Intelligent toilet residual heat utilization rapid heating module

By installing a heat-conducting plate under the toilet seat and a heat storage ring on the outside of the toilet rim, the problem of rapid heat dissipation in smart toilets is solved, enabling heat recovery and utilization and long-term heating, thus improving the user experience.

CN224344811UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12HEFEI ROYALSTAR ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE GROUP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI ROYALSTAR ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE GROUP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing smart toilets have toilet seat heating systems that generate heat but dissipate it quickly, leading to frequent reheating. Furthermore, the heat is lost directly after hot water flushing, resulting in energy waste.

Method used

A heat-conducting plate is installed under the toilet seat to absorb the heat from the hot water and transfer it to the flushing water. A heat storage ring is installed on the outside of the toilet seat to store the heat from the heating ring. The heat is then dissipated upwards through heat-conducting plates, thus achieving heat energy recovery and utilization.

🎯Benefits of technology

It reduces heat loss, shortens heating time, lowers energy consumption, and ensures that the toilet seat remains heated for extended periods without scalding the user.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of intelligent closestool waste heat utilization rapid heating module, including closestool seat, the closestool seat is fixed on floor, the inside bottom of closestool seat is provided with discharge port, closestool seat inside flushing pipe is connected with the water suction tank of closestool seat rear, the inside of water suction tank is provided with water suction pump and water storage tank, for water suction and store clean water, the upper end surface of closestool seat is rotatably connected with closestool cover and closestool ring by connecting piece, the inboard of closestool ring is provided with heating assembly, and the closestool seat and water suction tank inside are provided with waste heat utilization assembly.The utility model sets up heat-conducting plate below closestool seat, absorbs the heat of used hot water using heat-conducting plate, transfers to not used flushing water to carry out preliminary heating, to realize the recycling of heat energy, reduces heat emission, reduces the time and energy required for heating flushing water simultaneously.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rapid heating technology for smart toilets, specifically a rapid heating module for utilizing waste heat in a smart toilet. Background Technology

[0002] A toilet is a sanitary appliance used for urination, typically made of ceramic, and includes a seat, tank, and drainage system. Its primary function is to flush waste into the sewer system with water, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness. Modern toilet designs emphasize comfort and water conservation, with common types including two-piece, one-piece, and smart toilets. Smart toilets also integrate features such as heated seats, warm water washing, and automatic deodorization, further enhancing the user experience. The widespread use of toilets has greatly improved human living hygiene conditions and is an indispensable infrastructure in modern life.

[0003] To enhance user experience, smart toilets now often include heated toilet seats and hot water washing functions. For heated toilet seats, more advanced heating wire materials and uniform heat conduction technology are used, enabling the toilet seat to quickly heat to a suitable temperature and ensuring even temperature distribution across the entire surface. Meanwhile, the hot water washing function incorporates more precise water temperature sensors and an intelligent control system that monitors and adjusts the washing water temperature in real time, keeping it within a comfortable range for the human body.

[0004] However, the heat generated by the toilet seat heating of modern smart toilets dissipates quickly, requiring the toilet seat to be frequently turned on to heat up. The hot water used after washing is directly discharged, resulting in a large loss of heat and waste. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module includes:

[0008] The toilet seat is fixed to the floor. A drain outlet is located at the bottom of the toilet seat. The flushing pipe inside the toilet seat is connected to a water tank at the back of the toilet seat. The water tank contains a water pump and a storage tank for pumping and storing cleaning water. A toilet lid and toilet seat are rotatably connected to the upper surface of the toilet seat via a connector. A heating element is located inside the toilet seat. Waste heat recovery components are located inside both the toilet seat and the water tank.

[0009] Preferably, the waste heat utilization component includes a heat-conducting plate, one end of which is located at the bottom of the toilet seat and the other end at the bottom of the water tank. A drain pipe is fixedly connected to the drain outlet inside the toilet seat, and a heat insulation ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom of the toilet seat.

