Intelligent faucet

Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent faucet which comprises a faucet body, the faucet body comprises a stand column part and an extending part which are connected in an included angle mode, and a water outlet is formed in the end, away from the stand column part, of the extending part; the display module is arranged on the upper surface of the extension part, and the display module comprises a display panel; the knob module is arranged on the side wall of the stand column part, and the knob module is connected with the display module; wherein a human body induction module is arranged in the knob module, and the human body induction module is electrically connected with the display panel. According to the application, when the user approaches the intelligent faucet, the intelligent display panel can be turned on, and the user does not need to additionally wake up the intelligent faucet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of faucets, in particular to an intelligent faucet. Background Art

[0002] Existing integrated water-purifying and heating faucets generally use smart display faucets. However, if a smart display faucet is not used for a long period of time, its display screen will turn off, meaning the smart faucet enters standby mode. When the user needs to use the smart faucet again after entering standby mode, the user must touch the display screen to wake up the smart faucet, light up the screen, and then press the button to dispense water. This makes the operation more cumbersome, the level of intelligence is low, and the user experience is poor. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a smart faucet to solve the problem in the prior art that the smart faucet needs to be awakened and lit by pressing a button.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart faucet is proposed, which includes: a faucet body, the faucet body including: a column portion and an extension portion connected at an angle, the extension portion having a water outlet at one end away from the column portion; a display module, the display module is arranged on the upper surface of the extension portion, the display module includes a display panel; the knob module is arranged on the side wall of the column portion, the knob module is connected to the display module; wherein, a human body sensing module is provided in the knob module, and the human body sensing module is electrically connected to the display panel.

[0005] Among them, the smart faucet also includes: a faucet module, which is externally connected to the water outlet, and the faucet module includes a faucet body and a faucet lower cover, and the faucet lower cover is connected to the water outlet through the faucet body.

[0006] Wherein, the faucet body is provided with two water outlet pipes extending to the water outlet, and the two water outlet pipes are a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe.

[0007] Wherein, the water outlet main body includes: a cold water channel and a hot water channel, the cold water channel is connected to the cold water pipe, and the hot water channel is connected to the hot water pipe.

[0008] Wherein, the display panel includes: a display screen and a plurality of buttons.

[0009] Among them, the number of the multiple buttons is 3, and the 3 buttons include: a child lock button, a hot water button and a cold water button.

[0010] The knob module further includes: a knob base 121, an encoder PCBA bracket 122, an encoder PCBA 123, a light guide column 124 and a knob housing 125, and the encoder PCBA 123 includes the human body sensing module.

[0011] The encoder PCBA 123 further includes a temperature control module, which is connected to the knob housing.

[0012] Wherein, the column portion and the extension portion are connected at a right angle.

[0013] Wherein, the display panel is a touch-operated display panel.

[0014] According to the technical solution of the present invention, a human body sensing module is set in the knob module, and the human body sensing module is electrically connected to the display panel, so that when the human body sensing module detects that a user is approaching, the display panel of the smart faucet can be lit up. The user does not need to perform additional wake-up operations on the smart faucet, which is user-friendly and greatly improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a smart faucet according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of a smart faucet according to an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present invention and the corresponding drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] The technical solutions provided by various embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart faucet or a smart control faucet is provided. Figure 1, which includes: a faucet body 11, a knob module 12, a display module 13 and a faucet module 14. Among them, the faucet body 11 includes a column part and an extension part connected at an angle, and the column part can be used to fix the smart faucet to a fixed table or operating table, and the extension part is provided with a water outlet at one end away from the column part. The knob module 12 is arranged on the side wall of the column part, and the water outlet temperature of the smart faucet can be adjusted or set by rotating the knob module 12. The display module 13 is arranged on the upper surface of the extension part, and the display module 13 is electrically connected to the knob module 12. The display module 13 can display information such as the current water outlet temperature of the smart faucet. The faucet module 14 is externally connected to the water outlet of the extension part.

[0021] Combined with reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present application, the angle between the extension portion and the column portion can be 90 degrees (or approximately 90 degrees), that is, the column portion can be set in the vertical direction and the extension portion can be set in the horizontal direction, which is convenient for the display module 13 to be set in the direction facing the user, and the water outlet can be made to discharge water in the vertical direction, which is convenient for the user to take water. The faucet body 11 has two water outlet pipes 111 and 112 arranged side by side. The two water outlet pipes 111 and 112 can be cold water pipes and hot water pipes respectively. The two water outlet pipes are connected to the pipes in the column portion and extend all the way to the water outlet so as to transport cold water and hot water to the water outlet respectively. A gasket 113 and a nut 114 for waterproof sealing are also provided at the lower end of the column portion, and a fixing seat 115 for fixing the knob module 12 is also provided on the side wall of the column portion.

[0022] Continue to refer Figure 2The knob module 12 includes a knob base 121, an encoder PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) bracket 122, an encoder PCBA 123, a light guide 124, and a knob housing 125, which are sequentially integrated or assembled on a fixing base 115. The encoder PCBA 123 may include a thermostat module and a human body sensor module. The knob housing 125 and light guide 124 are fixed to the encoder PCBA 123. The encoder PCBA 123 is fixed to the knob base 121 via the encoder PCBA bracket 122. The knob base 121 is fixedly connected to the fixing base 115 provided on the side wall of the column. To adjust the water temperature of the smart faucet, the knob housing 124 is rotated, which drives the encoder shaft provided on the encoder PCBA 123 to rotate together, thereby controlling the thermostat module to adjust the water temperature. The human body sensing module can detect whether a user is approaching the smart faucet at a preset angle and within a preset range using technologies such as infrared signals or microwave radar. When the human body sensing module detects that a user is approaching the smart faucet, it sends a signal to the display module 13. In other embodiments of the present application, the human body sensing module can also be set at other locations on the smart faucet according to actual needs.

