Bidet elastomer folding structure
By connecting the bidet components with elastic connectors, the bidet can automatically reset and fold, solving the problem of complex and inconvenient hinge structures and improving packaging space utilization and ease of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 厦门安格美科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing bidet devices have complex hinge structures and lack automatic reset functions, making them inconvenient to use.
The first and second components of the bidet are connected by an elastic connector, which utilizes the deformation capability of the elastic connector to automatically reset when folded and when unfolded.
It reduces space occupation during packaging, is easy to unfold and operate, and has a good appearance flatness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of bathroom fixtures, and in particular to a folded structure for an elastomer in a bidet. Background Technology
[0002] In the sanitary ware industry, bidets, as personal hygiene devices that combine cleanliness, comfort, and convenience, have gained widespread popularity in recent years. To meet the installation needs and space constraints of different users, bidet designs are trending towards greater compactness and portability. To effectively save packaging volume, reduce transportation costs, and enhance user experience, manufacturers have begun exploring innovative design solutions. One common approach is to use hinges, other forms of articulation structures to connect the bidet's shell, seat, and other exterior components.
[0003] This design allows the bidet to be folded into a more compact form during packaging, significantly reducing the space required for packaging. This not only facilitates transportation and storage but also helps reduce logistics costs and environmental impact. For consumers, users can simply unfold and secure the folded parts to quickly assemble the bidet into a complete unit and begin use.
[0004] However, this type of hinged structure is often quite complex and lacks an automatic reset function. It relies entirely on the user to manually unfold it, making it inconvenient to use.
[0005] 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
[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0007] This application provides a folding structure for a bidet elastomer, which can solve the problem of how to reduce packaging space and improve the ease of product unfolding and operation in the prior art.
[0008] (II) Technical Solution
[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:
[0010] A bidet elastomer folding structure is provided, the bidet elastomer folding structure comprising: a first component, a second component, and an elastic connector;
[0011] The first component includes a first connecting end, and the end face of the first connecting end is provided with a first connecting groove;
[0012] The second component includes a second connecting end, and the end face of the second connecting end is provided with a second connecting groove;
[0013] The elastic connector includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and an elastic connecting part integrally connected between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The first connecting part is fixedly connected to the first connecting groove, and the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second connecting groove. The elastic connecting part has elastic deformation capability so that it can bend elastically when the first component and the second component are folded, and automatically reset when the first component and the second component are unfolded.
[0014] In some embodiments, when the first component and the second component are unfolded, the thickness of the first connecting portion and the thickness of the elastic connecting portion do not exceed the height of the first connecting groove, and the thickness of the second connecting portion and the thickness of the elastic connecting portion do not exceed the height of the second connecting groove.
[0015] In some embodiments, when the first component and the second component are unfolded, the outer surfaces of the first component, the second component, and the elastic connector are flush with each other.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first connecting groove is composed of a first groove body and two second groove bodies, wherein the first groove body extends along a first direction and forms an opening on the end face of the first connecting end, and the two second groove bodies extend from both ends of the first groove body along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the shape of the first connecting portion matches and fits tightly with the first connecting groove.
[0017] In some embodiments, the second connecting groove is composed of a third groove and two fourth grooves, wherein the third groove extends along a third direction and forms an opening on the end face of the third connecting end, and the two fourth grooves extend from both ends of the third groove along a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction; the shape of the second connecting portion matches and fits tightly with the second connecting groove.
[0018] In some embodiments, the first connecting part and the first component, as well as the second connecting part and the second component, are fixedly connected by any one of the following methods: snap-fit connection, screw fixing, or injection molding.
[0019] In some embodiments, the resilient connector is integrally molded from an elastic material.
[0020] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include at least the following:
[0022] The bidet elastomer folding structure of this application connects the first component and the second component through an elastic connector. During packaging and transportation, the first and second components can be folded due to the sufficient elastic deformation capacity of the elastic connector, thereby reducing packaging space. When in use, the consumer can unfold the first and second components, and the elastic connector will automatically reset, allowing the first and second components to switch to the use state, making the opening operation more convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0023] 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.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a top view of the bidet elastomer folded structure in the unfolded state in the embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view of the bidet elastomer folded structure in the unfolded state in the embodiment of this application;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a front view of the folded state of the bidet elastomer folding structure in the embodiment of this application;
[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the folded structure of the bidet elastomer in the embodiments of this application;
[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of section A.
