A cover plate base lifting mechanism, a toilet cover plate and an intelligent toilet

Abstract

The application discloses a cover plate base lifting mechanism, a toilet cover plate and an intelligent toilet, belongs to the field of bathroom, and is used for solving the problem of how to improve the convenience of the gap cleaning between the ceramic main body and the base. The lifting mechanism comprises a mounting frame, a sliding piece, a linkage assembly, a fixing assembly and a power source. The bottom end of the sliding piece is slidably arranged on the mounting frame. The linkage assembly comprises a first linkage piece. The bottom end of the first linkage piece is rotatably arranged on the mounting frame, and the top end of the first linkage piece is rotatably connected with the top end of the sliding piece. The power source is used for driving the bottom end of the sliding piece to move from a first position to a second position. The cover plate base is at least partially arranged on the top end of the sliding piece or the first linkage piece. The first position and the second position are sequentially arranged along the direction close to the first linkage piece. When the sliding piece moves from the first position to the second position, the top end of the first linkage piece moves upward, so that the part of the cover plate base arranged on the top end of the sliding piece or the first linkage piece moves upward.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bathroom fixtures, and in particular to a lid base lifting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Smart toilets are common bathroom products, mainly consisting of a ceramic toilet body and a toilet seat. The base of the toilet seat is fixedly connected to the ceramic body, and there is a gap between the ceramic body and the seat. During daily use, water stains, dust, hair, and other impurities will inevitably enter this gap, which can easily lead to odors and affect the appearance over time. To ensure comfort, the gap needs to be cleaned regularly.

[0003] When cleaning a smart toilet, users need to remove the toilet seat entirely from the ceramic body. However, since the base is firmly connected to the ceramic body, it is difficult for ordinary users without assembly experience to operate and is not convenient to clean.

[0004] 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. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This application provides a cover plate base lifting mechanism, which can solve the problem of how to improve the convenience of cleaning the gap between the ceramic body and the base in the prior art.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A cover plate base lifting mechanism is provided, the cover plate base lifting mechanism comprising:

[0010] Mounting rack;

[0011] A slider, the bottom end of which is slidably disposed on the mounting bracket and is capable of sliding between a first position and a second position;

[0012] The linkage component includes a first linkage member, the bottom end of which is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket, and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the sliding member.

[0013] A fixing component is disposed between the mounting bracket and the sliding member or between the mounting bracket and the linkage component, for releasably locking the linkage component and the sliding member so that the bottom end of the sliding member is locked in a first position;

[0014] A power source is provided on the mounting bracket and connected to the sliding member or linkage assembly, for driving the bottom end of the sliding member to move from the first position to the second position when the first position is unlocked;

[0015] The cover plate base is at least partially disposed on the top of the sliding member or the first linkage member; the first position and the second position are arranged sequentially along the direction close to the first linkage member; when the sliding member moves from the first position to the second position, the top of the first linkage member moves upward, so that the portion of the cover plate base disposed on the top of the sliding member or the first linkage member is lifted upward.

[0016] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the power source is a compression spring, the mounting bracket is provided with a fixed seat and a slide rail, the slide rail is parallel to the line connecting the first position and the second position, and a first slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail, the compression spring is disposed between the first slider and the fixed seat; the bottom end of the sliding member is rotatably connected to the first slider.

[0017] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the first slider and the fixed seat are respectively provided with a spring sleeve hole and a collar shaft. The spring sleeve hole and the collar shaft are arranged opposite to each other, and their length direction is parallel to the line connecting the first position and the second position. The two ends of the compression spring are respectively provided in the spring sleeve hole and the collar shaft.

[0018] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage component further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket, and a second slider is disposed at its top end; the slider is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member, and a third slider is disposed at its top end; the third linkage member is slidably disposed on the second slider and the third slider; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member.

[0019] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage component further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; a second slider is provided at the top end of the second linkage member; the sliding member is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member, and a third slider is provided at its top end; the second slider and the third slider are slidably disposed on the third linkage member; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member; the mounting bracket is slidably disposed on a fourth slider and a fifth slider, the sliding direction of the fourth slider and the fifth slider being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider; the bottom end of the first linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fourth slider, and the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fifth slider.

