door body 200, and a power supply control device 300. The door frame 100 is provided with a sensor 110 for sensing the position of the first dimming door body 200. The pivot structure 120 is provided with a wiring hole 121 for wiring of wires electrically connected to the first dimming door body 200. The first dimming door body 200 includes a frame 210 and a glass body 220. The frame 210 is provided with a mounting groove 211. The glass body 220 includes a conductive element 221, which is embedded in the mounting groove 211. The frame 210 is rotatably connected to the door frame 100 through the pivot structure 120. The power supply control device 300 is installed on the door frame 100. The wires on the power supply control device 300 pass through the wiring hole 121 and extend into the mounting groove 211, and the wires are electrically connected to the conductive element 221. The power supply control device 300 is also communicatively connected to the sensor 110.

[0051] The sensor 110 is used to sense the position of the first dimming door 200, and the power supply control device 300 is configured to change the on / off state of the conductive element 221 according to the position of the first dimming door 200. It should be noted that the position of the first dimming door 200 includes both the closed and open states. When the first dimming door 200 is closed, the sensor 110 can sense its position; when the first dimming door 200 is open, the sensor 110 cannot sense its position. In other words, the sensor 110 senses both positions of the first dimming door 200, and the power supply control device 300 changes the on / off state of the conductive element 221 based on these two positions. Therefore, when the first dimming door 200 rotates relative to the door frame 100, the wiring hole 121 and the mounting groove 211 collect the wires, providing protection and effectively mitigating pulling or squeezing of the wires during opening and closing, thus ensuring the integrity of the wires.

[0052] In some other embodiments, the first dimming door body 200 includes a side extending in a horizontal direction and a side extending in a vertical direction, with the side extending in the vertical direction being longer than the side extending in the horizontal direction. A conductive element 221 is provided on the glass body 220, which can be extended in the vertical direction and has a longer length than the side extending in the horizontal direction. A mounting groove 211 is provided on the frame 210, and the conductive element 221 is embedded in the mounting groove 211. In the horizontal direction, the frame 210 is rotatably connected to the door frame 100 through a pivot structure 120. The frame 210 rotates relative to the door frame 100 about an axis extending in the vertical direction, and the pivot structure 120 is located close to the axis extending in the vertical direction. Specifically, when the door is opened and closed, the first dimming door body 200 and the door frame 100 rotate around a vertical axis. When rotating by the same angle, the closer the door body 200 is to the vertical axis, the shorter the movement path of the first dimming door body 200 relative to the door frame 100. The conductive element 221 is also located on the side of the glass body 220 close to the vertical axis, which effectively reduces the pulling of the wires when the door is opened and closed, and ensures the stability of the power supply control device 300 to the conductive element 221.

[0053] It should be noted that the glass body 220 is a frosted glass. The structure of the frosted glass mainly involves solidifying the dimming film between two pieces of transparent glass to form a sandwich structure. The conductive component 221 is a conductor used by the dimming film to connect to the power supply. When the power is applied, the polymer liquid crystal material on the dimming film rearranges in an orderly manner, making the dimming film transparent (transmittance > 82%). When the power is off, the polymer liquid crystal material on the dimming film returns to a disordered state, making the dimming film frosted.

[0054] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In other embodiments, the conductive element 221 is located on the relatively long side of the first dimming gate body 200. The first dimming gate body 200 includes two conductive elements 221 along the horizontal direction. One conductive element 221 is located on the side close to the rotating shaft structure 120, and the other conductive element 221 is located on the side opposite to the rotating shaft structure 120. That is, the two conductive elements 221 are located on opposite sides of the glass body 220. The power supply control device 300 is electrically connected to the two conductive elements 221 through wires. By supplying power through the two conductive elements 221, the uniformity of the electric field applied to the glass body 220 can be further improved, so that the light transmittance at various points on the glass body 220 tends to be similar, and the light transmission effect is better.

