A toilet aid and a toilet

Abstract

The application relates to a toilet auxiliary device and a toilet, which comprises a seat cushion mechanism sleeved on a seat ring of the toilet; a first supporting mechanism is connected to the seat cushion mechanism and located on both sides of the seat cushion mechanism, and is used for providing support for the feet of a human body; an adjusting mechanism is connected between the first supporting mechanism and the seat cushion mechanism, and is used for adjusting the ground clearance of the first supporting mechanism in the vertical direction; a folding mechanism is connected between the first supporting mechanism and the adjusting mechanism, and is used for realizing the storage and unfolding of the first supporting mechanism; a second supporting mechanism is connected to the adjusting mechanism, and is used for providing support for the thighs of the human body at the knee joints; a turnover mechanism is connected between the second supporting mechanism and the adjusting mechanism, and is used for realizing the storage and cushioning of the second supporting mechanism; and a control mechanism is in communication connection with the adjusting mechanism and the second supporting mechanism. The height of the first supporting mechanism from the ground is adjusted, so that the anal intestinal angle during sitting can reach 100-126 degrees, and the abdominal pressure is increased, thereby promoting defecation.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the application filed on June 5, 2024, with application number 202410727366.2, entitled "A Toilet Auxiliary Device and a Toilet". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of toilet technology, and more particularly to a toilet auxiliary device and a toilet. Background Technology

[0003] Toilets, also known as sit-down toilets, have overcome the shortcomings of traditional squat toilets in my country, such as the discomfort, unsightly posture, odor, and lack of aesthetics. They have entered the homes of countless people and become a standard feature of urban life. Currently, more and more public areas, such as train stations, docks, theaters, amusement parks, music cafes, dance halls, parks, stadiums, markets, shopping centers, office buildings, airports, and hotels, are increasingly adopting sit-down toilets.

[0004] However, toilets also exhibit some drawbacks over long-term use. For instance, several Israeli scholars, through comparing sitting and squatting while defecating, found that squatting made defecation subjectively easier and objectively reduced defecation time by one-third, while sitting always felt like straining and could easily lead to hemorrhoids over time. Japanese scholars, using X-rays to scan the defecation process, found that when sitting, the anorectal angle is approximately 80-90 degrees (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown), when squatting, the anorectal angle can reach 100-126 degrees (as shown). Figure 2 As shown in the image, squatting puts a lot of pressure on the abdomen and promotes defecation. Therefore, people began to develop toilet stools for stepping on the toilet. These stools, placed in front of the toilet, allow users to step on them to raise their leg height, which helps improve the user's toilet posture.

[0005] Existing toilet seat covers are typically designed as a single piece, resulting in a large footprint and inconvenient storage. Furthermore, many existing toilet seat covers are made with metal shafts, which are prone to rusting after prolonged use, posing a safety hazard. In addition, the height of existing toilet seat covers is fixed during manufacturing, making it impossible to adjust the height according to the user's height and leg length, thus limiting their universal applicability.

[0006] Currently, no effective solutions have been proposed for the problems of footstools in related technologies, such as large space occupation, inconvenience in storage, and limited universal applicability. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a toilet auxiliary device and a toilet, thereby solving the problems of large footprint, inconvenience in storage, and limited applicability of footrests in related technologies.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a toilet seat auxiliary device, comprising: The seat cushion mechanism is fitted onto the toilet seat ring; The first support mechanism is connected to the seat cushion mechanism and located on both sides of the seat cushion mechanism to provide support for the feet of the human body. A height adjustment mechanism is connected between the first support mechanism and the seat cushion mechanism, and is used to adjust the height of the first support mechanism from the ground in the vertical direction; A folding mechanism is connected between the first support mechanism and the height adjustment mechanism to realize the storage and unfolding of the first support mechanism; The second support mechanism, connected to the height adjustment mechanism, is used to provide support for the thigh at the knee bend of the human body; A flipping mechanism is connected between the second support mechanism and the height adjustment mechanism to realize the storage and padding of the second support mechanism; The control mechanism is communicatively connected to the height adjustment mechanism and the second support mechanism. It is used to control the height adjustment mechanism to adjust the ground clearance of the first support mechanism, and also to control the expansion of the second support mechanism so that the second support mechanism fits tightly against the thigh of the human body when the knee is bent.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cushion mechanism includes: Seat cushion body; Several snap-fit ​​components are arranged around the periphery of the seat cushion body and are elastically snap-fitted with the toilet seat ring.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first support mechanism includes: A foot pedal is connected to the folding mechanism; Anti-slip components are provided on the surface of the foot pedal.

