Massage device, massage control method and closestool

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of bathroom accessories, and particularly discloses a massage device, a massage control method and a closestool. The massage device provided by the invention is used on the closestool, the massage driving unit is configured to provide the fluid for the driving part of the massage module, so that the plurality of massage heads protrude out of the surface of the seat ring, or the fluid in the driving part is discharged to enable the massage heads to retract into the seat ring, and the massage effect is achieved through the protruding and retracting actions of the massage heads; according to the massage device, the number of parts is small, the massage effect is improved, and noise cannot be generated in the protruding and retracting process of the massage head; the massage module is arranged on the seat ring of the closestool, the increased weight of the seat ring is small, overturning of the seat ring is not affected, and the massage module is particularly suitable for the intelligent closestool.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of bathrooms, and in particular to a massage device, a massage control method and a toilet. Background Art

[0002] A toilet, also known as a toilet seat, is a covered bucket for defecation and urination, and is a must-have item in people's daily lives. A general toilet includes a toilet bowl, an upper cover, and a water tank. The toilet bowl is used for defecation and urination, the upper cover is used to cover the toilet bowl, and the water tank supplies water and flushes the toilet bowl. Users will experience leg numbness and soreness after using the toilet for a long time. In order to solve this problem, in the prior art, the arc shape of the seat ring is optimized to achieve full contact between the legs and the seat ring to relieve discomfort, but the problem of leg numbness and soreness is not fundamentally solved. Alternatively, a sound-generating vibration device is provided to transmit the vibration force to the seat ring by resonance to massage the human legs, but the vibration amplitude generated by the sound resonance is limited, the massage effect is not good, and noise is generated during the vibration process. Alternatively, multiple groups of massage wheels and electric mechanisms are provided on the seat ring to achieve a better massage effect through mechanical massage, but many parts need to be provided, which increases the weight of the seat ring and does not match the automatic flip function of the smart toilet. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a massage device, a massage control method and a toilet, which improve the massage effect, have fewer parts, increase the weight of the seat ring, and do not affect the flipping of the seat ring.

[0004] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, a massage device is provided for use on a toilet, the massage device comprising:

[0006] A massage module, used to be arranged on the seat ring of the toilet, the massage module includes a plurality of massage heads, and the massage heads are connected to a driving part;

[0007] A massage drive unit is connected to the massage module, and is configured to provide fluid to the drive unit so that the drive unit drives the massage head to protrude from the surface of the seat ring, or to discharge the fluid in the drive unit so that the drive unit drives the massage head to retract into the seat ring.

[0008] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, the massage module further includes:

[0009] The mounting seat is used to be fixed on the seat ring. A plurality of fluid interfaces are provided on the mounting seat. One end of the fluid interface is connected to the massage drive unit through a pipeline, and the other end of the fluid interface is connected to the drive unit. The massage head is slidably arranged on the mounting seat.

[0010] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, a force-applying component is provided between the massage head and the mounting seat, and the force-applying component is configured to apply a force in a retracting direction to the massage head.

[0011] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, a connecting sleeve is provided on the mounting seat, the massage head is supported on the mounting seat in a sliding manner relative to the connecting sleeve, and the massage head can protrude or retract from the connecting sleeve.

[0012] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, a fixed sleeve is provided inside the connecting sleeve, and the massage head is slidably arranged between the fixed sleeve and the connecting sleeve.

[0013] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, the driving part includes one or more fluid storage bags, and the fluid storage bags are respectively connected to the massage driving unit and the massage head. The massage driving unit is configured to fill the fluid storage bags with fluid or discharge the fluid in the fluid storage bags so that the fluid storage bags are deformed to drive the massage head to protrude or retract relative to the seat ring.

[0014] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, the massage drive unit includes:

[0015] A fluid-filling assembly, used to be arranged on the base of the toilet, and the fluid-filling assembly is used to pre-store fluid;

[0016] A control component is used to be arranged on the base of the toilet, and the control component is used to control the fluid-filled component to provide fluid to the driving part, or to control the discharge of fluid in the driving part.

[0017] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, the fluid-filled component includes:

[0018] A storage container for storing fluid, wherein an outlet of the storage container is connected to the driving unit, and the control component is used to control the fluid in the storage container to flow to the driving unit;

[0019] The fluid storage module is connected to the storage container and is configured to fill the storage container with fluid.