[0010] Preferably, the drain pipe is spirally connected to the discharge pipe at the bottom of the heat-conducting plate, the bottom water storage tank of the water tank is wrapped around the outside of the heat-conducting plate, the side length of the water storage tank is greater than the side length of the heat-conducting plate, the water storage tank is connected to the top and bottom of the water storage tank, and a control rod is provided on the side of the water storage tank.

[0011] Preferably, the control rod is slidably connected to the top of the water tank, the lower end of the control rod is slidably connected to the inside of the guide cylinder inside the water tank, a compression spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide cylinder, and the top of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control rod.

[0012] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the side of the control rod (503), the connecting rod passes through the guide cylinder and is fixedly connected to the sealing plug, the sealing plug is slidably connected to the bottom of the water pumping pipe, and a leaking plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water pumping pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the drain plate has drain holes, the drain plate is crescent-shaped, and grooves are formed between the drain plates to allow the connecting rod to pass through.

[0014] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a heating coil, which is installed in a heat storage chamber within a heat storage ring. The heat storage ring is fixed to the bottom of the toilet seat by a buffer pad, which passes through the heat storage ring and connects the heating coil to the toilet seat.

[0015] Preferably, a heat-conducting plate is fixedly connected between the heat storage ring and the top of the toilet seat, and the heat-conducting plate is close to the heat storage chamber and the heating ring.

[0016] Preferably, a control panel is fixedly connected to the side of the toilet seat.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention involves installing a heat-conducting plate under the toilet seat. The heat-conducting plate absorbs the heat from the used hot water and transfers it to the unused flushing water for initial heating, thereby achieving heat energy recovery and utilization, reducing heat emission, and also reducing the time and energy required to heat the flushing water.

[0019] This invention features a heat storage ring on the outside of the heating coil inside the toilet seat. The heat storage ring stores the heat generated by the heating coil, and the different thicknesses of the inner wall of the heat storage ring allow the heat to dissipate upwards. This ensures long-term heating while preventing the toilet seat from burning the user, and eliminates the need for the heating coil to be frequently heated for extended periods. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the heated toilet seat of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cross-section of the heated toilet seat of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the waste heat utilization component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the heat storage box of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plug of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the sealing plug and the drain plate of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Toilet seat; 101-Discharge outlet; 102-Drain pipe; 103-Heat-conducting plate; 104-Discharge pipe; 2-Toilet seat; 201-Heat storage ring; 202-Heating ring; 203-Buffer pad; 204-Heat storage chamber; 205-Heat-conducting plate; 3-Toilet lid; 301-Connector; 4-Control panel; 5-Flush tank; 501-Water storage tank; 502-Flush pipe; 503-Control lever; 504-Connecting rod; 505-Sealing plug; 506-Compression spring; 507-Guide cylinder; 508-Drain plate; 509-Drain hole; 510-Slot; 6-Insulation ring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Example:

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 7This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0031] A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module includes:

[0032] Toilet seat 1, which is fixed to the floor, has a drain outlet 101 at its bottom. The flushing pipe inside the toilet seat 1 is connected to a water tank 5 at the rear of the toilet seat 1. The water tank 5 is equipped with a water pump and a water storage tank 501 for pumping and storing cleaning water. The upper surface of the toilet seat 1 is rotatably connected to a toilet lid 3 and a toilet seat 2 via a connector 301. A heating element is provided inside the toilet seat 2. Waste heat utilization components are provided inside the toilet seat 1 and the water tank 5.

