A towel rack with inductive light
By incorporating a light sensor within the towel rack, the problems of insufficient lighting and positioning are solved, providing gentle illumination without the need for turning on the lights, thus improving the user's sleep quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN LOTA INT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing towel racks lack lighting and positioning functions, forcing users to turn on the bathroom light when getting up at night, which affects sleep quality.
A light-sensing component is installed inside the towel rack, including a housing, a power module, a light module, and a sensor module. A light-transmitting window is used to emit a gentle light, and the sensor module triggers the light module to provide illumination and positioning.
It provides lighting and positioning functions that do not require turning on the bathroom light, avoiding glaring light from affecting sleep and improving the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily necessities technology, and more specifically, to a towel rack with sensor-activated light emission. Background Technology
[0002] As people's demands for living standards continue to rise, intelligent and automated household products are constantly appearing in our lives. Towels are an essential hygiene product in daily life, frequently used when entering and leaving the bathroom. However, current towel racks lack the function of providing light for illumination and location. For example, when people get up at night to use a towel in the bathroom, they need to turn on the bathroom light to find it. However, the light from the bathroom light is quite glaring, which can easily make users feel awake and thus affect their ability to fall asleep later when they return to their room.
[0003] In view of this, the applicant hereby submits this application after studying the existing technology. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a sensor-illuminated towel rack, which aims to improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a sensor-activated light-emitting towel rack, comprising a rack body for placing towels, an inner hole for accommodating a light-sensing component on the rack rod, and a cutout on the end of the inner hole away from the wall; the light-sensing component includes a housing and a power module, a light module, and a sensing module disposed within the housing; a light-transmitting window is provided on the end of the housing away from the wall, the light-transmitting window being configured to fit and insert into the cutout, so that when the housing is fitted into the inner hole, the light-transmitting surface of the light-transmitting window can extend from one side of the rack rod; the light module is correspondingly disposed inside the light-transmitting window.
[0006] As a further optimization, the frame also includes a base, and the frame poles are arranged horizontally on the base.
[0007] As a further optimization, the end of the support rod away from the base is provided with a top cover for sealing the opening end of the inner hole. The top cover is axially provided with a through-hole, and a light-emitting cover is provided on the through-hole. The sensing module is correspondingly provided on the inner side of the light-emitting cover.
[0008] As a further optimization, a sealing element is provided between the top cover and the light-emitting cover.
[0009] As a further optimization, the bottom of the top cover is provided with an annular protrusion; the top of the shell is provided with an annular recess, and the annular protrusion can be adapted to fit into the annular recess.
[0010] As a further optimization, a mounting base plate is connected to one end of the base near the wall; the mounting base plate is used to install and fix the frame to the wall.
[0011] As a further optimization, the bottom end of the casing is threaded with a tail cap.
[0012] As a further optimization, the inner sides of the housing are symmetrically provided with slots, and the light module is adapted to and snapped into the slots.
[0013] As a further optimization, the light-transmitting window is designed with a frosted finish.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:
[0015] This application provides a sensor-activated light-emitting towel rack, including a rack body for placing towels. The rack body has an inner hole for accommodating a light-sensing component. The light-sensing component includes a housing with a light-transmitting window and a power module, a light module, and a sensing module disposed within the housing. When a user approaches, the sensing module can trigger the light module, which then emits a gentle light through the frosted light-transmitting window. This provides both positioning and illumination functions while avoiding glaring light that could affect the user's sleep. Using different LED lights can also provide ambient effects to improve the quality of life. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of a sensor-illuminated towel rack according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a sensor-illuminated towel rack according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a sensor-illuminated towel rack according to this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sensor-illuminated towel rack according to this utility model;
[0023] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Frame; 2. Base; 3. Frame pole; 4. Mounting base plate; 5. Inner hole; 6. Cutout; 7. Shell; 8. Light module; 9. Sensor module; 10. Light-transmitting window; 11. Slot; 12. Light-emitting cover; 13. Top cover; 14. Tail cover; 15. Through port; 16. Seal; 17. Annular protrusion; 18. Annular recess; 19. Battery; 20. Negative electrode spring; 21. Negative electrode plate; 22. Conductive sleeve; 23. Rib; 24. Groove; 25. Threaded hole. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0025] Depend on Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a sensor-illuminated towel rack, including a frame 1, the frame 1 including a base 2 and a support rod 3, a mounting plate 4 is provided at the bottom of the base 2, the frame 1 is installed on a wall or the wall surface of other objects through the mounting plate 4, and the horizontally arranged support rod 3 is used to place towels.
[0026] Preferably, the frame 1 has an inner hole 5 on its support rod 3 for accommodating the light sensor component. The end of the inner hole 5 away from the wall is open, and one side has a cutout 6 that connects the inside and outside. The light sensor component includes a housing 7 and a power module, a light module 8, and a sensor module 9 housed within the housing 7. The housing 7 is fitted inside the inner hole 5, and its outer end, corresponding to the cutout 6, has a light-transmitting window 10. The light-transmitting window 10 is designed to fit and insert into the cutout 6, so that when the housing 7 is fitted inside the inner hole 5, the light-transmitting surface of the light-transmitting window 10 can extend from one side of the support rod 3. The light module 8 is connected between the sensor module 9 and the power module. The light module 8 includes an LED light PCB board, LED lights, and other electronic components required for the circuitry; this is prior art and will not be described in detail here. The LED lights are positioned inside the light-transmitting window 10 and emit light outwards through the light-transmitting window 10.