[0011] In some embodiments, the height adjustment mechanism includes: The guide component is connected to the seat cushion mechanism; A first sliding member is passed through the guide member and slidably connected to the guide member; A drive component, connected to the guide component, is used to adjust the height of the first slider from the ground in the vertical direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive component includes: The lead screw is rotatably connected to the guide component at both ends, and the lead screw passes through the first sliding member and is threadedly connected to the first sliding member; A driving component, wherein the output shaft of the driving component is coaxially connected to the lead screw, and the driving component is located at the end of the lead screw away from the ground.

[0013] In some embodiments, the height adjustment mechanism further includes: A first telescopic member, the first end of which is connected to the first sliding member; The second telescopic member has a first end that extends into the second end of the first telescopic member and is telescopically connected to the first telescopic member, and the second end of the second telescopic member is connected to the folding mechanism. A locking component is disposed between the first telescopic member and the second telescopic member, for fixing the relative displacement position and / or relative rotation position between the first telescopic member and the second telescopic member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the folding mechanism includes: The first connector connects the height adjustment mechanism to the first support mechanism; A first rotating member passes through the first supporting mechanism, and both ends of the first rotating member are rotatably connected to the first connecting member, for folding and storing the first supporting mechanism in the horizontal direction. A limiting member is disposed on the first connecting member and located between the first connecting member and the first rotating member, for limiting the rotation angle of the first support mechanism.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second support mechanism includes: The airbag is connected to the flipping mechanism at both ends and corresponds to the front end of the seat cushion mechanism. The inflation / deflation component is connected to the airbag via a pipeline and is used to inflate or deflate the airbag.

[0016] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism includes: The second connector, the first end of which is connected to the second support mechanism; A linkage frame, wherein the first end of the linkage frame is connected to the second end of the second connector; The second rotating component rotatably connects the second end of the connecting rod frame to the height adjustment mechanism.

[0017] Secondly, the present invention also provides a toilet, comprising: Toilet seat body; The toilet auxiliary device described above is installed on the toilet body.

[0018] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art: The present invention provides a toilet auxiliary device that adjusts the height of the first support mechanism from the ground through a height adjustment mechanism, thereby enabling the anorectal angle to reach 100-126 degrees when sitting on the toilet, thereby increasing abdominal pressure and promoting defecation; in addition, the first support mechanism can be stored through a folding component, so as to occupy less space when not in use and improve the utilization rate of indoor bathroom space.

[0019] The toilet seat assist device places a second support mechanism at the front edge of the seat body and inflates or deflates the air bladder within it. This allows the air bladder to press against the user's leg, which is dangling near the knee, providing support and improving flushing comfort. Furthermore, after defecation, the air in the air bladder can be redirected, and the second support mechanism can be retracted, maximizing the use of bathroom space. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the anorectal angle of the human body when sitting on the toilet; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the anorectal angle in the human body when squatting to defecate; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a toilet auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support mechanism in the toilet auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment mechanism in a toilet auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first locking component and the second locking component in the height adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 for Figure 5 The enlarged view of part A in the middle mainly shows the structure of the folding mechanism; Figure 8 This is a frame diagram of the control mechanism and the height adjustment mechanism in a toilet auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second support mechanism and the flipping mechanism in the toilet auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10a This is a rendering of a toilet in use according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10b This is a rendering of a toilet in its stowed state according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the toilet body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are: 100, seat cushion mechanism; 110, seat cushion body; 120, snap-fit ​​component; 200. First support mechanism; 210. Foot pedal; 211. Connecting part; 220. Anti-slip component; 300. Height adjustment mechanism; 310. Guide component; 311. Ear plate; 312. Guide rod; 320. First sliding member; 330. Drive component; 331. Lead screw; 332. Drive component; 340. First telescopic member; 350. Second telescopic member; 360. Locking component; 361. Spring; 362. Limiting ball; 363. Protrusion; 364. Slide groove; 400. Folding mechanism; 410. First connecting member; 411. Sector-shaped groove; 420. First rotating member; 430. Limiting member; 500. Control mechanism; 510. Communication sensor; 520. Controller; 530. Control button; 540. Power supply 600. Second support mechanism; 610. Airbag; 620. Inflation / depression component; 700. Tilting mechanism; 710. Linkage frame; 720. Second rotating component; 730. Second connecting component; 800. Toilet body; 810. Toilet seat; 820. Water tank; 830. Toilet lid; 840. Seat ring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0025] Example 1 An illustrative embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3As shown, a toilet auxiliary device includes a seat cushion mechanism 100, a first support mechanism 200, a height adjustment mechanism 300, a folding mechanism 400, and a control mechanism 500. The seat cushion mechanism 100 is fitted onto the toilet seat ring; the first support mechanism 200 is connected to the seat cushion mechanism 100 and located on both sides of the seat cushion mechanism 100, providing support for the user's feet; the height adjustment mechanism 300 is connected between the first support mechanism 200 and the seat cushion mechanism 100, used to adjust the height of the first support mechanism 200 from the ground in a vertical direction; the folding mechanism 400 is connected between the first support mechanism 200 and the height adjustment mechanism 300, used to fold and unfold the first support mechanism 200; the control mechanism 500 is installed on the first support mechanism 200 and communicatively connected to the height adjustment mechanism 300, controlling the height adjustment mechanism 300 to adjust the height of the first support mechanism 200 from the ground.

