Energy-saving closestool system and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an energy-saving closestool system and a using method thereof. The energy-saving closestool system comprises a closestool body, a dirt collecting box, at least one distance sensor, a closestool cushion, an opening module, a closestool cover and a touch control unit. And the sewage collection tank is arranged below the closestool body. The distance sensor is arranged on the closestool body to sense that a user is adjacent to the closestool body or is not adjacent to the closestool body. The closestool cushion is arranged at the opening of the closestool body. The opening module is arranged at the top end of the closestool body and is coupled with the closestool cushion. The toilet lid is arranged at the top end of the toilet seat cushion and covers the opening of the toilet body in a normally closed mode, a plurality of cleaning holes are formed in the side, facing the toilet body, of the toilet lid, and the toilet lid is coupled with the opening module. The touch control unit is electrically connected with the distance sensor and the starting module. The touch control unit is used for controlling the actuation of each part of the energy-saving closestool system, so that the closestool has water-saving and energy-saving effects, and the energy-saving effect is further achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an energy-saving toilet system and a method for using the same, and more particularly to a toilet system and a method for using the same that can achieve energy and water conservation. Background Art

[0002] At present, with climate change, water resources are becoming increasingly scarce, and how to utilize water resources more effectively is a question that needs to be considered.

[0003] The use of water resources can be roughly divided into industrial water, daily life water and agricultural water, among which daily life water is very important for people. However, in daily life water, toilet water consumption should be the largest, and toilets in toilets are at the forefront.

[0004] Nowadays, toilets are designed to use a certain amount of water, so some users reduce the number of times the toilet is flushed to reduce water consumption, but this also causes trouble in people's daily lives due to the odor of the toilet.

[0005] In summary, existing toilets still have problems of odor, energy waste and water waste during use. How to improve the above problems has become a project that the industry is currently considering for improvement and innovation. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the inventors of the present invention have successfully developed the energy-saving toilet system and the use method thereof after research and experiments.

[0007] The present invention provides an energy-saving toilet system, which includes a toilet body, a sewage collecting tank, at least one distance sensor, a toilet seat, an opening module, a toilet cover and a touch control unit.

[0008] The top end of the toilet body includes an opening, and the bottom end of the toilet body has a sewage outlet.

[0009] The sewage collecting box is arranged below the toilet body and communicates with the interior of the toilet body through the sewage outlet.

[0010] The distance sensor is arranged on the toilet body to sense whether a user is close to or no longer close to the toilet body.

[0011] The toilet seat is arranged at the opening of the toilet body.

[0012] The opening module is arranged on the top of the toilet body and is coupled to the toilet seat.

[0013] The toilet cover is arranged on the top of the toilet seat cushion, covering the opening of the toilet body in a normally closed manner, and a side of the toilet cover facing the toilet body contains a plurality of cleaning holes, and the toilet cover is coupled to the opening module.

[0014] The touch control unit is electrically connected to the distance sensor and the opening module.

[0015] The sewage collecting box of the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention includes a first box body, a first air cushion and a first air cushion sensor; the bottom end of the first box body includes a first sewage discharge opening. The first air cushion is arranged inside the first box body. The first air cushion sensor is arranged at the inner wall of the first box body, and the first air cushion sensor is electrically connected to the touch control unit. The energy-saving toilet system also includes a stopper module, which is arranged at the top of the first box body and adjacent to the sewage discharge outlet.

[0016] The sewage collecting box of the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention further includes a second box body, a second air cushion and a second air cushion sensor. The second box body is located below the first box body, and the bottom end of the second box body includes a second sewage discharge opening. The second air cushion is arranged inside the second box body. The second air cushion sensor is arranged at the inner wall of the second box body, and the second air cushion sensor is electrically connected to the touch control unit.

[0017] The distance sensor of the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention is a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, an optical sensor or a temperature sensor.

[0018] The energy-saving toilet system of the present invention further includes an air extraction module and an air supply module. The toilet body further includes at least one air extraction hole. The air extraction module is coupled to the air extraction hole, and the air extraction module is electrically connected to the touch control unit. The air supply module is coupled to the cleaning hole, and the air supply module is electrically connected to the touch control unit.

[0019] The energy-saving toilet system of the present invention further comprises at least one ultraviolet module and a water tank. The ultraviolet module is arranged on a side of the toilet cover facing the toilet body, and the ultraviolet module is electrically connected to the touch control unit. The water tank is coupled to the cleaning hole.

