Flip cover structure and intelligent closestool

By fixing the rotating device to the cover in the smart toilet and using the fixed structure on the toilet housing as the rotation shaft, the problem of large space occupied by the gear box is solved, the independent opening and closing function of the flip cover and the reduction of the toilet housing volume are achieved, and it is suitable for small smart toilets.

CN222840941UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-09TAKA TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421580314.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-04
Publication Date
2025-05-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing smart toilets, the gearbox occupies a large space and is difficult to apply to toilet housings with smaller models.

Method used

By connecting one end of the rotating device to the cover part, a fixed structure is provided on the toilet housing, and the other end of the rotating device is connected to the fixed structure, so that when the rotating device drives the cover part to flip, the cover part and the rotating device are flipped with the fixed structure as the rotation axis, reducing the occupation of the internal space of the toilet housing.

Benefits of technology

The function of opening or closing the flip on the toilet housing is realized, while reducing the volume of the toilet housing, which is suitable for smart toilets with smaller models.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a flip cover structure which comprises a cover part, one end of the cover part is provided with a rotating device used for driving the cover part to turn over, one end of the rotating device is connected with the cover part, and the other end of the rotating device is connected with a fixing structure arranged on a closestool shell. The intelligent toilet bowl comprises a toilet bowl body and a toilet bowl shell arranged above the toilet bowl body and further comprises the flip cover structure, a limiting groove is formed in the position, corresponding to the gear box, of the toilet bowl shell, and the gear box is arranged in the limiting groove. According to the utility model, when the rotating device drives the cover part to rotate, the cover part and the rotating device are turned over by taking the fixed structure as a rotating shaft, so that the cover part can be opened or closed on the closestool shell, and the purpose of automatically opening or closing the turning cover is achieved. Furthermore, the rotating device is fixedly connected with the cover part, the containing space of the closestool shell does not need to be occupied, and therefore the size of the closestool shell can be reduced, and the scheme is suitable for small intelligent closestools.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent toilets, in particular to a flip cover structure and an intelligent toilet. Background Art

[0002] In existing smart toilets, a gear box is usually used to control the flap to rotate along the shaft to complete the opening and closing work, and the gear box is usually fixedly installed on the toilet shell below the flap, so that the toilet shell needs to have a larger internal space to accommodate the gear box and other parts, which also means that the volume of the smart toilet body will be larger; and for toilet shells with smaller models, since their internal space is correspondingly reduced, the opening and closing structure of the gear box in the toilet shell is no longer applicable. Therefore, it is necessary to propose improvements in this regard. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model proposes a flip cover structure and an intelligent toilet, which can reduce the space occupied by the inner side of the toilet shell and is suitable for smaller intelligent toilets.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is achieved in this way:

[0005] The utility model discloses a flip cover structure, including a cover part, one end of which is provided with a rotating device for driving the cover part to flip, one end of the rotating device is connected to the cover part, and the other end is connected to a fixed structure arranged on a toilet shell.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the cover is provided with an extension portion extending from one end of the rotating device, and the extension portion covers the outer side of the rotating device and is fixedly connected to the rotating device.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing structure is a groove provided on the toilet housing, and the rotating device is connected to the inner side of the groove.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, it further comprises at least one fixing member, wherein the fixing member is connected and fixed to the toilet housing, and the rotating device is connected to the inner side of the fixing member.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the rotating device is a gear box, and the gear box includes a box body and an output shaft. The box body is connected to the cover portion, and the output shaft extends and is connected to the inner side of the fixing member.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing member includes a first fixing member, the first fixing member includes a first fixing portion and a first connecting portion, the first fixing portion is connected and fixed to the toilet housing, and the output shaft extends and is connected to the inner side of the first connecting portion.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, a first through hole is provided at one end of the extension portion located at the output shaft, and the output shaft passes through the first through hole and is fixed to the inner side of the fixing member.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the extension portion is located at the other end of the box body opposite to the output shaft and is provided with a second through hole, and the fixing member also includes a second fixing member, the second fixing member includes a second fixing portion and a second connecting portion, the second fixing portion is connected and fixed to the toilet shell, and the second connecting portion is sleeved on the inner side of the second through hole.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the extension portion is provided with a baffle below the rotating device, and the baffle is connected to the extension portion and / or the cover portion.