[0027] Preferably, the housing 7 has symmetrical slots 11 on both sides, and the LED light PCB board can be inserted into the slots 11 to fix its position, so that the LED light shines on the light-transmitting window 10.
[0028] Furthermore, it also includes a light-emitting cover 12, a top cover 13, and a tail cover 14. The top cover 13 has a protrusion on its side, which, after installation, abuts against the top of the light-transmitting window 10, reducing light leakage from the side. The top cover 13 also has an axially penetrating opening 15, which can cooperate with the light-emitting cover 12. The light-emitting cover 12 is positioned inside the top cover 13, sealing the opening 15. Preferably, the sensing module 9 is located inside the reflector. In this embodiment, the sensing module 9 is an infrared sensing PCB board. The PCB board has an infrared sensor and other electronic components required for the circuitry, and it also has a connecting groove for fixing and limiting the LED light PCB board. This is existing technology and will not be elaborated upon here. The infrared sensor's sensing direction is perpendicular to the LED light's illumination direction. The infrared sensor, through the light-emitting cover 12, senses when an external user approaches and then transmits a signal to the light module 8 to activate the LED light for downward illumination. Thus, even without turning on the light, the LED light can be triggered when a user approaches, making it convenient for the user to retrieve and use the towel.
[0029] Preferably, the light-transmitting window 10 is frosted. When light is generated, it is emitted through the frosted light-transmitting window 10, which prevents the wall surface from being too bright and dazzling.
[0030] Preferably, a sealing element 16 is provided between the top cover 13 and the light-emitting cover 12. In this embodiment, a sealing ring is used to further seal the opening 15 and achieve a waterproof function. The tail cover 14 is provided at the bottom of the housing 7 by a threaded connection, and a sealing ring can also be provided to enhance the sealing effect.
[0031] Preferably, the bottom of the top cover 13 is provided with an annular protrusion 17; the top of the shell 7 is provided with an annular recess 18, and the annular protrusion 17 can be adapted to fit into the annular recess 18. When the top cover 13 abuts against the shell 7, the annular protrusion 17 and the annular recess 18 are adapted to fit together, thereby sealing the shell 7.
[0032] In this embodiment, the power module includes a battery 19, a negative electrode spring 20, a negative electrode plate 21, and a conductive sleeve 22. The negative electrode plate 21 is disposed on the tail cover 14. The negative electrode spring 20 is disposed between the negative electrode plate 21 and the negative terminal of the battery 19. The conductive sleeve 22 is sleeved on the outside of the battery 19, with one end abutting against the negative electrode plate 21 and the other end electrically connected to the LED light PCB board. At the same time, the other connection end of the LED light PCB board abuts against the positive terminal of the battery 19, thereby providing power. The sensing module 9 transmits power through the circuit on the light module 8, which will not be described in detail here.
[0033] Preferably, in this embodiment, the bottom of the base 2 is provided with a rib 23 for limiting the mounting base plate 4, and is also provided with a groove 24 and a threaded hole 25. When one end of the mounting base plate 4 is fitted into the groove 24, the other end can be fixed by a set screw. The mounting base plate 4 is installed and connected by hooks or bolts on the wall, which will not be described in detail here.
[0034] In summary, this application provides a sensor and LED light inside the towel rack frame 1, which can be triggered to provide light when the user approaches. The light is not glaring through the frosted light-transmitting window 10. Therefore, when the user gets up at night to use a towel, there is no need to turn on the bathroom light, avoiding the glaring light from affecting subsequent sleep. It is also convenient to use, has good automation, and improves the quality of life.
[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An induction light emitting towel rack comprising a rack body for placing a towel, characterized in that, The inner hole of the frame rod of the frame body is provided with a cutout at the end away from the wall surface; the light response assembly comprises a shell, a power module, a light module and a response module arranged in the shell; the end of the shell away from the wall surface is provided with a light-transmitting window, which is configured to be adapted to the cutout for plug-in connection, so that when the shell is arranged in the inner hole, the light-transmitting surface of the light-transmitting window can extend from one side of the frame rod; the light module is arranged on the inner side of the light-transmitting window.
2. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 1 wherein The frame body further comprises a base, and the frame rod is arranged horizontally on the base.
3. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 2 wherein The end of the frame rod away from the base is provided with a top cover for closing the opening end of the inner hole, the top cover is axially provided with a through hole, the through hole is provided with a light-emitting cover, and the response module is arranged on the inner side of the light-emitting cover.
4. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 3 wherein A sealing element is arranged between the top cover and the light-emitting cover.
5. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 3 wherein The bottom of the top cover is provided with an annular protruding part, and the top end of the shell is provided with an annular recessed part, which is adapted to be embedded in the annular protruding part.
6. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 2 wherein The end of the base close to the wall surface is connected with a mounting bottom plate, and the mounting bottom plate is used for mounting and fixing the frame body on the wall surface.
7. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 1 wherein The bottom end of the shell is threadedly connected with a tail cover.
8. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 1 wherein The shell is symmetrically provided with clamping grooves on both sides, and the light module is adapted to be clamped with the clamping grooves.
9. An induction lighted towel rack as defined in claim 1 wherein The light-transmitting window is provided with a frosted surface.