[0055] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the power supply control device 300 includes a control unit 310 and a power supply unit 320. The control unit 310 and the power supply unit 320 are connected. The power supply unit 320 is connected to a power source and is electrically connected to the conductive element 221. The power supply unit 320 may be equipped with a leakage protection device to ensure power supply safety. The control unit 310 is used to receive the position information of the first dimming door 200 sensed by the sensing element 110 and control the on / off of the electrical connection between the power supply unit 320 and the conductive element 221 according to the position information.

[0056] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the power supply control device 300 further includes an inverter 330. The power supply unit 320 is electrically connected to the conductive element 221 through the inverter 330. The power supply unit 320 and the inverter 330 work together to provide stable AC power to the conductive element 221, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the dimming film. The inverter 330 can be installed in a vertical configuration to facilitate timely drainage when water enters the device.

[0057] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the door frame 100 includes a connector 130, a first profile 140 and a second profile 150. The first profile 140 has a first groove 141 on the side near the frame 210. The first groove 141 is used to accommodate wires. The second profile 150 is connected to the side of the first profile 140 other than the side with the first groove 141 through the connector 130. This avoids the connector 130 encroaching on the internal space of the first profile 140 and makes it easier to open a larger first groove 141 on the first profile 140 for wire routing.

[0058] Specifically, the first profile 140 extends horizontally, and the second profile 150 extends vertically. The first profile 140 has a first groove 141 for storing wires and preventing them from being exposed. The connector 130 is used to connect the first profile 140 and the second profile 150. The connector 130 is connected to the side of the first profile 140 where the first groove 141 is not provided, so as to prevent the connector 130 from encroaching on the space of the first groove 141. While ensuring the connection between the first profile 140 and the second profile 150, it provides more storage space for the wires and facilitates better wire routing.

[0059] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, both the first profile 140 and the second profile 150 are provided with connecting grooves 160, and the connector 130 is received in the connecting grooves 160 to connect the first profile 140 and the second profile 150. The connection grooves 160 are provided so that the connector 130 does not protrude outward from the outer surface of the first profile 140 and the second profile 150, which facilitates the installation of the door frame 100 composed of the first profile 140 and the second profile 150.

[0060] It should be noted that the door frame 100 is installed flush against the wall. The protrusions on the door frame 100 may affect the fit between the door frame 100 and the wall. Receiving the connector 130 in the connecting groove 160 helps the surface of the door frame 100 fit against the wall and improves the airtightness of the bathroom.

[0061] refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the door frame 100 includes a first profile 140, and a second groove 142 is provided on the side of the first profile 140 opposite to the side frame 210. The sensor 110 is installed in the second groove 142, which effectively avoids the sensor 110 from protruding outward and ensures that the door frame 100 fits snugly against the wall. The sensor 110 is used to sense the position of the first dimming door body 200, and the wire connected to the sensor 110 can also be stored in the second groove 142 to protect the wire.

[0062] refer to Figures 1 to 6 It should be noted that the number of second grooves 142 can be one or more. The second grooves 142 can also be used to install the rotating shaft structure 120, the power supply control device 300, and the connecting wires between these structures, contributing to a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing overall appearance of the bathroom's dimming glass. Furthermore, the high humidity in the bathroom environment makes exposed wires prone to wear and tear. In high humidity, damaged wires are more likely to leak electricity, affecting user safety. Concealed wiring helps protect the wires, ensuring their integrity, and also isolates them from moisture, effectively preventing leakage and ensuring user safety.

[0063] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the frame 210 is provided with a mounting groove 211 on the side near the glass body 220, and each edge of the glass body 220 is embedded in the mounting groove 211, which effectively increases the stability of the glass body 220 installation. In addition, the glass body 220 leads out the conductive element 221 from the edge, and the mounting groove 211 can accommodate the conductive element 221. By encapsulating the conductive element 221 in the mounting groove 211, moisture intrusion can be effectively prevented and the service life of the glass body 220 can be extended.

[0064] It should be noted that when encapsulating the conductive component 221, the gap between the glass body 220 and the frame 210 is usually filled with glass glue to prevent moisture from entering the mounting groove 211. The mounting groove 211 can also accommodate wires to ensure power supply to the conductive component 221.