[0020] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage component further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; the sliding member is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member; the mounting bracket is slidably provided with a fourth slider and a fifth slider, the sliding directions of the fourth slider and the fifth slider being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider; the bottom end of the first linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fourth slider, and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the sliding member and the third linkage member, and the rotation center lines are the same; the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fifth slider, and its top end is rotatably connected to the third linkage member; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member.

[0021] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage component further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; the mounting bracket is slidably provided with a fourth slider, the sliding direction of the fourth slider being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider; the slider is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member, and its top end is provided with a second slider; the bottom end of the first linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fourth slider, and its top end is rotatably connected to the second slider; the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket, and its top end is rotatably connected to the third linkage member; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member.

[0022] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the power source is a torsion spring, the bottom end of the first linkage member is connected to the mounting bracket via a rotating shaft, the torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft, and its two ends abut against the mounting bracket and the first linkage member respectively.

[0023] In some embodiments of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the top of the mounting bracket is provided with a groove, and when the bottom end of the sliding member is in the first position, the sliding member, the linkage component, the fixing component and the power source are all disposed in the groove.

[0024] On the other hand, a toilet seat is disclosed, which includes the seat base lifting mechanism described in any one of the above claims, and also includes a seat base.

[0025] On another front, a smart toilet is disclosed, wherein the aforementioned toilet seat of the smart toilet also includes a toilet body, and the mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the toilet body.

[0026] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include at least the following:

[0028] The toilet seat base lifting mechanism, toilet seat, and smart toilet of this application are mounted on the toilet body using a mounting bracket. A power source drives the sliding component and linkage assembly to move, enabling the toilet seat base to switch between a working state and a cleaning state. In the working state, the toilet seat base is ensured to function normally. In the cleaning state, the toilet seat base is raised to a certain height, thereby increasing the gap between the toilet seat base and the toilet body, facilitating cleaning of the gap. Specifically, in the normal use state of the smart toilet, the fixing assembly secures the linkage assembly and the sliding component, fixing the bottom end of the sliding component in the first position. At this time, the toilet seat base is at least partially positioned at the top of the sliding component, in the normal first position, with a small gap between it and the toilet body, meeting daily use needs. When cleaning is needed between the toilet seat base and the toilet body, the user releases the fixing components from the linkage components and the sliding component. The power source then activates, driving the bottom of the sliding component to move from its first position after being released from its fixation. Since the bottom of the first linkage component is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket and its top is rotatably connected to the top of the sliding component, the movement of the bottom of the sliding component causes the first linkage component to rotate, specifically, the top of the first linkage component moves upward. Simultaneously, because the toilet seat base is at least partially located on the top of the sliding component, the upward movement of the top of the first linkage component causes the top of the sliding component to move upward, thus causing the portion of the toilet seat base located on the top of the sliding component to move upward. In other words, after the fixing components are released, the sliding component moves from the first position to the second position under the drive of the power source. At this point, the toilet seat base is lifted, increasing the gap between it and the toilet body. The increased gap provides users with ample operating space, allowing them to easily clean the gap between the seat base and the toilet body using cleaning tools. This eliminates the difficulty in accessing or operating the gap as in the first position, significantly improving cleaning convenience. After cleaning, users can manually or otherwise move the sliding component back from the second position to the first position. Simultaneously, the first linkage component will rotate and reset accordingly. Finally, the fixing component relocks the linkage component and the sliding component, restoring the seat base to its normal working state. Compared to existing smart toilets that require complete disassembly of the toilet seat for cleaning, the seat base lifting mechanism, toilet seat, and smart toilet of this application only require releasing the locking of the fixing component on the linkage component and the sliding component to automatically lift the seat base without requiring complete disassembly, making it much more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0029] 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.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the first position in the embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the first position in the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the second position in the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the second position in the embodiment;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the example, which uses a compression spring as the driving source;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the example, which uses a torsion spring as the driving source;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second implementation of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the embodiment;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the third implementation of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the embodiments;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth implementation of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the embodiments;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the examples.

[0040] Figure label:

[0041] Mounting bracket 100, first slider 110, spring sleeve hole 111, fixing seat 120, collar sleeve shaft 121, slide rail 130, fourth slider 140, fifth slider 150, groove 160;

[0042] Slider 200, third slider 210;

[0043] First linkage component 310, second linkage component 320, third linkage component 330, second slider 340;

[0044] Fixing component 400, pin 410;

[0045] Power source 500, compression spring 510, torsion spring 520;

[0046] Cover plate base 600;

[0047] Toilet seat 700;

[0048] Toilet body 800.

