A lifting device applied to a toilet

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of bathrooms, in particular to a lifting device applied to a closestool, which is used for connecting a closestool body, the lifting device comprising a lifting mechanism and a base, the lifting mechanism comprising a driving piece, a movable piece and a locking assembly, the driving piece being fixed to the closestool body, the movable piece being movably arranged on the driving piece, and the locking assembly being arranged on the movable piece and used for controlling the locking and unlocking of the position between the driving piece and the movable piece. The base is arranged on the movable piece. When the locking assembly is pressed, the position between the driving piece and the movable piece is unlocked, the driving piece can drive the movable piece to move, and the base is driven to move away from the closestool body. When the locking assembly is not pressed, the position between the driving piece and the movable piece is locked. According to the application, the base can move away from and close to the closestool body and be locked in position through the lifting mechanism, so that the user can clean the dead corner area of the closestool covered by the base, the sanitary dead corner is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of sanitary ware technology, and in particular to a lifting device for use in toilets. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the functions of smart toilets are becoming increasingly powerful. A smart toilet typically includes a toilet body, a base, control components, and a lid. The base is fixed to the toilet body, and the control components and lid are located on the base. Smart toilets have blind spots covered by the base. Because the base cannot move relative to the toilet body, users cannot clean these blind spots, which over time become unsanitary and result in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides a lifting device for toilets that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, a lifting device for a toilet is provided for connecting to the toilet body. The device includes a lifting mechanism and a base. The lifting mechanism includes a driving member, a movable member, and a locking assembly. The driving member is fixed to the toilet body, the movable member is movably disposed on the driving member, and the locking assembly is disposed on the movable member. The locking assembly controls the locking and unlocking of the position between the driving member and the movable member. The base is disposed on the movable member. When the locking assembly is pressed, the position between the driving member and the movable member is unlocked, and the driving member can drive the movable member to move, thereby driving the base away from the toilet body. When the locking assembly is not pressed, the position between the driving member and the movable member is locked.

[0005] In some embodiments, the locking assembly includes a connected switch and a button. The switch is disposed between a driving member and a movable member to control the connection and disconnection between the driving member and the movable member. The button is movably disposed on the movable member and has a first position and a second position relative to the movable member. The button can move between the first position and the second position. When the button is pressed, it moves from the first position to the second position, the switch connects the driving member and the movable member, and the position between the driving member and the movable member is unlocked. When the button is not pressed, it remains stationary relative to the movable member or moves from the second position to the first position, the switch disconnects the driving member and the movable member, and the position between the driving member and the movable member is locked.

[0006] In some embodiments, the lifting device further includes a push rod slidably disposed on the base, one end of the push rod abutting against a button, and the other end of the push rod extending toward the edge of the base.

[0007] In some embodiments, the push rod includes a connected sliding portion and a massaging portion, the sliding portion abutting against a pusher, and the massaging portion extending toward the edge of the base. The base is provided with a groove, and the sliding portion is slidably disposed in the groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sliding portion is provided with a notch, and at least a portion of the button is located in the notch.

