Knob structure and intelligent closestool

Abstract

The knob structure comprises a button cover, a rotating part, a fixed seat, a rocker switch and a PCB (printed circuit board), the rotating part is rotatably sleeved outside the fixed seat, the button cover is positioned above the fixed seat, an accommodating cavity is arranged in the fixed seat, the PCB and the rocker switch are arranged in the accommodating cavity, the rocker switch is mounted on the PCB, and the button cover is positioned above the rocker switch. A rocker portion is arranged at the upper end of the rocker switch and connected with the key cover, the rocker portion can be shaken by eccentrically pressing the key cover, a first magnet is arranged on the rotating piece, and a Hall element is arranged on the PCB and used for being matched with the first magnet to detect the rotating position of the rotating piece. According to the utility model, the middle part of the button is changed into the rocker switch capable of rocking towards all directions, and the rocker can be rocked up, down, left and right by eccentrically pressing the button cover, thereby realizing multi-direction control and increasing the functionality and practicability of the knob.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The functions of the smart toilet knob modules currently on the market are relatively fixed and single. They are generally defined as rotating back and forth to turn on the posterior wash and the feminine wash, and pressing a button to flush. This type of knob has a single function and a weak presence. It can only turn on the posterior wash and the feminine wash, and cannot perform more adjustment functions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, the present invention proposes a knob structure.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] The utility model also provides an intelligent toilet with the knob structure.

[0006] According to the knob structure of the first aspect of the present utility model, the knob structure includes a key cover, a rotating member, a fixed seat, a rocker switch and a PCB board, the rotating member can be rotatably sleeved on the outside of the fixed seat, the key cover is located above the fixed seat, the fixed seat has an accommodating cavity, the PCB board and the rocker switch are arranged in the accommodating cavity, the rocker switch is installed on the PCB board, the upper end of the rocker switch is a rocker part, the rocker part is connected to the key cover, and eccentric pressing of the key cover can shake the rocker part, the rotating member is provided with a first magnet, and the PCB board is provided with a Hall element for cooperating with the first magnet to detect the rotation position of the rotating member.

[0007] The knob structure according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0008] The present utility model provides a knob with a rocker button. Different from the single function of traditional buttons, the middle part of the button is changed into a rocker switch that can be shaken in all directions. The eccentric pressing of the button cover can shake the rocker up, down, left and right to achieve multi-directional control. A Hall element is set on the PCB board at a certain angle to the first magnet to sense the magnetic field, and the signal is received to achieve rotation control of the rotating part. The present utility model increases the functionality and practicality of the knob, and can complete more adjustment functions with a simple structure. When applied to smart toilets, it can be used with a three-way movable spray gun to complete more fine-tuning operations, realize the adjustment of the spray gun in any direction, enhance the functionality and practicality of the spray gun, and can also be used to adjust the air temperature, water temperature, etc. The adjustment method is more novel, intuitive and simple.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating member is a cylindrical cover structure with an opening facing downward, and a first through hole is opened in the center of its top wall. The fixed seat is an annular shell structure with a second through hole opened in the center of its top wall. The rotating member is sleeved on the outside of the fixed seat from top to bottom, and the inner circumferential wall of the rotating member is gap-fitted with the outer circumferential wall of the fixed seat. The button cover is located above the rotating member, and the rocker part passes through the second through hole and the first through hole.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first mounting groove is provided on the inner side of the rotating part, the first mounting groove is fixed to the lower end surface of the top wall of the rotating part, and the first mounting groove is spaced apart from the inner circumferential wall of the rotating part, the first magnet is embedded in the first mounting groove, and the fixed seat has a first annular wall surface and a second annular wall surface arranged coaxially, the first annular wall surface is located on the inner side of the second annular wall surface, and an annular groove with an upward opening is formed between the first annular wall surface and the second annular wall surface, the inner circumferential wall of the rotating part and the outer circumferential wall of the second annular wall surface are gap-fitted, and the first mounting groove is inserted into the annular groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are two first mounting grooves, which are symmetrically arranged with the axis of the rotating part as the center. Two second mounting grooves are provided on the inner circumferential wall of the first annular wall surface. The positions of the second mounting grooves correspond to the positions of the first mounting grooves, and the second magnets are embedded in the second mounting grooves.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first sealing ring is provided between the first through hole and the rocker portion.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting hole column is provided at the center of the button cover, and the top end of the rocker portion is inserted into the mounting hole column.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a bottom cover is further included, and the bottom cover is covered on the bottom of the fixing base.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second sealing ring is provided at the connection between the bottom cover and the fixing seat.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an outer shell is further included, wherein a mounting opening is opened on the outer shell, and the side wall of the mounting opening has a step structure. The outer wall of the fixing seat is provided with a flange, and the fixing seat is embedded in the mounting opening by the cooperation and abutment between the flange and the step structure.

