Mounting structure of switch and closestool

By installing switch components in the inner cavity of the bushing body of the toilet cover, the problem of insufficient space in traditional smart toilets is solved, and electronic components and control circuit boards are arranged in a larger space, reducing design difficulty, enhancing heat dissipation effect, and extending service life.

CN223140615UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22XIAMEN R&T PLUMBING TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421942250.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-12
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-12

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Technical Problem

The rear case space of traditional smart toilets is small, which makes it difficult to install electronic components and control circuit boards, and the design is difficult. The switch takes up space and further compresses the internal space, increasing the installation difficulty.

Method used

The switch assembly is installed in the inner cavity of the bushing body of the toilet cover plate, including a touch switch and an operating member, and the inner cavity space of the bushing body is positioned and installed through the extension and the fixing plate, and the wire is connected to the main control board to realize the connection between the switch assembly and the toilet.

Benefits of technology

Effectively utilize the unused space of the cover plate, reduces the difficulty of circuit board design and component arrangement, increases the spacing of electronic components, helps to dissipate heat, extends service life, and maintains a beautiful appearance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mounting structure of a switch and a closestool, and the mounting structure comprises a switch assembly which is used for controlling the closestool to execute preset actions; the cover plate is provided with a shaft sleeve body, a shaft sleeve decorative cover is installed on the shaft sleeve body, an inner cavity is defined by the shaft sleeve body and the shaft sleeve decorative cover, and at least part of the switch assembly is arranged in the inner cavity. The inner cavity for mounting the switch assembly is formed in the residual space of the shaft sleeve body at the rotating shaft of the cover plate, so that the switch assembly can be mounted at the rotating shaft of the toilet cover plate, and on one hand, the space utilization rate is increased by utilizing the unused space of the shaft sleeve; on the other hand, a space for mounting a switch assembly does not need to be reserved in the rear shell of the intelligent closestool, so that other electronic components and a control circuit board have a larger arrangement space, and the design difficulty of the circuit board and the arrangement difficulty of the electronic components are reduced; and the distance between the electronic components is increased, so that heat dissipation is facilitated, and the service life is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sanitary products, in particular to an installation structure of a switch and a toilet bowl. Background Art

[0002] In the design of traditional intelligent toilet bowls, the pursuit is often for extreme simplicity and beauty. A large number of electronic components and control circuit boards are installed in the rear shell of the intelligent toilet bowl. Since the space in the rear shell of the intelligent toilet bowl is relatively narrow, this leads to a crowded internal space, making it difficult to install the circuit board and components. The design of the circuit board also needs to fully consider miniaturization, which greatly increases the design difficulty. And switches used to control the toilet to perform preset actions are usually installed on the rear shell. The switch occupies a part of the space inside the rear shell, further compressing the space available for installing electronic components and control circuit boards inside the rear shell, making the internal space of the rear shell more crowded. The control circuit board and electronic components need to be arranged more closely, increasing the installation difficulty. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] To solve the above problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an installation structure of a switch and a toilet bowl.

[0004] The utility model is implemented by the following method: An installation structure of a switch, comprising:

[0005] A switch assembly for controlling the toilet to perform preset actions;

[0006] A cover plate provided with a bushing body. An ornamental bushing cover is installed on the bushing body. An inner cavity is formed between the bushing body and the ornamental bushing cover. At least part of the switch assembly is arranged in the inner cavity.

[0007] Preferably, the switch assembly includes a tactile switch and an operating member. The operating member is connected to the tactile switch. The tactile switch is installed in the inner cavity. The operating member is exposed outside the inner cavity for a user to touch and operate.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the bushing body is provided with an extension portion that extends outward from one end of the inner cavity. The extension portion is provided with a concave groove for installing the operating member.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided at one end of the extension portion adjacent to the inner cavity. A first relief hole is provided on the fixing plate. The abutting portion of the operating member passes through the first relief hole. When the operating member is touched, the abutting portion can abut against the touch portion of the tactile switch, and then the tactile switch is turned on. When the abutting portion is separated from the touch portion of the tactile switch, the tactile switch is turned off.

[0010] Preferably, a wire passing hole is provided on the end face of the sleeve body away from the extension portion, and the wire of the tactile switch passes through the wire passing hole and is connected to an external electrical component.

[0011] Preferably, a bayonet is provided on one of the sleeve decorative cover and the operating member, and a clamping portion is provided on the other of the sleeve decorative cover and the operating member; the clamping portion penetrates into the bayonet.