[0020] The energy-saving toilet system provided by the present invention further comprises a toilet ring, which is arranged at the opening and surrounds the toilet seat.

[0021] The present invention also provides a method for using the energy-saving toilet system. Using the energy-saving toilet system, the method for using the energy-saving toilet system includes:

[0022] Sensing the distance between the user and the toilet body: at least one distance sensor senses that a user is close to the toilet body, and the toilet lid opens;

[0023] Performing air extraction: the air extraction module extracts air from the inside of the toilet body; and

[0024] Draining sewage: If the distance sensor senses that the user is away from the toilet body, the toilet cover closes the opening of the toilet body, a sewage outlet at the bottom of the toilet body opens, and the cleaning hole discharges water to the interior of the toilet body to clean the interior of the toilet body; after a predetermined sewage discharge time, the sewage outlet is closed and the water discharge from the cleaning hole is stopped.

[0025] The method for using the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention also includes a drying step, wherein after the sewage discharge step, the cleaning hole vents air to the interior of the toilet body to dry the interior of the toilet body, and after a predetermined drying time is reached, the cleaning hole stops venting air.

[0026] The method for using the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention further comprises a step of performing ultraviolet disinfection, wherein when the toilet cover covers the toilet seat, at least one ultraviolet module disinfects the toilet seat and the toilet body.

[0027] Through the energy-saving toilet system and the method of use of the present invention as described above, the actuation of each component of the energy-saving toilet system is controlled by a touch control unit, so that water and energy can be saved when using the toilet, thereby achieving energy-saving effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an energy-saving toilet system of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 Another partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an energy-saving toilet system of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 The present invention is a flowchart of a method for using an energy-saving toilet system.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 10: Toilet body;

[0033] 100: Open mouth;

[0034] 102: sewage outlet;

[0035] 103: air extraction hole;

[0036] 11: Toilet seat;

[0037] 12: Toilet lid;

[0038] 120: cleaning hole;

[0039] 13: Open the module;

[0040] 14: Water tank;

[0041] 15: Touch control unit;

[0042] 21: distance sensor;

[0043] 22: stop module;

[0044] 23: Dirt collection box;

[0045] 230: first box;

[0046] 231: first air cushion;

[0047] 232: second box;

[0048] 234: first air cushion sensor;

[0049] 235: first sewage discharge opening;

[0050] 236: second air cushion;

[0051] 237: second air cushion sensor;

[0052] 238 second sewage discharge opening;

[0053] 24: air supply module;

[0054] 25: air extraction module;

[0055] 27: Toilet seat;

[0056] S1-S4: steps. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] In order to enable a person having ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field to fully understand the technical features, contents and advantages of the present invention and the effects that can be achieved, the present invention is now described in detail as follows in conjunction with the drawings and in the form of embodiments. The drawings used therein are only for illustration and auxiliary description purposes, and may not be the actual proportions and precise configurations after the implementation of the present invention. Therefore, the proportions and configuration relationships of the attached drawings should not be interpreted or limited to the scope of rights of the present invention in actual implementation. This should be made clear in advance.

[0058] See also Figure 1 , a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an energy-saving toilet system of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the energy-saving toilet system includes a toilet body 10, a toilet seat 11, a toilet cover 12, an opening module 13, a water tank 14, a touch control unit 15, at least one distance sensor 21, a stopper module 22, a sewage collection box 23, an air supply module 24, an air extraction module 25 and a toilet ring 27.

[0059] See also Figure 2, another partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an energy-saving toilet system of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the top of the toilet body 10 includes an opening 100. The bottom of the toilet body 10 includes a sewage outlet 102. The toilet body 10 further includes at least one suction hole 103. The suction hole 103 is adjacent to the opening 100.

[0060] The toilet seat 11 is disposed at the opening 100 .

[0061] The opening module 13 is disposed at the top of the toilet body 10 and coupled to the toilet seat 11 .

[0062] The toilet cover 12 is disposed at the top of the toilet seat 11, and covers the opening 100 in a normally closed manner. The toilet cover 12 has a plurality of cleaning holes 120 on one side facing the toilet body 10. At least one ultraviolet module (not shown) is disposed inside the toilet cover 12.

