Intelligent induction water outlet system of drawing basin faucet

By using first and second infrared sensors in conjunction to control water flow on a pull-out basin faucet, and equipped with an automatic cleaning system, the problems of inconvenience in using sensor faucets and sensor contamination are solved, achieving precise water usage and automatic cleaning.

CN223510416UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04HESHAN DEFA KITCHEN TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423009101.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-05

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Technical Problem

Existing sensor-operated pull-out basin faucets require the user to remain within the sensing area at all times, otherwise the water flow will stop, causing inconvenience. The sensing window of the infrared sensor is easily contaminated, resulting in decreased sensing sensitivity, frequent maintenance, and high costs.

Method used

The system uses a combination of first and second infrared sensors to achieve precise water control, and an electric push rod drives a scraper to automatically clean the sensor window, maintaining cleanliness.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise water usage control, avoids continuous water flow, improves user comfort, and automatically cleans the sensors, reducing maintenance frequency and costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent induction water outlet system of a drawing basin faucet, which comprises a vertical pipe, a drawing type water outlet faucet is arranged on the vertical pipe, an intelligent induction part is arranged at the lower part of the vertical pipe, a control part is arranged at the upper part of the vertical pipe, and the control part is electrically connected with the intelligent induction part; the intelligent cleaning component is installed on the vertical pipe, the intelligent cleaning component is controlled by the control component, the intelligent cleaning component makes contact with the intelligent induction component, accurate water use control can be achieved through the intelligent induction component according to actual requirements, the hand does not need to stay in an induction area all the time, and the comfort degree in the using process is improved; the electric push rod is automatically controlled to work through the controller, the electric push rod can drive the cleaning cloth to wipe and clean induction windows of the first infrared inductor and the second infrared inductor at the same time, dirt is removed, and the cleanliness of the induction windows is kept.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pull-out basin faucet technology, specifically to an intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet. Background Technology

[0002] Sensor-operated pull-out basin faucets primarily utilize infrared or capacitive sensing technology to automatically control water flow. Infrared sensor faucets typically have an infrared transmitter and receiver installed near the spout. When a hand or other object approaches the sensing area, the infrared radiation emitted by the person is received by the receiver, triggering the internal control circuit to open the solenoid valve and allow water to flow. When the hand or object leaves the sensing area for a certain period, the receiver no longer receives a sufficiently strong infrared signal, and the internal control circuit closes the solenoid valve, stopping the water flow.

[0003] While existing sensor-operated pull-out basin faucets have improved hygiene and ease of use to some extent, they still have many limitations. For example, a single sensing mode cannot meet diverse water usage needs. When using water for extended periods for washing items or cleaning the body, the user must remain within the sensing area, otherwise the water flow will stop, which is inconvenient and can easily lead to user fatigue. In addition, the sensing components of sensor-operated faucets, especially the sensing window of the infrared sensor, are easily contaminated by dust, water stains, oil, and other dirt from the surrounding environment during long-term use. Once the sensing window is covered by dirt, the transmission and reception of infrared rays will be interfered with, resulting in decreased sensing sensitivity or even sensor malfunction. This not only affects the normal use of the faucet but also requires frequent manual cleaning and maintenance of the sensing components, increasing the cost of use and maintenance difficulty. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for pull-out basin faucets. This system addresses the problem that existing sensor-activated pull-out basin faucets require users to remain within the sensing area, otherwise the water flow will stop. This is inconvenient and can easily lead to user fatigue. Furthermore, the infrared sensor's sensing window is easily contaminated by dust, water stains, oil, and other dirt from the surrounding environment during long-term use, resulting in decreased sensing sensitivity. This necessitates frequent manual cleaning and maintenance of the sensing components, increasing usage costs and maintenance difficulty.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solution adopted by this utility model includes: a smart sensor-operated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet, comprising: a riser pipe, on which a pull-out faucet is installed; a smart sensor component is installed at the lower part of the riser pipe; a control component is installed at the upper part of the riser pipe; the control component is electrically connected to the smart sensor component; a smart cleaning component is installed on the riser pipe, which is controlled by the control component and is in contact with the smart sensor component.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the intelligent sensing component includes a first infrared sensor and a second infrared sensor, wherein the first infrared sensor is fixedly installed on the front side of the riser and the second infrared sensor is fixedly installed on the right side of the riser.

