Supply device and intelligent closestool

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of bathroom accessories, and discloses a supply device and an intelligent closestool, the intelligent closestool comprises a closestool body and the supply device, the supply device is arranged on the closestool body, the supply device comprises a storage bin, a discharging part and a driving part, and the storage bin is provided with an inner cavity so as to contain granular materials; the storage bin is further provided with an outlet communicated with the inner cavity. The discharging piece has a first state for blocking the outlet and a second state for opening the outlet, the discharging piece can be switched between the first state and the second state, and when the discharging piece is switched from the first state to the second state, the discharging piece can push part of materials in the storage bin out of the outlet so that the materials can fall to a water seal in the barrel body; the output end of the driving part is connected with the discharging part, the driving part drives the discharging part to be switched between the first state and the second state, it is not needed to worry that materials are diluted in advance, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As a commonly used bathroom product, toilets have become increasingly versatile in their functions. However, water splashing often occurs during toilet use, causing inconvenience to users. Therefore, existing smart toilets use a foam shield, which pumps foam liquid and other liquids onto the water seal surface to form a thick layer of foam. This not only prevents water splashing and reduces noise, but also isolates odors and inhibits bacteria.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, foam shields mainly consist of a storage tank, a mixing tank, and a pump. The storage tank stores soap solution, while the mixing tank mixes the soap solution with water and then pumps it to the water seal surface. As a result, after the soap solution and water are mixed, water accumulates in the mixing tank, causing excessive dilution of the soap solution. Furthermore, the storage tank and the mixing tank are connected, and water often enters, diluting the soap solution in the storage tank as well. This reduces the quality of the foam shield formation, resulting in lower performance and a negative impact on the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a supply device and a smart toilet to ensure the quality of foam shield formation and improve the user experience.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The supply device includes:

[0007] A storage bin having an inner cavity for holding granular materials; the storage bin also having an outlet communicating with the inner cavity;

[0008] The discharge component has a first state of blocking the outlet and a second state of opening the outlet. The discharge component can switch between the first state and the second state. When the discharge component switches from the first state to the second state, the discharge component can push out a portion of the material in the storage bin through the outlet.

[0009] A driving component, the output end of which is connected to the discharge component, is capable of driving the discharge component to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0010] In some embodiments, the storage bin has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other, the outlet is disposed at the bottom of the first sidewall, and the second sidewall is provided with an insertion interface opposite to the outlet, and the discharge component is slidably inserted into the storage bin by the insertion interface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the side of the second sidewall facing the first sidewall gradually slopes away from the outlet from the bottom to the top of the second sidewall.

[0012] In some embodiments, the storage silo is provided with an inlet.

[0013] In some embodiments, the discharge component includes a pusher frame and a pusher plate. The pusher frame has opposing third and fourth sidewalls. The third sidewall is located inside the inner cavity and connected to the pusher plate. The pusher plate is slidably inserted into the insertion interface. The output end of the drive component is connected to the pusher plate. The fourth sidewall is located outside the inner cavity, and the size of the fourth sidewall is larger than the size of the outlet, so as to close or open the outlet when the pusher plate slides in the insertion interface.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fourth sidewall is provided with an elastic ring on the side facing the storage bin, so that when the outlet is blocked, the elastic ring is squeezed together with the outer wall of the storage bin.

[0015] In some embodiments, the side of the third sidewall facing the fourth sidewall gradually slopes away from the fourth sidewall from the bottom to the top of the third sidewall.

[0016] In some embodiments, one end of the push plate is connected to the top of the third sidewall, and the other end protrudes from the insertion interface. The length of the push plate is not less than the distance between the outlet and the insertion interface. When the push frame is completely moved out of the outlet, the push plate isolates the inner cavity into two non-communicating cavities in the height direction above the outlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, a rack is provided on the push plate, the rack is located outside the inner cavity, and a gear is provided at the output end of the drive member, the gear meshing with the rack.