[0026] It should be noted that the height of the first support mechanism 200 off the ground can be adjusted by the height adjustment mechanism 300, so that the anorectal angle can reach 100~126 degrees when sitting on the toilet, thereby increasing the abdominal pressure and promoting defecation.

[0027] In addition, the first support mechanism 200 can be stored through the folding mechanism 400 so that it occupies less space when not in use, thereby improving the utilization rate of indoor bathroom space.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, the seat cushion mechanism 100 includes a seat cushion body 110 and a plurality of snap-fit ​​members 120. The seat cushion body 110 fits against the toilet seat ring; the plurality of snap-fit ​​members 120 are arranged around the periphery of the seat cushion body 110 and elastically snap-fit ​​with the toilet seat ring, thereby achieving a stable connection between the seat cushion body 110 and the toilet seat ring.

[0029] Specifically, the overall structure of the seat body 110 is U-shaped and the same as the shape of the toilet seat ring, so as to facilitate the stability of the seat body 110 on the toilet seat ring; four snap-fit ​​pieces 120 are arranged around the periphery of the seat body 110, and the four snap-fit ​​pieces 120 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the seat body 110. The snap-fit ​​pieces 120 have the function of elastic deformation. The first end of the snap-fit ​​piece 120 is connected to the side of the seat body 110, and the second end of the snap-fit ​​piece 120 elastically abuts against the toilet seat ring, so as to further realize the fixed fit between the seat body 110 and the toilet seat ring.

[0030] It should be noted that the shape of the seat body 110 can be adapted to the shape of the toilet seat ring so that it can be used with various models of toilets on the market.

[0031] In some embodiments, the number of snap-fit ​​members 120 on the seat cushion body 110 can be selected according to the actual connection strength between the seat cushion body 110 and the toilet seat ring. For example, there may be two or six snap-fit ​​members 120 on the seat cushion body 110, etc., without further restrictions.

[0032] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​element 120 includes, but is not limited to, a snap ring or a spring.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the first support mechanism 200 includes a foot pedal 210 and an anti-slip element 220. The foot pedal 210 is connected to the folding mechanism 400; the anti-slip element 220 is disposed on the surface of the foot pedal 210.

[0034] Specifically, there are two foot pedals 210, which correspond to the two feet of the human body respectively, and the foot pedals 210 are long and flat in shape, with a size that matches the foot size.

[0035] The foot pedal 210 has a connecting part 211 on its side end, which is connected to the folding structure to enable the foot pedal 210 to be folded.

[0036] In some of these embodiments, the connecting portion 211 is a hollow shaft.

[0037] It should be noted that the four corners of the foot pedal 210 are rounded to prevent the sharp corners of the foot pedal 210 from causing injury to the human body.

[0038] Specifically, the anti-slip component 220 covers the surface of the foot pedal 210 to prevent the foot from slipping off the foot pedal 210.

[0039] In some embodiments, the anti-slip element 220 may be an anti-slip mat that completely covers the surface of the foot pedal 210.

[0040] In some embodiments, the anti-slip component 220 may also be an anti-slip protrusion. The anti-slip protrusion is integrally formed with the foot pedal 210 or fixed by means of bonding, riveting, etc., and the anti-slip protrusion is evenly distributed on the surface of the foot pedal 210. By increasing the contact area and frictional resistance between the foot pedal 210 and the foot, the anti-slip effect is achieved.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, there are two height adjustment mechanisms 300, and the two height adjustment mechanisms 300 correspond one-to-one with the two foot pedals 210, and are located on opposite sides of the seat body 110.