[0017] The smart toilet according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes the knob structure.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the knob structure of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the knob structure of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the fixing seat of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the rotating part of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 1: Key cover 100, mounting hole column 110, rotating part 200, first through hole 210, first mounting groove 220, fixing base 300, second through hole 310, first annular wall 320, second annular wall 330, annular groove 340, flange 350, rocker switch 400, rocker part 410, PCB board 500, first magnet 600, first sealing ring 700, bottom cover 800, second sealing ring 900, outer shell 1000, second magnet 1100. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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 operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-4A knob structure includes a key cover 100, a rotating member 200, a fixed base 300, a rocker switch 400 and a PCB board 500. The rotating member 200 is rotatably sleeved on the fixed base 300. The key cover 100 is located above the fixed base 300. The fixed base 300 has an accommodating cavity. The PCB board 500 and the rocker switch 400 are arranged in the accommodating cavity. The rocker switch 400 is mounted on the PCB board 500. The upper end of the rocker switch 400 is a rocker part 410, which is connected to the key cover 100. Eccentrically pressing the key cover 100 can shake the rocker part 410. A first magnet 600 is provided on the rotating member 200, and a Hall element is provided on the PCB board 500 to cooperate with the first magnet 600 to detect the rotation position of the rotating member 200.

[0028] This utility model provides a rotary knob with a rocker button. Unlike traditional single-function buttons, the center portion of the button is replaced with a rocker switch 400 that can be shaken in various directions. By pressing the button cover 100 eccentrically, the rocker can be shaken up and down, left and right, achieving multi-directional control. A Hall effect element is positioned on a PCB 500 at a predetermined angle to a first magnet 600 to sense the magnetic field and receive signals to control the rotation of a rotating member 200.

[0029] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating member 200 is a cylindrical cover structure with a downward opening, and a first through hole 210 is formed in the center of its top wall. The fixed base 300 is an annular shell structure, and a second through hole 310 is formed in the center of its top wall. The rotating member 200 is sleeved onto the fixed base 300 from top to bottom, and the inner circumferential wall of the rotating member 200 and the outer circumferential wall of the fixed base 300 are loosely matched. The key cover 100 is located above the rotating member 200, and the rocker portion 410 passes through the second through hole 310 and the first through hole 210. Both the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 310 leave space for the rocker portion 410 to swing.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first mounting groove 220 is provided on the inner side of the rotating member 200. The first mounting groove 220 is fixed to the lower end surface of the top wall of the rotating member 200 and is spaced apart from the inner circumferential wall of the rotating member 200. The first magnet 600 is embedded in the first mounting groove 220. The fixed seat 300 has a first annular wall surface 320 and a second annular wall surface 330 arranged coaxially. The first annular wall surface 320 is located on the inner side of the second annular wall surface 330. An annular groove 340 with an upward opening is formed between the first annular wall surface 320 and the second annular wall surface 330. The inner circumferential wall of the rotating member 200 and the outer circumferential wall of the second annular wall surface 330 are clearance-matched, and the first mounting groove 220 is inserted into the annular groove 340. When the rotating member 200 rotates, the first mounting groove 220 moves in the annular groove 340.

[0031] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are two first mounting slots 220, symmetrically arranged about the axis of the rotating member 200. Two second mounting slots are provided on the inner circumference of the first annular wall 320, the positions of the second mounting slots corresponding to those of the first mounting slots 220. Second magnets 1100 are embedded in the second mounting slots. Two Hall elements are provided on the PCB 500, at a certain angle to the two first magnets 600. The Hall elements are used to sense changes in the magnetic field and receive signals to control the knob's rotation. Two opposing magnets are placed in each of the rotating member 200 and the fixed base 300, utilizing the mutual attraction of the magnets to achieve the knob's return.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first sealing ring 700 is provided between the first through hole 210 and the rocker portion 410. The gap between the first through hole 210 and the rocker portion 410 is sealed by the first sealing ring 700 to protect the internal electrical components and achieve a longer life.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting hole column 110 is provided at the center of the key cover 100 , and the top end of the rocker portion 410 is inserted into the mounting hole column 110 .

