Hinge assembly of toilet seat and intelligent toilet

By setting insulated wire passes in the hinge assembly of the toilet seat to separate the wire harness and metal hinges, the problem of conduction and leakage between the wire harness and the hinge in the existing smart toilet cover is solved, and the safety and quality of the product are improved.

CN222828501UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06QUANZHOU KEMU INTELLIGENT KITCHEN & TOILET
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421801335.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The toilet seat wiring harness of the existing smart toilet lid is connected to the metal hinge and leaking, which poses serious safety hazards.

Method used

A hinge assembly for toilet seats is designed, and the wiring harness is separated from the conductive race hinge by providing an insulated wire pass-through member to prevent conduction and leakage.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the wiring harness from conducting leakage with the seat ring hinge due to breakage or wear, improving the safety and quality of the product.

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Abstract

The hinge assembly of the toilet seat comprises a seat hinge, the seat hinge is provided with an arc-shaped main body part, the hinge assembly of the toilet seat further comprises an insulated wire passing piece, the wire passing piece is arranged on the main body part, a wire passing channel is formed in the wire passing piece, the wire passing channel extends in the circumferential direction of the main body part, and the wire passing channel is provided with a wire passing opening. A wire inlet and a wire outlet are formed in the two ends of the wire passing channel respectively so that wire harnesses on the toilet seat can enter and exit. According to the utility model, the wire passing piece is arranged, so that the wire harness is separated from the conductive seat ring hinge, the wire harness is prevented from being conducted with the seat ring hinge due to breakage or abrasion to leak electricity, the electric leakage safety protection effect is achieved, and the safety of the product is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of sanitary ware, in particular to a hinge assembly of a toilet seat and an intelligent toilet. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of smart homes, the use of smart toilet seats is becoming more and more common. Smart toilet seats on the market usually have functions such as automatic heating or automatic flushing, and the realization of these functions requires the electrical components installed in the smart toilet, which need to be connected to the wire harness for power supply. The wiring harness of the toilet seat of the existing smart toilet cover is usually covered with a protective cover on the outside and then directly arranged around the metal hinge. This wiring harness arrangement method, because the seat hinge is a metal part, when the wiring harness is accidentally broken or worn, it will cause the wiring harness and the metal hinge to be connected and leak electricity, posing a serious safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims at the technical problems existing in the prior art and provides a hinge assembly for a toilet seat and a smart toilet. By arranging a wire passing piece, the wire harness is separated from the conductive seat hinge to prevent the wire harness from being connected to the seat hinge and leaking electricity due to breakage or wear, thereby playing a role of leakage safety protection and improving the quality of the product.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a hinge assembly of a toilet seat, including a seat hinge, the seat hinge has a main body portion in the shape of an arc, and also includes an insulating wire-passing piece, the wire-passing piece is arranged on the main body portion, and a wire-passing channel is provided inside the wire-passing piece, the wire-passing channel extends along the circumference of the main body portion, and a wire inlet and a wire outlet are respectively provided at both ends of the wire-passing channel for the wire harness on the toilet seat to enter and exit.

[0005] Furthermore, the wire passage includes a strong wire passage and a weak wire passage that are separated from each other.

[0006] Furthermore, the wire passing member includes an upper wire buckle and a lower wire buckle, and the upper wire buckle and the lower wire buckle are connected and enclosed to form a wire passing channel.

[0007] Furthermore, the wire passing member includes an upper wire buckle and a lower wire buckle, which are connected and enclosed to form a wire passing channel. The upper wire buckle and / or the lower wire buckle are provided with isolation ribs, which extend along the length direction of the wire passing channel and separate the wire passing channel into a strong wire channel and a weak wire channel.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper thread buckle is buckled and connected to the lower thread buckle.

[0009] Furthermore, the seat hinge also includes two hinge bodies distributed in parallel on the left and right, and the two hinge bodies respectively have arc segments, and the main body is arranged between the arc segments of the two hinge bodies; the arc segments of the two hinge bodies are respectively provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part at both ends in the circumferential direction for the installation and connection of the toilet seat.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a decorative cover that matches the main body, the decorative cover is connected to one side of the inner circumference of the main body, and is combined with the main body to form a mounting groove for accommodating the wire passing member.

[0011] Furthermore, the wire passing member is snap-connected to the decorative cover and / or the main body, and the main body is snap-connected to the decorative cover or connected with screws.

[0012] Furthermore, the wire-passing member is made of plastic and is in an arc shape, and its shape and circumferential dimensions are respectively matched with the shape and circumferential dimensions of the main body.