[0020] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned massage device, the control component includes a valve module, which is arranged between the fluid-filled component and the massage module, and the valve module is configured to enable the fluid-filled component to provide fluid to the driving part, or to discharge the fluid in the driving part.

[0021] In a second aspect, a massage control method for a massage device is provided, which is applied to any one of the massage devices described above, and the massage control method comprises:

[0022] S1, controlling the massage driving unit to provide fluid to the driving part, so that the driving part drives the massage head to protrude from the surface of the seat ring;

[0023] S2. Control the massage drive unit to discharge the fluid in the drive part, and the drive part drives the massage head to retract into the seat ring.

[0024] As an optional technical solution of the massage control method of the above-mentioned massage device, step S1 and step S2 are executed alternately, and after executing step S2, step S1 is executed at a preset time interval.

[0025] As an optional technical solution of the massage control method of the above-mentioned massage device, step S1 includes:

[0026] Controlling the fluid storage module to pre-fill the storage container with fluid;

[0027] When the fluid in the storage container reaches a preset value, the control component controls the fluid in the storage container to flow to the driving part, and the driving part drives the massage head to protrude from the surface of the seat ring.

[0028] As an optional technical solution of the massage control method of the above-mentioned massage device, the massage modules are provided with a plurality of them, and the massage driving unit is controlled to simultaneously provide fluid to the driving parts of the plurality of the massage modules, or the massage driving unit is controlled to discharge the fluid in the driving parts of the plurality of the massage modules; or

[0029] The massage modules are provided in plurality, and the massage driving unit is controlled to alternately provide fluid to the driving parts of different massage modules, or the massage driving unit is controlled to alternately discharge fluid from the driving parts of a plurality of massage modules.

[0030] In a third aspect, a toilet is provided, comprising a seat ring, a base and any one of the massage devices described above, wherein the seat ring is rotatably mounted on the base.

[0031] As an optional technical solution of the above-mentioned toilet, the toilet further comprises a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to sense whether there is a person on the seat ring, so that the control component controls the fluid-filled component to provide fluid to the massage module.

[0032] As an optional technical solution for the above-mentioned toilet, the seat ring is provided with a cavity along the circumferential direction, a massage module is arranged in the cavity, a plurality of through holes are provided on the surface of the seat ring, the through holes are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the plurality of massage heads of the massage module, and the massage heads can pass through the through holes.

[0033] As an optional technical solution for the above-mentioned toilet, massage modules are provided on both sides of the seat ring.

[0034] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0035] The massage device provided by the present invention is used on a toilet. The massage drive unit is configured to provide fluid to the drive part of the massage module so that multiple massage heads protrude from the surface of the seat ring, or to discharge the fluid in the drive part so that the massage heads retract into the seat ring. The protruding and retracting actions of the massage heads form a massage effect. The massage device has fewer parts and components, improves the massage effect, and the massage heads do not generate noise during the protruding and retracting process. The massage module is set on the seat ring of the toilet, the weight of the seat ring is increased little, and the flipping of the seat ring is not affected. It is particularly suitable for smart toilets.

[0036] The massage control method of the massage device provided by the present invention provides fluid to the driving part of the massage module so that multiple massage heads protrude from the surface of the seat ring, and the fluid in the driving part is discharged, and the multiple massage heads are retracted into the seat ring, thereby forming a massage effect, and the massage effect is good, and no noise is generated during the protrusion and retraction of the massage heads. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a toilet provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a massage device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 AA section view;

[0040] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 BB section view;

[0041] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a massage head of a massage device provided by an embodiment of the present invention in a retracted state;

[0042] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the local structure at C in FIG.

[0043] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a massage head of a massage device provided by an embodiment of the present invention in an extended state;

[0044] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the local structure at D in FIG.

[0045] Fig. 9 is another structural schematic diagram of the massage device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Fig.10 is a logic control timing diagram of the massage device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Fig.11 This is another logic control timing diagram of the massage device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] In the figure:

[0049] 100, seat ring; 101, through hole; 102, cavity; 200, base;

[0050] 1. Massage module; 2. Fluid filling component; 3. Control component;

[0051] 11. massage head; 12. mounting seat; 121. fluid flow channel; 13. fluid interface; 14. fluid storage bag; 15. force-applying component; 16. connecting seat; 17. connecting sleeve; 18. fixing sleeve; 19. quick-connect connector; 110. second pressure detection member;

[0052] 21. Storage container; 22. First pressure detection member; 23. Pump body; 24. One-way valve;

