A soft-close seat for a toilet and the toilet itself.

Abstract

This utility model discloses a toilet seat cushion cover and the toilet seat thereof. Key technical features include a cover body with an installation groove at its bottom. A foot pad is provided within the installation groove. The foot pad includes an inner liner and a rubber pad, which are fixedly connected by injection molding or by snap-fit. The inner liner is fixed to the installation groove with screws. This mechanical fixing method provides higher strength and significantly reduces the risk of the foot pad falling off due to loose fit. The foot pad, in conjunction with the toilet seat, reduces the impact on the toilet seat, protecting the seat. The structure is simple, easy to operate, and cost-effective.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sanitary ware technology, and more specifically to a buffer cover for a toilet and the toilet itself. Background Technology

[0002] The foot pads of toilet seats on the market are usually assembled by interference fit with the mounting groove at the bottom of the seat. This connection method is widely used because of its simple structure and convenient assembly.

[0003] However, during prolonged use, the toilet seat needs to be frequently raised and lowered, which causes the foot pad to be continuously subjected to external forces. At the same time, the humid environment in the bathroom can also affect the elasticity and connection strength of the foot pad material. As the usage time increases, the fit between the seat foot pad and the mounting groove may become loose, which may lead to the risk of the foot pad falling off. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A toilet seat cushion includes a seat body with a mounting groove at the bottom. A foot pad is provided in the mounting groove. The foot pad includes an inner liner and a rubber pad. The inner liner is fixedly connected to the rubber pad. The inner liner is used to connect with the mounting groove, and the rubber pad is used to support the seat body. The inner liner is fixed in the mounting groove by fasteners.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: the cover plate body includes an upper cover and a lower cover that are detachably and fixedly connected, a cavity is formed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and the lower cover is recessed into the cavity to form an installation groove.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the mounting groove is provided with a connecting hole, the inner lining is provided with a mounting post, and the fastener passes through the connecting hole and is fixedly connected to the mounting post.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: a sealing element is provided between the foot pad and the mounting groove, the sealing element is located at the contact point between the connecting hole and the mounting post; the sealing element is integrally formed with the rubber pad, or the sealing element is an independently provided rubber sealing element.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the inner lining is provided with a support rib, one end face of the support rib facing the mounting groove is in contact with the bottom surface of the mounting groove, and the other end face is in contact with the inner end face of the rubber pad.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the mounting post is provided on the side of the lining facing the mounting groove, and the mounting groove is provided with a connecting hole; or, the lining is provided with a connecting hole, and the mounting post is provided on the side of the mounting groove facing the lining; the fastener passes through the connecting hole and is fixedly connected to the mounting post, thereby fixing the foot pad to the cover plate body; the mounting post is integrally formed with the mounting groove or the lining.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the lining and the rubber pad are fixedly connected by injection molding, or the lining and the rubber pad are fixed by snaps and interference fit.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: the hardness of the inner lining material is greater than the hardness of the rubber pad material; the inner lining is provided with a mounting post, the rubber pad is provided with an inner hole that mates with the mounting post, the rubber pad is connected to the inner lining by secondary injection molding to form a foot pad, or, the inner lining is provided with a hook on the outside of the mounting post, the rubber pad is provided with a buckle that engages with the hook, and the mounting post passes through the inner hole and is interference-fitted with the inner hole.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the cover plate body is a toilet seat or a toilet seat ring.

[0014] In addition, this utility model also proposes a toilet, including a toilet body and the aforementioned buffer cover, wherein the buffer cover is hinged to the toilet body.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0016] 1. The foot pads are fixed in the mounting groove by fasteners connected to the inner liner. Compared with the simple interference fit of the existing technology, the mechanical fixing method of screw connection is stronger and can significantly reduce the risk of the foot pads falling off due to loose fit. In addition, through the separate design of the inner liner and the rubber pad, the rubber pad provides a cushioning and shock absorption function, while the inner liner undertakes the mechanical fixing function, preventing the rubber pad from being directly deformed by force. The foot pads work together with the seat to reduce the impact on the toilet seat and protect the seat. The structure is simple, easy to operate and cost-effective.