[0009] In some embodiments, the movable part is provided with a first hole, and the lifting device further includes a fixed shaft and a pressure plate. A portion of the fixed shaft is disposed in the first hole, the pressure plate is fixed to the base, and another portion of the fixed shaft is disposed between the base and the pressure plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the base has an opening, a portion of the movable part is located in the opening, a fixing groove is provided on the side wall of the opening, another portion of the fixing shaft is located in the fixing groove, and a pressure plate covers the opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lifting device further includes a fixed base, which is fixed to the toilet body and has a fixed cavity, and the driving component is fixed to the fixed cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the fixed cavity is provided with a second hole, the drive member is provided with a screw connection part, the screw connection part extends out of the second hole and is screwed to the screw connection member, and the screw connection member abuts against the base so that the drive member is fixed to the base.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mounting base is provided with a sliding hole, and the base is provided with a sliding rod, which is slidably disposed in the sliding hole.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, this application provides a lifting device for a toilet, used to connect to the toilet body. It includes a lifting mechanism and a base. The lifting mechanism includes a driving component, a movable component, and a locking assembly. The driving component is fixed to the toilet body, the movable component is movably disposed on the driving component, and the locking assembly is disposed on the movable component. The locking assembly controls the locking and unlocking of the driving component and the movable component. The base is disposed on the movable component. When the locking assembly is pressed, the driving component and the movable component are unlocked, and the driving component can drive the movable component to move, thereby driving the base away from the toilet body. When the locking assembly is not pressed, the driving component and the movable component are locked. When a user needs to clean a corner area of ​​the toilet covered by the base, they can first press the locking assembly to move the base away from the toilet body. After a certain distance, the user releases the locking assembly, and the base remains away from the toilet body. A gap exists between the base and the toilet body to expose the corner area, allowing the user to insert a cleaning object into the gap for cleaning. After cleaning, the user presses and holds the locking component while simultaneously pressing the base towards the toilet bowl until it returns to its original position. The user then releases the locking component. This application utilizes a lifting mechanism to allow the base to move away from and towards the toilet bowl and lock in place, enabling users to clean hard-to-reach areas covered by the base, thereby reducing unsanitary areas and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the toilet provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable component, the pusher, and the push rod provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base and pressure plate provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the base, movable component, and fixed shaft provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base and fixed shaft provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressure plate provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing base provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing seat provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0017] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows: 100. Toilet; 1. Toilet body; 5. Top cover; 10. Lifting device; 2. Base; 21. Slide groove; 22. Opening; 221. Fixing groove; 23. Slide rod; 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Driving component; 311. Threaded connection; 32. Moving part; 321. First hole; 33. Locking assembly; 331. Button; 41. Push rod; 411. Sliding part; 4111. Notch; 4112. Limiting groove; 412. Massage part; 42. Fixed shaft; 43. Pressure plate; 431. Protrusion; 44. Fixed seat; 441. Fixed cavity; 4411. Second hole; 442. Slide hole; 45. Threaded connection. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0020] A smart toilet typically includes a toilet body, a base, control components, and a top cover. The base is fixed to the toilet body, and the control components and top cover are located on the base. Smart toilets have blind spots covered by the base. Since the base cannot move relative to the toilet body, users cannot clean these blind spots, which over time become unsanitary and result in a poor user experience.

[0021] The lifting device of this application allows the base to move away from and closer to the toilet body and lock in position, so that users can clean the dead corner areas of the toilet covered by the base, thereby reducing hygiene dead corners and improving user experience.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-2 This application proposes a toilet 100, including a toilet body 1, a lifting device 10, a control component (not shown) and a top cover 5. The lifting device 10 is connected to the toilet body 1, and the control component (not shown) and the top cover 5 are disposed on the base 2 of the lifting device 10.

[0023] To facilitate the reader's understanding of the concept of this utility model, the specific structure of the lifting device 10 applied to the toilet 100 is described below: Please see Figure 1-4The lifting device 10 includes a lifting mechanism 3 and a base 2. The lifting mechanism 3 includes a driving member 31, a movable member 32, and a locking assembly 33. The driving member 31 is fixed to the toilet body 1, the movable member 32 is movably disposed on the driving member 31, and the locking assembly 33 is disposed on the movable member 32. The locking assembly 33 is used to control the locking and unlocking of the position between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32. The base 2 is disposed on the movable member 32. When the locking assembly 33 is pressed, the position between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32 is unlocked, and the driving member 31 can drive the movable member 32 to move, thereby driving the base 2 away from the toilet body 1. When the locking assembly 33 is not pressed, the position between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32 is locked. When a user needs to clean the corner area of ​​the toilet 100 covered by the base 2, they can first press the locking component 33 to move the base 2 away from the toilet body 1. After reaching a certain distance, the user releases the locking component 33, and the base 2 remains away from the toilet body 1, with a gap between the base 2 and the toilet body 1 to expose the corner area. The user can then insert a cleaning object into the gap to clean the corner area. After cleaning, the user presses the locking component 33 and simultaneously presses the base 2 towards the toilet body 1 until the base 2 returns to its original position, then releases the locking component 33. This application uses a lifting mechanism 3 to allow the base 2 to move away from and towards the toilet body 1 and lock in position, enabling users to clean the corner area of ​​the toilet 100 covered by the base 2, thereby reducing unsanitary areas and improving the user experience.