[0063] In one embodiment, the water tank 14 is adjacent to the toilet body 10. But it is not limited. The water tank 14 is coupled to the cleaning hole 120 by a pipeline. In another embodiment, the water supply pipeline (not shown) can be directly coupled to the cleaning hole 120 to replace the water tank 14. In one embodiment, a manual valve body is provided between the water tank 14 and the cleaning hole 120. The structure of the manual valve body is well known to those of ordinary knowledge, so it is not described in detail. The manual valve body is used to manually control the water in the water tank to flow into the cleaning hole 120. In another embodiment, an electric valve body is provided between the water tank 14 and the cleaning hole 120. The electric valve body is used to control the water in the water tank to flow into the cleaning hole 120.

[0064] In one embodiment, the touch control unit 15 is movably disposed adjacent to the toilet body 10. In another embodiment, the touch control unit 15 is fixedly disposed adjacent to the toilet body 10. The touch control unit 15 is electrically connected to the opening module 13 and the ultraviolet module to control the actuation of the opening module 13 and the ultraviolet module. In another embodiment, the touch control unit 15 is electrically connected to the electric valve body to control the opening or closing of the electric valve body.

[0065] The distance sensor 21 is disposed on the toilet body 10, adjacent to the toilet body 10 or on the toilet body 10. The distance sensor 21 is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15. The distance sensor 21 is used to sense whether a user is close to or no longer close to the toilet body 10. The distance sensor 21 is a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, an optical sensor or a temperature sensor.

[0066] The dirt collecting box 23 is disposed below the toilet body 10. In one embodiment, the dirt collecting box 23 is disposed at the bottom end of the toilet body 10, and the dirt collecting box 23 and the toilet body 10 are formed as one piece, but this is not limited. The dirt collecting box 23 includes a first box body 230, a second box body 232, a first air cushion 231, a first air cushion sensor 234, a second air cushion 236 and a second air cushion sensor 237. The first box body 230 is located below the sewage outlet 102. The bottom end of the first box body 230 includes a first sewage outlet opening 235. The first air cushion 231 is disposed inside the first box body 230. The first air cushion 231 is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15. The first air cushion sensor 234 is disposed at the inner wall of the first box body 230. The first air cushion sensor 234 is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15.

[0067] The second box body 232 is located below the first box body 230, and the second box body 232 communicates with the first box body 230 through the first drain opening 235. The bottom end of the second box body 232 includes a second drain opening 238. The second air cushion 236 is disposed inside the second box body 232. The second air cushion sensor 237 is disposed at the inner wall of the second box body 232. The second air cushion sensor 237 is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15.

[0068] In one embodiment, the second sewage opening 238 can be coupled to a sewage pipe to discharge waste from the toilet body 10. In another embodiment, the sewage collection box 23 is disposed between floors of a building and is located below the toilet body 10. The form or type of the sewage collection box 23 can be changed according to needs and is not limited to the embodiments described in the present invention.

[0069] The air supply module 24 is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15, and the air supply module 24 is coupled to the cleaning hole 120 through a pipeline to deliver pressurized gas or air to the cleaning hole 120. In one embodiment, the pipeline between the air supply module 24, the cleaning hole 120 and the water tank 14 includes a switching valve, and the switching valve is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15 to control the water in the water tank 14 or the pressurized air of the air supply module 24 to enter the cleaning hole 120. The air supply module 24 can further couple the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236 to inflate the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236.

[0070] The air extraction module 25 is electrically connected to the touch control unit 15. The air extraction module 25 is coupled to the air extraction hole 103 via a pipeline. The air extraction module 25 can be further coupled to the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236 to allow the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236 to deflate and shrink.

[0071] The toilet ring 27 is disposed at the opening 100 at the top of the toilet body 10 and surrounds the toilet seat 11. The toilet ring 27 is an air cushion, and the toilet ring 27 couples the air supply module 24 and the air extraction module 25. When the toilet cover 12 covers the toilet seat 11, the toilet ring 27 is inflated and expands, and presses against the inner wall surface of the toilet cover 12, so that the toilet cover 12 tightly covers the opening 100. If the opening 100 is to be opened, the toilet ring 27 deflates and contracts, so that the toilet ring 27 no longer presses against the inner wall surface of the toilet cover 12, so that the toilet cover 12 can be opened.

[0072] In another embodiment, the toilet ring 27 can be an elastic body, and when the toilet cover 12 covers the toilet seat 11, the toilet ring 27 and the toilet cover 12 are tightly matched with each other, so that the toilet cover 12 tightly covers the opening 100. The form or type of the toilet ring 27 can be changed according to needs, and is not limited to the embodiments described in the present invention.

