Induction nozzle assembly and induction type urinal

By using the membrane layer to hide the sensor in the inductive urinal and allowing the induction signal to penetrate the protective cover and the membrane layer to form a feedback signal, the problem of unsightly sensor settings is solved, and the aesthetics and hidden effects of the urinal are improved, ensuring that Use of normal functions.

CN119221578APending Publication Date: 2024-12-31LIXIL(CHINA)INVESTMENTCO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310801624.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-30
Publication Date
2024-12-31

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Technical Problem

The sensor settings of existing induction urinals are not beautiful and cannot meet people's needs for improving the aesthetics of the bathroom.

Method used

The membrane layer is used to hide the sensor, so that the induction signal can penetrate the protective cover and membrane layer, forming a feedback signal to control the water effluent of the flush nozzle, improving the aesthetics and hidden effect of the urinal.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the hiding of the sensor, improves the aesthetics of the inductive urinal, and does not affect its normal use function, and has a wide range of applications.

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Abstract

The invention provides an inductive nozzle assembly and an inductive urinal, and the inductive urinal comprises a flushing nozzle which comprises a water inlet connecting pipe and a containing cavity which are isolated from each other, and the water inlet connecting pipe is provided with a flushing hole for flushing water downwards; the sensor is located in the containing cavity and outputs an induction signal, the induction signal forms a feedback signal after being reflected, and the sensor receives the feedback signal to control flushing of the flushing hole; the protection cover wraps the flushing nozzle, a cover plate of the protection cover and the sensor are correspondingly arranged, the transmittance of the cover plate penetrating through the induction signals is larger than 90%, and the transmittance of the cover plate penetrating through the induction signals is larger than 90%; the film layer covers the cover plate, the transmittance of the film layer penetrating through induction signals is greater than 85%, and the transmittance of the film layer penetrating through the induction signals is greater than 85%; according to the induction type urinal, the sensor is hidden through the film layer, so that the use of the urinal is not affected while a user cannot see the sensor, the hiding effect of the sensor is enhanced, and the attractiveness of the induction type urinal is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of bathrooms, and in particular to an induction nozzle assembly and an induction urinal. Background Art

[0002] Urinals are mostly used in the restrooms of public buildings such as hotels, shopping malls, parks, etc., and can also be used in home bathrooms. Usually, in order to enable the urinal to automatically flush after using the toilet, the traditional method is to set a human body detection sensor on the urinal. Once a human body or object approaches the urinal, the sensor is triggered to work and flush.

[0003] In order to control the flushing valve for supplying washing water to the urinal, the sensing part of the sensor is usually set to expose the front part of the urinal ceramic body. For example, the sensor for sensing the user's body can be observed from the front of the nozzle part located on the upper side of the urinal ceramic body.

[0004] As people's requirements for quality of life improve, the requirements for beautification and comfort of bathrooms with high daily utilization are also getting higher and higher. The existing sensor settings of urinals can no longer meet people's requirements for aesthetics, so there is a need to improve the existing installation structure of the sensor. Summary of the invention

[0005] The problem solved by the present invention is to provide an induction nozzle assembly and an induction urinal, wherein a sensor is hidden by a film layer, so that the user cannot see the sensor while the use of the urinal is not affected, thereby enhancing the concealment effect of the sensor and improving the appearance of the induction urinal.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an induction type urinal, comprising: a flushing nozzle, comprising a water inlet pipe and a receiving chamber isolated from each other, the water inlet pipe is provided with a flushing hole for flushing water downward; a sensor located in the receiving chamber, the sensor outputs a sensing signal, the sensing signal forms a feedback signal after reflection, and the sensor receives the feedback signal to control the flushing of the flushing hole; a protective cover wrapping the flushing nozzle, the cover plate of the protective cover is arranged corresponding to the sensor, the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%, and the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%; a film layer covering the cover plate, the transmittance of the film layer through the sensing signal is greater than 85%, and the transmittance of the film layer through the sensing signal is greater than 85%.