[0065] refer to Figure 1In some embodiments, the bathroom dimming glass door further includes a second dimming door body 400, which is fixedly connected to the door frame 100. The first dimming door body 200 and the second dimming door body 400 are used to jointly enclose the installation area 170 defined by the door frame 100. By providing an openable first dimming door body 200 and a fixed second dimming door body 400, the partition range of the bathroom dimming glass door can be expanded to adapt to the partition needs of bathroom spaces of different sizes. The second dimming door body 400 is electrically connected to the power supply control device 300 via a wire. Both the first dimming door body 200 and the second dimming door body 400 maintain the same electrical connection state with the power supply control device 300, that is, the first dimming door body 200 and the second dimming door body 400 can be in a frosted state or a transparent state at the same time, which is beneficial to meet the user's need for state switching.

[0066] refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the door frame 100 further includes a third profile 180, which divides the installation area 170 into a first installation area 171 and a second installation area 172. The first dimming door body 200 is located in the first installation area 171, and the second dimming door body 400 is located in the second installation area 172. The second dimming door body 400 is fixedly connected to the third profile 180, which helps to increase the stability of the frame 210. The third profile 180 also separates the first dimming door body 200 from the second dimming door body 400, preventing the first dimming door body 200 from colliding with the second dimming door body 400 when opening and closing, thereby improving the safety of the bathroom dimming glass door.

[0067] refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the door frame 100 further includes a first magnetic 190, and the first dimming door body 200 further includes a second magnetic 230. The first magnetic 190 is located on the side of the door frame 100 near the edge 210, and the second magnetic 230 is located on the side of the edge 210 near the door frame 100, so that the first magnetic 190 and the second magnetic 230 are correspondingly arranged. When the first dimming door body 200 is closed relative to the door frame 100, the first magnetic 190 and the second magnetic 230 attract each other, reducing the swing of the first dimming door body 200 when closing the door. After the first magnetic 190 and the second magnetic 230 attract each other, the first dimming door body 200 is not easy to rotate relative to the door frame 100, which is beneficial to ensuring the user's privacy.

[0068] Specifically, the first magnetic attractor 190 is located on the side of the door frame 100 near the first dimming door body 200, and the second magnetic attractor 230 is located on the side of the frame 210 near the door frame 100. The first magnetic attractor 190 can be a magnetic strip extending in a vertical direction, and the second magnetic attractor 230 can also be a magnetic strip extending in a vertical direction. It should be noted that the first dimming door body 200 includes a shorter side extending in a horizontal direction and a longer side extending in a vertical direction. The vertical extension of the first magnetic attractor 190 and the second magnetic attractor 230 is beneficial to increasing the mutual attraction area, improving the attraction force, and ensuring the stability after the door is closed.

[0069] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the bathroom dimming glass door also includes a controller 250, which is electrically connected to the power supply control device 300 and is used to change the on / off state of the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221. That is, the controller 250 can control the on / off state of the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221 when the first dimming door body 200 is in any position, so as to realize the switching between the glass body 220 in the frosted state and the transparent state, which can better meet the user's state switching needs.

[0070] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In other embodiments, the controller 250 is wirelessly connected to the power supply control device 300. Within the wireless communication range, the controller 250 can be placed anywhere to send control commands to the power supply control device 300 to change the power supply status between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221. The control commands issued by the controller 250 have the highest control authority over the power supply control device 300. That is, no matter where the first dimming door 200 is located, the power supply control device 300 will execute the control commands issued by the controller 250 to change the electrical connection status with the conductive element 221 according to the control commands. Combined with the automatic power-off control method when opening and closing the door, a more flexible switching method between the atomized state and the transparent state is provided so that the electrical connection between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221 can be disconnected in an emergency.

[0071] It should be noted that the controller 250 and the power supply control device 300 can achieve wireless communication connection through infrared, ultrasonic, radio and Bluetooth methods. Setting the controller 250 to control the power supply control device 300 improves the flexibility of control state switching.