[0007] The control component includes a mounting box that can be detachably installed on the riser. A controller is fixedly installed inside the mounting box, and the controller is electrically connected to the first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor respectively.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the sensing windows of both the first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor are flush with the outer wall of the riser.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, an mounting plate is fixedly installed on the riser, and the mounting box is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate by a first screw.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the top of the mounting box is provided with a box cover, and the box cover is fixedly connected to the mounting box by a second screw.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the intelligent cleaning component includes an electric push rod fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate. The electric push rod is electrically connected to the controller. A scraper is detachably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod, and a cleaning cloth is fixedly installed on the scraping surface of the scraper.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the scraper has an arc-shaped structure that matches the outer wall of the riser, and the cleaning cloth is in contact with the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the cleaning cloth is a microfiber cloth.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, a fixing block is fixedly installed on the riser, and a linear bearing is fixedly installed on the fixing block. The telescopic end of the electric push rod is movably installed in the inner ring of the linear bearing.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the scraper by a third screw.

[0016] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model provides an intelligent sensor-controlled water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet. Through the combined use of a first infrared sensor and a second infrared sensor, it can achieve precise water control according to actual needs. It not only meets the water needs of different cleaning tasks, but also effectively prevents the continuous flow of water caused by forgetting to turn off the faucet. It also eliminates the need for the hand to remain in the sensing area, thus improving the comfort during use.

[0018] The controller automatically controls the operation of the electric push rod. The telescopic end of the electric push rod drives the scraper to move up and down. The cleaning cloth on the scraper wipes and cleans the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor at the same time, removing dirt and keeping the sensing windows clean, thus ensuring the normal sensing function of the first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional first-view diagram of the intelligent sensing water dispensing system of the pull-out basin faucet of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional second-view diagram of the intelligent sensing water dispensing system of the pull-out basin faucet of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting box for the intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system of the pull-out basin faucet of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a first-view view of the scraper installation of the intelligent sensor-controlled water dispensing system of the pull-out basin faucet of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a second-view view of the scraper installation of the intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for the pull-out basin faucet of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 1. Riser; 101. Water tap; 2. First infrared sensor; 3. Second infrared sensor; 4. Mounting plate; 401. First screw; 5. Mounting box; 501. Box cover; 502. Second screw; 6. Controller; 7. Electric push rod; 8. Scraper; 801. Cleaning cloth; 9. Fixing block; 901. Linear bearing; 10. Connecting plate; 1001. Third screw. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0028] Example

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a smart sensor-operated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet, including: a riser 1, on which a pull-out faucet 101 is installed; a smart sensor component is installed at the lower part of the riser 1; a control component is installed at the upper part of the riser 1; the control component is electrically connected to the smart sensor component; a smart cleaning component is installed on the riser 1, controlled by the control component, and in contact with the smart sensor component. Through the smart sensor component, precise water control can be achieved according to actual needs, satisfying the water needs of different cleaning tasks and effectively preventing continuous water flow caused by forgetting to turn off the faucet. It eliminates the need for the hand to remain in the sensing area, improving comfort during use. The smart cleaning component automatically cleans the smart sensor component, ensuring its stable operation.