[0018] A smart toilet is also provided, which includes a toilet body and the aforementioned supply device, the supply device being disposed on the toilet body to supply material to a water seal within the toilet body.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] When the drive unit drives the discharge unit to switch from the first state to the second state, the discharge unit pushes out part of the material stored in the storage bin through the outlet and drops it into the water seal. In other words, by providing granular material to the water seal and forming a foam shield through the dissolution of the material, there is no need to set up a mixing chamber, which can reduce the space occupied by the overall device; and there is no need to worry about the material being diluted in advance, ensuring the quality of the foam shield formation and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the supply device in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the discharge component in the first state in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the discharge component in the second state in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the push plate in this utility model when it isolates the inner cavity above the outlet;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the storage silo in this utility model from one perspective;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the storage silo in this utility model from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the discharge component in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the supply device installed on the mounting plate in this utility model.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 1. Storage bin; 11. Inner cavity; 12. Outlet; 13. Inlet; 14. First side wall; 15. Second side wall; 16. Insertion port;

[0031] 2. Discharge component; 21. Pusher frame; 211. Third side wall; 212. Fourth side wall; 22. Push plate; 23. Elastic ring; 24. Horizontal push plate;

[0032] 3. Gear rack;

[0033] 4. Gears;

[0034] 5. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, this utility model provides a supply device and a smart toilet. The smart toilet includes a toilet body and the aforementioned supply device. The supply device is disposed on the toilet body to supply granular material to the water seal inside the toilet body. The supply device includes a storage bin 1, a discharge component 2, and a driving component. The storage bin 1 has an inner cavity 11 to hold granular material. The storage bin 1 also has an outlet 12 communicating with the inner cavity 11. The discharge component 2 has a first state of blocking the outlet 12 and a second state of opening the outlet 12. The discharge component 2 can switch between the first state and the second state. When the discharge component 2 switches from the first state to the second state, it can push out part of the material in the storage bin 1 through the outlet 12 so that it can fall into the water seal inside the toilet body. The output end of the driving component is connected to the discharge component 2, and the driving component drives the discharge component 2 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0040] When the drive unit drives the discharge unit 2 to switch from the first state to the second state, the discharge unit 2 pushes out part of the material stored in the storage bin 1 through the outlet 12 and drops it to the water seal. In other words, the device can provide granular material to the water seal.

[0041] For example, when the granular material is a foaming agent, the device can provide granular foaming agent to the water seal and form a foam shield by dissolving the granular foaming agent. There is no need to set up a mixing chamber, which can reduce the space occupied by the overall device; and there is no need to worry about the foaming agent being diluted in advance, ensuring the formation quality of the foam shield and improving the user experience.

[0042] It should be noted that granular materials can be in the form of powder, small granules, or flakes, depending on the size of the particles.

[0043] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage bin 1 has at least a side wall and a bottom wall, with the side wall surrounding the bottom wall to form an inner cavity 11. In the current embodiment, the side wall has a first side wall 14 and a second side wall 15 (and also a connecting wall between the first side wall 14 and the second side wall 15, which will not be described in detail). The outlet 12 is located at the bottom of the first side wall 14, and the second side wall 15 is provided with an insertion interface 16 opposite to the outlet 12. The discharge component 2 is slidably inserted into the storage bin 1 via the insertion interface 16, so that the discharge component 2 can switch between a first state and a second state during the insertion process.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge component 2 includes a pusher frame 21 and a pusher plate 22. The pusher frame 21 is a frame-shaped structure with a hollow bottom, and the enclosed space it forms can hold materials. The pusher frame 21 has opposing third sidewalls 211 and fourth sidewalls 212 (and also has a connecting wall between the third sidewalls 211 and fourth sidewalls 212, which will not be described in detail). The third sidewall 211 is located inside the inner cavity 11 and is connected to the pusher plate 22. The pusher plate 22 slides on the insertion interface 16; while the fourth sidewall... 212 is located outside the inner cavity 11. The size of the fourth side wall 212 is larger than the size of the outlet 12. When the push plate 22 moves from the insertion interface 16 to the outlet 12, the discharge part 2 changes from the first state of the fourth side wall 212 blocking the outlet 12 to the second state of opening the outlet 12. During this period, the push frame 21 moves the material in the enclosed space from the inner cavity 11 to the outlet 12 and pushes it out through the outlet 12. Then, when the push plate 22 is pulled in the opposite direction, it can return to the first state of the fourth side wall 212 blocking the outlet 12.