[0072] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8In other embodiments, the controller 250 is magnetic, and the glass body 220 is provided with a handle 240. The handle 240 is provided to facilitate opening and closing the door. The material of the handle 240 may include at least one of the materials that can be magnetically attracted, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel. The controller 250 is attached to the handle 240 to facilitate the placement of the controller 250. The controller 250 can also be attached to other magnetically attracted locations, which helps to increase the flexibility of the placement of the controller 250.

[0073] Specifically, a handle 240 is also provided on the first dimming door body 200. The bathroom dimming glass door also includes a controller 250. The conductive element 221 extends vertically. In the horizontal direction, the handle 240 is located on the side of the glass body 220 away from the conductive element 221. That is, in the horizontal direction, the conductive element 221 is located on the side of the glass body 220 near the pivot structure 120, and the handle 240 is located on the side of the glass body 220 away from the conductive element 221, making it convenient to grip the handle 240 to open and close the door. The controller 250 can be attached to the handle 240, and the controller 250 can control the electrical connection between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221.

[0074] refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the power supply control device 300 also includes at least one of a radio frequency component and a WiFi component. Both the radio frequency component and the WiFi component can provide the power supply control device 300 with more control options. For example, if the power supply control device 300 includes a radio frequency component, the user can send a radio frequency signal through the controller 250 to control the power supply control device 300 to manually switch the electrical connection state between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221. Even when the sensing element 110 is damaged, the normal switching between the atomized state and the transparent state can still be guaranteed.

[0075] refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the power supply control device 300 includes a WiFi component for receiving WiFi signals. The power supply control device 300 can be remotely controlled by installing an APP on a mobile device such as a mobile phone. The APP can display the current status of the glass body 220, which helps to improve the flexibility of state switching.

[0076] refer to Figures 1 to 3In other embodiments, the power supply control device 300 includes a WiFi component and a radio frequency component. The power supply control device 300 can be controlled by communicating with the WiFi component through an APP on a mobile device, and can also be controlled by communicating with the radio frequency component through the controller 250. Thus, the bathroom dimming glass door includes three control state switching methods: automatic state switching by sensing the position of the first dimming door body 200 by the sensor 110, manual state switching by communicating with the WiFi component through the mobile device via an APP, and manual state switching by communicating with the radio frequency component through the controller 250. This further improves the dimming flexibility of the bathroom dimming glass door.

[0077] It should be noted that communication connections via radio frequency signals and WiFi signals are achievable by those skilled in the art based on the existing control module functions, and the control principles and methods will not be elaborated here.

[0078] refer to Figures 1 to 8 According to the dimming method of this application embodiment, there are four steps: detection, power supply determination, power on, and power off. In the detection step, the position of the first dimming door 200 is detected by the sensor 110 installed on the door frame 100, and the detection signal is transmitted to the power supply control device 300 according to the position of the first dimming door 200. In the power supply determination step, the power supply control device 300 determines whether the first dimming door 200 is in an open or closed state according to the detection signal. In the power on step, the first dimming door 200 includes a conductive element 221 extending in a vertical direction, and power is supplied to the conductive element 221 in the open state to make the first dimming door 200 transparent, increasing the transparency of the bathroom. In the power off step, in the closed state, the power supply control device 300 disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive element 221 to make the first dimming door 200 atomized, ensuring the user's privacy.

[0079] The distinction between the transparent and atomized states is based on the characteristics of the atomized glass dimming film. When power is applied, the polymer liquid crystal material on the dimming film rearranges in an orderly manner, making the dimming film transparent (transmittance > 82%). When power is de-energized, the polymer liquid crystal material on the dimming film returns to a disordered state, making the dimming film atomized.

[0080] Specifically, the detection signals include a trigger signal when the first dimming door 200 is detected and a release signal when the first dimming door 200 is not detected. The sensing element 110 can be a magnetic switch, a Hall effect sensor, an infrared sensor, etc. Taking the sensing element 110 as a magnetic switch as an example, the sensing element 110 is installed on the door frame 100, and a magnet is installed on the first dimming door 200. When the first dimming door 200 is closed relative to the door frame 100, the magnet is within the sensing range of the sensing element 110, and the sensing element 110 outputs a trigger signal. The power supply control device 300 receives the trigger signal and determines that the first dimming door 200 is in the closed state. The power supply control device 300 disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive element 221. After losing power, the first dimming door 200 becomes atomized, protecting user privacy.

