Flushing driving device
By combining airbags and air pumps in a pneumatic drive system, the hygiene hazards, complex structure, and high energy consumption of bathroom flushing devices have been solved. This system enables non-contact operation and rapid response, improving the stability and service life of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN OLT SCI & TECH ELECTRONICS DEVING
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing bathroom flushing devices suffer from hygiene hazards due to contact operation, complex structure, high energy consumption, high maintenance costs, and slow response speed. In particular, the motor drive is susceptible to moisture damage, the hydraulic system is prone to leakage, and incomplete depressurization leads to reset delays and incomplete operation.
It adopts a pneumatic drive method that combines airbags and air pumps. Non-contact signal detection is achieved through a sensing module. The expansion of the airbag pushes the guide to trigger the drain valve switch, and the pressure relief solenoid valve quickly resets the valve. Combined with an elastic reset component, it ensures rapid reset, simplifying the structure and reducing energy consumption.
It enables non-contact operation, eliminates hygiene hazards, simplifies the structure, reduces energy consumption, improves response speed and device stability, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom technology, and in particular to a flushing drive device. Background Technology
[0002] Most existing bathroom flushing devices still rely on traditional mechanical buttons or manual operation, which poses hygiene risks due to contact operation.
[0003] Furthermore, while some automatic flushing devices achieve non-contact control through sensors, their drive structures often employ electric motors or hydraulic systems, resulting in complex structures, high energy consumption, and high maintenance costs. For example, electric motor drives are susceptible to moisture damage, hydraulic systems pose a risk of leakage, and their response speed is slow. Additionally, the lack of efficient pneumatic pressure relief mechanisms in existing technologies leads to delayed reset or incomplete operation after flushing, affecting the device's stability and lifespan. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a flushing drive device that can effectively solve the problems existing in the prior art.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is:
[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, the device includes: a housing, a guide member, and an airbag. The guide member is movably inserted into the housing, and an airbag for actuating the guide member is assembled inside the guide member. One end of the guide member extends downward and is provided with a pressure rod for triggering the switch of a drain valve. One end of the housing is formed with a guide groove that matches the pressure rod. An elastic reset member is assembled between the guide member and the housing.
[0007] It also includes a control system, which is equipped with a sensing module, a second air guide component and a connecting pipe. One end of the second air guide component is equipped with an air pump and the other end is equipped with a pressure relief solenoid valve. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the second air guide component and the other end is connected to the airbag.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a first air guide, which has an air inlet at its upper end and an air outlet at its lower end. The lower end of the first air guide is fixedly inserted into the airbag, and the upper end of the first air guide is engaged with the airbag. The connecting tube is fixedly inserted into the air inlet, and the connecting tube, the air inlet, the air outlet, and the airbag are connected together.
[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an upper cover, which is fixedly disposed on the housing and has a fixing groove, in which the first air guide is fixedly embedded.
[0010] Furthermore, one end of the upper cover is also formed with a notch for engaging the pressure rod.
[0011] Furthermore, the lower end of the guide member is provided with a limiting hole, and the lower end of the airbag is provided with a buckle extending toward the limiting hole, the buckle cooperating with the limiting hole.
[0012] Furthermore, the elastic reset element is a compression spring, with one end of the compression spring abutting against the housing and the other end abutting against the guide element.
[0013] Furthermore, the outer circumferential surface of the housing is fitted with a clamp, and the housing is installed on the drain valve by means of the clamp.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0015] This invention achieves non-contact signal detection through a sensing module, allowing users to trigger flushing without touching the device, completely eliminating the hygiene hazards of traditional mechanical buttons. It employs a pneumatic drive system combining an airbag and an air pump, replacing traditional motors or hydraulic systems, simplifying the structure and reducing energy consumption, while avoiding problems such as moisture and leakage. The system actively releases gas from the airbag via a pressure relief solenoid valve, and utilizes the elastic force of the elastic reset component to quickly reset the guide component, solving the reset delay and action lag problems caused by incomplete pressure relief in existing technologies. This significantly improves the device's response speed, operational stability, and service life, while also offering the advantages of high efficiency, energy saving, and convenient maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the explosive structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosive structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model installed on a drain valve;
[0023] In the diagram: housing-1, guide groove-11, clamp-12, elastic reset component-2, guide component-3, pressure rod-31, limiting hole-32, airbag-4, buckle-41, top cover-5, fixing groove-51, notch-52, first air guide component-6, air inlet-60, air outlet-61, connecting pipe-7, control system-8, sensing module-81, air pump-82, pressure relief solenoid valve-83, second air guide component-84, air guide channel-841, exhaust port-85, drain valve-A. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be particularly noted that the following embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this solution provides a flushing drive device.
[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 6 The device includes: a housing 1, a guide member 3, and an airbag 4. The guide member 3 is movably inserted into the housing 1, and the airbag 4 is installed inside the guide member 3 to activate it. One end of the guide member 3 extends downward and is provided with a pressure rod 31 for triggering the switch of the drain valve A. Specifically, the pressure rod 31 is bent at a right angle, and one end is connected to the guide member 3. When the pressure rod 31 moves downward, the other end of the pressure rod 31 abuts against the switch of the drain valve A. One end of the housing 1 has a guide groove 11 that matches the pressure rod 31. An elastic reset member 2 is installed between the guide member 3 and the housing 1. Specifically, the elastic reset member 2 is a compression spring, one end of which abuts against the housing 1, and the other end abuts against the guide member 3.