[0045] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the current embodiment, the height of the pusher frame 21 is matched with the height of the outlet 12. Thus, when the material is in powder or granular form, during the process of the pusher frame 21 pushing the material out of the outlet 12, the edge of the outlet 12 will scrape the material inside the pusher frame 21 as flat as possible, or the discharge amount can be controlled by controlling the extension length of the pusher frame 21. When the material is in sheet form, the pusher frame 21 can hold one sheet, thereby forming a quantitative supply as much as possible during each material supply process.

[0046] As the pusher frame 21 pushes the material from the insertion port 16 to the outlet 12 in a horizontal direction, the material in the inner cavity 11 will fall back into the pusher frame 21 when it returns. In order to facilitate the material to enter the pusher frame 21 quickly, in some embodiments, the side of the second side wall 15 facing the first side wall 14 gradually slopes away from the outlet 12 from the bottom to the top of the second side wall 15, so that the second side wall 15 forms an inclined wall, allowing the material to fall smoothly from the top into the pusher frame 21.

[0047] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the side of the third sidewall 211 facing the fourth sidewall 212 gradually slopes away from the fourth sidewall 212 from the bottom to the top. That is, the third sidewall 211 is also an inclined wall. On the one hand, this works in conjunction with the second sidewall 15 to allow the material to fall smoothly into the pusher frame 21; on the other hand, since the third sidewall 211 directly acts on the material during the pushing process, using an inclined surface to push the material reduces the risk of accumulation and blockage during the pushing process, while also promoting material flow and reducing the possibility of clumping. In other words, using an inclined wall for the third sidewall 211 has higher pushing efficiency than using a vertical wall when pushing material. Furthermore, a horizontal pusher plate 24 is connected to the bottom end of the third sidewall 211. The horizontal pusher plate 24 is disposed inside the pusher frame 21 and abuts against the bottom wall of the storage bin 1, thereby pushing the material on the bottom wall of the storage bin 1 as much as possible during the pushing process and avoiding blockage.

[0048] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, to ensure a tighter seal when the fourth sidewall 212 blocks the outlet 12, an elastic ring 23 is provided on the side of the fourth sidewall 212 facing the storage bin 1. When the fourth sidewall 212 abuts against the storage bin 1, the fourth sidewall 212 and the storage bin 1 together compress the elastic ring 23, ensuring a tight seal and preventing unexpected material leakage due to a poor seal. Exemplarily, the elastic ring 23 can be, but is not limited to, made of elastic materials such as rubber or silicone.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, one end of the push plate 22 is connected to the top of the third sidewall 211, while the other end protrudes from the insertion interface 16. This prevents material falling from the inner cavity 11 from accumulating between the third sidewall 211 and the second sidewall 15 during the material pushing process of the push frame 21, thus preventing the push frame 21 from being unable to retract. In the current embodiment, the length of the push plate 22 is not less than the distance between the outlet 12 and the insertion interface 16, and when the push frame 21 is completely moved out of the outlet 12, the push plate 22 isolates the inner cavity 11 into two non-communicating cavities in the height direction above the outlet 12. That is, as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, when the discharge component 2 transitions from the first state to the second state, the push plate 22 drives the push frame 21 to move out of the outlet 12. At this time, the material in the push frame 21 can fall out of the push frame 21. The push plate 22 continues to move, and the material continues to fall from the push frame 21 until the push frame 21 is completely removed from the outlet 12. The push plate 22 isolates the inner cavity 11 above the outlet 12. This ensures that when the discharge component 2 transitions from the first state to the second state, the push plate 22 can always cover the gap between the third side wall 211 and the second side wall 15 when the third side wall 211 moves from the second side wall 15 to the first side wall 14. On the other hand, it also prevents the material in the inner cavity 11 above the outlet 12 from falling into the push frame 21 or being discharged directly from the outlet 12. Until the push plate 22 returns to its original position, the push frame 21 returns to the inner cavity 11, and the material refills the push frame 21.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, for ease of driving, a rack 3 is provided on the push plate 22, located outside the inner cavity 11, while a gear 4 is provided at the output end of the drive component. The drive component drives the gear 4 to rotate, and the gear 4 meshes with the rack 3, thereby enabling the push plate 22 to move via the drive component. Exemplarily, the drive component is a motor. In other embodiments, the drive component can be an electric cylinder, whose output end can be directly connected to the push plate 22.