[0042] The height adjustment mechanism 300 includes a guide component 310, a first slider 320, and a drive component 330. The guide component 310 is connected to the seat cushion body 110; the first slider 320 passes through the guide component 310 and is slidably connected to the guide component 310; the drive component 330 is connected to the guide component 310 and is used to adjust the height of the first slider 320 from the ground in the vertical direction.

[0043] Specifically, the guide component 310 includes ear plates 311 and at least one guide rod 312. Two ear plates 311 are provided, each connected to one end of the guide rod 312. The ear plate 311 connected to the first end of the guide rod 312 is also connected to the side wall of the seat cushion body 110. One guide rod 312 is provided; the guide rod 312 is cylindrical and vertically positioned, with both ends connected to the two ear plates 311. The guide rod 312 guides the first sliding member 320 to reciprocate along the length of the guide rod 312.

[0044] It should be noted that the ear plate 311 can be integrally formed with the seat cushion body 110 or connected to the seat cushion body 110 by means of bonding, riveting, thermoplastic connection, etc., thereby realizing the connection between the height adjustment component and the seat cushion body 110.

[0045] In some embodiments, two guide rods 312 are provided, with both ends of the two guide rods 312 connected to the corresponding ear plates 311, and the two guide rods 312 are symmetrically arranged along the lead screw 331 in the drive component 330.

[0046] Specifically, the first sliding member 320 can be a slider. One end of the first sliding member 320 in the length direction is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is provided in the first sliding member 320 along the length direction of the guide rod 312. The guide rod 312 can pass through the through hole to realize the sliding connection of the first sliding member 320 to the guide rod 312.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first slider 320 has through holes at both ends along its length, and two guide rods 312 pass through the corresponding through holes, thereby enabling the first slider 320 to be slidably connected to the guide rods 312. The presence of guide rods 312 at both ends of the first slider 320 improves its sliding stability. Furthermore, a threaded hole is provided on the first slider 320 between the two through holes, and this threaded hole is formed along the length of the lead screw 331, allowing the lead screw 331 in the drive component 330 to pass through.

[0048] Specifically, the drive component 330 includes a lead screw 331 and a drive member 332. One end of the lead screw 331 is rotatably connected to the guide component 310, and the other end of the lead screw 331 is coaxially fixed to the output shaft of the drive member 332 and threadedly connected to the first sliding member 320. The drive member 332 is fixed on the ear plate 311 connected to the seat cushion body 110 and is located on the side of the ear plate 311 facing the ground.

[0049] Furthermore, the lead screw 331 is vertically arranged between the ear plate 311 and the drive member 332. One end of the lead screw 331 is rotatably connected to the corresponding ear plate 311, and the other end is coaxially fixed to the output shaft of the drive member 332.

[0050] In some embodiments, the end of the lead screw 331 furthest from the drive member 332 may be rotatably connected to the lug 311 via a bearing.

[0051] In some of these embodiments, the lead screw 331 is positioned between two guide rods 312.

[0052] Furthermore, the drive component 332 is fixed on the ear plate 311 by a bracket, and the bracket corresponds to the corner of the drive component 332. The output shaft of the drive component 332 is vertically arranged and connected to the lead screw 331. The rotation of the output shaft of the drive component 332 can drive the lead screw 331 to rotate.

[0053] In some embodiments, the drive element 332 includes, but is not limited to, a drive motor or a motor.

[0054] In actual operation, the output shaft of the drive component 332 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, causing the lead screw 331 to rotate forward or reverse, thereby causing the lead screw 331 to drive the first sliding component 320 to rise or fall along the length of the guide rod 312, and thus adjusting the ground clearance of the first support mechanism 200 by raising or lowering the first sliding component 320.

[0055] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the height adjustment mechanism 300 also includes a first telescopic member 340, a second telescopic member 350, and a locking component 360. The first end of the first telescopic member 340 is connected to the first sliding member 320; the first end of the second telescopic member 350 extends into the second end of the first telescopic member 340 and is telescopically connected to it, and the second end of the second telescopic member 350 is connected to the folding mechanism 400; the locking component 360 is disposed between the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350, and is used to fix the relative displacement position and / or relative rotation position between the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350.

