Intelligent toilet with armrest

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of intelligent closestool with handrail belongs to bathroom sanitary ware technical field.The intelligent closestool with handrail includes base, and closestool cover component is movably connected with base, and support rod is respectively arranged on the outer wall of the both sides of base, and support rod top end is provided with handrail;Handrail one end is horizontal part, and the other end of handrail is the inclined part that is along horizontal plane and is raised, and it is connected by arc transition between horizontal part and inclined part;Horizontal part is connected with support rod, and at least one inclined part is rotatably provided with support frame, and support frame is used to fix walking stick.The handrail design structure is simple, and it is convenient to operate, matches the upper limb range of motion under the sitting posture state of human body, realizes the body torsion angle of user reduction, facilitates to complete the operation of storing and taking walking stick, improves the security of use of old people.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom fixtures technology, and in particular to a smart toilet with handrails. Background Technology

[0002] With the accelerating aging of society, the market demand for age-friendly bathroom products is becoming increasingly prominent. As a core piece of equipment in modern bathroom spaces, the humanized design of smart toilets' auxiliary functions directly impacts the safe user experience for elderly users. While existing smart toilet products have integrated basic functions such as heated seats and automatic cleaning, there is still a significant technological gap in the area of ​​storage for assistive devices (such as canes).

[0003] Currently, most elderly users need to temporarily place their canes while using the toilet. In existing technologies, wall hooks or independent shelves are mainly used to store canes. However, existing technologies have the following drawbacks: (1) The installation position of traditional solutions (such as wall hooks and independent shelves) does not match the range of motion of the upper limbs when the user is sitting. When storing or retrieving the cane, the user needs to perform a waist twisting action of more than 30°, which increases the risk of imbalance for the elderly; (2) The lack of a dedicated fixing structure in traditional solutions results in a high rate of cane slippage, forcing the elderly to perform dangerous retrieval actions in a wet and slippery environment, which poses a safety hazard; (3) Independent shelves or hooks require additional bathroom space and interfere with the flow of movement. Especially when getting up, the user needs to take into account both body balance and cane retrieval, which increases the center of gravity shift and becomes one of the main causes of falls in the bathroom.

[0004] To address the above issues, a smart toilet with handrails was designed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a smart toilet with handrails, which reduces the user's body twisting angle, facilitates the operation of storing and retrieving canes, and improves the safety of elderly users.

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

[0007] A smart toilet with handrails includes a base and a toilet seat assembly movably connected to the base. Support rods are respectively provided on the outer walls of both sides of the base, and handrails are provided at the top of the support rods.

[0008] One end of the handrail is a horizontal part, and the other end of the handrail is an inclined part that curves up along the horizontal plane. The horizontal part and the inclined part are connected by an arc transition.

[0009] The horizontal part is connected to the support rod, and a support frame is rotatably mounted on at least one of the inclined parts, the support frame being used to fix the cane.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the support frame and the inclined portion are parallel to each other, and a C-shaped opening is provided on the support frame, into which the cane is fitted.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the C-shaped opening is covered with a silicone layer, and the surface of the silicone layer is evenly distributed with anti-slip textures.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking component is provided between the support frame and the inclined portion, the locking component being used to lock the support frame to restrict the rotation of the support frame.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the locking component is a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the armrests includes a lower cover and an upper cover;

[0015] The lower cover is disposed at the top of the support rod, the upper cover is detachably disposed at the top of the lower cover, the support frame is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the lower cover, a sealed space is formed between the lower cover and the upper cover, a controller is disposed in the sealed space, and the controller is electrically connected to the toilet seat assembly.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a night light assembly is detachably mounted on the lower cover, and the night light assembly is electrically connected to the controller.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a function panel is detachably mounted on the upper cover, and the function panel is provided with multiple function buttons. The function panel is electrically connected to the controller.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, an alarm button is provided on the side wall of the handrail near the base, and the alarm button is electrically connected to the controller.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the support rod is detachably mounted on the base via a connector.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] (1) This utility model rotatably installs a support frame with a C-shaped opening on the inclined part of the handrail, and fixes the cane through the C-shaped opening on the support frame. This makes the height of the cane storage precisely match the range of motion of the upper limbs in the sitting position, so that the body twisting angle of the user during toilet use is reduced to within the safe threshold, avoiding the risk of falling due to imbalance problems such as bending over and turning over, and improving the safety of the elderly. When the support frame is in use, it can be rotated to the open state and facing the front of the toilet, which is convenient for fixing the cane. When the support frame is not in use, it can be rotated 180° to the retracted state and facing the back of the toilet, reducing the space occupied and avoiding accidental collisions that could injure or damage the support frame when people walk around.

