Flushing control device and flushing assembly for closestool

By setting the controller main body and the operating lever across the drainage key on both sides of the toilet drain valve, the problem that the existing flush controller cannot flexibly select the water output, realizing the water saving and retaining the manual flushing function, suitable for smart and traditional toilets.

CN223256143UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22SHENZHEN MOPU SANITARY WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422545057.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

The existing flush controller cannot flexibly select the water output according to user needs, and it is easy to interfere with the external flush buttons of the toilet tank, resulting in incomplete cleaning or waste of water resources, and lose the manual pressing flush function.

Method used

A flush control device is designed, in which the main body of the controller is located on both sides of the drain valve, the operating lever spans the two drain keys, and the installation platform is set on the connecting arm, the operating lever is located outside the drain key, retaining the manual pressing function, and the operating lever is driven to rotate through the driving member to achieve a flushing method of different water discharge amounts.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible selection of flushing methods according to user needs, saves water resources, retains manual flushing function, is suitable for smart and traditional toilets, and improves the reliability and practicality of flushing components.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of toilet accessories, in particular to a flushing control device and a flushing component for a toilet, which comprise a controller main body and a connecting arm constructed on one side of the controller main body, an operating rod is rotatably assembled on the controller main body, and the operating rod is transversely arranged on one side, facing the connecting arm, of the controller main body. When the connecting arm is assembled on the drain valve, the controller body is located on the outer sides of two sets of drain keys of the drain valve, one end of the operating rod is located on one drain key of the drain valve, the other end of the operating rod is located on the other drain key of the drain valve, the controller can flexibly select flushing modes according to user requirements, and consumption of water resources is effectively controlled. The front side of the operating rod is provided with an operating space for connecting a flushing key externally arranged in the water tank with a drainage key on the drainage valve, the original manual pressing flushing function of the closestool is reserved, it is ensured that manual flushing can be used when electric power fails, the automatic flushing device is adaptive to a traditional non-intelligent closestool, and intelligent and convenient automatic flushing experience is provided for a non-intelligent closestool user.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of toilet accessories, in particular to a flushing control device and a flushing assembly for a toilet. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, smart home products are becoming more and more popular, consumers' requirements for quality of life are constantly improving, and the demand for automated and intelligent equipment is increasing. In order to meet users' demand for automated toilet flushing, flush controllers have appeared on the market.

[0003] A flush controller is typically mounted on a drain valve, which is typically equipped with a flush button for a higher water output and a flush button for a lower water output. Existing flush controllers have a main body mounted above the flush buttons, with an operating lever positioned longitudinally on one of the flush buttons. For details, see Chinese Utility Model Patent Publication No. CN216428456U, which describes an automatic water-saving control device for flushing a toilet tank. The motor housing is positioned above one of the drain buttons, and the push rod is positioned longitudinally on one of the buttons. Only one of the buttons can be pressed. This prevents the controller from adjusting the flush buttons for different water outputs as required by the user, potentially leading to inadequate toilet cleaning and water waste. Furthermore, because the motor housing and push rod cover most of the flush button, the external flush button on the toilet tank is blocked by the controller and cannot connect to the flush button, thus eliminating the toilet's original manual flushing function. Therefore, existing automatic flush controllers still have room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a flush control device for a toilet to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a flushing assembly to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a flush control device for a toilet, comprising a controller body and a connecting arm constructed on one side of the controller body, an operating lever rotatably mounted on the controller body, the operating lever being horizontally arranged on the side of the controller body facing the connecting arm, when the connecting arm is mounted on the drain valve, the controller body is located outside the two groups of drain keys of the drain valve, one end of the operating lever is located on one of the drain keys of the drain valve, and the other end of the operating lever is located on the other drain key of the drain valve.

[0007] Wherein, the connecting arm is provided with a mounting platform extending outward from its outer side, and the controller body is constructed on the mounting platform.

[0008] Wherein, the connecting arm includes a left arm body and a right arm body, and the left arm body and the right arm body are surrounded to form a clamping ring, and the clamping ring is sleeved on the drain valve so that the two sets of drain keys are placed inside the clamping ring.

[0009] The operating rod is horizontally arranged on a side of the clamping ring close to the controller body, and there is an operating space for manually pressing the drainage button between the front side of the operating rod and the side of the clamping ring away from the controller body.

[0010] The operating lever comprises a main lever portion, one side or both sides of the bottom of the main lever portion are provided with a protrusion, and the outer side surface of the protrusion and / or the side surface of the main lever portion are arc-shaped; or, the operating lever comprises a main lever portion, one side or both sides of the main lever portion are arc-shaped.

[0011] The controller body is composed of an outer shell and a driving member for rotating an operating rod. The driving member is assembled inside the outer shell. A clearance hole is provided on a side of the outer shell facing the connecting arm. The output end of the driving member is connected to the operating rod through the clearance hole.

[0012] Wherein, a plurality of groups of reinforcing ribs are constructed between the bottom surface of the mounting platform and the outer side surface of the clamping ring.