[0007] Optionally, the wavelength range of the sensing signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the sensing signal includes an infrared light signal.

[0008] Optionally, the wavelength range of the feedback signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the feedback signal includes an infrared light signal.

[0009] Optionally, the transmittance of the film layer through colored light is less than 20%.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a side plate integrally formed with the cover plate, and the side plate is detachably connected to the flushing nozzle along the circumference of the flushing nozzle.

[0011] Optionally, the surface of the side panel has a chrome-plated layer.

[0012] Correspondingly, the present invention also provides an induction urinal, comprising: a urinal body mounted on a wall; an induction nozzle assembly mounted on the urinal body, the nozzle assembly comprising a flushing nozzle, comprising a water inlet pipe and a receiving chamber isolated from each other, the water inlet pipe being provided with a flushing hole for flushing water downward; a sensor located in the receiving chamber, the sensor outputting a sensing signal, the sensing signal forming a feedback signal after reflection, the sensor receiving the feedback signal to control the flushing of the flushing hole; a protective cover wrapping the flushing nozzle, wherein a cover plate of the protective cover is arranged corresponding to the sensor, the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%, and the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%; a film layer covering the cover plate, the transmittance of the film layer through the sensing signal is greater than 85%, and the transmittance of the film layer through the sensing signal is greater than 85%, wherein the sensor outputs the sensing signal in a direction away from the wall.

[0013] Optionally, the material of the film layer is polyester film or nano resin laminated film.

[0014] Optionally, the film layer has a thickness ranging from 120 μm to 135 μm.

[0015] Optionally, the film layer is a single-layer film or a multi-layer film.

[0016] Optionally, the transmittance of the film layer through colored light is less than 20%.

[0017] Optionally, a control box is further included, wherein the control box includes an automatic control valve and a power supply box, and the automatic control valve and the power supply box are electrically connected to the sensor respectively.

[0018] Optionally, the water outlet of the automatic control valve is connected to the water inlet connecting pipe through a water pipe.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0020] In the technical solution of the induction nozzle assembly of the present invention, the induction signal output by the sensor can penetrate the protective cover and the film layer, and form a feedback signal after being shielded. The feedback signal can pass through the film layer and the protective cover, so that the sensor receives the feedback signal. Not only does the use of the film layer not affect the use of the sensor, but the film layer also makes it impossible for the user to see the sensor from the outside, and the sensor is well hidden. The subsequent use on the urinal can greatly improve the appearance of the induction urinal, and has a wider range of uses.

[0021] In the technical solution of the induction urinal of the present invention, the induction signal output by the sensor can penetrate the protective cover and the film layer, and form a feedback signal after being shielded. The feedback signal can pass through the film layer and the protective cover, so that the sensor receives the feedback signal and controls the water discharge of the flush nozzle. Not only does it not affect the normal use function of the induction urinal, but the sensor is well hidden by the film layer, so that the user cannot see the sensor from the outside, which greatly improves the beauty of the induction urinal and has a wider range of uses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flushing nozzle in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective cover in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cover plate of a protective cover after being covered with a film layer in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of an induction urinal in one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] At present, the aesthetics and installability of the induction urinal still need to be improved, and the induction urinal needs to be improved.

[0027] On this basis, in the technical solution of the induction nozzle assembly provided by the present invention, the induction signal output by the sensor can penetrate the protective cover and the film layer, and form a feedback signal after being shielded. The feedback signal can pass through the film layer and the protective cover, so that the sensor receives the feedback signal. Not only does the use of the film layer not affect the use of the sensor, but the film layer also makes it impossible for the user to see the sensor from the outside, and the sensor is well hidden. The subsequent use on the urinal can greatly enhance the appearance of the induction urinal, and has a wider range of uses.

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flushing nozzle in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective cover in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cover plate of a protective cover after being covered with a film layer in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of an induction urinal in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] First, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , an induction nozzle assembly 200 includes a flushing nozzle 100, a sensor 103, a protective cover 104 and a membrane layer 108.

