Air supply device for toilet seat and intelligent toilet

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom equipment, in particular to an air supply device for a toilet seat and an intelligent toilet. The toilet seat comprises a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion is close to the side where a user sits, and the front portion is provided with an air supply device. The air supply device comprises a connecting base and an air supply mechanism. The air supply mechanism is connected to the front portion of the toilet seat through the connecting seat. An air feeder is arranged in the air supply mechanism, and an air outlet channel facing a user is formed in the air supply mechanism. The air supply mechanism is arranged on the front portion of the toilet seat, the air supply mechanism can blow air to the front side of a user, and the comfort of the user is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model generally relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and more specifically, to an air supply device for a toilet seat and a smart toilet. Background Technology

[0002] Smart toilets are becoming an increasingly popular choice due to their rich features, and users are placing higher demands on their comfort. Currently, some smart toilets on the market have air supply functions, but the air supply device is usually located on the lid, which only blows air onto the back of the user, resulting in a poor user experience and comfort.

[0003] 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

[0004] The present invention includes a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This present invention is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] A primary objective of this invention is to overcome at least one of the deficiencies of the prior art described above, and to provide an air supply device for a toilet seat and a smart toilet.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] According to a first aspect of this utility model, an air supply device for a toilet seat is provided.

[0008] An air supply device for a toilet seat ring, characterized in that the toilet seat ring includes a front part and a rear part, the front part being the side closest to the user's seat, the front part being provided with an air supply device, the air supply device including a connecting seat and an air supply mechanism, the air supply mechanism being connected to the front part through the connecting seat, the air supply mechanism having an air supply fan inside and forming an air outlet channel facing the user.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air supply mechanism includes a mounting frame and a blower. The mounting frame is rotatably connected to the connecting seat via a pin. The mounting frame can rotate around the pin and be positioned in a rotating position. The blower is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, and the air outlet channel is formed on the top of the mounting frame.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, one or more blowers are configured, and each blower is independently controlled by a separate controller, or the blowers are jointly controlled by the same controller. The controller is independently installed on the mounting bracket or integrated into the toilet control device.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air supply mechanism is powered by an external power source, or the air supply mechanism further includes a battery, and the blower is powered by the battery.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, a receiving cavity is provided inside the toilet seat, and an opening is formed on the side of the receiving cavity, through which the air supply device is inserted into or pulled out of the receiving cavity.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting seat is slidably connected to the accommodating cavity and has a limiting end and a pull-out end. In the pull-out state, the limiting end is restricted within the accommodating cavity, and the pull-out end is pulled out of the accommodating cavity. The air supply mechanism is rotatably connected to the pull-out end.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the mounting bracket away from the connecting seat is connected to a gripping part. In the inserted state, the gripping part has a portion extending outside the receiving cavity to trigger the air supply mechanism to be inserted into or pulled out of the receiving cavity.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the blower includes a housing, a fan blade assembly, and a steering panel. The fan blade assembly is rotatably installed inside the housing. The steering panel is disposed on the side of the fan blade assembly near the air outlet channel and rotates spherically with the housing to adjust the air outlet angle of the blower.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the steering panel includes an outer ring and an inner ring connected by a partition between the inner ring and the outer ring. The inner ring is in the shape of an inverted frustum, and the inner ring and the partition divide the internal space of the outer ring into multiple air guiding channels.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the blower further includes a cover plate, which is disposed on the steering panel, and the cover plate is provided with one or more air outlet holes.

[0018] According to a second aspect of this utility model, a smart toilet is provided, comprising a toilet body and a seat ring and an air supply device as described in any of the above claims, wherein the seat ring is rotatably connected to the toilet body.

[0019] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the advantages and positive effects of the air supply device for toilet seats and the smart toilet provided by this utility model are as follows:

[0020] This utility model features an air supply device installed at the front of the toilet seat. The air supply device includes a connecting seat and an air supply mechanism. The air supply mechanism contains a blower that can form an air outlet channel facing the user, thereby blowing air onto the front of the user and greatly improving the user's comfort.

[0021] Furthermore, the toilet seat has a receiving cavity with an opening on its side. The air supply device can be inserted into or pulled out of the receiving cavity through the opening. A connecting seat is slidably connected to the receiving cavity. The air supply mechanism is rotatably connected to the pull-out end of the connecting seat. When using the toilet, the user can pull the air supply mechanism out of the seat to provide airflow. The user can also rotate the air supply mechanism to change its direction, allowing the air to be directed towards different areas of the user, such as the front or face. The airflow direction is adjustable, the airflow is strong, and the control is convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative of the invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same or similar parts. Wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the toilet seat provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the toilet seat.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the air supply device.

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the toilet seat with the air supply device pulled out.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the toilet seat with the air supply device installed.

