Intelligent bathroom equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of bathroom products, in particular to intelligent bathroom equipment. The utility model discloses intelligent bathroom equipment, which comprises a bathroom equipment body and a microwave inductive probe, the microwave inductive probe is used for determining the distance of an inductor based on the flight time, and an inductive signal of the microwave inductive probe is used for controlling the working state of the bathroom equipment body. According to the utility model, the microwave inductive probe for determining the distance of the inductor based on the flight time is adopted, and the probe is simple in structure and low in cost; the anti-reflection object color difference capability is high; the device is strong in ambient light interference resistance, free of sunlight fear and wider in application range; no window is needed for light transmission, and attractiveness, water resistance and corrosion resistance are achieved; water drops can be prevented from being attached to the induction window or the induction window is prevented from being scratched to cause self-excitation and automatic water outlet; the detection precision is high, and the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of bathroom products, and specifically relates to intelligent bathroom equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of living standards, smart bathroom equipment, such as smart induction faucets and smart induction urinals, are also being used more and more widely. The induction probes of existing smart bathroom equipment mainly use light induction probes (such as infrared sensors, TOF sensors, triangulation distance sensors, etc.), which have the following disadvantages: the light induction probes need to be light-proofed, with a complex structure, large size, and high cost; the anti-reflection color difference ability is poor; it is easily disturbed by ambient light (especially sunlight), and the application range is narrow; windows are required to be opened on surfaces such as ceramics to allow light to pass through, which affects the appearance and waterproof and anti-corrosion performance; if there are water droplets sticking to or scratching the induction window, it will automatically discharge water. For this reason, some smart bathroom equipment also use microwave induction probes, which can better solve the above problems, but the microwave induction probes used in existing smart bathroom equipment are microwave induction probes based on the Doppler principle, and their detection accuracy is low, which affects the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent bathroom device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: an intelligent bathroom equipment, including a bathroom equipment body and a microwave sensing probe, the microwave sensing probe is a microwave sensing probe that determines the distance of the sensing object based on the flight time, and the sensing signal of the microwave sensing probe is used to control the working state of the bathroom equipment body.

[0005] Furthermore, the intelligent bathroom equipment is an intelligent induction faucet, the bathroom equipment body is a faucet body, and the microwave induction probe is arranged inside the faucet body.

[0006] Furthermore, the faucet body includes a vertical portion and a transverse portion extending forward from the vertical portion, and a water outlet is provided on the bottom surface of the front end of the transverse portion.

[0007] Furthermore, the microwave sensing probe is arranged in the transverse portion and the sensing direction is arranged upward toward the top surface of the transverse portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the microwave sensing probe is arranged in the transverse portion and the sensing direction is arranged downward toward the bottom surface of the transverse portion.

[0009] Furthermore, the microwave sensing probe is arranged in the transverse portion and the sensing direction is arranged outwardly toward the side of the transverse portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the microwave sensing probe is arranged in the vertical portion and the sensing direction is arranged forward toward the side of the vertical portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the intelligent bathroom equipment is an intelligent induction faucet, the bathroom equipment body is a faucet body, the faucet body is arranged on the basin, and the microwave induction probe is arranged at the bottom of the basin and the induction direction is arranged toward the top of the basin.

[0012] Furthermore, the intelligent bathroom equipment is an intelligent sensor urinal, and the bathroom equipment body is a urinal body.

[0013] Furthermore, the microwave sensing probe is arranged on the rear wall of the upper part of the urinal body, and the sensing direction is arranged toward the front of the urinal body, for detecting the user; or the microwave sensing probe is arranged on the rear wall of the upper part of the urinal body, and the sensing direction is arranged toward the bottom of the urinal trough of the urinal body, for detecting urine; or the microwave sensing probe is arranged on the rear wall of the bottom of the urinal body, and the sensing direction is arranged toward the urinal trough, for detecting urine.