[0017] 2. A seal is installed at the joint between the connection hole and the mounting post to effectively prevent bathroom moisture from seeping into the cavity through the connection hole, which could damage or cause failure of the electrical components inside the cavity, thus ensuring the reliability of the product. The support ribs of the inner lining fit snugly against the bottom of the mounting groove, which can enhance the deformation resistance of the inner lining and prevent the foot pad from collapsing and deforming during use, ensuring stable support for the seat ring. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the first embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the foot pad in the first embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the second embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the foot pad in the disassembled state in the second embodiment.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Cover plate body; 101. Upper cover; 102. Lower cover; 2. Mounting groove; 3. Foot pad; 301. Inner liner; 302. Rubber pad; 4. Mounting post; 5. Threaded hole; 6. Connection hole; 7. Seal; 8. Support rib; 9. Fastener; 11. Hook; 12. Buckle; 13. Inner hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] First embodiment:

[0030] A toilet seat cover, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the device includes a cover plate body 1, with a mounting groove 2 at its bottom. A foot pad 3 is located within the mounting groove 2. The foot pad 3 includes an inner liner 301 and a rubber pad 302. The inner liner 301 has a higher material hardness than the rubber pad 302. The inner liner 301 and the rubber pad 302 are fixedly connected. The inner liner 301 connects to the mounting groove 2, while the rubber pad 302 supports the cover plate body 1. The inner liner 301 is fixed to the mounting groove 2 by fasteners 9. Specifically, the inner liner 301 and the rubber pad 302 are fixedly connected by injection molding. Specifically, the rubber pad 302 is injection molded to coat the inner liner 301, ensuring a tight bond. The inner liner 301 is then fixed to the mounting groove 2 by fasteners 9. Compared to the simple interference fit of existing technologies, the mechanical fixing method of fastener 9 has higher strength and can significantly reduce the risk of foot pad 3 falling off due to loose fit. Furthermore, through the separate design of inner liner 301 and rubber pad 302, rubber pad 302 provides cushioning and shock absorption function, while inner liner 301 undertakes the mechanical fixing function, preventing rubber pad 302 from being directly deformed by force.

[0031] The seat cover body is a toilet seat or a toilet seat ring. In this embodiment, the seat cover body is a toilet seat ring, which includes an upper cover 101 and a lower cover 102 that is detachably connected to the upper cover.

[0032] The toilet seat body 1 specifically includes a detachably fixed upper cover 101 and a lower cover 102, with the lower cover 102 facing the toilet seat side. A cavity is formed between the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102. A mounting groove 2 is provided in the lower cover 102. Specifically, the lower cover 102 is recessed into the cavity to form a mounting groove 2. A mounting groove 2 is provided on the left and right sides of the front end of the lower cover 102, and a foot pad 3 is provided in each mounting groove 2.

[0033] In other embodiments, a mounting groove 2 may also be provided on the left and right sides of the rear end of the lower cover 102, and a foot pad 3 may be provided in the mounting groove 2 to better cushion the seat ring when it descends.

[0034] In this embodiment, the mounting groove 2 is provided with a connecting hole 6, and the inner liner 301 has a mounting post 4 protruding from the side facing the mounting groove 2. The mounting post 4 is integrally formed with the mounting groove 2 or the inner liner 301. The mounting post 4 is provided with a threaded hole 5, and the connecting hole 6 is aligned with the threaded hole 5. The fastener 9 passes through the connecting hole 6 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 5 on the mounting post 4, thereby fixing the foot pad 3 in the mounting groove 2. The fastener is a screw or bolt.

[0035] In other embodiments, the liner 301 is provided with a connection hole 6, the mounting groove 2 is provided with a mounting post 4 facing the liner, and the fastener 9 passes through the connection hole and is fixedly connected to the mounting post 4, thereby fixing the foot pad 3 to the cover plate body 1.

[0036] A seal 7 is provided between the foot pad 3 and the mounting groove 2. The seal 7 is located at the contact point between the connecting hole 6 and the mounting post 4. The seal 7 is integrally formed with the rubber pad 302, or the seal 7 is an independently set rubber seal. The seal 7 can effectively prevent bathroom moisture from seeping into the cavity through the connecting hole 6, which could cause damage or failure of the electrical components located in the cavity, thus ensuring the reliability of the product.

[0037] The inner liner 301 is provided with a support rib 8. One end of the support rib 8 facing the mounting groove 2 is in contact with the bottom surface of the mounting groove 2, and the other end is in contact with the inner end surface of the rubber pad 302. The support rib 8 can enhance the deformation resistance of the inner liner 301, prevent the foot pad 3 from collapsing and deforming during use, and ensure stable support for the seat ring.

[0038] In other embodiments, the foot pad 3 can also be installed on the toilet seat to cushion the toilet seat when it closes.

[0039] The installation process in this embodiment is as follows:

[0040] During installation, the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102 are in a disassembled state. The foot pad 3 is inserted into the mounting groove 2. Since the peripheral wall of the foot pad 3 is interference-fitted with the mounting groove 2, the threaded hole 5 on the foot pad 3 will be aligned with the connecting hole 6 of the mounting groove 2. The fastener 9 is inserted from the other side of the connecting hole 6 and threaded into the threaded hole 5 of the foot pad 3, thereby fixing the foot pad 3. Finally, the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102 are fixed. The upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102 are fixed by existing fixing methods such as snap-fit ​​fixing, adhesive fixing, screw fixing, welding fixing, etc.