[0056] Specifically, the first telescopic member 340 is a hollow rod-shaped structure. The first end of the first telescopic member 340 is integrally formed with the first sliding member 320 or fixedly connected to the first sliding member 320 by welding, bonding, riveting, or other methods. The length direction of the first telescopic member 340 is in the same direction as the length direction of the first sliding member 320. The second telescopic member 350 is a hollow rod-shaped structure. The second end of the second telescopic member 350 is integrally formed with the folding mechanism 400 or fixedly connected to the folding mechanism 400 by welding, bonding, riveting, or other methods.

[0057] In some embodiments, the locking component 360 is fixed within the second telescopic member 350 and located at the first end of the second telescopic member 350, used to fix the relative displacement position between the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350. The locking component 360 includes a spring 361 and a limiting protrusion 362. The first end of the spring 361 is fixed within the second telescopic member 350 and connected by welding, bonding, riveting, etc., and the second end of the spring 361 is connected to the limiting protrusion 362. It should be noted that through holes for the limiting protrusion 362 to pass through are provided on the second end of both the first telescopic member 340 and the second end of the second telescopic member 350.

[0058] In some embodiments, a locking member 360 is disposed between the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350 to fix the relative rotational position between the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350. The locking member 360 includes a groove 364 and a protrusion 363. The protrusion 363 is integrally formed on the inner sidewall of the first telescopic member 340 and is arranged along the axial direction of the first telescopic member 340; the groove 364 is formed on the outer sidewall of the second telescopic member 350 and is arranged along the axial direction of the second telescopic member 350; the protrusion 363 is embedded in the groove 364, and the mutual cooperation between the protrusion 363 and the groove 364 can prevent rotation between the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350, thereby improving the stability of the first support mechanism 200 when extending or retracting along the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350.

[0059] In actual use, the user sits on the seat body 110 and pulls out the first support mechanism 200 through the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350, so that the first support mechanism 200 is located in front of the toilet, so that the user's feet can be placed on the first support mechanism 200.

[0060] like Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the folding mechanism 400 includes a first connector 410 and a first rotating member 420. The first connector 410 connects the first support mechanism 200 to the height adjustment mechanism 300; the first rotating member 420 passes through the first support mechanism 200, and both ends of the first rotating member 420 are rotatably connected to the first connector 410, for folding and storing the first support mechanism 200 in the horizontal direction.

[0061] Specifically, the first connector 410 is composed of a square plate and a semi-circular plate. Two first connectors 410 are provided on the second telescopic member 350. The two first connectors 410 are spaced apart along the length direction of the second telescopic member 350, and one of the first connectors 410 is fixed to the second end of the second telescopic member 350.

[0062] It should be noted that the interval between the two first connectors 410 is 100mm.

[0063] In some embodiments, the distance between the two first connectors 410 may also be 80mm, 120mm, etc.

[0064] Specifically, the two ends of the first rotating member 420 are rotatably connected to the two first connecting members 410 respectively, and the first rotating member 420 passes through the connecting part 211 on the foot pedal 210 and is fixedly connected to the connecting part 211, so that the foot pedal 210 rotates around the first rotating member 420 as the first rotating member 420 rotates.

[0065] In some of these embodiments, the first connector 410 includes, but is not limited to, a pivot.

[0066] Furthermore, the folding mechanism 400 also includes a limiting member 430. The limiting member 430 is disposed on the first connecting member 410 and located between the first connecting member 410 and the first rotating member 420, and is used to limit the rotation angle of the first support mechanism 200.

[0067] Specifically, the limiting member 430 has a block-shaped structure and is connected to both ends of the first rotating member 420.

[0068] It should be noted that a sector-shaped groove 411 is provided on the first connecting member 410 at the position corresponding to the first rotating member 420, and the limiting member 430 is embedded in the sector-shaped groove 411, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the first rotating member 420, so as to limit the rotation angle range of the first support mechanism 200.

[0069] In actual use, the user can flip the foot pedal 210 through the first rotating member 420 so that the foot pedal 210 is set horizontally so that the user can step on it; after the user finishes using the toilet, the user can flip the foot pedal 210 again through the first rotating member 420 so that the foot pedal 210 is set vertically, thereby reducing the space occupied by the foot pedal 210 when not in use.

[0070] like Figure 8 As shown, the control mechanism 500 includes a control button 510, a communication sensor 520, and a controller 530. The communication sensor 510 is communicatively connected to the control button 530 and is used to acquire the lifting and lowering signals transmitted by the control button 530. The controller 520 is connected to both the drive unit 332 and the communication sensor 510, and is used to control the output shaft of the drive unit 332 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise according to the lifting and lowering signals.

