Contact charging type intelligent toilet lid and intelligent toilet

Abstract

The utility model provides a contact charging type intelligent toilet lid which comprises a mounting base, a cover plate rotationally connected with the mounting base through a first lid opening mechanism, a toilet seat rotationally connected with the mounting base through a second lid opening mechanism, a control unit arranged on the mounting base and a first communication unit. The first cover opening mechanism, the second cover opening mechanism and the first communication unit are connected with the control unit; a distance sensor, a second communication unit interacting with the first communication unit and an energy storage module are further arranged at the front end of the cover plate, the toilet seat is provided with a positive charging electrode and a negative charging electrode, and the energy storage module is provided with a positive terminal in butt joint with the positive charging electrode and a negative terminal in butt joint with the negative charging electrode. The positive charging electrode abuts against the positive terminal, the negative charging electrode abuts against the negative terminal, so that the energy storage module is charged, when the distance sensor is used, power is supplied through the energy storage module, and the power supply mode has the advantages of being low in cost, stable in power supply and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart toilet seat technology, specifically to a contact-chargeable smart toilet seat and a smart toilet. Background Technology

[0002] The automatic lid-opening function of smart toilets typically uses two or more sensors working together to control the automatic opening and closing of the toilet seat and lid, as well as the automatic flushing. While this design improves convenience and hygiene, it also increases the manufacturing cost of the toilet. The signals from multiple sensors working in tandem not only increases technical complexity but can also lead to malfunctions or a degraded user experience due to signal interference or asynchrony between sensors. For example, improper sensor sensitivity settings may cause the toilet lid to open unexpectedly when not needed, or fail to open when required, causing inconvenience to the user. Furthermore, the increased number of sensors also means increased operating costs for the user.

[0003] Therefore, this invention is based on a single distance sensor, which can avoid the above-mentioned technical problems. However, how to power the sensor located on the toilet seat is a problem that this invention urgently needs to solve. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a contact-chargeable smart toilet seat and a smart toilet to solve the problems mentioned in the background section above.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat includes a mounting base, a cover plate rotatably connected to the mounting base via a first opening mechanism, and a toilet seat ring rotatably connected to the mounting base via a second opening mechanism. A control unit and a first communication unit are mounted on the mounting base. The first opening mechanism, the second opening mechanism, and the first communication unit are connected to the control unit. The front end of the cover plate is further provided with a distance sensor, a second communication unit that interacts with the first communication unit, and an energy storage module. The toilet seat ring has a positive charging electrode and a negative charging electrode. The energy storage module has a positive terminal connected to the positive charging electrode and a negative terminal connected to the negative charging electrode.

[0007] Furthermore, both the positive and negative charging electrodes protrude from the toilet seat.

[0008] Furthermore, the positive charging electrode and the negative charging electrode are arranged symmetrically along the central axis of the toilet seat, and the distance between the positive charging electrode and the negative charging electrode is 10cm-15cm.

[0009] Furthermore, both the positive and negative charging electrodes are arc-shaped protrusions that extend beyond the surface of the toilet seat.

[0010] Furthermore, the charging power of the energy storage module through the positive and negative charging electrodes is less than 12V.

[0011] Furthermore, both the positive and negative terminals are metal springs.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a support cover, which is connected to the cover plate, and the distance sensor and energy storage module are fixed to the support cover.

[0013] Furthermore, the distance sensor is an infrared sensor, a capacitive sensor, or a microwave sensor.

[0014] On the other hand, this utility model provides a smart toilet, including a contact-chargeable smart toilet seat as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat includes a mounting base, a cover plate rotatably connected to the mounting base via a first opening mechanism, and a toilet seat ring rotatably connected to the mounting base via a second opening mechanism. A control unit and a first communication unit are disposed on the mounting base. The first opening mechanism, the second opening mechanism, and the first communication unit are connected to the control unit. The front end of the cover plate is also provided with a distance sensor, a second communication unit that interacts with the first communication unit, and an energy storage module. The toilet seat ring is provided with a positive charging electrode and a negative charging electrode. The energy storage module is provided with a positive terminal that connects to the positive charging electrode and a negative terminal that connects to the negative charging electrode. When the cover plate is closed, the positive charging electrode abuts against the positive terminal, and the negative charging electrode abuts against the negative terminal, thereby charging the energy storage module. When the distance sensor is in use, it is powered by the energy storage module. The above power supply method has the advantages of low cost and stable power supply. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the intelligent toilet of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image from direction A.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image from direction B.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the smart toilet seat of this utility model.