[0081] When the first dimming door 200 is opened relative to the door frame 100, the magnet is outside the sensing range of the sensor 110. The sensor 110 outputs a release signal, the power supply control device 300 receives the trigger signal and determines that the first dimming door 200 is in the open state. The power supply control device 300 supplies power to the conductive element 221. After being powered on, the first dimming door 200 becomes transparent, which makes it easier to observe the environment inside the bathroom, increases the light in the bathroom, and accelerates the evaporation of moisture in the bathroom.

[0082] It should be noted that the conductive element 221 is located on the side of the glass body 220 extending vertically. Compared with the side of the glass body 220 extending horizontally, the conductive element 221 has a longer length. Therefore, the conductive element 221, located on the side of the glass body 220 extending vertically, supplies power to the glass body 220 and can apply a more uniform electric field to the glass body 220, making the light transmittance of the glass body 220 more uniform in the transparent state.

[0083] In other embodiments, the first dimming door 200 can rotate relative to the door frame 100 about a vertical axis. In the horizontal direction, the conductive element 221 is located on the side of the first dimming door 200 close to the vertical axis. The power supply control device 300 supplies power to the conductive element 221 through a wire. When the door is opened and closed, it can effectively reduce the pulling on the wire and take into account both the uniformity of the electric field applied to the glass body 220 and the integrity of the wire.

[0084] refer to Figures 1 to 8 In some embodiments, during the power-on step, after the power supply control device 300 supplies power to the conductive element 221 for a preset time, the power supply control device 300 disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive element 221, so as to better balance the light transmission of the bathroom and energy saving. The preset time can be adjusted according to the user's actual needs.

[0085] It should be noted that delay / timing control is a feedback loop component widely used in industrial control applications, such as time relays and delay relays. Internally, it typically includes timers and triggers. When an input signal triggers the relay, the timer starts counting, and after a preset delay time, the relay's output action is triggered. In this embodiment, the power supply control device 300 achieves the cooperation between the sensing element 110, the power supply control device 300, and the first dimming gate 200 through a delay / timing power-off mechanism. This is something that can be achieved by those skilled in the art based on existing delay / timing module functions; the control principle and method will not be elaborated here.

[0086] refer to Figures 1 to 8 In some embodiments, the bathroom dimming glass door also includes a controller 250. The power supply control device 300 is equipped with a radio frequency component. The radio frequency component receives a first control signal from the controller 250. In contrast to the detection signal, the power supply control device 300 prioritizes controlling the electrical connection with the conductive element 221 according to the first control signal, so as to ensure that the user has the highest control authority to switch between the atomized state and the transparent state through the controller 250.

[0087] It should be noted that the switching between the atomized state and the transparent state is achieved by switching the electrical connection between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221. The controller 250 can disconnect the electrical connection between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive element 221 under any circumstances, which is beneficial to ensuring user safety. In addition, the controller 250 can also be used as a wireless control method to provide a wider range of control options.

[0088] refer to Figures 1 to 8 In some embodiments, the power supply control device 300 is equipped with a WiFi component. During dimming, the WiFi component receives a second control signal from an app on the mobile device. This second control signal controls the electrical connection between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive component 221, making dimming more flexible. The duration of the atomized or transparent state can also be set on the app to meet the user's needs for maintaining the desired state.

[0089] refer to Figures 1 to 8In other embodiments, the dimming method includes three control means: the first is to sense the position of the first dimming gate 200 through the sensor 110, so as to change the power supply control device 300 and the conductive component 221 according to the position of the first dimming gate 200; the second is to install a WiFi component on the power supply control device 300, so as to realize the power supply control device 300 and the conductive component 221 control through an APP on a mobile device; the third is to install a radio frequency component on the power supply control device 300, so as to realize the power supply control device 300 and the conductive component 221 control through the controller 250. These three control means further improve the flexibility of dimming, making it easier for users to dim in different scenarios and improving the user's dimming experience.