[0071] Specifically, the control button 530 is divided into a raise button and a lower button. The raise button and lower button are respectively installed on the two foot pedals 210, corresponding to the right and left feet of the user, and both are located on the foot pedals 210 near the first rotating member 420. It should be noted that the raise button is installed on the foot pedal 210 corresponding to the left foot, and the lower button is installed on the foot pedal 210 corresponding to the right foot.

[0072] In some embodiments, the positions of the raise button and the lower button can be interchanged.

[0073] In some embodiments, the communication sensor 510 includes, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth sensor, a WiFi sensor, and a ZigBee sensor.

[0074] In some of these embodiments, the controller 520 includes, but is not limited to, an MCU, a Raspberry Pi, or a microcontroller.

[0075] Furthermore, the control mechanism 500 also includes a power supply 540. The power supply 540 is connected to the controller 520 and is used to supply power to the controller 520.

[0076] Furthermore, the control mechanism 500 also includes a control box. The communication sensor 510, controller 520, and power supply 540 are located inside the control box.

[0077] The method of using this invention is as follows: When a user needs to use the toilet, the user first sits on the seat mechanism 100; The first support mechanism 200 can then be pulled out via the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350 so that the first support mechanism 200 is located next to the user's feet. Then, the first support mechanism 200 is placed horizontally by the first rotating member 420 in the folding mechanism 400 so that the user's feet can be placed on the foot pedal 210. Next, the foot pedal 210 is raised or lowered by pressing the lift or lower button on it. Once the foot pedal 210 is at a suitable height (i.e., the anorectal angle is between 100 and 126 degrees when sitting on the toilet), the lift or lower button is released to adjust the toilet auxiliary device to the desired position. Figure 10a This indicates the state in which the user can defecate; After the user finishes defecating, the foot pedal 210 can be folded into a vertical position using the folding mechanism 400. Then, the foot pedal 210 is positioned on either side of the toilet bowl 810 via the first telescopic member 340 and the second telescopic member 350, thereby enabling the storage of the first support mechanism 200 (i.e., adjusting the toilet auxiliary device to such a position). Figure 10b (as shown in the diagram), this can reduce the space occupied by the first support mechanism 200 when it is not in use, thereby increasing the utilization rate of the indoor bathroom space.

[0078] The advantages of this invention are that the toilet auxiliary device adjusts the ground height of the first support mechanism 200 through the height adjustment mechanism 300, so that the anorectal angle can reach 100~126 degrees when sitting on the toilet, thereby increasing the abdominal pressure and promoting defecation; in addition, the first support mechanism 200 can also be stored through the folding mechanism 400 so as to occupy less space when not in use, thereby improving the utilization rate of indoor bathroom space.

[0079] Example 2 This embodiment is a modified embodiment of embodiment 1.

[0080] like Figure 9 As shown, the toilet seat auxiliary device also includes a second support mechanism 600 and a flipping mechanism 700. The second support mechanism 600 is connected to the height adjustment mechanism 300 and is communicatively connected to the control mechanism 500, and is used to provide support for the thigh at the knee bend position under the control of the control mechanism 500; the flipping mechanism 700 is connected between the second support mechanism 600 and the height adjustment mechanism 300, and is used to realize the storage and padding of the second support mechanism 600.

[0081] It should be noted that in order to achieve an anorectal angle of 100-126 degrees when sitting on the toilet, the angle between the thigh and lower leg at the knee is small, resulting in the thigh near the knee being unsupported. If the time spent sitting on the toilet is too long, it may cause numbness in the legs. Therefore, the toilet assist device places the second support mechanism 600 at the front edge of the seat body 110 to support the legs that are suspended near the knee, thereby improving the comfort of flushing when using the toilet assist device.

[0082] like Figure 9 As shown, the second support mechanism 600 includes an airbag 610 and an inflation / deflation component 620. The two ends of the airbag 610 are connected to the flipping mechanism 700 and correspond to the front end of the seat cushion mechanism 100. The inflation / deflation component 620 is connected to the airbag 610 via a pipe and is used to inflate or deflate the airbag 610. The inflation / deflation component 620 is communicatively connected to the control mechanism 500, which controls the inflation / deflation component 620 to inflate or deflate the airbag 610.

[0083] Specifically, the airbag 610 is arc-shaped and corresponds to the arc-shaped area at the front end of the seat cushion body 110; the inflation / deflation component 620 is installed on the flipping mechanism 700 and connected to the control mechanism 500. The user can control the inflation / deflation component 620 to inflate or deflate the airbag 610 through the control mechanism 500 so that the airbag 610 fits tightly against the leg that is dangling at the knee, thus providing support.

