A toilet self-cleaning device

By designing a toilet self-cleaning device, which uses floating components to control the addition and dispensing of toilet cleaner, the problems of water pump corrosion and pipe blockage are solved, and the toilet cleaning function is automated and controllable.

CN224395702UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23CHAOZHOU DAN SANITARY WARE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHAOZHOU DAN SANITARY WARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing automatic toilet cleaning solutions using concentrated toilet cleaner, the water pump drawing the toilet cleaner liquid is prone to corroding the internal metal parts of the pump, and when not in use for a long time, it is easy for the liquid to solidify in the pipes, causing blockages and resulting in malfunction.

Method used

Design a toilet self-cleaning device that uses a floating component to automatically control the addition and dispensing of toilet cleaner based on changes in the water level in the tank. Through the cooperation of storage components, mixing components, and sealing components, the device avoids the use of water pumps and pipes, achieving fully automated control.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the corrosive effects of toilet cleaner on the water pump, prevents pipe blockage, and achieves automation and controllability of the toilet cleaning function.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of closestool self-cleaning devices, including storage assembly, including the liquid outlet passage of being opened in bottom;Mixing liquid component, including the liquid inlet hole of being opened in top and the liquid outlet hole of being opened in bottom;Sealing assembly, one end movably connected in the mixing liquid box inside;Floating component, the floating component is connected with one end of the sealing assembly, and the floating component is hinged with the mixing liquid box, the floating component drives the sealing assembly to move along axial direction and blocks the liquid inlet hole or liquid outlet hole when rotating.The utility model is lifted according to closestool water tank water level by floating component, to drive sealing assembly movement, to realize the effect of automatically adding cleaning agent in closestool water tank, cancel the use of connecting pipeline and metal electronic component water pump, can avoid the influence caused by the corrosiveness of cleaning spirit concentrate on function realization, and cleaning spirit concentrate can be automatically controlled extraction and release according to water tank water level change.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of toilet cleaning structure technology, and in particular to a toilet self-cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] The existing automatic toilet cleaning solution using concentrated toilet cleaner works by having a water pump draw concentrated toilet cleaner liquid into the water tank. When the flushing function is not activated, the toilet cleaner will act inside the water tank to clean it; when the flushing function is activated, the toilet cleaner liquid will be flushed into the toilet bowl with the water in the tank to clean the toilet bowl.

[0003] Using a water pump to extract toilet cleaner liquid for cleaning has the following problems: 1. To remove urine scale and other stains, concentrated toilet cleaner needs to be acidic, which makes it corrosive. When the water pump extracts it, it can easily corrode the internal metal parts of the pump, causing pump malfunction and rendering the toilet cleaning function ineffective. 2. If the concentrated toilet cleaner is not used for a long time, it can easily lose water and condense in the pipes, causing blockages and further damaging the pump and rendering the toilet cleaning function ineffective. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a toilet self-cleaning device to solve one of the technical problems recognized by the inventors.

[0005] This disclosure provides a toilet self-cleaning device, including a storage component, including a liquid outlet channel opened at the bottom;

[0006] A mixing assembly, including an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom;

[0007] A sealing assembly, one end of which is movably connected to the inside of the mixing box;

[0008] A floating component is connected to one end of the sealing assembly and is hinged to the mixing box. When the floating component rotates, it drives the sealing assembly to move axially to block the inlet or outlet of the liquid.

[0009] Preferably, the storage component includes a storage box and a top cover, the liquid outlet channel is located at the bottom of the storage box, the top cover is detachably connected to the top of the storage box, and the top cover has a liquid filling port.

[0010] Preferably, the mixing assembly includes a mixing box and a base. One end of the mixing box is detachably connected to the outlet channel. The inlet is located at one end of the mixing box embedded in the outlet channel. The base is embedded inside the mixing box to form a mixing space with the mixing box. The outlet is located at the bottom of the base. A hinge seat is provided on the outside of the mixing box. One end of the floating component is hinged to the hinge seat.

[0011] Preferably, a first sealing ring is fitted on the upper part of the mixing box, and the first sealing ring is disposed against the inner wall of the liquid outlet channel to seal the gap between the mixing box and the liquid outlet channel.

[0012] Preferably, a second sealing ring is fitted on the outer side of the base, and the second sealing ring is abutted against the inner wall of the mixing box to seal the gap between the mixing box and the base.

[0013] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes a sealing plug and a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod passes through the liquid outlet and is movably connected to the mixing box. The other end of the connecting rod is connected to the floating component. The sealing plug is detachably connected to the end of the connecting rod located inside the mixing box.

[0014] Preferably, the floating component includes a float, a connector is fixedly connected to the outer side of the float, the end of the connector is hinged to the hinge seat, a locking interface is provided in the middle of the connector, and the bottom end of the connecting rod is connected to the locking interface.