[0012] Preferably, a clamping hole is provided at one end of the tactile switch facing outward and connecting to the operating member, and a clamping portion is provided on the surface of the operating member opposite to the clamping hole; alternatively, a clamping portion is provided at one end of the tactile switch facing outward and connecting to the operating member, and a clamping hole is provided on the surface of the operating member opposite to the clamping portion; the clamping portion penetrates into the clamping hole.

[0013] Preferably, the sleeve decorative cover is fixed to the sleeve body by means of a buckle or a screw.

[0014] Preferably, the sleeve decorative cover covers the outer periphery and the end face of the sleeve body, a limiting cover is provided at a position of the sleeve decorative cover opposite to the extension portion of the end face of the sleeve body, the limiting cover is located between the extension portion and the operating member, and a second relief hole is provided on the limiting cover; alternatively, the sleeve decorative cover is connected and covered on the outer periphery of the sleeve body.

[0015] A toilet includes an installation structure of a switch as described in any one of the above, and further includes a rear shell. The sleeve body is connected to the rear shell through a connecting shaft. A main control board is provided inside the rear shell. The wire of the switch assembly can pass through the connecting shaft and be connected to the main control board. The main control board controls the flushing of the toilet according to the signal of the switch assembly.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The present utility model provides an installation structure of a switch and a toilet. Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following technical effects:

[0017] 1. By utilizing the inner cavity of the sleeve body at the connection of the cover plate, this inner cavity is used to install the switch assembly. On the one hand, the space of the sleeve body is effectively utilized; on the other hand, the switch assembly is separated from the rear shell of the toilet, so that there is a larger layout space for the remaining electronic components and the control circuit board, which helps to reduce the design difficulty of the circuit board and the layout difficulty of the electronic components. The increased distance between the electronic components is conducive to heat dissipation and extends the service life.

[0018] 2. An extension portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve body, and a groove is provided in the extension portion to install the operating member, avoiding the operating member protruding too much and affecting the appearance.

[0019] 3. A fixing plate is provided between the inner cavity and the extension part, which facilitates the positioning and installation of the operating part and the tactile switch, and prevents the switch assembly from falling out.

[0020] 4. The bushing decorative cover and the bushing body are set to be a detachable structure connected by buckles or screws, which is convenient for installation. When assembling, the tactile switch can be easily installed into the inner cavity. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an installation structure of a switch of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the separation of components of an installation structure of a switch of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the switch assembly and the bushing body in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the bushing body in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the bushing decorative cover in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the switch assembly in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the separation of the bushing decorative cover and the operating part in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the bushing body in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the switch assembly in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection between the switch structure of the present utility model and the rear shell of the toilet.

[0031] Description of the reference numerals in the drawings: 1. Switch assembly; 11. Tactile switch; 12. Operating part; 121. Contact part; 122. Limiting part; 13. Clamping hole; 14. Clamping part; 2. Cover plate; 21. Bushing body; 211. Wire passing hole; 22. Bushing decorative cover; 221. Limiting cover; 222. Second relief hole; 223. Convex ring; 23. Inner cavity; 24. Extension part; 25. Fixing plate; 251. First relief hole; 3. Bayonet; 4. Rear shell; 5. Connecting shaft; 6. Wire. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0032] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] Embodiment 1

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , an installation structure of a switch, including:

[0035] A switch assembly 1 for controlling the toilet to perform a preset action;

