Control system for a shower device and shower device

Abstract

The application provides a control system for a shower device and the shower device. The control system displays an operation information image of the working state of the shower device output by a main control module through a display module, and detects a non-contact interaction operation between a user and the operation information image through an induction module to obtain an operation instruction of the user. The main control module adjusts the working state of the shower device according to the operation instruction to realize non-contact control of the shower device. Thus, the application can effectively avoid the situation that the shower device is accidentally started and stopped due to the misoperation of the control button caused by the water flow. Therefore, the control system for the shower device can simplify the operation of the user, ensure the stability of the working state of the shower device, and effectively improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of shower technology, and more particularly to a control system for a shower device and a shower device. Background Technology

[0002] A shower is a device that sprays water onto the body through a showerhead for cleaning. Shower devices typically have control buttons for users to operate, such as to turn the shower on or off.

[0003] However, during use, water flow can easily cause the control buttons to be accidentally pressed, leading to the shower unexpectedly starting or stopping, which in turn affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a control system and a shower device for a shower device, aiming to solve the problem of how to prevent accidental start and stop of the shower device caused by water flow accidentally touching the control button.

[0005] In one aspect, this application provides a control system for a shower device, including a main control module, a display module, and a sensing module.

[0006] The main control module is configured to output operation information images that regulate the working status of the shower device;

[0007] The display module is electrically connected to the main control module, and the display module is configured to receive and display the operation information image.

[0008] The sensing module is electrically connected to the main control module. The sensing module is configured to detect non-contact interaction between the user and the operation information image to obtain the user's operation instructions, and transmit the operation instructions to the main control module. The main control module receives the operation instructions and adjusts the working state of the shower device according to the operation instructions.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control system further includes a drive switch, which is disposed within the shower device and connected to the main control module via a drive circuit. The drive switch is configured to control the operating state of the shower device.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive switch includes a solenoid valve, the shower device has a spray channel for shower water to flow out, and the solenoid valve is disposed within the spray channel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the main control module is further configured to output a water outlet information image to the display module, which displays the water outlet information of the shower device, wherein the water outlet information includes at least one of water outlet temperature and water outlet volume.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control system further includes an aerial imaging module located on the light-emitting side of the display module, which receives the water discharge information image and / or the operation information image and projects the water discharge information image and / or the operation information image onto the outside of the shower device to form a floating operation display interface.

[0013] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensing detection surface of the sensing module is located above the floating operation display interface;

[0014] And / or, the aerial imaging module is located on the shower device, and the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module is exposed outside the shower device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the floating operation display interface is tilted away from the shower device along the direction from the top to the bottom of the shower device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the angle A between the floating operation display interface and the height direction of the shower device is within the range of: 30°≤A≤60°.

[0017] In some embodiments, the aerial imaging module includes a light refraction element;

[0018] And / or, the light-emitting surface of the display module and the light-incident surface of the aerial imaging module are set at an angle;

[0019] And / or, the light-emitting surface of the display module and the floating operation display interface are symmetrically arranged relative to the aerial imaging module.

[0020] Secondly, this application provides a shower device, including a control system;

[0021] The shower device further includes a shelf and a shower head assembly for water output disposed on the shelf; the shelf has a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, the control system is disposed in the receiving cavity and the control system includes an aerial imaging module, the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module being exposed through the opening.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment are:

[0023] This application provides a control system and a shower device. The control system displays an image of the operating information for adjusting the shower device's working status, output by the main control module, via a display module. It also uses a sensing module to detect non-contact interaction between the user and the operating information image, accurately and quickly acquiring the user's commands. The main control module adjusts the shower device's operating status according to the commands, achieving non-contact control. This effectively avoids the accidental start / stop of the shower device caused by water flow accidentally activating control buttons, which is common when using physical buttons. In other words, the control system for the shower device in this application, through non-contact interaction, simplifies user operation and ensures the stability of the shower device's operation, thereby significantly improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shower device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the control system for the shower device.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the circuit connection of the control system for the shower device.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 100. Control system; 110. Main control module; 120. Display module; 130. Sensing module; 140. Drive switch; 150. Aerial imaging module; 151. Light refraction element; 160. Drive circuit; 200. Shower device; 210. Display stand; 220. Shower head assembly; 221. Shower column; 222. Shower head; 223. Water outlet; 230. Power supply element; 300. Floating operation display interface; 400. Finger. Detailed Implementation

[0030] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0031] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application provides a control system 100 for a shower device 200, including a main control module 110, a display module 120, and a sensing module 130.

[0033] Specifically, the main control module 110 is configured to output an image showing the operation information of the shower device 200 to regulate its working status.

[0034] The display module 120 is electrically connected to the main control module 110, and the display module 120 is configured to receive and display operation information images.

