Sensing water outlet device and urinal

By designing an induction water outlet device including a water pipe, locking nut, induction assembly and cover, the existing urinary induction flush device is solved for the cumbersome maintenance and insufficient durability, achieving more stable installation and higher durability and safety.

CN222847494UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-09XIAMEN YOUYANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421697208.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-17
Publication Date
2025-05-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-17

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Technical Problem

The fixed installation of induction flush devices on existing urinals is complicated to maintain and costly, and insufficient support and fixing methods, which are prone to damage due to the water hammer effect. The durability and stability of equipment in public places are particularly critical.

Method used

A water outlet device is designed, including a water pipe, a locking nut, an induction assembly and a cover body. Through the clamping mechanism of the support and the snap ring, combined with the locking method of the locking nut, the device is ensured to be securely installed, and the design of the induction assembly, including a circuit board, a partition and a light-transmissive shell, the sensor penetrates the limit hole, and detects external signals through the light-transmissive shell and the induction window.

Benefits of technology

Improves installation stability of the device, ensures stability during long-term use, prevents component displacement or damage caused by maintenance or vibration, significantly reduces maintenance complexity and cost, and improves the durability and safety of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an induction water outlet device and urinal relates to bathroom device technical field, including water pipe, locknut, induction subassembly and cover body, one end of water pipe is equipped with water inlet and threaded connection portion, the threaded connection portion is equipped with locknut, the other end of water pipe is equipped with water outlet and mounting seat, and the cover body is equipped with the water inlet and the threaded connection portion. A supporting part is arranged in the middle and movably provided with a clamping ring. By screwing the locking nut, the clamping ring and the mounting base are tightly attached to the two ends of the mounting hole so as to be fixed. The mounting seat is provided with a hollow part, the sensing assembly is mounted in the mounting seat, a connecting wire of the sensing assembly is connected with a control box in the urinal through the wiring groove and the notch, and the sensing assembly is connected between the limiting table of the supporting part and the cover body in an abutting mode. The supporting part is arranged in the middle of the water passing pipe, so that the mounting stability is enhanced; the clamping ring and the supporting part are provided with the notch and the wiring groove, wire arrangement is convenient, meanwhile, the sensing assembly convenient to disassemble and replace is arranged on the installation base, and maintenance is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom devices, in particular to an induction water outlet device and a urinal. Background Art

[0002] Urinals are an indispensable part of public and home toilets. They are mostly made of ceramic or plastic, which is not only durable but also easy to clean and maintain. Urinals are usually equipped with automatic flushing functions to meet users' dual requirements for hygiene and convenience.

[0003] However, the common induction flushing devices on urinals are mostly fixed installations. Once the induction device fails, it is often necessary to dismantle the entire urinal for repair. This process is cumbersome and time-consuming, and usually requires professional operation, which undoubtedly increases the complexity and cost of repair. Although there are detachable induction flushing devices on the market, their support and fixing methods at the joints are still insufficient, and the internal induction components are damaged by the water hammer effect during maintenance or daily use. Especially in public places, the durability and stability of the equipment are particularly critical. An unstable structure will not only reduce the service life, but may also cause safety hazards due to abnormal operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to propose an induction water outlet device and a urinal, which adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] On one hand, the utility model provides an induction water outlet device, comprising a water pipe, a locking nut, an induction component and a cover body, wherein one end of the water pipe is provided with a water inlet and a threaded connection part, and is equipped with a locking nut; the other end of the water pipe is provided with a water outlet and a mounting seat, the mounting seat is provided with the induction component, and is buckled with the cover body, the cover body is provided with an induction window, a support portion is provided in the middle of the water pipe, the support portion is provided with a wiring groove, and the support portion is provided with positioning grooves extending along the axis of the water pipe on both sides of the wiring groove;

[0006] It also includes a clamping ring, which is provided with a notch and forms two opposite wire bundle ends, and the inner side of the clamping ring is provided with positioning protrusions on both sides of the notch; after the locking nut, the clamping ring and the water pipe are assembled, the locking nut abuts against the clamping ring, the clamping ring is sleeved on the supporting part, and the positioning protrusion is embedded in the positioning groove, and the two wire bundle ends are located at the notch of the positioning groove.

[0007] As a further improvement, the above-mentioned sensing component includes a circuit board, a partition and a light-transmitting shell connected in sequence, and the circuit board and the partition are located inside the light-transmitting shell, the circuit board is provided with a sensor, and the partition is provided with a limiting hole.

