A gear-driven linkage bath panel device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of bath panel device, and disclose a kind of bath panel device of gear drive connecting rod mechanism, including panel base, panel body with light source component and heating module, further include: drive mechanism, the drive mechanism includes motor, gear set and connecting rod mechanism;The output end of the connecting rod mechanism is fixedly connected with the panel body, the connecting rod mechanism drives the panel body to do the compound motion in vertical direction and horizontal direction relative to the panel base;The utility model has the advantages of orderly linkage, safe and reliable, high space utilization, solve the problem that traditional bath panel is not simple and beautiful enough when illuminating module is easily damaged due to overheating during function switching, and the whole is not simple and beautiful enough under the open state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom heater panel devices, specifically a bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] As an essential appliance in modern home bathrooms, bathroom heaters integrate multiple functions such as lighting, heating, and ventilation, greatly enhancing the comfort and convenience of the bathing experience. The panel design directly affects the product's aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Therefore, designing a panel structure that perfectly conceals functional components, maintains a clean and integrated appearance, and reliably enables function switching has become a key focus of continuous attention and improvement in this field.

[0003] Existing technologies utilize sliding or flip-up structures for bathroom heater panels to conceal or reveal the air outlet. However, these solutions have significant drawbacks: First, most traditional structures only achieve simple translation or rotation, often partially obscuring the air outlet or occupying ceiling space after the panel is opened, affecting heating efficiency and lacking visual appeal. Second, and more importantly, existing solutions generally lack consideration for the synergy between the lighting and heating modules. The heating function may activate before the lighting module is fully removed, causing prolonged direct exposure of the closed lighting panel with hot air, which can easily lead to light decay, color shift, or even damage to the LED light source, posing safety hazards and significantly shortening the product's lifespan. Therefore, the market urgently needs a new bathroom heater panel solution that can address these issues and achieve a safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing integrated design. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (I) Technical problem to be solved: In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a bathroom heater panel device with gear-driven linkage mechanism, which has the advantages of orderly linkage, safety and reliability and high space utilization. It solves the problems that the lighting module of the traditional bathroom heater panel is easily damaged due to overheating when switching functions, and that the overall appearance is not simple and beautiful when it is turned on.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution: To achieve the aforementioned objectives of orderly linkage, safety and reliability, and high space utilization, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism, comprising a panel base, a panel body equipped with a light source assembly, and a heating module, and further comprising: A drive mechanism, which includes a motor, a gear set, and a linkage mechanism; The output end of the linkage mechanism is fixedly connected to the panel body, and the linkage mechanism drives the panel body to perform a combined vertical and horizontal movement relative to the panel base.

[0006] Preferably, the heating module further includes a swaying blade mechanism, and the heating module starts working when the swaying blade mechanism is opened.

[0007] Preferably, the oscillating vane mechanism does not operate when the drive mechanism is in motion.

[0008] Preferably, the motor is a stepper motor.

[0009] Preferably, the gear set includes a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh with each other, and the driving gear is fixed to the output shaft of the motor.

[0010] Preferably, the number of teeth of the driven gear is greater than the number of teeth of the driving gear.

[0011] Preferably, the driven gear shaft is fixedly connected to the input shaft of the linkage mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the linkage mechanism is a four-bar linkage, including a driving link, two driven links, and a link fixing bar; The two driven links are rotatably connected to the two ends of the link fixing strip on the same side, and the other ends are rotatably connected to the two ends of the driving link; the link fixing strip is fixedly connected to the panel body; the driving link is fixedly connected to the panel base. The active connecting rod is connected to the gear set for transmission.

[0013] Preferably, the number of driving mechanisms is two sets, which are arranged in parallel on the surface of the panel body.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This gear-driven linkage mechanism bathroom heater panel device uses a motor to drive a gear set, which in turn drives the linkage mechanism to move, ultimately causing the panel body to produce a composite movement in both vertical and horizontal directions, greatly improving space utilization. This composite movement trajectory allows the panel to unfold outwards, downwards, or upwards while closely adhering to the panel base during opening, eliminating the need for a large external space in the direction of movement required by traditional sliding structures. This allows the panel assembly to be installed with a thinner overall thickness. This not only eliminates the oppressive feeling of traditional bathroom heaters protruding from the ceiling, resulting in a flatter and more aesthetically pleasing ceiling after installation, but also provides greater flexibility for bathroom ceiling space design.