[0029] Figure label:
[0030] First component 1, first connecting end 11, first connecting groove 111, first groove body 1111, second groove body 1112;
[0031] Second component 2, second connecting end 21, second connecting groove 211, third groove 2111, fourth groove 2112;
[0032] Elastic connector 3, first connecting part 31, second connecting part 32, elastic connecting part 33.
[0033] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0036] The hinge structure used in existing bidets is often quite complex and lacks an automatic reset function. When unfolding for use, it relies entirely on the user to manually unfold it, which is not convenient to use.
[0037] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this embodiment provides a folded structure for the elastomer of a bidet. Figure 1 This is a top view of the bidet elastomer folded structure in the unfolded state in the embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a front view of the bidet elastomer folding structure in the unfolded state in the embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a front view of the bidet elastomer folding structure in the folded state in the embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the folded structure of the bidet elastomer in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of section A.
[0038] A bidet elastomer folding structure includes: a first component 1, a second component 2, and an elastic connector 3.
[0039] The first component 1 includes a first connecting end 11, the end face of which is provided with a first connecting groove 111; the second component 2 includes a second connecting end 21, the end face of which is provided with a second connecting groove 211. The first component 1 and the second component 2 may be the exterior parts, shell, or other components of the bidet that can reduce packaging space by folding them together during packaging.
[0040] The elastic connector 3 includes a first connecting portion 31, a second connecting portion 32, and an elastic connecting portion 33 integrally connected between the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32. The first connecting portion 31 is fixedly connected to the first connecting groove 111, and the second connecting portion 32 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second connecting groove 211. The elastic connecting portion 33 has elastic deformation capability, so that it can elastically bend when the first component 1 and the second component 2 are folded, and automatically return to its original position when the first component 1 and the second component 2 are unfolded. The elastic deformation capability refers to the ability of the elastic connecting portion 33 to elastically bend so that the first component 1 and the second component 2 can be folded.
[0041] For example, when the first component 1 and the second component 2 are folded, they are bound by ropes or rubber bands to counteract the elastic force of the elastic connector 3 and fix their relative positions.
[0042] Existing hinged structures are positioned between two components, but they themselves have a certain volume, which can easily increase the product thickness when the two components are unfolded, thus affecting the product's surface flatness. In some implementations, to solve this problem, see [reference needed]. Figure 2 As shown, the folding structure of the bidet elastomer in this application is configured as follows: when the first component 1 and the second component 2 are unfolded, the thickness of the first connecting part 31 and the thickness of the elastic connecting part 33 do not exceed the height of the first connecting groove 111, and the thickness of the second connecting part 32 and the thickness of the elastic connecting part 33 do not exceed the height of the second connecting groove 211. With this configuration, the elastic connecting part 3 does not increase the product thickness when the product is unfolded, ensuring the flatness of the product's appearance.
[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments, when the first component 1 and the second component 2 are unfolded, the outer surfaces of the first component 1, the second component 2 and the elastic connector 3 are flush with each other.
[0044] In some embodiments, to improve the stability of the connection between the first component 1 and the elastic connector 3, see [reference needed]. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first connecting groove 111 is composed of a first groove body 1111 and two second groove bodies 1112. The first groove body 1111 extends along a first direction and forms an opening on the end face of the first connecting end 11. The two second groove bodies 1112 extend from both ends of the first groove body 1111 along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The shape of the first connecting portion 31 matches and fits tightly with the first connecting groove 111. With this configuration, the first groove body 1111 and the second groove body 1112 can respectively limit the first connecting portion 31 in the second direction and the first direction, making the connection between the first connecting portion 31 and the first component 1 more secure.
