Intelligent cover plate with low power output and intelligent closestool
By designing a low-power output smart toilet seat, using optocouplers and thyristors as switching components, and combining PWM to adjust the duty cycle of the control signal, the smart toilet can switch to a low-power mode in areas with power restrictions. This solves the problem of excessive power consumption by smart toilets in areas with power restrictions and ensures that household power consumption is within the limit.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520282934.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-21
AI Technical Summary
When existing smart toilets are used in areas with power restrictions, their excessive power consumption causes household electricity consumption to exceed the limit, affecting the normal use of other household appliances.
Design a low-power output smart cover plate. With the sum of the output power of the load function module and the power supply module less than 500W, use optocouplers and thyristors as switching components, and combine PWM to adjust the duty cycle of the control signal to realize the low-power mode switching of the load function module.
When used in areas with power rationing, the total power consumption of the unit is less than 500W, which reduces household power consumption, ensures the normal use of other household appliances, and reduces power consumption through precise control.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom technology, and in particular to a smart toilet seat with low power output. Background Technology
[0002] Smart toilet seats typically come equipped with multiple functions such as heated seat, warm water washing, and warm air drying, greatly enhancing the user experience. To achieve these functions, smart toilet seats consume a certain amount of electricity when operating. Their overall heating power design is usually based on meeting the basic needs of users in most regions, without any special restrictions for specific power conditions.
[0003] However, the distribution of electricity resources is uneven globally. Some countries and regions face insufficient electricity supply due to geographical, economic, or policy reasons. To address this challenge, these regions often implement measures to limit daily household electricity consumption to ensure the rational allocation and sustainable use of electricity resources. Against this backdrop, the widespread use of high-energy-consuming appliances such as smart toilet seats, especially without power management measures, could lead to households reaching their daily electricity limits prematurely, thus restricting the normal use of other essential appliances and causing inconvenience to users. Therefore, developing a smart toilet seat that can adapt to areas with limited electricity supply is particularly important. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, the purpose of this invention is to provide a low-power output smart toilet seat and smart toilet. By ensuring that the sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module is less than 500W, this invention solves the problem of excessive power consumption in existing smart toilets causing inconvenience in areas with power restrictions.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A low-power output smart cover, comprising:
[0007] The power module is connected to an external power source and outputs power.
[0008] The main control module is connected to the output terminal of the power module. The power module supplies power to the main control module. The main control module is used to output control signals according to the working mode.
[0009] A switch module, which is connected to the main control module, is used to turn on or off according to the control signal from the main control module;
[0010] A load function module is connected to the power supply module and the switch module respectively. The load function module starts working or stops working according to the on or off state of the switch module.
[0011] An interaction module, which is connected to the main control module, is used to start the load function module and / or switch the working mode;
[0012] The sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module is less than 500W. Furthermore, the interaction module includes a control terminal, which includes at least one of the following: buttons on the cover, a mobile phone, a remote control, and a tablet.
[0013] Furthermore, the load function module includes several load function components, and the switch module includes several sets of switch components; the load function components and the switch components are connected in a one-to-one correspondence; each load function component is connected to the power supply module, and each switch component is connected to the main control module.
[0014] Furthermore, the switching assembly includes an optocoupler, the emitter of which is connected to the main control module, and the receiver of which is connected to the load function component.
[0015] Furthermore, the load function components include a water temperature control module, a seat temperature control module, and an air temperature control module, wherein the water temperature control module and the air temperature control module do not start working at the same time.
[0016] Furthermore, the switching assembly includes an optocoupler and a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR). The light emitter of the optocoupler is connected to the main control module, the light receiver of the optocoupler is connected to the control electrode of the SCR, the anode of the SCR is connected to the load function component, and the cathode of the SCR is connected to the negative electrode of the power supply module.
[0017] Furthermore, the load function module has a normal power mode and a low power mode. After the interaction module switches the working mode, the main control module controls the load function module to switch to the low power mode. The sum of the output power of the load function module in the low power mode and the output power of the power supply module is less than 500W.
[0018] Furthermore, the main control module controls the switching module to turn on or off via PWM regulation. The main control module can control the specific PWM duty cycle output of each load function component, thereby controlling the load function module to switch to low power mode.