[0015] 2. This gear-driven linkage mechanism for a bathroom heater panel achieves a precise and orderly linkage between lighting, panel opening / closing, and functional module activation through the coordination of mechanical transmission and electronic control logic. The drive mechanism operates first, accurately moving the panel body to the predetermined opening position where the outlet is fully exposed, during which the swivel mechanism remains stationary. Only then does the system allow the swivel mechanism to open and the heating module to activate. This mandatory sequential linkage mechanism fundamentally avoids the problem of hot air directly blowing onto the light panel due to misoperation or activating the heating function before the panel is fully moved, effectively preventing safety hazards such as light decay and damage to the LED light source caused by overheating, and significantly improving the product's reliability and lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the device when the drive mechanism of this utility model is closed; Figure 2 This is a side view of the device when the drive mechanism of this utility model is closed; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the device when the drive mechanism of this utility model is opened; Figure 4 This is a side view of the device when the drive mechanism of this utility model is opened; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external appearance of the device when the drive mechanism of this utility model is opened.

[0017] In the picture: 1. Panel base; 2. Light source assembly; 3. Panel body; 4. Heating module; 41. Oscillating blade mechanism; 5. Drive mechanism; 51. Motor; 511. Output shaft; 52. Gear set; 521. Driving gear; 522. Driven gear; 53. Linkage mechanism; 531. Driving link; 532. Driven link; 533. Linkage fixing bar. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-5A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism includes a panel base 1, a panel body 3 equipped with a light source component 2, and a heating module 4. In this invention, the light source component 2 adopts an LED lamp structure. The device also includes a drive mechanism 5, which includes a motor 51, a gear set 52, and a linkage mechanism 53. This drive structure is controlled by a control system. Compared with the existing technology that uses a common DC motor 51 in conjunction with a simple translation mechanism, the motor 51 in this invention is a stepper motor. The stepper motor can accurately control the rotation angle of the motor 51 through pulse signals, thereby achieving precise positioning and smooth start and stop of the panel body 3, completely avoiding the jamming or abnormal noise problems caused by inaccurate positioning in traditional mechanisms. The gear set 52 includes mutually meshing main gears. The driven gear 521 and driven gear 522 are configured with the driving gear 521 fixed to the output shaft 511 of the motor 51 and the driven gear 522 having more teeth than the driving gear 521. This gear design, which reduces speed and increases torque, can convert the high-speed, low-torque output of the stepper motor into the low-speed, high-torque drive required by the linkage mechanism 53, compared to constant-speed or accelerating transmission. This effectively overcomes the gravity and motion resistance of the panel body 3, ensuring reliable operation of the mechanism. The shaft of the driven gear 522 is fixedly connected to the input shaft of the linkage mechanism 53. The output end of the linkage mechanism 53 is fixedly connected to the panel body 3. The linkage mechanism 53 drives the panel body 3 to perform a compound motion in the vertical and horizontal directions relative to the panel base 1. When the drive mechanism 5 moves, the oscillating mechanism 41 does not work. This compound motion trajectory allows the panel to unfold outward, downward, or upward while closely adhering to the panel base 1 during opening, without requiring a large amount of external space in the direction of movement as in traditional translational structures. This allows the panel assembly to be embedded and installed with a thinner overall thickness. This not only eliminates the oppressive feeling of traditional bathroom heaters protruding from the ceiling, making the ceiling flatter and more aesthetically pleasing after installation, but also provides greater flexibility for the design of the bathroom's ceiling space.