[0045] Understandably, see Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the aforementioned bidirectional limiting design can also be applied to the connection between the second connecting groove 211 and the second connecting part 32: the second connecting groove 211 is composed of a third groove body 2111 and two fourth groove bodies 2112, wherein the third groove body 2111 extends along a third direction and forms an opening at the end face of the third connecting end, and the two fourth groove bodies 2112 extend from both ends of the third groove body 2111 along a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction; the shape of the second connecting part 32 matches and fits tightly with the second connecting groove 211. The third groove body 2111 and the fourth groove body 2112 can limit the first connecting part 31 in the fourth direction and the third direction, respectively, making the connection between the first connecting part 31 and the first component 1 more secure.
[0046] For example, the first direction is parallel to the third direction, and the second direction is parallel to the fourth direction.
[0047] In some embodiments, the first connecting part 31 and the first component 1, and the second connecting part 32 and the second component 2 are fixedly connected by any one of the following methods: snap-fit connection, screw fixing or injection molding.
[0048] To simplify the appearance, the first connecting part 31 and the first component 1, as well as the second connecting part 32 and the second component 2, are preferably connected by secondary injection molding. Compared with the traditional bidet folding structure connected by a hinge structure, the bidet elastomer folding structure of this application only requires fixing the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 of the elastic connector 3 to the inside of the first connecting groove 111 of the first component 1 and the second connecting groove 211 of the second component 2, respectively, during installation. No additional installation operation is required, and the product has better integration.
[0049] In some embodiments, the elastic connector 3 is integrally molded from elastic materials such as silicone, rubber, TRP, TPE, and elastic metal.
[0050] It is understandable that the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 of the elastic connector 3 can also be rigid components, such as plastic parts, while the elastic connecting part 33 is an elastic component and is integrally connected between the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 by injection molding or bonding.
[0051] The bidet elastomer folding structure of the above technical solution connects the first component 1 and the second component 2 through the elastic connector 3. During packaging and transportation, the first component 1 and the second component 2 can be folded due to the sufficient elastic deformation capacity of the elastic connector 33, thereby reducing packaging space. When in use, the consumer can unfold the first component 1 and the second component 2, and the elastic connector 33 will automatically reset, so that the first component 1 and the second component 2 are switched to the use state, making the opening operation more convenient.
[0052] 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 elastomeric folding structure for a body washer, characterized by, include: First component, second component, and elastic connector; The first component includes a first connecting end, and the end face of the first connecting end is provided with a first connecting groove; The second component includes a second connecting end, and the end face of the second connecting end is provided with a second connecting groove; The elastic connector includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and an elastic connecting part integrally connected between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The first connecting part is fixedly connected to the first connecting groove, and the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second connecting groove. The elastic connecting part has elastic deformation capability so that it can bend elastically when the first component and the second component are folded, and automatically reset when the first component and the second component are unfolded.
2. The elastomeric fold structure of a body washer of claim 1, wherein, When the first component and the second component are unfolded, the thickness of the first connecting part and the thickness of the elastic connecting part do not exceed the height of the first connecting groove, and the thickness of the second connecting part and the thickness of the elastic connecting part do not exceed the height of the second connecting groove.
3. The sanitary appliance elastomeric fold structure of claim 2, wherein, When the first component and the second component are unfolded, the outer surfaces of the first component, the second component, and the elastic connector are flush with each other.
4. The elastomeric fold structure for a body washer of claim 1, wherein, The first connecting groove is composed of a first groove body and two second groove bodies. The first groove body extends along a first direction and forms an opening on the end face of the first connecting end. The two second groove bodies extend from both ends of the first groove body along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The shape of the first connecting part matches and fits tightly with the first connecting groove.
5. The elastomeric fold structure of claim 1, wherein, The second connecting groove is composed of a third groove and two fourth grooves, wherein the third groove extends along a third direction and forms an opening on the end face of the third connecting end, and the two fourth grooves extend from both ends of the third groove along a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction; the shape of the second connecting part matches and fits tightly with the second connecting groove.
6. The elastomeric fold structure of the sanitary appliance of claim 1, wherein, The first connecting part and the first component, as well as the second connecting part and the second component, are fixedly connected by any one of the following methods: snap-fit connection, screw fixing, or injection molding.
7. The elastomeric fold structure of the sanitary appliance of claim 1, wherein, The elastic connector is made of elastic material in one piece.