[0014] A smart toilet includes a toilet body and a toilet shell arranged above the toilet body, and also includes the aforementioned flip cover structure. A limiting groove is provided on the toilet shell at a position corresponding to the gear box, and the gear box is arranged in the limiting groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] In the utility model, by connecting one end of the rotating device to the cover, setting a fixed structure on the toilet shell, and connecting the other end of the rotating device to the fixed structure, when the rotating device drives the cover to rotate, the cover and the rotating device are flipped with the fixed structure as the rotation axis, so that the cover can be opened or closed on the toilet shell, so as to achieve the purpose of autonomous opening or closing of the flip cover. Furthermore, the rotating device is fixedly connected to the cover, and does not need to occupy the storage space of the toilet shell, so that the volume of the toilet shell can be reduced. Therefore, this solution is suitable for smart toilets with smaller models. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a flip cover structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a flip cover structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3This is a bottom view of a flip cover structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view along line AA;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a flip cover structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram at A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a flip cover structure (excluding a toilet housing and fixing parts) of the utility model;

[0026] Fig. 9 It is a cross-sectional view of a flip cover structure (excluding the toilet housing and fixing parts) of the utility model;

[0027] Fig.10 It is a left side cross-sectional view of a flip cover structure of the utility model;

[0028] Fig.11 for Fig.10 Enlarged schematic diagram at point C in the middle.

[0029] Figure identification: 1-cover, 11-extension part, 111-first through hole, 112-second through hole, 2-fixing piece, 21-first fixing piece, 211-first fixing part, 212-first connecting part, 22-second fixing piece, 221-second fixing part, 222-second connecting part, 3-gear box, 31-box body, 32-output shaft, 4-baffle, 5-hole, 6-clamping structure, 7-toilet shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication 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.

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 11 The utility model discloses a flip cover structure, including a cover portion 1, one end of which is provided with a rotating device for driving the cover portion 1 to flip, one end of the rotating device is connected to the cover portion 1, and the other end is connected to a fixed structure arranged on a toilet housing 7.

[0034] In the present invention, one end of the rotating device is connected to the cover 1, a fixed structure is provided on the toilet housing 7, and the other end of the rotating device is connected to the fixed structure, so that when the rotating device drives the cover 1 to rotate, the cover 1 and the rotating device are flipped with the fixed structure as the rotation axis, so that the cover 1 can be opened or closed on the toilet housing 7, so as to achieve the purpose of autonomous opening or closing of the flip cover. Furthermore, the rotating device is fixedly connected to the cover 1, and does not need to occupy the accommodation space of the toilet housing 7, thereby reducing the volume of the toilet housing 7. Therefore, this solution is suitable for smart toilets with smaller models.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, the cover 1 is provided with an extension portion 11 extending from one end of the rotating device, and the extension portion 11 covers the outer side of the rotating device and is fixedly connected to the rotating device. Specifically, the inner side of the extension portion 11 is fixedly connected to the rotating device, preferably with an interference fit, to enhance the stability of the connection between the two.

[0036] Smart toilets are usually installed in humid environments such as bathrooms, and the cover 1 is a large plate that can cover the toilet bowl. When the cover 1 is hinged to the toilet shell 7, the extension portion 11 can cover and shield the position of the rotating device, so as not to cause an abrupt connection structure between the rotating device and the cover 1. It can also prevent water vapor in a humid environment from directly contacting or soaking into the rotating device, avoiding damage to the rotating device caused by water vapor corrosion, and extending the service life of the equipment. More importantly, this structure can conceal the position of the rotating device on the cover 1, thereby reducing the internal space occupied by the toilet shell 7, and is more suitable for toilets with smaller models.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing structure is a groove provided on the toilet housing 7, and the rotating device is connected to the inner side of the groove. In this structure, the rotating device is fixed on the toilet housing 7 by connecting to the groove, thereby completing the hinge, so that when the rotating device drives the cover 1 to flip on the toilet housing 7, there can be a flip support node, thereby improving the stability of the device when working.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, it further includes at least one fixing member 2 , wherein the fixing member 2 is connected and fixed to the toilet housing 7 , and the rotating device is connected to the inner side of the fixing member 2 .