[0013] The utility model also provides a smart toilet, including a toilet seat and a smart toilet cover arranged on the toilet seat, the smart toilet cover includes a base and a toilet seat ring, and also includes a hinge assembly of the toilet seat ring as described above, and the toilet seat ring is rotatably connected to the base through the seat ring hinge.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The utility model also includes an insulating wire-passing piece, which is arranged on the main body, and a wire-passing channel is provided inside the wire-passing piece. The wire-passing channel extends along the circumference of the main body, and a wire inlet and a wire outlet are respectively provided at both ends of the wire-passing channel for the wire harness on the toilet seat to enter and exit, so that the wire harness is separated from the conductive seat hinge to prevent the wire harness from being connected to the seat hinge and leaking electricity due to breakage or wear, thereby playing a role in leakage safety protection, thereby improving the quality of the product.

[0016] 2. The wire passage includes a strong wire passage and a weak wire passage that are separated from each other, which can separate the strong and weak wires, making the wiring harness clearer and smoother, less likely to twist and entangle, and further increasing safety.

[0017] 3. The upper wire buckle is connected to the lower wire buckle by a snap, and the wire guide is connected to the decorative cover and / or the main body by a snap, making the product easy and quick to install and convenient for disassembly or replacement of the wiring harness.

[0018] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments; however, the hinge assembly of a toilet seat and the smart toilet of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1It is an exploded schematic diagram of the hinge assembly of the utility model (the bottom surface is turned upward);

[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the hinge assembly of the utility model (the bottom surface is turned upward);

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross section along AA;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of point B;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the lower thread buckle and the decorative cover of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of point C;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the intelligent toilet of the utility model;

[0026] In the figure: 1. seat ring hinge; 11. main body; 12. hinge body; 121. first connecting part; 122. second connecting part; 13. decorative cover; 131. second slot; 14. mounting slot; 2. wire passing piece; 21. upper wire buckle; 211. first clamping protrusion; 22. lower wire buckle; 221. first slot; 222. second clamping protrusion; 223. isolation rib; 23. wire passing channel; 231. strong wire channel; 232. weak wire channel; 24. wire inlet; 25. wire outlet; 3. wire harness; 31. strong wire; 32. weak wire; 10. hinge assembly; 20. smart toilet lid; 201. toilet seat; 202. base; 30. toilet seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In the present invention, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish similar objects, rather than to describe a specific order or sequence, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description, the directions or positional relationships indicated by "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, rather than indicating or implying that the device referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection between the insides of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] See also Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, the utility model is a hinge assembly for a toilet seat, including a seat hinge 1, the seat hinge 1 has an arc-shaped main body 11, and also includes an insulating wire-passing piece 2, the wire-passing piece 2 is arranged on the seat hinge 1, and a wire-passing channel 23 is provided inside the wire-passing piece 2, the wire-passing channel 23 extends along the circumference of the main body 11, and a wire inlet 24 and a wire outlet 25 are respectively provided at both ends of the wire-passing channel 23 for the wire harness 3 on the toilet seat 201 to enter and exit.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the wire passing member 2 includes an upper wire buckle 21 and a lower wire buckle 22, which are connected and enclosed to form a wire passing channel 23. The lower wire buckle 22 is provided with an isolation rib 223, which extends along the length direction of the wire passing channel 23 and separates the wire passing channel 23 into a strong wire channel 231 and a weak wire channel 232. The strong wire 31 of the wire harness 3 is arranged in the strong wire channel 231, and the weak wire 32 of the wire harness 3 is arranged in the weak wire channel 232.

[0031] The upper thread buckle 21 is buckled and connected with the lower thread buckle 22. Specifically, the upper thread buckle 21 is provided with a plurality of first buckling protrusions 211, and the lower thread buckle 22 is respectively provided with first buckling grooves 221 corresponding to each first buckling protrusion 211, and the first buckling protrusions 211 are buckled and connected with the first buckling grooves 221 one by one.

[0032] The seat ring hinge 1 also includes two hinge bodies 12 arranged side by side, each of which has an arc segment, and the main body 11 is arranged between the arc segments of the two hinge bodies 12. The arc segments of the two hinge bodies 12 are provided with a first connection portion 121 and a second connection portion 122 at both ends in the circumferential direction.

[0033] The utility model further comprises a decorative cover 13 matched with the main body 11 . The decorative cover 13 is connected to one side of the inner circumference of the main body 11 and is surrounded by the main body 11 to form a mounting groove 14 for accommodating the wire passing member 2 .

[0034] The wire-passing member 2 is connected with the decorative cover 12 by snapping. Specifically, Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the lower thread buckle 22 is provided with a plurality of second clamping protrusions 222, and the decorative cover 13 is provided with second clamping grooves 131 corresponding to each second clamping protrusion 222, and the second clamping protrusion 222 is buckled with the second clamping groove 131. The main body 11 is connected to the decorative cover 13 by screws. In other embodiments, the main body is buckled with the decorative cover.