[0073] See also Figure 3 A schematic flow chart of a method for using an energy-saving toilet system of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the method for using the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention uses the energy-saving toilet system as described above, and the steps are as follows:

[0074] Step S1, sensing the distance between the user and the toilet body: at least one distance sensor 21 senses that the user is close to the toilet body 10, and the distance sensor 21 provides a proximity signal to the touch control unit 15. The touch control unit 15 gives a lifting signal to the opening module 13, so that the toilet cover 12 is opened, which is shown as being lifted from the toilet body 10 in this figure, but the present invention does not limit the opening method; at the same time, the touch control unit 15 provides a deflation signal to the exhaust module 25, so that the exhaust module 25 deflates the toilet ring 27, so that the toilet ring 27 is no longer pressed against the toilet cover 12, and the toilet cover 12 can be opened.

[0075] Step S2, perform air extraction: the touch control unit 15 sends an air extraction signal to the air extraction module 25 to start the air extraction module 25. The air extraction module 25 extracts air from the toilet body 10 through the air extraction hole 103;

[0076] Step S3, discharge: If the user of the distance sensor 21 is no longer near the toilet body 10, the distance sensor 21 provides a no longer near signal to the touch control unit 15. The touch control unit 15 provides a closing signal to the opening module 13. The opening module 13 causes the toilet cover 12 to close the opening 100 of the toilet body 10. At the same time, the touch control unit 15 provides an inflation signal to the air supply module 24, and the air supply module 24 inflates the toilet ring 27 so that the toilet ring 27 is pressed against the inner wall of the toilet cover 12.

[0077] After the toilet lid 12 closes the opening 100 of the toilet body 10, the touch control unit 15 sends a disinfection signal to the ultraviolet module, so that the ultraviolet module disinfects the toilet seat 11 and the toilet body 10. After disinfection, the ultraviolet module stops operating.

[0078] The touch control unit 15 gives a drainage signal to the electric valve body (or switching valve) of the air extraction module 25 and the water tank 14. The air extraction module 25 deflates the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236, so that the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236 deflate and contract, and the stopper module 22 swings down due to gravity, so that the stopper module 22 opens the drainage port 102. At the same time, due to the deflation and contraction of the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236, the first drainage opening 235 and the second drainage opening 238 are opened. Therefore, the waste inside the toilet body 10 is discharged into the first box body 230 and the second box body 232 in sequence. The water from the water tank 14 will flow into the interior of the toilet body 10 through the cleaning hole 120 to clean the interior of the toilet body 10.

[0079] Furthermore, when the sewage outlet 102, the first sewage outlet opening 235 and the second sewage outlet opening 238 are opened, the waste inside the toilet body 10 will naturally fall into the first box 230 due to its own weight, and enter the second box 232 through the first sewage outlet opening 235, and then be discharged from the second box 232 through the second sewage outlet opening 238. Therefore, the water tank 14 only needs to provide a small amount or a trace amount of water to clean the inside of the toilet body 10. Therefore, the energy-saving toilet system of the present invention can achieve the effect of saving water and energy compared with the existing toilets.

[0080] After the sewage outlet 102 is opened for a predetermined sewage discharge time, the touch control unit 15 sends a stop discharge signal to the air supply module 24 and the electric valve body (or switching valve) of the water tank 14. The air supply module 24 inflates the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236. The inflated first air cushion 231 pushes the stopper module 22, so that the stopper module 22 closes the sewage outlet 102. At the same time, the inflated first air cushion 231 also closes the first sewage discharge opening 235. The inflated second air cushion 236 also closes the first sewage discharge opening 235 and the second sewage discharge opening 238.

[0081] The first air cushion 231 to be inflated touches the first air cushion sensor 234, and the inflated second air cushion 236 touches the second air cushion sensor 237. The first air cushion sensor 234 and the second air cushion sensor 237 transmit a touch signal to the touch control unit 15. The touch control unit 15 sends a stop air supply signal to the air supply module 24, so that the air supply module 24 stops inflating the first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236. The sewage outlet 102, the first sewage outlet opening 235 and the second sewage outlet opening 238 are closed by the inflated first air cushion 231 and the second air cushion 236, and the toilet cover 12 is pressed tightly by the toilet ring 27, thereby preventing odor from floating out from the inside of the toilet body 10.

[0082] The electric valve body (or the switching valve) is closed, so that the water in the water tank 14 cannot flow into the cleaning hole 120. The touch control unit 15 sends a stop pumping signal to the pumping module 25, so that the pumping module 25 stops operating.