[0031] The flushing nozzle 100 comprises a water inlet pipe 101 and a receiving chamber 102 which are isolated from each other, and the water inlet pipe 101 is provided with a flushing hole 102a for flushing water downwards;

[0032] The sensor 103 is located in the accommodating cavity 102, and the sensor 103 outputs a sensing signal, which forms a feedback signal after reflection, and the sensor 103 receives the feedback signal to control the flushing of the flushing hole 102a;

[0033] The protection cover 104 wraps the flushing nozzle 100, and the cover plate 105 of the protection cover 104 is arranged corresponding to the sensor 103, and the transmittance of the sensing signal through the cover plate 105 is greater than 90%, and the transmittance of the sensing signal through the cover plate 105 is greater than 90%;

[0034] The film layer 108 is covered on the cover plate 105 , and the transmittance of the film layer 108 through the sensing signal is greater than 85%. The transmittance of the film layer 108 through the sensing signal is greater than 85%.

[0035] In this embodiment, the sensing signal output by the sensor 103 can penetrate the protective cover 104 and the film layer 108, and form a feedback signal after being shielded. The feedback signal can pass through the film layer 108 and the protective cover 104, so that the sensor 103 receives the feedback signal. The film layer 108 does not affect the use of the sensor 103. Moreover, the film layer 108 is used to prevent the user from seeing the sensor from the outside, and the sensor 103 is well hidden. The subsequent use on the urinal can greatly improve the appearance of the induction urinal, and has a wider range of uses.

[0036] The wavelength range of the sensing signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the sensing signal includes an infrared light signal.

[0037] In this embodiment, the wavelength of the sensing signal is 950 nm, and the sensing signal is an infrared light sensing signal.

[0038] The wavelength range of the feedback signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the feedback signal includes an infrared light signal.

[0039] In this embodiment, the wavelength of the feedback signal is 950 nm, and the feedback signal is an infrared light feedback signal.

[0040] In this embodiment, the material of the film layer 108 is a nano-resin laminated film.

[0041] In other embodiments, the material of the film layer 108 may be polyester film.

[0042] In this embodiment, the film layer 108 has an appearance similar to chrome metal color.

[0043] In this embodiment, the film layer 108 is a single-layer film.

[0044] In other embodiments, the film layer 108 may also be a multi-layer film.

[0045] In this embodiment, the thickness of the film layer 108 ranges from 120 μm to 135 μm. When the thickness of the film layer 108 is less than 120 μm or greater than 135 μm, there may be a height difference between the film layer 108 and the surface of the cover plate 105 .

[0046] In this embodiment, the transmittance of the film layer 108 through colored light is less than 20%, which can not only ensure the transmission of the sensing signal and the feedback signal, but also ensure that the user cannot see the internal sensor 103 through the film layer 108, thereby playing a role in hiding the sensor 103, realizing the integration of the sensor 103 and the flushing nozzle 100 and the smooth surface effect, and greatly improving the appearance effect.

[0047] In this embodiment, the film layer 108 has good acid resistance and corrosion resistance, thereby improving the service life of the induction nozzle assembly 200.

[0048] In this embodiment, the cover plate 105 further has a notch 107 for exposing the sensor 103 to avoid affecting the sensor 103's output of sensing signals and reception of feedback signals, thereby ensuring the normal use of the sensor 103 .

[0049] In other embodiments, the cover plate 105 may not be provided with the notch 107 .

[0050] In this embodiment, the cover plate 105 is a transparent plate.

[0051] In other embodiments, the cover plate 105 may not be a transparent plate, as long as the selected material does not affect the sensor's sensing signal output and the sensor's ability to receive feedback signals. The material can be selected according to actual needs.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 , and also includes a side plate 106 integrally formed with the cover plate 105 , and the side plate 106 is detachably connected to the flushing nozzle 100 along the circumference of the flushing nozzle 100 .