[0030] The intelligent sensing component includes a first infrared sensor 2 and a second infrared sensor 3. The first infrared sensor 2 is fixedly installed on the front side of the riser 1, and the second infrared sensor 3 is fixedly installed on the right side of the riser 1. The control component includes a mounting box 5 that is detachably installed on the riser 1. A controller 6 is fixedly installed inside the mounting box 5. The controller 6 is electrically connected to the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 respectively. When the first infrared sensor 2 is fixedly installed on the front side of the riser 1, water flows out of the faucet 101 when the hand is in the sensing area, and the faucet 101 closes when the hand leaves the sensing area, conforming to the natural human reach. The design allows users to quickly trigger the water flow during daily use without needing to adjust their posture or find a specific sensing point. The second infrared sensor 3 is fixedly installed on the right side of the riser 1. When in use, water flows out of the faucet 101 when the hand is in the sensing area. The duration of water flow can be set via the controller 6. Even after the hand leaves the sensing area, water continues to flow from the faucet 101. This allows for precise water control based on actual needs, meeting the water requirements of different cleaning tasks while effectively preventing continuous water flow due to forgetting to turn off the faucet. It also eliminates the need for the hand to remain in the sensing area, improving comfort during use.

[0031] The sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 are flush with the outer wall of the riser 1, which makes the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 blend well with the surrounding environment. This not only does not affect the overall aesthetics, but also ensures the stable reception and transmission of the sensing signal, further ensuring the sensitivity and accuracy of the sensing. In addition, the fact that the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 are flush with the outer wall of the riser 1 makes it easy for the cleaning components to clean the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3.

[0032] The riser 1 is fixedly mounted with a mounting plate 4, and the mounting box 5 is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate 4 by the first screw 401. The detachable installation method makes it easy to remove the mounting box 5 when the controller 6 malfunctions or when system upgrades are required, which facilitates the repair, replacement or debugging of the controller 6 and reduces the difficulty and cost of later maintenance.

[0033] The top of the mounting box 5 is provided with a cover 501, which is fixedly connected to the mounting box 5 by a second screw 502. The cover 501 facilitates the viewing and simple operation of components such as the controller 6 inside the mounting box 5, such as checking the wiring connection, thereby further improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0034] The intelligent cleaning component includes an electric push rod 7 fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 4. The electric push rod 7 is electrically connected to the controller 6. A scraper 8 is detachably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 7. A cleaning cloth 801 is fixedly installed on the scraping surface of the scraper 8. Through the cooperation of the controller 6 and the scraper 8, the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 can be cleaned regularly or as needed, reducing the need for frequent cleaning by personnel and reducing the occurrence of problems such as sensor malfunction caused by dirt accumulation in the sensing windows.

[0035] The scraper 8 has an arc-shaped structure that matches the outer wall of the riser 1. The cleaning cloth 801 contacts the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3. The arc-shaped scraper 8 enables the cleaning cloth 801 to effectively contact the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3, thereby improving the cleaning quality.

[0036] Among them, the cleaning cloth 801 is a microfiber cloth. The microfiber cloth has good cleaning ability and can effectively remove dust, water stains, oil stains and other dirt from the surface of the sensing window, ensuring the cleanliness of the sensing window. This ensures that the sensor can continuously and accurately receive and transmit signals, maintain the good state of the sensing function, extend the service life of the sensor, and further reduce the occurrence of problems such as sensing failure caused by dirt accumulation on the sensing window.

[0037] A fixing block 9 is fixedly installed on the riser 1, and a linear bearing 901 is fixedly installed on the fixing block 9. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 7 is movably installed in the inner ring of the linear bearing 901. The linear bearing 901 supports and guides the telescopic end of the electric push rod 7, making the electric push rod 7 more stable and smooth during the extension and retraction process. This ensures that the scraper 8 can accurately clean the sensing window and maintain the stability and reliability of the entire cleaning system.

[0038] The electric push rod 7 has a connecting plate 10 fixedly connected to its telescopic end. The connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the scraper 8 by a third screw 1001, which facilitates the disassembly, cleaning and replacement of the cleaning cloth 801 on the scraper 8, and helps the use of this device.

[0039] It is worth noting that the model number of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 is H-1701;

[0040] The model number of controller 6 is 6ES72350KD220XA8.