[0023] The display module 13 includes a display panel 131, a PCBA bracket 132, and a display PCBA 133. The display panel 131 and display PCBA 133 are secured to the upper surface of the extension via the PCBA bracket 132. The display panel 131 includes a display screen and multiple buttons. In this embodiment, the display panel 131 can be a touch-sensitive display panel, where the display screen can be used to display the water temperature of the smart faucet. The display screen can include three buttons: a child lock button, a hot water button, and a cold water button. The display PCBA 133 controls the display signal. The display panel 131 is electrically connected to the temperature control module and the human presence sensing module via the display PCBA 133 and the encoder PCBA 123. When the human presence sensing module detects a user approaching the smart faucet, it sends a signal to wake up the display panel 131, illuminating it. The user can then directly touch the buttons displayed on the display panel 131 to trigger the corresponding function. When the user turns the knob module 12 to adjust the water temperature, the display screen displays the adjusted water temperature, allowing the user to confirm whether the desired water temperature has been reached.

[0024] The faucet module 14 includes a main spout body 141 and a lower spout cover 142. The lower spout cover 142 communicates with the water outlet through the main spout body 141. Specifically, the main spout body 141 has cold and hot water channels, which connect to the cold and hot water pipes in the faucet body 11, respectively. When the user requires cold water, cold water flows through the cold water pipe and cold water channel and out of the lower spout cover 142. When the user requires hot water, hot water flows through the hot water pipe and hot water channel and out of the lower spout cover 142. The lower spout cover 142 adjusts the water flow pattern of the smart faucet.

[0025] In actual use, the human body sensing module detects whether a user is approaching the smart faucet within a certain range and angle. When the human body sensing module detects the user's approach, the smart faucet is awakened and the display panel 131 on the smart faucet is illuminated. At this time, the user can directly touch the button displayed on the display panel 131 to activate the smart faucet's water dispensing function, without the user having to perform additional wake-up operations on the smart faucet, effectively improving the faucet's intelligence level. Specifically, the user can first unlock the child lock button on the display panel 131, then touch the hot water button to dispense hot water, or directly touch the cold water button to dispense cold water. If the user requires hot water at a different temperature, the water outlet temperature can be adjusted by turning the knob module 12.

[0026] According to the embodiments of the present application, by incorporating a human body sensing module into the knob module and electrically connecting the human body sensing module to the display panel, when the smart faucet is in a dormant state, the human body sensing module can quickly illuminate the display panel based on the user's proximity, eliminating the tedious manual operation of waking up the smart faucet. Because the smart faucet automatically wakes up and illuminates based on the user's proximity, no additional user operation is required, making it user-friendly and significantly improving the user experience.

[0027] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to specific embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments. Therefore, the present disclosure is intended to cover modifications and variations of the present disclosure, and any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present disclosure and their equivalents.

[0028] In addition, the features disclosed in the above description or claims or drawings, in their specific forms or according to the manner for performing the disclosed functions or the method or process for obtaining the disclosed results, can be used alone or in any combination of these features to implement the present invention in their different forms. Specifically, one or more features of any embodiment described herein can be combined with one or more features of any other embodiment described herein.

[0029] Protection may also be sought for any features disclosed in any one or more of the publications cited in conjunction with the present disclosure and / or incorporated by reference.

Claims

1. A smart faucet, characterized in that: include: The faucet body comprises: a column portion and an extension portion connected at an angle, wherein the extension portion has a water outlet at one end away from the column portion; a display module, the display module being arranged on the upper surface of the extension portion, the display module comprising a display panel; A knob module is provided on the side wall of the column portion and is connected to the display module; wherein a human body sensing module is provided in the knob module and is electrically connected to the display panel.

2. The smart faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A faucet module is externally connected to the water outlet. The faucet module includes a water outlet body and a water outlet lower cover. The water outlet lower cover is connected to the water outlet through the water outlet body.

3. The smart faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The faucet body is provided with two water outlet pipes extending to the water outlet, and the two water outlet pipes are a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe.

4. The smart faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water outlet main body includes: a cold water channel and a hot water channel, the cold water channel is connected to the cold water pipe, and the hot water channel is connected to the hot water pipe.

5. The smart faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display panel includes: a display screen and a plurality of buttons.

6. The smart faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the multiple buttons is 3, and the 3 buttons include: a child lock button, a hot water button and a cold water button.

7. The smart faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob module further comprises: a knob base (121), an encoder PCBA bracket (122), an encoder PCBA (123), a light guide column (124) and a knob housing (125), wherein the encoder PCBA (123) comprises the human body sensing module.

8. The smart faucet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The encoder PCBA (123) further comprises a temperature adjustment module, and the temperature adjustment module is connected to the knob housing.

9. The smart faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column portion and the extension portion are connected at a right angle.

10. The smart faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display panel is a touch-operated display panel.

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