[0053] In this embodiment, the surface of the side panel 106 has a chrome-plated layer. When the film layer 108 covers the cover plate 105, the appearance color of the film layer 108 and the appearance color of the side panel 106 are close to form an overall chrome-plated effect, which greatly improves the appearance of the induction nozzle assembly 200 and expands the scope of use of the induction nozzle assembly 200.

[0054] Accordingly, please refer to Figure 4 , an induction urinal 300 includes a urinal body 301 and an induction nozzle assembly 200.

[0055] In this embodiment, the urinal body 301 is installed on the wall, and the induction nozzle assembly 200 is installed on the urinal body 301, wherein the induction nozzle assembly 200 includes a flushing nozzle 100, a sensor 103, a protective cover 104 and a film layer 108, the flushing nozzle 100 includes a water inlet pipe 101 and a receiving cavity 102 isolated from each other, and the water inlet pipe 101 is provided with a flushing hole 102a for flushing water downward; the sensor 103 is located in the receiving cavity 102, and the sensor 103 outputs a sensing signal, and the sensing signal forms a feedback signal after reflection, and the sensor 103 receives the feedback signal to control The flushing hole 102a is controlled to flush water; the protective cover 104 wraps the flush nozzle 100, the cover plate 105 of the protective cover 104 is arranged corresponding to the sensor 103, the transmittance of the cover plate 105 through the sensing signal is greater than 90%, the transmittance of the cover plate 105 through the sensing signal is greater than 90%, the film layer 108 is covered on the cover plate 105, the transmittance of the film layer 108 through the sensing signal is greater than 85%, the transmittance of the film layer 108 through the sensing signal is greater than 85%, wherein the sensor 103 outputs the sensing signal in a direction away from the wall.

[0056] In this embodiment, the sensing signal output by the sensor 103 can penetrate the protective cover 104 and the film layer 108, and form a feedback signal after being shielded. The feedback signal can pass through the film layer 108 and the protective cover 104, so that the sensor 103 receives the feedback signal and controls the water discharge of the flushing nozzle 100, which not only does not affect the normal use function of the induction urinal 300, but also uses the film layer 108 to hide the sensor 103 well, so that the user cannot see the sensor 103 from the outside, which greatly improves the beauty of the induction urinal 300 and has a wider range of uses.

[0057] The wavelength range of the sensing signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the sensing signal includes an infrared light signal.

[0058] In this embodiment, the wavelength of the sensing signal is 950 nm, and the sensing signal is an infrared light sensing signal.

[0059] The wavelength range of the feedback signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the feedback signal includes an infrared light signal.

[0060] In this embodiment, the wavelength of the feedback signal is 950 nm, and the feedback signal is an infrared light feedback signal.

[0061] In this embodiment, the transmittance of the film layer 108 for transmitting colored light is less than 20%.

[0062] In this embodiment, the material of the film layer 108 is a nano-resin laminated film.

[0063] In other embodiments, the material of the film layer 108 may be polyester film.

[0064] In this embodiment, the film layer 108 has an appearance similar to chrome metal color.

[0065] In this embodiment, the thickness of the film layer 108 ranges from 120 μm to 135 μm. When the thickness of the film layer 108 is less than 120 μm or greater than 135 μm, there may be a height difference between the film layer 108 and the surface of the cover plate 105 .

[0066] In this embodiment, the transmittance of the film layer 108 through colored light is less than 20%, which can not only ensure the transmission of the sensing signal and the feedback signal, but also ensure that the user cannot see the internal sensor 103 through the film layer 108, thereby playing a role in hiding the sensor 103, realizing the integration of the sensor 103 and the flushing nozzle 100 and the smooth surface effect, and greatly improving the appearance effect.

[0067] In this embodiment, the film layer 108 has good acid resistance and corrosion resistance, thereby improving the service life of the induction nozzle assembly 200.

[0068] In this embodiment, the cover plate 105 further has a notch 107 for exposing the sensor 103 to avoid affecting the sensor 103's output of sensing signals and reception of feedback signals, thereby ensuring the normal use of the sensor 103 .