[0014] Beneficial technical effects of the utility model:

[0015] The utility model adopts a microwave sensing probe that determines the distance of the sensing object based on the flight time. The probe has a simple structure and low cost; it has strong anti-chromatic aberration ability for reflected objects; it has strong resistance to ambient light interference and is not afraid of sunlight, and has a wider range of applications; it does not require windows to let light through, is beautiful, waterproof and corrosion-resistant; it can prevent water droplets from adhering to the sensing window or scratches on the sensing window, causing self-excitation and automatic water discharge; and it has high detection accuracy, which improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the intelligent induction faucet according to the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A structural diagram of the intelligent induction faucet according to the first embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the intelligent induction faucet according to the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the microwave sensing probe of the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a circuit diagram of the control box of the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the intelligent induction faucet according to the second embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the intelligent induction faucet according to the third embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the intelligent induction faucet according to the fourth embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Fig. 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the intelligent induction faucet according to the fourth embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Fig.10 This is a structural diagram of the intelligent induction faucet and basin of the fifth embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Fig.11 A structural diagram of the smart sensor faucet and basin from another perspective of the fifth embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Fig.12 This is a structural diagram of an intelligent urinal according to Embodiment 6 of the present utility model;

[0029] Fig.13 It is a cross-sectional view of the intelligent urinal according to the sixth embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Fig.14 This is a cross-sectional view of the smart urinal according to the seventh embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Fig.15 This is a cross-sectional view of an intelligent urinal according to Embodiment 8 of the present utility model.

[0032] Description of labels:

[0033] 1. Faucet body; 11. Vertical part; 12. Horizontal part; 13. Water outlet pipe; 121. Water outlet; 2. Microwave sensor probe; 21. Probe shell; 22. Microwave sensor chip; 23. Circuit board; 24. Signal line; 3. Basin; 4. Urinal body; 41. Urinal trough. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention, which are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, a person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0035] The utility model is now further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0036] Embodiment 1

[0037] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present embodiment discloses a smart bathroom equipment, specifically a smart induction faucet, comprising a faucet body 1 (bathroom equipment body) and a microwave induction probe 2. The microwave induction probe 2 is a microwave induction probe that determines the distance of the sensing object based on the flight time. Specifically, the microwave induction probe 2 transmits electromagnetic waves of 24G, 77G, etc., which are received after being reflected by the sensing object (such as the human body), and the distance of the sensing object is determined by calculating the time difference between the transmission and the reception (sensing object distance = speed of light * time difference / 2). By adopting the microwave induction probe 2, the probe structure is simple and the cost is low; the ability to resist chromatic aberration of reflected objects is strong; the resistance to ambient light interference is strong, and it is not afraid of sunlight, and the application range is wider; no window is required to be opened for light transmission, which is beautiful, waterproof and corrosion-resistant; it can prevent water droplets from adhering to the sensing window or scratches on the sensing window, resulting in self-excitation and automatic water discharge; and compared with the microwave induction probe using the Doppler principle, the detection accuracy is higher, which improves the use experience.

[0038] In this specific embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the microwave sensing probe 2 includes a probe shell 21, a microwave sensing chip 22, a circuit board 23 and a signal line 24. The microwave sensing chip 22 and the circuit board 23 are arranged in the probe shell 21, the microwave sensing chip 22 is fixed on the circuit board 23 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 23, and the signal line 24 is electrically connected to the circuit board 23, but is not limited to this.

[0039] In this specific embodiment, the faucet body 1 includes a vertical portion 11 and a vertical portion 12 extending forward from the vertical portion 11 (ie, toward the user when in use, i.e., Figure 1 and 2 The faucet body 1 comprises a transverse portion 12 extending in front of the faucet, and a water outlet nozzle 121 is provided on the bottom surface of the front end portion of the transverse portion 12. A water outlet pipe 13 is passed through the faucet body 1, and the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 13 is connected to the water outlet nozzle 121. However, this is not limited to the present invention. In some embodiments, the faucet body 1 can also be implemented by adopting other faucet body structures.