[0049] The accompanying drawings illustrate 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 particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0051] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0052] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary implementations / embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details that provide ways in which the technical concepts of this disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of various implementations / embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of this disclosure.

[0053] The use of crosshairs and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to clarify the boundaries between adjacent components. Thus, unless otherwise stated, the presence or absence of crosshairs or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the illustrated components, or any other characteristics, properties, etc., of the components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

[0054] When cleaning a smart toilet, users need to remove the toilet seat entirely from the ceramic body. However, since the base is firmly connected to the ceramic body, it is difficult for ordinary users without assembly experience to operate and is not convenient to clean.

[0055] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this embodiment provides a cover plate base lifting mechanism.

[0056] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the first position in the embodiment. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the first position in the embodiment. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the second position in the embodiment. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the second position in the embodiment. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the example, which uses a compression spring as the driving source.

[0057] See Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a cover plate base lifting mechanism, which includes: a mounting bracket 100, a sliding member 200, a linkage component, a fixing component 400, and a power source 500.

[0058] Mounting bracket 100 is used to install on toilet body 800, serving as the mounting base for sliding component 200, linkage component, fixing component 400, and power source 500.

[0059] The bottom end of the slider 200 is slidably disposed on the mounting bracket 100 and can slide between a first position and a second position.

[0060] The linkage component includes a first linkage member 310, the bottom end of which is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket 100, and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the sliding member 200.

[0061] A fixing component 400 is disposed between the mounting bracket 100 and the slider 200 or between the mounting bracket 100 and the linkage component, for releasably locking the linkage component and the slider 200 so that the bottom end of the slider 200 is locked in a first position.

[0062] The power source 500 is mounted on the mounting bracket 100 and connected to the slider 200 or the linkage assembly, and is used to drive the bottom end of the slider 200 to move from the first position to the second position when the first position is unlocked.

[0063] The cover plate base 600 is at least partially disposed on the top of the slider 200 or the first linkage 310; the first position and the second position are arranged sequentially along the direction close to the first linkage 310; when the slider 200 moves from the first position to the second position, the top of the first linkage 310 moves upward, so that the portion of the cover plate base 600 disposed on the top of the slider 200 moves upward.

[0064] The above technical solution's seat base lifting mechanism, toilet seat 700, and smart toilet are driven by power source 500 to move sliding component 200 and linkage components, realizing the switching between working state and cleaning state of seat base 600. In working state, the seat base 600 is ensured to be used normally. In cleaning state, the seat base 600 is raised to a certain height, thereby increasing the gap between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800, making it convenient for users to clean the gap.

[0065] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, to improve the stability and accuracy of the sliding of the bottom end of the slider 200, a slide rail 130 is provided on the mounting bracket 100 of the cover plate base lifting mechanism. The extending direction of the slide rail 130 is parallel to the line connecting the first position and the second position. The bottom end of the slider 200 is connected to the first slider 110 via a pivot. The first slider 110 is slidably embedded in the slide rail 130, allowing the slider 200 to move along the slide rail 130 between the first position and the second position.

[0066] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, which uses a torsion spring as the driving source. In the first embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage component only includes the first linkage member 310, and the driving source can be a compression spring 510 or a torsion spring 520.

[0067] For example, such as Figure 2 , 5 As shown, the driving source is a compression spring 510. The mounting bracket 100 is provided with a fixed seat 120. A spring sleeve hole 111 and a collar shaft 121 are respectively provided on the first slider 110 and the fixed seat 120. The spring sleeve hole 111 and the collar shaft 121 are arranged opposite to each other, and their length direction is parallel to the line connecting the first position and the second position. The compression spring 510 is placed between the first slider 110 and the fixed seat 120, so that both ends of the compression spring 510 are respectively sleeved in the spring sleeve hole 111 and on the collar shaft 121. Under normal operating conditions, the compression spring 510 is in a certain compressed state, and its fixing component 400 fixes the sliding member 200 in the first position. When it is necessary to clean the gap between the toilet seat base 600 and the toilet body 800, the locking of the fixing component 400 on the linkage component and the sliding member 200 is released, and the elastic force of the compression spring 510 begins to exert its effect, pushing the first slider 110 to slide along the slide rail 130, thereby moving the sliding member 200 from the first position to the second position.