[0013] Wherein, the outer shell is also provided with a through hole for connecting the power supply line of the driving component to the power supply.

[0014] Among them, a locking piece is also included. Locking positions are respectively set at the end of the left arm body and the end of the right arm body. The left arm body and the right arm body can be opened and closed with each other through the cooperation of the locking piece and the locking position.

[0015] A flushing assembly includes a drain valve, wherein a drain key area is constructed on the upper side of the drain valve, a clamping ring of the control device is sleeved on the outer side of the drain key area, and the drain valve body is placed outside the drain key area.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that: the present application adopts an installation platform extending outward from the outside of the connecting arm, the controller body is placed on the installation platform, and the operating lever is horizontally arranged between the two sets of drain keys. When the controller is assembled on the drain valve, the controller body is located on the outside of the drain key of the drain valve, one end of the operating lever is located on one of the drain keys of the drain valve, and the other end of the operating lever is located on the other drain key of the drain valve, so that the controller can flexibly select the flushing method according to user needs, which helps to effectively control the consumption of water resources.

[0017] Secondly, since the controller body is completely placed outside the two sets of drain buttons and the operating lever is located on one side of the drain buttons, there is an operating space on the front side of the operating lever for the flush button outside the water tank to be connected with the drain button on the drain valve, retaining the original manual flushing function of the toilet, ensuring that manual flushing can still be used when the power or automatic function fails, thereby enhancing the reliability and practicality of the flushing component.

[0018] The controller can also be adapted to traditional non-smart toilets, providing non-smart toilet users with an intelligent and convenient automatic flushing experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a flushing control device and a flushing assembly for a toilet;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic side view of a flush control device and flush assembly for a toilet;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic top view of a flush control device and flush assembly for a toilet;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a flush control device for a toilet Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a flush control device for a toilet Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the main structure of a flush control device for a toilet

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the AA part;

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a flush control device for a toilet Figure 3 .

[0027] The markings of the components in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0028] 1-controller body, 11-connecting arm, 12-operating lever, 13-mounting platform, 14-left arm body, 15-right arm body, 16-clamping ring, 17-operating space, 18-main rod part, 19-protrusion, 110-outer shell, 111-avoidance hole, 112-reinforcement rib, 113-through hole, 114-locking piece, 115-locking position, 116-driving piece; 2-drain valve, 21-drain key area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1: Figure 1-8 As shown, a flushing control device for a toilet includes a controller body 1 and a connecting arm 11 constructed on one side of the controller body 1. An operating lever 12 is rotatably mounted on the controller body 1, and the operating lever 12 is horizontally arranged on the side of the controller body 1 facing the connecting arm 11. Since the connecting arm 11 is extended outward from one side of the controller body 1, the controller body 1 is located on the outside of the connecting arm 11. When the connecting arm 11 is assembled on the drain valve, the controller body 1 is located on the outside of the two groups of drain keys of the drain valve, one end of the operating lever 12 is located on one of the drain keys of the drain valve, and the other end of the operating lever 12 is located on the other drain key of the drain valve. The controller body controls the operating lever to rotate forward or reverse, and by rotating and pressing the drain keys on different sides, flushing methods with different water outputs can be achieved. The controller can flexibly select flushing methods according to user needs, which helps to effectively control the consumption of water resources.

[0031] Preferably, the connecting arm 11 is provided with a mounting platform 13 extending outward from its outer side, and the controller body 1 is constructed on the mounting platform 13 to prevent the controller body from being placed on the drain button of the drain valve and interfering with the connection between the external flush button of the water tank and the drain button, thereby retaining the original manual flushing function of the toilet and ensuring that manual flushing can still be used when the power or automatic function fails.

[0032] Specifically, the connecting arm 11 includes a left arm body 14 and a right arm body 15. The left arm body 14 and the right arm body 15 are surrounded by a clamping ring 16. The inner side of the clamping ring is a circular hollow area. The clamping ring 16 is mounted on the drain valve so that two sets of drain keys are placed on the inner side of the clamping ring 16. The operating rod 12 is horizontally arranged on the side of the clamping ring 16 close to the controller body 1. There is an operating space 17 for manually pressing the drain key between the front side of the operating rod 12 and the side of the clamping ring 16 away from the controller body 1. The operating space is arranged to correspond to the column under the external flush button of the water tank, so that the column under the external flush button contacts the drain button on the drain valve, retaining the original manual flushing function of the toilet.

[0033] Among them, the operating rod 12 includes a main rod portion 18, one side or both sides of the main rod portion 18 are arc-shaped. In a further solution, the operating rod 12 includes a main rod portion 18, and a protrusion 19 is provided on one side or both sides of the bottom of the main rod portion 18. The outer side surface of the protrusion 19 and / or the side surface of the main rod portion 18 are arc-shaped, which is conducive to improving the smoothness of the operating rod 12 when pressing or releasing the drainage button.