[0033] In this embodiment, the flush tank 5 contains a water tank and a heater, which are common in the prior art. The heater heats the flushing water stored in the water tank at the top of the flush tank 5. When the user flushes, the hot water stored in the tank will flush the inside of the toilet seat 1 through the water pipe. The hot water is directly discharged through the drain outlet 101 at the bottom of the toilet seat 1, and all the heat is discharged, resulting in heat waste. A heat-conducting plate 103 is set at the bottom of the drain pipe 102. The drain pipe 102 is provided with an inclined spiral tube, so that the drain pipe 102 spirally passes through multiple layers of heat-conducting plate 103, so that the drain pipe 102 and the heat-conducting plate 103 are in full contact. The heat-conducting plate 103 absorbs the heat of the discharged hot water and transfers it to the water storage tank 501 sleeved on the other end of the heat-conducting plate 103. The water storage tank 501 is located below the water tank and initially stores the flushing water. The flushing water absorbs the heat of the heat-conducting plate 103, thereby recycling the used flushing water. The residual heat of the hot water is used to preheat the new flushing water. When the hot water in the tank is used up, the control rod 503 will descend, causing it to move downward along the guide cylinder 507 inside the water tank 501, compressing the spring 506. The sealing plug 505, which is connected to the bottom of the control rod 503 via the connecting rod 504, also moves downward with the control rod 503, causing the top of the sealing plug 505 to slide into the drain plate 508. While preventing the sealing plug 505 from detaching, the drain plate 508 will draw water into the water tank under the action of the water pump through the drain hole 509 and the slot 510 formed between the drain plate 508 and the water tank, thereby heating the water. By setting up the water tank 501 and the heat conduction plate 103, the residual heat of the used heated water is recycled and reused in advance, reducing heat waste and the energy required for heating.

[0034] After the water pump draws water into the water tank, the control lever 503 is released and pressed down, and the compressed spring 506 tends to return to its original state, causing the control lever 503 to move upward along the guide cylinder 507 again, thereby causing the sealing plug 505 to move upward along the water leakage plate 508 and the water pumping pipe 502, thereby blocking the water pumping pipe 502 again, and reheating the flushing water inside the water storage tank 501 using the heat-conducting plate 103.

[0035] Specifically, the water storage tank 501 uses heat insulation material.

[0036] Specifically, the waste heat utilization component includes a heat-conducting plate 103, one end of which is located at the bottom of the toilet seat 1 and the other end is located at the bottom of the water tank 5. A drain pipe 102 is fixedly connected to the drain outlet 101 inside the toilet seat 1, and a heat insulation ring 6 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom of the toilet seat 1.

[0037] Specifically, the drain pipe 102 is spirally inserted through the heat-conducting plate 103 and connected to the discharge pipe 104 at the bottom of the heat-conducting plate 103. The bottom water storage tank 501 of the water tank 5 is wrapped around the outside of the heat-conducting plate 103. The side length of the water storage tank 501 is greater than the side length of the heat-conducting plate 103. The water storage tank 501 is connected to the top and bottom of the water tank 502. A control rod 503 is provided on the side of the water storage tank 502.

[0038] Specifically, the control rod 503 is slidably connected to the top of the water tank 5, and the lower end of the control rod 503 is slidably connected to the inside of the guide cylinder 507 inside the water tank 5. A compression spring 506 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide cylinder 507, and the top of the compression spring 506 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control rod 503.

[0039] Specifically, a connecting rod 504 is fixedly connected to the side of the control rod (503). The connecting rod 504 passes through the guide cylinder 507 and is fixedly connected to the sealing plug 505. The sealing plug 505 is slidably connected to the bottom of the water pumping pipe 502. A water leakage plate 508 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water pumping pipe 502.

[0040] Specifically, the drain plate 508 has a drain hole 509, the drain plate 508 is crescent-shaped, and the drain plates 508 form a groove 510 for the connecting rod 504 to pass through.

