Intelligent closestool

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent closestool which comprises a ceramic seat, a first pressure sensing device, a control device and a first controlled load assembly, the ceramic seat comprises a first flexible ceramic area, and the first flexible ceramic area is made of flexible ceramic materials. The first pressure sensing device is tightly attached and fixed to the inner wall face of the first flexible ceramic area, and the first pressure sensing device is connected with the control device so as to generate a sensing signal and send the sensing signal to the control device when a user touches and presses the first flexible ceramic area; the control device is connected with the first controlled load assembly so as to control the first controlled load assembly to make corresponding actions according to the received induction signals. According to the utility model, the problems that an infrared induction scheme and a capacitance induction scheme are easily influenced by temperature and humidity, so that the identification is insensitive and even failed, and a user and an animal can also induce a signal to cause false triggering as the user and the animal only pass through but do not need to use are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart home, and in particular to a smart toilet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, smart toilets on the market employ various foot-sensing technologies, primarily including the following two:

[0003] The first method is an infrared sensor solution. This method involves drilling a hole in the ceramic body of the toilet and installing an infrared sensor probe inside. The probe emits infrared light to detect if an object is approaching. When an object is detected, the infrared light is reflected back. The main control chip receives the reflected signal and uses this time difference to determine whether to trigger the corresponding foot-activated control action. However, this method is easily affected by light, temperature, and humidity. It is prone to false triggering when people or pets are nearby. Furthermore, it requires drilling a hole in the side wall of the toilet, which can lead to moisture entering the toilet and affecting its lifespan. Also, because infrared light is emitted and received in a straight line, the sensing range is relatively small.

[0004] The second type is the capacitive sensing solution. This solution typically uses a touch-sensitive metal plate attached to the inner wall of the ceramic element, combined with the capacitive touch sensing function of a microcontroller unit (MCU), to continuously monitor changes. When an object approaches, the voltage of the capacitor inside the MCU changes, thereby determining whether to trigger the corresponding foot-sensing control action. However, this solution is also susceptible to the effects of temperature and humidity, which can lead to problems such as insensitive recognition or even failure. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application proposes an intelligent toilet.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this application, a smart toilet is provided, including a ceramic seat, a first pressure sensing device, a control device, and a first controlled load assembly. The ceramic seat includes a first flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material. The first pressure sensing device is fixedly attached to the inner wall of the first flexible ceramic region. The first pressure sensing device is connected to the control device to generate a sensing signal when a user presses the first flexible ceramic region and sends it to the control device. The control device is connected to the first controlled load assembly to control the first controlled load assembly to perform corresponding actions based on the received sensing signal.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first controlled load component includes a seat ring mechanism, the seat ring mechanism including a seat ring and a seat ring drive motor, the seat ring drive motor being connected to the control device and the seat ring respectively, so as to drive the seat ring to lift or lower according to the control signal of the control device.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first controlled load component includes a seat cover mechanism, the seat cover mechanism including a seat cover and a seat cover drive motor, the seat cover drive motor being connected to the control device and the seat cover respectively, so as to drive the seat cover to lift or lower according to the control signal of the control device.

[0009] In one embodiment, the smart toilet further includes a second pressure sensing device and a second controlled load component. The ceramic seat also includes a second flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material. The second pressure sensing device is fixed to the inner wall of the second flexible ceramic region. The second pressure sensing device is connected to the control device to generate a sensing signal when the user presses the second flexible ceramic region and sends it to the control device. The control device is connected to the second controlled load component to control the second controlled load component to perform corresponding actions based on the received sensing signal.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second controlled load component includes a flushing mechanism for flushing the toilet, the flushing mechanism being connected to the control device to flush according to a control signal from the control device.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second controlled load component includes a human body cleaning mechanism for cleaning a human body. The human body cleaning mechanism is connected to the control device to clean the human body according to the control signal of the control device.

[0012] In one embodiment, the areas of the first flexible ceramic region and the second flexible ceramic region are at least 19.625 mm². 2 .

[0013] In one embodiment, the first pressure sensing device and the second pressure sensing device are flexible pressure sensors.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first pressure sensing device and the second pressure sensing device are force-sensitive resistors.

[0015] In one embodiment, the control device is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the ceramic base.

[0016] This embodiment uses a pressure sensing scheme to replace the current infrared and capacitive sensing schemes to realize the foot-sensor control function of the smart toilet. This solves the problem that the current infrared and capacitive sensing schemes are easily affected by temperature and humidity, resulting in insensitive recognition or even failure, as well as the problem that users and animals can sense the signal and trigger it falsely even when they are just passing by and do not need to use it. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a smart toilet provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 Another cross-sectional view of a smart toilet provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, one embodiment of this application provides a smart toilet, including a ceramic seat 5, a first pressure sensing device 1, a control device 3, and a first controlled load assembly. The ceramic seat includes a first flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material. The first pressure sensing device 1 is fixed to the inner wall of the first flexible ceramic region. The first pressure sensing device is connected to the control device 3 to generate a sensing signal when a user presses the first flexible ceramic region and sends it to the control device 3. The control device 3 is connected to the first controlled load assembly to control the first controlled load assembly to perform corresponding actions based on the received sensing signal.