[0035] The sensing module 130 is electrically connected to the main control module 110. The sensing module 130 is configured to detect non-contact interaction between the user and the operation information image to obtain the user's operation command, and transmit the operation command to the main control module 110. The main control module 110 receives the operation command and adjusts the working state of the shower device 200 according to the operation command.

[0036] In specific implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the main control module 110 is used to output operation information images that can be interacted with by the user. These operation information images may include an "on" option image for controlling the shower device 200 to turn on and a "stop" option image for controlling the shower device 200 to turn off. At this time, the operating state of the shower device 200 can specifically be an on / off state.

[0037] Alternatively, in other implementations, the operation information image may also include an image showing an option to increase the water flow of the shower device 200, or an image showing an option to decrease the water flow of the shower device 200.

[0038] The display module 120 receives and displays the operation information image output by the main control module 110, so that the user can perform non-contact interactive operation with the operation information image.

[0039] The sensing module 130 is used to detect non-contact interaction between the user and the operation information image to obtain the user's operation command after signal processing. Specifically, the sensing module 130 can detect the user's finger 400's selection of the corresponding option image in the operation information image to obtain the user's operation command. For example, when the user's finger 400 points to the "on" option image controlling the shower device 200 to turn on, the sensing module 130 ultimately obtains the user's operation command as "turn on the shower device 200." As another example, when the user's finger 400 points to the "stop" option image controlling the shower device 200 to turn off, the sensing module 130 ultimately obtains the user's operation command as "turn off the shower device 200."

[0040] After the sensing module 130 receives the user's operation command, it sends the command to the main control module 110. The main control module 110 then adjusts the shower's operating state accordingly based on the command. For example, if the shower device 200 is initially in the off state and the command is to turn it on, the main control module 110 will control the shower device 200 to turn on, thus enabling water flow. Conversely, if the shower device 200 is initially in the on state and the command is to turn it off, the main control module 110 will control the shower device 200 to turn off.

[0041] For example, the main control module 110 may specifically include a controller or a processor or other control device.

[0042] For example, the display module 120 can be a display panel or a fluorescent screen or other display device.

[0043] For example, the sensing module 130 can be an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a radar vision detector, etc.

[0044] The control system 100 for a shower device 200 provided in this application displays an operation information image of the operating status of the shower device 200 output by the main control module 110 through a display module 120. A sensing module 130 detects the non-contact interaction between the user and the operation information image to accurately and quickly obtain the user's operation commands. The main control module 110 adjusts the operating status of the shower device 200 according to the operation commands to achieve non-contact control of the shower device 200. This effectively avoids the situation where water flow accidentally touches the control buttons, causing the shower device 200 to start or stop unexpectedly, which is common when controlling the operating status of the shower device 200 through control buttons. Therefore, the control system 100 for a shower device 200 of this application, by adjusting the operating status of the shower device 200 through non-contact interactive operation, not only simplifies the user's operation but also ensures the stability of the operating status of the shower device 200, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the control system 100 further includes a drive switch 140, which is disposed in the shower device 200 and connected to the main control module 110 through a drive circuit 160. The drive switch 140 is configured to control the working state of the shower device 200.

[0046] Specifically, after the sensing module 130 obtains the user's operation command, the main control module 110 can control the drive switch 140 to perform the corresponding operation command, and ultimately achieve the purpose of adjusting the working state of the shower device 200.

[0047] For example, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the drive switch 140 and the main control module 110 can be electrically connected by the drive circuit 160, or in other implementations, the drive switch 140 and the main control module 110 can be electrically connected wirelessly.

[0048] In some embodiments, the drive switch 140 includes a solenoid valve. The shower device 200 has a spray channel through which shower water can flow. The solenoid valve is located in the spray channel, so that the opening and closing of the spray channel can be controlled quickly and reliably, thereby quickly adjusting the start and stop working state of the shower device 200.

[0049] In practice, when the shower device 200 is in the start / stop state, the corresponding user operation command is to turn on the shower device 200 or turn off the shower device 200. When the shower device 200 needs to be turned on, the main control module 110 controls the internal channel of the solenoid valve to open, making the entire spray channel connected, that is, the inlet and outlet of the spray channel are connected. At this time, the shower water can flow in the spray channel and finally be sprayed out through the outlet, thus realizing the operation of turning on the shower device 200. When the shower device 200 needs to be turned off, the main control module 110 controls the internal channel of the solenoid valve to close, making the entire spray channel disconnected, that is, the inlet and outlet of the spray channel are not connected. At this time, the shower water cannot be sprayed out through the outlet, thus realizing the operation of turning off the shower device 200.

[0050] In this embodiment, the opening and closing of the spray channel is controlled by a solenoid valve, thereby controlling the start and stop of the shower device 200. This structural design is not only simple, but also has good operational stability.