[0068] For example, such as Figure 6As shown, the power source 500 is a torsion spring 520. The bottom end of the first linkage 310 is connected to the mounting bracket 100 via a rotating shaft. The torsion spring 520 is mounted on the rotating shaft, and its two ends abut against the mounting bracket 100 and the first linkage 310, respectively. Under normal operating conditions, the torsion spring 520 is in a certain torsional state, and its fixing component 400 fixes the first linkage 310 and the sliding component 200 in a first position. When cleaning is required, the locking of the fixing component 400 is released, and the torsional force of the torsion spring 520 begins to exert its effect, pushing the first linkage 310 to rotate, thereby driving the sliding component 200 to move from the first position to the second position, causing the cover plate base 600 to be lifted, facilitating cleaning of the gap.

[0069] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in the first embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, one end of the cover plate base 600 is connected to the mounting bracket 100 via a pivot, and the other end is directly or indirectly supported on the top of the sliding member 200. When the sliding member 200 moves to the second position, the cover plate base 600 rotates under the drive of the sliding member 200, and one end of it is lifted, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the gap.

[0070] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second implementation of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the embodiment.

[0071] See Figure 7 As shown, in the second embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage assembly of the cover plate base lifting mechanism includes a first linkage member 310, a second linkage member 320, and a third linkage member 330. A corresponding mounting structure is provided on the mounting bracket 100, and the bottom end of the first linkage member 310 is rotatably mounted on this mounting structure. The bottom end of the second linkage member 320 is also rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 100, and its top end is provided with a second slider 340. A slider 200 is located between the first linkage member 310 and the second linkage member 320. The top end of the slider 200 is provided with a third slider 210, and its bottom end is rotatably mounted on a first slider 110 on the mounting bracket 100, and is driven to move by a spring 510 on the fixed seat 120. The third linkage member 330 adopts a structure similar to a sliding rod, and has a groove or track on which the second slider 340 and the third slider 210 can slide. The second slider 340 and the third slider 210 are slidably mounted on the third linkage member 330. The cover plate base 600 is fixedly installed on the third linkage component 330.

[0072] When the sliding member 200 moves during operation, the relative sliding and rotation between the first linkage member 310, the second linkage member 320 and the third linkage member 330 drives the third linkage member 330 to move, thereby lifting the seat base 600 and facilitating the cleaning of the gap between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800.

[0073] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the third implementation of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the embodiments.

[0074] See Figure 8 As shown, in the third embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage assembly includes a first linkage member 310, a second linkage member 320, and a third linkage member 330. A fourth slider 140 and a fifth slider 150 are slidably mounted on the mounting bracket 100, such as by means of a slide rail or slide groove. The sliding direction of the fourth slider 140 and the fifth slider 150 is parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider 110. The bottom end of the first linkage member 310 is rotatably mounted on the fourth slider 140, and the bottom end of the second linkage member 320 is rotatably mounted on the fifth slider 150. A second slider 340 is provided at the top end of the second linkage member 320. A slider 200 is located between the first linkage member 310 and the second linkage member 320, and its top end is provided with a third slider 210. The second slider 340 and the third slider 210 are slidably mounted on the third linkage member 330, and the cover plate base 600 is mounted on the third linkage member 330.

[0075] When cleaning is required, the sliding member 200 moves, and through the coordinated movement of the first linkage member 310, the second linkage member 320 and the third linkage member 330, the third linkage member 330 drives the seat base 600 to lift, so as to facilitate cleaning of the gap between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800.

[0076] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth implementation of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the embodiments.

[0077] See Figure 9 As shown, in the fourth embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage assembly includes a first linkage member 310, a second linkage member 320, and a third linkage member 330. A fourth slider 140 and a fifth slider 150 are slidably disposed on the mounting bracket 100, their sliding directions being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider 110. The bottom end of the first linkage member 310 is rotatably mounted on the fourth slider 140, and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the slider 200 and the third linkage member 330, with their rotation center lines being the same. The bottom end of the second linkage member 320 is rotatably mounted on the fifth slider 150, and its top end is rotatably connected to the third linkage member 330. The cover plate base 600 is mounted on the third linkage member 330.

[0078] During operation, the movement of the sliding member 200 will drive the movement of the first linkage member 310 and the second linkage member 320, which in turn will lift the cover base 600 through the third linkage member 330, providing sufficient space for the cleaning operation.