[0020] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 1. Mounting base; 2. Seat cover; 3. Toilet seat ring; 31. Positive charging electrode; 32. Negative charging electrode; 4. Distance sensor; 5. Energy storage module; 51. Positive terminal; 52. Negative terminal; 6. Support cover; 7. Toilet body. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is intended to aid in understanding this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a contact-chargeable smart toilet seat is characterized by: a mounting base 1, a cover plate 2 rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 via a first opening mechanism, and a toilet seat ring 3 rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 via a second opening mechanism; a control unit and a first communication unit disposed on the mounting base 1; the first opening mechanism, the second opening mechanism, and the first communication unit are connected to the control unit; the front end of the cover plate 2 is also provided with a distance sensor 4, a second communication unit that interacts with the first communication unit, and an energy storage module 5; the toilet seat ring 3 is provided with a positive charging electrode 31 and a negative charging electrode 32; the energy storage module 5 is provided with a positive terminal 51 that is connected to the positive charging electrode 31 and a negative terminal 52 that is connected to the negative charging electrode 32.

[0024] When the cover plate 2 is closed, the positive charging electrode 31 abuts against the positive terminal 51, and the negative charging electrode 32 abuts against the negative terminal 52, thereby charging the energy storage module 5. When the distance sensor 4 is in use, it is powered by the energy storage module 5. The wired power supply method has the advantages of low cost and stable power supply.

[0025] Both the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 protrude from the toilet seat 3. This design has the advantage of facilitating connection between the positive charging electrode 31 and the positive terminal 51, and between the negative charging electrode 32 and the negative terminal 52 during charging, ensuring stable power transmission and preventing charging interruptions or instability due to poor contact. Furthermore, the relatively smooth surfaces of the protruding positive and negative charging electrodes 31 and 32 allow water to quickly slide off due to surface tension and gravity, reducing the time water spends on the electrode surfaces and thus lowering the likelihood of water simultaneously contacting both electrodes, effectively preventing short circuits caused by water flow.

[0026] Preferably, both the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 are arc-shaped protrusions that protrude from the surface of the toilet seat ring 3, thereby further preventing water from accumulating on the surface of the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32, avoiding affecting the charging effect, improving the surface smoothness of the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32, and accelerating the water flow speed.

[0027] The positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 are symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the toilet seat 3, and the distance between the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 is 10cm-15cm. When a person sits on the toilet seat 3, their legs are naturally separated, and the distance between them is usually greater than 15cm. Based on this ergonomic observation, the distance between the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 is designed to be 10cm-15cm. This design can effectively prevent the user from coming into contact with the positive charging electrode 31 or the negative charging electrode 32 during use, thus avoiding discomfort. In addition, by designing the above distance, it is possible to prevent water from simultaneously contacting the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 when cleaning the toilet, thereby preventing short circuit problems caused by water flow and improving the safety of toilet use.

[0028] The charging power of the energy storage module 5 through the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32 is less than 12V. 12V is generally considered a safe voltage and will not cause serious harm to the human body. Even if a user accidentally comes into contact with the positive charging electrode 31 and the negative charging electrode 32, there will be no risk of electric shock due to the current passing through the human body.

[0029] Both the positive terminal 51 and the negative terminal 52 are metal springs. The metal springs have a certain degree of elasticity, which can ensure that the positive terminal 51 and the positive charging electrode 31, and the negative terminal 52 and the negative charging electrode 32 maintain good contact during charging. Even with slight vibration or displacement, the metal springs can automatically adjust to ensure stable power transmission.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a support cover 6, which is connected to the cover plate 2. The distance sensor 4 and the energy storage module 5 are fixed to the support cover 6, wherein the metal spring of the energy storage module 5 passes through the lower end face of the support cover 6. Through the above arrangement, it does not affect the normal use of the toilet. The support cover 6 and the cover plate 2 cooperate to fix and protect the distance sensor 4 and the energy storage module 5.

[0031] The distance sensor 4 can be an infrared sensor, a capacitive sensor, or a microwave sensor. Infrared sensors, capacitive sensors, and microwave sensors all have the characteristic of fast response, enabling them to detect changes in the target object in a short time, thereby improving the sensitivity of the smart toilet seat in detecting users.

[0032] On the other hand, this utility model provides a smart toilet, including a contact-charging smart toilet seat as described in any of the preceding claims, so that the smart toilet has the advantages of the contact-charging smart toilet seat of this utility model. The specific control steps are as follows:

[0033] In the first state where the lid 2 is closed, when the distance sensor 4 detects that the target user is approaching (i.e., the target user is within the detection range of the distance sensor 4), the proximity signal is transmitted to the control unit through the second communication unit. The control unit then controls the first lid-opening mechanism through the first communication unit to open the lid 2. The control unit also analyzes the user's subsequent hand gesture. The first communication unit, the second communication unit, the first lid-opening mechanism, and the second lid-opening mechanism are all existing technologies in smart toilet control. The first and second communication units can use wired or wireless signal transmission.