[0041] In this embodiment, the toilet seat 2 has a heating coil 202 inside. The heating coil 202 is heated by an external power source to heat the toilet seat 2, thereby improving the user experience. However, the heat dissipates relatively quickly, requiring the heating coil 202 to be heated frequently over a long period of time. Therefore, a heat storage ring 201 is fitted over the heating coil 202. The heat storage ring 201 has a heat storage cavity 204 inside, and the heating coil 202 is installed inside the heat storage ring 201. When the heating coil 202 is heated, the heat is accumulated in the heat storage cavity 204, thus preventing the heat from dissipating. The heat cannot dissipate to the outside, so the heating coil 202 does not need to be frequently activated for a long time. The lower and left and right inner walls of the heat storage chamber 204 are thicker, while the upper inner wall is thinner, which will drive the heat to be transferred upwards first. A heat-conducting plate 205 is installed between the upper part of the heat storage coil 201 and the toilet seat 2. The heat-conducting plate 205 absorbs the heat transferred from the upper part of the heat storage coil 201 and heats the upper part of the toilet seat 2. While ensuring long-term heating, the temperature of the toilet seat 2 will not burn the user, and the heating coil does not need to be frequently activated for a long time.

[0042] Specifically, the heating component includes a heating coil 202, which is installed in a heat storage chamber 204 within a heat storage coil 201. The heat storage coil 201 is fixed to the bottom of the toilet seat 2 by a buffer pad 203, which passes through the heat storage coil 201 and the heating coil 202 and connects to the toilet seat 2.

[0043] Specifically, a heat-conducting plate 205 is fixedly connected between the heat storage ring 201 and the top of the toilet seat 2, and the heat-conducting plate 205 is close to the heat storage chamber 204 and the heating ring 202.

[0044] Specifically, a control panel 4 is fixedly connected to the side of the toilet seat 1.

[0045] In use, this invention features a water tank 5 containing a water tank and heater, common in existing technologies. The heater heats the flushing water stored in the water tank at the top of the water tank 5. When the user flushes, the hot water stored in the tank flows through the water pipe to flush the inside of the toilet seat 1. The hot water is then directly discharged through the drain outlet 101 at the bottom of the toilet seat 1, resulting in complete heat loss. A heat-conducting plate 103 is installed at the bottom of the drain pipe 102, and the drain pipe 102 is equipped with an inclined spiral tube, allowing the drain pipe 102 to... A spiral penetrates the multi-layer heat-conducting plate 103, ensuring full contact between the drain pipe 102 and the heat-conducting plate 103. The heat-conducting plate 103 absorbs the heat from the discharged hot water and transfers it to the water storage tank 501, which is located below the water tank. The water storage tank 501 initially stores the flushing water. The flushing water absorbs heat from the heat-conducting plate 103, thus recovering and utilizing the residual heat of the used flushing hot water to initially heat the new flushing water. When the hot water in the tank is used up, the control lever 503 will descend, causing the control lever 503 to move along... As the guide cylinder 507 inside the water tank 501 moves downward, it compresses the spring 506. The sealing plug 505, connected to the bottom of the control rod 503 via the connecting rod 504, also moves downward with the control rod 503. This causes the top of the sealing plug 505 to slide into the drain plate 508. While preventing the sealing plug 505 from detaching, the drain plate 508, along with the drain hole 509 and the slot 510 formed between the drain plate 508, draws water into the water tank under the action of the water pump, thus heating the water. By setting up a water storage tank 501 and a heat conduction plate 103, the rinsing water to be heated first utilizes the residual heat of the already used heated water. After the water pump draws water into the water tank, the control rod 503 is released and pressed down, and the compressed spring 506 tends to return to its original state, driving the control rod 503 to move upward along the guide cylinder 507 again, thereby driving the sealing plug 505 to move upward along the water leakage plate 508 and the water pumping pipe 502, thereby re-blocking the water pumping pipe 502, and reheating the rinsing water inside the water storage tank 501 using the heat conduction plate 103.

