A foot sensing device for smart toilet and smart toilet

By adopting telescopic snap-on structure and extruded surface limit surface in the foot-sensing module of the smart toilet, the existing smart toilet foot-sensing module has solved the problems of complex structure, easy corrosion and short service life, and a more stable and durable installation structure and a more convenient maintenance process are achieved.

CN222745220UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11HUIDA SANITARY WARE
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Application Number
CN202420706754.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-08
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-08

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Technical Problem

The foot-sensing module of existing smart toilets has a complex structure, is prone to corrosion and is not resistant to aging, has a short service life, which is not conducive to installation and after-sales maintenance.

Method used

The telescopic fastener and the telescopic spring are used to form a telescopic snap structure. By setting the extrusion surface and the limiting surface, the foot-sensing device is installed using the extrusion pressure of the toilet installation port, and a stable snap structure is formed between the limiting surface and the toilet side wall and the retaining ring.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of the installation structure between the foot-sensing device and the toilet, extends the service life, and simplifies the installation and after-sales maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a foot-sensing device for an intelligent toilet and an intelligent toilet, belonging to the field of toilets, including a retaining ring and a foot-sensing module, a mounting slot assembly is provided on one side of the retaining ring, a foot-sensing module is installed in the mounting slot assembly, a signal transmission line is connected to the foot-sensing module, a telescopic buckle assembly is provided on the outer wall of the mounting slot assembly; the telescopic buckle assembly includes a buckle mounting seat, a telescopic fastener and a telescopic spring, the buckle mounting seat is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting slot assembly, one end of the telescopic spring is mounted on the buckle mounting seat, and the other end is mounted with the telescopic fastener. The beneficial effects of the utility model are: the telescopic buckle structure is formed by the cooperation of the telescopic fastener and the telescopic spring, the structure is simple, the stability of the mounting structure between the foot-sensing device and the toilet is improved, it is not easily corroded, not easily damaged and has a long service life, and is conducive to the installation and after-sales maintenance of the foot-sensing module.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of toilets, and in particular to a foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet and an intelligent toilet. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and consumption capacity, the popularization and development of smart technology in home life has been driven. The application of smart toilets has gradually expanded to individual families. As one of the smart home products, the smart toilet not only has conventional functions such as buttocks / female cleaning, seat heating, flushing when leaving the seat, warm air drying, etc., but also adds foot touch or foot feel control methods for the convenience of customers.

[0003] The foot sensing modules in existing smart toilets are divided into two types: built-in and external. However, both situations only consider the use, which is not conducive to installation and after-sales maintenance. For example, the utility model patent with announcement number CN217679469U discloses an infrared foot sensing device and toilet for toilets, including a sensing shell, the first end of the sensing shell has a sensing window, the second end of the sensing shell has an opening, wherein the first end has a convex arc surface, and the sensing window is formed on the convex arc surface; a light shield is arranged in the sensing shell and arranged at the first end; an infrared sensing body is arranged in the sensing shell, and the light shield is arranged on the infrared sensing body; a wiring harness is electrically connected to the infrared sensing body; a rubber sleeve is sleeved on the sensing shell, and the wiring harness extends to the outside of the rubber sleeve, and the rubber sleeve is used to connect to the toilet. The foot sensing device has a complex structure, and the rubber sleeve is easily corroded and not resistant to aging, with a short service life, and inconvenient installation and after-sales maintenance.

[0004] In view of this, the inventor conducted in-depth research on this demand, and thus the present case was produced. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problems of the foot sensing module of the smart toilet in the prior art, such as complex structure, easy corrosion and poor aging resistance, short service life, and inconvenience in installation and after-sales maintenance, the utility model provides a foot sensing device for a smart toilet, including a retaining ring and a foot sensing module, one side of the retaining ring is provided with an installation slot assembly, the foot sensing module is installed in the installation slot assembly, the foot sensing module is connected to a signal transmission line, and a telescopic buckle assembly is provided on the outer side wall of the installation slot assembly;

[0006] The telescopic buckle assembly includes a buckle mounting seat, a telescopic fastener and a telescopic spring. The buckle mounting seat is fixedly mounted on the outer side wall of the mounting slot assembly. One end of the telescopic spring is mounted on the buckle mounting seat, and the telescopic fastener is mounted on the other end.