[0083] Step S4, drying: the touch control unit 15 sends a drying signal to the air supply module 24, so that the air supply module 24 provides pressurized air to the cleaning hole 120. The cleaning hole 120 discharges air to the inside of the toilet body 10 to dry the inside of the toilet body 10. At the same time, the water inside the toilet cover 12 and the cleaning hole 120 is blown out, and the toilet cover 12 and the cleaning hole 120 are dried. After reaching a predetermined drying time, the air supply module 24 stops operating to stop the cleaning hole 120 from discharging air.

[0084] In summary, the energy-saving toilet system and the method of use of the present invention control the operation of each component of the energy-saving toilet system through the touch control unit 15, so that the toilet can save water and energy, thereby achieving energy saving effect.

[0085] The above description is only for illustrative purposes, and is used to illustrate the feasible specific embodiments of the technical content of the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. Equivalent substitutions, modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs based on the teachings of the contents disclosed in the specification are all included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention and do not depart from the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. An energy-saving toilet system, characterized in that: Contains: A toilet body, the top of which includes an opening, and the bottom of which has a sewage outlet; A sewage collecting tank is arranged below the toilet body and communicates with the interior of the toilet body through the sewage outlet; At least one distance sensor is disposed on the toilet body to sense whether a user is close to or no longer close to the toilet body; a toilet seat disposed in the opening; An opening module is disposed on the top of the toilet body and coupled to the toilet seat; a toilet cover, disposed on the top of the toilet seat, covering the opening in a normally closed manner, the toilet cover having a plurality of cleaning holes on one side facing the toilet body, and coupled to the opening module; and A touch control unit is electrically connected to the distance sensor and the opening module.

2. The energy-saving toilet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sewage collecting box includes a first box body, a first air cushion and a first air cushion sensor; the bottom end of the first box body includes a first sewage discharge opening; the first air cushion is arranged inside the first box body; the first air cushion sensor is arranged on the inner wall of the first box body, and the first air cushion sensor is electrically connected to the touch control unit; the energy-saving toilet system also includes a stop module, which is arranged at the top of the first box body and adjacent to the sewage discharge outlet.

3. The energy-saving toilet system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dirt collecting box also includes a second box body, a second air cushion and a second air cushion sensor; the second box body is located below the first box body, and the bottom end of the second box body includes a second sewage discharge opening; the second air cushion is arranged inside the second box body; the second air cushion sensor is arranged on the inner wall of the second box body, and the second air cushion sensor is electrically connected to the touch control unit.

4. The energy-saving toilet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance sensor is a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, an optical sensor or a temperature sensor.

5. The energy-saving toilet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an exhaust module and an air supply module; the toilet body further includes at least one exhaust hole, the exhaust module is coupled to the exhaust hole, and the exhaust module is electrically connected to the touch control unit; the air supply module is coupled to the multiple cleaning holes, and the air supply module is electrically connected to the touch control unit.

6. The energy-saving toilet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes at least one ultraviolet module and a water tank; the ultraviolet module is arranged on a side of the toilet cover facing the toilet body, and the ultraviolet module is electrically connected to the touch control unit; the water tank is coupled to the multiple cleaning holes.

7. The energy-saving toilet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a toilet ring, which is arranged at the opening and surrounds the toilet seat cushion.

8. A method for using an energy-saving toilet system, characterized in that: Using the energy-saving toilet system as claimed in claim 1, the method of using the energy-saving toilet system comprises: Sensing the distance between the user and the toilet body: at least one distance sensor senses that a user is close to the toilet body, and the toilet cover is opened from the toilet body; Vacuuming: an exhaust module evacuates the interior of the toilet body; and draining: if the distance sensor senses that the user is no longer adjacent to the toilet body, the toilet cover closes the opening of the toilet body, a drain outlet at the bottom of the toilet body opens, and the multiple cleaning holes discharge water to the interior of the toilet body to clean the interior of the toilet body; after being opened for a predetermined draining time, the drain outlet is closed and the discharge of water from the multiple cleaning holes is stopped.

9. The method for using the energy-saving toilet system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method further comprises a drying step, wherein after the sewage discharge step, the plurality of cleaning holes discharge air to the interior of the toilet body to dry the interior of the toilet body, and after a predetermined drying time is reached, the plurality of cleaning holes stop discharging air.

10. The method for using the energy-saving toilet system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method further comprises a step of performing ultraviolet disinfection, wherein when the toilet cover covers the toilet seat, at least one ultraviolet module disinfects the toilet seat and the toilet body.

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