[0051] In some embodiments, the main control module 110 is further configured to output a water outlet information image to the display module 120, which displays water outlet information of the shower device 200, including at least one of water outlet temperature and water outlet volume.

[0052] This setup allows users to easily read the water temperature and / or volume when the shower device 200 sprays shower water, so as to understand the water volume, water temperature and other information in real time during the shower.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the control system 100 further includes an aerial imaging module 150, which is located on the light-emitting side of the display module 120, to receive water discharge information images and / or operation information images and project the water discharge information images and / or operation information images onto the outside of the shower device 200 to form a floating operation display interface 300.

[0054] In specific implementation, this embodiment projects water outlet information images and / or operation information images onto the outside of the shower device 200 through the aerial imaging module 150 to form a floating operation display interface 300. That is, the entire floating operation display interface 300 is in the aerial environment outside the shower device 200. In this way, the aerial environment can be used to allow users to perform non-contact interactive operations with the operation information images, thereby improving the convenience of interactive operations.

[0055] Furthermore, compared to the traditional method of displaying water information images on the side of the shower device 200 using a digital display, where improper installation angles may limit the user's visual observation and affect the information reading experience, this embodiment places the entire floating operation display interface 300 in the air outside the shower device 200. This allows the entire floating operation display interface 300 to be presented within the user's field of vision from a better angle, enabling the user to read the water information images intuitively and comfortably.

[0056] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensing detection surface of the sensing module 130 is located above the floating operation display interface 300, which facilitates the sensing module 130 to comprehensively detect and acquire non-contact interactive operation information between the user and the operation information image of the floating operation display interface 300.

[0057] For example, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the sensing module 130 can be entirely positioned above the floating operation display interface 300. Alternatively, the sensing module 130 can be positioned partially or entirely above the floating operation display interface 300.

[0058] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the aerial imaging module 150 is disposed on the shower device 200, and the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module 150 is exposed outside the shower device 200. This allows the water information image and / or operation information image output by the display module 120 to be projected outside the shower device 200 without obstruction, so as to form a floating operation display interface 300.

[0059] Alternatively, in other implementations, the entire aerial imaging module 150 can be housed within the shower device 200, and a light-transmitting area can be provided in the shower device 200 at a position corresponding to the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module 150, so that the water information image and / or operation information image projected through the light-emitting surface can be projected through the light-transmitting area to the outside of the shower device 200 to form a floating operation display interface 300.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the floating operation display interface 300 is tilted away from the shower device 200 along the direction from the top to the bottom of the shower device 200, so that the floating operation display interface 300 is presented outside the shower device 200 at a more reasonable angle, so as to provide a better viewing angle for the user to watch or operate.

[0061] In some embodiments, the angle A between the floating operation display interface 300 and the shower device 200 in the height direction is within the range of 30°≤A≤60°.

[0062] By reasonably setting the angle A between the floating operation display interface 300 and the shower device 200 in the height direction, the floating operation display interface 300 is presented outside the shower device 200 at a more reasonable angle, so as to provide a better viewing angle for users to watch or operate.

[0063] For example, the angle A between the no-operation display interface and the height direction of the shower device 200 can be 30°, 45°, or 60°.

[0064] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the aerial imaging module 150 includes a light refraction element 151. The light refraction element 151 refracts the water discharge information image and / or operation information image output by the display module 120 and projects it onto the outside of the shower device 200 to form a floating operation display interface 300. The specific light path refraction path is shown in [reference needed]. Figure 2 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0065] For example, the light refraction element 151 can be an optical element with an equivalent negative refractive index. Specifically, the light refraction element 151 can be an equivalent negative refractive index flat plate lens or waveplate, etc.

[0066] Alternatively, in other implementations, the aerial imaging module 150 can also be a holographic projection structure, used to holographically project water discharge information images and / or operation information images onto the outside of the shower device 200 to form a floating operation display interface 300.

[0067] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the light-emitting surface of the display module 120 and the light-receiving surface of the aerial imaging module 150 are set at an angle to facilitate the projection of the water outlet information image and / or operation information image output by the display module 120 onto the outside of the shower device 200 after refraction at a certain angle. Specifically, the angle can be 45° or 50°, etc., and this embodiment does not specifically limit it.

[0068] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the light-emitting surface of the display module 120 and the floating operation display interface 300 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the aerial imaging module 150. That is, the water output information image and / or operation information image output by the display module 120 can be symmetrically projected into the external environment of the shower device 200 after being refracted by the aerial imaging module 150, so that the user can operate or read information. This arrangement also makes it easier to control the presentation position and presentation angle of the floating operation display interface 300 in the aerial environment.

[0069] Reference Figures 1 to 3As shown, this application provides a shower device 200, including a control system 100.