[0015] The main beneficial effects of this disclosure are as follows: This utility model uses a floating component to rise and fall according to the water level in the toilet tank, thereby driving the sealing component to move, thus realizing the automatic addition of toilet cleaner to the toilet tank. It eliminates the use of connecting pipes and metal electronic components and water pumps, avoiding the impact of the corrosiveness of the concentrated toilet cleaner solution on the function. Furthermore, it can automatically control the extraction and dispensing of the concentrated toilet cleaner solution according to changes in the water level in the tank, achieving full automation and improving controllability.

[0016] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are for illustrative purposes and do not necessarily limit the scope of this disclosure. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the subject matter of this disclosure. Furthermore, the specification and drawings serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the toilet self-cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the toilet self-cleaning device according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the toilet self-cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a state diagram of the device during high water levels according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the state of the device at low water levels according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Icons: 100-Storage component; 101-Storage box; 1011-Discharge channel; 102-Top cover; 1021-Adding port; 200-Mixing component; 201-Mixing box; 2011-Inlet port; 2012-Hinge seat; 202-Base; 2021-Discharge port; 300-Sealing component; 301-Connecting rod; 302-Sealing plug; 400-Floating component; 401-Float; 402-Connector; 403-Snap-on interface; 501-First sealing ring; 502-Second sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments.

[0025] Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0026] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Example

[0029] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a toilet self-cleaning device, including a storage component 100, including a liquid outlet channel 1011 opened at the bottom; a mixing component 200, including a liquid inlet 2011 opened at the top and a liquid outlet 2021 opened at the bottom; a sealing component 300, one end of which is movably connected to the inside of the mixing box 201; and a floating component 400, one end of which is connected to the sealing component 300 and is hinged to the mixing box 201. When the floating component 400 rotates, it drives the sealing component 300 to move axially to block the liquid inlet 2011 or the liquid outlet 2021.

[0030] This device is installed inside a toilet tank. The storage component 100 is installed at the top of the toilet tank and stores toilet cleaning fluid, such as commercially available concentrated toilet cleaner. The floating component 400, through changes in the water level in the toilet tank, drives the sealing component 300 to move axially, thereby sealing the inlet hole 2011 or the outlet hole 2021. Specifically, when the user flushes the toilet, the water level in the tank drops. The floating component 400 follows the water level and rotates around its hinge with the mixing component 200, causing the sealing component 300 to move downwards. At this point, the sealing component 300 moves away from the inlet hole 2011. The inlet hole 2011 is opened, and the sealing component 300 moves downward to block the outlet hole 2021. The inlet hole 2011 is opened, and the sealing component 300 moves downward to open the inlet hole 2011, allowing the cleaning fluid in the storage component 100 to flow into the mixing component 200. After flushing the toilet, water is automatically added to the toilet tank. At this time, the floating component 400 moves upward with the rise in water level, driving the sealing component 300 to move upward. At this time, the sealing component 300 opens the outlet hole 2021 and closes the inlet hole 2011. The cleaning fluid that was just drawn into the mixing component 200 flows into the toilet tank from the outlet hole 2021 and mixes evenly with the water in the toilet tank, waiting to clean the toilet together when flushed next time.

[0031] Specifically, the storage assembly 100 includes a storage box 101 and a top cover 102. The top cover 102 is used to cover the top opening of the storage box 101, sealing it to form an internal liquid outlet space. The top cover 102 is provided with mounting bolt holes around its perimeter for installing the device inside the toilet tank. The liquid outlet channel 1011 is located at the lowest end of the storage box 101, allowing the cleaning liquid to flow through the liquid outlet channel 1011 by its own gravity. The top of the top cover 102 is provided with a liquid filling port 1021 for replenishing the cleaning liquid.

[0032] Specifically, the mixing assembly 200 includes a mixing box 201 and a base 202. The mixing box 201 has a snap-fit ​​structure at one end near the outlet channel 1011, which is fixed to the outlet channel 1011 by snap-fit. The mixing box 201 has an inlet hole 2011 at one end embedded in the outlet channel 1011, allowing the cleaning liquid to enter the mixing box 201 through the outlet channel 1011 and the inlet hole 2011. The base 202 is embedded in the mixing box 201 and is connected to the mixing box 201 by an interference fit, forming a mixing space for temporary storage of the cleaning liquid. The outlet hole 2021 is opened at the bottom end of the base 202. The sealing assembly 300 is disposed through the outlet hole 2021 and extends into the mixing space. A hinge seat 2012 is provided on the outside of the mixing box 201, and one end of the floating component 400 is hinged to the hinge seat 2012.