[0084] In some embodiments, the inflation / deflation component 620 includes, but is not limited to, an inflation / deflation balloon and an inflation / deflation valve. It should be noted that the inflation / deflation component 620 can rapidly inflate and deflate the airbag 610, achieving full or emptying of the airbag 610 within 5 seconds.

[0085] like Figure 9 As shown, there are two flipping mechanisms 700, and the two flipping mechanisms 700 correspond to the two ends of the airbag 610 and are installed on opposite sides of the seat cushion body 110.

[0086] The flipping mechanism 700 includes a second connecting member 710, a linkage frame 720, and a second rotating member 730. The first end of the second connecting member 730 is connected to the second support mechanism 600; the first end of the linkage frame 710 is connected to the second end of the second connecting member 730; and the second rotating member 720 rotatably connects the second end of the linkage frame 710 to the height adjustment mechanism 300.

[0087] Specifically, the linkage 710 is roughly triangular in shape, and the first end of the linkage 710 is connected to the second support mechanism 600 through the second connector 730. The second end of the linkage 710 is rotatably connected to the ear plate 311 in the height adjustment mechanism 300. The second rotating member 720 passes through the second end of the linkage 710 and the ear plate 311. One end of the second rotating member 720 is fixed to the linkage 710, and the other end of the second rotating member 720 is rotatably connected to the ear plate 311.

[0088] In some of these embodiments, the second connector 730 includes, but is not limited to, a connecting rope.

[0089] In some of these embodiments, the second rotating member 720 includes, but is not limited to, a rotating shaft.

[0090] In this embodiment, the control button 530 also includes an inflation button and a deflation button. Both the inflation and deflation buttons are mounted on the linkage frame 710. The user can inflate the airbag 610 by pressing and holding the inflation button, and stop inflation by releasing the inflation button; the user can also deflate the airbag 610 by pressing and holding the deflation button, and stop deflation by releasing the deflation button. It should be noted that the inflation and deflation buttons can be mounted on the same linkage frame 710.

[0091] In some embodiments, the inflation button and deflation button may be mounted on the connecting rods 710 on both sides of the seat body 110, respectively.

[0092] Furthermore, the control mechanism 500 is also equipped with a one-touch deflation button. The one-touch deflation button can control the inflation / deflation component 620 to deflate the gas inside the airbag 610 in one go, thus facilitating storage. In addition, the one-touch deflation button is installed on the linkage bracket 710 opposite to the inflation button and deflation button. This installation method can distinguish between the inflation button, deflation button and one-touch deflation button, preventing the user from accidentally pressing the one-touch deflation button during the adjustment of the airbag 610's inflation degree, which would lead to adjustment failure.

[0093] The method of using this invention is as follows: When a user needs to use the toilet, the second support mechanism 600 can be placed at the edge of the front end of the seat body 110 by the flipping mechanism 700. Subsequently, the user inflates or deflates the airbag 610 by pressing the inflation or deflation button on the linkage 710, so that the airbag 610 is in close contact with the leg that is dangling with the knee bent (i.e., the toilet seat assist device is adjusted to...). Figure 10a (as shown in the diagram), thus providing support; After the user finishes defecating, the air in the airbag 610 can be completely released by pressing the one-touch deflation button on the linkage 710, reducing the space occupied by the airbag 610. Then, the airbag 610 is flipped again by the flipping mechanism 700 to the underside of the seat body 110, and pressed against the outer side wall of the front end of the toilet bowl 810, thus achieving the storage of the second support mechanism 600 (i.e., adjusting the toilet auxiliary device to...). Figure 10b (as shown in the diagram), reducing the space occupied by the second support mechanism 600 when not in use, thereby improving the utilization rate of the indoor bathroom space.

[0094] The advantage of this invention is that the toilet assist device places the second support mechanism 600 at the front edge of the seat body 110 and inflates and deflates the airbag 610 in the second support mechanism 600, so that the airbag 610 is in close contact with the user's leg that is hanging near the knee, thereby providing support for the hanging leg and improving the comfort of flushing when using the toilet assist device. In addition, after the user finishes defecating, the air in the airbag 610 can be redirected, and the second support mechanism 600 can be stored away through the flipping mechanism 700, improving the utilization rate of indoor bathroom space.

[0095] Example 3 This embodiment relates to the toilet of the present invention.