[0020] Please see Figure 5 The heating module 4 also includes a swaying blade mechanism 41. When the swaying blade mechanism 41 opens, the heating module 4 starts working. Through the coordination of mechanical transmission and electronic control logic, a rigorous and orderly linkage between lighting, panel opening and closing, and functional module activation is achieved. The control module of the control system can be installed on the surface of the device or operated by a remote control. When the user wants to open the heating module 4, the control system first controls the drive mechanism 5 to work, accurately moving the panel body 3 to the predetermined opening position where the outlet is fully exposed. During this process, the swaying blade mechanism 41 remains stationary. Subsequently, the system allows the swaying blade mechanism 41 to open and the heating module 4 to start. This mandatory sequential linkage mechanism fundamentally avoids the problem of hot air blowing directly onto the lamp panel due to misoperation or starting the heating function before the panel is fully moved. It effectively prevents safety hazards such as light decay and damage to the LED light source caused by overheating, and significantly improves the reliability and service life of the product.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 The linkage mechanism 53 is a four-bar linkage 53, including a driving link 531, two driven links 532, and a link fixing bar 533. The same-side ends of the two driven links 532 are rotatably connected to both ends of the link fixing bar 533, and the other ends are rotatably connected to both ends of the driving link 531. The link fixing bar 533 is fixedly connected to the panel body 3, and the driving link 531 is fixedly connected to the panel base 1. The driving link 531 is connected to the gear set 52 for transmission. Compared to the existing technology that uses simple hinges or single-degree-of-freedom slide rails to achieve panel opening and closing, this method... This utility model adopts a symmetrically arranged four-bar linkage 53. Through the coordinated constraint of multiple components, it ensures that the panel body 3 is stable and does not wobble during movement, completely eliminating the looseness and abnormal noise problems common in ordinary mechanisms. There are two sets of drive mechanisms 5, which are arranged in parallel on the surface of the panel body 3. Compared with the traditional single-point drive scheme, this symmetrical drive layout can evenly distribute the load, greatly improving the drive rigidity and movement stability of large-size panels, avoiding jamming or deformation caused by unilateral force, thereby realizing the elegant, smooth and reliable compound opening and closing action of the panel.

[0022] In summary, the gear-driven linkage mechanism 53 of this utility model provides a bathroom heater panel device. Through the motor 51 driving the gear set 52, the linkage mechanism 53 is driven, causing the panel body 3 to generate a composite movement that combines vertical and horizontal directions, greatly improving space utilization. This movement trajectory allows the panel to unfold tightly against the panel base 1 without requiring additional external space, achieving a slim, embedded installation of the panel components. This eliminates the oppressive feeling of traditional bathroom heaters protruding from the ceiling, making the ceiling flatter and more aesthetically pleasing, and providing greater flexibility for bathroom ceiling design. Simultaneously, through the orderly coordination of mechanical transmission and electrical control logic, this device achieves a forced sequential linkage where the drive mechanism 5 first accurately moves the panel to the fully exposed air outlet position before allowing the oscillating blade mechanism 41 to open and the heating module 4 to start. This fundamentally avoids the problems of overheating, light decay, and damage to the LED light source caused by direct hot air blowing onto the light panel, significantly improving the product's reliability and service life.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 limitations, 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 said element.

[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism, comprising a panel base (1), a panel body (3) equipped with a light source assembly (2), and a heating module (4), characterized in that, Also includes: The drive mechanism (5) includes a motor (51), a gear set (52), and a linkage mechanism (53). The output end of the linkage mechanism (53) is fixedly connected to the panel body (3), and the linkage mechanism (53) drives the panel body (3) to perform a combined vertical and horizontal movement relative to the panel base (1).

2. The bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating module (4) also includes a leaf swing mechanism (41), which opens when the leaf swing mechanism (41) is in operation.

3. The bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the drive mechanism (5) is in motion, the oscillating vane mechanism (41) is not working.

4. The bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (51) is a stepper motor.

5. A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gear set (52) includes a driving gear (521) and a driven gear (522) that mesh with each other, and the driving gear (521) is fixed to the output shaft (511) of the motor (51).

6. The bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of teeth of the driven gear (522) is greater than the number of teeth of the driving gear (521).

7. A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driven gear (522) shaft is fixedly connected to the input shaft of the linkage mechanism (53).

8. A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism (53) is a four-bar linkage (53), including an active linkage (531), two driven linkages (532) and a linkage fixing bar (533). The two driven connecting rods (532) are rotatably connected to the two ends of the connecting rod fixing strip (533) on the same side, and the other ends are rotatably connected to the two ends of the active connecting rod (531); the connecting rod fixing strip (533) is fixedly connected to the panel body (3); the active connecting rod (531) is fixedly connected to the panel base (1). The active connecting rod (531) is connected to the gear set (52) for transmission.

9. A bathroom heater panel device with a gear-driven linkage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of drive mechanisms (5) is two sets, which are arranged in parallel on the surface of the panel body (3).

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