[0053] 31. Through valve; 32. First control valve; 33. Second control valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0055] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0056] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0057] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", etc., directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the present application provides a massage device, which is used on a toilet. The toilet includes a seat ring 100 and a base 200, and the seat ring 100 is rotatably mounted on the base 200. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the massage device includes a massage module 1 and a massage drive unit. The massage module 1 is used to be arranged on the seat ring 100, and the massage module 1 includes a plurality of massage heads 11, and the massage heads 11 are connected to the drive unit. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the massage drive unit is connected to the massage module 1, and the massage drive unit is configured to provide fluid to the drive part so that the drive part drives the massage head 11 to protrude from the surface of the seat ring 100, or to discharge the fluid in the drive part so that the drive part drives the massage head 11 to retract into the seat ring 100.

[0059] The massage drive unit is configured to provide fluid to the drive part of the massage module 1 so that the multiple massage heads 11 protrude from the surface of the seat ring 100, or to discharge the fluid in the drive part so that the massage heads 11 retract into the seat ring 100. The protruding and retracting actions of the massage heads 11 form a massage effect. The massage device has fewer parts, improves the massage effect, and the massage heads 11 do not generate noise during the protruding and retracting process. The massage module 1 is set on the seat ring 100 of the toilet, the weight of the seat ring 100 is increased little, and the flipping of the seat ring 100 is not affected, which is particularly suitable for smart toilets.

[0060] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the massage module 1 also includes a mounting seat 12.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the mounting seat 12 is used to be fixed on the seat ring 100. Optionally, the seat ring 100 is provided with a cavity 102 along the circumference, and the massage module 1 is arranged in the cavity 102 to prevent water from splashing onto the massage module 1, protect the massage module 1 from damage, and extend the service life of the massage module 1. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of through holes 101 are provided on the surface of the seat ring 100 , and the through holes 101 are connected to the cavity 102 . The through holes 101 are arranged one-to-one correspondingly to the plurality of massage heads 11 of the massage module 1 , and the massage heads 11 can pass through the through holes 101 .

[0062] Massage modules 1 are arranged on both sides of the seat ring 100, that is, massage modules 1 are arranged corresponding to the parts of the human body legs that contact the seat ring 100. At least one massage module 1 is arranged on each side of the seat ring 100, which is not specifically limited here.

[0063] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a plurality of fluid interfaces 13 are provided on the mounting seat 12, one end of the fluid interface 13 is connected to the massage driving unit through a pipeline, and the other end of the fluid interface 13 is connected to the driving part, and the massage head 11 is slidably arranged on the mounting seat 12. The driving part is arranged on the mounting seat 12. The fluid interface 13, the driving part and the massage head 11 are all concentrated on one mounting seat 12, which facilitates the installation of the massage module 1 and realizes the integration of the structure of the massage module 1.

[0064] A fluid flow channel 121 is provided in the mounting seat 12, and the fluid flow channel 121 is connected to a plurality of fluid interfaces 13, and the fluid flow channel 121 is connected to the pipeline. Specifically, a quick-connect connector 19 is provided at one end of the fluid flow channel 121, and the quick-connect connector 19 is connected to the pipeline. A second pressure detection component 110 is provided on the fluid flow channel 121, and the second pressure detection component 110 is used to detect the air pressure in the fluid flow channel 121. When the fluid in the driving part flows out, the second pressure detection component 110 detects that the air pressure in the fluid flow channel 121 drops to a preset value, and then controls the massage driving unit to provide fluid to the massage module 1 to achieve a massage effect.

[0065] In one practicable manner, a force-applying component 15 is provided between the massage head 11 and the mounting seat 12, and the force-applying component 15 is configured to apply a force to the massage head 11 in the retracting direction. When the massage head 11 is pushed out of the surface of the seat ring 100, the force-applying component 15 is stretched, and the force-applying component 15 accumulates elastic force. When the fluid storage capsule 14 becomes deflated, the force-applying component 15 releases the elastic force to drive the massage head 11 to retract. Optionally, the force-applying component 15 is a spring, and the spring is sleeved on the outside of the massage head 11, and the massage head 11 plays a guiding role in the stretching and compression of the force-applying component 15. A connecting sleeve 17 is provided on the mounting seat 12, and the massage head 11 is supported on the mounting seat 12 in a sliding manner relative to the connecting sleeve 17, and the massage head 11 can protrude or retract from the connecting sleeve 17, and the setting of the connecting sleeve 17 realizes the sliding installation of the massage head 11.