[0022] (2) This utility model uses a silicone layer to cover the C-shaped opening on the support frame and sets anti-slip texture on the surface of the silicone layer to improve the stability after the cane is fixed, reduce the slippage rate of the cane, and avoid the dangerous action of the elderly bending over to pick up in a wet and slippery environment.

[0023] (3) The present invention uses a locking component to fix the position of the support frame, thereby improving the stability of the support frame and the stability of the cane. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments conforming to the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart toilet with handrails in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a smart toilet with handrails in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the support frame in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Base; 2. Toilet seat assembly; 3. Support rod; 4. Handrail; 5. Horizontal section; 6. Inclined section; 7. Support frame; 8. C-shaped opening; 9. Lower cover; 10. Upper cover; 11. Night light assembly; 12. Function panel; 13. Alarm button; 14. Connecting parts. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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. Furthermore, the drawings are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0031] Although relative terms such as "up" and "down" are used in this specification to describe the relative relationship of one component of an icon to another, these terms are used only for convenience, such as according to the orientation of the examples shown in the accompanying drawings. It is understood that if the device of the icon is flipped upside down, the component described as "up" will become the component described as "down." When a structure is "up" of another structure, it may mean that the structure is integrally formed on the other structure, or that the structure is "directly" mounted on the other structure, or that the structure is "indirectly" mounted on the other structure through another structure.

[0032] The terms “a,” “one,” “the,” “the,” and “at least one” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “including” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended inclusion and to mean that there may be other elements / components / etc. in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.; the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc., are used only as markers and are not a limitation on the number of objects.

[0033] This utility model provides a smart toilet with handrails, see [link / reference]. Figure 1 The device includes a base 1 and a toilet seat assembly 2 movably connected to the base 1. Support rods 3 are respectively provided on the outer walls of both sides of the base 1, and a handrail 4 is provided at the top of the support rod 3. One end of the handrail 4 is a horizontal part 5, and the other end of the handrail 4 is an inclined part 6 that is raised along the horizontal plane. The horizontal part 5 and the inclined part 6 are connected by an arc transition. The horizontal part 5 is connected to the support rod 3, and a support frame 7 is rotatably provided on at least one inclined part 6. The support frame 7 is used to fix the cane.

[0034] In this embodiment of the utility model, the smart toilet with handrails consists of a base 1, a toilet seat assembly 2, a support rod 3, a handrail 4, and a support frame 7. The toilet seat assembly 2 is rotatably mounted on the top of the base 1 and includes a toilet seat and multiple functional components. Vertical support rods 3 are respectively installed on the outer walls of both sides of the base 1, and the two support rods 3 are symmetrically installed. The handrail 4 is installed on the top of the support rods 3. The handrail 4 is divided into a horizontal part 5 and an inclined part 6, which are connected by an arc transition. The end of the inclined part 6 away from the horizontal part 5 is raised upward along the horizontal plane. The handrail 4 is connected to the support rod 3 through the horizontal part 5. The support frame 7 is rotatably mounted on at least one inclined part 6. The support frame 7 stores and fixes the cane, reducing the user's body twisting angle.