[0028] Flexible ceramic is a high-strength ceramic material with characteristics such as high strength, light weight, flexibility, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. It also possesses excellent flexibility and plasticity. In this embodiment, the ceramic seat 5 includes a first flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material. A first pressure sensing device 1 is tightly fixed to the first flexible ceramic region. When a user kicks or touches the first flexible ceramic region, the first pressure sensing device 1 can effectively detect the pressure and transmit the pressure sensing signal to the control device 3. The control device 3 can then control the first controlled load component to perform corresponding actions based on the received sensing signal, thereby realizing the foot-sensing control function of the smart toilet. This embodiment uses a pressure sensing scheme to replace the current infrared and capacitive sensing schemes to achieve the foot-sensing control function of the smart toilet. This solves the problems of current infrared and capacitive sensing schemes being easily affected by temperature and humidity, leading to insensitive recognition or even failure, as well as the problem of users and animals triggering the signal even when simply passing by without needing to use the toilet.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first controlled load component includes a seat ring mechanism, the seat ring mechanism including a seat ring and a seat ring drive motor, the seat ring drive motor being connected to the control device and the seat ring respectively, so as to drive the seat ring to lift or lower according to the control signal of the control device.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first controlled load component includes a seat ring mechanism, which can control the seat ring to automatically lift or fall when the user presses the first flexible ceramic area.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first controlled load component includes a seat cover mechanism, the seat cover mechanism including a seat cover and a seat cover drive motor, the seat cover drive motor being connected to the control device and the seat cover respectively, so as to drive the seat cover to lift or lower according to the control signal of the control device.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first controlled load component includes a seat cover mechanism, which can control the seat cover to automatically lift or fall when the user presses the first flexible ceramic area.

[0033] In one embodiment, the smart toilet further includes a second pressure sensing device 2 and a second controlled load component. The ceramic seat 5 also includes a second flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material. The second pressure sensing device 2 is fixed to the inner wall of the second flexible ceramic region. The second pressure sensing device 2 is connected to the control device 3 to generate a sensing signal when the user presses the second flexible ceramic region and send it to the control device 3. The control device 3 is connected to the second controlled load component to control the second controlled load component to perform corresponding actions according to the received sensing signal.

[0034] In one embodiment, the second controlled load component includes a flushing mechanism for flushing the toilet, the flushing mechanism being connected to the control device to flush according to a control signal from the control device.

[0035] In this embodiment, the second controlled load component includes a flushing mechanism. When the user finishes using the toilet, they can press the second flexible ceramic area to control the flushing mechanism to flush and clean the toilet.

[0036] In one embodiment, the second controlled load component includes a human body cleaning mechanism for cleaning a human body. The human body cleaning mechanism is connected to the control device to clean the human body according to the control signal of the control device.

[0037] In this embodiment, the second controlled load component includes a flushing mechanism. When the user finishes using the toilet, they can press and hold the second flexible ceramic area to control the human body cleaning mechanism to spray water to clean the human body.

[0038] In some embodiments, the areas of the first flexible ceramic region and the second flexible ceramic region are at least 19.625 mm². 2 .

[0039] In some embodiments, the first flexible ceramic region is located to the left or right of the ceramic base 5, and the second flexible ceramic region is located in front of the ceramic base 5.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first pressure sensing device 1 and the second pressure sensing device 2 are flexible pressure sensors.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first pressure sensing device 1 and the second pressure sensing device 2 are force-sensitive resistors.

[0042] In some embodiments, the control device 3 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the ceramic base 5.

[0043] In some embodiments, the entire ceramic base 5 can be made of flexible ceramic material, or the first and second flexible ceramic regions can be made of flexible ceramic material, while the remaining regions can be made of ordinary ceramic material. When the second option is adopted, the first and second flexible ceramic regions and the remaining regions of the ceramic base are tightly joined together to prevent moisture from entering the interior of the ceramic base.

[0044] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An intelligent toilet comprising a ceramic seat, a first pressure sensing device, a control device and a first controlled load component, characterized in that, The ceramic seat comprises a first flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material, the first pressure sensing device is fixedly attached to the inner wall surface of the first flexible ceramic region, the first pressure sensing device is connected to the control device to generate an induction signal when a user presses the first flexible ceramic region and send it to the control device, and the control device is connected to the first controlled load component to control the first controlled load component to make corresponding actions according to the received induction signal.

2. The intelligent toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first controlled load component comprises a seat ring mechanism, the seat ring mechanism comprises a seat ring and a seat ring driving motor, the seat ring driving motor is connected to the control device and the seat ring respectively to drive the seat ring to rise or fall according to the control signal of the control device.

3. The intelligent toilet according to claim 1, wherein The first controlled load component comprises a seat cover mechanism, the seat cover mechanism comprises a seat cover and a seat cover driving motor, the seat cover driving motor is connected to the control device and the seat cover respectively to drive the seat cover to rise or fall according to the control signal of the control device.

4. The intelligent toilet of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent toilet further comprises a second pressure sensing device and a second controlled load component, the ceramic seat further comprises a second flexible ceramic region made of flexible ceramic material, the second pressure sensing device is fixedly attached to the inner wall surface of the second flexible ceramic region, the second pressure sensing device is connected to the control device to generate an induction signal when a user presses the second flexible ceramic region and send it to the control device, and the control device is connected to the second controlled load component to control the second controlled load component to make corresponding actions according to the received induction signal.

5. The intelligent toilet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second controlled load component comprises a flushing mechanism for flushing and cleaning the toilet, and the flushing mechanism is connected to the control device to flush according to the control signal of the control device.

6. The intelligent toilet according to claim 4, wherein, The second controlled load component comprises a human body cleaning mechanism for cleaning the human body, and the human body cleaning mechanism is connected to the control device to clean the human body according to the control signal of the control device.

7. The intelligent toilet according to claim 4, wherein, The first and second flexible ceramic regions have an area of at least 19.625 mm 2 .

8. The intelligent toilet according to claim 4, wherein, The first pressure sensing device and the second pressure sensing device are flexible pressure sensors.

9. The intelligent toilet according to claim 4, wherein, The first pressure sensing device and the second pressure sensing device are force-sensitive resistors.

10. The intelligent toilet of claim 1, wherein, The control device is fixedly installed in the inner wall of the ceramic seat.

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