Capacitive foot-sensing flip flushing toilet

By using a capacitive sensor to drive a motor, the split toilet seat can be flipped quickly, solving the problem of slow speed in emergency situations with capacitive sensor flip-top toilets and enabling fast and hygienic opening of the toilet seat.

CN224193371UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05BEIJING XIAOJINGXI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING XIAOJINGXI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-05-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing capacitive sensor flip-top toilets are too slow to flip up in emergency situations, causing inconvenience for users.

Method used

When a capacitive sensor detects a user approaching, the drive motor quickly flips the two-piece toilet seat via a pulley system, utilizing the two-piece design to reduce resistance and achieve rapid opening.

Benefits of technology

The ability to quickly prepare the toilet seat in an emergency avoids delays in the opening and closing process, improving ease of use and hygiene.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of closestools, and discloses a capacitance type foot sensing flip flushing toilet, which solves the problems in the background technology, and comprises a closestool main body, a capacitance sensor is arranged at the lower end of the side wall of the closestool main body, and the sensing end of the capacitance sensor is exposed out of the outer side of the closestool main body. A foldable closestool cover is arranged at the top of the closestool body and comprises a first split body and a second split body, a first connecting lug and a second connecting lug are arranged on the opposite sides of the first split body and the second split body respectively, the second connecting lug is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft, the first connecting lug is rotationally connected with the rotating shaft, and the second connecting lug is rotationally connected with the rotating shaft. According to the rapid folding mechanism, the problem that a user needs to use the closestool rapidly under the emergency condition is solved, meanwhile, delay in the opening process of a traditional closestool cover is avoided, and it is ensured that the closestool cover can be prepared rapidly for use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of toilet technology, specifically a capacitive foot-activated flip-top flush toilet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some flip-top toilets on the market utilize capacitive sensing technology. These toilets use capacitive sensors to detect the user's approach, automatically triggering the flip-top mechanism. The working principle of the capacitive sensor is that when a user approaches the toilet, the sensor detects a change in the electric field of the human body and sends a signal to activate the flip-top mechanism of the toilet seat.

[0003] The advantage of this type of toilet is that it eliminates the need for manual operation through sensor technology, improving both convenience and hygiene. Users do not need to touch the toilet seat, reducing the risk of bacterial transmission through contact and enhancing the hygienic experience. Capacitive sensor flip-top toilets are widely used in public places, smart homes, and high-end products, providing a more intelligent and comfortable user experience.

[0004] However, existing designs still face some challenges, especially for the need to open quickly in emergency situations. Many capacitive sensor flip-top toilets may lag in the speed of opening, especially when users need to use the toilet quickly, the opening process may be too slow, causing inconvenience to users. To address this, we propose a capacitive foot-activated flip-top flushing toilet. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a capacitive foot-activated flip-top toilet seat, including a toilet body, a capacitive sensor is provided at the lower end of the side wall of the toilet body, the sensing end of the capacitive sensor is exposed on the outside of the toilet body, and a foldable toilet seat is provided on the top of the toilet body, the toilet seat including a first part and a second part.

[0006] Furthermore, the first and second parts are respectively provided with a first connecting ear and a second connecting ear on opposite sides, the second connecting ear is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft, and the first connecting ear is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.

[0007] Furthermore, both the first and second parts have openings on opposite sides, the first part has a cavity, a drive motor is installed in the cavity, a first pulley is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, a second pulley is fixedly connected to the shaft, and a belt connects the first pulley and the second pulley.

[0008] Furthermore, the toilet body is equipped with a flip-top device for flipping the toilet seat, and the capacitive sensor, the flip-top device, and the drive motor are electrically connected.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] This invention's quick-folding mechanism solves the problem of users needing to use the toilet quickly in emergency situations, while avoiding the delays in opening traditional toilet seats, ensuring that the toilet seat can be quickly prepared for use. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0012] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is an enlarged cross-sectional structural diagram of the toilet seat portion of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view cross-sectional structural diagram of the toilet seat portion of this utility model;

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Toilet body; 2. Capacitive sensor; 3. Toilet seat; 4. First split part; 401. Cavity; 402. First connecting ear; 5. Second split part; 501. Second connecting ear; 6. Drive motor; 7. First pulley; 8. Shaft; 9. Second pulley; 10. Belt. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Depend on Figure 1-3 The present invention includes a toilet body 1, a capacitive sensor 2 is provided at the lower end of the side wall of the toilet body 1, the sensing end of the capacitive sensor 2 is exposed outside the toilet body 1, and a foldable toilet seat 3 is provided at the top of the toilet body 1. The toilet seat 3 includes a first part 4 and a second part 5.

[0018] The first part 4 and the second part 5 are respectively provided with a first connecting ear 402 and a second connecting ear 501 on opposite sides. The second connecting ear 501 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 8, and the first connecting ear 402 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 8.

[0019] The first split body 4 and the second split body 5 each have an opening on their opposite sides. The first split body 4 has a cavity 401 inside. A drive motor 6 is installed inside the cavity 401. A first pulley 7 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 6. A second pulley 9 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 8. A belt 10 connects the first pulley 7 and the second pulley 9.

[0020] The toilet body 1 is equipped with a flip-top device for flipping the toilet seat 3. The capacitive sensor 2, the flip-top device and the drive motor 6 are electrically connected.

[0021] Working principle: When a user approaches the toilet, the capacitive sensor 2 senses the signal of the human body approaching and immediately sends a signal to the drive motor 6. The drive motor 6 drives the second pulley 9 through the first pulley 7 at its output end, thereby driving the rotating shaft 8 to rotate. Since the first split body 4 and the second split body 5 are connected by the rotating shaft 8, this drive allows the toilet seat 3 to fold quickly. The advantage of the folding design is that, through the split method, the toilet seat will encounter less resistance when opening, thus opening at a higher speed and reducing the user's waiting time.

[0022] This quick-folding mechanism solves the problem of users needing to use the toilet quickly in emergencies, while avoiding the delays in opening traditional toilet seats, ensuring that the toilet seat can be quickly prepared for use.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A capacitive foot-activated flip-top toilet flushing system, comprising a toilet body (1), characterized in that: A capacitive sensor (2) is provided at the lower end of the side wall of the toilet body (1). The sensing end of the capacitive sensor (2) is exposed outside the toilet body (1). A foldable toilet lid (3) is provided on the top of the toilet body (1). The toilet lid (3) includes a first part (4) and a second part (5).

2. A capacitive foot-activated flip-top toilet flushing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first split body (4) and the second split body (5) are respectively provided with a first connecting ear (402) and a second connecting ear (501) on opposite sides. The second connecting ear (501) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (8), and the first connecting ear (402) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (8).

3. A capacitive foot-activated flip-top toilet flushing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first split body (4) and the second split body (5) each have an opening on their opposite sides. The first split body (4) has a cavity (401) inside. A drive motor (6) is installed inside the cavity (401). A first pulley (7) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (6). A second pulley (9) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (8). A belt (10) connects the first pulley (7) and the second pulley (9).

4. A capacitive foot-activated flip-top toilet flushing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The toilet body (1) is provided with a flip-top device for flipping the toilet seat (3), and the capacitive sensor (2), the flip-top device and the drive motor (6) are electrically connected.