[0036] A cover plate 2 is provided with a bushing body 21. A bushing decorative cover 22 is installed on the bushing body 21. An inner cavity 23 is formed between the bushing body 21 and the bushing decorative cover 22. At least a part of the switch assembly 1 is arranged in the inner cavity 23. By utilizing the inner cavity of the bushing body 21 at the connection of the cover plate 2, this inner cavity is used to install the switch assembly 1. On the one hand, the space of the bushing body is effectively utilized; on the other hand, the switch assembly 1 is separated from the rear shell of the toilet, enabling a larger layout space for the remaining electronic components and control circuit board, which helps to reduce the design difficulty of the circuit board and the layout difficulty of the electronic components. A larger distance between the electronic components is conducive to heat dissipation and extends the service life.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 6 , preferably, the switch assembly 1 includes a tactile switch 11 and an operating member 12. The operating member 12 is connected to the tactile switch 11. The tactile switch 11 is installed in the inner cavity 23, and the operating member 12 is exposed outside the inner cavity 23 for the user to touch and operate. By setting the operating member outside the bushing, it is convenient for the user to touch and operate to control the toilet to perform a preset action.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , preferably, one end of the bushing body 21 is provided with an extension portion 24, and the extension portion 24 extends outward from one end of the inner cavity 23; the extension portion 24 is provided with a concave groove for installing the operating member 12. By providing an extension portion 24 along the outer edge of the bushing body 21 and providing a groove in the extension portion 24 to install the operating member 12, it is avoided that the operating member 12 protrudes too much and affects the appearance. The extension portion 24 may also not be provided.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6, preferably, one end of the extension part 24 adjacent to the inner cavity 23 is provided with a fixing plate 25. The fixing plate 25 separates the extension part 24 and the inner cavity 23. A first relief hole 251 is provided on the fixing plate 25. The abutting part 121 of the operating member 12 passes through the first relief hole. When the operating member 12 is touched, the abutting part 121 can abut against the touch part of the tactile switch 11, and then the tactile switch 11 is turned on; when the abutting part 121 separates from the touch part of the tactile switch 11, the tactile switch 11 is turned off. A fixing plate 25 is arranged between the inner cavity 23 and the extension part 24, which is convenient for positioning and installing the bushing decorative cover 22.

[0040] Preferably, a wire passing hole 211 is provided on the end face of the bushing body 21 away from the extension part 24. The wire of the tactile switch 11 passes through the wire passing hole 211 and is connected to an external electrical component.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , preferably, one of the bushing decorative cover 22 and the operating member 12 is provided with a bayonet 3, and the other of the bushing decorative cover 22 and the operating member 12 is provided with a clamping part 14; the clamping part 14 penetrates into the bayonet 3. It is convenient for the operating member 12 to be quickly connected and fixed to the bushing decorative cover 22. Preferably, the bayonet 3 can be opened at the edge of the first relief hole 251, or can be independently opened without being limited thereto.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , preferably, the bushing decorative cover 22 is fixed to the bushing body 21 by a snap or screw method. The bushing decorative cover 22 and the bushing body 21 are arranged in a detachable structure connected by a snap or screw, which is convenient for installing the tactile switch 11 into the inner cavity 23 during assembly.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , preferably, the bushing decorative cover 22 covers the outer periphery and the end face of the bushing body 21. A limiting cover 221 is provided at a position of the bushing decorative cover 22 opposite to the extension part 24 of the end face of the bushing body 21. The limiting cover 221 is located between the extension part 24 and the operating member 12, and a second relief hole 222 is opened on the limiting cover 221; alternatively, the bushing decorative cover 22 is snap-connected to the outer periphery of the bushing body 21. The bushing decorative cover 22 plays a role of masking and decoration. Correspondingly, the outer end face of the limiting cover 221 is also recessed to accommodate the operating member 12, forming a concentric structure with the operating member 12, which is more beautiful as a whole.

[0044] During installation, first insert the tactile switch 11 into the inner cavity 23. After aligning the bushing decorative cover 22 radially with respect to the bushing body 21, press it axially along the bushing body 21 to fix and install the bushing decorative cover 22. Then, install the operating member 12 from the end face. The abutting portion 121 of the operating member 12 sequentially passes through the second relief hole 222 and the first relief hole 251 until the engaging portion 14 snaps into the bayonet 3 of the bushing decorative cover 22.

[0045] Embodiment Two

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 , the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment One is that: the fixing plate 25 is not provided on the bushing body 21 in this embodiment, and the operating member 12 is directly snap-fitted and fixed on the tactile switch 11. Specifically, a snap hole 13 is provided at one end of the tactile switch 11 that is externally connected to the operating member 12, and a snap portion 14 is provided on the surface of the operating member 12 opposite to the snap hole 13; alternatively, a snap portion 14 is provided at one end of the tactile switch 11 that is externally connected to the operating member 12, and a snap hole 13 is provided on the surface of the operating member 12 opposite to the snap portion 14; the snap portion 14 penetrates into the snap hole 13. Preferably, a limiting cover 221 is provided at the relative position of the end face of the bushing decorative cover 22 and the end face of the bushing body 21 in this solution. A convex ring 223 is provided on the edge of the second relief hole 222 of the limiting cover 221, and a limiting portion 122 is provided on the peripheral surface of the operating member 12. Through the cooperation of the limiting portion 122 on the peripheral surface of the operating member 12 and the convex ring 223, the entire switch assembly 1 can be limited within the bushing after the bushing decorative cover 22 is installed, preventing the switch assembly 1 from coming out.