[0035] Compared to existing wall hooks or independent shelves for storing canes, this smart toilet with handrails mounts a support frame that rotates and is installed on the inclined part of the handrail. By fixing the cane to the support frame, the height of the cane storage is precisely matched to the range of motion of the upper limbs in a sitting position. This reduces the user's body twisting angle during toilet use to within a safe threshold (<15°), avoiding the risk of falls caused by imbalances such as bending over or turning, and improving the safety of elderly users. The device is integrated with the smart toilet body, without occupying additional wall or floor space, avoiding the interference of traditional independent shelves in the bathroom flow, and improving space utilization.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, the support frame 7 can be installed on the inclined portion 6 on one side of the base 1, or it can be installed on the inclined portions 6 on both sides of the base 1.

[0037] In one example, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support frame 7 is rotatably mounted on the inclined part 6 on the right side of the user when using the toilet, so as to facilitate the user to place and use the cane.

[0038] Optionally, the support frame 7 is rotatably mounted on the inclined part 6 via a pivot.

[0039] Optionally, the support frame 7 is rotatably mounted on the inclined part 6 by bolts.

[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support frame 7 and the inclined part 6 are parallel to each other. The support frame 7 has a C-shaped opening 8, and the cane is inserted into the C-shaped opening 8. In this way, the support frame 7 and the C-shaped opening 8 can be tilted upward, which makes it easier for the cane to match the range of motion of the upper limb in a sitting position.

[0041] Understandably, when the support frame 7 is set to an inclined position, elderly people using canes can conveniently place their canes in the C-shaped opening 8 when using the toilet. The canes are fixed in place by the C-shaped opening 8, and the canes are in an inclined position, which improves the stability of the canes. When the elderly person stands up, the inclined canes make it easy for them to use the canes directly, preventing them from being unable to walk after standing up and avoiding the risk of falls caused by imbalance problems such as bending over or turning over, thus improving the safety of the elderly.

[0042] In one embodiment of this invention, the inner wall of the C-shaped opening 8 is covered with a silicone layer, and the surface of the silicone layer is evenly distributed with anti-slip textures. This increases the friction between the cane and the support frame 7, improves the stability of the cane after it is fixed, reduces the slippage rate of the cane, and prevents the elderly from bending over to pick it up in slippery environments.

[0043] In one embodiment of this utility model, a locking component is provided between the support frame 7 and the inclined portion 6, the locking component being used to restrict the rotation of the support frame. This restricts and fixes the position of the support frame 7, improving its stability and the stability of the cane placement. Optionally, there may be two sets of locking components, used to restrict the position of the support frame when it is open and when it is retracted, respectively.

[0044] Optionally, the locking component is a snap-fit ​​structure disposed between the support frame 7 and the inclined portion 6. For example, the snap-fit ​​structure is a combination of a slot and a protrusion, with the slot and protrusion respectively disposed on the support frame 7 and the inclined portion 6. When locked, external force is used to confine the protrusion within the slot to form a snap. When unlocked, the protrusion can be disengaged from the slot by manually rotating the support frame 7.

[0045] Understandably, see Figure 3 When an elderly person uses the toilet, they manually rotate the support frame 7 so that it rotates out from under the inclined part 6, so that the C-shaped opening 8 faces the front of the toilet. The locking component locks the position of the support frame 7. The elderly person places their cane in the C-shaped opening 8. At this time, the support frame 7 is in the open state (a). After the elderly person finishes using the toilet, they take out the cane from the C-shaped opening 8, release the locking component, rotate the support frame 7 so that it rotates 180° to under the inclined part 6, and so that the C-shaped opening 8 faces the back of the toilet. The support frame 7 is then stored, and the locking component locks the position of the support frame 7 again. At this time, the support frame 7 is in the retracted state (b).

[0046] Of course, the C-shaped opening 8 can always be kept facing the front of the toilet, eliminating the need to store the support frame 7 after use, making it convenient for the elderly to use.