[0066] Further optionally, a connecting seat 16 is provided on the mounting seat 12 around the fluid interface 13, and each connecting seat 16 is provided with a connecting sleeve 17, and each connecting sleeve 17 is provided with a massage head 11 and a force-applying component 15, and the force-applying component 15 connects the connecting seat 16 and the massage head 11. The arrangement of the connecting seat 16 and the connecting sleeve 17 realizes the sliding installation of the massage head 11, one end of the force-applying component 15 is connected to the massage head 11, and the other end of the force-applying component 15 is connected to the connecting sleeve 17. Optionally, a driving part is provided in each connecting sleeve 17, and the connecting sleeve 17 can protect the driving part.

[0067] Optionally, the connection seat 16 is an annular structure, the outer wall of the connection seat 16 is provided with an external thread, the inner wall of the connection sleeve 17 is provided with an internal thread, and the connection sleeve 17 is screwed to the connection seat 16. It is convenient to assemble the connection sleeve 17, and when the force-applying component 15 fails, it is convenient to replace a new component.

[0068] There is a gap between the connection seat 16 and the fluid interface 13. A fixed sleeve 18 is provided inside the connection sleeve 17. The fixed sleeve 18 is sleeved outside the fluid interface 13, that is, one end of the fixed sleeve 18 is placed between the connection seat 16 and the fluid interface 13. The massage head 11 is slidably arranged between the fixed sleeve 18 and the connection sleeve 17, providing a guide for the sliding of the massage head 11. Optionally, the massage head 11 is a U-shaped structure, and the massage head 11 is invertedly sleeved on the fixed sleeve 18. The fixed sleeve 18 provides a guide for the sliding of the massage head 11 to ensure that the massage head 11 can pass through or retract the surface of the seat ring 100. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, each fixed sleeve 18 is provided with a driving part. When the driving part is filled with fluid, one end of the driving part can pass through the fixed sleeve 18 and push out the massage head 11. When the fluid in the driving part flows out, one end of the driving part retracts into the fixed sleeve 18.

[0069] In some embodiments, the driving part includes one or more fluid storage capsules 14, which are respectively connected to the massage driving unit and the massage head 11. The massage driving unit is configured to fill the fluid storage capsule 14 with fluid or discharge the fluid in the fluid storage capsule 14 so that the fluid storage capsule 14 is deformed to drive the massage head 11 to protrude or retract relative to the seat ring 100.

[0070] Optionally, there are multiple fluid storage capsules 14, and the fluid storage capsules 14 and the massage heads 11 are arranged one by one. The fluid storage capsule 14 is connected to the other end of the fluid interface 13. The fluid storage capsule 14 is configured to make the massage head 11 penetrate the surface of the seat ring 100 when the fluid is filled, or to retract the massage head 11 into the seat ring 100 when the fluid in the fluid storage capsule 14 flows out. The fluid enters or exits the fluid storage capsule 14 through the fluid interface 13. When the fluid is filled in the fluid storage capsule 14, the fluid storage capsule 14 swells and pushes the massage head 11 to slide through the surface of the seat ring 100 and contact the human body. When the fluid in the fluid storage capsule 14 is discharged, the fluid storage capsule 14 becomes deflated, does not apply force to the massage head 11, and the massage head 11 retracts to the inner side of the seat ring 100 and does not contact the human body. The massage head 11 regularly extends and retracts to form a massage effect. In some other embodiments, one fluid storage capsule 14 is provided, and one fluid storage capsule 14 is corresponding to multiple massage heads 11. Alternatively, a plurality of fluid storage bags 14 are provided, and each fluid storage bag 14 is provided corresponding to a plurality of massage heads 11 .

[0071] The fluid storage bag 14 can be directly connected to the massage head 11, replacing the above-mentioned force-applying component 15. When the fluid in the fluid storage bag 14 is discharged, the fluid storage bag 14 becomes deflated and pulls the massage head 11 back, thereby simplifying the structure.

[0072] The fluid storage bag 14 is made of rubber, has certain flexibility and long service life. The massage head 11 can be made of rubber or silicone, which is lighter than metal. The mounting seat 12, the connecting seat 16, the connecting sleeve 17, the fixing sleeve 18 and the force-applying member 15 can all be made of plastic. When the massage module 1 is installed on the seat ring 100, the weight of the seat ring 100 can be reduced to facilitate the flipping of the seat ring 100.