[0047] During installation, first connect the tactile switch 11 and the operating member 12 together through the snap portion 14 and the snap hole 13, then install the whole into the inner cavity 23, and then install the bushing decorative cover 22 on the bushing body 21 to complete the assembly.

[0048] Please refer to Figures 1 to 10 , a toilet, including an installation structure of a switch as described in any of the above embodiments, further includes a rear shell 4. The bushing body 21 is connected to the rear shell 4 through a connecting shaft 5. A main control board is provided inside the rear shell 4. The wire 6 of the tactile switch 11 of the switch assembly 1 can pass through the connecting shaft 5 to be connected to the main control board, and the main control board controls the flushing of the toilet according to the signal of the tactile switch 11.

[0049] The working principle of the present utility model is as follows:

[0050] The space cavity formed by the bushing body 21 and the bushing decorative cover 22 is set as the inner cavity 23 for accommodating the tactile switch 11. On the one hand, it makes full use of the space that the original toilet cover 2 could not utilize, enabling the switch assembly 1 to be integrated at the bushing of the cover 2 and integrated with the bushing to achieve the purpose of maintaining the aesthetic appearance. On the other hand, separating the switch assembly 1 from the rear shell of the toilet allows the rear shell of the smart toilet to no longer need to leave space for installing the switch assembly 1, providing a larger layout space for the remaining electronic components and control circuit board. This helps to reduce the design difficulty of the circuit board and the layout difficulty of the electronic components, and also increases the spacing between the electronic components to assist in heat dissipation and extend the service life.

[0051] The following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, or it can be the internal communication of two components. It can be directly connected. "Upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to represent the relative position relationship. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may change.

[0052] Second: In the drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved. Other structures can refer to the general design. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0053] Finally, the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions within the concept of the present utility model belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0054] It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology, several improvements and refinements made without departing from the principle of the present utility model should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An installation structure of a switch, characterized in that, Comprising: A switch assembly for controlling the toilet to perform a preset action; A cover plate is provided with a bushing body, on which a bushing decorative cover is installed. An inner cavity is formed between the bushing body and the bushing decorative cover, and at least part of the switch assembly is arranged in the inner cavity.

2. The installation structure of a switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly includes a touch switch and an operating member. The operating member is connected to the touch switch. The touch switch is installed in the inner cavity, and the operating member is exposed outside the inner cavity for user touch operation.

3. The installation structure of a switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the bushing body is provided with an extension part which extends outward from one end of the inner cavity. The extension part is provided with a concave groove for installing the operating member.

4. The mounting structure of a switch according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the extension part adjacent to the inner cavity is provided with a fixing plate, and a first relief hole is arranged on the fixing plate. The abutting part of the operating member passes through the first relief hole. When the operating member is touched, the abutting part can abut against the touch part of the touch switch, and then the touch switch is turned on; when the abutting part is separated from the touch part of the touch switch, the touch switch is turned off.

5. The mounting structure of a switch according to claim 3, characterized in that, A wire passing hole is arranged on the end face of the bushing body far away from the extension part. The wire of the touch switch passes through the wire passing hole and is connected to an external electrical component.

6. The installation structure of a switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the bushing decorative cover and the operating member is provided with a bayonet, and the other of the bushing decorative cover and the operating member is provided with a clamping part; the clamping part penetrates into the bayonet.

7. The installation structure of a switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the touch switch facing outward and connecting to the operating member is provided with a clamping hole, and a clamping part is arranged on the surface of the operating member opposite to the clamping hole; or, one end of the touch switch facing outward and connecting to the operating member is provided with a clamping part, and a clamping hole is arranged on the surface of the operating member opposite to the clamping part; the clamping part penetrates into the clamping hole.

8. The installation structure of a switch according to claim 2, characterized in that The bushing decorative cover is fixed to the bushing body by means of snap fasteners or screws.

9. The installation structure of a switch according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bushing decorative cover covers the outer circumference and end face of the bushing body. A limiting cover is arranged at a position of the bushing decorative cover opposite to the extension part of the end face of the bushing body. The limiting cover is located between the extension part and the operating member, and a second relief hole is arranged on the limiting cover; or, the bushing decorative cover is connected to the outer circumference of the bushing body.

10. A toilet, comprising an installation structure of a switch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a rear shell. The bushing body is connected to the rear shell through a connecting shaft. A main control board is arranged in the rear shell. The wire of the switch assembly can pass through the connecting shaft and be connected to the main control board. The main control board controls the toilet to flush according to the signal of the switch assembly.