[0007] A telescopic buckle structure is formed by combining a telescopic fastener and a telescopic spring. The structure is simple, which improves the stability of the installation structure between the foot sensing device and the toilet. It is not susceptible to corrosion, is not easy to damage and has a long service life, which is conducive to the installation and after-sales maintenance of the foot sensing module.

[0008] Preferably, the telescopic fastener at least comprises a limiting surface for limiting the mounting slot assembly and an extrusion surface for applying a compressive force to the telescopic spring, wherein the limiting surface is located close to the retaining ring and parallel to the plane where the retaining ring is located, and the extrusion surface is located away from the retaining ring and the angle between the limiting surface and the extrusion surface is 30 to 60°, preferably 45°;

[0009] The telescopic direction of the telescopic spring is parallel to the plane where the limiting surface is located.

[0010] Here, the shape of the telescopic fastener is preferably a triangular prism, and its cross section is a right triangle, wherein the side surface corresponding to one right angle side is fixed to one end of the telescopic spring, the side surface corresponding to the other right angle side is the limiting surface, and the side surface corresponding to the hypotenuse is the extrusion surface. During installation, it moves toward the center of the installation slot assembly under the extrusion of the toilet installation edge to squeeze the telescopic spring until the toilet installation edge crosses the intersection line of the extrusion surface and the limiting surface. At this time, the telescopic fastener moves from the outside of the toilet through the toilet installation opening to the inside of the toilet. The telescopic spring pushes the telescopic fastener back to its initial position due to the compression force brought by the loss of the extrusion surface, so that the limiting surface of the telescopic fastener fits the inner wall of the toilet, and a stable buckle structure is formed between the buckle, the toilet side wall and the retaining ring, thereby stably fixing the foot sensing device at the installation opening of the toilet. An extrusion surface and a limiting surface are set, and the extrusion force of the toilet installation port is used to extrude the compression spring to realize the installation of the foot sensing device from the outside of the toilet to the inside thereof. A stable snap-on structure is formed by the cooperation between the limiting surface and the toilet side wall and the retaining ring. The installation structure is stable and simple, which is conducive to installation and after-sales maintenance.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting slot assembly comprises a mounting slot body and a foot-feeling member fixing slot, the two telescopic buckle assemblies are arranged oppositely on the outer circumferential surface of the mounting slot body, and the foot-feeling module is installed inside the foot-feeling member fixing slot;

[0012] A limiting groove for installing the foot-feeling component fixing groove is formed on the inner wall of the installation slot body, the length direction of the limiting groove is parallel to the central axis of the retaining ring, and a limiting block matching the limiting groove is arranged on the outer side wall of the foot-feeling component fixing groove;

[0013] One end of the limiting groove extends to an end surface of the installation slot body away from the retaining ring, and the other end is located inside the installation slot body.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting groove is close to one end of the retaining ring and extends perpendicularly to the limiting groove to form a clamping groove;

[0015] When the limiting block is stuck in the slot, at least half of the foot-feeling member fixing slot is located inside the installation slot body.

[0016] Preferably, a mounting slot body is formed on the outer side wall of the mounting slot body at a position corresponding to the telescopic buckle assembly, and the buckle mounting seat is installed inside the mounting slot body.

[0017] Preferably, an outer cover is installed in the middle of the retaining ring. Here, the outer cover can be an outwardly convex arc surface or a plane, preferably a plane.

[0018] Preferably, a groove is formed on the retaining ring at a side away from the mounting slot assembly, and a protrusion matching the groove is formed on an outer edge of a side of the outer cover close to the groove.