[0073] In some other practicable embodiments, the driving part includes a driving sleeve and a driving piston. The driving piston divides the driving sleeve into a first driving chamber and a second driving chamber. One end of the driving piston is placed in the first driving chamber and extends out of the driving sleeve to connect with the massage head 11. An elastic member is provided in the first driving chamber, and the elastic member connects the driving piston and the chamber wall of the first driving chamber. The second driving chamber is connected to a massage driving unit. The massage driving unit provides fluid to the second driving chamber, so that the volume of the second driving chamber increases, thereby pushing the driving piston to move, driving the driving piston to move so that the massage head 11 extends, and the elastic member is compressed. The massage driving unit causes the fluid in the second driving chamber to flow out, the elastic member resets the driving piston, and the driving piston drives the massage head 11 to retract.

[0074] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the massage drive unit includes a fluid-filling component 2 and a control component 3. The fluid-filling component 2 is used to be arranged on the base 200 of the toilet, and the fluid-filling component 2 is used to pre-store fluid. The control component 3 is used to be arranged on the base 200 of the toilet, and the control component 3 is used to control the fluid-filling component 2 to provide fluid to the drive unit, or to control the discharge of fluid in the drive unit. The fluid-filling component 2 and the control component 3 are arranged on the base 200 of the toilet, and the weight added to the seat 100 is small, which does not affect the flipping of the seat 100, and is particularly suitable for smart toilets.

[0075] In some embodiments, the fluid-filled assembly 2 includes a storage container 21 and a fluid storage module.

[0076] The storage container 21 is used to store fluid, and the outlet of the storage container 21 is connected to the driving unit. The control component 3 is used to control the fluid in the storage container 21 to flow to the driving unit. The fluid storage module is connected to the storage container 21, and the fluid storage module is configured to fill the storage container 21 with fluid. The storage container 21 is provided, and the fluid is pre-stored in the storage container 21 through the fluid storage module, so as to facilitate the control of the amount of fluid filled into the driving unit.

[0077] The storage container 21 is provided with a first pressure detection component 22 for detecting the air pressure in the storage container 21 . When the first pressure detection component 22 detects that the pressure in the storage container 21 reaches a preset pressure value, the fluid storage module is controlled to stop filling the storage container 21 with fluid.

[0078] In an operative manner, the fluid storage module includes a pump body 23 and a one-way valve 24. The outlet of the pump body 23 is connected to the inlet of the storage container 21 through a connecting pipe, and the pump body 23 is configured to fill the storage container 21 with fluid. The one-way valve 24 is disposed on the connecting pipe, and the one-way valve 24 is configured to allow the fluid to flow from the pump body 23 to the storage container 21. If the fluid is a liquid, such as water, the inlet of the pump body 23 is connected to the water tank of the toilet, and the pump body 23 extracts water from the water tank and fills it into the storage container 21, and the water in the storage container 21 flows to the massage module 1 and is filled into the driving part. If the fluid is a gas, such as external air, the inlet of the pump body 23 is connected to the external environment, and the pump body 23 extracts air from the external environment and fills it into the storage container 21, and the gas in the storage container 21 flows to the massage module 1 and is filled into the driving part. The one-way valve 24 serves as a one-way cutoff, that is, the pump body 23 can fill the storage container 21 with fluid, but the fluid in the storage container 21 cannot flow to the pump body 23, so that the fluid in the storage container 21 can only flow to the driving part.

[0079] In other embodiments, the fluid storage module includes a delivery pipeline, one end of which is connected to the inlet of the storage container 21, an electric control valve is provided on the delivery pipeline, and the other end of the delivery pipeline is connected to a fluid supply source, the fluid is a liquid, and the fluid supply source can be a water tank of a toilet, the storage container 21 is set lower than the water tank of the toilet, and gravity can be used to make the water in the water tank of the toilet flow to the storage container 21. Or the fluid supply source is a liquid storage tank, and the storage container 21 is set lower than the liquid storage tank. When liquid needs to be supplied to the storage container 21, the electric control valve is opened, and when liquid does not need to be supplied to the storage container 21, the electric control valve is closed.

[0080] like Fig. 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the control component 3 includes a valve module, which is disposed between the fluid-filled component 2 and the massage module 1, and the valve module is configured to enable the fluid-filled component 2 to provide fluid to the driving part, or to discharge the fluid in the driving part. Optionally, the storage container 21 is inverted, and the fluid in the storage container 21 is discharged to the driving part by gravity or pressure in the storage container 21.

