Drainage structure of closestool base and closestool

Abstract

The utility model generally relates to the technical field of bathroom equipment, in particular to a drainage structure of a toilet bowl base and a toilet bowl, the drainage structure comprises the base used for supporting the toilet bowl, the base is provided with a containing cavity used for loading a functional assembly, and the containing cavity is communicated with the toilet bowl. The containing cavity is provided with at least one water outlet used for discharging accumulated water in the containing cavity, and the water outlet is communicated with the containing cavity and the outside. According to the utility model, accumulated water leaked into the accommodating cavity is introduced and discharged through the water outlet, so that the interior of the accommodating cavity is kept dry, and the problems of corrosion and function failure of internal functional components, mildewing of the interior of the base and the like are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model generally relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and more specifically, to a drainage structure for a toilet base and a toilet. Background Technology

[0002] The toilet base is a crucial component supporting the toilet. As users increasingly prioritize quality of life, the space within the base is being developed and utilized to house functional components such as valves, spray nozzles, drying devices, and UV sterilization systems, enhancing the toilet's functionality and practicality. Due to the aesthetic limitations of support-type bases, most adopt a cylindrical structure, thus incorporating pre-fabricated cavities to accommodate these functional components. However, during use, it has been observed that external water can easily flow into the cavity through mounting holes for these components, connection holes between components and external parts, and assembly gaps between the base and the toilet bowl. This leads to water accumulation within the cavity, causing corrosion and malfunction of the internal functional components, and even mold growth inside the base. Therefore, a structure needs to be designed to improve the internal drainage capacity of the toilet base.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention includes a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This present invention is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] One of the main objectives of this utility model is to overcome at least one of the defects of the prior art and to provide a drainage structure for a toilet base and a toilet.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a drainage structure for a toilet base is provided, comprising a base for supporting a toilet, the base having a receiving cavity for loading functional components, the receiving cavity having at least one drain outlet for draining water accumulated in the receiving cavity, the drain outlet connecting the receiving cavity to the outside.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving cavity is provided with a plurality of water-blocking ribs, which divide the receiving cavity into at least one water-proof zone and at least one drainage zone. The water-proof zone is used to install functional components, and the drainage zone is provided with the drain outlet.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper part of the base receiving cavity is provided with an opening, and a basin is assembled on the opening. An assembly gap is formed between the base and the basin. The bottom surface of the basin is provided with a water-blocking part, and the drainage area is located directly below the water-blocking part.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water-blocking part is a water-blocking groove arranged circumferentially along the bottom of the basin, and the drainage area is arranged circumferentially along the base.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water-blocking part is located at a position corresponding to the inner or outer side of the opening.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner bottom surface of the receiving cavity is provided with an inclined angle for guiding water flow to the drain outlet, either as a whole or at least in the drainage area.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the water-proof zone is higher than the height of the drainage zone.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the drain outlet is located on the inner bottom surface or outer side wall of the receiving cavity.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a water guide plate is provided below the drain outlet, and the water flowing out of the drain outlet into the receiving cavity flows to the water guide plate and along the water guide plate to the outside of the receiving cavity.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, a toilet is provided, comprising a drainage structure of a toilet base as described in any of the preceding claims, the base having a clearance opening, the toilet base having a pedal, the functional components including a flushing assembly and a flushing drive mechanism, the flushing drive mechanism being disposed within a receiving cavity and linked to the pedal, the pedal extending from the clearance opening and being movable along the clearance opening, and the drain outlet being disposed on the upper side of the pedal.

[0017] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the advantages and positive effects of the drainage structure of the toilet base of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1. This utility model introduces and drains the water that leaks into the cavity through the drain outlet, which helps to keep the cavity dry and avoids corrosion and malfunction of internal functional components, as well as problems such as mold growth inside the base.

[0019] 2. This utility model uses water-retaining ribs to directly isolate areas prone to water accumulation, forming a drainage zone. Water in this zone is directly discharged through the drain outlet, minimizing contact between functional components and water within the water-retaining zone and reducing the risk of corrosion and damage. In some preferred embodiments, the drainage zone is located close to the side wall of the base receiving cavity. When water enters from the side wall of the receiving cavity, it can immediately enter the drainage zone and be discharged, resulting in high drainage efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative of the invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same or similar parts. Wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a toilet base drainage structure according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a toilet base drainage structure according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a toilet base drainage structure according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a toilet base drainage structure according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0025] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0026] 100-Base; 110-Receiving cavity; 111-Waterproof area; 112-Drainage area; 113-Drain outlet; 114-Support column; 120-Water-blocking rib; 130-Opening; 140-Water guide plate; 150-Step plate.

[0027] 200 - Basin body, 210 - Water-retaining part;

[0028] 300 - Functional component; 310 - Flushing drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed description will be omitted.