[0034] After the toilet seat 2 opens automatically, further detection is needed to determine whether the target user intends to use the toilet in a sitting or standing position. The sitting position is suitable for women defecating or urinating, and for men defecating; the standing position is suitable for men urinating. Specific controls are as follows:

[0035] The distance sensor 4 continuously detects the target user's gestures and transmits these gestures to the control unit via the second communication unit. The control unit, based on the gestures and the opening / closing positions of the toilet seat 2 and toilet lid 3, controls the first opening mechanism, the second opening mechanism, and the flushing mechanism to work collaboratively via the first communication unit. Specifically:

[0036] In the second state where the lid 2 is open, and when the control unit detects that the target user is making a first gesture, it controls the second lid opening mechanism to open the toilet seat 3. This step is mainly applicable to the target user who wants to use the toilet in a standing position, and at this time the toilet seat 3 is opened by controlling the first gesture.

[0037] In the second state where the lid 2 is open, and when the control unit detects that the target user is making a second gesture, it controls the first lid opening mechanism to close the lid 2, and then controls the flushing mechanism to automatically flush. This step is mainly applicable to situations where the target user has finished using the toilet in a sitting position, and at this time, the lid 2 is closed and automatically flushed by controlling the second gesture.

[0038] In the third state, with both the toilet seat 2 and the toilet lid 3 open, and when the control unit detects a third gesture from the target user, it controls the second opening mechanism to close the toilet lid 3, controls the first opening mechanism to close the toilet seat 2, and controls the flushing mechanism to automatically flush. This step is mainly applicable when the target user has finished using the toilet while standing. Automatic flushing can occur before or after the toilet lid 2 is closed; the order is not limited. Preferably, the target user controls the toilet lid 3 to close first, then the toilet seat 2 to close, and finally flushes automatically, preventing splashing of waste during flushing.

[0039] As a further improvement, when the user needs to flush the toilet body 7 during cleaning or in other situations, in the second state where the lid 2 is open or in the third state where both the lid 2 and the toilet seat 3 are open, and when the control unit detects that the target user is making a fourth gesture, the flushing mechanism is controlled to automatically flush.

[0040] Preferably, the first gesture is a downward-to-upward movement of the target user's hand. Therefore, when the target user's hand swings upward, the toilet seat 3 can be opened, allowing the man to urinate.

[0041] The second and third gestures are the target user's gestures moving from top to bottom. Therefore, when the target user's gesture swings from top to bottom, the control unit determines whether the toilet seat 3 is in the closed position through the second lid opening mechanism. If the toilet seat 3 is in the closed position, only the lid 2 is closed, and then flushing is performed. If neither the lid 2 nor the toilet seat 3 is closed, then the toilet seat 3 and the lid 2 are closed sequentially, and then flushing is performed.

[0042] The fourth gesture is a horizontal movement of the target user's gesture. This horizontal movement includes left-right or forward-backward movements, thus avoiding differentiation from the vertical movements of the first, second, and third gestures, preventing confusion between different gestures, improving the accuracy and efficiency of gesture recognition by the control unit, and enhancing the user experience.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting base (1), a cover plate (2) rotatably connected to the mounting base (1) via a first opening mechanism, and a toilet seat ring (3) rotatably connected to the mounting base (1) via a second opening mechanism. A control unit and a first communication unit are disposed on the mounting base (1). The first opening mechanism, the second opening mechanism, and the first communication unit are connected to the control unit. The front end of the cover plate (2) is also provided with a distance sensor (4), a second communication unit that interacts with the first communication unit, and an energy storage module (5). The toilet seat ring (3) is provided with a positive charging electrode (31) and a negative charging electrode (32). The energy storage module (5) is provided with a positive terminal (51) that is connected to the positive charging electrode (31) and a negative terminal (52) that is connected to the negative charging electrode (32).

2. The contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the positive charging electrode (31) and the negative charging electrode (32) protrude from the toilet seat (3).

3. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positive charging electrode (31) and the negative charging electrode (32) are arranged symmetrically along the central axis of the toilet seat (3), and the distance between the positive charging electrode (31) and the negative charging electrode (32) is 10cm-15cm.

4. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the positive charging electrode (31) and the negative charging electrode (32) are arc-shaped protrusions that protrude from the surface of the toilet seat (3).

5. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging power of the energy storage module (5) through the positive charging electrode (31) and the negative charging electrode (32) is less than 12V.

6. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the positive end (51) and the negative end (52) are metal shrapnel.

7. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support cover (6), which is connected to the cover plate (2), and the distance sensor (4) and the energy storage module (5) are fixed to the support cover (6).

8. A contact-chargeable smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance sensor (4) is an infrared sensor, a capacitive sensor, or a microwave sensor.

9. A smart toilet, characterized in that: Including a contact-chargeable smart toilet seat as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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