[0051] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage bin 1 is further provided with an inlet 13 to allow material to be replenished into the storage bin 1. In some alternative embodiments, the storage bin 1 may also have a top wall, which is detachably connected to the top of the side wall, so that material can be filled by opening the top wall, and the top wall can be installed back onto the side wall after filling to prevent debris from entering the inner cavity 11.

[0052] like Figure 8 As shown, to facilitate the fixing of the aforementioned supply device to the toilet bowl, the smart toilet also includes a mounting plate 5. The storage bin 1 is detachably mounted on the edge of the mounting plate 5, so that when the discharge component 2 transitions from the first state to the second state, the fourth side wall 212 can extend beyond the edge of the mounting plate 5, preventing the mounting plate 5 from obstructing the material's falling path. Specifically, one of the mounting plate 5 and the storage bin 1 is provided with a screw hole, and the other is provided with a mounting hole. Screws or bolts are screwed into the screw hole through the mounting hole to fix the storage bin 1 to the mounting plate 5. To ensure the stability of the gear 4's rotation, a gear frame is also provided on the mounting plate 5. The gear 4 rotates on the gear frame via a rotating shaft, and a drive component is connected to the rotating shaft, thereby driving the gear 4 to rotate via the rotating shaft.

[0053] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A supply device, characterized in that, include: Storage bin (1), the storage bin (1) having an inner cavity (11) for holding granular materials; The storage bin (1) is also provided with an outlet (12) that communicates with the inner cavity (11); The discharge component (2) has a first state of blocking the outlet (12) and a second state of opening the outlet (12). The discharge component (2) can switch between the first state and the second state. When the discharge component (2) switches from the first state to the second state, the discharge component (2) can push out part of the material in the storage bin (1) through the outlet (12). A driving component, the output end of which is connected to the discharge component (2), the driving component being able to drive the discharge component (2) to switch between the first state and the second state.

2. The supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage bin (1) has a first sidewall (14) and a second sidewall (15) opposite to each other. The outlet (12) is located at the bottom of the first sidewall (14). The second sidewall (15) is provided with an insertion interface (16) opposite to the outlet (12). The discharge component (2) is slidably inserted into the storage bin (1) by the insertion interface (16).

3. The supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the second sidewall (15) facing the first sidewall (14) gradually slopes away from the outlet (12) from the bottom to the top of the second sidewall (15).

4. The supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage bin (1) is equipped with an inlet (13).

5. The supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The discharge component (2) includes a pusher frame (21) and a pusher plate (22). The pusher frame (21) has a third sidewall (211) and a fourth sidewall (212) opposite to each other. The third sidewall (211) is located inside the inner cavity (11) and is connected to the pusher plate (22). The pusher plate (22) is slidably inserted into the insertion interface (16). The output end of the drive component is connected to the pusher plate (22). The fourth sidewall (212) is located outside the inner cavity (11), and the size of the fourth sidewall (212) is larger than the size of the outlet (12) so that the outlet (12) can be closed or opened when the pusher plate (22) slides in the insertion interface (16).

6. The supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fourth sidewall (212) is provided with an elastic ring (23) on the side facing the storage bin (1) so that when the outlet (12) is blocked, the elastic ring (23) is squeezed together with the outer wall of the storage bin (1).

7. The supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side of the third sidewall (211) facing the fourth sidewall (212) gradually slopes away from the fourth sidewall (212) from the bottom to the top.

8. The supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the push plate (22) is connected to the top of the third side wall (211), and the other end protrudes from the insertion interface (16). The length of the push plate (22) is not less than the distance between the outlet (12) and the insertion interface (16). When the push frame (21) is completely moved out of the outlet (12), the push plate (22) isolates the inner cavity (11) into two non-communicating cavities in the height direction above the outlet (12).

9. The supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rack (3) is provided on the push plate (22), the rack (3) is located outside the inner cavity (11), and a gear (4) is provided at the output end of the drive member, the gear (4) meshing with the rack (3).

10. A smart toilet, including a bowl, characterized in that, It also includes a supply device as described in any one of claims 1-9, the supply device being disposed on the barrel body to supply material to the water seal within the barrel body.

Images