[0081] Optionally, the valve module includes a through valve 31, a first control valve 32 and a second control valve 33. The through valve 31 is configured to connect or disconnect the massage module 1 and the fluid-filled component 2, the first control valve 32 is configured to connect the drive unit and the fluid-filled component 2 or discharge the fluid in the drive unit to the water tank of the toilet or the external environment, and the second control valve 33 is configured to connect and control the drive units of multiple massage modules 1 to connect or disconnect with the fluid-filled component 2. The through valve 31 can control the connection or disconnection between the fluid-filled component 2 and the massage module 1. The first control valve 32 is used to control the flow direction of the fluid, that is, the fluid flows from the fluid-filled component 2 to the drive unit, or controls the discharge of the fluid in the drive unit. The second control valve 33 is used to divert the fluid in the fluid-filled component 2 to the drive units of different massage modules 1, and control the operation of different massage modules 1. In addition, if the fluid is a liquid, such as water, one interface of the first control valve 32 is connected to the water tank of the toilet, and the fluid discharged from the massage module 1 flows to the water tank of the toilet. Or one interface of the first control valve 32 is connected to a liquid container. If the fluid is air, such as external air, one interface of the first control valve 32 is connected to the external environment, and the gas exhausted from the driving part of the massage module 1 is discharged into the external environment.

[0082] In other practicable embodiments, the valve module includes a through valve 31, a fluid pump and a second control valve 33. The through valve 31 is configured to connect or disconnect the massage module 1 and the fluid-filled component 2, the fluid pump is configured to discharge the fluid in the drive unit to the water tank or the external environment of the toilet, and the second control valve 33 is configured to connect and control the drive units of multiple massage modules 1 to be connected or disconnected with the fluid-filled component 2. The through valve 31 can control the connection or disconnection between the fluid-filled component 2 and the massage module 1. The fluid pump is used to control the flow direction of the fluid, that is, to control the discharge of the fluid in the drive unit. The second control valve 33 is used to divert the fluid in the fluid-filled component 2 to the drive units of different massage modules 1 or to discharge the fluid in the drive units of different massage modules 1, so as to control the operation of different massage modules 1. For intelligent toilets, a sensor is usually also included, which is configured to sense whether there is someone on the seat ring 100, so that the control component 3 controls the fluid-filled component 2 to provide fluid to the drive unit of the massage module 1. The sensor is a component of the toilet itself. The function of the sensor is used to control the control component 3, which simplifies the structure and reduces the number of parts used. The control component 3 also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the through valve 31, the first control valve 32, and the second control valve 33. The controller can also use the controller on the smart toilet. After the controller receives the sensing signal from the sensor, it controls the through valve 31, the first control valve 32, and the second control valve 33 to work, which simplifies the structure and reduces the number of parts used.

[0083] The massage device further includes a mode selection button, and the massage device includes a plurality of massage modules 1. The massage device can set a first massage mode, a second massage mode, a third massage mode, etc. according to the number of massage modules 1. Specifically, the plurality of massage modules 1 can work simultaneously, or the plurality of massage modules 1 can work alternately, and the plurality of massage modules 1 can realize different massage modes in different combinations to achieve different massage effects.

[0084] In some other practicable embodiments, the massage drive unit includes two pumps, one pump is used to provide fluid to the drive part of the massage module 1, and the other pump is used to extract the fluid from the drive part of the massage module 1. Valves and other components can be adaptively arranged on the pipelines connecting the two pumps and the drive part to ensure that the fluid flows in a specified direction, and the specific structure is not described in detail here.

[0085] Figure 5 and Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the massage head 11 in the present application in a retracted state, Figure 7 and Figure 8 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the massage head 11 in the present application in an extended state. The present application also provides a massage control method for a massage device, which is applied to the above-mentioned massage device. The massage control method mainly includes the following steps:

[0086] S1 . Control the massage driving unit to provide fluid to the driving part, so that the plurality of massage heads 11 protrude from the surface of the seat ring 100 .

[0087] S2 . Control the massage driving unit to discharge the fluid in the driving part, and the driving part drives the massage head 11 to retract into the seat ring 100 .

[0088] Fluid is supplied to the driving part of the massage module 1 so that the multiple massage heads 11 protrude from the surface of the seat ring 100, and the fluid in the driving part is discharged, and the multiple massage heads 11 are retracted into the seat ring 100, thereby forming a massage effect, and the massage effect is good, and no noise is generated during the protrusion and retraction process of the massage heads 11.