[0039] Specifically, by connecting the fixing member 2 to the toilet housing 7 and connecting the rotating device to the inner side of the fixing member 2, when the rotating device drives the cover 1 to flip, it rotates with the fixing member 2 as the flipping axis. The fixing member 2 can enhance the connection stability between the cover 1 and the toilet housing 7.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, the rotating device is a gear box 3 , and the gear box 3 includes a box body 31 and an output shaft 32 . The box body 31 is connected to the cover 1 , and the output shaft 32 extends and is connected to the inner side of the fixing member 2 .

[0041] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, specifically, the fixing member 2 is connected to the toilet housing 7, and the output shaft 32 of the gear box 3 is extended and connected to the inner side of the fixing member 2, so that the output shaft 32 is fixed. Therefore, the box body 31 and the output shaft 32 generate mutual forces, so that when the box body 31 of the gear box 3 rotates with the output shaft 32 as the axis, the box body 31 can synchronously drive the cover 1 to flip, so as to complete the opening or closing action on the toilet housing 7, wherein the box body 31 is preferably fixedly connected to the cover 1, so that the two can rotate synchronously and stably; and in this structure, the box body 31 and the cover 1 are actually hinged on the top of the toilet housing 7 with the output shaft 32 and the fixing member 2 as the flip axis, so as to achieve the purpose of autonomous opening or closing of the flip cover. Further, the box body 31 of the gear box 3 is fixedly connected to the cover 1, and does not need to occupy the accommodation space of the toilet housing 7, thereby reducing the volume of the toilet housing 7. Therefore, this solution is suitable for smart toilets with smaller models.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing member 2 includes a first fixing member 21, and the first fixing member 21 includes a first fixing portion 211 and a first connecting portion 212, the first fixing portion 211 is connected and fixed to the toilet shell 7, and the output shaft 32 extends and is connected to the inner side of the first connecting portion 212.

[0043] Specifically, the first fixing portion 211 is fixed to the toilet housing 7 by a fastener, and the output shaft 32 is sleeved and fixed to the inner side of the first connecting portion 212. Preferably, the fastener can be a bolt, a screw or a screw. When the cover 1 is flipped on the toilet housing 7, the output shaft 32 of the gear box 3 is fixed, and the box body 31 drives the cover plate to rotate, and the work of opening or closing the flip cover is completed through this cooperation.

[0044] As a preferred embodiment, the extension portion 11 is provided with a first through hole 111 at one end of the output shaft 32 of the gear box 3, and the output shaft 32 of the gear box 3 passes through the first through hole 111 and is fixed to the inner side of the fixing member 2. Specifically, the output shaft 32 does not contact the first through hole 111. With this structure, the sealing performance of the gear box 3 when it is arranged inside the extension portion 11 can be enhanced, and the space of the gear box 3 exposed to the environment can be reduced as much as possible.

[0045] As a preferred embodiment, the extension portion 11 is located at the other end of the gear box 3 opposite to the output shaft 32 and is provided with a second through hole 112, the fixing member 2 also includes a second fixing member 22, the second fixing member 22 includes a second fixing portion 221 and a second connecting portion 222, the second fixing portion 221 is connected and fixed to the toilet shell 7, and the second connecting portion 222 is sleeved on the inner side of the second through hole 112.

[0046] Specifically, the second fixing portion 221 is fixed to the toilet housing 7 by a fastener, the second connecting portion 222 is located on the inner side of the second through hole 112, and the second connecting portion 222 is not connected to the second through hole 112. Preferably, the fastener may be a bolt, a screw or a screw. When the cover 1 is turned over along the output shaft 32 and the first fixing member 21 under the drive of the gear box 3, the second connecting portion 222 can balance the force of the cover 1 and the extension portion 11 during the overall turning activity, play a stabilizing role, and avoid the situation where both the gear box 3 and the cover 1 are displaced during the turning process.