[0047] In one embodiment of this utility model, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 At least one grab handle 4 includes a lower cover 9 and an upper cover 10. The lower cover 9 is located at the top of the support rod 3, and the upper cover 10 is detachably located at the top of the lower cover 9. The support frame 7 is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the lower cover 9, forming a sealed space between the lower cover 9 and the upper cover 10. A controller is installed within the sealed space and is electrically connected to the toilet seat assembly 2. A function panel 12 is detachably installed on the upper cover 10, and the function panel 12 has multiple function buttons (such as a music player and a flush button). The function panel 12 is electrically connected to the controller. In this way, the smart toilet can achieve multi-functional operation, making it convenient for users to use.

[0048] Optionally, the controller is electrically connected to multiple functional components.

[0049] Optionally, the controller is a PLC controller.

[0050] Understandably, the support frame 7 can be installed at the bottom of the lower cover 9 or at the top of the upper cover 10. When the support frame 7 is installed at the bottom of the lower cover 9, it can be stored under the lower cover 9, improving the aesthetics of the handrail 4. When the support frame 7 is installed at the top of the upper cover 10, it is convenient for the elderly to open or store the support frame 7.

[0051] In one embodiment of this utility model, see Figure 2 A night light assembly 11 is detachably installed on the lower cover 9, and the night light assembly 11 is electrically connected to the controller. In this way, auxiliary lighting can be provided when using the toilet at night for convenience.

[0052] In one embodiment of this utility model, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 An alarm button 13 is installed on the side wall of the handrail 4 near the base 1, and the alarm button 13 is electrically connected to the controller. In this way, an alarm can be triggered in case of emergency, improving the safety of elderly users.

[0053] In one embodiment of this utility model, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support rod 3 is detachably mounted on the base 1 via the connector 14. This allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the support rod 3, and consequently, quick assembly of the handrail device and the toilet.

[0054] Optionally, the connector 14 is fixedly connected to the support rod 3, and the connector 14 is threadedly connected to the base 1.

[0055] In one embodiment of this utility model, the installation height of the support frame 7 is 20-30cm from the upper surface of the toilet seat, and the angle between the support frame 7 and the horizontal part 5 is 15°-30°.

[0056] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart toilet with armrests, characterized in that, It includes a base (1) and a toilet seat assembly (2) movably connected to the base (1). Support rods (3) are respectively provided on the outer walls on both sides of the base (1), and a handrail (4) is provided at the top of the support rods (3). One end of the handrail (4) is a horizontal part (5), and the other end of the handrail (4) is an inclined part (6) that is raised along the horizontal plane. The horizontal part (5) and the inclined part (6) are connected by an arc transition. The horizontal part (5) is connected to the support rod (3), and a support frame (7) is rotatably provided on at least one of the inclined parts (6), the support frame (7) being used to fix the cane.

2. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (7) is parallel to the inclined part (6), and a C-shaped opening (8) is provided on the support frame (7), and the cane is inserted into the C-shaped opening (8).

3. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the C-shaped opening (8) is covered with a silicone layer, and the surface of the silicone layer is evenly distributed with anti-slip texture.

4. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking component is provided between the support frame (7) and the inclined portion (6), the locking component being used to lock the support frame (7) to restrict the rotation of the support frame (7).

5. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking component is a snap-on structure.

6. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the armrests (4) includes a lower cover (9) and an upper cover (10); The lower cover (9) is located at the top of the support rod (3), and the upper cover (10) is detachably located at the top of the lower cover (9). The support frame (7) is rotatably installed at the bottom of the lower cover (9). A sealed space is formed between the lower cover (9) and the upper cover (10). A controller is provided in the sealed space, and the controller is electrically connected to the toilet seat assembly (2).

7. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 6, characterized in that, A night light assembly (11) is detachably installed on the lower cover (9), and the night light assembly (11) is electrically connected to the controller.

8. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 6, characterized in that, A function panel (12) is detachably installed on the top cover (10). The function panel (12) is provided with multiple function buttons and is electrically connected to the controller.

9. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 6, characterized in that, An alarm button (13) is provided on the side wall of the handrail (4) near the base (1), and the alarm button (13) is electrically connected to the controller.

10. The smart toilet with armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod (3) is detachably mounted on the base (1) via a connector (14).

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