[0079] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism in the examples.

[0080] See Figure 10 As shown, in the fifth embodiment of the cover plate base lifting mechanism, the linkage assembly includes a first linkage member 310, a second linkage member 320, and a third linkage member 330. A fourth slider 140 is slidably disposed on the mounting bracket 100, and the sliding direction of the fourth slider 140 is parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider 110. A slider 200 is located between the first linkage member 310 and the second linkage member 320, and a second slider 210 is disposed at its top. The bottom end of the first linkage member 310 is rotatably mounted on the fourth slider 140, and its top end is rotatably connected to the second slider 210. The bottom end of the second linkage member 320 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 100, and its top end is rotatably connected to the third linkage member 330. The cover plate base 600 is mounted on the third linkage member 330.

[0081] When it is necessary to clean the gap between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800, the sliding member 200 moves, and through the linkage between the first linkage member 310, the second linkage member 320 and the third linkage member 330, the seat base 600 can be lifted to facilitate cleaning of the gap.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the cover plate base 600 can be installed on the third linkage member 330 by bolts or clips, so that it moves synchronously with the third linkage member 330.

[0083] The aforementioned rotatable connection can be achieved using existing methods, such as a shaft connection. The rotation center lines at the rotatable connections between the aforementioned slider 200, linkage assembly, and slider are parallel to each other.

[0084] The fixing component 400 can use existing mechanisms with locking functions for rotating or sliding parts, such as snap-fit ​​or pin mechanisms. As shown in Figure 2, taking the pin mechanism as an example, the pin mechanism includes a pin 410 mounted on the mounting bracket 100, and a pin hole is provided on either the sliding part 200 or any of the linkage components. The pin 410 is inserted into the pin hole to prevent the sliding part 200 from sliding or to prevent any of the linkage components from rotating, thereby locking the sliding part 200 and the linkage component. To unlock, simply pull the pin 410 out of the pin hole.

[0085] The mounting bracket 100 has a groove 160 on its top. When the bottom of the sliding member 200 is in the first position, the sliding member 200, the linkage component, the fixing component 400 and the power source 500 are all located in the groove 160 and will not protrude from the top of the mounting bracket 100. This makes the upper end of the seat base lifting mechanism flatter and similar in size and appearance to the mounting base of the existing toilet seat 700.

[0086] This embodiment discloses a toilet seat 700, which includes a seat base lifting mechanism and a seat base 600 as described in any of the above embodiments. The seat base lifting mechanism provides the seat base 600 with lifting and moving functions. When it is necessary to clean the gap between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800, the seat base 600 can be lifted by the action of the seat base lifting mechanism, making it convenient for the user to perform the cleaning operation.

[0087] This embodiment discloses a smart toilet, which includes the aforementioned toilet seat 700 and toilet body 800. The mounting bracket 100 is fixedly installed on the toilet body 800 using a suitable installation method. In daily use, the toilet seat 700 operates normally; when cleaning is required between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800, the seat base lifting mechanism in the toilet seat 700 lifts the seat base 600, providing convenient cleaning conditions for the user and ensuring the hygiene and user experience of the toilet.

[0088] In summary, under normal use conditions, the toilet seat base lifting mechanism, toilet seat 700, and smart toilet of this application fix the linkage component 400 and the sliding component 200, so that the bottom end of the sliding component 200 is fixed in the first position. At this time, the toilet seat base 600 is at least partially located at the top of the sliding component 200, in the normal first position, with a small gap between it and the toilet body 800, which meets the needs of daily use. When cleaning is required between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800, the user releases the fixing component 400 from the linkage component and the sliding component 200. The power source 500 starts working, and driven by the power source 500, the bottom end of the sliding component 200 begins to move after being released from the first position. Since the bottom end of the first linkage component 310 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 100 and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the sliding component 200, when the bottom end of the sliding component 200 moves, it will drive the first linkage component 310 to rotate. Specifically, the top end of the first linkage component 310 moves upward. At the same time, since the seat base 600 is at least partially located on the top end of the sliding component 200, as the top end of the first linkage component 310 moves upward, it will drive the top end of the sliding component 200 to move upward, thereby causing the portion of the seat base 600 located on the top end of the sliding component 200 to move upward. In other words, after the fixing component 400 is unlocked, the sliding component 200 moves from the first position to the second position under the drive of the drive source. At this time, the seat base 600 is lifted, increasing the gap between it and the toilet body 800. The increased gap provides the user with sufficient operating space, allowing the user to easily clean the gap between the seat base 600 and the toilet body 800 using cleaning tools, without the difficulty of access or operation as in the first position, greatly improving the convenience of cleaning. After cleaning, the user can manually or through other means move the sliding component 200 back from the second position to the first position. At the same time, the first linkage component 310 will also rotate and reset accordingly. Finally, the fixing component 400 relocks the linkage component and the sliding component 200, restoring the seat base 600 to its normal working state.