[0047] As a preferred embodiment, the extension part 11 is provided with a baffle 4 below the rotating device, and the baffle 4 is connected to the extension part 11 and / or the cover part 1. Specifically, the extension part 11 is provided with a baffle 4 below the gear box 3, and the baffle 4 is connected to the extension part 11 and / or the cover part 1. Thus, the baffle 4 is used to shield the space below the gear box 3, and when the cover part 1 is turned up, it can also play the role of decorating and shielding the position where the gear box 3 is located, further preventing water vapor from contacting the gear box 3.

[0048] As a preferred embodiment, the baffle 4 is fixed to the extension part 11 and / or the cover part 1 by fasteners. Specifically, matching holes 5 are provided on the baffle 4 and the extension part 11 and / or the cover part 1, and fasteners are passed through the screw holes to fix the two.

[0049] As a preferred embodiment, a snap-fit ​​structure 6 cooperating with the extension portion 11 and / or the cover portion 1 is provided on the baffle plate 4 , and the baffle plate 4 is snap-fitted with the extension portion 11 and / or the cover portion 1 .

[0050] Specifically, the two can be fixed by the snap-fit ​​structure 6 and fasteners can be used to strengthen the fixation of the two to prevent the connection between the two from falling apart.

[0051] Preferably, the fastener may be a bolt, a screw or a screw.

[0052] A smart toilet includes a toilet body (not shown in the figure) and a toilet housing 7 arranged above the toilet body, and also includes the aforementioned flip cover structure, wherein a limit groove is provided on the toilet housing 7 at a position corresponding to the gear box 3, and the gear box 3 is arranged in the limit groove. Specifically, the extension portion 11 and the baffle 4 surrounding the fixed gear box 3 are adapted to the accommodating space of the limit groove, so that the gear box 3 is completely arranged in the flip cover structure and does not occupy the toilet housing 7 or even the space inside the toilet body. Therefore, this structure is suitable for smart toilets with smaller models, and improves the compactness of its internal mechanical structure layout.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flip cover structure, characterized in that: It comprises a cover part (1), one end of which is provided with a rotating device for driving the cover part (1) to flip, one end of the rotating device is connected to the cover part (1), and the other end is connected to a fixed structure provided on a toilet housing (7).

2. A flip cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (1) is located at one end of the rotating device and is provided with an extension portion (11), and the extension portion (11) covers the outer side of the rotating device and is fixedly connected to the rotating device.

3. The flip cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing structure is a groove arranged on the toilet housing (7), and the rotating device is connected to the inner side of the groove.

4. The flip cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also comprises at least one fixing member (2), wherein the fixing member (2) is connected and fixed to the toilet housing (7), and the rotating device is connected to the inner side of the fixing member (2).

5. A flip cover structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating device is a gear box (3), and the gear box (3) comprises a box body (31) and an output shaft (32). The box body (31) is connected to the cover (1), and the output shaft (32) extends and is connected to the inner side of the fixing member (2).

6. The flip cover structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing member (2) comprises a first fixing member (21), wherein the first fixing member (21) comprises a first fixing portion (211) and a first connecting portion (212), wherein the first fixing portion (211) is connected and fixed to the toilet housing (7), and the output shaft (32) extends and is connected to the inner side of the first connecting portion (212).

7. The flip cover structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The extension portion (11) is provided with a first through hole (111) at one end of the output shaft (32); the output shaft (32) passes through the first through hole (111) and is fixed to the inner side of the fixing member (2).

8. The flip cover structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The extension portion (11) is provided with a second through hole (112) at the other end of the box body (31) opposite to the output shaft (32); the fixing member (2) also includes a second fixing member (22); the second fixing member (22) includes a second fixing portion (221) and a second connecting portion (222); the second fixing portion (221) is connected and fixed to the toilet housing (7); the second connecting portion (222) is sleeved on the inner side of the second through hole (112).

9. The flip cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extension part (11) is provided with a baffle (4) below the rotating device, and the baffle (4) is connected to the extension part (11) and / or the cover part (1).

10. A smart toilet, characterized in that: It comprises a toilet body and a toilet shell (7) arranged above the toilet body, and also comprises a flip cover structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, a limiting groove is provided on the toilet shell (7) at a position corresponding to the gear box (3), and the gear box (3) is arranged in the limiting groove.