[0041] Second embodiment:

[0042] A toilet seat cover, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the lining 301 and the rubber pad 302 are fixedly connected by the buckle 12 and the interference fit.

[0043] Specifically, the mounting groove 2 is provided with a connecting hole 6, the inner liner 301 is provided with a mounting post 4 on the side facing the mounting groove 2, the rubber pad 302 is provided with an inner hole 13 that mates with the mounting post 4, the connecting hole 6 is aligned with the mounting post 4, and the fastener 9 is threaded into the connecting hole 6 through the threaded hole 5 provided on the mounting post 4, thereby fixing the foot pad 3 in the mounting groove 2.

[0044] The inner liner 301 has hooks 11 located on the outside of the mounting post 4. Several hooks 11 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the inner liner 301. The rubber pad 302 has buckles 12 that engage with the hooks 11. The rubber pad 302 has an inner hole 13 in the middle. The mounting post 4 passes through the inner hole 13 and is press-fitted with it. The hooks 11 will engage the buckles 12. The press-fit between the mounting post 4 and the inner hole 13 further increases the pull-out force between the rubber pad 302 and the inner liner 301. In other embodiments, the rubber pad 302 is connected to the inner liner 301 by secondary injection molding to form a foot pad 3.

[0045] The remaining undescribed parts are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0046] The working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0047] In this embodiment, the upper cover 101 and the lower cover 102 can be assembled during installation. First, the inner liner 301 is installed into the mounting groove 2. The connecting hole 6 in the mounting groove 2 is aligned with the mounting post 4 of the inner liner 301. The fastener 9 is threaded through the connecting hole 6 and connected to the mounting post 4 to fix the inner liner 301. Then, the inner hole 13 of the rubber pad 302 is aligned with the mounting post 2 of the inner liner 301 and inserted. The buckle 12 of the rubber pad 302 is engaged with the hook 11 of the inner liner 301. The mounting post 4 is inserted into the inner hole 13 and has an interference fit with the inner hole 13 to fix the rubber pad 302 on the inner liner 301 and complete the installation.

[0048] Third embodiment:

[0049] A toilet includes a toilet body (not shown) and a buffer cover as described in the first or second embodiment above, the buffer cover being hinged to the toilet body.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the design concept of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0051] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A soft-close seat cover for a toilet, comprising a cover body, wherein the bottom of the cover body is provided with a mounting groove, and a foot pad is provided in the mounting groove, characterized in that: The foot pad includes an inner liner and a rubber pad, the inner liner and the rubber pad are fixedly connected, the inner liner is used to connect with the mounting groove, and the rubber pad is used to support the cover plate body; the inner liner is fixed in the mounting groove by fasteners.

2. The buffer cover of a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate body includes a detachably fixed upper cover and a lower cover, with a cavity formed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and the lower cover is recessed into the cavity to form an installation groove.

3. A buffer cover for a toilet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The mounting groove is provided with a connecting hole, the inner lining is provided with a mounting post, and the fastener passes through the connecting hole and is fixedly connected to the mounting post.

4. The buffer cover of a toilet seat according to claim 3, characterized in that: A seal is provided between the foot pad and the mounting groove, and the seal is located at the contact point between the connecting hole and the mounting post; the seal is integrally formed with the rubber pad, or the seal is an independently set rubber seal.

5. A buffer cover for a toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lining is provided with a support rib, one end of which faces the mounting groove and is in contact with the bottom surface of the mounting groove, and the other end is in contact with the inner end of the rubber pad.

6. A buffer cover for a toilet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lining has a mounting post on the side facing the mounting groove, and the mounting groove has a connecting hole. Alternatively, the lining has a connecting hole, and the mounting groove has a mounting post on the side facing the lining. The fastener passes through the connecting hole and is fixedly connected to the mounting post, thereby fixing the foot pad to the cover plate body. The mounting post is integrally formed with the mounting groove or the lining.

7. A buffer cover for a toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lining and the rubber pad are fixedly connected by injection molding, or the lining and the rubber pad are fixed by snaps and interference fit.

8. A buffer cover for a toilet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The liner material has a harder material than the rubber pad material; the liner is provided with a mounting post, and the rubber pad has an inner hole that mates with the mounting post. The rubber pad is connected to the liner by secondary injection molding to form a foot pad. Alternatively, the liner is provided with a hook on the outside of the mounting post, and the rubber pad has a buckle that engages with the hook. The mounting post passes through the inner hole and is interference-fitted with the inner hole.

9. A buffer cover for a toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover body is a toilet seat or a toilet seat ring.

10. A toilet, comprising a toilet body, characterized in that: It also includes the buffer cover as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the buffer cover is hinged to the toilet body.

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