[0034] In this embodiment, the controller body 1 is composed of an outer shell 110 and a driving member 116 for rotating the operating rod 12. The driving member 116 is assembled inside the outer shell 110. The outer shell 110 is provided with a clearance hole 111 on the side facing the connecting arm 11. The output end of the driving member 116 is connected to the operating rod 12 through the clearance hole 111. The driving member 116 is a motor, and a mounting hole is provided in the middle of the operating rod 12. A mounting slot is provided on the output end of the motor. The operating rod 12 is connected to the output shaft of the motor by screws passing through the mounting hole and cooperating with the mounting slot, and rotates forward or reverse as the output shaft rotates.

[0035] The outer shell is provided with an outer ring wall extending outward from the outer periphery of the air avoidance hole at the air avoidance hole, and the output end of the motor is partially placed in the outer ring wall and partially exposed to the outer ring wall and connected to the operating rod.

[0036] Preferably, a plurality of groups of reinforcing ribs 112 are constructed between the bottom surface of the mounting platform 13 and the outer side surface of the clamping ring 16 to strengthen the connection between the clamping ring and the controller body.

[0037] Among them, the outer shell 110 is also provided with a through hole 113 for connecting the power supply line of the driving component 116 to the power supply. The power supply line on the motor can be connected to the smart cover, and the rotation of the motor is controlled by the main board in the smart cover. The motor rotation can also be controlled by the control module and the foot sensing capacitive sensor. This technology is existing technology and will not be elaborated in this utility model.

[0038] In this embodiment, one end of the left arm body is connected to the left side of the outer shell, and one end of the right arm body is connected to the right side of the outer shell. The end of the left arm body and the end of the right arm body are spaced apart to facilitate the opening and closing of the clamping ring, and can be adapted to different drain valves. Locking positions 115 are respectively provided at the end of the left arm body 14 and the end of the right arm body 15. The left arm body 14 and the right arm body 15 can be opened and closed with each other through the cooperation of the locking member 114 and the locking position 115. Specifically, the locking member 114 is a screw or a rod, and the locking position 115 is a through hole.

[0039] Example 2: Figure 1-3As shown, a flushing assembly includes a drain valve 2, and a drain key area 21 is constructed on the upper side of the drain valve 2. The clamping ring 16 of the control device is sleeved on the outer surface of the drain key area 21. The drain valve body 1 is placed on the outer side of the drain key area 21. It is easy to install and is suitable for the drain valve structure commonly used in traditional toilets on the market. The controller can also be adapted to traditional non-intelligent toilets, providing non-intelligent toilet users with an intelligent and convenient automatic flushing experience.

[0040] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Persons skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The above-described embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flush control device for a toilet, comprising a controller body and a connecting arm constructed on one side of the controller body, characterized in that: An operating lever is rotatably mounted on the controller body, and the operating lever is horizontally arranged on the side of the controller body facing the connecting arm. When the connecting arm is mounted on the drain valve, the controller body is located outside the two sets of drain keys of the drain valve, one end of the operating lever is located on one of the drain keys of the drain valve, and the other end of the operating lever is located on the other drain key of the drain valve.

2. A flush control device for a toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting arm is provided with a mounting platform extending outward from its outer side, and the controller body is constructed on the mounting platform.

3. A flush control device for a toilet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting arm includes a left arm body and a right arm body. The left arm body and the right arm body are surrounded to form a clamping ring. The clamping ring is sleeved on the drain valve so that two sets of drain keys are placed inside the clamping ring.

4. A flush control device for a toilet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The operating rod is horizontally arranged at a side of the clamping ring close to the controller body, and an operating space for manually pressing the drainage button is provided between the front side of the operating rod and the side of the clamping ring away from the controller body.

5. The flush control device for a toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating lever includes a main lever portion, one side or both sides of the bottom of the main lever portion are provided with a protrusion, the outer side surface of the protrusion and / or the side surface of the main lever portion are arc-shaped; or, the operating lever includes a main lever portion, one side or both sides of the main lever portion are arc-shaped.

6. A flush control device for a toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller body consists of an outer shell and a driving member for rotating the operating rod. The driving member is assembled inside the outer shell. A clearance hole is opened on the side of the outer shell facing the connecting arm. The output end of the driving member is connected to the operating rod through the clearance hole.

7. A flush control device for a toilet according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of reinforcing ribs are constructed between the bottom surface of the mounting platform and the outer side surface of the clamping ring.

8. The flush control device for a toilet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer shell is also provided with a through hole for connecting the power supply line of the driving component to the power supply.

9. The flush control device for a toilet according to claim 3, characterized in that: A locking piece is also included. Locking positions are respectively provided at the ends of the left arm body and the right arm body. The left arm body and the right arm body can be opened and closed with each other through the cooperation of the locking piece and the locking positions.

10. A flushing assembly comprising a drain valve and a flushing control device for a toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a drain key area is constructed on the upper side of the drain valve, characterized in that: The clamping ring of the control device is sleeved on the outer side of the drainage key area, and the drainage valve body is placed on the outer side of the drainage key area.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Water-saving automatic control device for flushing water tank of closestool

    CN216428456U