[0008] As a further improvement, the mounting seat is provided with a hollow portion, the support portion is provided with a limit platform, the light-transmitting shell is embedded in the mounting seat, and one end of the light-transmitting shell abuts against the inner wall of the cover body, and the other end abuts against the limit platform through the hollow portion.

[0009] As a further improvement, the inner side wall of the mounting seat is provided with a slide groove, the outer side wall of the light-transmitting shell is provided with a slider, the light-transmitting shell is mounted inside the mounting seat, and the slider is plugged into the slide groove.

[0010] As a further improvement, the inner wall of the cover body is provided with a limiting groove, the sensing window is provided in the limiting groove, and the light-transmitting shell abuts against the inside of the limiting groove.

[0011] As a further improvement, it also includes a control box, in which a power supply, a transformer and a solenoid valve are fixedly installed. The power supply is electrically connected to the transformer and the solenoid valve, the solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet through a water pipe, and the transformer is electrically connected to the sensor.

[0012] The utility model further provides a urinal, comprising a urinal body, the urinal body being provided with a mounting hole, and also comprising a water induction device having a structure as described in any one of the above items; wherein the support portion of the water pipe is passed through the above mounting hole, and by tightening the locking nut, the clamping ring and the mounting seat are respectively tightly attached to the two ends of the mounting hole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] First, the utility model is provided with a support part, and the support part is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs. When installing, the support part is inserted into the installation hole, and the clamping ring and the mounting seat are clamped on the inner and outer sides of the installation hole respectively, and locked by the locking nut at the same time. The clamping and locking mechanism not only improves the stability of the installation, ensures that the overall structure remains stable during long-term use, and effectively prevents the displacement or damage of components caused by maintenance or vibration or impact.

[0015] Secondly, in the present invention, the sensing component includes a circuit board, a partition and a light-transmitting shell, a sensor is arranged on the circuit board, a limit hole is arranged on the partition, the sensor passes through the limit hole, and detects external signals through the light-transmitting shell and the sensing window. The overall structure is stable, the partition can protect the sensitive components on the circuit board, and the limit hole on it can make the sensor face the sensing window, so that the sensor can accurately reflect changes in the external environment such as the approach of a person.

[0016] Thirdly, the utility model provides a wiring groove on the clamping ring, which is connected to the installation chamber, so that the wires of the circuit board are connected to the control box through the wiring groove. Whether in the initial installation or the later maintenance process, this structure makes the connection of the connecting wires more convenient, significantly reduces the work intensity of technicians during maintenance, and improves maintenance efficiency.

[0017] Fourthly, in the utility model, the inner wall of the cover is provided with a limit groove, the above-mentioned sensing window is opened in the limit groove, the light-transmitting shell abuts against the inside of the limit groove, and the light-transmitting shell is fixed to prevent displacement when the cover is buckled. A sliding groove is passed through the side wall of the light-transmitting shell, one end of which abuts against the limit platform, and the front end abuts against the limit groove, forming a fixing method that is easy to disassemble, and convenient for maintenance and replacement of the sensing component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation mode of the utility model, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation mode. 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 related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a longitudinal sectional view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water pipe in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water pipe in the utility model from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 7 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the induction component structure in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the cover body in the utility model;

[0027] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the connection assembled for the utility model;

[0028] Fig.10 This is a diagram showing the internal components of the control box in the present utility model.

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] 1- water pipe; 2- locking nut; 3- sensor assembly; 4- cover; 5- snap ring; 6- gasket;

[0031] 11-water inlet; 12-threaded connection part; 13-water outlet; 14-mounting seat; 15-support part; 141-hollow part; 142-slide; 151-wire groove; 152-positioning groove; 153-limiting platform;

[0032] 31-circuit board; 32-partition board; 33-light-transmitting board; 311-sensor; 321-limiting hole; 331-slider;

[0033] 41-sensing window; 42-limiting slot;

[0034] 51-notch; 52-wire end; 53-positioning convex portion;

[0035] 700-control box; 701-power supply; 702-transformer; 703-solenoid valve;

[0036] 800-urinal body; 801-installation hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the structure of the present invention is further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0038] In the description of the present invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. The orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "portion", "side", "end", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the present application provides an induction water outlet device, including a water pipe 1, a locking nut 2, an induction component 3 and a cover body 4, one end of the water pipe 1 is provided with a water inlet 11 and a threaded connection part 12, the threaded connection part 12 is provided with a locking nut 2, the other end of the water pipe 1 is provided with a water outlet 13 and a mounting seat 14, the middle part of the water pipe 1 is provided with a support part 15, and a retaining ring 5 is movably provided on the support part 15.