[0089] Compared to existing smart toilets that require the toilet seat 700 to be completely disassembled for cleaning, the seat base lifting mechanism, toilet seat 700, and smart toilet of this application only need to release the locking of the fixing component 400 to the linkage and sliding component 200 to automatically lift the seat base 600 without the need for complete disassembly, making it more convenient to use.

[0090] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example is included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.

[0091] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0092] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A cover plate base lifting mechanism, characterized in that, include: Mounting rack; A slider, the bottom end of which is slidably disposed on the mounting bracket and is capable of sliding between a first position and a second position; The linkage component includes a first linkage member, the bottom end of which is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket, and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the sliding member. A fixing component is disposed between the mounting bracket and the sliding member or between the mounting bracket and the linkage component, for releasably locking the linkage component and the sliding member so that the bottom end of the sliding member is locked in a first position; A power source is provided on the mounting bracket and connected to the sliding member or linkage assembly, for driving the bottom end of the sliding member to move from the first position to the second position when the first position is unlocked; The cover plate base is at least partially disposed on the top of the sliding member or the first linkage member; the first position and the second position are arranged sequentially along the direction close to the first linkage member; when the sliding member moves from the first position to the second position, the top of the first linkage member moves upward, so that the portion of the cover plate base disposed on the top of the sliding member or the first linkage member is lifted upward.

2. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power source is a compression spring. The mounting bracket is provided with a fixed seat and a slide rail. The slide rail is parallel to the line connecting the first position and the second position, and a first slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The compression spring is disposed between the first slider and the fixed seat. The bottom end of the slider is rotatably connected to the first slider.

3. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage assembly further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket, and a second slider is disposed on its top end; the slider is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member, and a third slider is disposed on its top end; the third linkage member is slidably disposed on the second slider and the third slider; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member.

4. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage assembly further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; a second slider is provided at the top of the second linkage member; the slider is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member, and a third slider is provided at its top; the second slider and the third slider are slidably disposed on the third linkage member; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member; the mounting bracket is slidably disposed on a fourth slider and a fifth slider, the sliding direction of the fourth slider and the fifth slider being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider; the bottom end of the first linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fourth slider, and the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fifth slider.

5. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage assembly further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; the sliding member is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member; the mounting bracket is slidably provided with a fourth slider and a fifth slider, the sliding directions of the fourth slider and the fifth slider being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider; the bottom end of the first linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fourth slider, and its top end is rotatably connected to the top end of the sliding member and the third linkage member, and the rotation center lines are the same; the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fifth slider, and its top end is rotatably connected to the third linkage member; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member.

6. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage assembly further includes a second linkage member and a third linkage member; the mounting bracket is slidably provided with a fourth slider, the sliding direction of the fourth slider being parallel to the sliding direction of the first slider; the slider is located between the first linkage member and the second linkage member, and its top end is provided with a second slider; the bottom end of the first linkage member is rotatably disposed on the fourth slider, and its top end is rotatably connected to the second slider; the bottom end of the second linkage member is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket, and its top end is rotatably connected to the third linkage member; the cover plate base is disposed on the third linkage member.

7. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has a groove on its top. When the bottom end of the sliding member is in the first position, the sliding member, the linkage component, the fixing component, and the power source are all disposed in the groove.

8. The cover plate base lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power source is a torsion spring. The bottom end of the first linkage is connected to the mounting bracket via a rotating shaft. The torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft, and its two ends abut against the mounting bracket and the first linkage respectively.

9. A toilet seat, characterized in that, The toilet seat includes the seat base lifting mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and also includes the seat base.

10. A smart toilet, characterized in that, The smart toilet includes the toilet seat as described in claim 9, and also includes a toilet body, with the mounting bracket fixedly installed on the toilet body.

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