[0019] Furthermore, the load function component uses a rated low-power device, so that the sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module in low-power mode is less than 500W.
[0020] Furthermore, the load function components include a water temperature control module, a seat temperature control module, and a fan temperature control module; the water temperature control module uses a water temperature heating tube with a rated power of less than or equal to 350W, the seat temperature control module uses a seat temperature heating wire with a rated power of less than or equal to 50W, and the fan temperature control module uses a fan temperature mica heating wire with a rated power of less than or equal to 200W. The water temperature control module and the fan temperature control module do not start working at the same time.
[0021] A smart toilet, including the aforementioned low-power output smart seat.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model and its beneficial effects are as follows:
[0023] (1) When the low-power output smart cover of this utility model is used in areas with power restrictions, the interactive module is turned on and the main control module controls the switch module to turn on the load function module. The sum of the output power of the power module and the output power of the load function module is less than 500W, that is, the power of the whole machine is less than 500W, thereby reducing household power consumption.
[0024] (2) When the low-power output smart cover of this utility model needs to enter the low-power mode, the low-power mode is selected through the interaction module. The main control module sends a control signal to the switch module to reduce the ratio of the on and off time of the switch module, that is, to increase the duty cycle of the control signal, thereby reducing the on time of the power supply circuit of the power supply module to the load function module, and thus reducing the power of the load function module.
[0025] (3) The switching assembly of this utility model includes an optocoupler, or includes an optocoupler and a thyristor. The optocoupler is used as a switch to electrically isolate the control signal, improve the anti-interference capability of the circuit, and enable precise control of the on / off state of the power supply circuit of the load function module.
[0026] (4) The load function component and the switch component of this utility model are connected one-to-one, so that each load function component can be controlled individually, thereby realizing more modes.
[0027] (5) The sum of the rated power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module of this utility model is less than 500W, that is, the maximum power of the whole machine is less than 500W. There is no need to switch the working mode, ensuring that the maximum output power is less than 500W. In areas with power restrictions, the household power consumption is reduced. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a module block diagram of a low-power output smart cover provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is another module block diagram of a low-power output smart cover provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0031] See Figure 1 A low-power output smart cover includes a power module, a main control module, a switch module, a load function module, and an interaction module. The power module is connected to an external power source and outputs power, such as AC mains, which it steps down and regulates to output the required 24V, 12V, 5V, and 3.3V supply voltages for each module. The power module is connected to both the main control module and the load function module, supplying power to both. When current flows through the positive terminal of the power module, through the load function module, and back to the negative terminal of the power module, a complete circuit is formed, and the load function module is powered.
[0032] The switch module is connected to the main control module and is turned on or off according to the control signal from the main control module. Simultaneously, the load function module is connected to both the power supply module and the switch module, controlling the power supply circuit from the power supply module to the load function module by turning the switch module on or off. In this embodiment, the combined output power of the load function module and the power supply module is less than 500W, meaning the overall output power of the smart cover is less than 500W, thereby alleviating household electricity consumption in areas with power rationing.
[0033] The interaction module is connected to the main control module. Users initiate the operation of the load function module and / or switch its operating mode through the interaction module. Specifically, the interaction module selects a working mode and transmits this mode signal to the main control module. The main control module then adjusts the control signal to the switch module accordingly, thereby controlling the load function module to switch to the desired operating mode. The interaction module includes a control terminal, which may include at least one of the following: buttons on the cover, a mobile phone, a remote control, or a tablet. Mode signals can be sent directly to the main control module via the buttons on the cover, or via a mobile phone, remote control, or tablet, or wirelessly.
[0034] In this embodiment, when low-power operation is required, the low-power mode is selected via the interaction module. The main control module sends a control signal to the switching module to reduce the on-time to off-time ratio of the switching module, i.e., to increase the duty cycle of the control signal, thereby reducing the power of the load function module and thus making the overall power less than 500W. It should be noted that the main control module's adjustment of the PWM duty cycle based on instructions from the terminal (interaction module) is a mature existing technology in the field of automatic control, and this adjustment process does not involve any improvement to the computer program.
[0035] This utility model's low-power output smart cover, when used in areas with power restrictions, activates the interactive module, and the main control module controls the switch module to open the load function module. The sum of the power output of the power module and the output of the load function module is less than 500W, meaning the total power of the device is less than 500W, thereby reducing household electricity consumption.