[0024] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 3 is a gas spring.

[0025] In some embodiments, the movable member 32 is slidably disposed on the drive member 31. The drive member 31 is a pressure cylinder, and the movable member 32 is a piston rod.

[0026] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 33 includes a connected switch and a button 331. The switch is disposed between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32 to control the connection and disconnection between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32. The button 331 is movably disposed on the movable member 32 and has a first position and a second position relative to the movable member 32. The button 331 can move between the first position and the second position. When the button 331 is pressed, it moves from the first position to the second position, the switch connects the driving member 31 and the movable member 32, and the position between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32 is unlocked. When the button 331 is not pressed, it remains stationary relative to the movable member 32 or moves from the second position to the first position, the switch disconnects the driving member 31 and the movable member 32, and the position between the driving member 31 and the movable member 32 is locked.

[0027] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 33 further includes a connecting rod that passes through the movable member 32. One end of the connecting rod is connected to a switch, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to a button 331. The button 331 is rotatably disposed on the movable member 32, and the button 331 can control the opening and closing of the switch through the connecting rod.

[0028] In some embodiments, the drive member 31 is provided with a drive chamber (not shown) filled with a high-pressure fluid. The switch includes a valve for opening and closing the drive chamber. When the valve opens the drive chamber, the drive chamber communicates with the movable member 32, and the high-pressure fluid in the drive chamber can push the movable member 32 to slide away from the drive member 31. When the valve closes the drive chamber, the drive chamber is isolated from the movable member 32, and the positions of the drive member 31 and the movable member 32 are locked. The high-pressure fluid can be a high-pressure liquid, a high-pressure gas, or a mixture of both, and the high-pressure gas can be nitrogen.

[0029] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The lifting device 10 also includes a push rod 41, which is slidably mounted on the base 2. One end of the push rod 41 abuts against the button 331, and the other end of the push rod 41 extends toward the edge of the base 2. The user can push the push rod 41 to press the button 331, which is convenient for user operation.

[0030] In some embodiments, the push rod 41 includes a connected sliding portion 411 and a massaging portion 412. The sliding portion 411 abuts against the push member 331, and the massaging portion 412 extends toward the edge of the base 2. The base 2 is provided with a groove 21, and the sliding portion 411 is slidably disposed in the groove 21. In some embodiments, the extending direction of the groove 21 is the same as the extending direction of the push rod 41, so that the sliding direction of the push rod 41 is the same as its extending direction.

[0031] In some embodiments, the sliding part 411 is provided with a limiting groove 4112, the extending direction of the limiting groove 4112 is the same as the extending direction of the push rod 41, and the lifting device 10 also includes a limiting member (not shown), the limiting member is fixed to the sliding groove 21, and a portion of the limiting member is located in the limiting groove 4112 to limit the sliding distance of the sliding part 411.

[0032] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 411 is provided with a notch 4111, and at least a portion of the button 331 is located in the notch 4111, which facilitates the sliding portion 411 pressing the button 331.

[0033] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6-9The movable part 32 is provided with a first hole 321. The lifting device 10 also includes a fixed shaft 42 and a pressure plate 43. Part of the fixed shaft 42 is provided in the first hole 321. The pressure plate 43 is fixed to the base 2. The other part of the fixed shaft 42 is provided between the base 2 and the pressure plate 43 so that the base 2 is fixed to the movable part 32.

[0034] In some embodiments, the base 2 is provided with an opening 22, a portion of the movable member 32 is located in the opening 22, the side wall of the opening 22 is provided with a fixing groove 221, another portion of the fixing shaft 42 is located in the fixing groove 221, and the pressure plate 43 covers the opening 22, which is beneficial for the installation and disassembly of the base 2 and the movable member 32, and can reduce the influence of other components on the connection structure of the base 2 and the movable member 32.

[0035] In some embodiments, the pressure plate 43 and the slide groove 21 are located on the side of the base 2 opposite to the drive member 31 to facilitate the installation and removal of the pressure plate 43 and the push rod 41. At least a portion of the push member 331 is located in the opening 22, which communicates with the slide groove 21, facilitating the push rod 41 to press the push member 331.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 10 The pressure plate 43 is provided with a protrusion 431, which is located in the fixing groove 221. The protrusion 431 and the base 2 together clamp the fixing shaft 42.