[0027] The system also includes a control system 8, which contains a sensing module 81, a second air guide 84, and a connecting pipe 7. The sensing module 81 is a direct application of existing technology, such as an infrared sensor and a circuit board (not shown in the figure), and will not be described in detail here. One end of the second air guide 84 is equipped with an air pump 82, and the other end is equipped with a pressure relief solenoid valve 83. One end of the connecting pipe 7 is connected to the second air guide 84, and the other end is connected to the airbag 4. An exhaust port 85 is also provided at one end of the control system 8. Specifically, the second air guide 84 is made of rubber and has an air guide channel 841 formed within it. The air pump 82 is mounted at the upper end of the air guide channel 841, and the pressure relief solenoid valve 83 is mounted at the lower end of the air guide channel 841. The other end of the pressure relief solenoid valve 83 is connected to the exhaust port 85. Both the air pump 82 and the pressure relief solenoid valve 83 are direct applications of existing technology, and their working principles will not be described in detail here.
[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 3 It also includes a first air guide 6, which has an air inlet 60 at its upper end and an air outlet 61 at its lower end. The lower end of the first air guide 6 is fixedly inserted into the airbag 4, and the upper end of the first air guide 6 is engaged with the airbag 4. Specifically, the lower end of the guide 3 has a limiting hole 32, and the lower end of the airbag 4 extends toward the limiting hole 32 with a buckle 41, which cooperates with the limiting hole 32. The buckle 41 is arrow-shaped, and a groove is formed between the buckle 41 and the airbag 4. The edge of the limiting hole 32 of the guide 3 is engaged in the groove. A connecting pipe 7 is fixedly inserted into the air inlet 60, and the connecting pipe 7, the air inlet 60, the air outlet 61, and the airbag 4 are connected.
[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 3 It also includes an upper cover 5, which is fixedly mounted on the housing 1. The upper cover 5 has a fixing groove 51, and the first air guide 6 is fixedly embedded in the fixing groove 51. One end of the upper cover 5 also has a notch 52 for cooperating with the pressure rod 31.
[0030] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer circumferential surface of the housing 1 is fitted with a clamp 12, and the housing 1 is installed on the drain valve A via the clamp 12. The clamp 12 is a direct application of existing technology, and its working principle will not be described in detail here. By setting the clamp 12, it is convenient to install the drive device on the drain valve A.
[0031] Working principle: When the sensing module 81 detects the user trigger signal, it starts the air pump 82. The air pump 82 sends gas into the airbag 4 through the air channel 841 of the second air guide 84 and the connecting pipe 7, via the air inlet 60 and air outlet 61 of the first air guide 6. As the gas is injected, the internal pressure of the airbag 4 increases and it expands, pushing the guide 3 to move downward along the guide groove 11 of the housing 1. When the guide 3 moves downward, the pressure rod 31 at its end presses down synchronously, triggering the switch of the drain valve A and starting the flushing process.
[0032] When the preset flushing time is reached, the air pump 82 is turned off and the pressure relief solenoid valve 83 is opened. The gas in the airbag 4 is quickly discharged through the exhaust port 85. At this time, the compression spring assembled between the guide 3 and the housing 1 releases its elastic potential energy, pushing the guide 3 to move upward and reset. The airbag 4 contracts to its initial state due to the gas discharge, and the pressure rod 31 disengages from the drain valve A switch, and the flushing process ends.
[0033] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flushing drive device, characterized in that, include: The housing (1), guide (3), and airbag (4) are provided. The guide (3) is movably inserted into the housing (1) and the airbag (4) is installed inside the guide (3) to activate it. One end of the guide (3) extends downward and is provided with a pressure rod (31) for triggering the switch of the drain valve (A). One end of the housing (1) is formed with a guide groove (11) that matches the pressure rod (31). An elastic reset member (2) is installed between the guide (3) and the housing (1). It also includes a control system (8), which is equipped with a sensing module (81), a second air guide (84) and a connecting pipe (7). One end of the second air guide (84) is equipped with an air pump (82) and the other end is equipped with a pressure relief solenoid valve (83). One end of the connecting pipe (7) is connected to the second air guide (84) and the other end is connected to the airbag (4).
2. The flushing drive device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first air guide (6), which has an air inlet (60) at its upper end and an air outlet (61) at its lower end. The lower end of the first air guide (6) is fixedly inserted into the airbag (4), and the upper end of the first air guide (6) is engaged with the airbag (4). The connecting pipe (7) is fixedly inserted into the air inlet (60), and the connecting pipe (7), the air inlet (60), the air outlet (61), and the airbag (4) are connected.
3. A flushing drive device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes an upper cover (5), which is fixedly disposed on the housing (1). The upper cover (5) has a fixing groove (51), and the first air guide (6) is fixedly embedded in the fixing groove (51).
4. A flushing drive device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The upper cover (5) also has a notch (52) formed at one end for engaging the pressure rod (31).
5. A flushing drive device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide (3) has a limiting hole (32) at its lower end, and the airbag (4) has a buckle (41) extending toward the limiting hole (32) at its lower end. The buckle (41) and the limiting hole (32) cooperate with each other.
6. A flushing drive device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic reset member (2) is a compression spring, with one end of the compression spring abutting against the housing (1) and the other end abutting against the guide member (3).
7. A flushing drive device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer circumferential surface of the housing (1) is fitted with a clamp (12), and the housing (1) is installed on the drain valve (A) by the clamp (12).