[0040] The microwave sensing probe 2 is arranged inside the front end of the transverse portion 12, and the sensing direction is arranged upward toward the top surface of the transverse portion 12, so as to realize the sensing of water discharge by hand.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the intelligent induction faucet also includes a control box (not shown in the figure), which is provided with a main control board and a solenoid valve. The water inlet end of the water outlet pipeline 13 is connected to the water inlet pipeline through the solenoid valve, so that the water outlet and water shut-off are controlled by the on / off of the solenoid valve. The microwave induction probe 2 is electrically connected to the main control board through the signal line 24, and the control end of the solenoid valve is connected to the output end of the main control board. The specific structure of the control box can refer to the control box of the existing intelligent induction faucet, which can be easily realized by those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail. Of course, in some embodiments, the main control board and the solenoid valve can also be integrated into the faucet body 1.

[0042] In this specific embodiment, the main control board includes a power supply circuit, an MCU microprocessor, an indicator light, an interface circuit, etc. The specific circuit is as follows Figure 5 As shown, this will not be repeated, but it is not limited to this.

[0043] Working principle:

[0044] Before washing hands, the hand waves once in the upper sensing area of ​​the front end of the horizontal portion 12, and the microwave sensing probe 2 senses the hand and outputs a high-level signal to the main control board of the control box, and the main control board controls the solenoid valve to open and keep discharging water; when the person leaves, the hand waves once again in the upper sensing area of ​​the front end of the horizontal portion 12, and the microwave sensing probe 2 senses the hand and outputs a high-level signal to the main control board of the control box, and the main control board controls the solenoid valve to close and turn off the water; at the same time, the main control board is set with a timer of 60 seconds (the time can be set) to discharge water, so even if you forget, the water will be turned off at the time, and water will not be discharged all the time.

[0045] Embodiment 2

[0046] like Figure 6 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the microwave sensing probe 2 of this embodiment is arranged inside the transverse portion 12, and the sensing direction is arranged outwardly toward the side of the transverse portion 12, so as to realize the hand-lifting sensing water discharge. More specifically, in this embodiment, the sensing direction of the microwave sensing probe 2 is arranged outwardly toward the right side of the transverse portion 12, so as to realize the hand-lifting sensing water discharge on the right side, but it is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the sensing direction of the microwave sensing probe 2 can also be arranged outwardly toward the left side of the transverse portion 12.

[0047] The working principle of this embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0048] Embodiment 3

[0049] like Figure 7 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the microwave sensing probe 2 of this embodiment is arranged inside the front end of the transverse portion 12, and the sensing direction is set downward toward the bottom surface of the transverse portion 12, so as to realize instant sensing of water.

[0050] Working principle:

[0051] When washing hands, the hands are extended to the sensing area below the front end of the horizontal portion 12, the microwave sensing probe 2 senses the hands, and outputs a high-level signal to the main control board of the control box, and the main control board controls the solenoid valve to open the valve to discharge water; after washing hands, the hands leave the sensing area, the microwave sensing probe 2 does not sense the hands, and outputs a low-level signal to the main control board of the control box, and the main control board controls the solenoid valve to close the valve to turn off the water.

[0052] Embodiment 4

[0053] like Figure 8 and 9 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and the third embodiment is that the microwave sensing probe 2 of this embodiment is arranged in the vertical part 11, and the sensing direction of the microwave sensing probe 2 is arranged forward toward the front side of the vertical part 11, so as to realize instant sensing of water.

[0054] The working principle of this embodiment is similar to that of the third embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] Embodiment 5

[0056] like Fig.10 and 11 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and the third embodiment is that in this specific embodiment, the faucet body 1 is arranged on the basin 3, and the microwave sensing probe 2 is arranged at the bottom of the basin 3 and the sensing direction is arranged toward the top of the basin 3, so as to realize instant sensing of water discharge. By arranging the microwave sensing probe 2 at the bottom of the basin 3, there is no need to improve the faucet body 1, which is easy to implement, low in cost, wide in application range, and conducive to the miniaturization of the faucet body 1.