[0037] In some embodiments, there are two fixing grooves 221, which are located on opposite side walls of the opening 22. The fixing shaft 42 passes through the first hole 321, and its two ends are respectively disposed in the two fixing grooves 221 to improve the stability of the connection between the drive member 31 and the base 2. There are two protrusions 431, one of which is located in one fixing groove 221. One protrusion 431 and one fixing groove 221 together clamp one end of the fixing shaft 42.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 11 The lifting device 10 also includes a fixed seat 44, which is fixed to the toilet body 1. The fixed seat 44 is provided with a fixed cavity 441, and the driving component 31 is fixed to the fixed cavity 441.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 12 The bottom wall of the fixed cavity 441 is provided with a second hole 4411. The driving component 31 is provided with a screw connection part 311, which extends out of the second hole 4411 and is screwed to a screw connector 45. The screw connector 45 abuts against the base 2 to fix the driving component 31 to the base 2. The screw connection part 311 is provided with threads, and the screw connector 45 can be a nut.

[0040] In some embodiments, the fixed base 44 is provided with a sliding hole 442, and the base 2 is provided with a sliding rod 23. The sliding rod 23 is slidably disposed in the sliding hole 442 to improve the stability of the base 2 relative to the toilet body 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, there are two sliding holes 442 and two sliding rods 23, with one sliding rod 23 slidably disposed in one sliding hole 442. There may be more than two sliding holes 442 and two sliding rods 23.

[0042] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of this utility model are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lifting device for use in a toilet, used to connect to the toilet body, characterized in that, include: The lifting mechanism includes a driving component, a movable component, and a locking assembly. The driving component is fixed to the toilet body, the movable component is movably disposed on the driving component, and the locking assembly is disposed on the movable component. The locking assembly is used to control the locking and unlocking of the position between the driving component and the movable component. A base is provided on the movable component; When the locking component is pressed, the position between the driving member and the movable member is unlocked, and the driving member can drive the movable member to move so as to drive the base away from the toilet body; when the locking component is not pressed, the position between the driving member and the movable member is locked.

2. The lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a connected switch and a button. The switch is disposed between the driving member and the movable member to control the connection and disconnection between the driving member and the movable member. The button is movably disposed on the movable member and has a first position and a second position relative to the movable member. The button can move between the first position and the second position. When the button is pressed, the button moves from the first position to the second position, and the switch connects the driving member and the moving member, thus unlocking the position between the driving member and the moving member; when the button is not pressed, the button does not move relative to the moving member or moves from the second position to the first position, and the switch disconnects the driving member and the moving member, thus locking the position between the driving member and the moving member.

3. The lifting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a push rod, which is slidably disposed on the base, one end of the push rod abutting the push member, and the other end of the push rod extending toward the edge of the base.

4. The lifting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push rod includes a sliding part and a massaging part connected together, the sliding part abutting against the push member, and the massaging part extending toward the edge of the base; The base is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding part is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

5. The lifting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding part is provided with a notch, and at least a portion of the pusher is located in the notch.

6. The lifting device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The movable part is provided with a first hole, and the lifting device also includes a fixed shaft and a pressure plate. A portion of the fixed shaft is disposed in the first hole, the pressure plate is fixed to the base, and the other portion of the fixed shaft is disposed between the base and the pressure plate.

7. The lifting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base has an opening, a portion of the movable part is located in the opening, a fixing groove is provided on the side wall of the opening, another portion of the fixing shaft is located in the fixing groove, and the pressure plate covers the opening.

8. The lifting device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing seat, which is fixed to the toilet body. The fixing seat is provided with a fixing cavity, and the driving component is fixed to the fixing cavity.

9. The lifting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the fixed cavity is provided with a second hole, and the driving member is provided with a screw connection part. The screw connection part extends out of the second hole and is screwed to the screw connector. The screw connector abuts against the base so that the driving member is fixed to the base.

10. The lifting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixed base is provided with a sliding hole, and the base is provided with a sliding rod, which is slidably disposed in the sliding hole.

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