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A partial sectional view of the toilet seat.

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the blower in the middle.

[0030] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate in another embodiment.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the smart toilet provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Icons: 100-Air supply device; 101-Air outlet duct; 102-Air inlet duct; 103-Air guide duct; 110-Connecting seat; 111-Limit end; 112-Pull-out end; 113-Flange; 114-First shaft; 120-Air supply mechanism; 130-Mounting bracket; 131-Second shaft; 132-Control chip; 133-Button; 134-Battery; 140-Blower; 141-Housing; 142-Fan blade assembly; 143-Directional panel; 144- 145-Inner ring; 146-Partition; 147-Lid; 148-Snap-fit ​​plate; 150-Pin; 160-Holding part; 200-Seat ring; A1-Front part; A2-Rear part; 201-Accommodation cavity; 202-Opening; 210-Side guard; 220-Rotating shaft; 221-Wiring channel; 230-Base plate; 240-Seat body; 241-Baffle; 242-Wiring groove; 243-Wire hole; 300-Toilet body; a-Outer spherical surface; b-Inner spherical surface. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed description will be omitted.

[0034] The described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a full understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of the present invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details described, or other methods, components, materials, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of the present invention.

[0035] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 This utility model embodiment provides an air supply device 100 for a toilet seat. The air supply device 100 is installed on the front part A1 of the toilet seat 200 to provide airflow to the front side of the user. Specifically, the toilet seat 200 includes a front part A1 and a rear part A2, which together form the periphery of the toilet seat 200. Specifically, the front part A1 is the side closest to the user's seat, i.e., the arc-shaped side of the toilet seat 200, and the rear part A2 is the side connected to the toilet body. A rotating shaft 220 is provided on the rear part A2 to achieve a rotatable connection with the toilet body.

[0037] It should be noted that the air supply device 100 can be located at any position on the front A1, such as on the two sides or the front side of the arc of the front A1. Preferably, in this embodiment, the air supply device 100 is located on the front side of the arc of the front A1, that is, on the side away from the rear A2, so as to better adapt to the user's sitting posture, thereby enabling air to blow on the user's face and further improving the user's comfort.

[0038] Furthermore, the air supply device 100 can be installed into the toilet seat 200 and can be pulled out of the seat 200 during use to provide air supply. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 2-6 In this embodiment, the seat ring 200 has a receiving cavity 201, and an opening 202 is formed on the side of the receiving cavity 201. The air supply device 100 is inserted into or pulled out of the receiving cavity 201 through the opening 202. Further, in one embodiment, the receiving cavity 201 is located at the arcuate front side of the seat ring 200. This arrangement allows the user to easily pull out the air supply device 100 for blowing air.

[0039] It is understood that in other embodiments, the receiving cavity 201 may also be located on the side of the seat ring 200. Alternatively, one or more receiving cavities 201 may be provided, with multiple receiving cavities 201 respectively located on the arc-shaped front end side and both sides of the seat ring 200. By providing multiple receiving cavities 201 to install multiple air supply devices 100, air can be blown to the front or side of the user, further improving the user's comfort.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the air supply device 100 includes a connecting seat 110 and an air supply mechanism 120. The connecting seat 110 is slidably connected to the receiving cavity 201 and has a limiting end 111 and a pull-out end 112 that are connected to each other. The air supply mechanism 120 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 110.

[0041] The air supply device 100 has an inserted state when inserted into the receiving cavity 201 and a pulled-out state when pulled out of the receiving cavity 201. In the pulled-out state, the limiting end 111 of the connecting seat 110 is confined within the receiving cavity 201, and the pulling end 112 is pulled out of the receiving cavity 201. In one embodiment, the limiting end 111 is configured as an arc-shaped plate adapted to the shape of the front end of the seat ring 200. The arc-shaped plate can slide along the bottom of the receiving cavity 201 and is limited within the seat ring 200. Specifically, flanges 113 are provided on both sides of the limiting end 111, and baffles 210 are provided on both sides of the seat ring 200 at the opening 202. When the connecting seat 110 is pulled outward, the front side of the flange 113 abuts against the baffle 210, thereby preventing the limiting end 111 from disengaging from the seat ring 200.

[0042] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the pull-out end 112 is connected to the front end of the arc-shaped plate and is integrally formed with the limiting end 111, and can be pulled out from the opening 202 of the accommodating cavity 201.

[0043] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the limiting end 111 and the pull-out end 112 are separate structures.

[0044] It is understood that in other embodiments, the air supply device 100 may also be configured as a non-retractable structure. For example, a block-shaped connecting seat may be provided at the front A1 of the toilet seat 200, the end of which may be adapted to the shape of the front of the seat 200.