[0019] Preferably, a rubber pad is provided between the groove and the protrusion, which can play a sealing role therein and also improve the installation firmness between the outer cover and the retaining ring.

[0020] Preferably, the outer cover is a glass outer cover. The glass outer cover is installed on the retaining ring through a slot and block structure, and the inside of the retaining ring is sealed with a rubber ring, which has the characteristics of simple structure and high installation firmness.

[0021] The utility model also provides a smart toilet, comprising a toilet body and the above-mentioned foot sensing device, wherein a mounting opening is provided on the side wall of the toilet body, the foot sensing device is installed in the mounting opening, a mainboard connection terminal is provided at one end of the signal transmission line away from the foot sensing module, and the mainboard connection terminal is connected to the mainboard of the toilet body;

[0022] The retaining ring is close to the side of the installation slot assembly close to the outer wall of the toilet body installation opening edge, and the telescopic fastener is close to the inner wall of the toilet body installation opening edge.

[0023] Beneficial effects:

[0024] The beneficial effects produced by adopting the technical solution of the utility model are as follows:

[0025] (1) A telescopic buckle structure is formed by using a telescopic fastener and a telescopic spring. The structure is simple, which improves the stability of the installation structure between the foot sensing device and the toilet. It is not easily corroded or damaged and has a long service life, which is conducive to the installation and after-sales maintenance of the foot sensing module.

[0026] (2) An extrusion surface and a limiting surface are provided, and the compression spring is squeezed by the extrusion force of the toilet installation port to realize the installation of the foot sensing device from the outside of the toilet to the inside thereof, and a stable snap-fit ​​structure is formed by the cooperation between the limiting surface and the toilet side wall and the retaining ring. The installation structure is stable and simple, which is conducive to installation and after-sales maintenance.

[0027] (3) The glass cover is installed on the retaining ring through a slot and block structure, and the inside of the retaining ring is sealed with a rubber ring, which has the characteristics of simple structure and high installation strength. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation mode of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the implementation mode will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a better foot feeling device of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a better foot feeling device of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the preferred three-dimensional structure of the mounting slot main body of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a preferred telescopic buckle assembly of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a preferred intelligent toilet of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] This embodiment adopts a telescopic buckle structure formed by a telescopic buckle and a telescopic spring, which has a simple structure, improves the stability of the installation structure between the foot sensor device and the toilet, is not easily corroded, is not easily damaged, has a long service life, and is conducive to the installation and after-sales maintenance of the foot sensor module. The specific implementation is as follows:

[0036] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a foot sensing device 100 for a smart toilet includes a retaining ring 1 and a foot sensing module 2, a mounting slot assembly 3 is provided on one side of the retaining ring 1, the foot sensing module 2 is installed in the mounting slot assembly 3, a signal transmission line 21 is connected to the foot sensing module 2, and a telescopic buckle assembly 4 is provided on the outer wall of the mounting slot assembly 3; here, the retaining ring 1 is annular, and the mounting slot assembly 3 can be fixedly installed on the retaining ring 1, or one side of the retaining ring can be extended outward to form a mounting ring 10, and the mounting slot assembly 3 can be detachably installed on the mounting ring 10.

[0037] The telescopic buckle assembly 4 includes a buckle mounting seat 41, a telescopic fastener 42 and a telescopic spring 43. The buckle mounting seat 41 is fixedly mounted on the outer side wall of the mounting slot assembly 3. One end of the telescopic spring 43 is mounted on the buckle mounting seat 41, and the other end is mounted with the telescopic fastener 42.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, the telescopic fastener 42 at least includes a limiting surface 421 for limiting the mounting slot assembly 3 and an extrusion surface 422 for applying a compressive force to the telescopic spring 43, wherein the limiting surface 421 is located close to the retaining ring 1 and parallel to the plane where the retaining ring 1 is located, and the extrusion surface 422 is located away from the retaining ring 1 and the angle between the limiting surface 421 and the extrusion surface 422 is 30 to 60 degrees, preferably 45 degrees;