[0036] Continue reading Figure 1 The load function module includes several load function components, such as a water temperature control module, an air temperature control module, and a seat temperature control module. The switch module includes several sets of switch components. Each load function component is connected to a corresponding switch component; each load function component is connected to the power supply module, and each switch component is connected to the main control module.
[0037] See Figure 2 In one embodiment, the switching assembly includes an optocoupler. The emitter of the optocoupler is connected to the main control module, and the receiver of the optocoupler is connected to the load function module. The main control module controls the on / off state of the emitter via PWM regulation, thereby controlling the on / off state of the power supply circuit of the load function module. Using an optocoupler as a switch has the advantages of electrical isolation, strong anti-interference capability, and precise switch control.
[0038] In another embodiment, the switching assembly includes an optocoupler and a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR). The emitter of the optocoupler is connected to the main control module, and the receiver of the optocoupler is connected to the control electrode of the SCR. The anode of the SCR is connected to the load function module, and the cathode of the SCR is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply module. The main control module controls the illumination of the emitter via PWM regulation, thereby controlling the conduction or cutoff of the SCR, and consequently controlling the on / off state of the power supply circuit of the load function module.
[0039] In other embodiments, the sum of the rated power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module is less than 500W. Therefore, when the interaction module activates the load function module, the control module controls the switch module to conduct, and the load function module begins operation, resulting in an overall power consumption of less than 500W for the smart cover. The load function components employ low-power devices, ensuring that the sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module in low-power mode is less than 500W. The load function components include a water temperature control module, a seat temperature control module, and a fan temperature control module. The water temperature control module uses a water heating element with a rated power of less than or equal to 350W, the seat temperature control module uses a seat heating wire with a rated power of less than or equal to 50W, and the fan temperature control module uses a mica heating wire with a rated power of less than or equal to 200W. The water temperature control module and the fan temperature control module do not start operating simultaneously.
[0040] For example, the water temperature control module has a rated power of 350W, the fan temperature control module has a rated power of 200W, the seat temperature control module has a rated power of 50W, and other functional power (power supplied by the power module) is 70W. When the interaction module selects to start the load function module, the main control module controls the switch module to turn on, thereby enabling the power module to supply power to the load function module, and the load function module starts working. For example, when the low power mode is activated, the switch module controls all load function modules not to be activated simultaneously, that is, only some load function modules are activated, so that the sum of the output power of the activated load function modules and the power module is less than 500W. In this embodiment, the switch module controls the water temperature control module and the fan temperature control module not to start working at the same time. When the seat heating function and the water temperature heating function are activated, the fan temperature heating function is stopped, and the total output power = water temperature 350W + seat temperature 50W + power supply 70W = 470W, which is less than 500W. When the air heating and seat heating functions are turned on, the water heating function is stopped. The total output power of the machine = air temperature 200W + seat temperature 50W + power supply 70W = 320W, which is less than 500W.
[0041] In this embodiment, the load function module has a normal power mode and a low power mode. After the interaction module switches its operating mode, the main control module controls the load function module to switch to the low power mode. In the low power mode, the sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module is less than 500W. The main control module controls the switching module's on / off state via PWM regulation. The main control module can control the specific PWM duty cycle output of each load function component, thereby controlling the load function module to switch to the low power mode. The load function components and switching components are connected one-to-one, allowing for individual control of each load function component and thus enabling more low power modes.
[0042] For example: Assume the rated power of the water temperature control module is 1600W in an area with no power restrictions, the rated power of the fan temperature control module is 200W, the rated power of the seat temperature control module is 50W, and the power of other functions (power supply module) is 70W. When the low power mode is activated, the total power of the unit must not exceed 500W. This can be achieved by controlling the specific PWM duty cycle output of the water temperature control module, fan temperature control module, and seat temperature control module through the main control module, thereby limiting the power output of the entire unit. The total power is P1 = P water temperature + P fan temperature + P seat temperature + P other functions = 1600 * 20% + 200W * 20% + 50W * 20% + 70W = 440W, thus ensuring that the total power P1 does not exceed 500W.