[0069] In other embodiments, the cover plate 105 may not be provided with the notch 107 .

[0070] In this embodiment, the cover plate 105 is a transparent plate.

[0071] In other embodiments, the cover plate 105 may not be a transparent plate, as long as the selected material does not affect the sensor's sensing signal output and the sensor's ability to receive feedback signals. The material can be selected according to actual needs.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 2 , and also includes a side plate 106 integrally formed with the cover plate 105 , and the side plate 106 is detachably connected to the flushing nozzle 100 along the circumference of the flushing nozzle 100 .

[0073] In this embodiment, the surface of the side panel 106 has a chrome-plated layer. When the film layer 108 covers the cover plate 105, the appearance color of the film layer 108 and the appearance color of the side panel 106 are close to form an overall chrome-plated effect, which greatly improves the appearance of the induction nozzle assembly 200 and expands the scope of use of the induction nozzle assembly 200.

[0074] In this embodiment, a control box (not marked in the figure) is also included. The control box includes an automatic control valve and a power box. The automatic control valve and the power box are electrically connected to the sensor 103 respectively.

[0075] In this embodiment, the water outlet of the automatic control valve is connected to the water inlet pipe 101 through a water pipe.

[0076] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An induction nozzle assembly for a urinal, characterized in that: include: The flushing nozzle comprises a water inlet pipe and a receiving cavity which are isolated from each other, wherein the water inlet pipe is provided with a flushing hole for flushing water downwards; A sensor located in the accommodating cavity, the sensor outputs a sensing signal, the sensing signal forms a feedback signal after reflection, and the sensor receives the feedback signal to control the flushing of the flushing hole; A protective cover wrapping the flushing nozzle, wherein the cover plate of the protective cover is arranged corresponding to the sensor, and the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%, and the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%; The film layer covering the cover plate has a transmittance greater than 85% for transmitting the sensing signal, and a transmittance greater than 85% for transmitting the sensing signal.

2. The induction nozzle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The wavelength range of the sensing signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the sensing signal includes an infrared light signal.

3. The induction nozzle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The wavelength range of the feedback signal is 800nm-1100nm, and the type of the feedback signal includes an infrared light signal.

4. The induction nozzle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The transmittance of the film layer through colored light is less than 20%.

5. The induction nozzle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that It also includes a side plate integrally formed with the cover plate, and the side plate is detachably connected to the flushing nozzle along the circumference of the flushing nozzle.

6. The induction nozzle assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that The surface of the side plate is provided with a chrome-plated layer.

7. An induction urinal, characterized in that: include: The urinal body is mounted on the wall; An induction nozzle assembly installed on the urinal body, the nozzle assembly includes a flushing nozzle, including a water inlet pipe and a receiving chamber isolated from each other, the water inlet pipe is provided with a flushing hole for flushing water downward; a sensor located in the receiving chamber, the sensor outputs a sensing signal, the sensing signal forms a feedback signal after reflection, and the sensor receives the feedback signal to control the flushing of the flushing hole; A protective cover wrapping the flushing nozzle: the cover plate of the protective cover is arranged corresponding to the sensor, the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%, and the transmittance of the cover plate through the sensing signal is greater than 90%; The film layer covering the cover plate has a transmittance greater than 85% for transmitting the sensing signal, and a transmittance greater than 85% for transmitting the sensing signal. The sensor outputs the sensing signal in a direction away from the wall.

8. The induction urinal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material of the film layer is polyester film or nano resin laminated film.

9. The induction urinal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The thickness of the film layer ranges from 120 μm to 135 μm.

10. The induction urinal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The film layer is a single-layer film or a multi-layer film.

11. The induction urinal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmittance of the film layer through colored light is less than 20%.

12. The induction urinal according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a control box, which includes an automatic control valve and a power box, and the automatic control valve and the power box are electrically connected to the sensor respectively.

13. The induction urinal according to claim 12, characterized in that: The water outlet of the automatic control valve is connected to the water inlet connecting pipe through a water pipe.