[0045] In this embodiment, an air outlet channel 101 is formed on one side of the air supply mechanism 120, and an air inlet channel 102 is formed on the other side. Specifically, the air outlet channel 101 is formed at the top of the air supply mechanism 120, and the air inlet channel 102 is formed at the bottom of the air supply mechanism 120. The air inlet channel 102 communicates with the outside air or with the inner cavity of the seat ring 200. The top air outlet configuration provides a larger air blowing area, further improving the comfort of use.

[0046] In one embodiment, the air supply mechanism 120 includes a mounting frame 130 and a blower 140. The mounting frame 130 has a hollow chamber for mounting the blower 140. The mounting frame 130 is rotatably connected to the pull-out end 112, and the blower 140 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 130. An air outlet channel 101 and an air inlet channel 102 are formed at the top and bottom of the mounting frame 130, respectively.

[0047] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket 130 is rotatably connected to the pull-out end 112 of the connecting seat 110 via a pin 150. Specifically, the pull-out end 112 is provided with a first shaft portion 114, and the end of the mounting bracket 130 is provided with a second shaft portion 131. The first shaft portion 114 and the second shaft portion 131 are offset from each other and both have shaft holes. The pin 150 passes through the shaft holes of the first shaft portion 114 and the second shaft portion 131, so that the mounting bracket 130 can rotate around the pin 150.

[0048] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the mounting bracket 130 is rotatable about the pin 150 and can be positioned at the rotatable position. Specifically, a damping element can be provided on the outer surface of the pin 150, so that the mounting bracket 130 can be rotated to the required angle and then relatively fixed at that position. The damping element can be, for example, a rubber sleeve.

[0049] In one embodiment, the blower 140 is configured with one or more, and the mounting bracket 130 is correspondingly provided with one or more chambers. The blower 140 can be fixed to the mounting bracket 130 by fasteners such as screws. Figure 3 As shown, the mounting bracket 130 is exemplarily configured with two blowers 140. The specific number of blowers 140 can be set according to actual needs, and this disclosure does not impose specific limitations.

[0050] In one embodiment, the multiple blowers 140 can be independently controlled by separate controllers, and each blower 140 can be independently turned on, turned off, and have its airflow adjusted. In another embodiment, the multiple blowers 140 can be jointly controlled by the same controller, and the multiple blowers 140 can be turned on, turned off simultaneously, and have their airflow adjusted simultaneously.

[0051] Furthermore, the controller can be installed independently on the mounting bracket 130 or integrated into the toilet's control unit (not shown). For example, as Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, an independent control chip 132 is mounted on the mounting bracket 130, and the control chip 132 controls the blower 140. The control chip 132 can be, for example, a PCB board. Furthermore, a button 133 can also be provided on the mounting bracket 130. The button 133 is electrically connected to the control chip 132, and the button 133 can control the start / stop or airflow of the blower 140. For example, a power switch button, a speed increase button, and a speed decrease button can be provided.

[0052] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the air supply mechanism 120 can be powered by an external power source, such as through the toilet's control device, or it can be directly connected to an external power source. In another embodiment, the air supply mechanism 120 further includes a battery 134, and the blower 140 is powered by the battery 134.

[0053] Further, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the seat ring 200 includes a seat body 240 and a base plate 230, with the base plate 230 used to enclose the bottom of the seat body 240. The base plate 230 and the seat body 240 can be fixed together by adhesive or other means, or can be detachably connected by snap-fit. The seat body 240 and the base plate 230 together form an accommodating space. Two baffles 241 are provided on the front side of the seat body 240, forming both sides of the accommodating cavity 201 to prevent the air supply device 100 from shifting. Further, one or both baffles 241 are provided with wiring grooves 242 for the wiring of the air supply device 100 to pass through. More preferably, the rear end of the seat body 240 is provided with a wire hole 243, and the rotating shaft 220 has a wiring channel 221 communicating with the outside. The wire hole 243 communicates with the wiring channel 221, allowing the wiring to be led out from inside the seat ring 200 to the outside.

[0054] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a grip portion 160 is connected to the end of the mounting bracket 130 away from the connecting seat 110. In the inserted state, the grip portion 160 has a portion extending outside the receiving cavity 201 to activate the air supply mechanism 120 for insertion or extraction from the receiving cavity 201. Specifically, in the inserted state, the entire grip portion 160 is outside the receiving cavity 201 to facilitate pull-out operation by the user. Furthermore, a button 133 can be mounted on the grip portion 160 for easier user operation.