[0043] Alternatively, the water temperature can be set to not be heated when the washing cycle is started; the air temperature can be set to not be heated when the drying cycle is started; and the seat temperature can be adjusted according to customer needs, thus ensuring that the total power of the machine does not exceed 500W. The maximum power of the machine is P2 = P water temperature + P air temperature + P seat temperature + P other functions of the machine = 0W + 0W + 50W + 70W = 120W, thus ensuring that the total power of the machine does not exceed 500W.
[0044] Alternatively, when the washing cycle is started, the water temperature is not heated; when the drying cycle is started, the air temperature can be adjusted according to customer needs (PWM control); the seat temperature can also be adjusted according to customer needs, thus ensuring that the total power of the machine does not exceed 500W. The maximum power of the machine is P2 = P water temperature + P air temperature + P seat temperature + P other functions of the machine = 0W + 200W + 50W + 70W = 320W; or, when the washing cycle is started, the water temperature is heated; when the drying cycle is started, the air temperature is not heated, the water temperature can be adjusted according to customer needs (PWM control); the seat temperature can also be adjusted according to customer needs, thus ensuring that the total power of the machine does not exceed 500W. The maximum power of the machine is P3 = P water temperature + P air temperature + P seat temperature + P other functions of the machine = 350W + 0W + 50W + 70W = 470W. The switching components are connected one-to-one with the load function components. By adjusting the PWM of each load function component individually through each switching component, the above-mentioned modes and many more modes can be realized, which will not be listed here.
[0045] This embodiment also provides a smart toilet, including the aforementioned low-power output smart seat, so that the smart toilet can be used in areas with power restrictions.
[0046] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. 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 present invention through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. 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 low power output intelligent cover plate, characterized in that, include: The power module is connected to an external power source and outputs power. The main control module is connected to the output terminal of the power module. The power module supplies power to the main control module. The main control module is used to output control signals according to the working mode. A switch module, which is connected to the main control module, is used to turn on or off according to the control signal from the main control module; A load function module is connected to the power supply module and the switch module respectively. The load function module starts working or stops working according to the on or off state of the switch module. An interaction module, which is connected to the main control module, is used to start the load function module and / or switch the working mode; The sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module is less than 500W.
2. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 1, wherein, The interaction module includes a control terminal, which includes at least one of the following: buttons on the cover, a mobile phone, a remote control, and a tablet.
3. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 1, wherein, The load function module includes several load function components, and the switch module includes several sets of switch components; the load function components and the switch components are connected in a one-to-one correspondence; each load function component is connected to the power supply module, and each switch component is connected to the main control module.
4. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The switching assembly includes an optocoupler, the emitter of which is connected to the main control module, and the receiver of which is connected to the load function component.
5. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 3, wherein, The load function components include a water temperature control module, a seat temperature control module, and an air temperature control module, wherein the water temperature control module and the air temperature control module are not activated at the same time.
6. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 3, wherein, The switching assembly includes an optocoupler and a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR). The light emitter of the optocoupler is connected to the main control module, the light receiver of the optocoupler is connected to the control electrode of the SCR, the anode of the SCR is connected to the load function component, and the cathode of the SCR is connected to the negative electrode of the power supply module.
7. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The load function module has a normal power mode and a low power mode. After the interaction module switches the working mode, the main control module controls the load function module to switch to the low power mode. The sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module in the low power mode is less than 500W.
8. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 7, wherein, The main control module controls the switching module to turn on or off via PWM regulation. The main control module can control the specific PWM duty cycle output of each load function component, thereby controlling the load function module to switch to low power mode.
9. The low power output intelligent cover plate according to claim 3, wherein, The load function component uses rated low-power devices, so that the sum of the output power of the load function module and the output power of the power supply module in low-power mode is less than 500W.
10. The low power output smart cover plate of claim 9, wherein, The load function components include a water temperature control module, a seat temperature control module, and a fan temperature control module. The water temperature control module uses a water heating tube with a rated power of less than or equal to 350W, the seat temperature control module uses a seat heating wire with a rated power of less than or equal to 50W, and the fan temperature control module uses a mica heating wire with a rated power of less than or equal to 200W. The water temperature control module and the fan temperature control module do not start working at the same time.
11. A smart toilet, characterized in that, The smart cover with low power output as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.