[0035] The wire-passing member 2 is made of plastic and is arc-shaped. Its shape and circumferential dimensions are respectively matched with those of the main body 11 . The hinge body 11 is made of metal, and the surface of the decorative cover 13 is electroplated.

[0036] The utility model provides a hinge assembly for a toilet seat. During assembly, the decorative cover 13 is firstly connected with the lower wire buckle 22 by snapping, and then the strong wire 31 and the weak wire 32 of the wiring harness 3 are arranged in the strong wire channel 231 and the weak wire channel 232 respectively. Then, the upper wire buckle 21 is connected with the lower wire buckle 22 by snapping. After the wiring harness 3 is arranged, the main body 11 is connected with the decorative cover 13 by screws.

[0037] The utility model discloses a hinge assembly for a toilet seat. Since the surface of a decorative cover 13 is electroplated, both the hinge body 12 and the decorative cover 13 are conductive. Therefore, the utility model provides a wire passing piece 2, and the material of the wire passing piece 2 is plastic, which is non-conductive, so that the wiring harness 3 is arranged in a wire passing channel 23 of the wire passing piece 2, thereby preventing the wiring harness 3 from being connected to the seat hinge 1 due to breakage or wear and leakage, thereby playing a role in leakage safety protection and improving the quality of the product. In addition, the wire passing channel 23 is separated into a strong wire channel 231 and a weak wire channel 232 by an isolation rib 223, so as to separate the strong wires 31 and the weak wires 32 of the wiring harness 3, so that the wiring harness 3 has a clearer and smoother path and is not easy to be twisted and entangled, thereby further increasing safety.

[0038] See also Figure 7 As shown, a smart toilet of the utility model includes a toilet seat 30 and a smart toilet cover 20 arranged on the toilet seat 30, the smart toilet cover 20 includes a base 202 and a toilet seat ring 201, and also includes the hinge assembly 10 of the toilet seat ring mentioned above, the toilet seat ring 201 is rotatably connected to the base 202 through a seat ring hinge 1, the seat ring hinge 1 is arranged in the middle position of the base 202, the second connecting part 122 is fixedly connected to the toilet seat ring 201, and the first connecting part 121 is hinged to the base 202 and is driven.

[0039] The utility model provides an intelligent toilet. Regarding the structure and working principle of the hinge assembly of the toilet seat, please refer to the above description part thereof, which will not be repeated here.

[0040] The utility model provides a hinge assembly of a toilet seat and a smart toilet, and the unrelated parts are the same as the prior art or can be implemented by using the prior art.

[0041] The above embodiments are only used to further illustrate a hinge assembly of a toilet seat and a smart toilet of the utility model, but the utility model is not limited to the embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. A hinge assembly for a toilet seat, comprising a seat hinge, wherein the seat hinge has an arc-shaped main body, characterized in that: It also includes an insulating wire-passing piece, which is arranged on the main body and has a wire-passing channel extending along the circumference of the main body. A wire inlet and a wire outlet are respectively provided at both ends of the wire-passing channel for the wire harness on the toilet seat to enter and exit.

2. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire passage includes a strong wire passage and a weak wire passage which are separated from each other.

3. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire passing member comprises an upper wire buckle and a lower wire buckle, and the upper wire buckle and the lower wire buckle are connected and enclosed to form the wire passing channel.

4. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wire passing member includes an upper wire buckle and a lower wire buckle, which are connected and enclosed to form the wire passing channel. The upper wire buckle and / or the lower wire buckle are provided with isolation ribs, which extend along the length direction of the wire passing channel and separate the wire passing channel into the strong wire channel and the weak wire channel.

5. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The upper thread buckle is buckled and connected to the lower thread buckle.

6. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat ring hinge also includes two hinge bodies distributed in parallel on the left and right, and the two hinge bodies respectively have arc segments. The main body is arranged between the arc segments of the two hinge bodies. The arc segments of the two hinge bodies are respectively provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part at both ends in the circumferential direction for installation and connection of the toilet seat ring.

7. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: It also includes a decorative cover that matches the main body. The decorative cover is connected to one side of the inner circumference of the main body and is combined with the main body to form a mounting groove for accommodating the wire passing member.

8. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 7, characterized in that: The wire passing member is snap-connected to the decorative cover and / or the main body, and the main body is snap-connected to the decorative cover or connected with screws.

9. The hinge assembly of a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the wire-passing piece is plastic, and the wire-passing piece is in an arc shape, and its shape and circumferential size are respectively matched with the shape and circumferential size of the main body.

10. A smart toilet, comprising a toilet seat and a smart toilet cover arranged on the toilet seat, wherein the smart toilet cover comprises a base and a toilet seat ring, characterized in that: It also includes a hinge assembly of a toilet seat as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the toilet seat is rotatably connected to the base via the seat hinge.