[0096] like Figure 10a and Figure 10b As shown, a toilet includes a toilet body 800 and a toilet auxiliary device as described in Embodiments 1-2. The toilet auxiliary device is disposed on the toilet body 800.

[0097] like Figure 11 As shown, the toilet body 800 includes a bowl seat 810, a water tank 820, a bowl lid 830, and a seat ring 840. Specifically, the water tank 820 is located on the bowl seat 810 at the rear end of the bowl seat 810, and the bowl lid 830 and seat ring 840 are also located on the bowl seat 810. A toilet auxiliary device 900 is fitted onto the seat ring 840.

[0098] In some embodiments, the bucket lid 830 and the seat ring 840 are rotatably mounted on the bucket base 810, the water tank 820 is located on the rear side of the bucket base 810, and the water tank 820 and the bucket base 810 are integrally formed parts.

[0099] The advantage of this invention is that when the user needs a toilet seat assist device, the toilet seat assist device can be fitted onto the seat ring 840 on the toilet body 800, thereby promoting defecation when the user sits on the toilet; when the toilet seat assist device is not needed, the toilet seat assist device can be removed from the toilet body 800 and folded for storage, thereby reducing the space occupied by the toilet seat assist device.

[0100] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the implementation and protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A toilet seat auxiliary device, characterized in that, include: The seat cushion mechanism is fitted onto the toilet seat ring; The first support mechanism is connected to the seat cushion mechanism and located on both sides of the seat cushion mechanism to provide support for the feet of the human body. A height adjustment mechanism is connected between the first support mechanism and the seat cushion mechanism, and is used to adjust the height of the first support mechanism from the ground in the vertical direction; A folding mechanism is connected between the first support mechanism and the height adjustment mechanism to realize the storage and unfolding of the first support mechanism; The second support mechanism, connected to the height adjustment mechanism, is used to provide support for the thigh at the knee bend of the human body; A flipping mechanism is connected between the second support mechanism and the height adjustment mechanism to realize the storage and padding of the second support mechanism; The control mechanism is communicatively connected to the height adjustment mechanism and the second support mechanism. It is used to control the height adjustment mechanism to adjust the ground clearance of the first support mechanism, and also to control the expansion of the second support mechanism so that the second support mechanism fits tightly against the thigh of the human body when the knee is bent.

2. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cushion mechanism includes: Seat cushion body; Several snap-fit ​​components are arranged around the periphery of the seat cushion body and are elastically snap-fitted with the toilet seat ring.

3. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support mechanism includes: A foot pedal is connected to the folding mechanism; Anti-slip components are provided on the surface of the foot pedal.

4. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height adjustment mechanism includes: The guide component is connected to the seat cushion mechanism; A first sliding member is passed through the guide member and slidably connected to the guide member; A drive component, connected to the guide component, is used to adjust the height of the first slider from the ground in the vertical direction.

5. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving component includes: A lead screw, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the guide component, and the lead screw passes through the first sliding member and is threadedly connected to the first sliding member; A driving component, wherein the output shaft of the driving component is coaxially connected to the lead screw, and the driving component is located at the end of the lead screw away from the ground.

6. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The height adjustment mechanism also includes: A first telescopic member, the first end of which is connected to the first sliding member; The second telescopic member has a first end that extends into the second end of the first telescopic member and is telescopically connected to the first telescopic member, and the second end of the second telescopic member is connected to the folding mechanism. A locking component is disposed between the first telescopic member and the second telescopic member, for fixing the relative displacement position and / or relative rotation position between the first telescopic member and the second telescopic member.

7. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding mechanism includes: The first connector connects the height adjustment mechanism to the first support mechanism; A first rotating member passes through the first supporting mechanism, and both ends of the first rotating member are rotatably connected to the first connecting member, for folding and storing the first supporting mechanism in the horizontal direction. A limiting member is disposed on the first connecting member and located between the first connecting member and the first rotating member, for limiting the rotation angle of the first support mechanism.

8. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second support mechanism includes: The airbag is connected to the flipping mechanism at both ends and corresponds to the front end of the seat cushion mechanism. The inflation / deflation component is connected to the airbag via a pipeline and is used to inflate or deflate the airbag.

9. The toilet auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes: The second connector, the first end of which is connected to the second support mechanism; A linkage frame, wherein the first end of the linkage frame is connected to the second end of the second connector; The second rotating component rotatably connects the second end of the connecting rod frame to the height adjustment mechanism.

10. A toilet seat, characterized in that, include: Toilet seat body; The toilet auxiliary device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed on the toilet body.

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