[0046] The toilet seat 2 contains a heating coil 202, which is powered by an external power source to heat the toilet seat 2 and improve the user experience. However, the heat dissipates relatively quickly, requiring the heating coil 202 to be heated frequently over extended periods. Therefore, a heat storage ring 201 is fitted over the heating coil 202. The heat storage ring 201 contains a heat storage chamber 204, and the heating coil 202 is installed inside it. When the heating coil 202 is heated, heat accumulates in the heat storage chamber 204, preventing heat from dissipating. The heat is dissipated to the outside, so the heating coil 202 does not need to be frequently activated for a long time. The lower and left and right inner walls of the heat storage chamber 204 are thicker, while the upper inner wall is thinner, which will drive the heat to be transferred upwards first. A heat-conducting plate 205 is installed between the upper part of the heat storage coil 201 and the toilet seat 2. The heat-conducting plate 205 absorbs the heat transferred from the upper part of the heat storage coil 201 and heats the upper part of the toilet seat 2. While ensuring long-term heating, the temperature of the toilet seat 2 will not burn the user, and the heating coil does not need to be heated frequently for a long time.

[0047] All other parts of this utility model not described herein are the same as existing technologies, or are known technologies, or can be implemented using existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module, characterized in that, include: Toilet seat (1), the toilet seat (1) is fixed on the floor, the bottom of the toilet seat (1) is provided with a drain outlet (101), the flush pipe inside the toilet seat (1) is connected to the water tank (5) behind the toilet seat (1), the water tank (5) is provided with a water pump and a water storage tank (501) for pumping and storing clean water, the upper end of the toilet seat (1) is rotatably connected to the toilet lid (3) and the toilet seat (2) through the connector (301), the inner side of the toilet seat (2) is provided with a heating component, and the toilet seat (1) and the water tank (5) are provided with a waste heat utilization component.

2. The intelligent toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waste heat utilization component includes a heat-conducting plate (103), one end of which is located at the bottom of the toilet seat (1) and the other end is located at the bottom of the water tank (5). A drain pipe (102) is fixedly connected to the drain outlet (101) inside the toilet seat (1), and a heat insulation ring (6) is fixedly connected to the outside of the bottom of the toilet seat (1).

3. The intelligent toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain pipe (102) is spirally connected to the discharge pipe (104) at the bottom of the heat-conducting plate (103). The bottom water storage tank (501) of the water tank (5) is wrapped around the outside of the heat-conducting plate (103). The side length of the water storage tank (501) is greater than the side length of the heat-conducting plate (103). The water storage tank (501) is connected to the top and bottom of the water storage tank (501). A control rod (503) is provided on the side of the water storage tank (502).

4. The intelligent toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control rod (503) is slidably connected to the top of the water tank (5), and the lower end of the control rod (503) is slidably connected to the inside of the guide cylinder (507) inside the water tank (5). A compression spring (506) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide cylinder (507), and the top of the compression spring (506) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control rod (503).

5. A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (504) is fixedly connected to the side of the control rod (503). The connecting rod (504) passes through the guide tube (507) and is fixedly connected to the sealing plug (505). The sealing plug (505) is slidably connected to the bottom of the water pumping pipe (502). A water leakage plate (508) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water pumping pipe (502).

6. The intelligent toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drain plate (508) has a drain hole (509) and the drain plate (508) is crescent-shaped. A groove (510) is formed between the drain plates (508) for the connecting rod (504) to pass through.

7. A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component includes a heating coil (202), which is installed in the heat storage chamber (204) inside the heat storage coil (201). The heat storage coil (201) is fixed to the bottom of the toilet seat (2) by a buffer pad (203). The buffer pad (203) passes through the heat storage coil (201) and the heating coil (202) and connects to the toilet seat (2).

8. A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A heat-conducting plate (205) is fixedly connected between the heat storage ring (201) and the top of the toilet seat (2), and the heat-conducting plate (205) is close to the heat storage chamber (204) and the heating ring (202).

9. A smart toilet waste heat utilization rapid heating module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (4) is fixedly connected to the side of the toilet seat (1).