[0041] As is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the first infrared sensor 2, the second infrared sensor 3, the controller 6, and the electric push rod 7 are commonplace and belong to conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can arbitrarily select and match their models according to their needs or convenience.

[0042] Working principle:

[0043] Use of the first infrared sensor 2: When water is needed, extend your hand into the sensing area of ​​the first infrared sensor 2, that is, the area in front of the riser 1 near the first infrared sensor 2. At this time, the first infrared sensor 2 will sense the infrared signal of the human body and transmit the signal to the controller 6. After receiving the signal, the controller 6 will control the water tap 101 to dispense water. After the hand leaves the sensing area, the controller 6 will immediately control the water tap 101 to shut off the water flow based on the situation that the first infrared sensor 2 no longer receives the signal.

[0044] Use of the second infrared sensor 3: If you need to set the water flow duration, you can put your hand in the sensing area of ​​the second infrared sensor 3, that is, the area on the right side of the riser 1 near the second infrared sensor 3. The water tap 101 will then flow water. The water flow duration can be set through the controller 6. Even if your hand leaves the sensing area of ​​the second infrared sensor 3, the water tap 101 will continue to flow water according to the set duration until the set time is reached and then automatically shut off the water flow.

[0045] When cleaning the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3: a cleaning cycle or cleaning trigger condition can be set in the controller 6. When the set condition is met, the controller 6 will automatically control the electric push rod 7 to work. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 7 will drive the scraper 8 to move up and down. The cleaning cloth 801 on the scraper 8 will wipe and clean the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3 at the same time, remove dirt, maintain the cleanliness of the sensing windows, and ensure the normal sensing function of the first infrared sensor 2 and the second infrared sensor 3.

[0046] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet, comprising a riser (1), wherein a pull-out faucet (101) is installed on the riser (1), characterized in that: The lower part of the riser (1) is equipped with an intelligent sensing component, and the upper part of the riser (1) is equipped with a control component. The control component is electrically connected to the intelligent sensing component. The riser (1) is equipped with an intelligent cleaning component, which is controlled by the control component and is in contact with the intelligent sensing component.

2. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent sensing component includes a first infrared sensor (2) and a second infrared sensor (3). The first infrared sensor (2) is fixedly installed on the front side of the riser (1), and the second infrared sensor (3) is fixedly installed on the right side of the riser (1). The control component includes a mounting box (5) that can be detachably mounted on the riser (1). A controller (6) is fixedly installed inside the mounting box (5). The controller (6) is electrically connected to the first infrared sensor (2) and the second infrared sensor (3) respectively.

3. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensing windows of the first infrared sensor (2) and the second infrared sensor (3) are flush with the outer wall of the riser (1).

4. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: An mounting plate (4) is fixedly installed on the riser (1), and the mounting box (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate (4) by a first screw (401).

5. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the mounting box (5) is provided with a cover (501), which is fixedly connected to the mounting box (5) by a second screw (502).

6. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The intelligent cleaning component includes an electric push rod (7) fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate (4). The electric push rod (7) is electrically connected to the controller (6). A scraper (8) is detachably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod (7). A cleaning cloth (801) is fixedly installed on the scraping surface of the scraper (8).

7. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The scraper (8) has an arc-shaped structure that matches the outer wall of the riser (1), and the cleaning cloth (801) is in contact with the sensing windows of the first infrared sensor (2) and the second infrared sensor (3).

8. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning cloth (801) is a microfiber cloth.

9. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing block (9) is fixedly installed on the riser (1), and a linear bearing (901) is fixedly installed on the fixing block (9). The telescopic end of the electric push rod (7) is movably installed in the inner ring of the linear bearing (901).

10. The intelligent sensor-activated water dispensing system for a pull-out basin faucet according to claim 9, characterized in that: A connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod (7), and the connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the scraper (8) by a third screw (1001).