[0040] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The urinal shown includes a urinal body 800, a mounting hole 801 is provided on the urinal body 800, a water pipe 1 is passed through the mounting hole 801 from the front end of the mounting hole 801, and a support portion 15 is passed through the mounting hole 801, a clamping ring 5 is passed through the support portion 15 from the rear side of the urinal body 800, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the support portion 15 to enhance the mounting strength, and a locking nut 2 is threadedly connected to the threaded connection portion 12, and by tightening the locking nut 2, the clamping ring 5 and the mounting seat 14 are respectively closely attached to the two ends of the mounting hole 801 to achieve fixation. At the same time, gaskets 6 are respectively provided between the clamping ring 5 and the urinal body 800, and between the mounting seat 14 and the urinal body 800 to enhance the connection stability. Further, a sensing component 3 is provided in the mounting seat 14, and a cover body 4 is buckled on the outside, and a sensing window 41 is provided on the cover body 4, and the sensing component 3 faces the sensing window 41 to detect human activities in front.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the clamp ring 5 is provided with a notch 51 and forms two opposite wire harness ends 52 , and the inner side surface of the clamp ring 5 is provided with positioning protrusions 53 on both sides of the notch 51 .

[0042] For example Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support portion 15 is provided with a wiring groove 151, and the support portion 15 is provided with a positioning groove 152 extending along the axis of the water pipe 1 on both sides of the wiring groove 151. In a specific embodiment, the locking nut 2 abuts against the clamp ring 5, and the positioning protrusion 53 of the clamp ring 5 is embedded in the positioning groove 152, and the two wire bundle ends 52 are located at the notch of the positioning groove 152. Among them, the notch 51 and the wiring groove 151 are correspondingly arranged, and the mounting seat 14 is provided with a sensor component 3 inside. The connecting line of the sensor component 3 passes through the notch 51 from the wiring groove 151 and is connected to the control box 700 (reference Fig. 9 The wiring path formed by the notch 51 and the wiring groove 151 can achieve good management of the connecting wires, avoid squeezing of the connecting wires during installation, and the connecting wires are restricted in the wiring path by the bundle end 52, which can avoid the connection wires from running or winding due to water hammer effect or other factors during use, and also facilitate subsequent maintenance.

[0043] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the sensing component 3 includes a circuit board 31, a partition 32 and a light-transmitting shell 33 which are connected in sequence, and the circuit board 31 and the partition 32 are located inside the light-transmitting shell 33. The circuit board 31 is provided with a sensor 311, and the partition 32 is provided with a limiting hole 321.

[0044] The sensor 311 can be an infrared sensor 311 or a microwave radar sensor 311, and its sensing contact faces the above-mentioned sensing window 41. When assembled, the sensing contact of the sensor 311 is inserted into the limiting hole 321 to ensure that the sensing contact can face the sensing window 41, so that the sensor 311 can accurately reflect changes in the external environment such as the approach of a person. A light-transmitting shell 33 is further provided on the outside of the partition 32. On the one hand, the light-transmitting shell 33 protects the sensitive components on the circuit board 31 together with the partition 32, and on the other hand, it isolates the sensing contact from external influences from the sensing window 41. The circuit board 31, the partition 32 and the light-transmitting shell 33 can be fixedly connected in sequence by gluing, or they can be fixed by a snap-on structure, which is not specifically limited here.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, the mounting seat 14 is provided with a hollow portion 141, and the supporting portion 15 is provided with a limiting platform 153. When the light-transmitting shell 33 is installed, it is embedded in the hollow portion 141, and one end of the light-transmitting shell 33 abuts against the inner wall of the cover body 4, and the other end abuts against the limiting platform 153. When maintenance is required, the cover body 4 can be removed from the mounting seat 14, and the sensing component 3 can be taken out as a whole for inspection or direct replacement. When the sensing component 3 is taken out during replacement, the connecting wire will be pulled out at the same time. Under the action of the notch 51 of the clamp 5, the bundle end 52 and the wiring groove 151, there will be no wire running and winding. The interface is pulled out, the sensing component 3 is replaced and the interface is re-inserted, and the connecting wire is placed inside along the wiring groove 151. After the sensing component 3 is placed, the cover body 4 is buckled again. The structure is simple, maintenance is convenient, and it has significant practicality.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, a slide groove 142 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting seat 14, and a slider 331 is provided on the outer wall of the light-transmitting shell 33. The light-transmitting shell 33 is installed inside the mounting seat 14, and the slider 331 is inserted into the slide groove 142, so that the installation of the sensing component 3 is more convenient.