[0030] The described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a full understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of the present invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details described, or other methods, components, materials, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of the present invention.

[0031] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a drainage structure for a toilet base, including a base 100 for supporting the toilet. The base 100 has a receiving cavity 110 for housing functional components 300. The receiving cavity 110 has at least one drain outlet 113 for draining water accumulated inside the receiving cavity 110, and the drain outlet 113 connects the receiving cavity 110 to the outside. It is understood that the drain outlet 113 introduces and drains water that leaks into the receiving cavity 110, which helps to keep the receiving cavity 110 dry and avoids corrosion and functional failure of the internal functional components 300, as well as problems such as mold growth inside the base 100. At the same time, to improve the drainage effect, multiple drain outlets 113 can be provided, or a perforated plate with multiple drain outlets 113 can be used as the bottom plate of the receiving cavity 110 of the base 100.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the receiving cavity 110 is provided with a plurality of water-retaining ribs 120, which divide the receiving cavity 110 into at least one water-proof area 111 and at least one drainage area 112. The water-proof area 111 is used to house the functional component 300, and the drainage area 112 is provided with a drain outlet 113. It can be understood that by directly isolating areas prone to water accumulation through the water-retaining ribs 120 to form the drainage area 112, the accumulated water in the drainage area 112 is directly discharged through the drain outlet 113, minimizing contact between the functional component 300 and the accumulated water in the water-proof area 111 and reducing the risk of corrosion and damage to the component. In some preferred embodiments, the drainage area 112 is located close to the side wall of the receiving cavity 110 of the base 100, so that when water enters from the side wall of the receiving cavity 110, it can immediately enter the drainage area 112 and be discharged.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the upper part of the cavity 110 of the base 100 has an opening 130, and a basin 200 is assembled on the opening 130. An assembly gap is formed between the base 100 and the basin 200. The bottom surface of the basin 200 has a water-blocking part 210, and the drainage area 112 is located directly below the water-blocking part 210. In this embodiment, the basin 200 is a separate assembly structure of the basin and the base 100. The bottom surface of the basin 200 has a support surface with positioning holes. Several support columns 114 are provided in the opening 130 of the base 100. The support columns 114 are equipped with positioning rods. During installation, the basin 200 is placed on the opening 130 of the base 100, the support columns 114 press against the support surface, and the positioning rods pass through the positioning holes to fix the basin 200. The bottom surface of the basin 200 and the side wall of the base 100 are in contact with each other. However, due to manufacturing reasons or wear and tear from long-term use, gaps may form between the bottom surface of the basin 200 and the side wall of the base 100, making it easy for water to enter during use and causing corrosion and damage to the internal functional components 300. At this time, because a water-blocking part 210 is provided on the basin 200 near the opening 130, the water flowing down the outer wall of the basin 200 flows onto the water-blocking part 210. Guided and obstructed by the water-blocking part 210, the water falls at the position of the water-blocking part 210. At this time, the water-blocking part 210 guides the inflowing water to the drainage area 112, allowing it to be discharged as soon as possible, achieving a faster and better drainage effect.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the water-blocking part 210 is a water-blocking groove arranged circumferentially along the bottom of the basin 200, and the drainage area 112 is arranged circumferentially along the base 100. The water-blocking part 210 has the function of dividing and reducing the contact surface, thereby disrupting the integrity and surface tension of the water flow, reducing the water flow adsorption force, and causing the water to fall under the action of gravity. In this embodiment, a water-blocking groove structure is used. At the same time, the circumferentially arranged water-blocking groove can form a barrier structure without dead corners, which has a better water-blocking effect.

[0035] In some embodiments, the water-blocking portion 210 is located at a position corresponding to the inner or outer side of the opening 130. It is understood that, as Figure 4 As shown, when the water-blocking part 210 is located at a position corresponding to the inner side of the opening 130, the water-blocking part 210 can block the water flowing down the basin 200 to the middle of the basin 200, i.e., the middle position of the opening 130, so as to prevent the water from dripping onto the functional component 300 in the middle of the receiving cavity 110 after flowing to the middle position of the opening 130; when the water-blocking part 210 is located at a position corresponding to the outer side of the opening 130, the water-blocking part 210 can block the water flowing down the basin 200 to form an assembly gap between the base 100 and the basin 200, so as to prevent the water from entering the opening 130 and causing the water to drip directly onto the outside of the base 100.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the inner bottom surface of the receiving cavity 110, or at least the drainage area 112 portion, is provided with an inclined angle for guiding water flow towards the drain outlet 113. It is understood that the inner bottom surface of the receiving cavity 110 with an inclined angle can better guide water to the drain outlet 113, improve drainage efficiency, and at the same time avoid local water accumulation in the drainage area 112.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the height of the waterproof zone 111 is higher than that of the drainage zone 112. It is understandable that when excessive water overflows the drainage zone 112, the higher height of the waterproof zone 111 helps protect the functional components 300 on the waterproof zone 111 from corrosion by contact with water.