[0033] Furthermore, a first sealing ring 501 is fitted onto the upper part of the mixing box 201. The first sealing ring 501 abuts against the inner wall of the liquid outlet channel 1011 to seal the gap between the mixing box 201 and the liquid outlet channel 1011. By filling the gap between the mixing box 201 and the liquid outlet channel 1011 with the first sealing ring 501, the cleaning liquid is prevented from leaking out of the gap, allowing it to enter the mixing box 201 only through the liquid inlet 2011.

[0034] Furthermore, a second sealing ring 502 is fitted onto the outer side of the base 202. The second sealing ring 502 abuts against the inner wall of the mixing box 201 to seal the gap between the mixing box 201 and the base 202. By filling the gap between the mixing box 201 and the base 202 with the second sealing ring 502, the sealing performance is improved.

[0035] Specifically, the sealing assembly 300 includes a sealing plug 302 and a connecting rod 301. One end of the connecting rod 301 passes through the liquid outlet 2021 and is movably connected to the mixing box 201. The diameter of the connecting rod 301 is smaller than the diameter of the liquid outlet 2021, leaving space between the connecting rod 301 and the liquid outlet 2021 to allow the cleaning fluid to pass through. The other end of the connecting rod 301 is connected to the floating component 400. The floating component 400 raises and lowers the connecting rod 301. The sealing plug 302 is detachably connected to the end of the connecting rod 301 located inside the mixing box 201. The sealing plug 302 has a connecting groove inside. The top end of the connecting rod 301 is inserted into the groove inside the sealing plug 302 for fixation. The connection can be made by snap-fit ​​or interference fit, so that the sealing plug 302 can move axially with the connecting rod 301.

[0036] Specifically, the floating component 400 includes a float 401, which provides buoyancy. A connector 402 is integrally formed on the outer side of the float 401. The end of the connector 402 is hinged to the hinge seat 2012. A locking interface 403 is provided in the middle of the connector 402, and the bottom end of the connecting rod 301 is connected to the locking interface 403. The bottom end of the connecting rod 301 is locked within the locking interface 403 and has a certain amount of room to move, preventing it from getting stuck.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Cleaning fluid is added to the storage box 101. Initially, the water level in the toilet tank is high. At this time, the sealing plug 302 blocks the inlet hole 2011, and the outlet hole 2021 is open. Figure 4 As shown, when flushing the toilet, the water level in the toilet tank drops. At this time, the float 400 descends with the water level, causing the connecting rod 301 to descend as well. The sealing plug 302 moves downwards, opening the inlet port 2011 and closing the outlet port 2021. At this point, the cleaning fluid in the storage box 101 enters the mixing box 201 from the inlet port 2011. Figure 5 As shown, after flushing the toilet, water is automatically added to the toilet tank, the water level rises, and the device returns to its original position. Figure 4 As shown, the cleaning fluid in the mixing box 201 flows into the toilet tank from the gap between the connecting rod 301 and the outlet hole 2021 and mixes with the water, so that the toilet can be cleaned with water containing the cleaning fluid the next time it is flushed.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit them. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A toilet self-cleaning device, characterized in that, include: Storage components, including a liquid outlet channel located at the bottom; A mixing assembly, including an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom; A sealing assembly, one end of which is movably connected to the interior of the mixing assembly; A floating component is connected to one end of the sealing assembly and is hinged to the mixing assembly. When the floating component rotates, it drives the sealing assembly to move axially to block the inlet or outlet.

2. The toilet self-cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage assembly includes a storage box and a top cover. The liquid outlet channel is located at the bottom of the storage box, and the top cover is detachably connected to the top of the storage box. The top cover has a liquid filling port.

3. A toilet self-cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mixing assembly includes a mixing box and a base. One end of the mixing box is detachably connected to the outlet channel. The inlet is located at one end of the mixing box embedded in the outlet channel. The base is embedded inside the mixing box to form a mixing space with the mixing box. The outlet is located at the bottom of the base. A hinge seat is provided on the outside of the mixing box. One end of the floating component is hinged to the hinge seat.

4. A toilet self-cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper part of the mixing box is fitted with a first sealing ring, which abuts against the inner wall of the liquid outlet channel to seal the gap between the mixing box and the liquid outlet channel.

5. A toilet self-cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A second sealing ring is fitted on the outer side of the base, and the second sealing ring is abutted against the inner wall of the mixing box to seal the gap between the mixing box and the base.

6. A toilet self-cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing assembly includes a sealing plug and a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod passes through the liquid outlet and is movably connected to the mixing box. The other end of the connecting rod is connected to the floating component. The sealing plug is detachably connected to the end of the connecting rod located inside the mixing box.

7. A toilet self-cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The floating component includes a float, a connector is fixed to the outside of the float, the end of the connector is hinged to the hinge seat, a locking interface is provided in the middle of the connector, and the bottom end of the connecting rod is connected to the locking interface.