[0089] Specifically, the massage control method of the massage device includes:

[0090] Step 1: Control the fluid storage module to pre-fill the storage container 21 with fluid.

[0091] Specifically, when it is sensed that there is a person on the seat ring 100 , or after it is sensed that there is a person on the seat ring 100 and the presence continues for a preset time, the pump body 23 is started to pre-fill the storage container 21 with fluid.

[0092] Step 2: When the fluid in the storage container 21 reaches a preset value, the control component 3 controls the fluid in the storage container 21 to flow to the driving unit, and the driving unit drives the massage head 11 to protrude from the surface of the seat ring 100.

[0093] Specifically, the judgment that the fluid in the storage container 21 reaches the preset value is obtained by the first pressure detection member 22 in the storage container 21. After the fluid in the storage container 21 reaches the preset value, the pump body 23 stops working. The control component 3 controls the fluid in the storage container 21 to flow to the driving part. Specifically, the through valve 31 is opened, the first control valve 32 connects the driving part and the fluid filling component 2, and the second control valve 33 connects the driving part and the fluid filling component 2, and the fluid in the storage container 21 flows to the driving part.

[0094] Step 3: Control the massage driving unit to discharge the fluid in the driving part, and the multiple massage heads 11 are retracted into the seat ring 100 .

[0095] Specifically, when the fluid in the driving unit is discharged, the through valve 31 is in a closed state, the first control valve 32 connects the driving unit and the water tank or external environment of the toilet, and the second control valve 33 is in an open state. The fluid in the driving unit flows to the water tank or external environment of the toilet, and the fluid in the driving unit is discharged, and the multiple massage heads 11 are retracted into the seat ring 100.

[0096] The second pressure detection member 110 closes the first control valve 32 and the second control valve 33 when detecting that the pressure of the driving part drops to a preset value.

[0097] Step 4: Step S1 and step S2 are executed alternately, and after executing step S2, step S1 is executed at a preset interval to achieve a massage effect.

[0098] The preset time may be 0s or greater than 0s, etc., and is not specifically limited here. If the preset time is 0s, the storage container 21 is pre-filled with fluid while the driving unit discharges the fluid. If the preset time is greater than 0s, the storage container 21 may be pre-filled with fluid after the fluid in the driving unit is discharged. The above two situations can have different massage effects with different times.

[0099] like Fig. 9 As shown, the massage module 1 can be provided with multiple, in one mode, such as Fig.10 As shown, the massage drive unit is controlled to simultaneously provide fluid to the drive parts of multiple massage modules 1, or the massage drive unit is controlled to discharge fluid from the drive parts of multiple massage modules 1. This figure only shows the working sequence diagram of one massage module 1.

[0100] like Fig. 9 As shown, the massage modules 1 may be provided with multiple ones. In another mode, fluid is alternately supplied to different massage modules 1, or the massage drive unit is controlled to discharge fluid alternately in the drive parts of multiple massage modules 1. Multiple massage modules 1 may be provided with multiple working modes. For example, Fig.11As shown, the alternating operation of two massage modules 1 is used as an example to explain that the fluid storage module is controlled to fill the storage container 21 with fluid. When the fluid in the storage container 21 reaches a preset value, the control component 3 controls the liquid in the storage container 21 to flow to the driving part of the first massage module 1, and then the control component 3 controls the discharge of the fluid in the driving part of the first massage module 1. The fluid storage module is controlled again to fill the storage container 21 with fluid. When the fluid in the storage container 21 reaches a preset value, the control component 3 controls the fluid in the storage container 21 to flow to the second massage module 1, and then the control component 3 controls the discharge of the fluid in the driving part of the second massage module 1. In this cycle, the two massage modules 1 are alternately filled with fluid to achieve different massage effects. Multiple massage modules 1 can be combined to form different massage modes, which will not be introduced one by one here.

[0101] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A massage device for use on a toilet, characterized in that: The massage device comprises: A massage module (1) is used to be arranged on the seat ring (100) of the toilet, the massage module (1) comprising a plurality of massage heads (11), and the massage heads (11) are connected to a driving unit; A massage drive unit, the massage drive unit is connected to the massage module (1), and the massage drive unit is configured to provide fluid to the drive unit so that the drive unit drives the massage head (11) to protrude from the surface of the seat ring (100), or to discharge the fluid in the drive unit so that the drive unit drives the massage head (11) to retract into the seat ring (100).