[0057] The working principle of this embodiment is similar to that of the third embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0058] Embodiment 6

[0059] like Fig.12 and 13 As shown, this embodiment discloses an intelligent bathroom equipment, specifically an intelligent sensing urinal, including a urinal body 4 (bathroom equipment body) and a microwave sensing probe 2. The microwave sensing probe 2 is the microwave sensing probe 2 of the first embodiment. For details, please refer to the first embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0060] The microwave sensing probe 2 is arranged on the rear wall of the upper part of the urinal body 4, and the sensing direction is arranged toward the front of the urinal body 4, for detecting the user.

[0061] The intelligent bathroom equipment also includes a control box (not shown in the figure), which is provided with a main control board and a solenoid valve, which is connected in series to the flushing pipeline of the urinal body 4, so that the urinal body 4 is controlled to perform corresponding flushing through the on / off valve of the solenoid valve, and the microwave sensor probe 2 and the solenoid valve are electrically connected to the main control board respectively. The specific structure of the control box can refer to the control box of the present embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0062] Working principle:

[0063] When urinating, a person stands in front of the urinal body 4 and is located in the sensing area of ​​the microwave sensing probe 2. The microwave sensing probe 2 senses the person and outputs a high-level signal to the main control board of the control box. After urinating, the person leaves, and the microwave sensing probe 2 does not sense the person, so it outputs a low-level signal to the main control board of the control box. The main control board controls the solenoid valve to open / close the valve accordingly according to the received sensing signal to perform corresponding flushing.

[0064] Embodiment 7

[0065] like Fig.14 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and the sixth embodiment is that the microwave sensing probe 2 of this specific embodiment is arranged on the rear wall of the upper part of the urinal body 4, and the sensing direction is arranged toward the bottom of the urinal trough 41 of the urinal body 4, for detecting urine.

[0066] Working principle:

[0067] When urinating, there is urine in the urinal 41, and the microwave sensing probe 2 senses the urine and outputs a high-level signal to the main control board of the control box. The main control board controls the electromagnetic valve opening / closing valve to perform corresponding flushing according to the received sensing signal.

[0068] Embodiment 8

[0069] like Fig.15 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and the seventh embodiment is that the microwave sensing probe 2 of this specific embodiment is arranged on the rear wall of the bottom of the urinal body 4, and the sensing direction of the microwave sensing probe 2 is arranged toward the urinal trough 41 for detecting urine.

[0070] The working principle of this embodiment is similar to that of the seventh embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0071] Of course, in other embodiments, the smart bathroom equipment may also be a smart sensor toilet, etc.

[0072] Although the present invention has been specifically demonstrated and described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes may be made to the present invention in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims, all of which are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent bathroom equipment, characterized in that: It includes a bathroom equipment body and a microwave sensing probe. The microwave sensing probe is a microwave sensing probe that determines the distance of the sensing object based on the flight time. The sensing signal of the microwave sensing probe is used to control the working state of the bathroom equipment body. The intelligent bathroom equipment is an intelligent sensing faucet, and the bathroom equipment body is a faucet body.

2. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microwave sensor probe is arranged inside the faucet body.

3. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The faucet body comprises a vertical portion and a transverse portion extending forward from the vertical portion, and a water outlet is arranged on the bottom surface of the front end portion of the transverse portion.

4. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The microwave sensing probe is arranged in the transverse portion and its sensing direction is upwardly arranged toward the top surface of the transverse portion.

5. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The microwave sensing probe is arranged in the transverse portion and its sensing direction is downwardly arranged toward the bottom surface of the transverse portion.

6. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The microwave sensing probe is arranged in the transverse portion and its sensing direction is arranged outwardly toward the side of the transverse portion.

7. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The microwave sensing probe is arranged in the vertical portion and its sensing direction is arranged forward toward the side of the vertical portion.

8. The intelligent bathroom equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The faucet body is arranged on the basin, and the microwave sensing probe is arranged at the bottom of the basin with the sensing direction facing the top of the basin.

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