[0039] The telescopic spring 43 is in a telescopic direction parallel to the plane where the limiting surface 421 is located. Here, the telescopic fastener is preferably in the shape of a triangular prism, and its cross section is a right triangle, wherein the side surface corresponding to one right angle side is fixed to one end of the telescopic spring, the side surface corresponding to the other right angle side is the limiting surface, and the side surface corresponding to the hypotenuse is the extrusion surface. During installation, it moves toward the center of the installation slot assembly under the extrusion of the toilet installation edge to extrude the telescopic spring until the toilet installation edge crosses the intersection line of the extrusion surface and the limiting surface. At this time, the telescopic fastener moves from the outside of the toilet through the toilet installation opening to the inside of the toilet. The telescopic spring pushes the telescopic fastener back to its initial position due to the loss of the compression force brought by the extrusion surface, so that the limiting surface of the telescopic fastener fits the inner wall of the toilet, and a stable buckle structure is formed between the buckle, the toilet side wall and the retaining ring, thereby stably fixing the foot sensing device at the installation opening of the toilet. An extrusion surface and a limiting surface are set, and the extrusion force of the toilet installation port is used to extrude the compression spring to realize the installation of the foot sensing device from the outside of the toilet to the inside thereof. A stable snap-on structure is formed by the cooperation between the limiting surface and the toilet side wall and the retaining ring. The installation structure is stable and simple, which is conducive to installation and after-sales maintenance.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, the mounting slot assembly 3 includes a mounting slot body 31 and a foot-feeling component fixing slot 32, the two telescopic buckle assemblies 4 are relatively arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the mounting slot body 31, and the foot-feeling module 2 is installed inside the foot-feeling component fixing slot 32;

[0041] A limiting groove 311 for installing the foot-feeling member fixing groove 32 is formed on the inner wall of the mounting slot body 31. The length direction of the limiting groove 311 is parallel to the central axis of the retaining ring 1. A limiting block 321 matching the limiting groove 311 is arranged on the outer wall of the foot-feeling member fixing groove 32.

[0042] One end of the limiting groove 311 extends to the end surface of the installation slot body 31 away from the retaining ring 1 , and the other end is located inside the installation slot body 31 .

[0043] As a preferred embodiment, a clamping groove 312 is formed at one end of the limiting groove 311 close to the retaining ring 1 and extending in a direction perpendicular to the limiting groove 311;

[0044] When the limiting block 321 is stuck in the slot 312 , at least half of the foot-sensing member fixing slot 32 is located inside the installation slot body 31 .

[0045] As a preferred embodiment, a mounting slot body 313 is formed on the outer side wall of the mounting slot body 31 at a position corresponding to the telescopic buckle assembly 3 , and the buckle mounting seat 41 is installed inside the mounting slot body 313 .

[0046] As a preferred embodiment, an outer cover 11 is installed in the middle of the retaining ring 1. Here, the outer cover can be an outwardly convex arc surface or a plane, preferably a plane.

[0047] As a preferred embodiment, a groove 12 is formed on the retaining ring 1 at a side away from the mounting slot assembly 3 , and a protrusion 13 matching the groove 12 is formed on the outer edge of the outer cover 11 close to the groove 12 .

[0048] As a preferred embodiment, a rubber pad 14 is provided between the groove 12 and the protrusion 13. The rubber pad 14 can play a sealing role therein and can also improve the installation firmness between the outer cover and the retaining ring.

[0049] As a preferred embodiment, the outer cover 11 is a glass outer cover. The glass outer cover is installed on the retaining ring through a slot and block structure, and the inside of the retaining ring is sealed with a rubber ring, which has the characteristics of simple structure and high installation firmness.