[0070] The specific structure and implementation principle of the control system 100 in this embodiment are the same as those of the control system 100 provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. They will not be described in detail here, but can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0071] The shower device 200 of this embodiment can not only adjust the working state of the shower device 200 through non-contact interactive operation, thereby simplifying the user's operation and improving the user experience, but also avoids the problems of easy wear and tear of control buttons during use, which may affect the service life and operation stability.

[0072] At the same time, it avoids the problems of poor waterproofing and structural strength caused by the need to drill holes in the shower device 200 for control buttons. In other words, the shower device 200 of this embodiment, since it does not require drilling holes, has significantly optimized waterproofing performance, making it more suitable for humid shower environments and reducing the failure rate.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the shower device 200 further includes a shelf 210 and a shower head assembly 220 for water output disposed on the shelf 210; the shelf 210 has a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, the control system 100 is disposed in the receiving cavity and the control system 100 includes an aerial imaging module 150, the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module 150 being exposed through the opening.

[0074] In specific implementation, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the shower head assembly 220 includes a shower column 221 and a shower head 222. A shelf 210 is disposed on the shower column 221. The shower column 221 has a spray channel inside. The inlet of the spray channel is used to communicate with an external water supply structure. The outlet of the spray channel is connected to the shower head 222. The shower head 222 has multiple water outlets 223 so that when the shower device 200 is turned on, shower water is sprayed out through the water outlets 223 for the user to shower.

[0075] Specifically, the shelf 210 is provided with a receiving cavity, and the control system 100 can be located entirely within the receiving cavity. In order to facilitate the unobstructed projection of the water output information image and / or operation information image output by the display module 120 onto the outside of the shower device 200 by the aerial imaging module 150 to form a floating operation display interface 300, the receiving cavity can be provided with an opening. The aerial imaging module 150 is located at the opening and the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module 150 is exposed to the outside through the opening. In this case, it can be understood that the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module 150 constitutes part of the appearance surface of the shelf 210.

[0076] In addition, the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module 150 can be flush with the side of the opening that faces away from the bottom of the receiving cavity, so as to ensure that the appearance of the platform 210 is smoother and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0077] Furthermore, the shower device 200 also includes a power supply element 230, which is electrically connected to the control system 100 and used to supply power to the control system 100. For example, the power supply element 230 can be a battery or a power adapter connected to an external power source.

[0078] In the description of the embodiments of this application, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0079] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control system for a shower device, characterized in that, include: The main control module (110) is configured to output operation information images that regulate the working status of the shower device (200); The display module (120) is electrically connected to the main control module (110), and the display module (120) is configured to receive and display the operation information image; as well as The sensing module (130) is electrically connected to the main control module (110). The sensing module (130) is configured to detect non-contact interaction between the user and the operation information image to obtain the user's operation instructions and transmit the operation instructions to the main control module (110). The main control module (110) receives the operation instructions and adjusts the working state of the shower device (200) according to the operation instructions.

2. The control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control system (100) includes a drive switch (140), which is located inside the shower device (200) and connected to the main control module (110) via a drive circuit (160). The drive switch (140) is configured to control the working state of the shower device (200).

3. The control system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive switch (140) includes a solenoid valve, and the shower device (200) has a spray channel for shower water to flow out, with the solenoid valve located within the spray channel.

4. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The main control module (110) is also configured to output a water outlet information image to the display module (120) to display the water outlet information of the shower device (200), wherein the water outlet information includes at least one of water outlet temperature and water outlet volume.

5. The control system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control system (100) includes an aerial imaging module (150), which is located on the light-emitting side of the display module (120) to receive the water discharge information image and / or the operation information image and project the water discharge information image and / or the operation information image onto the outside of the shower device (200) to form a floating operation display interface (300).

6. The control system according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least a portion of the sensing detection surface of the sensing module (130) is located above the floating operation display interface (300); And / or, the aerial imaging module (150) is disposed on the shower device (200), and the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module (150) is exposed outside the shower device (200).

7. The control system according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the direction from the top to the bottom of the shower device (200), the floating operation display interface (300) is tilted away from the shower device (200).

8. The control system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The included angle A between the floating operation display interface (300) and the shower device (200) in the height direction is satisfied in the range of 30°≤A≤60°.

9. The control system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The aerial imaging module (150) includes a light refraction element (151); And / or, the light-emitting surface of the display module (120) and the light-incident surface of the aerial imaging module (150) are set at an angle; And / or, the light-emitting surface of the display module (120) and the floating operation display interface (300) are symmetrically arranged with respect to the aerial imaging module (150).

10. A shower device, characterized in that, Includes the control system (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The shower device (200) also includes a shelf (210) and a shower head assembly (220) for discharging water, which is disposed on the shelf (210); The stage (210) has a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and the control system (100) is located in the receiving cavity; the control system (100) includes an aerial imaging module (150), and the light-emitting surface of the aerial imaging module (150) is exposed to the outside through the opening.

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