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The massage module (1) further comprises: The mounting seat (12) is used to be fixed on the seat ring (100), and a plurality of fluid interfaces (13) are provided on the mounting seat (12). One end of the fluid interface (13) is connected to the massage drive unit through a pipeline, and the other end of the fluid interface (13) is connected to the drive unit. The massage head (11) is slidably arranged on the mounting seat (12).

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A force-applying component (15) is provided between the massage head (11) and the mounting seat (12), and the force-applying component (15) is configured to apply a force in a retracting direction to the massage head (11).

4. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat (12) is provided with a connecting sleeve (17), the massage head (11) is supported on the mounting seat (12) in a sliding manner relative to the connecting sleeve (17), and the massage head (11) can protrude from or retract into the connecting sleeve (17).

5. The massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixed sleeve (18) is arranged inside the connecting sleeve (17), and the massage head (11) is slidably arranged between the fixed sleeve (18) and the connecting sleeve (17).

6. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The driving part comprises one or more fluid storage bags (14), wherein the fluid storage bags (14) are respectively connected to the massage driving unit and the massage head (11), and the massage driving unit is configured to fill the fluid storage bags (14) with fluid or discharge the fluid in the fluid storage bags (14), so that the fluid storage bags (14) are deformed to drive the massage head (11) to protrude or retract relative to the seat ring (100).

7. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The massage drive unit comprises: A fluid-filling component (2), which is used to be arranged on the base (200) of the toilet, and the fluid-filling component (2) is used to pre-store fluid; A control component (3) is used to be arranged on the base (200) of the toilet, and the control component (3) is used to control the fluid-filled component (2) to provide fluid to the driving part, or to control the discharge of fluid in the driving part.

8. The massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fluid-filled component (2) comprises: A storage container (21) for storing fluid, wherein an outlet of the storage container (21) is connected to the driving unit, and the control component (3) is used to control the fluid in the storage container (21) to flow toward the driving unit; A fluid storage module is connected to the storage container (21), and the fluid storage module is configured to fill the storage container (21) with fluid.

9. The massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control component (3) comprises a valve module, which is arranged between the fluid-filled component (2) and the massage module (1), and the valve module is configured to enable the fluid-filled component (2) to provide fluid to the driving part, or to discharge the fluid in the driving part.

10. A massage control method for a massage device, applied to the massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The massage control method comprises: S1, controlling the massage driving unit to provide fluid to the driving part, so that the driving part drives the massage head (11) to protrude from the surface of the seat ring (100); S2. Controlling the massage drive unit to discharge the fluid in the drive unit, so that the drive unit drives the massage head (11) to retract into the seat ring (100).

11. The massage control method of the massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that: Step S1 and step S2 are executed alternately, and after step S2 is executed, step S1 is executed at a preset time interval.

12. The massage control method of the massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that: Step S1 includes: Controlling the fluid storage module to pre-fill the storage container (21) with fluid; When the fluid in the storage container (21) reaches a preset value, the control component (3) controls the fluid in the storage container (21) to flow toward the driving unit, and the driving unit drives the massage head (11) to protrude from the surface of the seat ring (100).

13. The massage control method of the massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The massage modules (1) are provided with a plurality of them, and the massage drive unit is controlled to simultaneously supply fluid to the drive parts of the plurality of massage modules (1), or the massage drive unit is controlled to discharge the fluid in the drive parts of the plurality of massage modules (1); or The massage modules (1) are provided with a plurality of massage drive units, and the massage drive unit is controlled to alternately supply fluid to the drive parts of different massage modules (1), or the massage drive unit is controlled to alternately discharge the fluid in the drive parts of a plurality of massage modules (1).

14. A toilet, characterized in that The massage device comprises a seat ring (100), a base (200) and any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the seat ring (100) is rotatably mounted on the base (200).

15. The toilet according to claim 14, characterized in that The toilet further comprises a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to sense whether there is a person on the seat (100), so that the control component (3) controls the fluid-filled component (2) to provide fluid to the massage module (1).

16. The toilet according to claim 14, characterized in that The seat ring (100) is provided with a cavity (102) along the circumferential direction, a massage module (1) is arranged in the cavity (102), a plurality of through holes (101) are provided on the surface of the seat ring (100), the through holes (101) are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of massage heads of the massage module (1), and the massage heads (11) can pass through the through holes (101).

17. The toilet according to claim 14, characterized in that Massage modules (1) are provided on both sides of the seat ring (100).

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