[0034] In some embodiments of the present invention, a bottom cover 800 is further included, and the bottom cover 800 covers the bottom of the fixing base 300. The PCB board 500 is installed into the accommodating cavity from the bottom of the fixing base 300, and then covered with the bottom cover 800.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second sealing ring 900 is provided at the connection between the bottom cover 800 and the fixing base 300. The second sealing ring 900 protects the internal electrical components and achieves a longer life.

[0036] Some embodiments of the present invention further include an outer housing 1000 having an installation opening formed therein, the sidewalls of which have a stepped structure. A flange 350 is provided on the outer wall of the fixing base 300, and the fixing base 300 is inserted into the installation opening by engaging the flange 350 with the stepped structure. The flange 350 is located near the middle of the fixing base 300, and the rotating member 200 is located above the flange 350. After the knob is fully installed in the installation opening, the rotating member 200 and the key cover 100 are located outside the outer housing 1000, accessible to the user.

[0037] A smart toilet comprises the above-mentioned knob structure.

[0038] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A knob structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a key cover (100), a rotating member (200), a fixing seat (300), a rocker switch (400) and a PCB board (500), wherein the rotating member (200) is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the fixing seat (300), the key cover (100) is located above the fixing seat (300), the fixing seat (300) has an accommodating cavity, the PCB board (500) and the rocker switch (400) are arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the rocker switch (400) is installed on the fixing seat (300). On the PCB board (500), the upper end of the rocker switch (400) is a rocker portion (410), the rocker portion (410) is connected to the key cover (100), and the rocker portion (410) can be shaken by eccentrically pressing the key cover (100). The rotating member (200) is provided with a first magnet (600), and the PCB board (500) is provided with a Hall element for cooperating with the first magnet (600) to detect the rotation position of the rotating member (200).

2. The knob structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating member (200) is a cylindrical cover structure with an opening facing downward, and a first through hole (210) is opened at the center of its top wall. The fixed seat (300) is an annular shell structure, and a second through hole (310) is opened at the center of its top wall. The rotating member (200) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed seat (300) from top to bottom, and the inner peripheral wall of the rotating member (200) is loosely matched with the outer peripheral wall of the fixed seat (300). The button cover (100) is located above the rotating member (200), and the rocker part (410) passes through the second through hole (310) and the first through hole (210).

3. The knob structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first mounting groove (220) is provided on the inner side of the rotating member (200), the first mounting groove (220) is fixed to the lower end surface of the top wall of the rotating member (200), and the first mounting groove (220) is spaced apart from the inner peripheral wall of the rotating member (200), the first magnet (600) is embedded in the first mounting groove (220), the fixed seat (300) has a first annular wall surface (320) and a second annular wall surface (330) arranged coaxially, the first annular wall surface (320) is located on the inner side of the second annular wall surface (330), an annular groove (340) with an opening facing upward is formed between the first annular wall surface (320) and the second annular wall surface (330), the inner peripheral wall of the rotating member (200) is clearance-matched with the outer peripheral wall of the second annular wall surface (330), and the first mounting groove (220) is inserted into the annular groove (340).

4. The knob structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two first mounting grooves (220), and the two first mounting grooves (220) are symmetrically arranged with the axis of the rotating member (200) as the center. Two second mounting grooves are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the first annular wall surface (320), and the positions of the second mounting grooves correspond to the positions of the first mounting grooves (220). The second magnets (1100) are embedded in the second mounting grooves.

5. The knob structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first sealing ring (700) is provided between the first through hole (210) and the rocker portion (410).

6. The knob structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting hole column (110) is provided at the center of the button cover (100), and the top end of the rocker portion (410) is inserted into the mounting hole column (110).

7. The knob structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bottom cover (800), and the bottom cover (800) covers the bottom of the fixing seat (300).

8. The knob structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second sealing ring (900) is provided at the connection between the bottom cover (800) and the fixing seat (300).

9. The knob structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (1000) is provided with a mounting opening, the side wall of the mounting opening has a step structure, the outer wall of the fixing seat (300) is provided with a flange (350), and the fixing seat (300) is embedded in the mounting opening by the cooperation and abutment between the flange (350) and the step structure.

10. A smart toilet, characterized in that: The knob structure comprises the knob structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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