[0038] In some embodiments, the drain outlet 113 is located on the inner bottom surface or outer side wall of the receiving cavity 110. In this embodiment, as shown... Figures 3-4 As shown, the drain outlet 113 is located on the inner bottom surface of the receiving cavity 110, which is more concealed and aesthetically pleasing, and at the same time, it is easier to drain the accumulated water.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, a water guide plate 140 is provided below the drain outlet 113. Water flowing out of the drain outlet 113 into the receiving cavity 110 flows to the water guide plate 140 and then along the water guide plate 140 to the outside of the receiving cavity 110. It can be understood that the water guide plate 140 can guide the water flow to be discharged faster and concentrate it to the predetermined drainage position, thereby improving drainage efficiency.

[0040] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a toilet, including a drainage structure for a toilet base as described in any of the above embodiments. The base 100 has a clearance opening, and the toilet base has a pedal 150. The functional component 300 includes a flushing component and a flushing drive mechanism 310. The flushing drive mechanism 310 is disposed in a receiving cavity 110 and is linked to the pedal 150. The pedal 150 extends out from the clearance opening and can move along the clearance opening. A drain outlet 113 is located on the upper side of the pedal 150. In this embodiment, the drainage structure of the base 100 is provided in a foot-operated flushing toilet. In this case, the water-blocking area 111 separates the flushing drive mechanism 310, preventing it from contacting accumulated water. At the same time, the accumulated water in the receiving cavity 110 flows out from the drain outlet 113 on the upper side of the pedal 150 through the drain outlet 113, and flows into a predetermined position under the guidance of the water guide plate 140. Meanwhile, since the force application position of the pedal 150 is on the outside, the water flowing out of the drain outlet 113 is less likely to fall onto the user's foot applying force to the pedal 150.

[0041] It should be understood that the various examples described above can be utilized in multiple directions, such as tilted, inverted, horizontal, vertical, etc., and in multiple configurations, without departing from the principles of this invention. The embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples of effective application of the principles of this invention, and this invention is not limited to any specific details of these embodiments.

[0042] Of course, upon careful consideration of the above description of the representative embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions, and other changes can be made to these specific embodiments, and that such changes are within the scope of the principles of this invention. Therefore, the foregoing detailed description should be clearly understood as being given by way of illustration and example only, and the spirit and scope of this invention are defined solely by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drainage structure for a toilet base, characterized in that: Includes a base (100) for supporting the toilet, the base (100) having a receiving cavity (110) for loading functional components (300), the receiving cavity (110) having at least one drain outlet (113) for draining water accumulated in the receiving cavity (110), the drain outlet (113) connecting the receiving cavity (110) to the outside.

2. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving cavity (110) is provided with a plurality of water-blocking ribs (120), which divide the receiving cavity (110) into at least one water-proof area (111) and at least one drainage area (112). The water-proof area (111) is used to install functional components (300), and the drainage area (112) is provided with the drain outlet (113).

3. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (100) has an opening (130) on the upper part of the cavity (110), and a basin (200) is assembled on the opening (130). An assembly gap is formed between the base (100) and the basin (200). The bottom surface of the basin (200) is provided with a water-blocking part (210), and the drainage area (112) is located directly below the water-blocking part (210).

4. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water-blocking part (210) is a water-blocking groove arranged circumferentially along the bottom of the basin (200), and the drainage area (112) is arranged circumferentially along the base (100).

5. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water-blocking part (210) is located at a position corresponding to the inside or outside of the opening (130).

6. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the receiving cavity (110) is provided with an inclined angle, either entirely or at least in the drainage area (112), for guiding water flow toward the drain outlet (113).

7. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height of the water-blocking zone (111) is higher than the height of the drainage zone (112).

8. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drain outlet (113) is located on the inner bottom surface or outer side wall of the receiving cavity (110).

9. The drainage structure of a toilet base according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water guide plate (140) is provided below the drain outlet (113). Water flowing out of the drain outlet (113) into the receiving cavity (110) flows to the water guide plate (140) and then flows along the water guide plate (140) to the outside of the receiving cavity (110).

10. A toilet, characterized in that: The toilet base includes a drainage structure as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the base (100) is provided with a clearance opening, the toilet base is provided with a pedal (150), the functional component (300) includes a flushing component and a flushing drive mechanism (310), the flushing drive mechanism (310) is disposed in a receiving cavity (110) and is linked to the pedal (150), the pedal (150) extends out from the clearance opening and is movable along the clearance opening, and the drain outlet (113) is disposed on the upper side of the pedal (150).

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