[0050] like Figure 1-2 As shown in , 5, this embodiment also provides a smart toilet, including a toilet body 200 and the above-mentioned foot sensing device 100, the side wall of the toilet body 200 is provided with an installation opening (not shown in the figure), the foot sensing device 100 is installed in the installation opening, and the signal transmission line 21 is provided with a mainboard connection terminal 22 at one end away from the foot sensing module 2, and the mainboard connection terminal 22 is connected to the mainboard (not shown in the figure) of the toilet body 200;

[0051] The retaining ring 1 is close to the installation slot assembly 3 on one side thereof and is in close contact with the outer wall of the installation opening edge of the toilet body 200 , and the telescopic fastener 42 is in close contact with the inner wall of the installation opening edge of the toilet body 200 .

[0052] When in use, set the mainboard program in advance, and realize the functions of the smart toilet such as flipping the lid, turning the ring, flushing, etc. through foot touch or sensing; the foot sensing module can be implanted through microwave, infrared, and laser light technology.

[0053] The above description is only the preferred implementation of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet, characterized in that: It includes a retaining ring and a foot feeling module, wherein a mounting slot assembly is provided on one side of the retaining ring, a foot feeling module is installed in the mounting slot assembly, a signal transmission line is connected to the foot feeling module, and a telescopic buckle assembly is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting slot assembly; The telescopic buckle assembly includes a buckle mounting seat, a telescopic fastener and a telescopic spring. The buckle mounting seat is fixedly mounted on the outer side wall of the mounting slot assembly. One end of the telescopic spring is mounted on the buckle mounting seat, and the telescopic fastener is mounted on the other end.

2. A foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic fastener at least includes a limiting surface for limiting the mounting slot assembly and an extrusion surface for applying a compressive force to the telescopic spring, wherein the limiting surface is located close to the retaining ring and parallel to the plane where the retaining ring is located, and the extrusion surface is located away from the retaining ring and has an angle of 30 to 60 degrees with the limiting surface; The telescopic direction of the telescopic spring is parallel to the plane where the limiting surface is located.

3. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting slot assembly comprises a mounting slot body and a foot-feeling member fixing slot, the two telescopic buckle assemblies are arranged oppositely on the outer circumferential surface of the mounting slot body, and the foot-feeling module is installed inside the foot-feeling member fixing slot; A limiting groove for installing the foot-feeling component fixing groove is formed on the inner wall of the installation slot body, the length direction of the limiting groove is parallel to the central axis of the retaining ring, and a limiting block matching the limiting groove is arranged on the outer side wall of the foot-feeling component fixing groove; One end of the limiting groove extends to an end surface of the installation slot body away from the retaining ring, and the other end is located inside the installation slot body.

4. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting groove is close to one end of the retaining ring and extends perpendicular to the limiting groove to form a clamping groove; When the limiting block is stuck in the slot, at least half of the foot-feeling member fixing slot is located inside the installation slot body.

5. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 4, characterized in that: An installation slot body is formed on the outer side wall of the installation slot body at a position corresponding to the telescopic buckle assembly, and the buckle mounting seat is installed inside the installation slot body.

6. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outer cover is installed in the middle of the retaining ring.

7. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 6, characterized in that: A groove is formed on the retaining ring at a side away from the mounting slot assembly, and a convex block matching the groove is formed on the outer edge of the outer cover at a side close to the groove.

8. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 7, characterized in that: A rubber pad is arranged between the groove and the protrusion.

9. The foot sensing device for an intelligent toilet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer cover is a glass outer cover.

10. A smart toilet, characterized in that: It comprises a toilet body and the foot sensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a mounting opening is provided on a side wall of the toilet body, the foot sensing device is mounted in the mounting opening, a mainboard connection terminal is provided at one end of the signal transmission line away from the foot sensing module, and the mainboard connection terminal is connected to the mainboard of the toilet body; The retaining ring is close to the side of the installation slot assembly close to the outer wall of the toilet body installation opening edge, and the telescopic fastener is close to the inner wall of the toilet body installation opening edge.

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