[0055] Please see Figures 6-8 Furthermore, in one embodiment, the blower 140 includes a housing 141, a fan blade assembly 142, and a deflector panel 143. The housing 141 is fixed to the mounting bracket 130 by fasteners such as screws. The fan blade assembly 142 is rotatably mounted within the housing 141. The fan blade assembly 142 can employ an existing structure, for example, including fan blades and a drive motor, with the drive motor driving the fan blades to rotate. The deflector panel 143 is disposed on the side of the fan blade assembly 142 near the air outlet duct 101 and rotates in a spherical fit with the inner wall of the housing 141 to adjust the air outlet angle of the blower 140. Specifically, the outer wall of the deflector panel 143 is provided with an outer spherical surface a, and the housing 141 is correspondingly provided with an inner spherical surface b adapted to the outer spherical surface a. The outer spherical surface a and the inner spherical surface b rotate relative to each other, thereby changing the air outlet angle of the blower 140.

[0056] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the steering panel 143 includes an outer ring 144 and an inner ring 145, with a partition 146 connecting the inner ring 145 and the outer ring 144. Specifically, multiple partitions 146 are provided, and the inner ring 145 is generally in the shape of an inverted frustum. The partitions 146 and the inner ring 145 divide the inner cavity of the outer ring 144 into multiple air guide channels 103, thereby better adjusting the air outlet angle.

[0057] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the blower 140 further includes a cover plate 147, which covers the turntable 143 and has one or more air outlets. Specifically, as shown... Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the cover 147 is flat and is confined within the outer ring 144 of the turntable 143. See also... Figure 8 In another embodiment, the cover plate 147 is provided with a downwardly extending annular snap-fit ​​plate 148, which is inserted between the partition plate 146 and the outer ring 144, making the cover plate 147 more stable and easier to disassemble.

[0058] Please see Figure 9 This utility model embodiment also provides a smart toilet, including a toilet body 300, a seat ring 200 as described above, and an air supply device 100, wherein the seat ring 200 is rotatably connected to the toilet body 300. The structure of the toilet body 300 can be found in the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0059] It should be understood that the various examples described above can be utilized in multiple directions (e.g., tilted, inverted, horizontal, vertical, etc.) and in multiple configurations without departing from the principles of this invention. The embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples of effective application of the principles of this invention, and the invention is not limited to any specific details of these embodiments.

[0060] Of course, upon careful consideration of the above description of the representative embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions, and other changes can be made to these specific embodiments, and that such changes are within the scope of the principles of this invention. Therefore, the foregoing detailed description should be clearly understood as being given by way of illustration and example only, and the spirit and scope of this invention are defined solely by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ventilation device for a toilet seat, characterized in that, The toilet seat includes a front part and a rear part. The front part is the side closest to the user when sitting. The front part is provided with an air supply device. The air supply device includes a connecting seat and an air supply mechanism. The air supply mechanism is connected to the front part through the connecting seat. The air supply mechanism is provided with a blower and forms an air outlet channel facing the user.

2. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air supply mechanism includes a mounting frame and a blower. The mounting frame is rotatably connected to the connecting seat via a pin. The mounting frame can rotate around the pin and be positioned in a rotating position. The blower is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, and the air outlet channel is formed on the top of the mounting frame.

3. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blower is configured with one or more, and each blower is independently controlled by a separate controller, or the blowers are jointly controlled by the same controller, which is independently installed on the mounting bracket or integrated into the toilet's control device.

4. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air supply mechanism is powered by an external power source, or the air supply mechanism further includes a battery, and the blower is powered by the battery.

5. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The toilet seat has a cavity, and the side of the cavity has an opening. The air supply device is inserted into or pulled out of the cavity through the opening.

6. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting seat is slidably connected to the accommodating cavity and has a limiting end and a pull-out end. In the pull-out state, the limiting end is restricted within the accommodating cavity, and the pull-out end is pulled out of the accommodating cavity. The air supply mechanism is rotatably connected to the pull-out end.

7. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is connected to a grip at one end away from the connector. In the inserted state, the grip has a portion extending outside the receiving cavity to activate the air supply mechanism to be inserted into or pulled out of the receiving cavity.

8. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blower includes a housing, a fan blade assembly, and a steering panel. The fan blade assembly is rotatably mounted inside the housing. The steering panel is located on the side of the fan blade assembly near the air outlet channel and rotates spherically with the housing to adjust the air outlet angle of the blower.

9. The air supply device for a toilet seat according to claim 8, characterized in that, The steering panel includes an outer ring and an inner ring connected by a partition between the inner ring and the outer ring. The inner ring is in the shape of an inverted frustum. The inner ring and the partition divide the internal space of the outer ring into multiple air guide channels. The blower also includes a cover plate, which is placed on the steering panel and has one or more air outlets.

10. A smart toilet, characterized in that, It includes a toilet body and a seat ring and a ventilation device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the seat ring is rotatably connected to the toilet body.

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