[0090] It should be noted that among the three control methods mentioned above, the third one can be set to have the highest control authority. That is, regardless of the state of the bathroom dimming glass door, the controller 250 can control the power supply control device 300 and the conductive component 221 to directly cut off the electrical connection between the power supply control device 300 and the conductive component 221 in an emergency, which is beneficial to ensuring the safety of users.

[0091] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A bathroom dimming glass door, characterized in that, include: The door frame is equipped with sensors; The first dimming door body includes a frame and a glass body. The frame is provided with a mounting groove on the side near the glass body. Each edge of the glass body is embedded in the mounting groove. The glass body includes a conductive element, which is embedded in the mounting groove. The rotating shaft structure is provided with a wiring hole for the wiring of the wires that are electrically connected to the first dimming door body. The frame is rotatably connected to the door frame through the rotating shaft structure. A power supply control device is installed on the door frame. The wires on the power supply control device pass through the wiring hole and extend into the mounting groove, and are electrically connected to the conductive element. The power supply control device is also communicatively connected to the sensing element. The sensing element is used to sense the position of the first dimming door body, and the power supply control device is configured to change the on / off state of the conductive element according to the position of the first dimming door body. The door frame includes a connector, a first profile, and a second profile. The first profile has a first groove on the side near the frame. The second profile is connected to the side of the first profile other than the first groove via the connector. Both the first and second profiles have connecting grooves. The connector is received in the connecting groove. The first profile has a second groove on the side away from the frame. The first groove is used to accommodate a wire. The sensor is installed in the second groove.

2. The bathroom dimming glass door according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bathroom dimming glass door also includes a second dimming door body, which is fixedly connected to the door frame. The first dimming door body and the second dimming door body are used to jointly enclose the installation area defined by the door frame.

3. The bathroom dimming glass door according to claim 2, characterized in that, The door frame also includes a third profile, which divides the installation area into a first installation area and a second installation area. The first dimming door body is located in the first installation area, the second dimming door body is located in the second installation area, and the second dimming door body is fixedly connected to the third profile.

4. The bathroom dimming glass door according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door frame also includes a first magnetic attractor, and the first dimming door body also includes a second magnetic attractor. The first magnetic attractor is located on the side of the door frame near the edge, and the second magnetic attractor is located on the side of the edge near the door frame, so that the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are correspondingly set.

5. The bathroom dimming glass door according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bathroom dimming glass door also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the power supply control device and is used to change the on / off state of the power supply control device and the conductive component.

6. The bathroom dimming glass door according to claim 5, characterized in that, The power supply control device also includes at least one of a radio frequency component and a WiFi component.

7. A dimming method, applied to a bathroom dimming glass door according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, include: Detection: The position of the first dimming door body is detected by a sensor installed on the door frame, and the detection signal is transmitted to the power supply control device according to the position of the first dimming door body; Power supply determination: The power supply control device determines whether the first dimming door is in an open or closed state based on the detection signal; Power supply: The first dimming door body includes a conductive element extending in a vertical direction. In the open state, the power supply control device supplies power to the conductive element so that the first dimming door body becomes transparent. Power outage: In the closed state, the power supply control device disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive component, so that the first dimming door body presents a fogged state.

8. The dimming method according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the power-on step, after the power supply control device supplies power to the conductive component for a preset time, the power supply control device disconnects the electrical connection with the conductive component.

9. The dimming method according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a controller, and the power supply control device is equipped with a radio frequency component. The radio frequency component receives a first control signal issued by the controller. Relative to the detection signal, the power supply control device prioritizes controlling the on / off of the electrical connection with the conductive component according to the first control signal.

10. The dimming method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The power supply control device is equipped with a WiFi component, which receives a second control signal from the APP. The second control signal is used to control the electrical connection between the power supply control device and the conductive component.

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