[0047] like Figure 8 As shown, a limiting groove 42 is disposed on the inner wall of the cover body 4 , the above-mentioned sensing window 41 is opened in the limiting groove 42 , and the light-transmitting shell 33 abuts against the inside of the limiting groove 42 .

[0048] For more details, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The shape of the limit groove 42 matches the shape of the front end of the light-transmitting shell 33, and can be circular, elliptical, rectangular or other regular shapes. When the cover 4 is buckled, the light-transmitting shell 33 is fixed to prevent it from moving. The side wall of the light-transmitting shell 33 is penetrated by a slide groove 142, one end of which abuts against the limit platform 153, and the front end abuts against the limit groove 42, forming a fixing method that is easy to disassemble, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement of the sensor component 3.

[0049] In addition, reference Fig. 9 and Fig.10 In one embodiment, the control box 700 is disposed on the lower side of the urinal body 800, and a power supply 701, a transformer 702, and a solenoid valve 703 are fixedly disposed in the control box 700. The power supply 701 is electrically connected to the transformer 702 and the solenoid valve 703, the solenoid valve 703 is connected to the water inlet 11 through the water pipe 1, and the transformer 702 is electrically connected to the sensor 311.

[0050] 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. An induction water outlet device, comprising a water pipe (1), a locking nut (2), a sensing component (3) and a cover body (4), wherein one end of the water pipe (1) is provided with a water inlet (11) and a threaded connection portion (12), and is provided with a locking nut (2); the other end of the water pipe (1) is provided with a water outlet (13) and a mounting seat (14), the mounting seat (14) is provided with the sensing component (3), and is buckled with the cover body (4), and the cover body (4) is provided with a sensing window (41), characterized in that: A support portion (15) is provided in the middle of the water pipe (1), the support portion (15) is provided with a wiring groove (151), and the support portion (15) is provided with positioning grooves (152) extending along the axis of the water pipe on both sides of the wiring groove (151); It also includes a clamping ring (5), the clamping ring (5) is provided with a notch (51) and forms two opposite wire bundle ends (52), and the inner side surface of the clamping ring (5) is provided with positioning protrusions (53) on both sides of the notch (51); after the locking nut (2), the clamping ring (5) and the water pipe (1) are assembled, the locking nut (2) abuts against the clamping ring (5), the clamping ring (5) is sleeved on the support portion (15), and the positioning protrusion (53) is embedded in the positioning groove (152), and the two wire bundle ends (52) are located at the notch of the positioning groove (152).

2. The induction water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing component (3) comprises a circuit board (31), a partition (32) and a light-transmitting shell (33) which are connected in sequence, and the circuit board (31) and the partition (32) are located inside the light-transmitting shell (33), the circuit board (31) is provided with a sensor (311), and the partition (32) is provided with a limiting hole (321).

3. The induction water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat (14) is provided with a hollow portion (141), the supporting portion (15) is provided with a limiting platform (153), the light-transmitting shell (33) is embedded in the interior of the mounting seat (14), and one end of the light-transmitting shell (33) abuts against the inner wall of the cover body (4), and the other end abuts against the limiting platform (153) through the hollow portion (141).

4. The induction water outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the mounting seat (14) is provided with a slide groove (142), the outer wall of the light-transmitting shell (33) is provided with a slider (331), the light-transmitting shell (33) is installed inside the mounting seat (14), and the slider (331) is plugged into the slide groove (142).

5. The induction water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cover body (4) is provided with a limiting groove (42), the sensing window (41) is provided in the limiting groove (42), and the light-transmitting shell (33) abuts against the inside of the limiting groove (42).

6. The induction water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a control box (700), wherein a power source (701), a transformer (702) and a solenoid valve (703) are fixedly arranged in the control box (700), wherein the power source (701) is electrically connected to the transformer (702) and the solenoid valve (703), the solenoid valve (703) is connected to the water inlet (11) via a water pipe, and the transformer (702) is electrically connected to the sensor (311).

7. A urinal, comprising a urinal body (800), wherein the urinal body (800) is provided with a mounting hole (801), characterized in that: It also includes a water induction device having a structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 6; wherein the support portion (15) of the water pipe (1) is passed through the mounting hole (801), and by tightening the locking nut (2), the retaining ring (5) and the mounting seat (14) are respectively tightly attached to the two ends of the mounting hole (801).